tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post6222251841264865212..comments2023-04-27T10:10:36.337-05:00Comments on Adventure Awaits: Books of 2015Tracey Dyckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-28398302022944473872016-01-11T18:08:05.036-06:002016-01-11T18:08:05.036-06:00The creation of Narnia is one of my favorite parts...The creation of Narnia is one of my favorite parts of TMN! <3 Rereading the series is such a cozy, wonderful thing to do.<br /><br />Ooh, I think you might like The False Prince. :)<br /><br />Bryan Davis has a few series that feature lots of awesome dragons! The book I mentioned here is the conclusion of The Tales of Starlight, which is linked to The Dragons of Starlight series. You can read them together or separately, but I'd recommend together. :) And probably his most well-known books--Dragons in Our Midst (along with its two sequel series)--are about the human children of dragons, dragon slayers, and an epic storyline that spans history from the Garden of Eden up until the present. Basically: READ THEM ALL! Ahem, sorry, I get very excited about Bryan Davis books. XD<br /><br />I need to choose another Jane Austen novel to read this year...<br /><br />LOL, I'd say we tied, because one of my December reads lasted a few days into this month. 51 is awesome!<br /><br />After all you've said The Goldfinch, I'm thinking I really must read it. :) Thanks for the list of book recs!<br /><br />Aaaaand it's no secret that the subject of books gets me blabbering on...and on...ETC. Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-26239227394874706772016-01-11T15:30:24.855-06:002016-01-11T15:30:24.855-06:00The Magician's Nephew is one of my favourites,...The Magician's Nephew is one of my favourites, too. I'm not sure which one I'd put at top. I must reread Narnia soon <333<br /><br />I've heard many good things about Jennifer Nielson; I plan to read The False Prince very soon! <br /><br />I'm intrigued by Bryan Davis. "Glory! Epicness! Pain!" Aaaand there's a dragon on the cover, so I'm basically in!<br /><br />PRIDE AND PREJUDICE!!!! Must reread that book soon, I love it so much <33333<br /><br />I read 51 books this year -- you beat me! ~curses~ In terms of best and worst, I know you read my survey thingie so I think you've got a pretty good idea, but worst was The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (kill me) and best was THE GOLDFINCH!!! You MUST read it, or life WILL be dark and meaningless!<br /><br />Other books in this category:<br /><br />A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE!!!<br />THE RAVEN CYCLE!!<br />WOLVES OF MERCY FALLS!!<br />THE ICEMARK CHRONICLES! (A little known fantasy by Stuart Hill that is AWESOME)<br />This Side of Paradise (F Scott Fitzgerald)<br />The Cuckoo's Calling (JK Rowling)<br />A Farewell to Arms (Ernest Hemingway)<br />The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood)<br />The Mill on the Floss (George Eliot)<br />Rapture // The World's Wife (Carol Ann Duffy)<br /><br />BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! ~runs about in a happy mania~Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-64802607923954760022015-12-30T17:39:52.767-06:002015-12-30T17:39:52.767-06:00Yes, I was happy to read a number of good books th...Yes, I was happy to read a number of good books this year. :)<br />I just looked up your recommendations--they look good! I liked the description of the first book, how surrounding nations want Lystra because of its river. You don't often find such practical reasons for fictional war. XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-23154324936224984212015-12-29T23:13:51.749-06:002015-12-29T23:13:51.749-06:00Ooo, these all look like such splendid reads! :)
I...Ooo, these all look like such splendid reads! :)<br />I recommend reading THE ANNALS OF LYSTRA and THE LATTER ANNALS OF LYSTRA by Robin Hardy. They take place in medieval times, and mainly tell of people's struggles and their prayers to God. There is a bit of romance in there. Overall, they are AMAZING. :DLiv K. Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-40901545033992267492015-12-29T21:53:12.644-06:002015-12-29T21:53:12.644-06:00Really? Neat! (Am I right in guessing that 7 out o...Really? Neat! (Am I right in guessing that 7 out of the 11 you've read are the Chronicles of Narnia? ;)) Emissary is AMAZING. It's one of the best fantasies I've read recently. I first picked it up because of that beautimous cover, to tell you the truth. XD<br /><br />I seriously did. Nope, it's a splendid idea. I'd take a mile-long list, but half a mile is great too. XD<br /><br />Some of those I've been quite interested in reading, like Resistance, Prophet, Swipe, and of COURSE Draven's Light! I've read the Gail Carson Levine one, along with The Door Within (that trilogy was a huge favorite of mine!). Thanks for the list! I shall have to refer to it in the future.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-45363025309129971972015-12-29T21:49:35.447-06:002015-12-29T21:49:35.447-06:00BOOKS. NEVER TOO MANY BOOKS. <3
