Because I Said So Reviews: Words Move Me

Monday, December 14, 2009

Words Move Me

Words Move Me. That's the name of Sony's new literature community - WordsMoveMe.com. There, you can share with others your favorite pieces of literature and what impact they had on you; how they moved you. I was all set to share some of my favorite parts of classic books, but when I tried to recall specific works that moved me, my mind went blank. Gone were the discussions about books I'd read in high school, Farenheit 451, The Great Gatsby, Catcher in the Rye, Romeo and Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and A Tale of Two Cities. I couldn't begin to tell you what The Grapes of Wrath or Of Mice and Men was about. (Hey, I have 6 kids and they really have drained my memory stores.)

I did, however come up with a few quotes that have stuck with me. Yes, they're mostly from humor books. What can I say? I like to laugh. I don't like to read anything too deep or anything that takes too much brain power. I like light, quick reads, romances, and humor these days. I mean, when you have to put the book down 4000 times (during the first paragraph alone) to fill sippy cups, pick kids up from kindergarten, break up fights over crayons, and clean up spilled apple juice, you don't want to have to go back through a tutorial on who's who and what's going just to pick up where you left off.

Oh, who am I kidding? I mostly just read classics like One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie these days.

Ready for the really cool part? I have one Sony Reader Pocket Edition ($199.99 value) to give away to one lucky reader. I like actual books. I like the smell of books. I like the feel of them. I like to turn the pages one by one. I don't think anything will ever replace that, but I have to admit, this thing is pretty cool. It's small like a cell phone, but it holds up to 350 books! This would be awesome for travel, commuting, or just for around the house. Whenever I pick up my kids from school, I sit there in the parking lot, playing solitaire on my phone while I wait for them to come out. How great would it be to pull out this Sony Reader and dive into a good book?

To enter the contest, leave me a comment here with a literary moment that moved you and why. Did it make you think, smile, laugh, cry? Did it make you angry, happy, sad? Tell me about it and I'll choose a winner from your comments on Friday, December 18. And check out WordsMoveMe.com to see what others have to say about words that have moved them. You might even get some good ideas for books to read!

Contest open to U.S. residents. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Odds of winning are not increased by a purchase.

* Sony has empowered me to participate in this campaign and I have been compensated with a Sony Reader Pocket Edition.

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GwenieSue said...: the one moment that still sticks with me was in a book called Charley by Jack Weyland. It is where the wife is dying and the husband takes her to a carousel for one last ride. This book's ending just made me cry. It has been over 30 years since I first read the book and I still can remember the entire story.; December 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Lorna said...: Being a Canadian - I'm entering on behalf of my American best friend who is as addicted to reading as I am! I read on my PDA, which is a bit slow but gets the job done.

But I'll tell you my moment of <3. :) I have been reading chapter books since before I even entered Primary school. (Scotland) By grade 8 I was reading Tolkien and light fluff like Last of the Mohicans. (In its original three languages!) I was a book geek. (Still am!)

One day, I came home from school, I felt like crap. It'd been a rough day, I was feeling gross as a round of endo was setting in (and how do you explain that to your male teachers at the age of thirteen?) I flomped on the couch and didn't move for several hours. My Dad came home to find me there feeling miserable and asked what he could do to make me feel better.

I said "Read me the Black Stallion!" since that's what he'd always done when I was sick as a child. My father has a wonderful cultured English accent (think Michael Palin) that I only hear when he's reading. He didn't even give me a strange look, he just went to my room, got the Black Stallion and started reading.; December 16, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Ryan said...: This week it was seeing how close my daughter is to reading by herself. She would be closer if we had taught a bu ka instead of ay bee see.; December 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Steph said...: I cried at the very end if The Golden Compass. I read it before I had the 2nd book, and I was devastated to have Lyra's best friend die and be left with a cliffhanger.; December 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Maggie211 said...: I love to read! How I would love a sony reader but can not afford to buy one for myself. My favorite quote is, "My mother had a good deal of trouble with me but I think she enjoyed it" from Tom Sawyer. How true this is of many children! Happy Holidays!; December 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Kris said...: I read "Ethan Frome" in middle school and the snowy and wintery imagery really struck me. I re-read it frequently around the holidays and still enjoy it.; December 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Jennifer said...: The last book that made me cry was Dewey the Library Cat. My husband asked me what was wrong and I said "the cat died" and he burst out laughing.; December 16, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Mimicutelips said...: I don't remember being a huge fan of reading as a kid. However I grew to love it as an adult. Now as a parent a book is a great way to escape it all.; December 16, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Caron said...: I love to read when I have the time. My all time favorite book is The Thorn Birds I even named my first child Meghan :); December 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Joanna said...: Probably the first book that moved me was one called Homecoming. It was in 5th grade, so I don't remember who the author is or much about the book, but I remember the feeling of adventure. It was so exciting to read and made me want to go on an adventure of my own!; December 16, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Jennifer jentrain68@yahoo.com said...: At 16 years old I opened the Outsiders by S.E. Hinton (when she was 16!) and thus began my love affair with the written word. The trials, tribulations and downright odd names of the characters held me in trance. The distant idea of rumbles between the rich and poor kids, the idea that noone ever wins and the fight is what life is all about. Well let's just say this book touched me and sent me on a turbulant spiral with books that has yet to slow.
Jennifer; December 16, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Taylor's mom said...: I have been an avid reader my entire life, but the best moment has moved me far above any book I have read (excluding the Bible), is when my daughter preferred books to toys, as a 2 year old! She loves to read. Loves it. I love taking her to the library to get more books, it has really bonded us.; December 16, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Jen L. said...: I am moved by every book Karen Kingsbury writes. She has a way of capturing my heart and making me feel like I'm part of the story.; December 16, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Kelli said...: I am a librarian and read at least a few books each month. The most recent book that really got to me is "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay. Such a moving story. I was up all night reading find out what happened to the characters. Shiver!

irishkel at gmail dot com; December 16, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Angie M. said...: Every time I read Anne of Green Gables, I cry when Matthew dies. I know it's coming, but it is still such a sad point in the book that I can't help but cry.

I also cried when I read book 6 of Harry Potter, When Johnny dies in the Outsiders, and whenever Hallmark commercials come on.

I may just have a problem that needs some kind of therapy.; December 16, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Anissa said...: I love to read, and I devour books. Hmm a literary moment I recall...hmmm. Probably when I read Cemetery Dance (by Lincoln Child & Douglas Preston) and realized that they had really killed one of the main characters from their series. I was realy hoping it was not true, but it was :(; December 16, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Niki said...: "Little Women" I cant wait for my daughter to get old enough to share with her the wisdom, thoughts and humor in growing up and choosing a mate. My mom shared it with me and it is still one of my most favorite memories in life.; December 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Kristine said...: When I was younger, I did not like to read. For whatever reason I mentioned this to my eldest sister (who is 9 years older than me, and was in high school at the time). She looked at me shocked, stopped her homework, picked up "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle and started reading out loud to me. Then we started doing it so that she would read one chapter and I would read the next.

I will never forget her reading that first chapter to me, and saying "Speaking of ways, pet, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."

We read the rest of the series that way, and started "Little Women" before she left for college. I love to read because of this. She got me into books. I actually just finished my Library Science degree.; December 16, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Willis Family said...: The last book I remember crying to - both tears of joy and sadness - was "Same Kind of Different As Me." A very powerful book that tells the true story of a man who steps out of his comfort zone to befriend a homeless man. It is a faith-based book - which made it all the more powerful to me. It was an amazing reminder to me that that really are good people left in this world!; December 16, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Shawna S said...: How do I pick just one? I am an avid reader - I read every night in bed. Sometimes I would be reading through the night. Other times, just for a few minutes. I often disrupt my sleeping husband by laughing, crying or generally reacting to my reading. My husband, who is not a big reader, recently took up my bedtime ritual, by reading his own books.

He was so moved - by all of those countless words that move me each night - that he wanted to feel that for himself. Having the sony reader would be such a wonderful way to encourage his reading - so that he can find his own words to move him.

Shawna; December 16, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Bloggin' Mama said...: I love to read and will read just about anything I can get my hands on. Of course with 3 little ones, my reading time has dwindled over the years but any time I have a chance, I pick up a book.

