tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post4722280421011378347..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : King's Speech: U is for UNIQUELYMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-7531770950542028932013-04-25T08:02:30.440-04:002013-04-25T08:02:30.440-04:00Nick - definitely!Nick - definitely!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-83364425053239930222013-04-24T19:24:14.080-04:002013-04-24T19:24:14.080-04:00It's great to be able to escape into another w...It's great to be able to escape into another world. I think that's what we're all in this for!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-26002215220221051062013-04-24T16:17:33.403-04:002013-04-24T16:17:33.403-04:00Crystal - you know, I think I kind of do but not a...Crystal - you know, I think I kind of do but not as much as I could. :) Thanks for joining us here at TSR!<br /><br />Jillian - that is so wonderful!! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-6473597837788841872013-04-24T14:15:46.882-04:002013-04-24T14:15:46.882-04:00I love this post! This same magic actually struck ...I love this post! This same magic actually struck me in a big way the other day. At my new job, I met a group of middle school boys on the autism/Asperger's spectrum obsessed with computer programming and video games (and despite being married to a computer geek, those are so not my forte). I wasn't sure how I was going to effectively interact with them, but it turned out they also loved Ender's Game, The Hobbit, and a bunch of YA dystopian books that I'd read. It let us form an immediate connection with endless conversation topics. I've never been so grateful to be a YA book addict, or so excited to share book recommendations with someone!Jillian Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421351338544997541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-41316329856533765722013-04-24T13:40:04.101-04:002013-04-24T13:40:04.101-04:00LOL. Now the question is, do you do the same thing...LOL. Now the question is, do you do the same thing on Goodreads? (The social aspect.)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-70228821260809616832013-04-24T13:20:47.152-04:002013-04-24T13:20:47.152-04:00Michael - hmm, maybe most of us. or at least a lot...Michael - hmm, maybe most of us. or at least a lot. :)<br /><br />Jai - I don't know if I'd go so far as to say "outgoing" but I know what you mean. :)<br /><br />Alex - my husband would so agree about the talking part. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-57009390261870100942013-04-24T13:14:23.511-04:002013-04-24T13:14:23.511-04:00See, you do like to talk!
I always read to escape....See, you do like to talk!<br />I always read to escape. That's the same reason why I write.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-69914894429022041822013-04-24T12:17:18.424-04:002013-04-24T12:17:18.424-04:00That's awesome - shy one moment and outgoing t...That's awesome - shy one moment and outgoing the next. Definitely the magic of books. Jaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855191816253362396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90812755249190350272013-04-24T11:51:42.614-04:002013-04-24T11:51:42.614-04:00I think all writers are socially awkward.I think all writers are socially awkward.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-31364294720165361272013-04-24T10:25:27.822-04:002013-04-24T10:25:27.822-04:00Donna - I will usually nod along or maybe ask peop...Donna - I will usually nod along or maybe ask people questions, but start talking about books and I'm good to go! :)<br /><br />Kate - I've actually done the same thing in the library when looking at the new fiction shelf. :)<br /><br />Julie - I find the same thing happens with me and talking at writing conferences. It's like finding your people. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-13618280054357801552013-04-24T10:15:04.592-04:002013-04-24T10:15:04.592-04:00It is magic, you're so right. And I'm shy ...It is magic, you're so right. And I'm shy and awkward as well, I've never been much of a talker, but writing is a whole different story. It's amazing what stories and books can do for us. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-20037102044808677742013-04-24T10:06:37.080-04:002013-04-24T10:06:37.080-04:00Yes!!! I'm exactly the same way. Why is it tha...Yes!!! I'm exactly the same way. Why is it that a book store can suddenly turn an introvert into an extrovert?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-60119015558387679932013-04-24T08:45:59.683-04:002013-04-24T08:45:59.683-04:00I love the idea that books are portable magic. Lik...I love the idea that books are portable magic. Like you, I tend to listen more than I talk, but I love to talk about books.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com