tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post7599571738765113558..comments2024-02-09T06:57:17.063-08:00Comments on Mrs. Knott's Book Nook: It's Moday! What Are You Reading? 7.20.15Michele Knotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-53056177990890008682015-07-27T20:55:49.355-07:002015-07-27T20:55:49.355-07:00I enjoyed reading Echo but also wonder about its p...I enjoyed reading Echo but also wonder about its popularity with young readers, but then again, the mere fact that something as exquisitely written as this exists for young readers gives me hope. I have The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate for a looong time now, but never had the chance to read it yet, I hope I get to it soon enough, I know that there's a sequel that just came out. Love seeing how much love Crenshaw is getting.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-47720466372808759252015-07-20T20:11:10.129-07:002015-07-20T20:11:10.129-07:00Crenshaw is also on my list! It looks lovely, and ...Crenshaw is also on my list! It looks lovely, and now I really want to read it. Cal Tate is one of my absolute favorites, and it surprises me a bit that you aren't enjoying it because it is similar to the ones we tend to love. I really think the audio is playing a big role, and I am glad you switched. If you don't end up loving it, I am still going to blame the audio. :) :)Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-33751915753582525742015-07-20T19:36:17.311-07:002015-07-20T19:36:17.311-07:00Echo is so special. I kind of don't want to re...Echo is so special. I kind of don't want to review it because I fear I won't be able to communicate just how special it is. I agree that the audio is an even better experience than the written text. <br /><br />I just started the audio of In the Unlikely Event today. Not sure I'm liking it yet but I haven't even finished the first disc so I need to give it some time. I just dislike how much exposition is needed in adult novels. I don't have the stamina for it. :p Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-3697251024342525612015-07-20T18:56:32.552-07:002015-07-20T18:56:32.552-07:00You are still reading so many books! And I'm f...You are still reading so many books! And I'm feeling your pain! I just am not in the reading groove this summer (I blame it on a toddler!). <br /><br />I cannot wait for Crenshaw! I have it, but I am waiting a bit because I want to review it closer to the release date. It taunts me. <br />I am definitely going to get the Echo audiobook for when school starts. It is a book I want to read, and everyone is raving about the audiobook. <br /><br />Happy reading this week! :) Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-24701316082634047392015-07-20T15:44:31.065-07:002015-07-20T15:44:31.065-07:00Oh there are so many gorgeous books on your list. ...Oh there are so many gorgeous books on your list. I've orderd My Dog is Best after reading your review. I wish I had Crenshaw in my hands but I'm trying to wait patiently for it. (It isn't like I don't have piles of books waiting for me) I've got Echo as and audiobook on reserve at my local library. It's a long list, so there is another book that is teaching me patience. Happy reading this week. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-35326440744281646092015-07-20T15:20:54.512-07:002015-07-20T15:20:54.512-07:00Great list, Michele! I picked up Crenshaw at ALA, ...Great list, Michele! I picked up Crenshaw at ALA, and it's incredible. Probably one the best books I've read this year. Robin Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962224388062825850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-30223507559682019132015-07-20T14:51:15.058-07:002015-07-20T14:51:15.058-07:00I love Rebecca Stead. When You Reach Me is a wonde...I love Rebecca Stead. When You Reach Me is a wonder, especially if you're familiar with A Wrinkle in Time, but Liar & Spy is my favorite. I've tried to get through Calpurnia three different times and stalled out each time. Not sure what it is, as so many things about this book seem like they'd be right up my alley. Funny how some books just don't click with certain readers.Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-19998393720873946462015-07-20T12:59:59.206-07:002015-07-20T12:59:59.206-07:00Thanks, Michele, for this great list! I also adore...Thanks, Michele, for this great list! I also adored ECHO and CRENSHAW. Looking forward to checking out the rest, especially GOODBYE STRANGER!Victoria J. Coehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379396141745553352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-77410502911507584022015-07-20T12:51:59.331-07:002015-07-20T12:51:59.331-07:00I've read most of these, loved Crenshaw, but I...I've read most of these, loved Crenshaw, but I think Echo is the best I've read so far, Michele. I now need to get the audio, though. I'm sure I missed more beauty by just doing the print book. I love the look of Beach House. Since we do have our house each year, this will be wonderful to take along with us. Thanks for sharing. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-55636461813509864532015-07-20T09:04:37.627-07:002015-07-20T09:04:37.627-07:00Calpurnia Tate was a battle of the books book, and...Calpurnia Tate was a battle of the books book, and my students didn't take to it all that well. Historical fiction is a hard sell, despite my love for it. Ancient Rome, now-- that's always popular! I don't think Echo would do well with my readers, either-- it's funny how some books do well with some students and not with others. Good thing there are lots of books out there!Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-79978960696560063342015-07-20T08:43:02.029-07:002015-07-20T08:43:02.029-07:00I am going to have to find Echo on audio. I took t...I am going to have to find Echo on audio. I took the book home, but was kind of overwhelmed by it's length! Have a great week! ~Megan<br />http://wp.me/pzUn5-2mOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-18422262695328864182015-07-20T08:06:00.454-07:002015-07-20T08:06:00.454-07:00I loved both Callie Vee books but I can definitely...I loved both Callie Vee books but I can definitely see where it would be much harder on audio ... one of the main reasons I liked it was going back and just marveling at the beautiful ways she could put words together! I also enjoyed Echo ... but almost wished she'd have written three separate books. It was VERY long as is for most of my students and I wanted more detail on each of the stories! Nothing can beat Ivan for me because I used to go and visit him (and feel sad for him) when he lived at the mall. I enjoyed Crenshaw for the brave way the family dealt with their crisis. Happy reading!<br />Angie from <a href="www.msoreadsbooks.com" rel="nofollow">MsOReadsBooks</a>Ms. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961883284227010403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-63158796544832239332015-07-20T07:47:18.662-07:002015-07-20T07:47:18.662-07:00Echo and Crenshaw need to make it to the top of my...Echo and Crenshaw need to make it to the top of my pile after reading so many rave reviews! I absolutely agree with you about the audio sometimes making or breaking a book. It certainly sounds like the audio of Echo is well done and worth finding. Have a great reading week!Andrea https://www.blogger.com/profile/12851457862977465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-31045900135965764002015-07-20T07:38:12.789-07:002015-07-20T07:38:12.789-07:00Look at all of these books! I would say you are do...Look at all of these books! I would say you are doing a lot of reading! I read Calpurnia Tate aloud to my children and we loved the language and having a chance to talk about it. I hope you start enjoying it more. Newbery? Hmmm I haven't thought about this yet really. Love to know some titles you are thinking about. I LOVE Stead. When you Reach me is OMG great.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-1354201417349033002015-07-20T06:04:07.099-07:002015-07-20T06:04:07.099-07:00I have Crenshaw on my review stack and its nearing...I have Crenshaw on my review stack and its nearing the top. I can't wait to read it. <a href="http://msmartin-media.blogspot.com/2015/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-july-20.html" rel="nofollow">Come see my reading week here.</a> Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.com