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I try to leave feedback in review form as often as possible. Usually I do it more often when I like something very much (4 or 5 stars out of 5 possible), but I've done it at other times as well. It's nice for the authors, vendors, etc. to see what people think of their book, product, etc., and...

Hi Andrea! Good to meet you. I like how you said you like to read everything. So do I. I stay mostly in the young adult and romance genres, but it's nice to be able to branch out into other areas when the mood strikes. I agree with you also that I love books as physical objects. Even...

Ernest Hemingway is one of the first authors I read (for the first time as a junior in high school) who made me realize my love for teaching English. I read 'A Farewell to Arms' in high school and then chose to take a seminar all about Ernest Hemingway as a freshman at the University of...

I need quiet. If the TV is on, music is playing, or someone is talking, I feel like I'm half listening to whatever or whoever it is and half reading. I don't like feeling as though I'm missing even a single word, because, as an author myself, I know that every word is important. I want my...

I buy from Amazon.com and half.com. There are others I've used, but those are the best, in my opinion.

I have not read his books; however, I find Amish culture very interesting. My husband and I once stayed at Amish Acres in Indiana. It's a historic Amish farm and resort type destination, but it really gives you a feel for Amish culture and takes you around a working farm. I love going places...

I recently finished 'Kiss & Blog' by Alyson Noel. It was a fun and interesting read about a girl starting her sophomore year of high school. Since my own novel is about a ninth grade girl, I found many of the themes similar, which made the book more intriguing. The mean girls in the book were...

Nice to meet you, Meghan! I understand from your post that you like new indie authors and adventures. What are some of the books you've read that you've liked? I'm always looking for new ideas of what to put on my to-read list! Looking forward to chatting more with you.

I have not yet read the 'Hunger Games' series, but I have heard great things about it. I understand about the mourning. That's how I felt when the 'Harry Potter' series was over. I had to read the last book twice to feel better about it ending. Looking forward to hearing more about what...

If anyone is looking for a good young adult read that deals with the afterlife, check out 'Elsewhere' by Gabrielle Zevin. Elizabeth Hall, the fifteen-year-old main character, has died in a collision between her bike and a taxicab. Learning to cope with a life after death is obviously not the...

I also love good character development. I try to think of not only people as characters but places and even ideas, and sometimes the developments in those areas can be just as gratifying and wonderful as with people. I also like when I leave a book still thinking and contemplating it...

I say 'A Tale of Two Cities' not only because it's the only one I've read completely, but because I remember enjoying it when I read it as a freshman in high school. It was summer reading going into freshman year, and I liked spending time reading it and discussing it with my mom who was...

I love your profile picture, Mary! Welcome to the forum. I just joined myself and am also looking forward to finding a like-minded community to share ideas with and find out what's new in the world of reading and writing that I'm not already aware of. Have a happy holiday!

I just read this article. Thanks for sharing it. Even though I do see some of Graham's points throughout the article, I wholeheartedly disagree with much of what she writes. Before I respond to specific points from her article, I also want to make it clear that I read a variety of genres...

I read it in high school and remember enjoying it. I own a copy and have thought about picking it up time and again, but I always find myself choosing a new book I haven't gotten to over that one. I'll have to make a point to peruse it again. When I did read it in high school, my English...

I've read several books many times. One that stands out to me, in particular, is 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. Part of the reason I've read it three times is that it is basically the screenplay, and since I can't stand blood, guts, etc., reading it before each viewing (they are often years...

Goodreads is great! It helps me keep track of all of my books and contains great reviews that, of course, can be found elsewhere, such as on this site, Amazon, etc., but the community feeling is really nice on there. edit: removed promotional link

I love movies, but books tend to be better, in my opinion. I remember in middle school I read 'Little Women'. I was eager to see the movie that was coming out with Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, etc., but my mom told me I couldn't see it till I finished the book. Ever since, I've had it...

Filled it out for you. Hope you've had a good response! edit: removed promotional link