tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post4541171595065694762..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: A-Z Geek (H): Love of the StoryLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-67176026336779806952013-04-12T01:14:03.169+10:002013-04-12T01:14:03.169+10:00I remember reading a book called Z for Zachariah. ...I remember reading a book called Z for Zachariah. It was the first dystopian novel I ever read (now I love em) and I think it probably kick started my love of books. It was so many years ago though, I can't really remember the story any more. I ought to look it up. I'd love to read it again.Suzy, The Grey Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073447337090145191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-91322295275287157062013-04-10T23:15:08.466+10:002013-04-10T23:15:08.466+10:00he also wrote THE HAPPY PRINCE and other tales :) ...he also wrote THE HAPPY PRINCE and other tales :) And it was one of my fave books as a kid. Such sad stories.... <br /><br />You should watch THE HOBBIT just to see Radagast and Thranduil (who appears only for two seconds, but what two seconds those are.... ) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-36175436935550706682013-04-10T15:48:28.297+10:002013-04-10T15:48:28.297+10:00Ha, I'm surprised I missed the Hunger Games fo...Ha, I'm surprised I missed the Hunger Games for the list. I loved that first book.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-91457000845127714622013-04-10T13:22:24.403+10:002013-04-10T13:22:24.403+10:00It really surprises me that my current crop of stu...It really surprises me that my current crop of students are very ho hum about Harry Potter. They've moved en mass to The Hunger Games these days. New gen.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-28193611426610093622013-04-10T13:21:30.983+10:002013-04-10T13:21:30.983+10:00LOL - I wrote about Harry Potter as well, but for ...LOL - I wrote about Harry Potter as well, but for the letter i. Great book series here, my girls have read LOTR and HP many times. <br /><br />Thanks for checking out my AtoZ. <br />Rhonda @<a href="http://www.laugh-quotes.com" rel="nofollow">Laugh-Quotes.com</a><br /><br />Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-32336992592155469722013-04-10T10:04:39.776+10:002013-04-10T10:04:39.776+10:00Going from Summer of '42 to Jaws... now there&...Going from Summer of '42 to Jaws... now there's a range of reading :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-26750098371514804282013-04-10T10:03:18.567+10:002013-04-10T10:03:18.567+10:00Knowing you aren't that into fantasy, I like t...Knowing you aren't that into fantasy, I like that you're trying them anyway.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79609350476284716672013-04-10T10:02:02.066+10:002013-04-10T10:02:02.066+10:00Yes! Call of the Wild is amazingYes! Call of the Wild is amazingLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-23636262054759806122013-04-10T10:01:30.435+10:002013-04-10T10:01:30.435+10:00I'm actaully surprised how many people are say...I'm actaully surprised how many people are saying this in the comments, or they've read only one or two of them. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17715967482834872662013-04-10T10:00:20.068+10:002013-04-10T10:00:20.068+10:00Shhh, Shannara is in my 'S' list ;)Shhh, Shannara is in my 'S' list ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21241073601572911552013-04-10T09:58:49.193+10:002013-04-10T09:58:49.193+10:00That's what I suspected... ;)That's what I suspected... ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46930453765651567212013-04-10T09:57:39.304+10:002013-04-10T09:57:39.304+10:00sounds like we had awesome teachers.sounds like we had awesome teachers.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-72231592164041570112013-04-10T09:55:43.706+10:002013-04-10T09:55:43.706+10:00Hi Mike, your link in my blogroll is all fixed up....Hi Mike, your link in my blogroll is all fixed up. I meant to fix that sooner, but it slipped my mind (I'm so easily distracted... oh look! A pretty!)<br /><br />And no need to apologize. You're going through more than anyone should have to. Many hugs.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-81323175511495151252013-04-10T09:48:45.244+10:002013-04-10T09:48:45.244+10:00Now that's the best first book I can think of!...Now that's the best first book I can think of!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-89557118939770373172013-04-10T09:48:07.910+10:002013-04-10T09:48:07.910+10:00Oscar Wilde wrote a lot of plays, but only one boo...Oscar Wilde wrote a lot of plays, but only one book, "The Picture of Dorian Gray". I've seen film adaptations of this story and they've mostly all been brilliant. I really should read that book.<br /><br />I didn't rush out to see the Hobbit because I'd heard they'd broken the little book into three films, and that alone would drive me crazy, but also because I was not a big fan of the LotRs movies (don't get me started! lol)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-20815595512844290192013-04-10T09:32:10.881+10:002013-04-10T09:32:10.881+10:00Reading an entire series does require either lots ...Reading an entire series does require either lots of love or lots of commitment. (But you've got to watch the movie!)Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-7924801656036264152013-04-10T08:09:11.410+10:002013-04-10T08:09:11.410+10:00Good book choices, Lynda. I've still to see Th...Good book choices, Lynda. I've still to see The Hobbit.<br /><br />NasRomance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-7718247620780109492013-04-10T07:38:16.044+10:002013-04-10T07:38:16.044+10:00My wife has dyslexia but read 'the hobbit'...My wife has dyslexia but read 'the hobbit' and 'lord of the rings' which she is so proud of. I read four of the harry potter books (the beginning four) and enjoyed the movies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465460330758905673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2498017408848726002013-04-10T07:14:21.917+10:002013-04-10T07:14:21.917+10:00All great choices today and all my favorites! Grea...All great choices today and all my favorites! Great H day. Had not seen that Hobbit cover, though. Reminded me I bought the movie three weeks ago and had not had the chance to see it.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-3072257893226395642013-04-10T06:20:17.977+10:002013-04-10T06:20:17.977+10:00I hate to tell you this, but I've only read th...I hate to tell you this, but I've only read the first Harry Potter book!The first book that had a huge impact on me was "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom. Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13021476768425107864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35110213767222455122013-04-10T04:47:52.318+10:002013-04-10T04:47:52.318+10:00Great book choices! They're both two of my fa...Great book choices! They're both two of my favorites.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13280163919293686182013-04-10T04:22:10.810+10:002013-04-10T04:22:10.810+10:00I have yet to read the Hobbit and/or the trilogy y...I have yet to read the Hobbit and/or the trilogy yet, but I have seen the movies. One day, I will have the time to read a book before seeing the film! Happy A to Z!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4ambassadorsofchrist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">MakingtheWriteConnections</a><br />Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-86773293731624426792013-04-10T04:02:31.272+10:002013-04-10T04:02:31.272+10:00OMG, love the Hobbit (the book) and Harry Potter! ...OMG, love the Hobbit (the book) and Harry Potter! BUt Halo, really? ;) I get killed too often in that game, but one of my room mates was so addicted to it...well, that's another story:) Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-48047961111868263352013-04-10T03:03:33.591+10:002013-04-10T03:03:33.591+10:00I'm like Elizabeth and embarrassed to admit th...I'm like Elizabeth and embarrassed to admit that I've never read The Hobbit. I've never read Lord of the Rings either. I feel like I should go crawl in a hole and hide now LOL. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-47063493618377707092013-04-10T02:15:59.287+10:002013-04-10T02:15:59.287+10:00I wish one of my teachers had read The Hobbit out ...I wish one of my teachers had read The Hobbit out loud. Although long, I bet it would make a great class read aloud. I still need to see the movie.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.com