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http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : New Year’s Eve Read-a-Thon

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:08:25 +0000

Narnia in 2012?! Carin, why don't you join my very own Narnia reading project? Already quite a number of people have signed up, we will have a good time - and no pressure! My recent post My reading list for January & December recap

about happy books : What are your favourite ways to stay connected with blogs?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:34:35 +0000

Inever used GFC and never would. As not all blogs have it what is the point of using it? I always saw GFC as a way to boost bloggers' egos when they saw the huge number of their "followers". I use Google reader and am totally happy with it. You can "label" blogs on all sorts of ways and it is so convenient. I wouldn't know what to do without it. My recent post Folk art from the Ore Mountains

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Being Bookish…

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:37 +0000

Hey, you know we are here for you. Even if some of us are strange people who actually make sure their books stay in pristine condition and rather sniff than read them. You know who you are! Just kidding! My recent post Folk art from the Ore Mountains

about happy books : Books of the week #17 - trying not to freak out ...

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:36:20 +0000

You don't know Ravished? You really have to get it! Harriet is the best, most down-to-earth heroine who doesn't believe evil rumours but believes in herself and her own feelings. She is marvelous and she and the guy (forgot his name, it's been a while) are a great couple. My recent post Christmas lights

about happy books : Books of the week #17 - trying not to freak out ...

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Ich habe schon lange nicht romance artiges mehr gelesen, aber deine review von dem Jennifer Ashley Buch auf GR hat mir das Buch sofort verkauft. Die Heldin erscheint mir sehr wie Harriet Pomeroy aus Ravisehd und die ist meine Lieblingsheldin! Sofort bestellt! My recent post Christmas lights

about happy books : German book versions can be pretty & interesting

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:12:21 +0000

Dark Canopy is a GERMAN book on top of it? I can't believe it! Things like that make me see red. How many German readers even know what a canopy is? This is weirder than weird. My recent post Quizzical Monday

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Soulless–Gail Carriger

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:37:10 +0000

Carin, I agree, this book is just light reading, but entertaining nevertheless. I like romance, so I liked the scenes between the two, obviously. Yes, I am going to read the rest of the series (already waiting on my shelf) but it was not like "I have to go and buy the next book this instant". It can wait a bit longer.

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Soulless–Gail Carriger

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:33:41 +0000

Fiona, it is definitely not the best thing ever written, just fluffy entertainment.

about happy books : Review: The next always - Nora Roberts

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:09:12 +0000

Well, I have kids, and I still don't like them in my books, :). Can you recommend a specific book(s)? Slow paced with not much going on, focus on the couple, no kids OR pets, please. My recent post Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie

about happy books : Review: The next always - Nora Roberts

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:21:40 +0000

I have never read anything by her and kept looking around for something I might like. This one sounds very nice - and I love the cover - however, three boys. I don't like kids in my books. Are they a big topic or can I ignore their presence? My recent post Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie

http://www.bookwormwithaview.com/ : Review: The Lantern

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:23:29 +0000

Yes, I have seen this one all over the place, too, and considered it, especially since I really like "Rebecca". And this sounds a lot like it. Hm, not sure now whether to go for it or not. I so adore the cover, though.

http://www.bookwormwithaview.com/ : Review: I Married You for Happiness

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:21:13 +0000

This sounds interesting, even though I usually stay away from books with anything death related. Going to put this on my TBR list.

The Blue Bookcase : Review: Possession by A.S Byatt

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:19:01 +0000

I have only heard about this book yesterday so this is quite a coincidence to find it here on your blog. Sounds like you really have to work your way through, but worth every minute of it.

http://readhanded.blogspot.com/ : Weekend Cooking: Mac & Cheese

Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:58:42 +0000

Can you belive I have never made Mac & Cheese? It's not a common or very well known dish here, but I will definitely give your recipe a try! Sounds delicious.

http://readingreadingandlife.blogspot.com/ : Yugioh Cards, Pokemon Cards, Magic the Gathering-TradingCards-R-Us.net

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:31:05 +0000

Ah, the word Yugioh immediately caught my eye. My bigger boy LOVES that stuff. Too bad I'm in Germany. I usually swap those cards at a swap site since they are so expensive and he doesn't really care what he's having as long as he has A LOT. :) My recent post In my mailbox

Poisoned Rationality : Bloggiesta 4th Edition Mini-Challenge: Setting Goals

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:20:09 +0000

Number 3 is a good goal. I am terrible at commenting at other blogs. I really have to work on that, too.

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Shiver–Maggie Stiefvater

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:41:34 +0000

All you say is true, Carin, but I still disagree with you (we already agreed on that). But you know why I think we disagree on this point? Because all my experiences when I was young were totally different. I don't know one girl that was in my school that became pregnant, I never had heard of someone at school catching STD etc. It seems that I grew up in such a protected environment (teens still had sex, but maybe in a less obvious, provocative way) that I just don't see the harm in it. I suppose it all boils down to what we knew when we were younger and what circumstances formed our opinions on things.

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Shiver–Maggie Stiefvater

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:12:39 +0000

I must have misunderstood when you said that it should be more taboo than it is. I agree that education is the most important thing about it. But then in this case it seemed that Grace and Sam WERE aware of what they are doing and I felt it came natural to them. In fact Grace struck me as a very responsible person and I can't find fault in them both wanting to sleep with each other. Yes, it did not discuss the topic at all, but I didn't expect it to either, so I was not disappointed. As far as the teen girls are concerned, I think - not having any experience on the matter - that teen boys are just as insecure and vulnerable as the girls, so at least in that respect I think they are on "equal footing". My recent post Her kind of hero by Kathleen Dienne

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Shiver–Maggie Stiefvater

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:05:17 +0000

Good review, Carin. I must admit that I never even thought about the teenage sex angle. I found it came natural and had to happen eventually. I don't see a problem with it either, provided the people involved know how to protect themselves and don't do it without considering the possible outcome. Not addressing teenage sex and making it into a taboo won't help at all. Keeping something a taboo never helps prevent it. As for being heartbroken or disappointed afterwards, this is something that applies to a lot of people, it is a risk that you take no matter how old you are. I must agree though that the romantic angle was somewhat overdone here. I'll post my review later today... My recent post Her kind of hero by Kathleen Dienne

http://littlebookish.blogspot.com/ : Friday Coffee Chat–Book Burnout

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:24:16 +0000

Thanks, Carin. Tell me about it. In fact, sometimes I don't get anything done because I don't know what to do first. I have like three hours in the evening, but then start debating whether to get the beads out or the yarn or start a new digital project and by the time I made up my mind, the time is up and all I have done was sit at the computer. Happens all the time. So, lately I am not as productive and creative as I would like to be.