tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post1186321383447816169..comments2023-11-05T05:28:34.444-07:00Comments on Voice of Reason: Since we're a literary crowd hereNemesishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00110470182822628791noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-50252969981887612502008-12-16T14:14:00.000-07:002008-12-16T14:14:00.000-07:00I always read Jesus the Christ at this time of yea...I always read Jesus the Christ at this time of year.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533065229382099556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-77474302458249891962008-12-10T22:54:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:54:00.000-07:00.Leslie Norris's Albert and the Angel or something....<BR/><BR/>Leslie Norris's Albert and the Angel or something like that. (I too am lazy today.)Th.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16460795570237872290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-74291881948999434982008-12-10T13:55:00.000-07:002008-12-10T13:55:00.000-07:00all of the harry potters. they just feel like chr...all of the harry potters. they just feel like christmas. <BR/><BR/>and susan cooper's the dark is rising series.Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376781793087491281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-21515487359069281722008-12-10T13:19:00.000-07:002008-12-10T13:19:00.000-07:00In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Sheph...In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd (the book that the movie A Christmas Story is based on). Very funny, perhaps more so than the movie. And his writing style reminds me of the writing style of David Sedaris.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390305912049248109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-65991106381437179442008-12-10T07:16:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:16:00.000-07:00O.k. not really Christmas-y, more like winter sol...O.k. not really Christmas-y, more like winter solstice, but growing up I always used to read the Dark is Rising during this time of year. I think it starts on the 21st. So I would follow along, synchronizing my reading with the dates in the book. I haven't done that in years though. Perhaps I should revisit that tradition.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I second 84 charing cross road recommendation.Lady Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762709275505011725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-91093604082983019002008-12-09T20:48:00.000-07:002008-12-09T20:48:00.000-07:00I am NOT anonymous!I am NOT anonymous!Mad Hadderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568558567210601425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-15994965830090582012008-12-09T20:46:00.000-07:002008-12-09T20:46:00.000-07:00Holly and Ivy--a great kids' chapter book I read a...Holly and Ivy--a great kids' chapter book I read at about 10. Oh so yes yuck on Mr. Evans. He of ALL "authors" inspires me to write because after all people, sheesh... Hey run right out and buy The Christmas Crocodile and Harvey Schlumfenberger's Christmas Present. Go! We'll wait! And yet another--In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash--from whence came A Christmas Story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-135293901989032012008-12-09T20:13:00.000-07:002008-12-09T20:13:00.000-07:00Short story "That Thine Alms May Be in Secret" by ...Short story "That Thine Alms May Be in Secret" by George Durrant is always read in our house on Christmas Eve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-80223102543600872192008-12-09T13:18:00.000-07:002008-12-09T13:18:00.000-07:00since someone mentioned children picture books, i ...since someone mentioned children picture books, i will add that tomie depaola's "the legend of old befana" is my favorite christmas picture book. the ending always leaves me teary eyed.aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486220662265923979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-19796622863081145512008-12-09T12:04:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:04:00.000-07:00I read "Skipping Christmas" and still loved "Chris...I read "Skipping Christmas" and still loved "Christmas with the Cranks." I mean, it wasn't porn, but I tried to enjoy it anyway.beckywwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308395199351691829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-52629056149346349642008-12-09T11:39:00.000-07:002008-12-09T11:39:00.000-07:00I've read the Fannie Flag book and loved it. Grea...I've read the Fannie Flag book and loved it. Great recommendation to all.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576716257914307725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-77452124081389050662008-12-09T09:03:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:03:00.000-07:00Has anyone read that Redbird Christmas book by Fan...Has anyone read that Redbird Christmas book by Fannie Flagg? I think I should maybe add that one to my list.Nemesishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110470182822628791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-60000299963395999142008-12-09T08:51:00.000-07:002008-12-09T08:51:00.000-07:00I'm the oldest grandchild (of 16), and every year ...I'm the oldest grandchild (of 16), and every year since I was 14, I've purchased a children's picture book for my grandparents. Grandma unwraps and then reads it at whichever of our two major family gatherings will have the most grandchildren in attendance. <BR/><BR/>Last year, since I was meeting them in London and then spending Christmas in Paris, I packed the book, had them read it just to me in our Parisian hotel room, and then took it back to the States for them. <BR/><BR/>This year, I'm not going to be home until later on Christmas Eve, so I ordered it and had it shipped home. My mom will wrap and present it for me. I'll miss the traditional reading, but I might snag my grandma and have her read it to me later.