tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post4749626885971199338..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: One Old, One New: Chasing the Dream EditionKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53007199430083412642020-03-25T06:11:57.486-04:002020-03-25T06:11:57.486-04:00I think it's important to offer those contrast...I think it's important to offer those contrasting examples. Like with Goofus and Gallant, the right and the wrong, the good and the bad. We can't just always show the wrong things, you know? Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72023765916562328322020-03-24T22:37:52.815-04:002020-03-24T22:37:52.815-04:00Unscripted sounds interesting. I have to admit I d...Unscripted sounds interesting. I have to admit I don't know too much about the ins and outs of the comedy industry so it would be nice to learn about it a bit more. I also really like the sound of the comparison of the two love interests so you can see which is the better for her. Jesse's Girl sounds good, and I really like the sound of the main character who is passionate, persistent and learns to be resilient when it comes to what she wants to do. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83492781432158676702020-03-22T11:24:26.390-04:002020-03-22T11:24:26.390-04:00And it was done well, because Kenneally always wri...And it was done well, because Kenneally always writes the best books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66983881924179486052020-03-22T10:58:57.670-04:002020-03-22T10:58:57.670-04:00Maya and Jesse sound awesome; the whole celebrity ...Maya and Jesse sound awesome; the whole celebrity romance thing is really appealing to me!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66417612807148394032020-03-22T09:17:13.821-04:002020-03-22T09:17:13.821-04:00If you need a little something not too heavy, but ...If you need a little something not too heavy, but with depth, that will ultimately leave you happy, read a Hundred Oak book. I am lucky that they had them all at my eLibrary, so no buying or waiting, since the series is pretty oldSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-17819361304686576032020-03-22T08:48:18.452-04:002020-03-22T08:48:18.452-04:00These both sound really good. I love stories that...These both sound really good. I love stories that include music and hope to tackle Miranda Kenneally's series someday. I am so happy you enjoyed both of these, Sam!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47441667840691647372020-03-22T05:20:52.269-04:002020-03-22T05:20:52.269-04:00Well that seems like kismet! Can't wait to see...Well that seems like kismet! Can't wait to see, which book you end up selecting. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57660362215494512342020-03-21T21:13:44.022-04:002020-03-21T21:13:44.022-04:00Great reviews and I have a prompt for "follow...Great reviews and I have a prompt for "following their dreams" for one of my reading challenges that I haven't chosen a book yet for. I'll have to keep these in mind.Ali @ Ali's Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487595062262883183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14343227697179209572020-03-21T06:08:44.506-04:002020-03-21T06:08:44.506-04:00I am so happy I am finally reading May releases, b...I am so happy I am finally reading May releases, because that means I will be reading Kenneally's new release soon! Something to look forward to, which I really need these days. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80855724734875142172020-03-20T22:30:15.805-04:002020-03-20T22:30:15.805-04:00I loved Jesse's Girl, and like you ,I enjoyed ...I loved Jesse's Girl, and like you ,I enjoyed Maya's family, and the banter between Jesse and Maya. Their story was so much fun, and I can't wait for us to read Keneally's newest book, since she is a favorite of both of ours. <br /><br />Lindy@ A Bookish EscapeLindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83832574392375824522020-03-20T19:30:17.380-04:002020-03-20T19:30:17.380-04:00Glad to see we share some musical tastes. Both boo...Glad to see we share some musical tastes. Both books were sort of inspirational in the way the two young women fought for what they wanted . Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83789275343134032092020-03-20T19:21:52.816-04:002020-03-20T19:21:52.816-04:00I liked Savannah. I just have Defending Taylor, an...I liked Savannah. I just have Defending Taylor, and then, no more. I am excited about Kenneally's new book though. Early reviews are really goodSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40149515659780335822020-03-20T19:20:41.869-04:002020-03-20T19:20:41.869-04:00I like that, because it's important to show go...I like that, because it's important to show good examples along with the bad. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-49840706732249562232020-03-20T19:20:10.892-04:002020-03-20T19:20:10.892-04:00Definitely one of my favorite decades. I remember ...Definitely one of my favorite decades. I remember listening to Pat Benatar in grade school. My cousin loved Heart. She got to meet them, and her husband got to play guitar with them. I am so glad she got to experience that. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79371083679589425902020-03-20T19:18:53.821-04:002020-03-20T19:18:53.821-04:00It was cute, and though sort of a departure from t...It was cute, and though sort of a departure from the sports heroines of the other Hundred Oaks books, it still fit in the series. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68886000110011657352020-03-20T19:18:14.161-04:002020-03-20T19:18:14.161-04:00Thanks, Sherry! We all sure need something to smil...Thanks, Sherry! We all sure need something to smile about these daysSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2438287027627787762020-03-20T19:17:52.619-04:002020-03-20T19:17:52.619-04:00I am seeing improv in more and more books lately. ...I am seeing improv in more and more books lately. I think I have read 3 or 4. This one, A Messy Beautiful Life, Crying Laughing, and something else I can't remember. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70946841263290675652020-03-20T19:13:52.247-04:002020-03-20T19:13:52.247-04:00Thanks! I highly recommend The Hundred Oaks series...Thanks! I highly recommend The Hundred Oaks series if you like YA contemporaries. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82104214427074822652020-03-20T19:13:18.126-04:002020-03-20T19:13:18.126-04:00I saw Tears for Fears back in 86, and I was so obs...I saw Tears for Fears back in 86, and I was so obsessed with them. I think I listened to early Madonna, but only because she was really popular. She wasn't a favorite of mine though. The character in the book loved Queen. I had such a love for English bands, when I was in my teens, but more on the shoe gazer and alternative side. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89583877979686188162020-03-20T19:11:12.588-04:002020-03-20T19:11:12.588-04:00It's such a shame, that these barriers still e...It's such a shame, that these barriers still exist for women, that they have to fight for their dreams in such a toxic environment. The boy scouts were the best! I like when authors offer that sort of contrast, and don't just show young men in a negative light. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85595360065800492372020-03-19T22:32:14.924-04:002020-03-19T22:32:14.924-04:00These both sound fantastic. I love books that show...These both sound fantastic. I love books that show people following their dreams and overcoming obstacles. Love your taste in music too. A+Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-48393594133942318032020-03-19T20:00:05.886-04:002020-03-19T20:00:05.886-04:00Reading your review reminded me how much I loved t...Reading your review reminded me how much I loved this book! It was my first by this author. I think I still have Racing Savannah to read. I need to hurry up and get to that one. Great reviews!Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30650186088891230452020-03-19T18:16:32.146-04:002020-03-19T18:16:32.146-04:00I always love these One Old One New posts---such i...I always love these One Old One New posts---such interesting connections! Unscripted sounds great. I love that it shows the juxtaposition between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship.<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-9182391869117361602020-03-19T15:24:14.571-04:002020-03-19T15:24:14.571-04:00I love Tears for Fears! I think the best music cam...I love Tears for Fears! I think the best music came out in the 80's, no doubt about it! I am also a huge fan of Heart and Pat Benatar as well :)Melanie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252201440276309731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87400785867979511352020-03-19T14:23:56.714-04:002020-03-19T14:23:56.714-04:00I love the sound of Jesse's Girl! I've jus...I love the sound of Jesse's Girl! I've just read a "musician" romance and it's put me in a happy mood for more. :)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.com