However, I think my greatest literary moment has actually come from homeschooling my oldest (he's in kindergarten). My happiness comes from seeing him so happy that he can read most things now. At the tender age of 5, he LOVES books so much already and it's such a joy to my heart!; December 16, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Anonymous said...: I read the Lovely Bones about 5 years after my father's death at age 61 (I was 25). This book brought me a level of comfort that I had not been able to achieve before hand. The entire concept, the thoughts and feelings and questions it evoked, were very gripping. I read one to two books per week, and this book stands out with only a few incredible others.; December 16, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Mamapajama said...: I was a very shy child in elementary school and didn't have many friends. I did have my cat "Boots" though and he was one of my very best friends. He let me tuck him into my bed and read to him what ever books I had gotten from the library that day. Boots would lie there patiently, purring and listening until I was done reading to him then I would explain what the story meant or have a discussion about one of the characters. My Mom even has a picture of me reading to him that she took without me knowing at the time. To this day, I still love reading...and cats! But not necessarily books about cats, LOL!; December 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Aimee said...: My moment was in the 4th grade when I read Where the Red Fern grows. I remember being so moved by Billy's hardwork and love for those dogs! I also remember being VERY sad when they died.; December 16, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Amber Hugus said...: I cried when Dobby died!!!!
Enough said. I love books. My husband calls me "The Book Eater". Even with three little boys, I still find time to read 2 or 3 books a week. My Sister's Keeper was another that made me bawl! I cried through the whole last chapter!; December 16, 2009 at 12:09 PM
danga rach said...: The book The Secret Garden. The entire book..lol. When I was going through a divorce I read this book again, last time was in school. It reminded me that something or someone forgotten can have something beatuiful and waiting to bloom deep within them and we just have to see that possiblity and nurture that. Best free therapy session I had. =); December 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Julia said...: I started reading at age 3 and have never stopped. I can barely function if I don't get reading time each day. So many books have influenced me in so many ways. Lines from Stephen King's books are always running through my head. But I think the first book that really made me think about my life as an elementary school kid was Harriet the Spy. I learned that is okay to curious about everything.; December 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Jessica Anderson said...: I love reading if I ever run out of new books to read from my shelf I start reading them over again. :) I can't think of a particular line that has moved me. But my favorite book is To Kill a Mocking Bird. I read it as a young teen and have read it several times since then. :); December 16, 2009 at 12:27 PM
tommygirl said...: I have read lots of book, too many to decide on one phrase from one book. I have loved the Twilight Series, the Angel experiment Maz series. Plus romance books from James Patterson. It would be great to have all the books I ove at my fingertips!; December 16, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Chick Hatchers said...: I was moved by Parenting A Child With Asperger Syndrome because it was all about how to help my daughter learn some of the things that we take for granted, that come naturally for most people, but not my daughter. It inspired me that she can learn them and not have to live an awkward and isolated life. Such a relief for a mom who is exhausted and frustrated and worried about how she where she will fit in society.

I'd much rather read something funny. Next on my list - Howie Mandell's new book. Hopefully I will finally laugh (after several years of not laughing.)

mychildsview.blogspot.com; December 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Gail V. said...: I typically read trashy or sappy romance novels. However, having grown up with Family Ties and Back to the Future I had the desire to read Michael J. Fox's newest book. He truly is an inspiration and after reading of his struggles it made me appreciate the little things in my life such as brushing my teeth, walking...all the little things we take for granted. His words, while simply stated, made me feel more than any self-help book, biography or romance book. We should all strive to be as strong and motivated as he.

Gail V. (mstigger21@aol.com); December 16, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Penny S.(CA) said...: I don't have a lot of time to read, but having a teenage daughter.....I felt like I had to read the Twilight books. I really did enjoy them. It was great to share her excitement and laugh and cry together.

I have 2 teenagers that would really, really enjoy this Sony Reader.

My 14 year old is an avid reader. He reads and re-reads books. He truely enjoys reading. I didn't think anyone could love reading more than my 17 year old daughter....but he does. The interesting thing is that it isn't always easy for him. He has excessively sweaty hands, and when he reads the pages of his books get wet. I think this Sony Pocket Reader would be AMAZING for my son.
Thank You!; December 16, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...: I love, love The Giver, Dancing with the Swans, and so many others! What a great giveaway!; December 16, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Bekah said...: I LOVE reading and so wish I had more time to do it! I have read and been moved by so many books it is hard to decide what to write about. Nicholas Sparks is one of my all time favorite authors even though he ALWAYS makes me cry. To be honest, I like getting lost in a book, in an imaginary place, where all characters come to life and I can read about them anytime I want. Reading is such a great escape and after I have the book, I can go back and visit those "friends" any time I want!; December 16, 2009 at 12:57 PM
ctemommy said...: I love to read but with 3 kids it seems like I am reading reader's digest more often for short but good articles. Marle and Me was a fantastic, easy to read book that make me laugh and cry. I have a son who flies through books and this would be fantastic to win for him!; December 16, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Jessica said...: I have laughed until I spit soda out my nose and until I have cried when reading Laurie Notaro's books, she is so right on and funny.

jessica_jb@hotmail.com; December 16, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Sarcone said...: One of the most memorable scenes for me was the conclusion of Orson Scott Card's "Lost Boys". I read it before I had kids and cried a river. (and I don't cry) Now that I have kids I have a hard time reading that book. It just shows how a skilled author can pull you in and make you care for a fictional family as if they were real.; December 16, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Allenfamilyadventure said...: I'm not much of a crier, but I'm a LOVER of great fiction. The most recent book that moved me was Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers. It's a "modern" day retelling of the story of Hosea, and I sat in bed and sobbed over this book. My husband came to check on me, sure that something terrible had happened. I've reread this book several times and it's just as good, and tear jearking, the next few times you read it!; December 16, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Nina said...: The Pearl by Pearl S Buck. read it in high school and was very moved by the main character...her silent suffering and perserverance/; December 16, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Dayna said...: Like you, I love actual books. Only recently I've discovered the handiness of audiobooks (on a 12 hour car trip to Vegas). This gadget would be a great thing to win.

I can't think of a single literary work that I've read lately. The only book title I can even think of at the moment is Llama Llama, Red Pajama.

Sorry. I'm a loser.; December 16, 2009 at 1:35 PM
pednurse said...: I LOVE to read. I think the love of reading started when I read Little Women. A true classic about the perseverance of women doing what they need to in order to survive & thrive....even selling their hair! I'm so excited that my daughter is just about old enough to read it herself!; December 16, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Samantha G said...: One of the most moving books I read (and read, and read, and read) is The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, it just makes me cry to see such devotion in love and can only hope my husband and I can last that long with just half of that love.; December 16, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Susie said...: This is from a Child called It.

I act timid, nodding to her threats. Please, I say to myself, just let me eat. Hit me again, but I have to have food. Another blow pushes my head against the time counter top. I let the tears of mock defeat stream down my face as she storms out of the kitchen, seemingly satisfied with herself. After I count her steps, making sure she's gone, I breathe a sigh of relief. The act worked. Mother can beat me all she wants but I havent let her take away my will to somehow survive -------

This line and whole book made me cry. Children are a gift of God. Its awful that this child had to be treated this way. The positive out of this book was that after all he expierienced that he still had the will to survive. I feel now that the little things that I go through now are nothing compared to others.

I would love to have this. I havent had much time to read since having kids. Things are settling down now and I would love love love to get back into reading but I need something like this to carry along with me so that I can get a chance to read on those rare moments of quiet.; December 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Unknown said...: I have been saving my pennies to buy this for myself--winning it would be great. I am an avid reader who has read so many books I've lost count. One book that really moved me was "The Shack. When God spoke of how even those who commit horrible crimes are still deserving of his love and forgiveness made me look at things a bit differently.; December 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Donna said...: My love for reading started when my mom enrolled me in a book club when I was reading the Dr. Suess books. I guess it started with Green Eggs and Ham, Cat in the Hat, Hop on Pop, etc. and has kept on growing. When the stress of every day life and events get you down, it is easy and relaxing to get lost in a book for awhile. My family says I just need to watch how long I get "lost".; December 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM
sjdierks said...: I cried when I read the ending of "The Time Traveller's Wife." It really makes you think about the passage of time. If you could time travel, would you? You think it would be this great thing, but can you imagine knowing the manner and moment of your own death? Can you imagine visiting your own child who hasn't even been born yet? Can you imagine seeing your father who died before you were born? I don't know!; December 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Benjie said...: We've read to our children all their lives. One of the most moving books we've found is I'll Love You Forever. I still tear up sometimes when I read the refrain. But the most recent bout with this book was when my (then 2, now) three-year-old climbed up in my lap with this book, opened it, and began to quote "back and forth, back and forth, back and forth . . ." then proceeded to "read" the book to me.; December 16, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Carmen (guatelicia) said...: I LOVE to read! I always have a book with me, and have to make sure that I don't read while getting ready, or I'll be late. Every time I read a book, I feel like I'm in a different world.
I wanted a reader for my birthday, but didn't get one.

My favorite books are "Gone With the Wind", the Harry Potter and Twilight series.
My favorite lines from each book/series are "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn", "All was well" and "And the masochistic lion fell in love with the lamb".

