tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post8799607889116859221..comments2023-06-02T04:45:48.048-06:00Comments on The Kids Were All Wright: The Kids Were All Right Book ListEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-83867955176656119902010-10-06T17:59:15.453-06:002010-10-06T17:59:15.453-06:00Must adjust my monitor's color values! Sorry, ...Must adjust my monitor's color values! Sorry, B, it looked like a yellow asterisk next to Tao of Pooh. Can't believe Em and I have some of the same tastes in books when her musical choices are generally too weird for me.Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158682872252632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-33399451130304149622010-10-06T17:25:06.923-06:002010-10-06T17:25:06.923-06:00Thanks for adding my books Em!
Dan, Em was the o...Thanks for adding my books Em! <br /><br />Dan, Em was the one who recommended the Tao of Pooh. I have read parts of that book, but not enough to recommend. <br /><br />Umm... I've read 18. There are 4 series in there, and I've started a massive amount, but I just need to get in gear and finish them!!!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883364373594133303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-44388810298935883212010-10-06T14:52:33.824-06:002010-10-06T14:52:33.824-06:00Cool Dan- I will give it a listen.
"eh... Bo...Cool Dan- I will give it a listen.<br /><br />"eh... Books..."<br />-Matt on Matt's book listMatt Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738047059423190096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-56540742452432431462010-10-06T12:21:21.495-06:002010-10-06T12:21:21.495-06:0083 for me plus the series books(Twilight, Harry Po...83 for me plus the series books(Twilight, Harry Potter, Narnia, Children of the Promise and Work & Glory). I'm excited to read more. I loved "Endurance" I've read it twice and love it so much. I, too, like survival stories and it's an incredible one. Also loved Life of Pi and The Book Thief. I agree with all your comments regarding those. Frankenstein, also, is awesome!<br />Haley and Allison stayed for the week. I'll drive them back to Rexburg on Monday. And, Cody (Sarah's boyfriend) couldn't come last weekend, so he and Sarah are coming Friday.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-14325823028728149532010-10-06T10:57:23.080-06:002010-10-06T10:57:23.080-06:00Yikes, only 58 for me! (Quite familiar with many, ...Yikes, only 58 for me! (Quite familiar with many, many more, but I can't remember actually reading the books in full.) Wow, I am behind! If you add the various series books (3 in Ender series, 7 in Potter, 7 in Narnia, etc., it's 22 more). Also, the book club that Lorri and I belong to is reading Endurance (about Shakeleton's polar adventures) right now, so I'll soon have that one done--then it will be 59, woo hoo!<br /><br />Yes, Em, on Pi and "love God" beyond any religions or categories. So much in that book that is just terrific and thought provoking...<br /><br />Glad you're enjoying the Dutcher interview, Em! I loved doing it and also think it's quite compelling even if someone doesn't know his movies well. Creative people talking is always fascinating.<br /><br />Finally a shout out for the Tao of Pooh that B put on the list. Loved it! Great, fun intro to Taoist thought and simply a healthier way of living (in harmony with life rather than trying to run it). I know it's one of Alex's favs, too.Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158682872252632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-42765903339778939252010-10-06T09:33:07.191-06:002010-10-06T09:33:07.191-06:00Oops! Thanks Dan, I'll get on that. I subscr...Oops! Thanks Dan, I'll get on that. I subscribed to your podcast last night and listened to most of the first chunk of interview with Dutcher (I've never seen his stuff- I have stayed entirely away from Mormon cinema. The interview is interesting anyways.) Also- what a great month to read Frankenstein! I think you will be pleasantly surprised. The monster is a far cry from the green faced hulk that can't even form a word. Why did Hollywood do that?<br /><br />Oh and Life of Pi- fun read that makes you think whole time while reading and much to ponder after wards. LOVED the chapter about that island...... I always love survival stories, this one was a most excellent one combined with interesting views on religion. I just loved Pi with his, "I just love God".<br /><br />Amy- who's staying with you this week?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-64637546920069765052010-10-06T09:08:02.200-06:002010-10-06T09:08:02.200-06:00Oh yeah. I'm happy to do a separate post with ...Oh yeah. I'm happy to do a separate post with my reasons soon. Maybe tonight.<br /><br />Matt, I think you especially will enjoy the interview I did with Richard Dutcher at Mormon Stories. There is a lot on his faith journey that likely won't resonate, but there is a TON on his journey as a filmmaker and extensive looks at each of his films and what he was thinking, what he loved, what mistakes he thinks he made, etc. The whole interview is about 6.5 hours long, so just take it one chunk at a time.<br /><br />Finally a fun tweak to Em: I love a great "heroine" but I am not so keen on "heroin." (See your note on the Anna Pigeon series... Tee hee. Posting late at night when tired always bites me too)Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158682872252632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-43833979302717370182010-10-06T09:02:02.394-06:002010-10-06T09:02:02.394-06:00Still haven't had time to figure my number. Be...Still haven't had time to figure my number. Before then, let me say thanks for posting the reasons you have posted. Fun to hear about the "whys" of certain selections.<br /><br />From your suggestion, Em, I am definitely going to make Frankenstein my next read. I have heard from many others in the past two years about how totally awesome and interesting it is and now you've pushed me over the top. I'm doing it!