Kirkus Reviews | Fresh Fiction: The Gift of a Book

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Re: Kirkus Reviews | Fresh Fiction: The Gift of a Book

There is one book that I read over a year ago, and I can't get it out of my head. The title is Roses, and it's written by Leila Meacham. It was actually my first exposure to her, and I read the entire book within a day and a half -- I couldn't put it down!! The book is quite long at over 500 pages, but it's a love story that I felt was well worth the read. I heard she just has a new one out called Tumbleweeds, which I want to tackle within the next few weeks, when my life settles down!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:22pm April 18, 2013)

The book I am currently reading is well-worth recommending. It is The Struggle by Wanda E. Brunstetter. She makes her characters so realistic and actually there is great advice given in places in the story. The book so outshines the last book I read that there is no comparison.
(Gladys Paradowski 12:20pm April 19, 2013)

I read years ago a quote I've never forgotten:
A library is like a garden - It needs constant pruning and weeding.
Pruning means encouraging growth in new directions, while weeding refers to out of date material or less good writing - or doubles, which we all get!
So think of your precious collection as a garden, a garden of knowledge.
(Clare O'Beara 7:10am April 19, 2013)

(Pat Lieberman 8:07am April 19, 2013)

I am so sad to see book stores closing. While I have a nook, I do like to have the actual book to pass along to my mother and friends. It is nice to hit a used bookstore and find a long lost gem.
(Pat Lieberman 8:08am April 19, 2013)

I too miss the local bookstore. I prefer to hold books in my hand to read. My favorite author is Julie Garwood, but it's her historical novels that I love. I've reread any number of them more than once.
(Carol Woodruff 6:46pm April 21, 2013)

I read so many genres - I think it would all depend on the person. I do collect books and refuse to get an e reader because I love the feel of a book in my hand, the ability to put it on my shelf, to pass it on. I do give books so much that almost everyone I know, knows that they will receive a book from me a few times a year. Every Christmas I will definitely be giving stories more of a spiritual/good message and sometimes I come across a book that I buy 10 copies and mail them to all my family members and loved ones that I know would enjoy the experience. I think a book is a gift that is immeasurable.
(Carla Carlson 10:07am April 25, 2013)

5 years ago bookstores were still almost everywhere, and then all of a sudden they start
disappearing. I hate going to a mall and finding out that the bookstore(s) are closed down or has
been gone. I don't know if I'll ever switch to an e-reader because I love my paperbacks and
hardcovers so much. I am also in the process of weeding out the books that I haven't read at least
twice. A big indicator that I'll probably never think of re-reading them in the future. Maybe
someone out there will enjoy them more. That way, I can look for replacements that I'll be loving
for a permanent spot on my shelves. I too, have a Julie Garwood that has been across the ocean and
back, its been through some tough times. Lol
(Lazydrag0n Puff 12:39pm April 25, 2013)

I have about 2000 books in our family collection, we've just recently moved so now comes the weeding process. I'm trying to convince my children to give up books they have out grown. Now we just need to find a new used bookstore in our new city
(Janis Milford 7:47pm April 26, 2013)

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