tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post2482105987475301567..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : Jaded...Bish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-74270966838843664612011-03-02T08:11:07.402-06:002011-03-02T08:11:07.402-06:00I almost always read MG and YA novels (and PBs, of...I almost always read MG and YA novels (and PBs, of course), but if trusted friends really push an adult novel, I'll pick it up. I loved The Help, for example.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-39806508100081036592011-03-02T00:41:09.745-06:002011-03-02T00:41:09.745-06:00I can't remember the last time I read an adult...I can't remember the last time I read an adult novel. My daughter loves bringing me home books from her school library. And we spend ages choosing books to buy from the Scholastic Book Club. Our latest order arrived yesterday. So exciting!! :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-11120461863938364022011-03-01T20:46:36.941-06:002011-03-01T20:46:36.941-06:00I've had quite a few people ask me, "Why ...I've had quite a few people ask me, "Why don't you write for adults?" They look at me like I'm the crazy one.<br /><br />What they don't realize is that being an adult is boring. Kids are the ones bubbling with every new emotion, situation, conflict and decision. That's where it's at.<br /><br />And no, I don't read it either. I'm like you sighing in the kids section thinking, "Now that's more like it."<br /><br />Rock on Bish! ;)Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-48921472845155963492011-03-01T19:44:34.576-06:002011-03-01T19:44:34.576-06:00I read very few books for adults, but I did recent...I read very few books for adults, but I did recently read Shutter Island and I was blown away by his Dennis Lehane's writing. I'm sure there's good and bad in all genres.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-74159309534472922932011-03-01T16:32:56.651-06:002011-03-01T16:32:56.651-06:00I think you'll find 'poor' writing in ...I think you'll find 'poor' writing in all genres and all markets.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-7873433266198081732011-03-01T11:50:06.837-06:002011-03-01T11:50:06.837-06:00I do love kidlit! But rom-coms and chick lit is wh...I do love kidlit! But rom-coms and chick lit is where my heart lies. :)Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-59342009720966892942011-02-28T21:29:59.691-06:002011-02-28T21:29:59.691-06:00I love the term "gruplit"! I always find...I love the term "gruplit"! I always find it awkward when I try to describe non-kidlit. Two recent good ones are Ishiguro's short story collection, Nocturnes, and the recent phenom, Emma Donoghue's Room. Room features a 5-year old narrator, so it's kinda sorta kid related.Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-25104470275929299212011-02-28T20:33:26.254-06:002011-02-28T20:33:26.254-06:00Kidlit all the way for me. I don't even go int...Kidlit all the way for me. I don't even go into the adult section. I'm so in love with all the fantastic children's books out there.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-1445607723598168342011-02-28T19:33:52.654-06:002011-02-28T19:33:52.654-06:00You know, I was in that same situation. Pick up a ...You know, I was in that same situation. Pick up a book written for adults, open it, read a page or two and put it down. I finally found a couple that held my interest, but it was a search, I tell you.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-1744289979638237122011-02-28T17:03:17.525-06:002011-02-28T17:03:17.525-06:00I pretty much read kidlit too except for the Charl...I pretty much read kidlit too except for the Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse novels!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-7822622558391726412011-02-28T16:33:12.873-06:002011-02-28T16:33:12.873-06:00Ditto with Marcia on THE HELP. I'm with you, B...Ditto with Marcia on THE HELP. I'm with you, Bish, I gravitate to the YA or kid's sections at the library and feel quite at home.MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-33489672627605844562011-02-28T14:25:27.666-06:002011-02-28T14:25:27.666-06:00I am SO WITH you on adult fiction. However, I read...I am SO WITH you on adult fiction. However, I read THE HELP a couple of months ago and it held my interest all the way. Ditto ROOM by Emma Donoghue (sp?)ROOM has to be an adult novel, but that kid's voice is worthy of MG or YA!<br /><br />I love that you do not commit my pet peeve: you write "as good a writer" instead of "as good OF a writer." Refreshing post all around. :)Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-62201186479560139492011-02-28T13:17:49.647-06:002011-02-28T13:17:49.647-06:00Hey, I'm still reading PBs :)
That said, I lo...Hey, I'm still reading PBs :)<br /><br />That said, I love reading all kinds of books, both adult and children's, fiction and nonfiction. <br /><br />Go on over to Kristi's blog and scroll down a couple of posts if you want some excellent recommendations for adult fiction.<br /><br />Happy reading.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-64910882221560747252011-02-28T13:07:54.799-06:002011-02-28T13:07:54.799-06:00We went on a cruise to Hawaii, and they had an exc...We went on a cruise to Hawaii, and they had an excellent library. I read City of Ember, and then went from that delightful book to other books by different YA readers. I can't wait for my granddaughters to grow just a little more to share some of my favorites. SusanSusan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-71188372578238490712011-02-28T11:43:22.716-06:002011-02-28T11:43:22.716-06:00I spend most of my time reading kidlit, because I ...I spend most of my time reading kidlit, because I love it and need to be aware of my field. So, I haven't read new adult fiction much of late. But I did adore Susan Straight's TAKE ONE CANDLE LIGHT A ROOM, which came out last year. And on my all-time fave list are adult books, such as THE HANDMAID'S TALE, POSSESSION, THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-54053798073657962612011-02-28T11:30:10.832-06:002011-02-28T11:30:10.832-06:00I loved 'Friends Forever' and also 'Gi...I loved 'Friends Forever' and also 'Girl Who Stopped Swimming, both reviewed on my blog. Definitely recommend. ;-)Taleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-29829032418397941092011-02-28T11:06:20.926-06:002011-02-28T11:06:20.926-06:00I can't get enough of YA. I read a few "a...I can't get enough of YA. I read a few "adult" books but YA has my heart. My husband picks on me, asking if me and the other 12 year olds found what we wanted. But, you're right, it is some truly brilliant writing! People shouldn't be so quick to knock it!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-25513818975630551242011-02-28T08:15:20.860-06:002011-02-28T08:15:20.860-06:00I get so annoyed when I come across those mistake....I get so annoyed when I come across those mistake. Especially when I know how strict the rules are... <br /><br />>_<Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-81669649014175140542011-02-28T07:12:57.944-06:002011-02-28T07:12:57.944-06:00While I prefer adult fiction, it does drive me cra...While I prefer adult fiction, it does drive me crazy when I find the things that you mention. I tend to say to myself: "Even I know better than that, but this made it into the book anyway!" It's frustrating!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-28970636856986720352011-02-28T01:12:52.801-06:002011-02-28T01:12:52.801-06:00So true! Only a few "grown up" books hav...So true! Only a few "grown up" books have managed to hold my attention through to the end. Kid lit rocks!!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.com