tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post7620424024193206177..comments2023-06-04T05:30:22.619-05:00Comments on Two Kinds of People: World Book NightSusan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-61458398693052979802012-04-25T15:16:23.420-05:002012-04-25T15:16:23.420-05:00Even without a librarian for a mom, the library ha...Even without a librarian for a mom, the library had such an impact me -- the quiet, almost sanctuary feel of it, all those books to be borrowed! And the notion of giving yourself permission to read for pleasure had some resonance. Anything that fires reluctant readers up can only be good. And 'The Poisonwood Bible' is a great book.Deborah Battermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323806344051047240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-31380815398353455912012-04-23T18:15:11.122-05:002012-04-23T18:15:11.122-05:00Candace—I did remember loving the book, but the le...Candace—I did remember loving the book, but the letter brought many of the details back to me, too. <br /><br />Chai—I have one who loves reading, one who is a speed readers (it's astounding to watch him), and two who claim not to like it (especially fiction), but who are good readers. They still all like being read to (who doesn't!) Keep at TPB. You'll love it, too.<br /><br />Tanya—How did your giveaway go. Mine was a bit low key as I worked with teachers at the local high school, but they were pretty excited and promised to share any feedback they get. I printed bookmarks with the WBN web address, a bit of why I chose this book and my email address. It would be so much fun to start a dialogue with some of my receivers. But you're right, next year I'm picking the lightest weight book!Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-8692235652318569532012-04-23T11:46:41.321-05:002012-04-23T11:46:41.321-05:00I too loved, loved, loved Poisonwood Bible, and I ...I too loved, loved, loved Poisonwood Bible, and I too am an official giver tonight of books tonight. Originally I put PB as my first choice and then remembered how long it was. I was worried that the reluctant readers in South Berkeley might be put off by the length (and might be heavier for me to carry around!), so I chose another favorite book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. But I hope you are able to get many people who will read Barbara Kingsolver's masterpiece. Good luck handing out books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-21392708335044100112012-04-23T08:45:14.622-05:002012-04-23T08:45:14.622-05:00I too often wonder how I have influenced my childr...I too often wonder how I have influenced my children's reading. Out of five, I have two who LOVE reading, one who likes it a lot, one who would rather not, and one who hasn't quite decided yet-but loves being read to, or listening to books. I can't imagine my life without books! <br /><br />I did not get past page 40 of "TPB," but will now, as you and others have told me how incredible the book is. I believe I even kept a copy, knowing that it was still on my to-read list. <br /><br />Loved your Oprah letter.Britton Minorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095446985643011393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-54600071975083964082012-04-23T08:44:13.479-05:002012-04-23T08:44:13.479-05:00Thanks for sharing your letter about Kingsolver...Thanks for sharing your letter about Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible, Susan. Poisonwood is one of my favorites but I'm not good at remembering details years later. Your letter hit my refresh button.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985879247117518101noreply@blogger.com