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How about listing our latest library checkout failures?? I tried to have a browse through my local library a couple of days ago but my naughty two year old boy decided that he wasn't in the mood to let mum have a look at books so he decided to throw himself down in the middle of the floor in front of the reception desk and start screaming that he wanted to go home and refused to get up.
Needless to say I tried to calmly ignore him until I realised that he was in a spot where several people had to keep stepping over him to be served so I swiftly picked him up kicking and screaming with one arm and carried him out of the library as fast as I could.
I'm not sure when I'll work up the courage to go back again now....
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Ohhh, I remember those days when my sons were young. Cringe! :-(. No matter how good a parent you are, every parent has these days. At least at this stage you can pick him up and carry him off.Nobody will remember this as much as you do. It will be ok; you can go back. Everybody else has probably forgotten about it now. Give yourself a lobotomy, lol.
Cathie wrote: "Ohhh, I remember those days when my sons were young. Cringe! :-(. No matter how good a parent you are, every parent has these days. At least at this stage you can pick him up and carry him off...."
Yes, I was very grateful I could pick him up easily and walk out of there as fast as I could.
I know no-one else will probably remember it, but I'm too scared of him doing it again now. He's in that period where he's trying to assert himself and refuses to do anything he doesn't want to.
It's so funny, because I remember looking at parents with kids like that before we had one thinking 'Can't you just control that kid?' Now I take all those thoughts back......
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Michelle, You have to just let it go. Toddlers have the right to be out and about as well as the mothers who care for them. Not everyone may understand or be tolerant, but I doubt they have been a proud parent of a challenging toddler. My daughter is three and we are going through a stage right now of absolute defiance. Everything is a power struggle and she will go on and on whining and crying about something ridiculous - like today her dad offered her some of his milk and she had a fit that she didn't want any milk even after explaining it was her choice. She didn't have to have any. Granted we do have to set boundaries and consequence for their behavior. I feel like I have a mini teenager.
Anyway... I have
checked out and it is due back in a few days - after a long wait list - so not sure if they will renew it for me. I have not read it yet and am thinking I may let it go for now. And hopefully can get back to it later. Too many other books to read right now.
I use the library in my town and also am able to use the library in the neighboring town where we used to live since I work there. It is sometimes confusing when I have to return books but one library only allows 4 holds at a time whereas the other library allows an unlimited amount.I have the following books on reserve:
The Son by Phillip Meyer (I can't seem to find this title on GR) - sorry
And I'm going to pick up the following title tomorrow
The above entries didn't work out too well so I may just use the title.I am not waiting for Birds for Example or Daddyhoot but instead
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Joyland
The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls
The Engagements
I also have the following audios at home to listen to:And the Mountains Echoed
A Good American
Picture Perfect
I loved And the Mountains Echoed. I wonder if the audio would be good. I think this book may be a good one to listen to. I only read my books - but this one might be nice in that format I think.
Finally,
I am really happy that I can continue now :)
Sarah wrote: "I loved And the Mountains Echoed. I wonder if the audio would be good. I think this book may be a good one to listen to. I only read my books - but this one might be nice in that format I think."I just finished the first chapter and must admit that I enjoy listening to this book. After I rad The Kite Runner, I also listened to it and since it is narrated in part by the author, there is a certain sound of poignancy that I hear in his voice.
I am about to return both the audio of Inferno since I just couldn't listen to it and doubt I will read it either and also Beautiful Day. I only have a few days left till its due and I am not really in the mood for this book now. With so many wonderful books and authors downloaded, I really want to read those now sooooooo
Just checked out
and
, and am waiting on
and
to come in :)
Nancy wrote: "I also have the following audios at home to listen to:And the Mountains Echoed
A Good American
Picture Perfect"
Please let me know what you think of the audio of Picture Perfect. I've just started listening to audio books and I am always looking for recommendations for good ones (or good narrators to look out for). I have Picture Perfect on my TBR already.
