Hey there!
So, has anyone besides Chelsey read The Earth, My Butt...

Chels...
I couldn't believe what Virgina's dad would say. I can't ever imagine my dad being forward when talking about someone on TV, I mean I know he has said so and so is cute, but not in the way that Virginia's father did.

Do you think that the family lifestyle and culture seems so different due to our geographic location, finacial situation, etc?

Hey Foster...
Good to hear from you!! Can I say I told you so :)
Sorry I had to.

I am really glad that you enjoyed The House of the Scorpion.

Anybody else think they will pick it up based on Mrs. Foster's change of heart?!?!?

I am currently reading The DaVinci Code (audio) and The Virgin Suicides (5 minutes before bed or until I fall asleep)

The DaVinici Code I don't ever want to turn off. I have made two trips to the WI Dells to help a friend with her new business and would hop in my car again tomorrow if I could :)

Happy Reading...
b

Hi y'all, just jumping in now.  I have been so busy this summer reading about 2 books every week.  I have a whole stack still sitting on my floor.  I will have a ton of books to recommend in the Fall.  I am still reading The earth, my butt, and... I had to read required stuff first.  I will try and be done by this week. 

By the way, I opt. out of House of the Scorpion when we read it last year because I thought I would hate it.  I read it for the class I am taking and I loved it! It was a quick read and very interesting to say the least.  I would recommend if you were like me and pooped out the first time around, you try it.   I would be interested to hear what you guys have to say. 
Hope you are all enjoying your summer.  See you in the Fall. We have 2 full carts of new books! : )
By the way, Laura, did you get that job?

I thought some of you might be interested in this link (if you haven't seen it yet)...
http://www.bookdivas.com/newsletters/teenidol_spotlight.html

Hey!!
This summer I am not doing official reading guides because I am not officially working and they take a bit of work, but here are some questions for The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things:
1.  Do you think Virginia's family is having a healthy impact on her?  Why or why not?
2.  Can you relate to Virginia's situation, if so in what ways?
3.  How are Brie (not our Bri :)) and Virginai a like?
4.  Have you rebeled against your family? friends? anyone? How did you feel afterwards?
5.  Virginia feels as if she doesn't fit with her family?  Have you ever felt this way?  Describe.
6.  Overall, how did this book make you feel?
7.  Have you read anything else by Carolyn Mackler?  Did you like it?
 
Alright, I look forward to hearing your responses. 
 
Happy reading!!
b
 

I read it last november i think. it was good. I still think we should've done This Lullaby or Jane Eyre....

back in holmen area. I'm gonna make my mom get me a library card. Does the holmen library have The Earth...? later days. I.H.n.

<3 Laura

If you are talking about The Earth, My Butt and other Big Round Things I don't know. How are you liking it? I talked to Mrs. Foster last night and she is planning on reading it soon.

If you are talking about Pride and Prejudice I thought we were done discussing it. It is July :)

I do have questions ready to go for The Earth, My Butt and other Big Round Things, but I wasn't sure if anyone was reading it so I didn't post any questions yet.

I just finished The Face of God by Bill Myers. If you want a book to make you think and like suspense you should definately pick it up.

Yes, it really is the time that it says. I just finished reading The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things (even though I should have been reading about the East Asian Civilizations I need to write an essay on for next week). Oh what a great read!! I can't wait to hear what you guys think of it. I can understand why you might not have picked up Pride and Prejudice (I was even a little skeptical), however, this was quite great and I can understand why it received the Printz Honor Award. So, rush to the library and get it. I will be returning the copy I got from La Crosse PL in the next week!! For those of you who like to buy books, it is even that good (I believe it is out in paperback) Enjoy!!

Happy reading and good night!