tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post5630503060014165601..comments2024-02-10T21:34:03.128-05:00Comments on Writer of Wrongs: Top Ten Books/Authors I'm Thankful ForGillyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-89414854842326197672012-11-25T22:52:20.980-05:002012-11-25T22:52:20.980-05:00I agree with a lot of your choices, especially JK ...I agree with a lot of your choices, especially JK Rowling, but I'd also have to put THE BOOK THIEF on there for teaching me the power of words and THE KITE RUNNER for showing that even books that break your heart are books that you can learn from. And the UGLIES series since it was the series that got me reading <3 lolLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-33554326980473935422012-11-24T13:27:18.212-05:002012-11-24T13:27:18.212-05:00Oh I love Meg Cabot! Great list.Oh I love Meg Cabot! Great list.Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449186271406886003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-8598945708351077362012-11-21T23:36:52.743-05:002012-11-21T23:36:52.743-05:00Matthew Macfadyen is a CLOSE second (or maybe the ...Matthew Macfadyen is a CLOSE second (or maybe the guy in Lost in Austen. If you haven't seen that, SEE IT). And I expected as much on the Harry Potter front, considering that Shelver hasn't read them either. But one day you both shall read them, and then you shall know. And I am jealous that you'll be able to read them for the first time.<br /><br />FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE IS A THING I NEED IN MY LIFE IMMEDIATELY.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-57925721822681202332012-11-21T22:50:54.100-05:002012-11-21T22:50:54.100-05:00LOVE your list. I had my doubts about Princess Dia...LOVE your list. I had my doubts about Princess Diaries, but they are now some of the books I go to when I need a light-hearted, happy read. However, I'm one of the rare species who hasn't read Harry Potter. <br /><br />I don't want to get a 2nd strike from you considering I already revealed shocking news of my Harry Potter-less past, but...I CANNOT believe you like Colin Firth over Matthew Macfayden. Love him AND the 2005 version of P&P. <br /><br />Also, my wonderful mother's homemade french silk chocolate pie is my favorite BY FAR. No competition in the pie category for me. Way down 2nd is blueberry pie. The end on my super long comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-11069475184509252262012-11-21T09:27:31.108-05:002012-11-21T09:27:31.108-05:00That makes me feel better on the Jane Austen side ...That makes me feel better on the Jane Austen side of things. :) Thanks... I agree NtS was a very powerful book. And I forgot to say yesterday I love your pie picture... not a huge fan of pie itself (once or twice a year maybe), but Jensen Ackles as Dean - that I'm a fan of. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017636623697049877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-7891275496002068082012-11-20T23:20:19.866-05:002012-11-20T23:20:19.866-05:00OMGOSH another Dorothy disciple. Gold star. Two go...OMGOSH another Dorothy disciple. Gold star. Two gold stars for agreeing on best Mr. Darcy.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-90739426767564229182012-11-20T23:19:22.058-05:002012-11-20T23:19:22.058-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-43183800215141225922012-11-20T21:53:46.512-05:002012-11-20T21:53:46.512-05:00I have Dorothy Parker on my list too!!! And I agre...I have Dorothy Parker on my list too!!! And I agree - Colin Firth is the best Mr. Darcy. <br /><br />Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-77924834578345610432012-11-20T20:43:19.862-05:002012-11-20T20:43:19.862-05:00I love both The Secret Garden and A Little Princes...I love both The Secret Garden and A Little Princess. And you should definitely try Tamora Pierce! I love her.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-73766697676418580882012-11-20T17:39:03.483-05:002012-11-20T17:39:03.483-05:00It's great that Harry Potter brought so many p...It's great that Harry Potter brought so many people into the book blogging community. I've been meaning to try Tamora Pierce for years. I much preferred The Secret Garden to A Little Princess though!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717669339443902755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-54244840251325510432012-11-20T16:38:13.116-05:002012-11-20T16:38:13.116-05:00Another Sara Crewe lover! And thanks! My redesign ...Another Sara Crewe lover! And thanks! My redesign is semi-new-ish and I'm minorly obsessed with it. And ahhh. Mashed potatoes. Absolutely.<br /><br />Dr. Seuss, Are You My Mother, Dystopians in general? REALLY great list. I never would have thought of those!GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-81557308452094106722012-11-20T16:35:48.222-05:002012-11-20T16:35:48.222-05:00They exist, apparently. It's a thing. And good...They exist, apparently. It's a thing. And good point on Pride and Prejudice. I'd never though about that, about admiring it for the writing, but you're completely right. I feel the same way.