tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post4170788730493645841..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Ten Things I Would Do If I Ruled the Book WorldCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-4648614115565866752010-03-06T13:57:52.867-08:002010-03-06T13:57:52.867-08:00I like especially number 7 . #7 - I wouldn't p...I like especially number 7 . <i>#7 - I wouldn't published abridged copies of any book.</i><br /><br />Can you please get me the unabridged version of 'City of God' by ven Mary of Agreda? <br />:)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031465320721586310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-44263195331743718422010-02-23T09:34:34.802-08:002010-02-23T09:34:34.802-08:00Loved this post! I agree with you on several poin...Loved this post! I agree with you on several points, especially #1.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-34510678155127725712010-02-21T12:21:52.537-08:002010-02-21T12:21:52.537-08:00I would have to agree with most of your rules, but...I would have to agree with most of your rules, but I have a bone to pick with you on the young authors shouldn't yet publish(as long as they don't get too crazy they ought to be all right) and the vampires thing (As long as they don't keep copying off of each other the world (and my usually confused brain:) )will be fine)k.j.s.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-88962406494326253612010-02-13T16:22:20.053-08:002010-02-13T16:22:20.053-08:00Have to tell you, I loved reading this post.Have to tell you, I loved reading this post.ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-20273207040254456882010-02-12T19:43:32.042-08:002010-02-12T19:43:32.042-08:00WHo is WIlliam P. YOung?
And I'm glad to see ...WHo is WIlliam P. YOung?<br /><br />And I'm glad to see someone else has read and enjoys the Heidi sequels.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236250052948296682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-48568573405449252932010-02-09T16:33:12.383-08:002010-02-09T16:33:12.383-08:00I wouldn't mind if people who work in bookstor...I wouldn't mind if people who work in bookstores were actually knowledgeable about their products. <br /><br />I also wouldn't mind if fewer books were published each year and the focus was on quality instead of quantity. I've read very few books lately that I would rate a 5 star read.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319901329438691914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-47935133640079615862010-02-09T15:11:26.248-08:002010-02-09T15:11:26.248-08:00This is epic! I especially agree with not allowing...This is epic! I especially agree with not allowing people who don't read to work in bookstores. Nothing bothers me more than asking, what I deem to be, an easy question to a book clerk only to be met with a blank stare. "Uh, Elizabeth Gaskell?" Yes, you idiot, Elizabeth Gaskell!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416265133804487369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-89226353891988962832010-02-09T13:40:08.455-08:002010-02-09T13:40:08.455-08:00I second #4. And I find #6 intriguing. I haven'...I second #4. And I find #6 intriguing. I haven't decided yet if I agree with it, but I still find it intriguing.<br /><br />Back to #4, though, I have to say that a somewhat agnostic family member has read his books and found some value in them. She's even starting moving in the direction of C.S. Lewis. At least Osteen is reaching someone I feared to be unreachable.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964373798194372154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-62784973754366415782010-02-09T12:45:54.103-08:002010-02-09T12:45:54.103-08:00Your Majesty,
I fear such a lowly person as myse...Your Majesty, <br /><br />I fear such a lowly person as myself is unqualified to make rules for the book world. I will submit myself to your rules and attempt to bring them to reality.<br /><br />Your humble servant,<br />StephanieStephanie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976709475515458563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-66311059726566075552010-02-09T11:52:14.343-08:002010-02-09T11:52:14.343-08:00DEF reprint all LMM books. And push the Heidi sequ...DEF reprint all LMM books. And push the Heidi sequels written by her translator. Good stuff. Oh and all young adult writers would need to pass serious muster before being allowed to even write, much less publish. And by muster, I mean meet God, get saved, take a course on masculinity/femininity, go to counseling for their own personal demons, have a life-long mentor both personally and professionally, and THEN we'll see. Just saying.Janice Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834020038009794226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-23399969770398165882010-02-09T11:43:47.373-08:002010-02-09T11:43:47.373-08:00Ha - great post! Re #1 and #8: Can you add Lauren...Ha - great post! Re #1 and #8: Can you add Lauren Conrad and Dan Brown to your list, as well?!<br /><br />And can you add "stories about zombies" to the vampire-list of no more accepted manuscripts?!Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-59488899811909367272010-02-09T11:23:54.373-08:002010-02-09T11:23:54.373-08:00Ha! I love it! I especially like the idea of banne...Ha! I love it! I especially like the idea of banned authors. I've got a whole list of people to contribute to that category. :)<br /><br />I would outlaw the goofy new "easy-to-read" mass market paperback format that's tall and skinny, that some publishers have been experimenting with. I prefer the older, just-as-easy-to-read size, thank you.Katrina @ Callapidder Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502432103160398620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-67105919086379831412010-02-09T10:52:02.919-08:002010-02-09T10:52:02.919-08:00Once again today I will just say it. You crack me...Once again today I will just say it. You crack me up.<br /><br />And authors big giant faces should never be cover art! <br /><br />Really, you didn't like the shack? I did, but I listened to it on audio.Annette W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02498639468291720406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-89370177460474600452010-02-09T10:04:31.558-08:002010-02-09T10:04:31.558-08:00Loved #10. It made me think of The Giving Tree an...Loved #10. It made me think of The Giving Tree and the picture of Shel Silverstein. What a sweet book, and then you see that the author looks like an angry terrorist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621801352117962891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-71997007729622880212010-02-09T09:21:37.733-08:002010-02-09T09:21:37.733-08:00What a fun post! I'm with you on every single ...What a fun post! I'm with you on every single one. I don't know what I'd do if I ruled the book world...I'll have to think about that.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488537925889589851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-61449964154639712802010-02-09T08:30:45.723-08:002010-02-09T08:30:45.723-08:00I loved reading this and it all seems very VERY re...I loved reading this and it all seems very VERY reasonable to me. I have never contemplated the book world, but I have often thought I should be the ruler of Good Taste in teh little town where I live. I would have to approve all house paint colors and halloween orange would definitely NOT get a thumbs up. :)Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/11216448707277968516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-27086034598170214852010-02-09T06:23:21.249-08:002010-02-09T06:23:21.249-08:00Hi Carrie, hurray to no. 2! I've been telling ...Hi Carrie, hurray to no. 2! I've been telling a friend (who doesn't blog but is a very good writer and a fan of all things Anne Shirley, like me) to read your blog and visit the links you have. PEI is on our places-to-visit list.<br /><br />I see your reason for no. 3. I'm sure you'll sort out the copyright issues. I'm so with your on no. 6. It would be a bonus if bookstore staff read. <br /><br />Now I just looked down and saw your previous post and it's really tempting me to spend tonight on it. If only I weren't trying to concentrate on writing an essay for postgrad applications. But I'm sure my time for happy readings will come too. <br /><br />Meanwhile I got something for you on my blog. Have a nice day,<br />HazelHazelhttp://delineatingdes.blogspot.com/2010/02/happiness-101.htmlnoreply@blogger.com