tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post357843379949215025..comments2024-02-21T09:02:10.761-05:00Comments on Two Bears Farm and the Three Cubs: Favorite Reads from 2017Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-25558974246815306412018-02-03T19:23:27.814-05:002018-02-03T19:23:27.814-05:00I have been hooked with my boy's series of boo...I have been hooked with my boy's series of books from Rick Riordan, the writer of Percy Jackson series. It's really lovely, telling you the adventure of demi-god kids with a twist of Greek mythology. And we are reading the Kane Chronicles as well, this time with Egyptian gods and goddesses around :). Very entertaining...Indah Nuria Savitrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951039369516873570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-23832074371798958032018-01-16T05:59:49.766-05:002018-01-16T05:59:49.766-05:00These stories must be some great reads out of 167 ...These stories must be some great reads out of 167 books! My goal this year is to give myself some free time for pleasure reading. (As an English writing professor, I end up spending my days reading some pretty sloppy papers with poor grammar instead.) I'll keep this post on hand when it's time for me to go to the library :) Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751729674145716517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-57962429655083963272018-01-15T18:44:34.577-05:002018-01-15T18:44:34.577-05:00Wow you read a lot last year! I am currently readi...Wow you read a lot last year! I am currently reading "weedmonkey"...it's a memoir about a girl growing up during the depression in WV and KY...sad childhood...I am finding some things very shocking....almost done 😊Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-48821597801958519302018-01-15T14:52:37.591-05:002018-01-15T14:52:37.591-05:00Happy to hear your recommendations. I'm overdu...Happy to hear your recommendations. I'm overdue to read simply for pleasure.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-73929269073284380562018-01-13T12:14:31.964-05:002018-01-13T12:14:31.964-05:00I've read about that hermit. Is he the guy who...I've read about that hermit. Is he the guy who jumped off a troop train, deserted, and lived out in the bush for decades? I saw a video of an interview with him, the guy should have at least snuck into town to see a dentist once in awhile. ;-)Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-40489867453780008812018-01-13T08:42:21.965-05:002018-01-13T08:42:21.965-05:00It is so kind and gratifying to see that you'v...It is so kind and gratifying to see that you've selected "The Stranger in the Woods" as one of your favorite reads. I appreciate the mention, and I'm touched that you found the story of Christopher Knight (the hermit) to be interesting.<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />Mike FinkelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010090369618243243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-9996772085743405552018-01-12T19:24:36.051-05:002018-01-12T19:24:36.051-05:00I will look these books up! I am enjoying returni...I will look these books up! I am enjoying returning to my books...something I did not have much time for last year. Happy 2018! Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-14547612506686857362018-01-12T01:07:53.805-05:002018-01-12T01:07:53.805-05:00I don't think I'd read a dressage book, an...I don't think I'd read a dressage book, and I don't know a lot about horses. But I am very drawn to pictures of them and have actually purchased two paintings of horses. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-3780301957367415612018-01-12T00:59:37.739-05:002018-01-12T00:59:37.739-05:00I have read about The Snow Child on Amazon, but ca...I have read about The Snow Child on Amazon, but cannot find age recommendations. What do you think about Anne Marie? She is 11 now. It looks so good!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-20855950190592548662018-01-11T21:10:56.923-05:002018-01-11T21:10:56.923-05:00167 books is impressive! I read 86 and some of tho...167 books is impressive! I read 86 and some of those were picture books. I am reading thrillers that I got for Christmas right now--finished Final Girls and Midnight Line. The second one had some interesting and sad characters who were wounded vets addicted to painkillers--it explored why people might get addicted and how complex it all can be. Now I'm reading The Widow by Fiona Barton. Good so far.