tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post7967566539542139472..comments2024-02-09T06:57:17.063-08:00Comments on Mrs. Knott's Book Nook: It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 9.17.18Michele Knotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-8747773367916409032018-09-24T16:59:21.385-07:002018-09-24T16:59:21.385-07:00Good Rosie! - what a great new book for young read... Good Rosie! - what a great new book for young readers. We hope Kate DiCamillo turns it into a series. Merci Suarez was one of our favorites. Right now we are reading - Winnie's Great War by Lindsay Mattick.Tammy and Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198606590637294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-57268547504072665372018-09-20T02:57:06.443-07:002018-09-20T02:57:06.443-07:00Glad to read that you eventually ended up loving E...Glad to read that you eventually ended up loving Endling. I am learning to honour the voices of the authors I am reading - that while maybe the story is not to my personal liking, or the characters unlikeable - there is something in the narrative that still stands out, and may prove to be meaningful to readers other than myself. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-49198324162158437872018-09-18T11:57:47.320-07:002018-09-18T11:57:47.320-07:00Excited to read Good Rosie, and I LOVED The Rough ...Excited to read Good Rosie, and I LOVED The Rough Patch--such a gorgeous and moving book on so many levels!!Maria Gianferrarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702731735297812779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-70632222318428549822018-09-17T20:40:59.226-07:002018-09-17T20:40:59.226-07:00I love when a story is set in a setting that I lov...I love when a story is set in a setting that I love! It happens rarely because I lived in CT most of my life, but I am hopeful that it will happen more often now that I am CO! I am glad you are enjoying the book! :)Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-12581003956161968462018-09-17T16:30:37.404-07:002018-09-17T16:30:37.404-07:00I loved Endling! Also, I am looking forward to boo...I loved Endling! Also, I am looking forward to book 2. Thanks for all your suggestions.Stellalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952158230974656291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-16301384453900506612018-09-17T16:10:40.387-07:002018-09-17T16:10:40.387-07:00I just finished reading No Fixed Address which is ...I just finished reading No Fixed Address which is set in Vancouver where I live. I love being able to recognize the different places and schools. I'm looking forward to reading The Rough Patch and Merci Suárez Changes Gears.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-12284487293041781172018-09-17T15:43:22.449-07:002018-09-17T15:43:22.449-07:00We loved Good Rosie - It is great to see a graphic...We loved Good Rosie - It is great to see a graphic novel for younger readers. Tammy and Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198606590637294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-8526141729192657902018-09-17T12:15:15.638-07:002018-09-17T12:15:15.638-07:00I'm so glad you ended up liking Endling. I agr...I'm so glad you ended up liking Endling. I agree it's quite different from her other novels. And I'm eagerly anticipating The Rough Patch and Good Rosie! Thanks for sharing, Michele!2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-31804958178624022212018-09-17T11:29:44.289-07:002018-09-17T11:29:44.289-07:00I just requested Good Rosie! and Loretta's Gif...I just requested Good Rosie! and Loretta's Gift from the library. Can't wait to get ahold of them. The Rough Patch is definitely an emotional read, have the tissues ready. Have a great week!Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-71832777191946647342018-09-17T09:19:03.174-07:002018-09-17T09:19:03.174-07:00I need to give Endling a chance since I think I ha...I need to give Endling a chance since I think I have the same hesitations you did. Merci Suarez is popping up all over.Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102244554799332700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-29340770203691997902018-09-17T06:22:30.449-07:002018-09-17T06:22:30.449-07:00I need to find The Rough Patch, sounds lovely. And...I need to find The Rough Patch, sounds lovely. And I'm glad you're enjoying Merci Suarez. I liked it a lot! Fun that you're recognizing the places in it. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-1393954637767145272018-09-17T06:05:29.842-07:002018-09-17T06:05:29.842-07:00So excited to see Merci here - I am just starting ...So excited to see Merci here - I am just starting this one! Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-27573583916849649582018-09-17T04:47:36.418-07:002018-09-17T04:47:36.418-07:00Settings can be so tricky. Kids often assume they&...Settings can be so tricky. Kids often assume they're real places, and sometimes they just aren't! I like basing places on real ones, but you do need to get the details right or somebody is bound to call you on it. :) I'm dying to read Merci Suarez so thanks for that reminder.Augusta Scattergoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046256908305921351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-65097322094844194992018-09-17T03:44:28.768-07:002018-09-17T03:44:28.768-07:00I loved Endling. I’m glad you ended up connecting ...I loved Endling. I’m glad you ended up connecting with it. S. Mozerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698931830589851492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059745967759944669.post-6401217554164906892018-09-17T02:57:50.248-07:002018-09-17T02:57:50.248-07:00I loved Merci Suarez. I enjoyed the setting, too. ...I loved Merci Suarez. I enjoyed the setting, too. A wonderful family, too. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora, takes place in one of my favorite places (Miami) so I loved the setting of that one. Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com