tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post4325555119557110279..comments2023-10-25T04:08:52.859-05:00Comments on nothing of importance (my everyday blog): in my own little world of booksDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-29489582191391404322007-09-02T06:52:00.000-05:002007-09-02T06:52:00.000-05:00"And The Band Played On" sounds like one of those ..."And The Band Played On" sounds like one of those books that should be widely read. You said it was graphic, but sometimes it takes some shock to make people realize what is going on. Everyone knows about AIDs, but knowing on an intellectual level doesn't always equal knowing on an emotional level.<BR/><BR/>Don't feel bad about the Southern Reading Challenge! What matters is that you got to read two books (and a half), one of which a wonderful book you wouldn't have picked up otherwise. That's what challenges are all about, I think.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-61649934428269263212007-08-31T08:21:00.000-05:002007-08-31T08:21:00.000-05:00Ooooh..thank you for the subscription - I don't ge...Ooooh..thank you for the subscription - I don't get it and that will be awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you!<BR/><BR/>BTW, please tell Rich Happy Late Birthday form us as I have been a total slacker and still have not gotten a card...I hope he had a super day and that y'all got to do something fun.kreedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645396422406173022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-39313185157263006882007-08-30T19:55:00.000-05:002007-08-30T19:55:00.000-05:00I think I've read Lethal Practice by Peter Clement...I think I've read Lethal Practice by Peter Clement but don't remember much about it. I'm currently reading Pandemic by Daniel Kalla which is pretty good, but I'm barely into it.<BR/>That is pretty surprising about 1 in 4. But I have friends that don't read much. I'm probably the 1 in the 4. LOL!twiga92https://www.blogger.com/profile/16751327144782362475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-21109893416306414382007-08-30T19:06:00.000-05:002007-08-30T19:06:00.000-05:00I wish my family members and friends are avid read...I wish my family members and friends are avid readers, however I'm not complaining since I'm happy to know several blogger friends who share my love of reading, just like you! :D <BR/><BR/>You've written some great reviews, Debi! I have "A Time To Kill" in my pile, just haven't got the chance to read it yet. And I find "The Secret Life of Bees" is a wonderful read, it's definitely a keeper.<BR/><BR/>Happy reading!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-75696559092727577182007-08-30T18:24:00.000-05:002007-08-30T18:24:00.000-05:00It is amazing to me how many people don't read. I...It is amazing to me how many people don't read. I have always marveled at those who don't b/c I can't imagine my life without books. I have often wondered how unusual it is for a child of a reader to not read - I have seen this happen, albeit not often. It seems much more common for a love of reading to be passed on. I would also be interested to know how the reading statistic translates into success in life (although since I am not actually sure I can define life success, that probably is not a good research project!).<BR/><BR/>It is intersting that you posted about "And the Band Played on" as I was just thinking the other day about how little you hear about AIDS these days. The last I really heard, the quality of life and life expectancy for those with HIV had improved so dramatically it seemed amazing. But I haven't heard anything since. I do know from a friend that there is quite a lot of promiscuity and unprotected sex in certain homosexual circles and little concern about HIV. Not that it is the case with everyone, but he says there seems to be something of a more lax attitude than there used to be. Probably more info than you wanted...kreedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645396422406173022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-70491272099135621002007-08-30T14:16:00.000-05:002007-08-30T14:16:00.000-05:00I wish everyone I knew was an "avid" reader, as yo...I wish everyone I knew was an "avid" reader, as you put it. I'm an aberration. Most people I know, family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances barely read at all. There's a few exceptions, but I'd say most people I come into contact with are not avid readers, but probably in this 1 in 4 statistic.<BR/><BR/>Great book reviews! I haven't read "Time to Kill" since it first came out, but I remember being riveted. I am several behind on Grisham books, I probably have 4, 5 or maybe even 6 to be current on him. And I saw online this morning that he has a new one coming out this fall (about football!), so I will have to add that one to our collection :)<BR/><BR/>I LOVED "The Secret Life of Bees". So much so that I'm almost "afraid" to read any more books by Sue Monk Kidd, because I'm convinced they can't live up to this one in my head.<BR/><BR/>Happy Reading!!!Stacy at Exceedingly Mundanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193142015462051142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-11484353789011481232007-08-30T13:35:00.000-05:002007-08-30T13:35:00.000-05:00The 1 in 4 was a sad statement, but when I thought...The 1 in 4 was a sad statement, but when I thought about it, it didn't surprise me. I have heard from several teachers and principals how many times they've visited kids' homes and not seen a book anywhere. I think that when one is raised with books, one keeps reading, but many kids aren't so lucky. For them, books are always associated with school, and let's face it, schools don't always choose the best books in terms of hooking kids on reading.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551547836073871713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22449400.post-23420303731704443892007-08-30T13:29:00.000-05:002007-08-30T13:29:00.000-05:00I missed the story about reading but it sorta surp...I missed the story about reading but it sorta surprised me too, I figured most people would read at least one book<BR/>Glad you enjoyed Bees, I thought it was good.gail@more than a songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244576462390646213noreply@blogger.com