<br /><br />Other random notes:<br /><br />Fun to hear the most recommended. Let me simply say for those who have yet to try Life of Pi that it, along with The Book Thief, are the two biggest surprises in the past few years for me. Out of the box books that still capture my imagination and crop in my consciousness regularly.<br /><br />Still happy to send anyone who asks a free copy of the Speaking of Faith book.Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158682872252632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-63561726230137726502010-10-06T08:49:41.406-06:002010-10-06T08:49:41.406-06:00I don't think I submitted any comments on the ...I don't think I submitted any comments on the books I chose. I will have to get on that. Not this week--I have company and am speaking in Sacrament Meeting. And, yes, I do love holocaust books. Sounds like I need to add "Night" to my "to read" list. By the way, I don't know if any of you have seen "Good Reads" on Facebook. I have done it and have added lots of comments on there. It might be a good way for us to share this information with each other. It's pretty easy to do.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-64110968462055456652010-10-06T00:52:51.157-06:002010-10-06T00:52:51.157-06:00I think the quotes are a lot of fun! If anyone ha...I think the quotes are a lot of fun! If anyone has a few to add that contributed to the list (especially if you didn't provide any explanations to me)- feel free to email me a few quotes.<br /><br />Also- Dan sent a nice little insight with all his choices, but I just couldn't put them all on here. If anyone is interested, I could cut and paste them somewhere else. <br />I know we all expressed interest in having our choices explained (I know I really like hearing why people chose what they did) I believe we came up with the idea of every contributor making a separate post kind of explaining what they want to explain. If anyone was up to doing that, feel free, I think it would be an awesome addition.<br /><br />(Many of course need no explanation, -they're classics for goodness sakes-, but sometimes they mean more to you then meets the eye.)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-45001177061497022122010-10-05T23:12:21.913-06:002010-10-05T23:12:21.913-06:00My number was 74! How is that for random? Better...My number was 74! How is that for random? Better get reading pops, I got one on you. Of course if I was to count all the books in the series recommended, the number would be more like 133.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-78703998331248258662010-10-05T23:01:08.860-06:002010-10-05T23:01:08.860-06:00I thought I would point out that To Kill a Mocking...I thought I would point out that To Kill a Mockingbird is the single most reccommended book on the list followed by a 3 way tie between: Life Of Pie, Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter.<br /><br />I think I will do the quotes now, I need something to get the Dexter season finale out of my head.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-31830847429307511022010-10-05T11:42:14.220-06:002010-10-05T11:42:14.220-06:00"I didn't get it, and it sucked"
-Ge..."I didn't get it, and it sucked"<br />-George WrightEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-81266425926731728552010-10-05T08:47:58.641-06:002010-10-05T08:47:58.641-06:00Looking forward to see some of the comments, Em, a...Looking forward to see some of the comments, Em, about why folks chose certain ones. I'm excited to do some reading! <br /><br />I'll have to go through these thoroughly to see, like George, which ones I already have read (and which of HIS sucked!). I actually am not completely recommending all the ones I listed as totally compelling but simply interesting or landmark for me in some way. So before anyone takes my recommendations on, I'm happy to explain my thinking and give more what to expect if you were to dive in...Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158682872252632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-64070246524431830842010-10-05T08:43:51.838-06:002010-10-05T08:43:51.838-06:00What, don't love medieval tales about hiding d...What, don't love medieval tales about hiding documents that the church doesn't want to see come out and possibly undermine certain views it's been pushing?! It's a precursor to the Mark Hofmann saga (except the Eco book adds in some forbidden sex, etc.).<br /><br />BTW, I'm now a regular host of the Mormon Stories podcast (www.mormonstories.org) and we just posted a long but very interesting interview I did with Richard Dutcher, and on the 15th we'll be releasing one I did on the Mark Hofmann bombings and forgeries (that day is the 25th anniversary exactly of the first bombs). Then, sometime in the coming month, the founder of the podcast is going to be interviewing me about my faith journey, etc. I'll let you know when that one goes up.Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158682872252632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-31645887505443710622010-10-05T07:41:49.651-06:002010-10-05T07:41:49.651-06:00Nice list, I wish I could add some more. The list...Nice list, I wish I could add some more. The list reminded me of some other good books. I made a quick count and I believe I have read 73 of the book on the list. One mark for a series except I counted the three of the "cold skin, doggy books" by Meyer. The worst of them all was The name of the Rose by Eco. I didn't get it and it sucked. Sorry, Dan.Popshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345516809265073813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574902894146998478.post-70724050713798130302010-10-04T08:52:19.474-06:002010-10-04T08:52:19.474-06:00Thanks, Em, for doing this. I could probably add ...Thanks, Em, for doing this. I could probably add a few more since I submitted my list. Some good books out there!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.com