tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post1008376956690262651..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Review: This is How it Happened - Paula StokesKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-62064482195750601542017-07-17T19:13:37.676-04:002017-07-17T19:13:37.676-04:00I think my first Stokes book was Liars, Inc., and ...I think my first Stokes book was Liars, Inc., and I really liked it. I am starting Vicarious soon, and cannot wait to experience yet another genre with Stokes. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77951694800609099292017-07-17T17:26:43.910-04:002017-07-17T17:26:43.910-04:00I haven't yet read any of Stokes books, but sh...I haven't yet read any of Stokes books, but she's one of those authors that I follow closely anyway---I just know I'll love her books, but I can't explain why I have only picked up one so far and why I haven't read it! I'm happy that you genre-hopped with her because it certainly sounds like it was worth it!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29242495482550412432017-07-15T13:16:06.494-04:002017-07-15T13:16:06.494-04:00Seriously, book me a flight to Utah now. But as fo...Seriously, book me a flight to Utah now. But as for all the social media stuff, I am so happy it did not exist when I was a teen. The most dubious thing we had to deal with were slam books and three way calls with one person secretly on the line. The worst part about it, is that people don't realize the power of their words, this and a bunch of other social media stuff is addressed within the story in a very thoughtful way, and I felt it was done really well. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84986916197852912902017-07-15T10:57:51.080-04:002017-07-15T10:57:51.080-04:00I'm so excited to read this book!! It's re...I'm so excited to read this book!! It's really managed to capture my eye topic wise, since we do live in such a social media obsessed world. She's incredibly right about how social media can really turn around a story when it involves a tragic accident, something that wouldn't have happened pre-facebook, twitter, etc. When I was in high school, there was a tragic car accident involving 2 boys from my high school, and the Facebook statues slamming the one and praising the other one got so incredibly out of control, especially since till this day we'll never know what exactly happened. So I'm interested to see how the book deals with this kind of thing. Also, the setting sounds great, especially the national park. Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501947064278343128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77307530703569385392017-07-15T04:59:53.936-04:002017-07-15T04:59:53.936-04:00I think that is the struggle any time you are tryi...I think that is the struggle any time you are trying to approach an issue, and I thought Stokes did a fantastic job, and that is coming from someone who is known to do a bunch of eye-rolls when reading a lot of issues books. It never came off heavy handed to me. And yes! When I love a book or am excited, I try to talk about it everywhere too. 😊Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3278445651612989862017-07-15T04:57:07.424-04:002017-07-15T04:57:07.424-04:00I am so sorry about your aunt, but thanks for shar...I am so sorry about your aunt, but thanks for sharing that. I think the case with most of these issues is that the collective "we" do not believe it will affect us. I think back when I first started engaging with social media, I thought it was ok to "vent", but then I saw how bad it was getting, and just decided I could not contribute to the negative part of it any longer. I do a lot of that typing and deleting thing, without ever posting my rants, though. 🙄Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18704065881676702582017-07-15T04:24:49.594-04:002017-07-15T04:24:49.594-04:00I feel like I've been shouting out my exciteme...I feel like I've been shouting out my excitement about this book all over the blogosphere! Any time there's a blog post pertaining to this book I swoop in, gulp in every single word that has been said, and comment with intense fervour. :) My preorder is on its way! As well as the preorder swag, thanks to Paula! I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait!!!!!!!<br /><br />Also I loved reading what she had to say. I can see how it might be difficult to write about this kind of issue without being preachy, and I hope that it'll be a nice balance for me when I read it.<br /><br />Cass @ <a href="http://wordsonpaperya.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Words on Paper</a>Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60398028002441812122017-07-15T02:01:51.831-04:002017-07-15T02:01:51.831-04:00I've only read one Paula Stokes book I think b...I've only read one Paula Stokes book I think but have like 2 or 3 on my TBR! And I agree, I've noticed she seems to genre jump very well! Loved the guest post and it was nice to see her take on how she approached this book, and very important subject. Social media is often just a wildfire burning out of control and I'm glad someone is addressing it! My aunt died after being hit by a drunk driver so I can relate to where she's coming from as well. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91979215820851116572017-07-14T19:05:20.067-04:002017-07-14T19:05:20.067-04:00You read my mind. When I read issues books, I want...You read my mind. When I read issues books, I want teach not preach, and I agree, it is easy to step over that very fine line, but this book definitely did not come across as preachy. I think it's because she achieved a sort of balance by presenting the many different sides of it all. So, I was thinking rather than feeling admonished. I always hope, when I read books that touch upon certain issues, that they will reach some people. That is where the beauty lies. I hope some people internalize some of the ideas about internet shaming and drowsy driving (which is not talked about much) from this book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-41824723609490853332017-07-14T19:00:43.300-04:002017-07-14T19:00:43.300-04:00It's the sort of stuff that plays out for read...It's the sort of stuff that plays out for read on Twitter too, and is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to social media. And yeah, there is no putting Stokes in a box. I have read 4 books, and am amazed at her ability to genre jump so well. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5454633192874747792017-07-14T18:06:37.020-04:002017-07-14T18:06:37.020-04:00I loved Paula's advice!! I totally hate and r...I loved Paula's advice!! I totally hate and rebel when things get preachy, so I completely agree that it is a fine line when you are pushing an agenda or teaching a lesson in a book or movie. I more like books that make me THINK about things rather than tell me what to think. I feel like if she makes people THINK about driving and how fragile life is, then that is a win-- rather than her being like PEOPLE, YOU HAVE TO BE SAFER ON THE ROADS!! I KNOW BETTER!!<br /><br />Great review also!! I'm so hyped for this book!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288722022982656753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86894576293610520282017-07-14T17:57:33.468-04:002017-07-14T17:57:33.468-04:00This sounds fabulous! I love the fact that social...This sounds fabulous! I love the fact that social media plays a part of the story. I have read one book by Paula Stokes and it was very different than this one sounds. She does have a wide range.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36879808290188927812017-07-14T11:44:58.917-04:002017-07-14T11:44:58.917-04:00I have loved all of her books, and I was really im...I have loved all of her books, and I was really impressed with her first issues book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-81792291055297399532017-07-14T11:20:08.167-04:002017-07-14T11:20:08.167-04:00Great guest post! Paula Stokes seems to real and h...Great guest post! Paula Stokes seems to real and honest with her answer! I will need to check this book out and author! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321290309133560893noreply@blogger.com