Comments on: Nerdy Special List December 2012 + Giveaway

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:28:10 +0000

Right now, I am still loving Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman. I couldn’t read another book for a long time. I think that is going to be a favorite for awhile. I’m normally a crime fiction reader, but have to throw in a little lit now and then. Beth Hoffman truly touched me with that southern novel. It’s been a couple of years I’ve read that book and I still can’t forget it.

By: rhonda

rhonda — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:49:36 +0000

When I was young little women.have heard a lot about this book.thanks for giveaway.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:21:14 +0000

Such a wonderful book, Paulette!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:20:30 +0000

Jann – I’m so happy to see you list this book here. It’s been sitting on my shelf forever and for some reason I have been unable to pick it up. This may be just the impetus I need. Thanks!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:19:12 +0000

Eirego – Is the M*A*S*H* book you read the one written by Hooker, or something different?

By: Jann

Jann — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:15:00 +0000

Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon. I read it almost 30 years ago and it still speaks to me. I was so captured by the book that for the next few years, my husband indulged me in “blue highway” vacations. Shosha also comes to mind. Funny, I used to read something other than detective/police fiction!

By: Eirego

Eirego — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:11:10 +0000

So many books have left their mark on me and ruined me for those that came after. And many of them have me scratching my head and laughing out loud in hindsight, but the ones that come to mind are as follows:

THE ODDS – i get teary just thinking about it. From the first page to the last. It will hurt you!

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE – made me cry for a awhile because it was high school and I felt like everyone had the answers, but me.

M.A.S.H. THE 4077th – i know you are laughing, but I found a dogeared copy in dentention and reading it made me feel so adult and finally in on something. I finished it, turned to the front page and began reading all over again.

SEVENTH SON by Orson Scott Card – it was like a warm blanket during a cold winter in NYC. i just wrapped it around me while I rode the subway.

CIDER HOUSE RULES- i ached after reading it. The kind of ache that you press on from time to time and get some odd comfort knowing it’s there.

Wish I could be more specific, but books touch me in different ways and in different times of life. This is why I read.

By: Paulette

Paulette — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:25:18 +0000

Many come to mind, but The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein popped first…this book had be crying, laughing and cheering. It is far removed from my normal reading habits, so it took some time to leave this book behind. I read it a few years ago and still think of it often.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:16:05 +0000

Love this column, always find new things I’ve never heard of before. I only have Me Before You in my wish list because I ‘overheard’ you and Eleanor Brown discussing it. Sounds wonderful. The last book I read that impacted me that way was Tell The Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. I was so pleased to see Kirkus include it on its list of top 100 books of the year. I’m certain it will make my top ten for 2012. And even though I borrowed it from the library, I’m going to buy a copy for my shelf. It’s probably the book I’ve recommended the most this year.

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

By: DarcyO

DarcyO — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:59:28 +0000

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green blew me away. The audiobook was fantastic!