tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.comments2023-09-07T03:29:12.534-07:00May Every Word Telllindsay eyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02394740649672328926noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-28936548050408767242015-05-01T12:33:22.824-07:002015-05-01T12:33:22.824-07:00Our Elsa is almost 12 and she LOVES reading and wr...Our Elsa is almost 12 and she LOVES reading and writing in a way that I never have. She wants to write books which is a desire that I have never felt. The next time we are in NC maybe we could come visit you and you could talk books and writing with her? - stephanieElsa's Creationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09917171292241849976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-23149615622627824742015-04-25T05:49:41.654-07:002015-04-25T05:49:41.654-07:00That is so exciting getting your book published. C...That is so exciting getting your book published. Can't wait to read it!!Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003376532354200429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-41847136798429492932015-04-08T08:15:29.337-07:002015-04-08T08:15:29.337-07:00This might sound funny, since I obviously don'...This might sound funny, since I obviously don't know you, but I was so excited to see this post yesterday! I stumbled on this blog in January 2013 looking for book suggestions for my then 10 yr old son. I have loved seeing all of your suggestions and have been checking back every week, hoping you'd be back with more. Also, I am 95% sure I am going to homeschool at least some of my children next year and I really enjoyed your homeschool posts. I would be very interested in reading an update about how that is going, especially how you did it with all of your broken bones! And since I know you have tons of time for writing, not really, I would also love to hear about how things are going cutting out processed foods. We started this about six months ago because of some food issues with one of my sons and it can be a struggle. Most important of all though, congrats on your book! That is so exiting! We are on hold at the library and can't wait to read it. I am going to end this long, long post by adding that I love Ms. Buncle's book, such a fun story.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-77550185116311511142014-12-02T21:09:45.682-08:002014-12-02T21:09:45.682-08:00Oh you poor thing! But what great wisdom this cra...Oh you poor thing! But what great wisdom this crazy painful experience is giving us! I loved this post. Thanks Lindsay. So glad I popped on here to look for christmas book suggestions. <br /><br />love you.bostonshumwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105553188163202679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-71854134133672129732014-11-03T09:17:05.267-08:002014-11-03T09:17:05.267-08:00That sounds sooo painful! I hope your recovery go...That sounds sooo painful! I hope your recovery goes well. I am having my 6th baby in the next week or so and I find myself giving orders more and more. This is a great reminder to shut my mouth and open my ears. Thanks!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-74812746592100287852014-10-09T14:17:48.847-07:002014-10-09T14:17:48.847-07:00I am really enjoying these little glimpses into ho...I am really enjoying these little glimpses into how you home school. I love that you admit how frustrating the messes are. It is one of a few issues that is holding me back from making the plunge to homeschool.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-82701914247779156482014-10-09T14:14:29.025-07:002014-10-09T14:14:29.025-07:00What about the Belgariad series by David Eddings?What about the Belgariad series by David Eddings?Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-59591794326067412622014-09-23T13:27:25.967-07:002014-09-23T13:27:25.967-07:00I come here for your suggestions on books, but it ...I come here for your suggestions on books, but it is posts like this (and like yesterday's about music) that have me checking back much more frequently. Thanks!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-52362068716683833342014-09-15T19:17:43.270-07:002014-09-15T19:17:43.270-07:00Okay. So I picked the book up from the library thi...Okay. So I picked the book up from the library this morning. Got nothing done today, except I did read the dang book. Couldn't put it down. Tusen takk.barbybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725653551767501977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-3592500083607725122014-09-10T08:07:41.099-07:002014-09-10T08:07:41.099-07:00Whoo-hoo! So exciting--Many congratulations!Whoo-hoo! So exciting--Many congratulations!barbybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725653551767501977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-91168322524407284912014-09-09T20:02:21.444-07:002014-09-09T20:02:21.444-07:00Yeah! Congrats on your book. I look forward to r...Yeah! Congrats on your book. I look forward to reading it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128004235129212651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-86691901820347107782014-08-21T18:28:21.605-07:002014-08-21T18:28:21.605-07:00I think that many people who are passionate about ...I think that many people who are passionate about reading feel this same way, but it is not always expressed so beautifully. The quotes you used made me very interested to hear more, can't wait!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-34834290501960280162014-08-18T18:14:00.191-07:002014-08-18T18:14:00.191-07:00Love those books---and I really enjoy your blog. T...Love those books---and I really enjoy your blog. Thanks!barbybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725653551767501977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-17478006117643751672014-08-13T12:02:58.898-07:002014-08-13T12:02:58.898-07:00I have been so interested in all of these posts sh...I have been so interested in all of these posts sharing how you are trying to educate your children. Creativity and autonomy are so critical and so overlooked in our current school system. Thanks for sharing!