tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post5033734964616702686..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Best of...Emma's Top 10 BooksSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52206786753045120182009-10-09T12:08:23.033-04:002009-10-09T12:08:23.033-04:00What a great list! I'll have to show it to my...What a great list! I'll have to show it to my daughter. Judy Blume rocks, and I can't wait until The Girl is a bit older and she can enjoy the Margaret book, too.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-70990463567341473902009-10-01T12:27:11.955-04:002009-10-01T12:27:11.955-04:00Awesome list. Thanks for sharing.Awesome list. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48247455371280890842009-09-29T11:42:56.366-04:002009-09-29T11:42:56.366-04:00I just love this post! It is so fantastic to hear ...I just love this post! It is so fantastic to hear about a young enthusiastic reader!! And I'm thrilled to hear that Judy Blume is still relevant to girls today! YAY! <br /><br />And I love that you worked with your daughter on this list and published it. Great for you!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-22866664947327336592009-09-29T02:21:20.429-04:002009-09-29T02:21:20.429-04:00I've read four on the list and own one the oth...I've read four on the list and own one the others (Gossamer) but haven't read it yet. Have you guys read The Giver by Lois Lowry? I loved that one.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-67147312135503868922009-09-28T18:27:24.441-04:002009-09-28T18:27:24.441-04:00I've read a couple of Emma's picks and hav...I've read a couple of Emma's picks and have a couple of others on my shelves. I'll have to give some of her others a try next time I make a trip to the library!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-15499525007887307522009-09-28T18:10:27.006-04:002009-09-28T18:10:27.006-04:00What a fantastic list. There are a few here I hav...What a fantastic list. There are a few here I haven't read and i think I'll have to look into them! It's so nice Emma is a reader too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-59032522828228708532009-09-28T11:20:07.475-04:002009-09-28T11:20:07.475-04:00I think I had that same cover of the Blume book! I...I think I had that same cover of the Blume book! Isn't that just the best? Glad Emma has discovered Judy Blume.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-11321723743484143572009-09-28T09:08:18.572-04:002009-09-28T09:08:18.572-04:00Yes, we are expecting a girl:) I only have a few w...Yes, we are expecting a girl:) I only have a few weeks left and I am very excited!Andreeahttp://passionatebooklover.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60135260795738888132009-09-28T08:50:32.546-04:002009-09-28T08:50:32.546-04:00You have excellent taste, Emma! I loved Gossamer a...You have excellent taste, Emma! I loved Gossamer and The Graveyard Book too. Not to mention Harry Potter, of course! And I have Fairest on my tbr pile.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37641933680137088492009-09-28T08:18:57.910-04:002009-09-28T08:18:57.910-04:00Some great books here and some new ones to me. I&#...Some great books here and some new ones to me. I'll have to add Fairest, Gossamer, and Warriors to my wish list. Thanks (I think), Emma.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-74851131369283145162009-09-28T04:30:58.493-04:002009-09-28T04:30:58.493-04:00I've heard that Catching FIre is amazing! I ha...I've heard that Catching FIre is amazing! I have it on my tbr pile, so will get round to that soon hopefully. I *loved* Judy Blume when I was younger, and this book was one of my favourites. I haven't read any Harry Potter books, I know, I think I am the last person on the planet who hasn't. The Graveyard book has had lots of positive reviews and does sound really good. Lots of great books on the list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838008635965872830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-32196570697237117232009-09-28T01:36:01.176-04:002009-09-28T01:36:01.176-04:00Emma has a great taste for books. Out of all the o...Emma has a great taste for books. Out of all the ones listed, I've read only 4: Inkheart, Gossamer, Graveyard Book, and just recently The Hunger Games. I read only 4 of HP books so I need to finish them soon.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-89784599718504003652009-09-27T23:38:38.634-04:002009-09-27T23:38:38.634-04:00I love it that you share some of your books to you...I love it that you share some of your books to your children! <br /><br />Some books are so good and it's a pity to see them go out-of-print! That's why I'm keeping mine so I'd share them with my daughters (hopefully they'll share my passion for books!!).Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-16940529009297877772009-09-27T22:15:10.161-04:002009-09-27T22:15:10.161-04:00I really admire your encouragement and inclusion o...I really admire your encouragement and inclusion of your children and reading. Tell Emma she's come up with a varied and entertaining list. And she managed to do something her mother has not - provided a list of her favorites ;0)The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-43663477524752320292009-09-27T22:04:23.962-04:002009-09-27T22:04:23.962-04:00What a great list!! My daughter is almost six but ...What a great list!! My daughter is almost six but I can tell she is going to be a reader. Still working on my son.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687620527201679249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-59747608816686168352009-09-27T21:41:23.399-04:002009-09-27T21:41:23.399-04:00Wow! Your daughter has great taste in books!Wow! Your daughter has great taste in books!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71566261123645736542009-09-27T19:07:28.025-04:002009-09-27T19:07:28.025-04:00I loved reading this list! I've been trying to...I loved reading this list! I've been trying to get my daughter to do a list for me - I think I'll send her this link for inspiration. And I'm glad I was able to suggest books that have become favorites in your house! That makes posting book reviews worthwhile.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-89389945760761434432009-09-27T18:55:18.505-04:002009-09-27T18:55:18.505-04:00from an OLD person who reads quite a few YA books ...from an OLD person who reads quite a few YA books I can't agree with your daughter more about the Inkheart series!! READ THEM ! They really are good lolDesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25470266679564365472009-09-27T18:28:23.730-04:002009-09-27T18:28:23.730-04:00Your daughter has excellent taste in books - thank...Your daughter has excellent taste in books - thanks for sharing her list!<br /><br />I'm mulling over joining the Sunday Salon myself...Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17132880262307187982009-09-27T18:03:22.832-04:002009-09-27T18:03:22.832-04:00Isn't it great when your kids like your childh...Isn't it great when your kids like your childhood faves? Emma has great taste. Good for her--and good for you!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-45292358683669909102009-09-27T14:09:31.706-04:002009-09-27T14:09:31.706-04:00Jeane - Fairest was featured on the book fair last...Jeane - Fairest was featured on the book fair last year, so I assume it is pretty new. As far as the Warrior books, this was the first we'd read from this author. We have yet to explore any of the other series yet.<br /><br />Jackie - I know, I need to get to the Inkheart series. Someday...<br /><br />Caite - I know! She and I will often both curl up on my reading chair and read for hours together.<br /><br />Andreea - Ah ha! So you know you are having a girl??????<br /><br />Frances - yes, she has read them all. But the first was her favorite!<br /><br />Kathleen - I know, I searched long and hard to find that cover, as it is the one I still have!<br /><br />Wendy - It really warms my heart to see my dauther enjoying the same books I did. If there is nothihng else I do for my kids in life, I want them to love reading!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-7440981005936396092009-09-27T13:18:45.486-04:002009-09-27T13:18:45.486-04:00It is good to see that Judy Blume still has the sa...It is good to see that Judy Blume still has the same impact she did when I was reading her as a child. :-) The Harry Potter books are so much fun. I haven't yet read The Graveyard Book but it's one I hope to read one of these days. I'm still not quite sure about The Hunger Games. If my friend ever finds her copy to loan me, I may give it at try.<br /><br />It was fun seeing what Emma would put on her top 10 list!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-2402582456223113662009-09-27T12:13:43.857-04:002009-09-27T12:13:43.857-04:00Sandy, I really enjoy your "best of lists&quo...Sandy, I really enjoy your "best of lists". Sounds like Emma had read and enjoyed some great one. I almost fell off my chair when I saw the cover of the Judy Blume book...looks just like the one I read and remember when I was a kid! Happy Sunday!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-14064643339868350642009-09-27T11:21:18.061-04:002009-09-27T11:21:18.061-04:00Your daughter has great reading taste! Like mother...Your daughter has great reading taste! Like mother, like daughter. Lots of my own favorites here especially Inkheart. Has she read the next two in the series?Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1152523055266203952009-09-27T10:44:28.947-04:002009-09-27T10:44:28.947-04:00Great books. I've heard of some of them. Your ...Great books. I've heard of some of them. Your daughter has a great taste! I hope my daughter will love books as much as I do!Andreeahttp://passionatebooklover.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com