tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post7312596389979115806..comments2024-02-14T17:33:59.172-04:00Comments on The Written World: Friday Reads - 1st EditionKailanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-4424303873904573922012-01-12T19:44:04.838-04:002012-01-12T19:44:04.838-04:00hm, not a good idea for me to listen to on audio t...hm, not a good idea for me to listen to on audio then. One day I will have to crack open my paperback copy!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-9767916035225752522012-01-12T14:26:37.321-04:002012-01-12T14:26:37.321-04:00Neuromancer is a difficult book to read and I'...Neuromancer is a difficult book to read and I'm finding it even more so in audio. I'm 3/4 through and am using the back button a lot on my mp3 player. For me, it's requiring a lot of concentration.Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-75435938893743721182012-01-12T14:15:14.443-04:002012-01-12T14:15:14.443-04:00I had heard good things about the audio of Ready P...I had heard good things about the audio of Ready Player One, too, so I decided it was a good way to get into audio books. I will probably reread it in print one day, too.<br /><br />I have Neuromancer on my TBR pile somewhere that I really should read one day.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-58927907211232942692012-01-12T14:14:15.751-04:002012-01-12T14:14:15.751-04:00We had a laser pen but it randomly stopped working...We had a laser pen but it randomly stopped working. It figures. She loved it, though. I need to buy another one... <br /><br />I do need to learn to listen. I am sure I have missed some things with Ready Player One, but I am enjoying the experience so far!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-18940075347261223812012-01-12T14:13:20.744-04:002012-01-12T14:13:20.744-04:00I am loving Ready Player One so far. :) Falling Fr...I am loving Ready Player One so far. :) Falling Free was good, too. You will have to get it from the library again!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. I am looking forward to my guest post. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-8635584438941145332012-01-12T14:12:27.285-04:002012-01-12T14:12:27.285-04:00Yes, we taped the box up and now it is as good as ...Yes, we taped the box up and now it is as good as new once again. She was baffled by the tape... The only thing is she is ripping little pieces of it off and they are often all over the floor...<br /><br />I am really loving Ready Player One!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-21585346179283304612012-01-12T14:11:29.822-04:002012-01-12T14:11:29.822-04:00I hope you like your next book better. I hope I li...I hope you like your next book better. I hope I like the first Miles book, actually. I haven't actually read anything with him in it yet.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-88966120796322181572012-01-12T14:10:52.967-04:002012-01-12T14:10:52.967-04:00I just am following the chronological order for la...I just am following the chronological order for lack of a better idea. lol I am glad I finally started!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-66597855070997113932012-01-12T14:10:18.233-04:002012-01-12T14:10:18.233-04:00Yes, the more I hear and think about it, the more ...Yes, the more I hear and think about it, the more I am very tempted by it... I want to finish this audio first, though.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-13085627225314269672012-01-12T14:09:47.695-04:002012-01-12T14:09:47.695-04:00lol Well, they are books for all ages, soooo... :)...lol Well, they are books for all ages, soooo... :)<br /><br />I have always wanted to read Bujold but then never got around to her.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-60092629642913872482012-01-12T14:09:06.324-04:002012-01-12T14:09:06.324-04:00I hope you get to meet her, too!I hope you get to meet her, too!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-21180316010415028352012-01-12T14:08:51.044-04:002012-01-12T14:08:51.044-04:00You know, I think you would really like Ready Play...You know, I think you would really like Ready Player One. I can't remember if you have it. I am liking 1Q84 so far and the Sedaris. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-17436880755825701232012-01-12T14:08:07.797-04:002012-01-12T14:08:07.797-04:00Yes, it is a work-in-progress. There are times whe...Yes, it is a work-in-progress. There are times where I just seem to zone out and then I am like, wait, I am supposed to be listening! <br /><br />I am really enjoying Ready Player One...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-85327134604572150532012-01-12T14:07:15.274-04:002012-01-12T14:07:15.274-04:00I don't have a good library system either... I...I don't have a good library system either... I will have to think about it some more. I have a couple to listen to for the moment, so I will probably wait until I need a new read and decide then. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-41665277384803956132012-01-12T14:06:29.137-04:002012-01-12T14:06:29.137-04:00Yes, it is a fun cover. It is not the one I have, ...Yes, it is a fun cover. It is not the one I have, but it is the one I enjoyed. :) I am looking forward to more from the series.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-78053057630157117122012-01-12T14:05:30.305-04:002012-01-12T14:05:30.305-04:00Ready Player One is so much fun I have the book on...Ready Player One is so much fun I have the book on a list to buy next time I let myself buy books. I want to own a physical copy for future rereads... I haven't read J.D. Robb since early last year, so really should get around to her!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-27696562463317335252012-01-12T14:04:39.033-04:002012-01-12T14:04:39.033-04:00I am looking forward to it! I also have his biogra...I am looking forward to it! I also have his biography...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-88703513677918851272012-01-12T14:04:09.249-04:002012-01-12T14:04:09.249-04:00I think you would, too. I somehow got the whole se...I think you would, too. I somehow got the whole series as a free download last year from the author herself. I now have no idea how...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-61273542005687213072012-01-12T14:03:06.377-04:002012-01-12T14:03:06.377-04:00haha, well, there were a few bad reads early last ...haha, well, there were a few bad reads early last year, but it got better. :)<br /><br />I hope you have a great reading year, too!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-92146358320071427752012-01-08T21:33:30.841-04:002012-01-08T21:33:30.841-04:00Ready Player One was one of my favorite books last...Ready Player One was one of my favorite books last year. I read it but I heard the audio was excellent. <br /><br />I'm going to try and fit in a few scifi books for The SciFi Experience. I have Neuromancer in audio so going to listen to that one first. Somehow I never got around to reading that book.Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-81020879416503618602012-01-08T15:00:21.750-04:002012-01-08T15:00:21.750-04:00Casey is so gorgeous!! Have you guys played with a...Casey is so gorgeous!! Have you guys played with a laser pen yet? Maggie LOVED chasing that little red light around and we loved watching her. <br /><br />Glad you're enjoying Ready Player One so much! And don't give up on the audio--it takes lots of practice and patience. Someone once told me I'll need to LEARN to listen and it's true. (though I still struggle sometimes).Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-43847903303768217242012-01-07T22:47:40.357-04:002012-01-07T22:47:40.357-04:00I loved Ready Player One and have been wanting to ...I loved Ready Player One and have been wanting to read Falling Free as well. I've got it checked out from the library but it's due soon and I don't think I'm going to get to it in time.<br /><br />Thanks for signing up for my guest post series! I wanted to stop by and let you know that I just sent you an email about it (in case it gets snagged by the spam filter).Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-50488796040820409402012-01-07T18:51:30.671-04:002012-01-07T18:51:30.671-04:00Casey is just adorable. I love how something as si...Casey is just adorable. I love how something as simple as a box can keep them entertained for hours!<br /><br />I cannot wait to read your thoughts on READY PLAYER ONE!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-22405362028768097112012-01-07T11:48:05.204-04:002012-01-07T11:48:05.204-04:00On of my 2012 reading goals is more Bujold...I did...On of my 2012 reading goals is more Bujold...I didn't fall hard for the first Miles book I read, but I plan to keep trying....Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-5342256988320109002012-01-07T10:48:32.812-04:002012-01-07T10:48:32.812-04:00Ha - I just commented on Hilcia's blog saying ...Ha - I just commented on Hilcia's blog saying how much I *love* the Vorkosigan books.<br /><br />I actually read FALLING FREE last, just because it is not really connected to the other books, just set in the same universe. But I really hope you continue with the series.Lihttp://bookdaze.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com