tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post7009944923995480970..comments2024-01-18T00:32:55.427-06:00Comments on my cozy book nook: A Blessing - A Disappointment - and a Breakthrough!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-8202512331912757502009-04-17T17:11:00.000-05:002009-04-17T17:11:00.000-05:00Yay for your laptop! That is so strange! I can't...Yay for your laptop! That is so strange! I can't wait to do the read-a-thon with you!Natasha @ Maw Bookshttp://blog.mawbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-62733419223675481982009-04-17T11:53:00.000-05:002009-04-17T11:53:00.000-05:00SO glad to hear that you got your laptop back. I h...SO glad to hear that you got your laptop back. I hope it was a fluke, doing back ups is a good idea. I've been listening to more non-fiction audiobooks lately and have enjoyed them. My husband listens to them more than I do on his commute to/from work. He raved about The Book Thief on audio as it was narrated by a British actor who played the roles of each character very well. He doesn't read much fiction and said that this was one of the best audiobooks on fiction he has listened to.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-67622744791897881522009-04-17T03:56:00.000-05:002009-04-17T03:56:00.000-05:00I've only recently discovered audio books, but the...I've only recently discovered audio books, but there are definitely books which work on audio, and ones which don't.<br /><br />I wish more book bloggers were in to audio books, as finding the great ones is so hard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-182151089796694812009-04-17T02:53:00.000-05:002009-04-17T02:53:00.000-05:00Oh dear, I've just picked Inkspell up from the Lib...Oh dear, I've just picked Inkspell up from the Library-It finally came in! You don't make it sound great, and I loved Inkheart too. I think I'lllet my son read it first and see what he thinks.<br /><br />As for audio books, I've never managed to get past about 20minutes. I lose concentration, and start thinking about other things! But I can read for hours!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904771329502876178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-64933494624185947322009-04-16T23:45:00.000-05:002009-04-16T23:45:00.000-05:00I hope your computer is fixed, Molly! Our son's j...I hope your computer is fixed, Molly! Our son's just died, suddenly the O/S can't be read. It's awful to go without, isn't it? <br />I'll be joining your summer reading challenge shortly, I haven't been online much this week :-( and audio books? I'm like you - I am a purely visual learner, and because I have to concentrate to listen and absorb, I might as well read the book!! But I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed your first experience with them.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-51583029474806262702009-04-16T22:37:00.000-05:002009-04-16T22:37:00.000-05:00Yay for audiobooks! I've only listened to 4 of th...Yay for audiobooks! I've only listened to 4 of them, but I'm trying to get my hands on more. I have an hour commute to work, so having an audiobook is perfect.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-29197244199486935462009-04-16T22:04:00.000-05:002009-04-16T22:04:00.000-05:00i'm an audiobook junkie! i posted about my proble...i'm an audiobook junkie! i posted about my problem last month. lol. i just returned from a road trip down to florida--i managed to get through FOUR audio books. :) sometimes i sit in my driveway waiting to hear the end of a chapter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-36891037995769137642009-04-16T21:52:00.000-05:002009-04-16T21:52:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you got your laptop back. I've just s...I'm so glad you got your laptop back. I've just started enjoying audio books. My favorite so far has been Little Pink House by Jeff Benedict.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-28902888324279607962009-04-16T21:06:00.000-05:002009-04-16T21:06:00.000-05:00I forgot about recommendations! I actually figure...I forgot about recommendations! I actually figured it would be easiest if you looked on my GoodReads page. I have a shelf of audiobooks with ratings. I invited you to be a friend if you want to check it out!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-44896643252009565172009-04-16T21:04:00.000-05:002009-04-16T21:04:00.000-05:00I liked Inkspell because I sort of fell in love wi...I liked Inkspell because I sort of fell in love with Dustfinger! The last one really drags on, so definitely don't try that one!<br />This may sound strange, but I had to learn how to listen to audio books. I have never been good at listening to stories, but after really concentrating on a few books, I can really listen well now. (Except for when I'm driving. I don't know why.) I think I would go nuts if I didn't have an audio book to listen to while doing housework! <br />Some selections just don't work for me, and I can usually tell pretty fast and switch to the book.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-41865469638953547442009-04-16T20:30:00.000-05:002009-04-16T20:30:00.000-05:00sorry to hear Inkspell dissapointed, I really enjo...sorry to hear Inkspell dissapointed, I really enjoyed Inkheart was will be reading the rest in the series.<br /><br />I've never listened to a book on audio before. The HP series is fabulous, I read those twice. Enjoy :)<br /><br /><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-53803341111997029912009-04-16T19:51:00.000-05:002009-04-16T19:51:00.000-05:00Yay for a working laptop!Yay for a working laptop!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939074543470696025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-81384474382701056142009-04-16T18:01:00.000-05:002009-04-16T18:01:00.000-05:00Great news about the laptop! :-)
And so glad you...Great news about the laptop! :-) <br /><br />And so glad you like the HP audio books! I read all the books, but on occasion was with my parents when they were listening to the books on CD. I must say that Jim Dale probably makes those audiobooks--he does an incredible job! Of course, this IS Harry Potter, so perhaps anyone could read for the audiobook and it wouldn't matter. i hope you enjoy the rest of them!!Melissa O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13068354108178290445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-81523017310337523782009-04-16T17:49:00.000-05:002009-04-16T17:49:00.000-05:00Hi Molly--
First off, Hooray!(about the computer) ...Hi Molly--<br />First off, Hooray!(about the computer) I am so glad you will have it for Saturday.<br /><br />Secondly, YOU are NOT the last person to read and/or watch Harry Potter. Umm, that award would go to me! Both my younger sons have read the whole series multiple times and my husband has read it through once. The movies? All seen multiple times--by them, not me! <br />Sam just informed me that he is thinking of starting to re-read them AGAIN this Saturday for the Read-a-Thon. Crazy kid--I am so not a re-reader.<br /><br />As far as good audibooks to recommend I can't help you out there either because I am probably the last person on earth who has never listened to one! I only have a 5 minute commute to work and when I am home working around the house there is too much commotion around me to listen to one. When I sit down it is either to watch t.v. or to read an actual book. Hope someone can give you some great ideas though.<br /><br />*smiles*<br />Kim<br />(still sick, but managed to get dressed today. Going to doc tomorrow to get checked out before the weekend--too many weird nasty bugs out there for my liking) Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029664492284742183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-74121397073623793202009-04-16T17:44:00.000-05:002009-04-16T17:44:00.000-05:00HURRAY!! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy an aud...HURRAY!! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy an audiobook! Harry Potter was a great place to start. <br />I remember suggesting a book with multiple readers to help you get started...almost like listening to a play. Fairy tales or stories that are meant to be read aloud also help train your ear. Audiobooks will never replace reading, but they allow me to fit more books in - especially while I'm driving. Before you know it, you'll be able to listen to anything!<br /><br />Glad to hear there was nothing seriously wrong with your computer.<br />Wish I could participate in the read-a-thon...hopefully next time.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-68824705209344361802009-04-16T16:45:00.000-05:002009-04-16T16:45:00.000-05:00My dad has lived in Pennsylvania my whole life and...My dad has lived in Pennsylvania my whole life and he would always come pick me up from my house in VA so we could spend long weekends and holidays together. When Harry Potter started getting really popular, my dad decided to listen to the audio books on the 5 hour drive to my house and back. I always loved listening to them... Dale does an amazing job! I'm so glad you enjoyed them too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com