Great reads you have chosen Kristie :-)
Kristie wrote: "I've just started listening to audio books and I am always looking for recommendations for good ones (or good narrators to look out for)."A couple of my favorite narrators are Ron McLarty and Scott Brick. I've also enjoyed a few narrated by Blair Brown, but not enough yet to call her a favorite.
Kristie wrote: "Currently have out: 
& 
Waiting on:
[bookcov..."
Kristie - I can't wait to read Night Circus and The Ocean soon. Already read Beautiful Ruins and Let's Pretend - I enjoyed both these books.
Sarah wrote: "I loved And the Mountains Echoed. I wonder if the audio would be good. I think this book may be a good one to listen to. I only read my books - but this one might be nice in that format I think."I am enjoying the audio of this although I do think that since Hossseini's written word is so good, it may also be good to read it. I am actually doing both since I previously downloaded the book too. Hosseini narrated the first part - the story which sets the story and I am enjoying the other voices as well.
Please let me know what you think of the audio of Picture Perfect. I've just started listening to audio books and I am always looking for recommendations for good ones (or good narrators to look out for). I have Picture Perfect on my TBR already. Kristie = Picture Perfect is Jodi Picoult's least favorite book according to what she once said when I heard her speak at a book event. I think it was her second book. I have read everything that Picoult has written. Most I loved although they are very sad but some I really didn't like at all. Picoult has a wonderful way with words that one might miss if they are listening and doing other things which is how I listen to a book
I just finished listening to The Storyteller and loved that audio. Let me know what you think if you listen to it.
"A couple of my favorite narrators are Ron McLarty and Scott Brick. I've also enjoyed a few narrated by Blair Brown, but not enough yet to call her a favorite."Barb - I think the most important element of an audio book is the narrator. I read a book by Ron McLarty but have never heard him narrate a book or Scott Brickell. That said, though, I guess I don't really pay attention to the names of the narrators although I loved Blair Brown in her TV series Molly Dodd.
Unfortunately I can't always listen to books with English readers. I know it's a flaw of mine but I find most of them just don't do it for me.
Kristie wrote: "Currently have out: & Waiting on:
[bookcov..."
Did you see World War Z. I went to see it since a friend wanted to see it and I decided to go with her. I was surprised to find that I really liked it. I understand after reading an article about Max Brooks that he had nothing to do with the movie so I imagine the book may be very different from the film.
I brought home from the library yesterday:All That Is
and
The Promise of Stardust
Now I see my copy of The Fever Tree which I reserved is waiting for me at the library.
Nancy wrote: ""Barb - I think the most important element of an audio book is the narrator. "I agree wholeheartedly! I've attempted to listen to a handful of books that I simply couldn't finish because the narrator drove me nuts. I can also do without sound effects and other "dramatization" -- don't "enhance" the book, just READ it!
@ Nancy - When I looked at your post, I was actually thinking of Family Pictures by Jane Green, not Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult! Though I do love Jodi Picoult. I also listened to The Storyteller on audio and loved it. One of my favorites this year. I agree the narrator is the most important part of the audio book. He or she makes all the difference in how the book comes across, which is why I love recommendations.
I have not seen World War Z yet. I am planning to though. It is one that I would like to read the book and watch the movie. I've heard they are very different and there isn't much from the book in the movie.
Kristie - if you go to Amazon I reviewed Family Pictures. It won't be hard to find my review since I gave it either a 1 or 2 star. This was my first book by Jane Green and while I know she is well loved by many, her writing and subject just weren't for me. I did listen to this book and found the narrator was OK.
Nancy wrote: "Kristie - if you go to Amazon I reviewed Family Pictures. It won't be hard to find my review since I gave it either a 1 or 2 star. This was my first book by Jane Green and while I know she is wel..."That's a bummer. I'll check out your review. If I do end up reading it, I'll make sure not to get the audio.
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The movie is more inspired by the book than based on it. When you read the book you will probably understand why making a movie based on it would be way to difficult.