Thanks for the chance to win!; December 16, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Jen said...: I love to read and I tend to read quickly, which is a great thing when you have kids. :) The most moving book I read recently was The Glass Castle. If you haven't read it, you should. To read what she went through and how she survived and then went on to become so successful....it's amazing. Another moment has come recently (and many times over). My son is in first grade and is just starting to confidently read. Sometimes when he's reading (aloud) I'll just look over at him and smile and my heart feels like it's going to burst with pride. I LOVE that he's reading and hope he learns to enjoy it as much as I do.; December 16, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Rainey Daye said...: When I was a teen we lived in Romania (my parents were missionaries for 30 years) and we didn't get too many new books to read. Mostly we traded books around with other missionary families, but occasionally we could find classics in English. I was pretty sick for about a week the winter I was 17 and so I dived into a big thick classic..."The Mill on the Floss". After reading for almost three days (between naps) and really getting caught up in the story and the characters I got to the end...and HATED it so much I threw the book clear across the room!! How DARE they string me along for over 300 pages, only to have the ending that it did!! To this day, I still remember that...and I have read thousands of books!!; December 16, 2009 at 2:49 PM
LuAnn said...: Language can be very limiting in the expression of scenes and situations; so it takes an exceptional wordsmith to be effective. My favorite writers move me to laugh and it feels like I just got a present from a friend. That's why I read this blog.; December 16, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Kirsten said...: To Kill A Mockingbird moves me everytime I read it. i wanted use Scout as a girl's name, but was vetoed ... good thing we had a boy anyhow otherwise I'd have had to fight really hard for it!; December 16, 2009 at 2:58 PM
JillyBeanTM said...: I love to read, but I never get the chance anymore. I'm a stay at home mom of a 15 month old boy who's a crazy ball of energy. The only time I get to read is in the bathroom. I take extremely long bathroom breaks just to get a chapter done at a time. Honestly, my favorite books have been the Harry Potter series. They got me to read when I was a stubborn teenager and refused to read anything... and now reading is my favorite de-stresser.; December 16, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Joele and Matt said...: I have always loved to read. It was never a challenge in school to read the required books. I am so thankful that the love of reading has been past on to my children. My middle child has the most love for books though. The best moment was going to a huge Barnes and Noble that had just opened and seeing her reaction when we walked in. All she could muster was a "Wow"! She was in book heaven.; December 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Anonymous said...: There are so many words that have moved me, but my first would be when I was an awkward mis-fit 12 year old reading "A Wrinkle in Time" about awkward mis-fit early teen Meg and thinking, "this book is about ME!"; December 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM
~Tammy~ said...: Had to come back and say THANK YOU to all your commenters for all the wonderful reading ideas. I can make a list before going to the library!

I am thankful my children have picked up on my love of reading. The best moments as a home schooling Mom of 7 is when reading 'catches' and my child comes to me and says "Reading is like opening a door to another place. I am THERE when I read!"; December 16, 2009 at 3:53 PM
ooooo said...: A recent literary moment for me was when I read the Middle Mom. I am a foster mom and reading the trials and blessings of another middle mom helped me vent, let loose emotions and remember why I love being that middle mom. I am only there for a moment but in that moment they are my kids and that book helped me accept that.; December 16, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Karen G. said...: I didn't used to be a big reader until my friend got me to pick up Jenny McCarthy's parenting books! Those were soo funny! But the most emotional book I think I ever read was My Sister's Keeper! Too bad they ruined the movie!!; December 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Gene, Stacy and Trenton said...: I love to read and I have a great Bible Study that I am apart of. We read a new book each month and sometimes I catch myself reading several others at the same time!; December 16, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Heather B said...: I remember as a child staying up for hours after bedtime reading books. One that I remember was "The Girl With The Silver Eyes". I imagined that I had special powers like the character in the book. Good memory! I hadn't thought about that in a long time. Thanks for jogging my memory.
bradhamh@comcast.net; December 16, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Augusta said...: I can't remember a time that haven't *loved* to read. Even as a kid I would read the same books over and over again until I had to get a new copy,staying up late with a flashlight under the covers just to read *one* more chapter. Before kids, I could take a book and just devour it in a few hours; now, I have a book I started 3 years ago that I still haven't finished. But I do enjoy reading to them every night, and with the older one, watching him love reading as much as I do, right down to the flashlight in bed. Makes for expensive trips to the book store, but totally worth it. There are so many books that have touched me over the years, there's no way to choose one favorite. From romance and drama in Gone With the Wind, to absolute terror in Stephen King's "IT", and twisted families in Flowers In the Attic. I will say the most enjoyable has been reading the Harry Potter series to my son every night and watching the movies together when we finish them.
I would love to use this to be able to keep reading to them no matter where we are.(maybe even slip a few books on there for myself) Much easier to carry than 20 pounds of books!

Augusta; December 16, 2009 at 4:51 PM
said...: Let me preface my comment by saying that I work for a school that teaches at-risk students. These are students that are at risk for dropping out and are not successful in regular school. Many of these children have bad associations with anything to do with school.

Now onto my comment.. One of the best literature moments I have had happened a few weeks ago. The students I teach are completely put off by reading. They think it is boring, "stupid", among many other choice adjectives. We were reading the modern young adult novel in class "The Hunger Games" when all this took place. Since starting this book the students came in BEGGING to read. All they wanted to do was read, and they became very angry when we had to stop because the bell rang. Now they are starting to understand how "cool" reading can actually be.

Seeing these students who hate school, reading, and writing becoming excited about a book for the first time in their lives, and being able to share that moment with them has been utterly rewarding and inspiring.; December 16, 2009 at 5:05 PM
This Mom said...: I don't know why I am trying... I never win ANYTHING. but i LOVE books I eat them. I read 400 plus pages in an afternoon. So I would love to be able to buy new one while never getting out of my chair.

I read the Shack AWESOME. One of my new top ten; December 16, 2009 at 5:32 PM
kellyH said...: my moment came last week, after months of reading to my [pretty disinterested] 10 month old son, seeing him start to light up with pleasure and actually bringing books to me to read! I love that he lights up when we get to read and I hope he will keep that love with him forever!; December 16, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Niki Z. Indiana said...: Hmmm...I have read many books and I am not one to hold back my emotions so I end up becoming emotionally involved with most books. However, one of my best book moments is when my son read The Secret Garden. I loved that book and I bought it for him to read, he didn't want to becasue her thought it would be girly so I read it again myself. After seeing me so involved in the book he decided to try it himself. Less than 24 hours later he was thanking me for the book. He read the entire day and loved it. It was so wonderful to share the love of reading with him.; December 16, 2009 at 5:51 PM
April said...: I wish I had more time to read. The last book that really moved me was Vanishing Act by Jodi Picoult. I like how the author rights about real life contraversial issues that make you reflect on what you would do if you were in that situation...; December 16, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Unknown said...: WELL of course I have been moved by a book called "BECAUSE I SAID SO" ! Hmmm wonder who wrote that one? : )
I actually was moved in many ways by your book Dawn...laughed, cried and laughed some more! OH and laughed some more !!!!!!; December 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Roger Miller said...: I, like you, love the feel of books and the smell. However, it would be nice to have a portable device with me for when I get stuck in traffic, or by a train.

Although my moment didn't bring me to tears, it scared the crap out of me, so much so, that I get squirmy anytime I am near a pet cemetary. Yes, we can blame Stephen King for that one. I wish I could pinpoint the exact moment, but it's hard to do when there are, at least, six of them. :) Give it a read if you haven't already -- Pet Semetary by Stephen King. Just keep the lights on.; December 16, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Kari said...: HI this does not relate to a book that moved me to tears to an event with my daughter who has dyslexia--we just found out that she has moved up 3 levels in reading after 3 months of homeschooling--what do I credit the success to -first of all an extreme amount of hard work from my daughter-- and secondly being able to spend more one on one time with my daughter reading book after book. We are now reading Where the Red Fern Grows A sony reader would open her world even more as we begin to look at textbooks for Jr. high and beyond.; December 16, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Janie said...: I've always liked books too, but am drawn to a reader like this for inconspicuous (sp?) mobile reading. I just finished Nicklous Sparks "The Wedding" for the second time. It reminds me so much of my own life. I wish my husband would read it.; December 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Dona said...: I love books. This past summer I was feeling particularly poor. Money was tight, business was bad. I felt sorry for myself. So I re-read Grapes of Wrath. Wow, do I feel priviledged and rich.
Dona; December 16, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Marjorie said...: One of the best moments of my life was reading The Hobbit for the first time when I was 20. I had just had my oldest child, and I read The Hobbit while nursing. It was what prompted me to read Lord of the Rings and many, many other books after that.; December 16, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Becca said...: I love books that make me think. If I walk away from a book learning more than I knew before I started, I love it. We are trying to declutter and would love to have a device like this!; December 16, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Unknown said...: I can still remember the moment in high school when I realized that Shakespeare was a God. I actually UNDERSTOOD something that most people found difficult, and I absolutely loved it. I couldn't get enough, and I made it my goal to finish college having read every one of his plays. Twenty-one years later, I am still in awe of Shakespeare's ability to communicate through poetry, to tell old stories with such passion, and to inspire others to do the same. As a high school English teacher, I now teach Julius Caesar and Macbeth to freshmen and juniors every year, and they all leave my classroom if not loving the Bard, appreciating his masterpieces and his talent to write that many lines of good old iambic pentameter. Even the "general" kids. And any literature that can have that kind of effect on kids who would otherwise rather be texting or wii-ing, is amazing stuff.