It's true, ...BOOKS. NEVER TOO MANY BOOKS. <3<br />It's true, isn't it? Bookworms seem to be naturally nosy about each other.<br /><br />Yes! They're amazing! I read her O'Malley series yeeeears ago, and they are just fabulous. Strong relationships (both romantic and family/friend), intriguing mysteries, and suspense. I'd say definitely try at least one of hers!<br /><br />*blushes* I had a higher goal, but I'm quite happy with a book a week! 30 is still great, though, Christine! That's what, two and a half a month? I know people that...*cough*...don't even read that many in a year. XD But I know, I miss reading too.<br /><br />Fantasy IS my literary homeland, it feels like. XD<br /><br />HMC! Oh my word, I have GOT to read that in 2016. I've been wanting to find it so badly. I must order it from Amazon or something. The other two you mentioned (Entwined and Angel Eyes) sound good too! All the bookish awesomeness. Heh, my brother didn't even finish Aquifer. :P<br /><br />As you know, I love books. And long comments. So feel free to write as much as you want on the subject. XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-80058277142348534102015-12-29T21:43:33.541-06:002015-12-29T21:43:33.541-06:0015! Awesome! :D Full Disclosure was so good, thoug...15! Awesome! :D Full Disclosure was so good, though--it's longish, but such a good story. I'll take a level-headed adult romance over spinny teenage flings any day. XD (I mean adult insofar as it pertains to the characters' ages. Not content.) Not to mention the suspense part of the book. My guesses were waaaaay off.<br />GOLDEN DAUGHTER. I am forever in awe of how each Goldstone Wood book is as good and rich--if not better than--the ones before. TKaM definitely merits a reread somewhere down the road. I do want to read Go Set a Watchman, partially just to see what all the fuss is about. XD How about you?<br /><br />I keep hearing about Agatha Christie books, but have never read any. This I must remedy. (I loveth twists, so.)<br />I've also heard about the Failstate books, but I don't think my library has them... Perhaps I'll get a chance to read one someday. :)<br />Les Mis. That's another one I've been mentally sizing up, thinking, "Hmmm, I should read you one day..." Thanks for the recommendations!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-18320304563910916682015-12-29T21:38:00.139-06:002015-12-29T21:38:00.139-06:00*dances in the falling confetti* Me too! I can'...*dances in the falling confetti* Me too! I can't believe how long I can go on about that subject. XD<br /><br />That's a good way to salvage reading records, especially if you own many of the books you read. (I stalk the library too often to be able to do that.) I wanted to read more this year too . . . but reading is such a time-consuming hobby, isn't it? When society figures out a way to safely clone people, I want a clone to do nothing but read for me. :P In the middle of six books, you say? How do you keep it all straight? XD<br /><br />That challenge sounds intriguing! It looks like a good way to get to all those classics waiting to be read. ;)<br />I've read one or two of Melanie Dickerson's books, and have been meaning to read some more. The Golden Braid has a gorgeous cover. And I've also been meaning to read the Dreamtreaders books! My brother got the second one, but hasn't bought the first yet. (That's my excuse, anyway. Waiting for him.)<br /><br />Thanks! I hope your 2016 reads are simply wonderful!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-45456928892920546232015-12-29T19:26:30.276-06:002015-12-29T19:26:30.276-06:00No way! Awesome! (Heheh, thank you--but I can'...No way! Awesome! (Heheh, thank you--but I can't claim originality. I've seen a number of other bloggers talking about their 2015 reads.)