tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post909881417139279148..comments2024-03-28T13:50:55.403-04:00Comments on Highly Reasonable: Book TalkBonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-18741531635131748082019-07-17T09:03:19.119-04:002019-07-17T09:03:19.119-04:00Thank you for sharing all of this Bonny - I haven&...Thank you for sharing all of this Bonny - I haven't read John Green, mostly because I didn't want to read about death and dying. But maybe that's throwing out the baby with the bathwater? (I have nothing against YA - Harry Potter is one of my all-time favorites!) I just put Turtles on hold. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-72231688222986624872019-07-17T08:05:07.788-04:002019-07-17T08:05:07.788-04:00I've read many of his novels and while the plo...I've read many of his novels and while the plot can be 'predictable' at times and the teenage angst high, I do enjoy them!! I like YA books because they read fast.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-75166088917799463152019-07-16T19:40:15.927-04:002019-07-16T19:40:15.927-04:00I don't read many YA books but my sister does....I don't read many YA books but my sister does. Now and then she works in her local bookstore. I recall her mentioning the older book. Book talks are always informative. My favorite locally owned bookstore closed a number of years ago but I went to many of their book talks. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-40708310354198340022019-07-16T12:39:36.685-04:002019-07-16T12:39:36.685-04:00Once upon a time I read a lot of YA novels...and I...Once upon a time I read a lot of YA novels...and I wasn't a YA...just coordinated the library's services for YAs...I haven't read a YA title in more years than I care to share (partially becuz I don't read much fiction, period) but I'm working on changing that and I've added this to my Audible TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation!<br />Cheers~Honoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328955991011872557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-51972532167103751422019-07-16T12:02:16.635-04:002019-07-16T12:02:16.635-04:00YA books are often terrific and John Green is a gr...YA books are often terrific and John Green is a great author. I enjoyed Turtles All the Way Down very much.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438414339444169303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-83974223017178759272019-07-16T11:49:39.492-04:002019-07-16T11:49:39.492-04:00I've been considering Looking for Alaska for a...I've been considering Looking for Alaska for a year now and never pulled the trigger. (It was on the PBS Great American Read list.) Maybe now I'll finally get the job done as I did read The Fault in Our Stars. Thanks Bonny!Pattyhttp://purlyspaniel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-46059052994961257072019-07-16T11:26:45.467-04:002019-07-16T11:26:45.467-04:00I am a John Green fan, and I have read several of ...I am a John Green fan, and I have read several of his books. I think the change in perspective is valuable. Some of my most genuine and passionate feelings occurred when I was a teenager and young adult, and while I now admit that I did not have the experience to make some judgments, I was also not as jaded about things. So, I find some YA books to be very thought-provoking. Turtles All the Way Down is not my favorite of his books. I saw the interview with him when it originally aired, and I saw it again this past Sunday. He is a fine example of people who struggle, admit they struggle, and yet have a productive and fulfilling life. becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-89709187944521598602019-07-16T10:16:11.173-04:002019-07-16T10:16:11.173-04:00I've read a number of YA books and found them ...I've read a number of YA books and found them to be some of the best books I've read. The perspective can be different than an adult author might have and I've always learned from the perspective change. I wish I had young adults in my life I could share the books with, but I have recommended books to my friends who teach or who have children/grandchildren in the age range. Maybe we shouldn't look at genre identifiers and should just read a book and determine if we think them worthwhile. margenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-24577453123700085582019-07-16T08:59:30.257-04:002019-07-16T08:59:30.257-04:00Wishing I had seen that interview. I think Fletch...Wishing I had seen that interview. I think Fletch had 60 minutes on the TV, but I was in the midst of doing something else....<br /><br />There used to be a very interesting book talk on public radio (years and years ago). I can't remember the name of it, but I wish they would do a book series again.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-31810212640594653692019-07-16T08:42:35.163-04:002019-07-16T08:42:35.163-04:00I think I put this book on my "read list"...I think I put this book on my "read list" but that list can be a black hole where books go to never be found again. But, you are right - book talks stir ones interest and you have moved this book up on my list! <br /><br />(and sometimes, I think I am too old for YA, but maybe not...)AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-24182282027334839762019-07-16T07:27:12.211-04:002019-07-16T07:27:12.211-04:00I haven't read this particular John Green yet,...I haven't read this particular John Green yet, but I read The Fault in Our Stars a few years ago and really loved it. Something I really enjoy about YA books from more recent years is that they seem to give a lot more credit to young adults and what they're capable of handling and understanding. And I find I gain a lot from reading them as an older person with all the life experience I've had that I didn't yet have as a teen. I don't think you're too old for YA books at all -- just think of them as easy reads!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.com