p.s. I like books in the "old school" format, too, but ya do gotta admit the reader gets points for being able to hold that much in such a small package...you think I'd have room for Dickens after getting the Complete Works of Shakespeare on there?; December 16, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Vicki said...: OK so I like to read. That is a fact. BUT my kids read more than anyone I know...they love to READ. I try all the time to buy them books upon books. It just seems I can never keep them stocked up. A reader like this would be so much fun for us. I could read some they could read a TON and we would all be happy!; December 16, 2009 at 7:27 PM
janetcc said...: My parents didn't do the tucking in and reading a book to us. I was born in 1961, in 1st grade, guess that would have been in 1966 Mrs Carter (yep, still remember her) tought us to read. I REMEMBER being PISSED OFF! Why hadn't anybody shown me this really neat thing before?! From then on I'd read anything, books, magazines, cereal boxes... and still do. I have and love Amazon's Kindle (so don't need the Sony, I know, but 'size of a cellphone' got me).; December 16, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Modern Mia said...: I am a bookworm and have been since I was 4. I will read anything I can get my hands on. I've even read the old magazines as the dentist office if they were ones I hadn't already read. Now I'm teaching my 4 year old to read and he is turning into a bookworm as well. With 3 4 years old and under, I don't have as much time to read since pesky housework gets in the way. My most recent reading memory occurred a few weeks ago. We were reading "Rooster Can't Cock-A-Doodle-Do", our most recent book from Ferst Foundation. After reading about and laughing at the antics of the farm animals, I put the children to bed. I started hearing laughing a few minutes later and went to check it out. The 4 year old crawled into bed with his 2 year old brother, turned on his flashlight, and was reading the book again to his brother under the covers. Tears rolled down my face.; December 16, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Lisa said...: My literary moment was when I was reading Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan. That book was so funny and was given to me by my dad who had been given it by a passenger on a flight he was on. This was when the book first came out and I had never heard of the book or the author. It was the funniest book!; December 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Tracy J-Flores said...: I love, love, LOVE to read!! I experience a different reading moment with every book I read. One that has stood out to me was probably when I read "Message In a Bottle" by Nicholas Sparks. I got sucked into that book, thinking there would be a happily ever after... but I ended up crying when what I thought would happen didn't.; December 16, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Tina said...: The first time I saw my then-3-year-old reading to his younger twin sisters was my most moving book moment. He learned to read while he was still in diapers and to see such a young child trying to pass on his love of reading is just awesome. He is now 5 and still loves to read to all of his siblings. I even heard him trying to teach one of his sisters to read earlier today :-); December 16, 2009 at 8:15 PM
SubWife said...: My mind is also going blank as I am trying to remember something with a substance, but... Then I remembered Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None." I was about ten at the time, sick in bed with high fever, and trying to finally finish the book. I literally jumped out of my bed when my Mom came in to ask me if I wanted tea... Does this count?; December 16, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Beth said...: I've always been a huge reader (my mom is a librarian, so I'm sure that helps!) I love being able to escape into another world that would not be possible for me to go to physically.

I am a new mother of a 4.5 week old and can not wait to start her love of reading. I am excited to read her books like "Charlotte's Web" and "The Secret Garden"!; December 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Mama Chick said...: Wuthering Heights. I had to read it in Junior English class and have since read it another dozen times. The language is eloquent, the story eternal. Bronte captures the lives of her characters like a snapshot. I could name another 20 or so books that have captured my heart. I love to read, absolutely my favorite pastime. Hard to get in much time for it with my four kids. Now that my oldest is reading, I enjoy searching out new books for her and watching her discover the secrets inside a book. Reading brings peace to my house when chaos is at its worst. Nothing settles my kids more than sitting on the bed and reading book after book. Reading, on whatever format brings you peace, is the great equalizer for us all. We can all read the same stories and yet see things so differently.; December 16, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Aries said...: i have been a huge reader since i was little. by the time i was in the 6th grade, i was snagging my moms books by Patricia Cornwell from the bookshelf as soon as she finished them. to this day i have a fascination with forensics. in high school i would easily read 10 or more books a week. the entire library staff and all of the student volunteers knew me by name because i spent so much time in the library. i remember reading the year my parents got me some of the classics for christmas. swiss family robinson, call of the wild, and oliver twist. i saved them so i can read them to my kids. my little girl is now 5 and loves to read as well so its time to break out the classics and read them with her.; December 16, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Brandi said...: I am an avid reader. I would LOVE to have this new gadget, but I cannot afford it... :( My favorite book is "Me and Emma".; December 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I am a huge reader. I used to check out the max on my library card and bike home as fast as I could to dive in.
My two biggest literary moments were: One when I had to tell my sons' to turn off their light and stop reading and go to bed. They were both so engrossed in a book they forgot to fall asleep.
and Two when one of my first grade special education students read me a basic story and looked up shocked. When I asked what was wrong, he said..."Mrs. F. I can READ now!"
I have made many powerful journeys through novels but taking the journey with a child, mine or someone elses, is the most powerful of all.; December 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I have always been an avid reader. My mother in law jokes that I truly become part of the books I read. I laugh out loud, cry, or get angry.
It is so hard for me to pick one moment. I will just pick my first that I remember was "As Long as We are Together" by Judy Blume. My parents were divorcing (but they never did and are still married) and I yelled at them "what about your marriage vows, don't they mean anything to you?!" and ran off crying.
There is a part of the book a character thinks the same things about her parents. Although it has been a long time since I read the book, I still love it.
There are so many great books out there- and this little e-reader would also allow me to read my textbooks! I heart technology.
Melissa; December 16, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Anonymous said...: I love books on tape and have listened to almost every one in our library. I don't read or listen to books that make me cry. I just don't. I like light reading. I particularly enjoyed Erma Bombeck and Louis Grizzard but they are no longer with us. Lillian Jackson Braun and her cats keep me entertained.; December 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Chantel Schellenberger said...: I love to read and have wanted one of these readers since they first came out! I'm sure it would be much easier to hold than an actual while I'm cooking dinner!!; December 16, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Danielle Gonda said...: I don't read any where as much as i would like to with the kids and work. But i know my sister would love this she loves to read and i'd like to thank her for helping with the kids and rides to work.; December 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
sara breaux said...: I love to read! I have too many favorites to list so My favorite book of this year was My Sister's Keeper. It was awesome. I would love to have the Sony Reader.; December 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Carrie said...: K, don't judge me here... Even though I'm not a teenager, the most recent thing I've read since being so busy as a mom and a student was the Twilight series. One of the reasons the first book resonated with me is because it brought back many of the feelings of falling in love that I had when I was falling in love with my husband. You can't beat reliving those kinds of moments.; December 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Unknown said...: I love reading and I'm picking the most recent and strongest reaction to a book that I can think of. Reading New Moon (yeah I know I'm older than the crowd the books are intended for) I bawled like a baby during the first few chapters. The hurt inflicted on Bella by Edward and her reaction just reminded me of what it was like in high school and to be dating only to have the rug pulled out from under you and be dumped. To me that made the book that much more real as I read it.; December 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM
lbugsh2 said...: I am a huge reader but I have to say my all time favorite book is the stephanie plum series. My favorite part is where she destroys a porsche with a dump truck. I laughed until my husband thought I would nuts. I have read tons of deep books, boring books and other stuff. My favorite was still that because frankly that is my luck.; December 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM
DeAnna said...: I have read many books from the time I was able to read til now. I still clearly remember my very favorite book when I was a kid, "The Monster at the End of the Book." I remember giggling, being fearful as we got closer to the end of the book. Then a huge relief that the monster was our lovable Grover. Now I read the book as an adult and I still laugh and be fearful even though I know the ending. It will always be my favorite book. I have given this book to many children now with the hope to inspire someone else to read and love books as much as I do.; December 16, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Jen said...: I read so much that as a child, my parents grounded me by taking away my books instead of my TV. My best literary moment was reading the end of Ender's Game (no spoilers for those who haven't read it, but it is powerful). First time I ever cried reading a book.; December 16, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Okay, I love to read, I usually read small town type of fiction books. Though recently in half price I found some Becky Freeman books. Anyway the book that came to my mind I don't even remember the title, it was a Bio. of the olympic ice skaker couple. He had a heart a attack. They had been ice skating since the were young teens They had a daughter. I remember reading it and waiting weeks to finish. And if I didn't finish he wouldn't die. Right.
christi_lewis@yahoo.com

christi; December 16, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Janie said...: My engrossment in pages and chapters (and what do you know... WHOLE BOOKS!) began in the third grade after I read the first Harry Potter book. J.K. Rowlings ability to transport me into another world gave me my a sanctuary from childhood stress; books/reading became my "anti-drug". My love for reading continued and during my 10th grade year I read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged , which opened my eyes to the plethora of ideas, emotions, and realms of alternate reality that reading could provide.