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-72688625555726520792012-11-20T16:34:56.862-05:002012-11-20T16:34:56.862-05:00Same here, to both. :)Same here, to both. :)GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-45991805514246781892012-11-20T16:17:42.286-05:002012-11-20T16:17:42.286-05:00I wanted to be Sara Crewe too! I love your list a...I wanted to be Sara Crewe too! I love your list and am a *new follower* to the site. It's so pretty! And haha to the pie. I'll be gorging on mashed potatoes.<br /><a href="http://inkkreviews.blogspot.com/2012/11/top-ten-books-authors-were-thankful-for.html" rel="nofollow"> Check out out TTT! </a><br /><br />~Krisha @ InkkInkkReviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276629509685556658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-12886104734110707672012-11-20T13:55:00.216-05:002012-11-20T13:55:00.216-05:00Who doesn't like pie? What kind of strange cre...Who doesn't like pie? What kind of strange creature would they be?<br /><br />Harry Potter and Jane Austen would most definitely be on my list. HP because it was my first <i>real</i> obsession with something, and Pride and Prejudice because it was the first book that I ever appreciated for the actual writing of it, not just the story.Hannah Miltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323860701096464241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-9865474408974425642012-11-20T13:54:09.712-05:002012-11-20T13:54:09.712-05:00I'm really thankful for the fact that J.K Rowl...I'm really thankful for the fact that J.K Rowling opened up my eyes for fantasy. I'm still a huge HP fan.<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-31888029121463593982012-11-20T13:42:26.911-05:002012-11-20T13:42:26.911-05:00I'm an unapologetic fangirl. Loved your list! ...I'm an unapologetic fangirl. Loved your list! Especially for including the indie authors out there.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-16462540794860521402012-11-20T12:30:58.320-05:002012-11-20T12:30:58.320-05:00Great list!
And a gold start just for your pie g...Great list! <br /><br />And a gold start just for your pie gif. lol. ^_^<br /><br /><a href="http://adreamfrommyheart.blogspot.com/2012/11/top-ten-tuesday-11-20-12.html" rel="nofollow"> My top ten.</a>Carrie @ Paper Bindingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396201503445517599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-66460430382738931872012-11-20T12:00:10.201-05:002012-11-20T12:00:10.201-05:00No, it makes you a lucky reader! I wish I could re...No, it makes you a lucky reader! I wish I could read all the Jane Austens for the first time again. <br /><br />Great choices on Maggie Stiefvater, The Secret Life of Bees, and NUMBER THE STARS. I'd forgotten that book. I loved it as a kid. It was so powerful.<br /><br />And your description of Judy Blume was spot on.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-38441611257847460032012-11-20T11:57:50.793-05:002012-11-20T11:57:50.793-05:00Don't... like... pie? Don't... understand....Don't... like... pie? Don't... understand...<br />It's okay. My brother hates all desserts, and I still retain some sort of relationship with him. We pie lovers do not judge.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-59921070418417694582012-11-20T11:56:38.265-05:002012-11-20T11:56:38.265-05:00Meg Cabot is like a fail safe for me. I know I wil...Meg Cabot is like a fail safe for me. I know I will always enjoy a book by her. And I'm jealous of people who get to read Ella with fresh eyes! It's so ingrained in me as a kid I almost have no idea what it looks like objectively.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-47859412261045965332012-11-20T11:55:33.702-05:002012-11-20T11:55:33.702-05:00Your list is great! I've been aching to read E...Your list is great! I've been aching to read Eleanor and Park. Clearly, the wait will be worth it.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-77391451696605513642012-11-20T11:54:46.559-05:002012-11-20T11:54:46.559-05:00Yes, you NEED to reed those! Ella was seminal for ...Yes, you NEED to reed those! Ella was seminal for me as a kid and Tamora Pierce is a master. I love your list! I liked your focus on authors. Kicking myself for not including Cassandra Clare, Rae Carson or Shannon Hale. I love those three unconditionally. GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-23374987353731357172012-11-20T11:53:19.043-05:002012-11-20T11:53:19.043-05:00I have a feeling I keep blathering on about them o...I have a feeling I keep blathering on about them over and over too... It's hard not to just put a permanent spot on every list and be like, "This is for Jane Austen. Always. Moving on."GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-131066950672174222012-11-20T11:41:56.475-05:002012-11-20T11:41:56.475-05:00Confession: I've never read a Jane Austen book...Confession: I've never read a Jane Austen book. I feel like that makes me a bad reader. They're on my to-read list tho, does that count? ;)<br />Here's my <a href="http://alittleofthebooklife.blogspot.com/2012/11/ten-booksauthors-im-thankful-for.html" rel="nofollow">Top Ten Tuesday</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017636623697049877noreply@blogger.com