<br /><br />Oh goodness, I admire those who have the courage to delve into those old classics. I'd like to read both of those one day. A Tale of Two Cities for sure. I've heard of the Chronicles of Prydain--every report seems favorable! I'll have to check them out someday. (Some books are just MEANT to be read out loud, aren't they? I always feel that way about Narnia and Dr. Suess books. XD)<br /><br />I love long comments! And I could talk about books all day. ^_^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-87597540647599041432015-12-29T19:23:47.014-06:002015-12-29T19:23:47.014-06:00Huzzah for C.S. Lewis! I SO enjoyed rereading the ...Huzzah for C.S. Lewis! I SO enjoyed rereading the Chronicles of Narnia. It had been way too long since I last did.<br /><br />Isn't it gorgeous? And such a good book. I think it'd be right up your alley.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-77457496713084347182015-12-29T19:23:00.434-06:002015-12-29T19:23:00.434-06:00It's been fun keeping track, that's for su...It's been fun keeping track, that's for sure! Ooh, I just looked that book up . . . It looks good! And creepy. (I mean, what's up with putting cages around graves? o.o I like this premise.) Thanks for the recommendation, Bailey!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-19183534256112805092015-12-29T16:13:25.396-06:002015-12-29T16:13:25.396-06:00*gasps* You keep track of the books you read in al...*gasps* You keep track of the books you read in almost the same way I do! Cool :). I've read 11 of the books on your list, and I now want to read 'Emissary' just because the cover is GORGEOUS. <br />Did you seriously ask me to give you book recommendations? Bad idea, Tracey, REALLY bad idea. I could give you a list that's a mile long :D. *sighs* I suppose I'll try to limit myself to half a mile. *hands you book list* (in no particular order) ... <br /><br />1. Resistance by Jaye L. Knight <br />2. Dare by Tricia Mingerink <br />3. The Blue Door by Christa Kinde <br />4. Prophet by R.J. Larson <br />5. Counted Worthy by Leah E. Good<br />6. The Captive Maiden by Melaine Dickerson <br />7. The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine <br />8. Swipe by Evan Angler <br />9. The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann <br />10. The Door Within by Wayne Thomas Batson <br />11. Draven's Light by Anne Elisabeth Stengl <br /><br />I probably should stop there. Hopefully I didn't give you a bunch that you have already read :D. <br />Best book of the year? Um ... uh ... I read WAY too many books to pick just one favorite! *cough* Plus I didn't start keeping track of them 'till last month, so I forgot half of them. *cough* So I just won't pick :D. <br /><br />~Savannah Perran Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-88367006778924289982015-12-29T15:30:07.179-06:002015-12-29T15:30:07.179-06:00THIS. POST. ALL THE BOOOOKS. <33333 I ADORE THI...THIS. POST. ALL THE BOOOOKS. <33333 I ADORE THIS.<br />Like you said, us bookworms do love to be nosy and see each other's bookshelves. XD<br /><br />Oh wow, it looks like you had a wonderful year of reading. All these gorgeous books. *drools* I so need to add so many of these on my ever growing to-read pile.<br /><br />So are Dee Henderson's books good? We have a bunch in the bookstore I work at and I keep wondering if I want to try any. They're different from what I normally read, but I've been trying to try new genres, so I was thinking about those.<br /><br />52 books! That's one book for each week of the year. YOU ARE AWESOME. This was like my least read year in a long time. It's horrid! I only read like...30. I so hope I can read more next year. I miss reading!<br /><br />I adore how much more fantasy you read than anything else. The best. XD<br /><br />Best book of the year? Oooh, what a fun question! Well, I would say Howl's Moving Castle, but that was my 3rd reread so I don't know if that counts. XD But this IS the one I'm recommending and saying you absolutely MUST read or your life will totally be dark or meaningless. READ IIIITTT.<br />Anyways, best book... Maybe either Entwined by Heather Dixon or Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore. Both so good! Worst book would be Aquifer by Jonathan Friesen, I sadly couldn't get into that one.