tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post7527777972374025979..comments2024-03-25T07:05:55.997-04:00Comments on Smiling Sally: Booking Through Thursday - Peer PressureSmilingSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-71031169278270134842008-09-08T10:18:00.000-04:002008-09-08T10:18:00.000-04:00In my generation it was author Judy Blume. "Foreve...In my generation it was author Judy Blume. "Forever" and "Wifey" were totally forbidden and "Are you there God, it's me Margaret" helped get me through adolescence.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-14943497642893617342008-09-06T11:01:00.000-04:002008-09-06T11:01:00.000-04:00I'm just in the last month hearing about the Twili...I'm just in the last month hearing about the Twilight book so don't feel bad. Now I'm starting to be able to spot people reading them around town on trains and buses. I smile and think about book blogs. I still haven't read any of the Potter books, though I did see the first movie. It was pretty okay, but it dragged on for way too long and I lost interest.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-59804827432572421152008-09-05T17:24:00.000-04:002008-09-05T17:24:00.000-04:00What is your opinion on the Twilight books as far ...What is your opinion on the Twilight books as far as being "safe" for teenagers to read? Congrats on your 100th!2nd Cup of Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05478944775613602625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-63436380469384678952008-09-05T14:07:00.000-04:002008-09-05T14:07:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your 100th post! Way to go, now...Congratulations on your 100th post! Way to go, now onto the next 100!A Blog In The Roughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484905912366572794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-70135973392639686882008-09-05T11:14:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:14:00.000-04:00Oh and happy 100!Oh and happy 100!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-71086872165375001592008-09-05T11:13:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:13:00.000-04:00I'm with you on the Harry Potter books. Didn't en...I'm with you on the Harry Potter books. Didn't enjoy it. I did read the first one because I wanted to speak intelligently and not by rumor and off the top of my head to teachers about it. <BR/><BR/>I don't think I've caved to peer pressure to read certain books, I might have been curious to see what all the fuss might be about, but it's not a pressure thing. And if I don't like it, I have no qualms about stopping the read. This last year I did read a book I forced myself to finish but that's because I wanted to see if it redeemed itself in the end. It didn't. Sad mistake on my part.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-78508221443327121492008-09-05T07:53:00.000-04:002008-09-05T07:53:00.000-04:00As a voracious reader of many different authors, I...As a voracious reader of many different authors, I have to totally disagree with rjsbooklady. These books were incredibly well written, the characters are rich in personality, and you find yourself really loving them and caring about them. I do not see where anyone could term Bella as a weak main character. I'm stunned by book lady's review!<BR/><BR/>Justine :o )Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07011990752073017542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-62948354273797794452008-09-05T07:48:00.000-04:002008-09-05T07:48:00.000-04:00Hey Sally, I actually started reading the Twilight...Hey Sally, I actually started reading the Twilight series because of blogger and email friend pressure, and boy am I glad I did! They say it's young adult fiction, but it works just fine for this 38 year old. The story line is absolutely amazing and sucked me in within a page or two. EXCELLENT writing. I do encourage you to at least try the first book. It's in large softcover at Walmart for just 8.88! Can't beat that!<BR/><BR/>Justine :o )Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07011990752073017542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-3484177309578156822008-09-04T22:17:00.000-04:002008-09-04T22:17:00.000-04:00Happy 100 post! I do sometimes feel left out if I...Happy 100 post! I do sometimes feel left out if I don't read the books that are really talked about alot. Like Harry Potter or Twilight but usually I wanted to read them anyway also.Confuzzled Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738492612572914119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-29617581335532895572008-09-04T20:57:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:57:00.000-04:00It's not so much about feeling pressure for me. I...It's not so much about feeling pressure for me. It's more about being curious and my interest is peaked when everyone is talking about a book or a series. I do have to say, though, that the Harry Potter books never caught my interest at all.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-5984125910071707132008-09-04T20:51:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:51:00.000-04:00Haha! Seems like many of us didn't give in... exce...Haha! Seems like many of us didn't give in... except for Harry Potter. :)<BR/><BR/>JM @ TheBookStacks.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-52957527906759732712008-09-04T20:49:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:49:00.000-04:00Hi Sally,I like you do not feel pressure to read b...Hi Sally,<BR/>I like you do not feel pressure to read books. I did read Twilight and loved it. It was more of a love story than a gory story. I read the first Harry Potter book, and some what like it, but was not inspired enough to read on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-38000354830101571332008-09-04T20:36:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:36:00.000-04:00My son is pressuring me to read Tuesday's With Mor...My son is pressuring me to read Tuesday's With Morrie and a friend said that I HAVE to read another book by the same author, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. I figure that if something grabbed the attention of these two, it might very well be worth reading! I don't usually give into pressure, but if I know someone's taste is similar to mine, I will probably pick the book up.