tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post7662271438798160348..comments2024-01-29T18:14:23.706-10:00Comments on Lindsay's Library: 10 Good Reads I Discovered Through RecommendationsLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-61686768338522326412016-10-13T13:30:10.777-10:002016-10-13T13:30:10.777-10:00I so want to read "A Little Life", but o...I so want to read "A Little Life", but omg that book is huge! Maybe I'll have to double up and listen to the audiobook and read it so that it goes by quicker. Glad to hear you maybe? enjoyed it though lolGirl About Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629485086467355735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-77108118860138581082016-10-11T22:20:21.974-10:002016-10-11T22:20:21.974-10:00How fun! I think that's some of the magic of H...How fun! I think that's some of the magic of Harry Potter -- it's ageless and timeless!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-63347816177226481202016-10-11T22:19:20.818-10:002016-10-11T22:19:20.818-10:00Thanks, Anna! "I'll Give You the Sun"...Thanks, Anna! "I'll Give You the Sun" is one of my all-time faves too. I went into it with zero expectations and never expected to love it so much!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-66876082613731180482016-10-11T22:18:11.400-10:002016-10-11T22:18:11.400-10:00Same here -- a lot of times a book won't be on...Same here -- a lot of times a book won't be on my radar at all, but after I see it on enough blogs I'll be like, "Well, I guess I better look this one up on Goodreads." And about half the time, onto the mile-long TBR list it goes! Book bloggers are wonderful -- but dangerous! ;)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-22321226580283995642016-10-11T22:16:32.172-10:002016-10-11T22:16:32.172-10:00"A Little Life" was such a unique readin..."A Little Life" was such a unique reading experience -- it was utterly immersive and utterly gut-wrenching. I'm not sure if I'd recommend it, but it's definitely a book I'll never, ever forget.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-11815804090621560412016-10-11T22:14:40.461-10:002016-10-11T22:14:40.461-10:00I hope you read it and love it! I often go into hu...I hope you read it and love it! I often go into hugely-hyped YA books with a skeptical attitude, almost as if I'm looking to pick out problems. But "I'll Give You the Sun" was just amazing. I was totally surprised by how much I loved it.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-37675805468605273972016-10-11T22:12:27.040-10:002016-10-11T22:12:27.040-10:00Barb, you should totally read "The Daily Coyo...Barb, you should totally read "The Daily Coyote"! As a dog lover, I know you'll appreciate it. I actually would like to read it again; I mention it often on the blog, but I read it so long ago that the finer details are fuzzy. I do know you can see tons and tons of gorgeous pictures of Charlie at the author's <a href="http://www.dailycoyote.net/" rel="nofollow">blog</a>.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-62072802941910907672016-10-11T22:07:20.735-10:002016-10-11T22:07:20.735-10:00I think I got so lucky to read the first couple HP...I think I got so lucky to read the first couple HP books before they were a huge thing, and without having any notion whatsoever what I was getting myself into. I hadn't ever heard of the series before my neighbor gave me the first book! Have you listened to the audiobooks? I'm not a big audiobook fan, but the HP ones read by Jim Dale are absolutely amazing. Check them out if you ever want a different HP reading experience!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-83573824055106755532016-10-11T22:04:29.388-10:002016-10-11T22:04:29.388-10:00The Maze Runner series is definitely interesting, ...The Maze Runner series is definitely interesting, but it didn't quite blow me away. Worth a read, though! And the books are way better than the movies.<br /><br />I'm so glad I finally gave in and read "Ready Player One" -- now it's one of the books I recommend most to other people.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-70886435252019733752016-10-11T22:02:17.737-10:002016-10-11T22:02:17.737-10:00I don't think I would've picked up "R...I don't think I would've picked up "Ready Player One" on my own, but now it's one of the books I recommend most to other people. I really think there's something in it for everyone! I'm so excited for the movie version.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-62424788206551212752016-10-11T22:00:48.151-10:002016-10-11T22:00:48.151-10:00I feel lucky that I got to go into the series know...I feel lucky that I got to go into the series knowing absolutely nothing about it. I had never even heard the words "Harry Potter" before my neighbor thrust the first book into my hands!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-78323808280156728072016-10-11T21:59:34.276-10:002016-10-11T21:59:34.276-10:00Oh, I do hope you read "Red Rising"! It ...Oh, I do hope you read "Red Rising"! It was the best book I read last year. Even though they're totally different, I think if you liked "Ready Player One" you'll enjoy "Red Rising."Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-1475711954456312812016-10-11T21:57:10.530-10:002016-10-11T21:57:10.530-10:00I hope you enjoy it! I never in a million years wo...I hope you enjoy it! I never in a million years would've found it on my own, as it seems to be somewhat of a lesser-known cult classic, and I'm so glad my friend suggested I read it!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-3381783637687179492016-10-11T17:02:50.425-10:002016-10-11T17:02:50.425-10:00My mother's neighbour in her 55+ community rec...My mother's neighbour in her 55+ community recently recommended Harry Potter to her, and now she's hooked! :)Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-71617709786408049802016-10-11T11:12:56.276-10:002016-10-11T11:12:56.276-10:00I'll Give You the Sun is also on my list! It&#...I'll Give You the Sun is also on my list! It's one of my favorites. Great list! :)Adventures with a Book Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524679741703702882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-54485965520707965322016-10-11T04:24:01.596-10:002016-10-11T04:24:01.596-10:00Harry Potter made my list too- but several others ...Harry Potter made my list too- but several others on your list are ones I read simply because our book blogging community talked about them. Kate @Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220575670960466054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-30625345008838020942016-10-11T03:52:34.111-10:002016-10-11T03:52:34.111-10:00Ready Player One and I'll Give You the Sun wer...Ready Player One and I'll Give You the Sun were ones I read after hearing them on so many blogs and I loved them. A Little Life is on I heard about on one of my radio shows I listen to but they were mixed on it and so are a lot of people so I haven't taken the plunge on that one yet!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-7072956850059845252016-10-11T03:36:14.331-10:002016-10-11T03:36:14.331-10:00I own I'll Give You The Sun, and I love YA. I...I own I'll Give You The Sun, and I love YA. I want to read it, but I'm also nervous I'll be disappointed. The more I see it on peoples 'love' lists, the better I feel. (So thank you!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192517103668937718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-6074504984416275952016-10-11T03:11:03.501-10:002016-10-11T03:11:03.501-10:00I'm convinced that I need to read The Daily Co...I'm convinced that I need to read The Daily Coyote. It sounds really cool. I have Ready Player One but haven't read it yet and someone recommended Harry Potter to me at my last job years and years ago and even though I don't remember who it was, I want to thank them too!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496803823870196862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-3800072799657326692016-10-11T03:03:01.791-10:002016-10-11T03:03:01.791-10:00I finally read the Harry Potter series after my co...I finally read the Harry Potter series after my college roommate recommended it, a couple years after we left school. I'm so glad I listened to her!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-49873934261733237342016-10-11T02:15:17.695-10:002016-10-11T02:15:17.695-10:00I still need to read Maze Runner. And I agree abou...I still need to read Maze Runner. And I agree about ready Player One- I may not have read it at all if not for blogger recommendations! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-19059313055068406452016-10-11T01:59:08.211-10:002016-10-11T01:59:08.211-10:00Ready Player One made my list this week too. Defin...Ready Player One made my list this week too. Definitely one of the best recs I've received so far. A Little Life is in my TBR pile and I hope to get to it soon. I keep hearing that it's a powerful read. Great list! My <a href="http://thebookishlibra.com/2016/10/11/top-ten-books-recommended-by-fellow-readers/" rel="nofollow">TTT</a>. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-76845238466507109182016-10-11T01:18:35.737-10:002016-10-11T01:18:35.737-10:00Great list! It's amazing how many people disco...Great list! It's amazing how many people discovered Harry Potter through word of mouth; it really was one of those books that people just couldn't help enthusing about to all their friends. :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394410016010195703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-19471856249286563292016-10-11T01:11:22.385-10:002016-10-11T01:11:22.385-10:00Red Rising is one I have been meaning to get to, I...Red Rising is one I have been meaning to get to, I almost unhauled it but all the hype built around it made me change my mind so I hope it's worth it. I love Ready Player One, that is a book I am constantly recommending to people for sure. Great list :) <br /><br />My TTT: http://www.teaandtitles.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-weve-recommended-eachother/Michelle: Tea and Titleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108474380921124212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-27367586187564474562016-10-11T01:01:35.500-10:002016-10-11T01:01:35.500-10:00I was delighted to see The Dud Avocado on your lis...I was delighted to see The Dud Avocado on your list.<br /><br />I have this on my TBR pile - if this TTT pops up again, I'll be able to credit you with the recommendation :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.com