Nowadays unfortunately, between family, work, school, and extracurriculars, the only time i can read is on the bus or train... And I've just finished Plato's Republic!; December 16, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Tanya N. said...: I read all the time and enjoy traveling to foreign lands or experiencing a good mystery. I can't live without books in my life. They are an escape and an opportunity to experience something I'll never experience in my own life.; December 16, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Misty said...: I remember a crazy stressed time in college and I picked up a copy of "Enders Game" by Orson Scott Card. It transported me so well to another world that I didn't put it down until 6 a.m. the next morning. A great read@; December 16, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Linda Fleming said...: I have always loved reading. I always went to the bookmobile every week when it was nearby. I would often climb up a tree with my book in hand. Back then I enjoyed The Bobbsey Twins books. That was a long time ago.

My son also loved reading. I would go in his room at night to find him under the blanket with a flashlight and a book. Years later he gave me a card that thanked me for giving him the gift of reading. He said he could go anywhere when he read a book.

When I travel, the one thing I am sure to take along is a book or two. I couldn't just sit in a plane for hours when I could read a book.; December 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Anonymous said...: I have loved books as long as I can remember. Though I can't think of a specific moment at this point (its past my bedtime)I do remember around the years of 10-14 I was into the Babysitter's Club series. I would walk to our neighborhood book store every few days to see if a new one had come out. When a new one came out I would buy it (sometimes with change I had scraped together-they were 3.95 I believe) and I would read it the whole time I walked home (about a mile away). I still love a good series. :)

PS. This is lifewithspirit.
For the love! I can't remember my password for my blogger account!!!; December 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Colleen said...: I love to read- lately I really enjoy reading memoirs. Truth really can be stranger than fiction! One book that really moved me was the "Grapes of Wrath". I read it in high school and learned a little about compassion for other people. You could really feel the desperation of the characters in the book who were victims of circumstance.; December 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Karen said...: One of my favorite reading moments was when my daughter was in second grade and she was reading "Duck for President". As it was an election year she brought it to share with her class and read it out loud in front of the entire class. Four years later she was helping out with a kindergarten class as a fifth grader and got to read it again to them. Seeing how she was able to connect a hilarious tongue in cheek book with what was happening in the world around her was amazing. And then for her to take it that one step further and share it with other kids to help them make that same connection was pure joy. We gifted a copy of the book to a couple of her classrooms so it will continue to be shared.; December 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
momathome43kids said...: I love to read, however I am very auditory, and so I love to listen to books. I have been looking at these wonderful gadgets online, but it is just not in the budget this year, so I would love to win:) Thanks for your honest reviews, Dawn. The giveaways are great, too! Cecilia; December 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Anne said...: I love reading, always have, and am getting my 5-year-old into books as well. I can't wait until she's old enough to enjoy some of the stories I still love today-- the Anne of Green Gables series, Madeleine L'Engle, Judy Blume....

I love to be transported into another time or place, to have the words come to life in my head as I read them. I can't say that there is one book in particular that has had a profound influence on me, because I am drawn into each book I read, but I do know my copy of Jane Eyre is beginning to fall apart!; December 16, 2009 at 10:08 PM
busymom said...: I have three young kids and work a full-time research job. Life is hectic but it works for our family. On the side I am an aspiring writer and I sometimes wish I could spend my evenings doing that instead of the same, same, same dinner, homework, bathtime, toddler bed time rituals (which take longer with each kid...) Usually I can repress my urges to write (or read, under the excuse of "research" ... :) ) until late night after the kids are in bed and dishes done. More often than not this means I don't get my time, but most days I am too tired to care.

Then, recently, I stumbled on (in a yard sale!) an autobiography of Madeliene L'Engle, author of great youth books such as the 'Wrinkle in Time' series.... Anyway, she had a comment about being caught up in child-rearing, burning to write, and thinking to herself "No doubt Bronte never had to put up with such distraction and never-ending busiwork." (paraphrased by me...) I chuckled when I read it because I realized that I have some of the same thoughts and feelings as this great woman - 60 years my senior, and so admirable and successful.

It was a moment for me, and memorable because I don't get to read much (beyond Dr. Seuss)....

Thanks, Dawn. I have enjoyed your blog for the past few months now. You help me cope... or at least laugh...; December 16, 2009 at 10:09 PM
me said...: I was not a fan of reading in school. Several years ago I picked up Circle of Friends by Binchy and I was hooked! I couldn't find and read her books fast enough. I love to read now. My day job as a preschool teacher keeps me in the classics you mentioned. I love to read those as well. I think the idea of an electronic book is such a cool idea. Would love to try one of these. Merry Christmas; December 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Mary said...: I love to read, have loved books since grade school, my fondest memories were of the Laura Ingalls Wilder series- I so wanted to be Laura! Nowdays audiobooks are my best friends since I have a long commute to work. I would love a chance to win the reader- money is super tight.Thanks for the opportunity!; December 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
gilroy gal said...: This is so cool...and right up my alley! I devour books and while I agree that I enjoy the actual pages and heft of a book in my hand, this sure would be handy and portable!!

I love anything by Jodi Piccoult! She drops what I call "word bombs" that make you stop and think about what she has said.
One that has stuck with me is from "My Sister's Keeper" where she poses the question, "What if your only reason for existing ceases to exist?" Just makes me go "wow."; December 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Andi said...: My reading experience is actually my daughter's story. She is 7 and has just loved books since she was 2, she would sit in her room for hours looking at books. I thought for sure she would be an early reader but she really struggled. It was getting close to her 7th b-day and she could hardly read easy reader #1 books and then all of the sudden, she brought The Boxcar Children home from school and read the whole thing in 2 days. At first I thought she was just pretending to read and then I actually heard her reading and I asked her questions to see if she was actually comprehending what she was reading and she was. I am in awe at how well she reads now. She reads as well as my 9 year old (if not better...shhh, don't tell my 9yr old I said that) She has since checked out The Boxcar Children from the library about 3 more times and continues to read many other chapter books too. She said all she wants for Christmas is books. I would love to get the Sony reader for her. Thanks for the opportunity, Dawn!; December 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Chelsey said...: Ohgosh, I've read so many ... I remember Where the Red Fern Grows & just bawling my eyes out (at about 12 maybe?) ... most recently The Giving Tree followed shortly by the passing of my grandfather. Books, like music play such an important role in our lives.; December 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
nancik said...: I am an avid reader and read a least one novel a week along with various magazines and work related reading. I recently read "On Strike for Christmas". This book was hilarious in parts, hit some truths and had a surprisingly sweet ending. This was a good read for me as I struggle to make it through the holiday season.; December 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
sklay723 said...: When I was young my mom gave me "Anne of Green Gables" to read. It seemed pretty ambitious for me at that age, but I loved it. We lived in Canada for a short while since my father was on a Naval Officer Exchange Program, and mom had family there, so it was so great to go to PEI and see the home that inspired the book. To this day I love to read, and I sincerely think it has a lot to do with the encouragement my parents gave me from an early age...because books really can take you anywhere if your imagination is open enough!; December 16, 2009 at 10:50 PM
eileen c. said...: i LOVE reading, always have. my husband and his 3 kids have never been readers, ever! last year a client of hubby's gave him some "guy" book, and i swear to all that is holy, the man has his nose in a book ALLTHEFREAKINGTIME!!! guess maybe i urged him a little too much! seriously, so glad he is a reader finally at the age of 52! would love to get him a reader, but as you know, with 6 kids (2 sets of twins between us) cash gets a bit tight this time of year for the :big kids". plus, maybe if i win i can use it to finish marley and me, been at the last chapter for 2 years now, just can't bring myself to finish!
i really want to get carmina salcido's book "not lost forever" as this awful crime happeend here in sonoma when my kids were about carmina's age. if it is avaialble for the reader, it will be the first donwload as homage to this brave little girl who has finally come home to the town who loves her!; December 16, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Laura G said...: Love to read but lack the time. This sounds like a handy device! I stayed up most of the night finishing "A Severe Mercy" by Sheldon Vanauken with tears pouring. Had to reread the last chapters the next day to get the full impact. It's one of the few books I've read more than once, and truly my favorite. It try to read it every few years. What a love story!
Have a Merry Christmas!; December 17, 2009 at 12:09 AM
V said...: I have always loved reading, but until I was 17 what I read was "easy"--nothing too challenging. Romances, thrillers. Then I read "The World According To Garp". Now many people might consider John Irving "easy", too, but he blew me away with this book. I'd never met a character so complex, so foreign to me, but also so real that I felt that someone I loved and knew well died at the end of the book. I still love easy reads but I am always thrilled when I meet characters like Garp.; December 17, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Higgins Family said...: I am a book lover, but am not good at the "moments" either. But the favorites that I continue to return to (that is, pre-kid and hopefully post-kid) are Pride and Predjudice, Bridget Jones, and the Harry Potter series. Aahh, I love me a good book. Maybe I'd read more if I could cart it around in a handy-sized Reader!; December 17, 2009 at 12:24 AM
kimbalaya said...: Like your first commenter, my book moment is Where the Red Fern Grows. I remember reading it for the first time, when I was about 12, 25ish years ago. I can still remember staying up way past my bedtime, reading with a flashlight. And when I got to the end, how heartbroken I was, and just laying my head down and crying.; December 17, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Amanda said...: My most moving literary moment was in Three Cups Of Tea when they finally got the school built and open. It was amazing the journey that needed to happen just to get one little school open in a remote area of Pakistan. This book is one I've read over and over because it reminds me that there ARE good people in the world.; December 17, 2009 at 2:31 AM
Swartzmomto3 said...: Oh, I love to read! I have a difficult time remembering quotes from books as well. Thanks for the opportunity to check out a great product!; December 17, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Lee Ann said...: I have been an avid reader my whole life and I still regularly go to our local library. There is nothing better than escaping with a great book. There is not enough time for me to read everything I would like. While my memory is failing me now to recall certain lines from books, I can tell you that the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich consistently gets me laughing out loud (sometimes to tears!) which gets me strange looks from my family. I don't care - the books are a hoot. One book I recently read that was wonderful is "The Paper Bag Christmas". Very touching story - have tissues ready for the end. Some of my fave authors are: Elizabeth Berg, Jen Lancaster, Kristin Hannah, Janet Evanovich, and Dawn Meehan! Yes! I did read your book and really enjoyed it.; December 17, 2009 at 4:46 AM
Tinabee said...: I have to admit: I cried like a BABY at the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It's not often that a book moves me to tears, but I easily feel a connection with characters that have "grown up" before my eyes.; December 17, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Laura Keiser said...: I don't get much personal reading time in since having 5 children, but I read gazillions of kids books!!! My kids love the book "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. Not sure if they like it more because of the story, or because I can't get through the book without an all out sob everytime I read it to them!; December 17, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Deirdrea said...: Reading has always been how I go to sleep. I love to read and have managed to instill that into my daughters as well which I love. I love that taking my daughters to the book store is a huge event and certainly makes my wallet lighter, but it's always worth it. We all love discovering new friends to meet in all the different books that we try. Its a wonderful experience that I hope never changes for us.

