tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post8578209741492228562..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: To Read or Not To Read?Elana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-61437669152626337312015-01-23T10:07:58.804-07:002015-01-23T10:07:58.804-07:00I'm the same! Shocker!I'm the same! Shocker!<br />Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-42677968613728516482015-01-22T18:42:10.368-07:002015-01-22T18:42:10.368-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-36066243264992470002015-01-22T18:41:54.948-07:002015-01-22T18:41:54.948-07:00I have to force myself to read sometimes, but I...I have to force myself to read sometimes, but I'm always glad I did. <br /><br />A few books I really enjoyed are:<br /><br />White Cat and Red Gloves by Holly Black<br /><br />The Eighth Day by Dianne Salerni<br /><br />Cinder and Scarlet by Marissa Meyer<br /><br />The Goldfinch by Donna Tart<br /><br />and Before I go to Sleep by S. J. Watsonmshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53853289760251212632015-01-22T11:18:56.141-07:002015-01-22T11:18:56.141-07:00I'm a binge reader and will go months without ...I'm a binge reader and will go months without reading anything. Half the time when I do, it's non-fiction.<br /><br />Bish Denham's book, A Lizard's Tail, is really sweet. It's one your daughter would also enjoy.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-23164924211809718392015-01-22T10:03:06.064-07:002015-01-22T10:03:06.064-07:00Like those commens above I would so recommend the ...Like those commens above I would so recommend the library. Ours has a teen section and books that are best sellers or new have a stand and/or displayed on shelves by the computers. Or do a catalog search of the book "Children's lit and YA" recommends if that is what you so desire. Or any title or author. <br /><br />No need to pay anything and you can renew if you haven't finished it in two weeks. LIbraries are cool! :) clarbojahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554871750348852894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-29310778912448243792015-01-22T07:29:35.226-07:002015-01-22T07:29:35.226-07:00As far as getting caught up - I've about given...As far as getting caught up - I've about given up on that. There are so many books and only so many hours in the day. Although if one was independently wealthy they might be able to pull it off. Since we are not...I guess we do the best we can. :) <br /><br />I love to read, but my reading time has dwindled recently. Trying to get more selective about what I pick up to read (same deal with the Kindle here too) and creative with my schedule to fit it in. Have you considered audio books? I know some listen to them on their commute, etc. It's not exactly reading, but close.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by the blog! I was actually thinking about you the other day and thought I should stop by here to see what you've been up to. Hope all is well. Have a great weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-11160804966221456282015-01-21T21:41:16.596-07:002015-01-21T21:41:16.596-07:00I think telling an author to take a year off from...I think telling an author to take a year off from writing to just read is preposterous, though I will allow some people might need all that time off once in a while. <br /><br />And I'm afraid I can't help much with what's 'hot' right now, especially as we don't know what you're looking to read.<br /><br />JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-38714244241207772772015-01-21T21:24:35.359-07:002015-01-21T21:24:35.359-07:00Maybe my low number of books read is not as bad as...Maybe my low number of books read is not as bad as I've thought. On the other hand you are far more productive than I when it comes to writing and I think I'd rather be doing more of that.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-42085107321184226982015-01-21T19:10:29.141-07:002015-01-21T19:10:29.141-07:00It's impossible to do it all - we've all g...It's impossible to do it all - we've all got to cut corners on something (or many somethings). I loved RC Lewis' Stitching Snow & Mindy McGinnis' Not a Drop to Drink. Stephanie Diaz's Extraction is on my nightstand waiting for me next :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-3537033204667349662015-01-21T17:51:25.590-07:002015-01-21T17:51:25.590-07:00I suggest you do what feels right and not worry ab...I suggest you do what feels right and not worry about it. I go for months without opening a book because a book can be a walk along the beach. I highly recommend Cold Sassy Tree. It's out of print but available, finally, on Kindle.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83249933517061129132015-01-21T13:44:17.413-07:002015-01-21T13:44:17.413-07:00Dude, the library. It also makes me competitive be...Dude, the library. It also makes me competitive because there are deadlines (due dates) and consequences if you fail to read in time. Ha. I get tired of the same YA books recommended to me as well. Some books I enjoyed and didn't hear tons and tons of buzz about: The Summer Prince and anything by Matt de la Pena.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-62936569095142160562015-01-21T11:58:55.423-07:002015-01-21T11:58:55.423-07:00Elana, I just wrote a post on my favorite reads of...Elana, I just wrote a post on my favorite reads of 2014 (http://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/01/beccas-favorite-reads-2014/). My favorite favorite from that list is sequel to The Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy. So incredibly awesome.Becca Puglisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945707666707799601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79317937421296950752015-01-21T11:51:56.671-07:002015-01-21T11:51:56.671-07:00You need a list of books? Let me pull up my iPad.....You need a list of books? Let me pull up my iPad...