tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post7705592990361000631..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : Shake It Up!Madeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-9909722664039603912017-03-25T19:08:13.791-04:002017-03-25T19:08:13.791-04:00I think my husband read that one and enjoyed it as...I think my husband read that one and enjoyed it as well. He reads way more nonfiction than I do. I like nonfiction when it reads like fiction and not a textbook. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-89613523804088498762017-03-25T13:35:03.925-04:002017-03-25T13:35:03.925-04:00I'm a total fiction junkie, so it always pleas...I'm a total fiction junkie, so it always pleases me to find an excellent non-fiction story. The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown knocked my socks off. It's not for everyone though as it covers the infamous Donner Party disaster.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-7967826456606505642017-03-23T12:46:29.623-04:002017-03-23T12:46:29.623-04:00I bet you're never in a reading rut. :)I bet you're never in a reading rut. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-127188210308152462017-03-23T12:34:44.171-04:002017-03-23T12:34:44.171-04:00As I review books across genres, I read all kinds ...As I review books across genres, I read all kinds of books from fiction to nonfiction, from MG to Young Adult and thrillers.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-8829684072182627092017-03-23T10:42:50.333-04:002017-03-23T10:42:50.333-04:00There's definitely a lot of great talent aroun...There's definitely a lot of great talent around the blogosphere!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-21091843903494120842017-03-23T10:05:17.534-04:002017-03-23T10:05:17.534-04:00I was going to say the exact same thing as Tara ab...I was going to say the exact same thing as Tara above - I've tried science fiction and fantasy that I would normally stay away from, because writer friends have written them... and enjoyed them greatly!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-24260869080431672232017-03-23T08:23:33.184-04:002017-03-23T08:23:33.184-04:00You're right about the pros and cons of the di...You're right about the pros and cons of the different formats. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-2505814337875519612017-03-23T08:20:55.057-04:002017-03-23T08:20:55.057-04:00Awhile back, I asked my young nephew what he was r...Awhile back, I asked my young nephew what he was reading, then I went ahead and read a few books in the series. I think he liked that. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-25199147646773005842017-03-23T08:19:11.188-04:002017-03-23T08:19:11.188-04:00I don't usually read romance, but I have a few...I don't usually read romance, but I have a few books on my list where romance is a bigger part of the story, like romantic suspense. <br /><br />I hear you about our brains craving something different now and then. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-59281597681766153792017-03-22T20:41:14.256-04:002017-03-22T20:41:14.256-04:00i've broadened my genre horizons by reading wr...i've broadened my genre horizons by reading writer friends' books =)<br /><br />if you want to try one of my books, i'll give you an e copy for a review! i think each format has its pros & cons, mostly pros!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-26653540778313278172017-03-22T20:28:03.891-04:002017-03-22T20:28:03.891-04:00I'm happy with most of my reading habits, but ...I'm happy with most of my reading habits, but I did add a few differences this year and the end of last year. I've been trying thrillers more regularly, I've added back comic books (I stopped reading them regularly in college), I've read some graphic novels meant for kids because I wanted to see what my youngest cousin is reading (The Amulet series), and I've been reading more bits and jots of non-fiction. I always mix up novel reading with short story reading because I love both. <br />Happy reading, Madeline!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-6156560189541460352017-03-22T20:17:07.100-04:002017-03-22T20:17:07.100-04:00I like to shake up my reading habits now and then....I like to shake up my reading habits now and then. I recently read a Regency Romance. I don't usually go to that genre because it's too tame and proper for me, but I really liked the book. It was light and sweet. Exactly what my brain needed at the time. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-74042834540635442522017-03-22T11:15:20.852-04:002017-03-22T11:15:20.852-04:00You do what works for you!
For me, shaking things...You do what works for you!<br /><br />For me, shaking things up sometimes - within reason, let's not get crazy! - helps my creativity.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-1833347232288398412017-03-22T10:35:00.605-04:002017-03-22T10:35:00.605-04:00Is it wrong to be okay with my rut? Cuz, I am. I&#...Is it wrong to be okay with my rut? Cuz, I am. I'm so okay I can't change. hehehe<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-86339752494452529832017-03-21T12:47:23.394-04:002017-03-21T12:47:23.394-04:00I think I'm going to start adding in some more...I think I'm going to start adding in some more nonfiction.<br /><br />I like reading early, too, cup of coffee in hand. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-29045774020295915892017-03-21T11:27:15.891-04:002017-03-21T11:27:15.891-04:00I bounce around a lot in my reading, mixing non-fi...I bounce around a lot in my reading, mixing non-fiction in with a variety of genres. Like you, I get cranky if I don't get my reading time in. I prefer early morning while I drink my coffee...and that's easy for me since the cat gets me up around 5:30.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-48326556853952102362017-03-21T09:00:18.459-04:002017-03-21T09:00:18.459-04:00I'm making more of an effort to try some new t...I'm making more of an effort to try some new things. I recently read a middle-grade contemporary that was just wonderful. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-71559375168029151842017-03-21T08:58:59.006-04:002017-03-21T08:58:59.006-04:00I enjoy paranormal so that's what I read the m...I enjoy paranormal so that's what I read the most of, but I will try something different and it's always refreshing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-67754835745885534742017-03-20T13:41:06.385-04:002017-03-20T13:41:06.385-04:00Was it THE SLEEPWALKER by Chris Bohjalian? If so, ...Was it THE SLEEPWALKER by Chris Bohjalian? If so, I read it and enjoyed it, too. :)<br /><br />I don't read many biographies. Maybe something to consider!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-39511120734394552092017-03-20T13:18:39.241-04:002017-03-20T13:18:39.241-04:00My tastes in reading are similar to yours, Madelin...My tastes in reading are similar to yours, Madeline. I do like to shake it up occasionally. Just finished THE SLEEPWALKER in a day. A friend recently recommended, and sent me a copy of the biography of KICK KENNEDY, so that's a bit out of my comfort zone. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37774732314708224742017-03-20T11:40:50.824-04:002017-03-20T11:40:50.824-04:00I remember sobbing through ME BEFORE YOU by Jojo M...I remember sobbing through ME BEFORE YOU by Jojo Moyes (contemporary/women's fiction.) And I pretty much read all of Jeff Zentner's THE SERPENT KING (YA contemporary fiction) with a lump in my throat. So, so good! <br /><br />I look forward to reading your post! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-71607257871497065802017-03-20T11:34:51.078-04:002017-03-20T11:34:51.078-04:00I like this discussion. My daughter and I had an o...I like this discussion. My daughter and I had an on again and off again discussion yesterday about which books make us cry. We figured it out by genre. It was interesting. I'm still trying to figure out how it fits into my writing. I think you just gave me the idea for my next blog post.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-55326613188182492162017-03-20T09:33:57.793-04:002017-03-20T09:33:57.793-04:00It's a good reminder. I don't read a lot o...It's a good reminder. I don't read a lot of contemporary fiction/women's fiction, but I LOVED the book I mentioned above - I LIKED MY LIFE.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-8510486350100237542017-03-20T09:32:47.838-04:002017-03-20T09:32:47.838-04:00Some people say we shouldn't read in the genre...Some people say we shouldn't read in the genre we're writing in. I'm no expert, but I'm more into read everything, read widely. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-1800963211357638042017-03-20T09:25:51.391-04:002017-03-20T09:25:51.391-04:00I've made an effort over the past year to read...I've made an effort over the past year to read books in different genres and I've been surprised at the ones I've really enjoyed. It's great to shake things up from time to time.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com