The sony reader would be an amazing thing to win. It's something I"d never buy for myself but would use every single day.; December 17, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Laura said...: The first "literary memory" I can think of that made me cry involved a terrible piece of "literature." My freshman year of college, I came home for the first time toward the end of October. My youngest sister had just turned 4 years old, so she had grown up a ton since I left. The first thing she did when I came through the door was ask if she could read to me. Thinking she would show me a picture book or story she knew by heart, we sat down on the couch with Spongebob Squarepants. She then proceeded to READ me the entire book, even sounding out words she didn't know. She had learned to read while I was away!; December 17, 2009 at 7:10 AM
Anonymous said...: I am a HUGE reader. I mean, I'M not huge, but I read a large amount LOL!! Anyway, there is a quote in one of the Winnie the Pooh books that has always stuck with me. It says "If you live to be 100, then I want to live to be 100 minus one so that I never have to live a day without you." This quote reminds me every day to cherish my husband and children, and that I never want to live a day without them.

Reading is such a magical thing. Winning this would be such a blessing!; December 17, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Anonymous said...: I love to read. Absolutely love it. ut like you Dawn my reading time is really limited to when I am stuck in a waiting room at doctors office or when I am sitting in the hall at school waiting for my kids to comeo out. I think my all time favorite book is To kill a mockening bird. Just reading about Scout and the whole thing with Boo Radley and her adventure of finding gifts in the tree and her gaining a true friendship with someone who was cosidered different. Wow. Like you I love actual books. Watching as you see that there are only a few pages left. Being excited that I am finishing yet another book but dreading the end at the same time. To me its better than tv and I dont have to find the remote to see what happens at the end. !!!!; December 17, 2009 at 7:21 AM
Cheryl@SomewhatCrunchy said...: I love The Horse Whisperer,I love it because I alternately hate and then cheer for the main character. I'm usually a hot or cold person, this book has me swimming in all kinds of lukewarm water.; December 17, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Anonymous said...: I love to read from a good love story to a murder. But I think one book that stands out was one my daughter had me read over and over when she was a child she is 31 now and still talks about The Giving Tree such a great book. Thank you for all you do I love your blog.

Sheila - sheilaiveral@yahoo.com; December 17, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Unknown said...: I've always loved to read, the escape into a great book for a few hours on a sunday afternoon, is so relaxing. My favorite moments are the first time each of my children were able to read their first book to me.; December 17, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Betsy M said...: I come from a family of readers, and am an avid reader myself, averaging three to five books a week. I go back to my favorites over and over again when I don't have time to get to the library or my book funds get low! There's a Borders right across the street from my office - this is much more dangerous for me than the Talbots or Marshalls in my building!; December 17, 2009 at 7:48 AM
Unknown said...: I read constantly. My favorite book is Armor by John Steakley. The plot and character development is so well done that you have to pull yourself away to go do normal things like eat. Totally engrossing. With the Sony Reader, I could read at night and not bother the twins or the wife. Great blog Dawn keep up the good work!; December 17, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Wendy said...: I remember being about 13, maybe 14 and having the flu. I got so bored with TV that I went into my parents' make-shift 'library' (read as homemade shelves lining two walls of the guest bedroom from floor to ceiling with everything from college textbooks to best sellers from the previous 20 years). I grabbed "Sybil" by Flora Rheta Schreiber. It took me a little more than a day to finish it and I was well into my second reading of it when my mother discovered me with it.

Not the most appropriate book for a young teen, but goodness it has stayed with me! I don't think I've even looked at a copy in over a decade but it reminded my self-centered-teenage self that people had gone through far worse than whatever I thought I was going through. I like to think it's made me stop to think about what others are going through before passing judgement.; December 17, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Timmarie said...: 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. It is such a beautiful story of our one true love.; December 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM
debbie said...: I am a HUGE reader since I was little. I used to walk to the library when I was younger which was (seriously) about 2 miles away to pick up something new to read! I read at least 2 books a week and would love a sony reader. It would make it so much easier to carry with me.; December 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Anonymous said...: My favorite line in a book is in a John Grisham book I believe it is "Rainmaker" and it it was "somebody is blessing my little heart right now. That has tuck with me through the 15 years or so - when ever like is a little rough - I always think - somebody is blessing my little heart right now!
Kelly B.
korrybeth@sbcglobal.net; December 17, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Janell said...: I love to read, but don't find the time very often. I work full time, take one class a semester, have one daughter who is a senior, a husband and a foster baby who will be one soon! They keep me busy! My favorite books growing up were the Nancy Drew series and now I love the Sue Grafton Alphabet series.; December 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Ilene Woods said...: While reading Jennifer Weiner's Goodnight Nobody I remember coming to a part that made me suddenly realize I wasn't alone. That other stay-at-home Mom's sometimes felt lonely. That while they loved their kids they didn't always love their job. And that it was OK. It was OK to need to escape sometimes. I put the book down, cried and let go of so much guilt. It was a moment I will NEVER forget.; December 17, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Colleen said...: I love anything by O Henry; December 17, 2009 at 10:36 AM
yvonnebarb said...: I love to read and recently I read Floweres in the Attic. I don't know why I had never read it before but I cried many times while reading it and sobbed when Cory died.; December 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Tammy Lehmen said...: I'm an avid, avid reader, but mainly science fiction or fantasy, but in the past six years I've become a fan of reading people's stories about their lives and addicted to a on line group.

So my literary "ah ha" that made me feel more joy then anyone could express as well as more sorrow was the moment that occurred one day back in August 2003 when after recently finding out the child I carried had a life threatening heart defect that would require her at minimum to have 3 heart surgeries, I found other parents going through what I was. One person in particular told me on this board and in email that "I was not alone and they new what I was going through" and no one, no one can say that and mean it unless they truly have. So while not in a book, it was a literary moment to me because I could see and feel the support through written word.

Tammy Lehmen; December 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM
CraftyTweetie said...: I use to read a lot more than I do now, but there are still some books which have stuck with me over the years. One such book which I really enjoyed and even reread several years later is called "God on a Harley" by Joan Brady. Publishers Weekly perhaps put it best when they described the story this way: "A woman gets much-needed self-help advice when she runs into God in a bar." (
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.) Although the story-line might at 1st sound rather sacreligious or even ridiculous, I found it to be a very thought provoking book. In it, God basically has decided that the original 10 Commandments perhaps don't work for everybody, so he has come back, one by one, to help people realize what their personal commandments should be. It's not an overly long book and is easy reading. I highly recommend it.; December 17, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Pamela said...: There's never been a book that touched me as the book "Bridge to Terabithia". It's the first book I remember reading. This book started my love for reading. I grew up surrounded by wooded areas and my brothers and I had big imaginations. This story was very real to me and I understood the characters.

