Karli’s Comments (group member since Feb 23, 2010)

Karli’s comments from the Busy as a Bee Books group.

Liisa wrote: "Wow. These all sound amazing if not slightly harrowing. My suggestion is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman or [bookcover:The Elegance of the H..."

I loved both of those books!

I love seeing books everywhere. They are a good addiction to feed.

I have lots of bookshelves...and still piles of books. I think it’s chronic for book lovers. I read a book last year where the protagonist built furniture using stacks of books.

Yay! Happy you’re back.

I think tumultuous families happen everywhere, but in a society that’s held on to debutante balls and the like, I can see how there could be a greater divide.

Well, this one has to find me soon.

Margie - I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. I agree, Conroy’s writing is beautiful, and I was able to really see and love (or hate!) his characters. In fact, the child Leah reminded me of my own daughter.

Yay Danielle!!! My mom used to get the Readers Digest Condensed Books. WHY would you want a shorter version of an amazing book?!!

Yay Danielle!!!! I am so happy to hear all your good news. Welcome back. ❤️

Elizabeth☮ wrote: "That does sound like a cure Karli!"

I thought so!!! :)

Liberty Harding from Book Riot is from Maine and is friends with Joe Hill (and got to hang out at Stephen King's house as a kid...color me jealous!)

I saw it at Target today, but then I didn't. If you love it, let me know...

Hello Bees!

I'm super excited to be one of the new Mods here. Busy as a Bee Books has been my primary book club for many years, and I've made a few fantastic friends through this group. I am happy to see a few of the folks who posted often several years ago resurface as Amy, Tanya, Petra and I have been starting to chat in various topics. I'm kind of hoping we can create a Homecoming Week atmosphere and we hear from lots of Bees again.

A little about me...I'm a married mother of 2 teenagers (gah!!!!) My son Gabe is 15 and will be getting a license soon - which terrifies me. Gabe loves to write and draw. My daughter Kasia is 13 and loves to play Volleyball, piano and bake. Neither are big readers, much to my dismay. I work for the Social Security Administration in Grand Forks, ND, and I read as much as I can when I'm not working or running a Mom's Cab Service.

My reading life is a little eclectic. I don't read much non-fiction. I probably read 75 fiction books to every non-fiction. I love sharing books and picking titles for people. Stephen King, Margaret Atwood, Mary Doria Russel, Richard Russo, John Irving, John Sandford and JK Rowling are among my favorite authors.

I rode 800 miles to Wichita Kansas to see Stephen King speak with two of my dearest friends. That is still one of my favorite memories.

When I'm reading, I like to have a glass of wine by my side...but sometimes it's water. Or coffee. Or coke. It may be a bag of white cheddar popcorn (aka Popcorn Crack).

That's a start...for the unabridged Karli, you can dust off my old topic in The Bees where I talked all about what was exciting on that day of my life spanning back a few years. :)

If you want to add me as a GR friend, I'm happy to accept - I'm looking forward to getting to know lots of you.

Alison wrote: "Reading an ARC of Lisa Genova’s latest, Every Note Played. It’s good. Sad, but good."

She writes such moving, sad stuff. I picked up a book last year, and one of the main characters was suffering from Primary Progressive Aphasia, which is an awful form of dementia that my Dad had. It's almost comforting to know that there are others who have navigated these awful circumstances.

Elizabeth☮ wrote: "I am reading The Signature of All Things."

I loved reading that with you, Elizabeth! I think that is definitely a book to read with others - it wouldn't have been nearly as interesting to read in a vacuum, IMO.

Petra wrote: "Elizabeth, 2666 reads fairly quickly (except the part about the crimes). I got a 3-book set, which I recommend. It doesn't seem so daunting that way.

Thanks, Lisa.

I loved Little House on TV wh..."

I loved Little House on tv while I was young too...but when my daughter discovered it on Netflix and started binge-watching it, I found it nearly unbearable.

1. Duran Duran - read a book set in Texas or has Wolf in the title.
2. U2 - read a book that has Street, Avenue, Boulevard or some other reference to a roadway.
3. Depeche Mode - a book about fashion or set in France.
4. Cyndi Lauper - a book that focuses on sisterhood.
5. Madonna - a book about a maverick or a rebel.
6. Wham! - a book with a twist. Several interesting plots and goes where you don't expect...
7. The Smiths - a book set in suburbia.
8. The Cure -a book about medicine, set in a hospital or about a disease. - This one is about a society that is close to attaining Immortality, with many people living to be over 300 years old...so it seems like a Cure to me!

9. Thompson Twins - a book about royalty or set in the U.K.
10. Tears for Fears - a post-apocalyptic book.
11. Michael Jackson - a book about fighting or war.
12. The Bangles - a book focused on someone's working life.

B1: Dark Word in Title:
B2: Green Cover:
B3: Award Winner:
B4: New Purchase:
B5: Title Starts w/1st Initial:

I1: A "Girl" Book:
I2: Color in Title:
I3: Title of a LIFETIME:
I4: Library Book:
I5: Young Adult:

N1: Home Library:
N2: Chunkster:
N3: FREE SPACE
N4: Adjective in Title:
N5: On TBR for 2+ Years:

O1: Building on Cover:
O2: One-Word Title:
O3: Plant on Cover:
O4: New To You Author:
O5: Warm Colors on Cover:

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Welcome Megan! We are happy to have you here! Our tastes are pretty diverse, so you'll find something you like. We actually have a topic going right now about favorite books/genres...I'd love to see your favorites.

Yay! It's going to be like Homecoming week for the Bees!