<br /><br />And I could discuss books forever and ever so I better stop there before I write a whole book-worth of a post. XDChristine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-80940128980405954352015-12-29T12:54:34.283-06:002015-12-29T12:54:34.283-06:00"Books, glorious books! I'm anxious to r..."Books, glorious books! I'm anxious to read them!"<br />I've only read 15 out of the list, however. I'm including Full Disclosure, but I really shouldn't because I never finished it. (shame)<br />But Golden Daughter- Oh! the beauty and the pain! To Kill a Mockingbird is also a favourite. Are you planning on reading Go Set a Watchman? <br /><br />If you want more mystery in your diet may I recommend Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express? Yes, it's about murder, two in fact. But the ending is a twist I'll never forget. <br />If you want some superhero books in your diet I recommend John W Otte's Failstate books. The first one is about beginner superheroes trying to get their licence on a reality t.v show. (Odd idea, I know. But the book is awesome)<br />If you want a filling book that gives you incredible boasting rights when you finish it, I recommend Les Miserables. <br />Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760994961683034493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-61566618810496560792015-12-28T22:49:22.023-06:002015-12-28T22:49:22.023-06:00BOOKS. *inner bookworm flails about and throws con...BOOKS. *inner bookworm flails about and throws confetti in the air* You could talk about books all day, and I would still be ready to talk some more. <br /><br />I started keeping track of aaaallll the books I read last year but then...yeah. I kinda stopped. Since I didn't have a written record, I decided to look through ALL my bookshelves and racked my brain for the measly amount of titles I have read this year. I came up with a rather depressing figure. Yeah, I haven't exactly read as much as I would like this year :( I'm currently in the midst of reading like six books...Sad but true.<br /><br />I'm REALLY hoping to read a lot more this upcoming year. I'm participating in the 12 Month Classics Challenge which I found on this lovely blog called You, Me, and a Cup of Tea. I have shamefully not read very many classics, and I am attempting to remedy that in 2016. Some books I would DEFINITELY recommend would be all of Melanie Dickerson's fairytale retellings. They are just wonderful!!! I'm reading her latest one, The Golden Braid, and it's sooo amazing! I also quite enjoy Wayne Thomas Batson's Dreamtreaders series. It's probably not my favorite of his books, but they're still really good! (I mean, c'mon, they're by Sir Batson. How could they be anything short of fabulous??) <br /><br />Really enjoyed hearing about all the books you've read! Here's hoping for a very bookish 2016!m a r y l i zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505343613442203117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-25911606961429853002015-12-28T22:13:46.005-06:002015-12-28T22:13:46.005-06:00Hey, I started keeping track of the books I read t...Hey, I started keeping track of the books I read this year! Fabulous idea for a post. :) My favorite book this year...hmm, probably A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I'm also really enjoying the Chronicles of Prydain, by Lloyd Alexander, not because they're spectacularly written or anything but because it's fun to read a fantasy aloud to little siblings. Ooh, and I also sorta discovered G.K. Chesterton's writing this year. His "Orthodoxy" was really good. Wow, this was a long comment. :)Megan the Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978560952822239158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-39101121748979409012015-12-28T22:08:39.001-06:002015-12-28T22:08:39.001-06:00Loved seeing so many C.S Lewis titles. The Plain K...Loved seeing so many C.S Lewis titles. The Plain Kate cover is adorable.Skye Hofferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385765274513034927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-76576841380907689352015-12-28T21:48:18.271-06:002015-12-28T21:48:18.271-06:00That's awesome you keep track of all the books...That's awesome you keep track of all the books you read! I tried that for a time... I'm not actually sure why I don't anymore... :P I would suggest The Caged Graves by Dianne K. Salerni. I'm not sure if your life will be dark and meaningless without reading it, but it is one of my favorite books. :)<br />-BaileyBailey Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04127279703518414055noreply@blogger.com