tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post1490461277270745186..comments2023-04-09T05:59:28.385-04:00Comments on Matched: Reviews and Recommendations: Top Ten Tuesday: Surprise Reactions (4/23)Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09536428856341691610noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-80839964069495832022013-04-29T09:13:43.131-04:002013-04-29T09:13:43.131-04:00Definitely - that's why I structure my ENG 111...Definitely - that's why I structure my ENG 111 the way I do. Thanks for the site spruce tips. I'll check them out!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536428856341691610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-83794515012977327472013-04-27T14:25:14.247-04:002013-04-27T14:25:14.247-04:00That's a very good way of looking at YA -- it ...That's a very good way of looking at YA -- it does just what you say and I really think it has made more people into readers who might not have been otherwise.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-11991231330461474442013-04-27T12:03:17.571-04:002013-04-27T12:03:17.571-04:00It took me a long time to get over my stereotypica...It took me a long time to get over my stereotypical belief that I had to read (and love) all the classics. I definitely think perspective plays a role in appreciating literature, and frankly, many adolescents are so far removed from the life styles and language of classic literature that they cannot connect to it even if the message is timeless. That's why in such a huge proponent of YA lit because it meets readers where they are.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536428856341691610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-79696164174377715912013-04-24T15:04:28.870-04:002013-04-24T15:04:28.870-04:00I love your story about Tess of the D'Urbervil...I love your story about Tess of the D'Urbervilles! I suppose I didn't look back far enough when saying that I only recently DNFed for the first time - if I'm perfectly honest, there are two other books I didn't finish for high school summer reading (and BSed the papers!), but that was really, really rare for me. I guess I like to think that assigned reading and reading I choose for myself are two different things. After reading your story, I think I should give those books another try now that I am older and hopefully wiser!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-635407099938083822013-04-24T15:02:45.453-04:002013-04-24T15:02:45.453-04:00You will love it - I can't wait for The Dream ...You will love it - I can't wait for The Dream Thieves to come out. I am really interested in getting more of Ronan's backstory.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536428856341691610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-63930736409528414602013-04-24T15:02:08.401-04:002013-04-24T15:02:08.401-04:00I also loved The Raven Boys, but it's somewher...I also loved The Raven Boys, but it's somewhere between Shiver and The Scorpio Races for me - better than Shiver but The Scorpio Races is still at the top of Stiefvater's reads for me! More from Riordan is always well-received!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536428856341691610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-6099690350959538332013-04-23T23:17:20.162-04:002013-04-23T23:17:20.162-04:00I love Gone Girl, it's on my list, too. I just...I love Gone Girl, it's on my list, too. I just recently checked Scorpio Races out from the library. I really enjoyed The Raven Boys, so I'm excited to start it. <br /><a href="http://natflixandbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Here's my TTT</a>Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84786669902051059.post-7652340061101452082013-04-23T20:13:20.121-04:002013-04-23T20:13:20.121-04:00Ah, Shiver was not the book for me, but she won me...Ah, Shiver was not the book for me, but she won me back with The Raven Boys. I haven't gotten to Scorpio Races, but I intend to give that one a go too. I CANNOT wait for Riordan to take on Thor! Norse gods in 2015!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com