We had a tree that was low to the ground and curled like a snail. It was so much fun to "ride" the snail. Of coarse I eventually replaced climbing trees and building forts with traveling to imaginary places in the books that I read.

I've recently, in the past year, begun collecting my books digitally. I have never had the space on my bookshelves to store all my physical books. I love the fact that I don't have to stack my books in front of each other or in boxes when they are saved in an organized computer file.

I wish there were more books for kids in digital format. My kids love the electronic toys.; December 17, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Kay said...: I am never without a book. Of my three daughters, my oldest is just like me. This was on her Christmas list, but a little too spendy for us. I'm I have a favorite book but will read anything by Diana Gabaldon or Patricia Cornwell.; December 17, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Lisa said...: I have always been a lover of books, though since my son was born 9 months ago I have not been able to get things under control enough to read! This reader would be awesome to help me find time here and there to get some good books in. The last laugh I got from a book was reading about the hippos in their tiny bathing suits showing off their belly buttons in "The Belly Button Book" by Sandra Boynton. :); December 17, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Pam from alertandorientedx4 said...: The only reason I went to school at the age of five was so that I could learn to read. I read ANYTHING! While I love reading my Bible, I will read just about anything...Trashy romance novels, spy books, mysteries....At any given time, I have 3-4 books going. I vividly remember a "moment" that moved me. 43 years ago, I was 5 years old. My mom, at my insistance, read Bunny Blue to me at least twice a day. I came home from school and was able to sound out the words ALL BY MYSELF! (Of course it probably helped that I had it memorized). I've never stopped and can be found with my nose in a book every chance I get.; December 17, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Julie said...: My most recent book/reading memory was over this past summer. I was called to jury duty in June of 2009. While we, the potential jurors, were being questioned by the judge and lawyers in the court room the lawyers asked if any of us had brought books with us and for us to hold them up. I held up my book and I was asked to tell everyone the title and a brief synopsis of the book. Surprise! I got to plug your book, Because I Said So. I explained that it was a light read about a mom and her six kids. I got a good laugh out of most everyone in the court room, including the lawyers and the judge who said something along the lines of, "A book about being a mom to six kids seems like it would be anything but light." Everyone laughed again after his comment.; December 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM
rebecca said...: I'm usually so lazy err busy to read the Bible but whenever I open it up each passage speaks to me!

"Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant..." - Mark 10:43; December 17, 2009 at 3:18 PM
chelsea mckell said...: What an awesome giveaway! You rock!

So many choices... so many memorable reads... recently I read Heartbeat by Sharon Creech. She's the the queen of feel good. Heartbeat tells the story, in a series of blank-verse poems, of friendship between two children who love to run, one for the pleasure of it, and the other to win races…
It helped me look at my own life and relationships and try to make sure I'm doing the right things for the right reasons.; December 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM
tiesha84 said...: I read "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Piccoult recently. It was the hardest book ever for me to get through, as it had me in tears 90% of the time. See, I lost my sister in law to cancer this year, and this book just brought back all of the raw emotion-the hope, the fear, but most of all the unconditional love that she shared with us all.; December 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM
jessica said...: I am an avid reader, but with three small kids it's nearly impossible to read for more than 15minutes at a time. Checking out books from the library isn't easy because I have to renew them a million times! So this thing would be great!
I think my literary moment would be the first time a book made me cry. I was probably like 10 or so and I read Where the Red Fern Grows. It's been one of my favorites since then and I'll never forget it!; December 17, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Melia said...: There is a quote in The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield about books and the words and how they move us. It is exactly how I feel about books-they take me to places that I could never go in my ordinary life.; December 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Kate said...: I am an avid reader. I often forgo sleep to finish a book that I am really into...and with three children three and under, that is no small sacrifice :)

I am (like most of the rest of the world) a huge Harry Potter fan. The first time I read Dumbledores death I was a ball of tears. I actually felt like I had lost a dear friend.

I think that is the anazing power of books. They pull you into a world more that a movie or tv ever could. The charaters almost become family and you feel everything that the author wants you to feel, heartbreak, love, fear.; December 17, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Lesley said...: Every book that I devour is a great moment for me. Seeing that "movie in my head", feeling the raw emotion, hearing my laughter, feeling the tears stream down my face...it's amazing that all of that can happen just from reading words on a page. And then,sharing those moments with my children, who also devour books as I do, with great intent and joy. Seeing the looks on their faces as they read aloud, using expression and emotion in their words. Then watching them smile, so proud, after they complete a book and explain to me what the story was about. Books are my passion, my escape.; December 17, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Kellee said...: I've been a reader as long as I can remember. I have a BA in English literature. I always hoped that my kids would be readers as well. I struck out with the first one, or so I thought...she barely ever finished a book in her 18 years of life. She used to ask me to read her school books to her...she just hated to read. Enter the Twilight series...No, I've never read a word of any of those books, but miraculously, my daughter has...all of them...I gladly bought them for her after she read the first one. My heart sang with joy to see her reading!; December 17, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Dana said...: I am an elementary school librarian so I get to read every day. Right now I am reading "Nubs - the True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle" by Brain Dennis and others. It is so great to be reading to group of students that usually can't sit still, who are sitting quietly listening to the story - some cheer at the end, some cry, and almost all say ahhh at some point. Books are so powerful. I love my job.; December 17, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Amanda said...: I LOVE reading! I remember when I learned to read and nothing could keep me from reading. I'd read all day every day if I could. I have found quite a few books that bring me to tears. Like books by Laurlene McDaniel.

I'd love the sony reader because it would give me the chance to take my books with me on the go. I could put them all on the reader and not have to carry a ton of boos around. especially when traveling!; December 17, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Shannon said...: I love to read, but now that I have kids most of my reading is to them. One of my favorite books that is written as a kids book but touches a parents heart is "Let Me Hold You Longer." By Karen Kingsbury. It talks about how as parents we make such a big deal about "First's" but how "last" events go unnoticed, the last bottle, last time you carry your child, the last time you have to give them kisses in the night, etc. It's a serious tear-jerker. I love it!; December 17, 2009 at 8:03 PM
erika325 said...: I discovered the Outlander series earlier this year...what can I say? So many parts of them have made me laugh out loud (really!) and cry and be scared and frazzled. Simply wonderful books. I cried in the latest one when a beloved character died. :( But Jamie Fraser cracks me up every time, even when he's not trying to be funny. ;); December 17, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Kim said...: You know how people say that the movie is always better than the book? One great movie is Forrest Gump. Loved it! I decided to read the book...I have no idea how they pulled such an amazing movie out of that book. The whole book is written in lower case with barely and punctuation. It is also written how he speaks in the movie. I honestly felt stupider after reading that book.; December 17, 2009 at 9:23 PM
me said...: It has occured to me that this may work with the Autisic teenagers that I have been volunteering with on reading. One only wants to work or look at computers or videos.; December 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM
The Vrabecs said...: I am a reader off and on. I go in spurts where I read all the time. The most recent book that I read that really spoke to me was A Beautiful Boy by David Sheff. Its a fathers memoir of his sons addiction to meth. While I have not personally dealt with addiction, I have a few family members that have struggled with this and there was just so much in this book I could relate to.; December 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Rachel said...: I loved the Shack - especially the part where he talks about not being able to disappoint God because God already knows what we're going to do.; December 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Anita said...: For me, my first big moment was many years ago. I was in 4th grade and living in Holland. My dad was military and stationed there. I had visited "The Hiding Place" that the Frank family and others had hidden during WW II. It was another place to visit and didn't really impact me. Then I read "The Diary of Anne Frank". I got to know a girl about my age who had gone thru a huge ordeal. For some reason my family went back to "The Hiding Place". That was when my eyes were opened to know that the world wasn't always a safe and nice place to be. But also I realized how much books could open my life up to the world. I also learned that I could "live" in some one else's shoes for a while thru the words on a page.; December 17, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Lynn W. said...: I've always been a reader. My tastes have varied over the years from reading before I sarted school through class assigments, reading to my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I've been in a "female mystery writers" phase for many years. The first most moving thing I remember was a short, short story I wrote when I was about 10. It appeared in the Oakland (CA) Tribune Sunday edition. I was so happy I cried (and Daddy went out and bought more papers).; December 18, 2009 at 2:13 AM
FelicitysMomBecki said...: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. It is true love in the purest form. Where time and space can not seperate it. I was moved to tears many times.; December 18, 2009 at 5:08 AM
FelicitysMomBecki said...: P.S If you are in need of great books try the Uncle John's Bathroom readers. They are informative and entertaining. Best part is they stories are put out in different lengths depending on how long you have. If it is going to be a quick bathroom break try a quick one, if you need to try and suck as much ME time hiding in the bathroom then go for a longer story. =); December 18, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Donna A said...: I love reading, and this sounds so neat. It sure would come in handy as I spend a lot of time waiting as I pick up kids from various activities. Pick me...; December 18, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Laura ~Peach~ said...: i am probably too late but have to say books are and have been since i was a baby my best friends... the entire book of psalms are some of my most favorite reading ever of all times :); December 18, 2009 at 6:21 AM
Anonymous said...: I love, love to read. But like most moms, I do not get enough reading/me time. This would be perfect for those unexpected waiting around on the kids times. My absolute favorite book, is "To Kill A Mockingbird" It was the first book that really shed light on the equal rights/slavery issues for me as a kid. Very powerful stuff!; December 18, 2009 at 6:40 AM
Lori said...: I love to read! One of my favorites is "I'll Love You Forever." Even though my four boys aren't babies anymore, I still love to read that book.; December 18, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Tammy said...: I love to read, I read all the time, but my most moving literary moment came not from an actual published book but rather from words typed into an online forum that allowed me to realize my child had a future and WOULD LIVE!