<BR/><BR/>Sadly, I can't think of any titles that haven't already been mentioned here. :)AmandaStretchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649673692690240933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-51114211998921094182008-12-09T08:16:00.000-07:002008-12-09T08:16:00.000-07:00I didn't know you read "Winter Solstice" at your b...I didn't know you read "Winter Solstice" at your book group last year; I wonder if this came about because I gushed about it in a posting last year? I always re-read it at Christmas, though Laura is absolutely right--Pilcher's other books are better. I've got "Coming Home" on my re-read list for January.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on Richard Paul Evans. I broke down and read the Christmas Box a few years ago and I was thinking, "THIS was a best-seller!?!"<BR/><BR/>So, no, nothing to add.Science Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-45939876284882965792008-12-09T06:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:47:00.000-07:00to be honest, most of the christmas books i have r...to be honest, most of the christmas books i have read border on cheese (with the exception of a christmas carol). i read one about a vermonter selling christmas trees in nyc (the title title had an address in it - romp or jane street - maybe you could google it and get back to me with the title?) and one richard paul evans (maybe the christmas box?). i usually don't read christmas books because i think they will be cheese so i appreciate the suggestions.<BR/><BR/>anyhoo, if i loosen the definition of christmas books in my mind (like we did with the movies), i would recommend "about a boy" (one of those rare exceptions where the movie is as good as the book) and "84 charing cross road".<BR/><BR/>(ok, maybe the title came to me. i believe it was "christmas on jane street.")aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486220662265923979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-70352627385894104042008-12-09T02:56:00.000-07:002008-12-09T02:56:00.000-07:00Although not Christmas related, do give Rosamunde ...Although not Christmas related, do give Rosamunde Pilcher's other novels a try if you haven't already done so. The Shell Seekers is excellent as is Coming Home.<BR/><BR/>Another British author in a similar vein is Judith Lennox.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy<BR/><BR/>Laura Essendine<BR/>Author – <A HREF="http://www.lulu.com/content/4787924" REL="nofollow">The Accidental Guru</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.booksltd.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">The Books Limited Blog</A>Laura Essendinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336063075454155969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-41123609676777292332008-12-08T22:07:00.000-07:002008-12-08T22:07:00.000-07:00I can personally recommend The Worst Noel: Hellish...I can personally recommend <I>The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales</I>, which gave me some actual real-life LOL's last year at this time. Lots of east-coast Jewish angst, but I think your true cynical nature can handle it.Shawn 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/10617321207459255851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-2555888506474798262008-12-08T19:50:00.000-07:002008-12-08T19:50:00.000-07:00I think most of the books on your post would make ...I think most of the books on your post would make lovely gifts for the wonderful woman who gave birth to you and read endlessly to you during your time in the womb. Ok, fine, the last part is a lie, but still, I'd take any of those books.coolmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482034294692122709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-60521154198228664792008-12-08T19:41:00.000-07:002008-12-08T19:41:00.000-07:00The Day They Gave Babies Away by Dale Eunson is a ...The Day They Gave Babies Away by Dale Eunson is a favorite. I don't know if this is technically a Christmas book, but my mom always read it on our annual Christmas drive down to Grandma's house. Maybe to help us remember how good we really had it.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576716257914307725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-27062731256277727322008-12-08T18:19:00.000-07:002008-12-08T18:19:00.000-07:00The Hundred and One Dalmatians has one of the swee...<I>The Hundred and One Dalmatians</I> has one of the sweetest Christmas scenes I've read in a book. It's actually a really sweet book, and I highly recommend it.Debbie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119207763941673358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-75123216628305728132008-12-08T17:27:00.000-07:002008-12-08T17:27:00.000-07:00So because The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was fir...So because The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was first on your list, that must mean you really want to make the trek here for book group on Wednesday, yes? Seriously, it would be so good to see you. And there will be treats, glorious treats!!emandtrevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496021016172870242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-21426393979938746532008-12-08T17:21:00.000-07:002008-12-08T17:21:00.000-07:00This is really a short story, but The Gift of the ...This is really a short story, but The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. The Bible is always tops this time of year too. :)abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593047822720487011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-78504809440526308482008-12-08T16:56:00.000-07:002008-12-08T16:56:00.000-07:00I love A Christmas Memory. One of my very favorite...I love A Christmas Memory. One of my very favorite Christmas stories ever. I also enjoyed the book Skipping Christmas. I refused to see the movie. No thanks.Señora H-Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257562464089983641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-60041839988180151542008-12-08T16:25:00.000-07:002008-12-08T16:25:00.000-07:00Um, do you by any chance mean The Ultimate SUCK?Um, do you by any chance mean The Ultimate SUCK?Nemesishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110470182822628791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-30456423369615309292008-12-08T16:23:00.000-07:002008-12-08T16:23:00.000-07:00I like the life of our lord by Charles Dickens. Yo...I like the life of our lord by Charles Dickens. You don't have to read it at Christmas. The Ultimate Gift is also a favorite.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045980270615348902noreply@blogger.com