The movie is a zombie movie, whereas the book is a social commentary that just happens to use a zombie war as the basis for that commentary.
So I really enjoyed the movie and the book for completely different reasons and I think they are both worth a go :)
Karen wrote: "Re: WWZThe movie is more inspired by the book than based on it. When you read the book you will probably understand why making a movie based on it would be way to difficult.
The movie is a zombie ..."
I think that there were references to the social commentary in the movie as well especially the scene where the Israeli agent explained the concept of the 10th man.
What I also loved about the movie was that in keeping with Brad Pitt's lifestyle he used a very international cast.
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I read it was quite intentional as BP wanted his kids to be able to watch the film
I like that. Too many films nowadays have too much gore and cringe worthy violence. I think when they go for that shock factor it really detracts from the movie. I much prefer when they imply it.I heard that the film was VERY loosely based on the book. I know how the book is set up and I think it would probably be a pretty boring movie if they tried to get it too close. I think I may see the movie before reading the book this time. Usually I try to read the book first, but then I am disappointed in the movie because the book is almost always better. I figure since this one doesn't really follow the book, I can watch the movie and it won't give anything away for me really. Then I can pick out the little parts that are in the movie too as an added bonus. :)
Whoa. Where has this thread been all my life? Oh, right here, you say? Why have I not noticed it until now?! I am a big supporter of my library, at least in the sense that I go borrow books and movies a lot, hehe. I am joining the Friends of the Library as soon as I remember to fill out the paperwork and send in my fee! (It is SUPER CHEAP! like $10/year).Anyway... let's see what I have out this week!
On my library acct:
(Halfway through this one. As much as I'm enjoying it, for some reason I take breaks to read other genres, but I always read a few chapters each day)
Plus 6 on hold (which includes 2 that aren't out yet, haha. I want to be first to get them)! The two unreleased are
and
My other 4 holds:
On my son's account *cough, he's not using it all anyway!*
(Started/finished yesterday. I did not care for this one at all, sadly. I love this author usually but I found the main character to be too much of a pain in the butt. This is going back asap!)
(page 80 and about to go read more in a bit)
My co-workers think I must be sick or something, but I only have six books checked out from the library right now: 
Like Teresa, I've already placed my hold on
and
Barb, I am a little behind on the Goldy Schulz series! I kind of forgot about them. I wonder where I left off...hm... Must do research on this and pick up where I left off. Thanks for the reminder!
I placed a hold on Joyland Joyland
long before it was released so I could be one of the first to get it; I picked it up from the library today (along with lots of others, but this is the one I'm super stoked to have gotten)
LOL I think that may be the first time I've been thanked for adding more books to someone's TBR list :)
Currently have
checked out. It's not (to me), so it's going back to whoever's next on the list.Just picked up the first 2 Louise Penny Gamache books (read the latest in the series first - oops!). Up next is
- looked interesting.Ebook that just came in (from library) is a re-read
.On hold for 10 others, including Joyland.
Presently trying to get my hands on http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10... but dont think I am going to get it any soon.
Can anyone tell me how do you post the icon of the book?
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To the right of the comment box you will see a link "add book/author". When you click on that, you can search by book or author. You can also select add "link" or "cover".
If you choose link, it will show like this A Dance With Dragons
or if you choose cover it will show
:)
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Barb - I love the Flavia deLuce series. If you enjoy it, Enola Holmes is another one to try :)
Barb wrote: "My co-workers think I must be sick or something, but I only have six books checked out from the library right now: [bookcover:The Weed That Strings the Hangma..."I LOVE the Amelia Peabody series! She's quite comical. :)
Karen wrote: "lol Teresa, too funny. I am a massive fan of my library too. It comes just after my family and friends in terms of importance to me... lol!!Barb - I love the Flavia deLuce series. If you enjoy it..."
@Karen, I just checked out the first Enola Holmes book yesterday from my library. Excited to read it!
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