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Best Book YOU Have Read?
Asked by ... from Los Angeles
on February 12, 2012
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Good morning
What is the best book you have read in the last year? Or ever?
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- I also read a lot! But the book that immediately comes to mind is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. I would have never picked it up on my own, but it was a book c...
- The Shack, by William Paul Young - Profound and Life Changing.
- The Book Thief tops my list Rounding out the top 5 are The Bell Jar, The Poisonwood Bible, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and The Best American Short Stories (2009).
Looking for a Great Book
Asked by K.M. from Boca Raton
on May 10, 2008
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Hi Mom,
Its often times difficult to get some time to ourselves but when I do i like to spend a bit of time reading (usually before bed). It has been a while since I...
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- A Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery was such a wonderful heart warming book...even more so if you are an animal lover.
- Some of my all time favs: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini For fun: Bridget Jones Diary The Shopah...
- Best book I have read in X years: "A New Earth" Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by EckhartTolle. Another one I wish I had 20 years ago is "Active PARENTING Now," by ...
Need Help Finding a New Book for My Husband
Asked by M.H. from Las Vegas
on December 6, 2010
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Hello,
My husband has expressed some interest in starting to read a book, he has not really been into reading since we have been together. So I wanted to get him on...
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Is the 4Th Harry Potter Book Appropriate for a 3Rd Grader?
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on October 5, 2008
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My son is begging to read the 4th Harry Potter Book, the Goblet of Fire. He's read the first 3 Harry Potter books and loves them. I haven't read the 4th book myself-...
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- I'm not into censoring children's' reading. I think it is great that your son is so excited about reading a book. It is a children's book, although readers of all ages...
- I think it depends on the kid. My children have seen all of the movies that are currently on DVD. None of them have been scared at all and none of them have had nigh...
- My 8 year old read the first 3 last year and started Goblet of Fire but decided not to finish it. He found it a little bit harder to understand so decided to wait a w...
What Would You like to Read?
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on November 18, 2011
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For my fellow readers, most of you know I am working hard to get a book published. Luckily this one seems to be going much better than my last. :) So, I am wondering w...
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- I loved fiction when I was younger. But now I love true stories, like Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand. I identify with characters who have overcome adversity.
- I love anything by Janet Evanovich I love that Stephanie Plum is a strong woman and she's hilarious.. I love a book that can keep me turning the page and laughing out ...
- I definitely read for characters although the plot is important too. I love books that have a little bit of everything in it - drama, romance, humor. And I like for ...
Best Books...I Need a Good Read
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on December 22, 2010
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We are going on a trip and I want to become immersed in a good book..really entertaining...what are your recommendations????
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- If you like historical fiction I'd say go with Ken Follets "Pillars of the Earth and the sequal "World Without End." Also, I'm finishing up his new book called "Fall ...
- The Forgotten Garden - Kate Morton. Keeps you guessing till the very end.
- I enjoyed "the Shack" it's a very interesting tale about losing a loved one, but how one finds happiness again.. it's deep, spiritual and gets you thinking about all s...
Harry Potter Fans - How Do You Say "Hermione"?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on July 26, 2011
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I have seen all but the last movie and to this day I still have no idea how to pronounce Emma Watson's character correctly.
How would it be pronounced w/o the Briti...
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- J.K. Rowling once said in an interview that she is ok with however one chooses to pronounce any of the character's names and then gave the example of one little boy pr...
- It's pronounced like: Her MY oh knee...emphasis on MY. It's always been Her MY oh knee as far as I know...British accent or not. Sometimes some may say it as: Her MY a...
- I'm thinking its "her-my-o-nee"
Is This a Girl Thing Verses a Guy Thing
Asked by J.P. from Houston
on November 13, 2011
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I think it is, by maternal nature, that women over-prepare when packing for their family trip or just an outing.
I think we have that "Just in case" attitude. In my...
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- My husband's job for 20 years in the military was logistitcs. So when I pack to go somewhere he will repack. If I try to load the van, he reloads it. He double an...
- I don't think it is a guy v gal thing. I never over pack yet both my ex and my current husband over pack. I never ask for directions unless it will effect efficien...
- I had to chuckle when I read this, my husband is the worst packer. He has the philosophy that you can buy whatever you forgot there. What? I hate that! You know darn ...
Children Not Getting Along Issues
Asked by O.S. from San Diego
on June 25, 2011
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I have six daughters and a son(I'm putting their middle names too just because I like their names better all together)- Halley(ryhmes with valley) Madison, Bridget Ros...
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- How about consequences for the older ones who are fighting, ignoring, shouting and being inconsiderate to the younger three? Even 7 is old enough to be responsible an...
- I only have 2 children, so this may or may not be something you'd be interested in trying... We have a sibling constitution that hangs in our home. It is a list of ...
- My step sister has 6. They are not allowed to fight in ear shot of mom and dad past one warning, at other people's houses, or if company is over (they are allowed to ...
Reading Lists! First Through Fourth Grade
Asked by R.J. from San Diego
on May 20, 2009
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Hello!
I'd like to pool a little bit of brainpower here, and pick all of your minds for great books & poems for children. Everything; old, new, academic, or just pl...
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- All time favorite: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- I see someone mentioned Shel Silverstein, and I heartily concur. One of my all-time favorites, still. From "A Light in the Attic" to "Where the Sidewalk Ends" "Falli...
- The first ones that pop into my head: -Shel Silverstein -A collection of Japanese Haiku, that I treasured as a child and read to my own children now. - "The Givi...