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-13341852947340373662018-01-11T19:39:48.979-05:002018-01-11T19:39:48.979-05:00Wow! You read a lot of books this past year. I als...Wow! You read a lot of books this past year. I also read The Snow Child and thought it was great. I had originally thought it was a middle grade book, but soon realized it was for adults. :) I agree that it is great for this time of year! <br /><br />I haven't read the other books you mentioned, but I am curious about them now! <br />~~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-8875195906611859382018-01-11T14:34:12.967-05:002018-01-11T14:34:12.967-05:00Nice! We were on the same wave length. But then, I...Nice! We were on the same wave length. But then, I suppose you have to do a best books post at the beginning of the year, eh?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-37463993932860600072018-01-11T14:16:12.428-05:002018-01-11T14:16:12.428-05:00I will check out your favorite! Thanks for the rec...I will check out your favorite! Thanks for the recommendation!Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236045431105674872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-69734601196964235202018-01-11T08:05:41.269-05:002018-01-11T08:05:41.269-05:00I have been reading a series by Philipia Gregory I...I have been reading a series by Philipia Gregory I have really enjoyed, I am in my 11th book about royal families in the 14-1500 EnglandOut on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-27556030190773527742018-01-10T12:39:27.266-05:002018-01-10T12:39:27.266-05:00Yes, your books! I will look each one up on Amazon...Yes, your books! I will look each one up on Amazon. Victoria Holt!! I used to read her books when I was newly married. I loved them. Sadly, I cannot recall offhand a single title!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-10640018533067605282018-01-10T10:19:07.491-05:002018-01-10T10:19:07.491-05:00Oh, I read The Snow Child awhile back...LOVED it t...Oh, I read The Snow Child awhile back...LOVED it too! Have you read "Dollbaby"? It was one of my most recent faves. I am reading "Born to Run" by Springsteen, but I find it a long, boring read and doubt I will finish it.<br /><br />You read 167 books in 2017?? Wow!! I have a lot of catching up to do. <br />Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-58826960752198323142018-01-10T10:04:30.989-05:002018-01-10T10:04:30.989-05:00Your reads sounded interesting Lisa. Nothing beat...Your reads sounded interesting Lisa. Nothing beats a great book does it - and reading 167 is an amazing feat!<br /><br />My top favorite read in 2017 was definitely Anthony Doerr's 'All the Light We Cannot See'. I too have decided to re-read a few older books I've kept as favorites and will soon return to 'The House on an Irish Hillside' by Felicity Hayes-McCoy. I read it after returning from my trip to Ireland in 2016 and would so love to move there!!! Another old longtime top favorite is Eugenie Fraser's 'The House by the Dvina - A Russian Childhood' - my third reading of this one may come soon! You can check these on Amazon if you want to see more. <br /><br />Two others I've read recently were 'The Lilac Girls' - heart wrenching and so sad at times - and just read 'Paris Apartment' which was disappointing for me, and I so disliked the main character I almost didn't bother to finish it because of her!<br /><br />Stay warm - it's better here now but colder weather coming back by the weekend.<br />Happy New Year to you and your family.<br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-55940633560423162462018-01-10T09:49:56.371-05:002018-01-10T09:49:56.371-05:00I think you and I are the "most reading peopl...I think you and I are the "most reading people" ever. These books all sound good, especially the non-fiction. I'm going to hunt that one up.<br /><br />The difference between us, Lisa, you're young; I'm old(er) and can read one this year and again the next and not remember what happens at the end. :)<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />xoxoSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-67266065808115008532018-01-10T08:41:41.014-05:002018-01-10T08:41:41.014-05:00Good Morning and happy 2018... I'm an excited ...Good Morning and happy 2018... I'm an excited Mama/Grammy this morning since my Granddaughter and hubby are at the hospital this morning waiting the birth of my first GREAT Granddaughter.... Such family excitement....<br /><br />I don't take time to read much these days --but do read a lot of health stuff since that is my priority now --as I continue to get OLD.... Gads!!!!! ha<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-62644120262854697982018-01-10T06:45:45.792-05:002018-01-10T06:45:45.792-05:00Here's a great book you should read to the boy...Here's a great book you should read to the boys! Red Sails to Capri. Author is Ann Weil. I love it! My kids liked it too. The mother in the story just cracks me up...I can so easily see her in the kitchen.Monkeywranglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732066232389894763noreply@blogger.com