<br />I'm a slow reader anyway, so I am way behind. I've managed to read four books in the past month and just started another, so I've back on a roll.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-11089219738405842932015-01-21T11:49:24.873-07:002015-01-21T11:49:24.873-07:00I really enjoyed a book recently. Can't rememb...I really enjoyed a book recently. Can't remember the title exactly. Something about Shades of Gray. It was an action packed thrill ride that left me breathless. Wow! ;-) Have you heard of it?Adam Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177321589676551378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-39565039677424008822015-01-21T11:46:47.729-07:002015-01-21T11:46:47.729-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adam Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177321589676551378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73954412313734224622015-01-21T10:17:52.364-07:002015-01-21T10:17:52.364-07:00My "reading" has increased over last yea...My "reading" has increased over last year by listening to audiobooks. I am a rare blood courier, so I have the time on my runs.<br /><br />Audible has its Daily Deal which has introduced me to books I ordinarily wouldn't have "read", but am now glad I did. <br /><br />I never read the Christmas Carol by Dickens but happily listened to Tim Curry read it to me one lonely Christmas eve night as I drove blood to a rural hospital.<br /><br />Funny thing about reading more, it encouraged me to write more as well. Perhaps Stephen King was right? :-) Interesting post.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-3883181561614467912015-01-21T09:00:11.142-07:002015-01-21T09:00:11.142-07:00I wouldn't take a whole year off to read, but ...I wouldn't take a whole year off to read, but I do suggest starting with short stories and novellas. You'll be able to read those faster than full novels. I'm actually giving away a free PDF copy of my novella 30 Seconds. There's more info on my blog post if you're interested. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84450018656961333812015-01-21T08:23:45.935-07:002015-01-21T08:23:45.935-07:00Have you considered browsing in the library? If yo...Have you considered browsing in the library? If you don't like it, you can bring it back, and it won't show up onto the devices of your family members.Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230796836810093223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-78349217892947062282015-01-21T08:23:21.500-07:002015-01-21T08:23:21.500-07:00I've been mostly sticking with authors whose b...I've been mostly sticking with authors whose blogs I read or FB page I follow. So Dianne Salerni's MG adventure The Inquisitor's Mark just came out. Love it! David Powers King and Michael Jensen are about to release their fantasy Woven. Martina Boone recently released her YA novel Compusion. Her blog, Adventures in YA Publishing, often has some titles worth checking out.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63104361695084776192015-01-21T07:34:49.506-07:002015-01-21T07:34:49.506-07:00It also helps to know...do you prefer to read epic...It also helps to know...do you prefer to read epic fantasy? Contemporary romance/issues? Dystopian? Paranormal? Thrillers? Fairy Tale/Mythological retellings?<br /><br />If you mention what genre you like best, I can tell you some books I really enjoy in the genre! <3Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-43117086738570892282015-01-21T07:15:30.261-07:002015-01-21T07:15:30.261-07:00Since I left teaching, I have a lot more time to r...Since I left teaching, I have a lot more time to read -- but not as much money to buy books! <br /><br />So now I've been making good use of my public library system to order the books I'm interested in. No financial expense, and while I'm not a sale and a royalty for the authors, I am circulating their book, which hopefully encourages the library to buy more by that author.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-65780047267365835832015-01-21T06:27:33.510-07:002015-01-21T06:27:33.510-07:00I don't think you're going to catch up. Th...I don't think you're going to catch up. There's too many books. If you google the most anticipated books each month you'll get a sense of the books and authors book review bloggers are excited about. I feature many book review blog hops.<br /><br />Maybe just find more of a balance in reading. The library is a great way to read for free. And if I don't like a book by about page 50, I stop reading it.<br /><br />Since my husband died, I'm not reading as much though I do read all the time still. But I needed a better balance between watching TV and reading. And that's okay.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-62800177209841000912015-01-21T06:18:37.986-07:002015-01-21T06:18:37.986-07:00I don't think you need to feel bad about minim...I don't think you need to feel bad about minimal reading if you're written a million fabulous books ;-)<br /><br />But, for serious, I loved CLARIEL (Garth Nix's prologue to his other older works -- TWENTY YEARS OLD TO BE EXACT OMG BUT I STILL LOVE SABRIEL AND THOSE BOOKS SO MUCH) and THE FIFTH WAVE had such a great voice I was mesmerised by it. I guess THE FIFTH WAVE is very in keeping with the alien wave of books right now too :)<br /><br /><3Mia Haysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041441666482084762noreply@blogger.com