<BR/><BR/>I have only just started hearing about the Twilight books, and actually just read yesterday that the next books publication is being delayed because the author was very angry that part of her new book was leaked. And who can blame her since she said it was a rough draft and not close to the finished product, but why punish loyal readers by making them wait? Anyhow, Justine of Justine's Froggy Bloggy has some book reviews on the series and she loves the Twilight books!<BR/><BR/>KadyLife on the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900293336540009564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-64705188787312197922008-09-04T20:31:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:31:00.000-04:00hey, what is this about giving away a book on your...hey, what is this about giving away a book on your 100th post? says who? I want names!caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-61727710080246570412008-09-04T20:15:00.000-04:002008-09-04T20:15:00.000-04:00lol! Now I have to read Peyton Place.lol! Now I have to read Peyton Place.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-92125080928849166182008-09-04T19:09:00.000-04:002008-09-04T19:09:00.000-04:00Ooh, I forgot all about Peyton Place! Yes, there w...Ooh, I forgot all about <I>Peyton Place</I>! Yes, there was definitely some peer pressure there. But I only read the "good" parts.jlshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268434704970729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-59815037094436430652008-09-04T17:08:00.000-04:002008-09-04T17:08:00.000-04:00Hi Sweet Smiling One! I've just heard about the Tw...Hi Sweet Smiling One! I've just heard about the Twilight books, my darling daughter picked up one to read on a trip and I also heard from it from one of our fellow bloggers who went to the bookstore at midnight with 1,000s of teenaged girls! But loved it! I don't know if I care to read about vamps.<BR/><BR/>I guess I've been under peer pressure to read some books. When a group of my friends read something and start gushing about it ~ I have to read the book too! I hate to be left out!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliments!<BR/>Be a sweetie,<BR/>Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-35853292658684511322008-09-04T17:07:00.000-04:002008-09-04T17:07:00.000-04:00I admire your strength of character. show me a bo...I admire your strength of character. show me a book (or a peice of cake) and I'm gone...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299901133939166510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-7997467244425569082008-09-04T17:06:00.000-04:002008-09-04T17:06:00.000-04:00I usaly do not care for vampire movies, tv series ...I usaly do not care for vampire movies, tv series so I doubt I will like the TWILIGHT series. <BR/>You are not the only one with no interest in HARRY POTTER novels, seems around me everybody has read them and loved them.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624058636860716664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-74206346644146608482008-09-04T16:25:00.000-04:002008-09-04T16:25:00.000-04:00I read the first Harry Potter and thought it was o...I read the first Harry Potter and thought it was ok but I had no desire to read any more of them. ANd, I can't remember any of the characters' names now (except Harry)which bugs me when I'm watching Jeopardy. One book I felt I should read was The Da Vinci Code since everybody and their uncle did, but I never got around to it.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891955451425764506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-89678466172997025602008-09-04T14:56:00.000-04:002008-09-04T14:56:00.000-04:00I am very informed about these books. So informed ...I am very informed about these books. So informed I'll say I've ever read them. Mainly because my step daughter got on this vampire kick and wanted them and I do try to read what the kids reading. Makes for conversation at dinner and I can try to keep tabs on it.<BR/><BR/>They are a quick easy read and will keep you on the edge of your sit, I think.<BR/><BR/>As for your question, no, I'm so used to being broke all the time I almost never indulge in buying books.Killlashandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655705881605627747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-15385504068067088502008-09-04T14:50:00.000-04:002008-09-04T14:50:00.000-04:00And here I read Peyton Place and didn't care for i...And here I read Peyton Place and didn't care for it! LOL Mom knew I was reading it and didn't care--one of the many perks of being raised by a free-thinking librarian.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-87805184565477168872008-09-04T14:06:00.000-04:002008-09-04T14:06:00.000-04:00I review what I read, yup. I cannot review books o...I review what I read, yup. I cannot review books or genres that I don't enjoy, at least the review would be passionate and insightful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-12503967463006686082008-09-04T13:59:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:59:00.000-04:00I try to ignore all pressure about books. I did gi...I try to ignore all pressure about books. I did give in once - but it was my mother in law wanting me to read Harry Potter. I liked it, but still don't understand the huge fuss.Joanne ♦ The Book Zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369534827454703222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-74842068231208172412008-09-04T13:55:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:55:00.000-04:00Actually, I know some other people who don't like ...Actually, I know some other people who don't like Harry Potter either...like I said on my post, I think that hearing too much hype ruins the book if you decide to finally read it.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.com