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-64097061609926444392014-07-31T18:17:28.640-07:002014-07-31T18:17:28.640-07:00I have been having some of these same struggles my...I have been having some of these same struggles myself as I see how school drains my children instead of making them excited about learning. I don't know if I am ready to make the leap to homeschooling myself but I would love to hear more about your journey. I also LOVE your book recommendations, please keep them coming. Thanks!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793386151325654567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-40895594174605546162014-03-21T10:45:30.895-07:002014-03-21T10:45:30.895-07:00Please give Lucy my best!Please give Lucy my best!Lisa Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996451632755795135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-11840701165075955442014-02-26T13:31:27.401-08:002014-02-26T13:31:27.401-08:00William is LOVING this series so much. It's s...William is LOVING this series so much. It's such a pleasure when they connect with a book. Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296671619923049010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-41201394368589348142014-02-06T14:26:55.163-08:002014-02-06T14:26:55.163-08:00Sounds like something my daughter and I will both ...Sounds like something my daughter and I will both enjoy. Thanks!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421603468968388208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-307150942920382062014-02-04T13:53:01.971-08:002014-02-04T13:53:01.971-08:00Do you really not need any candy?Do you really not need any candy?Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296671619923049010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-2717097035103160772014-02-04T13:48:49.790-08:002014-02-04T13:48:49.790-08:00Oh, I'll have to read this! I loved Sorcery a...Oh, I'll have to read this! I loved Sorcery and Cecelia by her. Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296671619923049010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-55180494867383241202014-01-04T14:30:18.161-08:002014-01-04T14:30:18.161-08:00So glad to hear that you and your children liked M...So glad to hear that you and your children liked Miss Moore Thought Otherwise. Anne Carroll Moore was one amazing woman!j.p.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17486325965119144216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-8573939260256786992014-01-03T13:32:34.534-08:002014-01-03T13:32:34.534-08:00Thanks for the suggestion! I downloaded the first ...Thanks for the suggestion! I downloaded the first one as an audiobook and started listening yesterday. I'm loving it so far. <br /><br />Also, I wanted to tell you: My 12-year-old daughter devoured Mara, Daughter of the Nile, which was one of the books she received for Christmas (thanks to your suggestion!). She has now declared it one of her all-time favorites. And my 10-year-old son has been raving about The Unfortunate Son, which was one of his Christmas books. I'm looking forward to reading both, after I finish my own new books:). Thanks for being such a reliable source for terrific book recommendations!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421603468968388208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-69972255344785476682013-12-11T13:54:57.584-08:002013-12-11T13:54:57.584-08:00I can definitely relate. My 8-year-old son drags h...I can definitely relate. My 8-year-old son drags his heels and whines and cries about having to do his reading homework, which is the required "reading mastery" work. It turns him off of reading, so when he goes to the library he comes home with a bunch of Lego books (to peruse but not really read). However, when I do hit on the right book for him, it's like he's a totally different kid. I recently gave him Loki's Wolves for his birthday, because it was new and none of his siblings had read it--and because I knew he'd dig the fact that the main characters are descendents of Thor and Loki. And it worked! He was so excited and tore right through it. Also, at your recommendation, I checked out the Heroes in Training series for him, and oh my goodness, he has loved those books. He keeps asking me to look online and see what's coming up in the series and when it's coming out. So I think we're making progress! <br /><br />I don't know what to do about the reading situation in our schools. It's frustrating. I guess all I can do for now is to keep promoting the love of reading at home and hope that, ultimately, the home influence will be stronger than the school influence! I really appreciate your thoughts on this subject. Thanks for sharing. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421603468968388208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-55778932658698555372013-12-06T11:36:23.666-08:002013-12-06T11:36:23.666-08:00These recommendations all sound great! I didn'...These recommendations all sound great! I didn't know Across a Star-Swept Sea was a Scarlet Pimpernel retelling! I'm excited. I really enjoyed the author's reimagining of Persuasion in For Darkness Shows the Stars. Kind of an unexpected combination (Jane Austen/post-apocalyptic world), but it totally worked. <br /><br />I wish I had remembered about Jinx when I was doing my Christmas shopping! I've already purchased all the books I'm giving my kids/nieces/nephews, but I might just have to sneak a few more in. And maybe with enough hints Santa will bring that new Diana Peterfund book for me:). Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421603468968388208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098166548604294064.post-91974854836792251982013-11-22T14:32:39.966-08:002013-11-22T14:32:39.966-08:00Oh my goodness, this is wonderful! Congratulation...Oh my goodness, this is wonderful! Congratulations! Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296671619923049010noreply@blogger.com