tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post2230640731383603231..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Top Ten Tuesday: A Decade of My Best BooksKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12492763128596049842019-06-02T06:44:07.822-04:002019-06-02T06:44:07.822-04:00Well, you are talking to a cover snob, so I can un...Well, you are talking to a cover snob, so I can understand a cover putting you off. However, Ryan Dean was an incredible character, and there is this one event that happened in the book, which I thought Smith did so well. I'm crying here just thinking about it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79650525386344219872019-06-02T03:39:16.862-04:002019-06-02T03:39:16.862-04:00The Truth About Alice is also one I am so curious ...The Truth About Alice is also one I am so curious about and I am still dreaming of getting a copy of The Serpent King. I have to say that although everyone praises Winger, but for some reason I hate the cover so much DD: Is it bad if I never really pick it up for that reason? I did read The Sky is Everywhere and while I liked some aspects of it, it wasn't one for me...Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45502807244655718602019-06-01T10:23:52.168-04:002019-06-01T10:23:52.168-04:00Save the Date is one of the only Matson books I ha...Save the Date is one of the only Matson books I have not read. It slipped through the cracks for me last year, but I am hoping to get to it this year as a 2018 Throwback. Second Chance Summer is sad. It's a family's final summer together as their father is dying, but it's also very beautiful, because they were given that gift to reconnect before it was too late. Just have the tissues ready. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88348801970785398322019-05-31T22:09:14.742-04:002019-05-31T22:09:14.742-04:00Sam, I have heard of Jeff Zentner's "The ...Sam, I have heard of Jeff Zentner's "The Serpent King" a couple of times so far. I am curious about it a lot. Thanks for mentioning it! I'll have to write it down on my wish list. I was happy to see "Second Chance Summer" on the list, because it's on my To-Be-Read pile but it's one I hesitate to read due to its reputation for being a sad book. I have been stumbling on the idea of reading painful things because they're enriching. So, I expect this book will find its way onto my reading list this summer. Have you read Morgan Matson's most recent book, "Save the Date"? It's the only book of hers that I still don't own. I like her stories a lot. They are cute--although, I will say that they, for the most part, haven't been diverse in any way and that bothers me. Ah. So many lovely books on your list!! Dinasoaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303683677407160128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16579502302716432362019-05-30T19:04:04.423-04:002019-05-30T19:04:04.423-04:00I know I tend to read the smaller, less hyped book...I know I tend to read the smaller, less hyped books. Fingers crossed you get to check out one or more of these. They were all wonderful!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-74930428663679200082019-05-30T19:03:10.896-04:002019-05-30T19:03:10.896-04:00I hope you get to it. That book was so, so wonderf...I hope you get to it. That book was so, so wonderful!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3513268373799715632019-05-30T19:02:50.691-04:002019-05-30T19:02:50.691-04:00I never had "a" favorite, so I just look...I never had "a" favorite, so I just looked at all my 5-star reads, and picked one that really left an impression on me. It was hard. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52435635695981463442019-05-30T19:02:11.921-04:002019-05-30T19:02:11.921-04:00I am surprised you have not read any of these, bec...I am surprised you have not read any of these, because you are a good mixer. But, you know me, keeping it obscure. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12295468283859111282019-05-30T12:08:23.703-04:002019-05-30T12:08:23.703-04:00I can not believe I have not read one of these. I ...I can not believe I have not read one of these. I have hard and even have some on my TBR but read - 0. What a shame. I will have to correct this. <br /><br />MaryMary @ StackingMyBookShelves!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07510254497363581723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13240171617616125902019-05-30T06:33:00.366-04:002019-05-30T06:33:00.366-04:00I've not read any of these but I'm happy t...I've not read any of these but I'm happy to see Opposite of Always on your list since that's one in my pile to read this summer. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69358958428282678452019-05-30T06:10:40.300-04:002019-05-30T06:10:40.300-04:00I don't know any of these :(
I cheated with th...I don't know any of these :(<br />I cheated with the topic as I couldn't remember what book was a favourite each year for 10 years... I can't even pick my favourite from last!Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72218580231184457272019-05-30T04:20:53.594-04:002019-05-30T04:20:53.594-04:00I'm kinda bummed I've read NONE of these b...I'm kinda bummed I've read NONE of these books that made your list. Need to remedy that! Ruzaika @ Wordy & Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622559256241751912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13525354203979914482019-05-29T19:59:48.888-04:002019-05-29T19:59:48.888-04:00I have been working my way through Brody's old...I have been working my way through Brody's older books. I have really been enjoying them all. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52583450702631587452019-05-29T19:59:22.633-04:002019-05-29T19:59:22.633-04:00This was a time consuming, though enjoyable, listThis was a time consuming, though enjoyable, listSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42298744808495178302019-05-29T19:58:58.872-04:002019-05-29T19:58:58.872-04:00Yes. I think I spread it out over two days. I had ...Yes. I think I spread it out over two days. I had so much trouble deciding. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71056499395958170012019-05-29T19:58:31.950-04:002019-05-29T19:58:31.950-04:00That scene crushed my soul. That scene crushed my soul. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40762158382479993852019-05-29T19:58:08.547-04:002019-05-29T19:58:08.547-04:00Mathieu writes great books. I am a solid fan of he...Mathieu writes great books. I am a solid fan of her work. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-27328845366132506102019-05-29T19:57:41.211-04:002019-05-29T19:57:41.211-04:00I have read four of Smith's books (3 featuring...I have read four of Smith's books (3 featuring characters from the same world). All were interesting and thought provoking. He reminds me a little of A.S. King in how interestingly odd his books are. The part that made you cry - yeah, that part made me sob uncontrollably. My heart physically hurt, but at least it did move the plot forward and wasn't for nought. High five that kid, who loves Opposite of Always for me. That book does not get enough love. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6719266270545419052019-05-29T19:54:27.280-04:002019-05-29T19:54:27.280-04:00Ryan Dean is one of my most favorite characters ev...Ryan Dean is one of my most favorite characters ever!! Smith writes some really interesting books too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21401316080148895372019-05-29T19:53:57.435-04:002019-05-29T19:53:57.435-04:00If you need a good cry, you should definitely read...If you need a good cry, you should definitely read Second Chance Summer. It's not a secret what's going to happen. We find out in chapter 1, but I thought it was done so beautifully, and it was really touching. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14033224313777101832019-05-29T19:52:56.959-04:002019-05-29T19:52:56.959-04:00I am sad you didn't like one of my favorites, ...I am sad you didn't like one of my favorites, but different books for different readers. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33639021917664028402019-05-29T19:52:14.554-04:002019-05-29T19:52:14.554-04:00I think because it was a debut, it didn't get ...I think because it was a debut, it didn't get a ton of love, but it was already optioned. I hope that film is made too, because the story is wonderful. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53698310067779737982019-05-29T19:51:29.440-04:002019-05-29T19:51:29.440-04:00I love making lists, even when it's hard. I al...I love making lists, even when it's hard. I always do those week long "favorites" at the end of the year, which are painful and wonderful at the same time too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67670441396877906962019-05-29T19:50:07.928-04:002019-05-29T19:50:07.928-04:00I had the 5-star criteria, but I still had a lot o...I had the 5-star criteria, but I still had a lot of books, because I read a lot of books. I think it's important to throw love on the little books. I loved a lot of hyped books too, which appeared on a million lists this week, but I like to shine a spotlight on other books too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24425136402140975982019-05-29T19:48:40.252-04:002019-05-29T19:48:40.252-04:00I can tell you they were all great!I can tell you they were all great!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com