This happened back in August of 2004 after just finding out the child I was carrying had a complex congenital heart defect and would have to have three heart surgeries at minimum and her future was very unsure. So when you find out your child has only half a working heart, to actually find people who understand and have children of their own with this defect there is nothing more moving. You are happy and sad and excited all at the same time because you found people going through the same thing. But that first time you speak with an Adult survivor, the reality that your child will have a future finally hits you, and it's big and it's wonderful.; December 18, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Charlie said...: I had an abusive childhood growing up and reading was the escape I had from that. I read EVERYwhere and I'm never without something to read.

I have so many favorites and books that have made me cry, lol, or just plain angry I can't think of just one instance. But this would definitely be something I could use.; December 18, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Anonymous said...: I am such an avid reader and would love this! It would cut down on the tower of books beside my bed! Thank you!
Becky Hudson; December 18, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Melanie J. said...: hope i'm not too late! It's rare a book makes me cry, so the one that sticks out in my memory is Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver...when Ruth dies and afterward, I go to pieces.; December 18, 2009 at 2:32 PM
2Wired2Tired said...: One of my favorite illuminating moments was in college having a professor explain parts of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man. It was one of my favorite books for a long time after those classes.; December 18, 2009 at 3:23 PM
JonesEthiopia said...: I'm an English teacher by trade... so I love books! I also have a husband who is more of a reader than I am. We are leaving for Ethiopia on Dec. 25 to bring our daughter home, too!

Anyway, my favorite book is Rebecca. I've read it probably 20 times. I love the suspense of it, and my favorite line is the first one.. "Last night I dreamt we went to Manderly" again. Whenever I open the book to read it again, when I see that line it is like finding an old friend!; December 18, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Janice said...: I love to read and many books have affected me either with laughter or tears but I think the one that affected me the most was Still Alice, a fictional book about a 50 year old woman with Alzheimer's; December 18, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Amy Lynn said...: We love books around here. My little daughter loves them more than anything, all day long she carries them around asking for us to read them.
I think the book I was most impacted by was Anne Frank's Diary. I first read it when I was 10 or so, and I remember thinking how life could have been if I had been born at a different time or a different place. It was a real eye opener for me.
Amanda E.; December 18, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Michigan Mama to 2 said...: I haven't made the time to read in years, well, since the kids were born. I was getting Reader's Digest for awhile, but it got too expensive, I had to give it up. My sister gives me books from time to time, but she's into mysteries. I'm kind of a biography type person. I'm hoping to get your book for Christmas, I put it first on my Christmas list. (Fingers crossed); December 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Amanda M. said...: My sister's keeper is the first book I read by Jodi Picoult, I got it after my brother battled cancer and lost. It helped me get through some of those tough emotions that our family didn't really talk about.; December 18, 2009 at 11:30 PM
darcee hejda said...: I'm sure there are many books that have moved me thru my life, but I think the one that sicks out the most was when I was reading a childerns story called the Kissing Hand to my son who at that time was 3. The story is about a raccoon who who goes to school for the first time and is scared to leave his mom. His mom kisses his hand and puts his hand and tells hime to put it by his heart whenever he misses her to know that she is there. My son's dad had just passed away the week before and after reading the story and tucking him into bed, I see him kiss his hand and put it by his heart. I leaned over and said, "how come you did that?" his answer, " I was just giving my dad a kiss mom, you said he lives in my heart now right? Just like the book mom." I guess I was shocked at the understanding at the age of 3 a book had on him.; December 19, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Teresa C. said...: I wish I had more time to read...I love to become so engrossed in a book that I can't put it down. Unfortunately, with a 3-year old, this doesn't happen often. However, I remember reading a book that moved me very deeply. It was the Bridges of Madison County. I read it several years ago when I had moved on from a pretty intense relationship into something safe. I would cry every single time I would read this book and I tortured myself by reading it over and over. Once I was on an airplane and I'm sure I looked like a total idiot.; December 19, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Brandy said...: My moment was when I was waiting for my husband to get out of surgery. I found a book about a woman that has a nervous breakdown in front of 300 peers while giving a speech at a work function. Her longtime boyfriend has cheated on her her parent has died and she's just tired. So she proceeds to tell the entire room of Advertising execs that what they do is total nonsense. The book was "The Last Time I Was Me" by Cathy Lamb. I hadn't laughed so hard as when I read how she got even with her cheating boyfriend. This book got me through a very stressful day with a smile on my face and a laugh in my heart.; December 20, 2009 at 5:06 AM
Andrea said...: I LOVE books! I usually love to read mysterys or romances. Actually mostly Mary Higgins Clark or Nicholas Sparks (romances). Anytime I read a Nicholas Sparks book it makes me cry...he knows how to write about romance and love better than anyone I know! He's amazing and I LOVE to read anything he has written! :); December 21, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Missy Reardon said...: I remember my 3rd grade teacher reading "Where the Red Fern Grows" to my class. In college I picked up the book for a fun read. At the end I was BLUBBERING as people walked in and out of the room. I love that book but had forgotten how heart wrenching it was at the end!; December 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Kelly said...: Well I just read close to 200 comments and now I can't think of anything that hasn't already been said. I'll read just about anything; books, online or on paper, magazines, cereal boxes, signs. I've recently gotten back into mysteries. I used to read them late at night as a kid, heart pounding at every creak in our old house, but refusing to put the book down until the end. I've read several Agatha Christie novels in the past month and given myself headaches trying to figure out whodunit. I haven't been right yet!; December 21, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Kier said...: I learned to read at age 4...no one knows how I did, it just seemed to come naturally to me. I have never in my life since then gone a single day without reading something. My parents read to us daily and I had a special book with each of my parents; "Whose Mouse Are You?" with my Dad, and "The Frog Prince" with my Mom. As a tiny girl I would recite the books with my parents, answering the question "Whose mouse are you?" with "My father's mouse from head to toe!"...something my little girls do now as we read the book to them. And I have a clear memory of being about 3 or 4 and my Mom tucking me into a nap saying, "Promise to take a good nap for Mommy? Remember like the frog says, 'A promise is a promise!'". And I just lay there in my bed thinking of how I loved that book and loved my Mom and would listen to the frog! :)

As an adult I read anywhere from 2-4 books a week. Books have been my lifeline at times, getting me through the worst times of my life. "Lucky" helped me deal with my sexual assault. "Little Women" (my favorite book of all time) was so familiar and comforting that while going through PPDepression (with each of my three children) I'd slip into the March Family's world and be comforted by Jo, Meg, Beth, Amy, and my beloved Laurie. I have several copies of "Little Women" and love to search old bookstores for the oldest edition I can find. My dream is to have a 1st edition!

Perhaps the most incredible journey I've been on with any book is the journey through "War and Peace". My little sister's fiance, a dashing Major in the British Army, took it upon himself to buy him, her, and me copies of "War and Peace" and start our own little international book club. He quickly got into the book and finished it last summer. She and I have yet to finish it, but little by little we're doing it!
The book itself is daunting due to the reputation it has and the length. There are lots of long passages about war and battles, and it does take some getting used to, but "War and Peace" is an absolutely WONDERFUL read!! I am in love with each of the characters for their beauty and their flaws, and can lose myself instantly into their world when I pick up this book. I can't wait to finish it so that I can join that exclusive club of people who've gotten through it, but at the same time I don't ever want this journey through "War and Peace" to come to an end. I'm just enjoying it way too much!

For you avid readers out there, I really suggest you pick it up and give it a try! Also, I HIGHLY recommend Tana French's "In the Woods" and "The Likeness" - both superb! (She's an incredible Irish author).
Okay...I've just written a book for you! Sorry for the long comment but I can't help but be passionate about books!; December 21, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Stacy Taylor said...: I'm a huge reader, I don't feel like I've finished my day unless I lay down at night and read a few chapters, of anything...something. I never realized how much it would mean to have my husband join me in my passion for books, so when he picked up my much read, much loved copy of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" and subsequently got hooked on the series...just like me, I was thrilled. It was neat to be able to discuss it with him and wait for the next part in the series to come out. He loved it so much that he got his mom hooked on them!; December 22, 2009 at 1:48 PM

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