tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5836232834725648736..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Book Brief: Brown Girl Dreaming JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86899621658727581852015-12-30T09:57:16.092-05:002015-12-30T09:57:16.092-05:00Les - The Hunchback of Neiman Marcus is the only o...Les - The Hunchback of Neiman Marcus is the only other book in verse I've read, too, and I'm pretty sure it was on your recommendation! Trish made me curious about the audio, so I borrowed it. Preferred reading though. I hope to reread Between the World and Me in 2016... powerful stuff!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29275204201212230212015-12-28T19:46:34.480-05:002015-12-28T19:46:34.480-05:00I tried to listen to this on audio when I first re...I tried to listen to this on audio when I first read all the glowing reviews, but decided it was something I'd rather read in print format. I've only read one other book that is written in verse (<a href="http://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-hunchback-of-neiman-marcus.html" rel="nofollow">The Hunchback of Neiman Marcus</a>), and I loved it, so I'm not concerned about that literary style. I like the idea of pairing it with Between the World and Me, so I'll keep that in mind when I start making my mental reading lists.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85037678036855336342015-12-21T08:05:21.370-05:002015-12-21T08:05:21.370-05:00Andi - I' guessing you'll love it, too!Andi - I' guessing you'll love it, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34890873984766802252015-12-20T18:02:56.696-05:002015-12-20T18:02:56.696-05:00Can't wait to read it. I'm actually surpri...Can't wait to read it. I'm actually surprised I didn't get to it this year, but I could never catch it on the shelves at the university library. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48982185929725550672015-12-20T16:24:03.299-05:002015-12-20T16:24:03.299-05:00Bryan - It may end up on my list of favorites this...Bryan - It may end up on my list of favorites this year... I loved it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34219039368783570982015-12-20T16:23:25.396-05:002015-12-20T16:23:25.396-05:00Athira - I've only read a book in verse once b...Athira - I've only read a book in verse once before. This was such a pleasant surprise!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64893999753835690802015-12-20T10:31:29.511-05:002015-12-20T10:31:29.511-05:00This one was one of my favorite books that I read ...This one was one of my favorite books that I read this past year. Loved it and glad you enjoyed it too.Bryan G. Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086373614676824139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73909647177933265602015-12-20T03:49:28.684-05:002015-12-20T03:49:28.684-05:00I don't read verse but this one feels very rea...I don't read verse but this one feels very readable! So I will have to get hold of it as well. Especially since many readers recommend it.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85903313366062281362015-12-19T17:43:37.404-05:002015-12-19T17:43:37.404-05:00Brian Joseph - I expected to be put off by the ver...Brian Joseph - I expected to be put off by the verse, but that wasn't the case at all! I'd try this format again.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11811546943470979532015-12-19T17:42:05.443-05:002015-12-19T17:42:05.443-05:00Vicki - Every time I enjoy a YA book like this, I ...Vicki - Every time I enjoy a YA book like this, I think I should read them more often.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10357166063057007232015-12-19T17:41:35.810-05:002015-12-19T17:41:35.810-05:00Pat- I really enjoyed the way she wrote about her ...Pat- I really enjoyed the way she wrote about her childhood.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71232969627517560682015-12-19T14:06:14.437-05:002015-12-19T14:06:14.437-05:00The fact that this is written in verse seems very ...The fact that this is written in verse seems very interesting. I like stories and books that are presented in innovative ways.<br /><br />Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30526367257003518452015-12-19T10:30:27.391-05:002015-12-19T10:30:27.391-05:00I'm happy to know you recommend this book. It&...I'm happy to know you recommend this book. It's been on my list for a while, I'll read it soon.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72542014861844269822015-12-19T02:43:36.669-05:002015-12-19T02:43:36.669-05:00...also Ohio and NY....also Ohio and NY.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50852830192127300872015-12-19T02:42:42.149-05:002015-12-19T02:42:42.149-05:00This book sounds very interesting and it gives a v...This book sounds very interesting and it gives a valuable perspective on living in the south in the sixties. It would be interesting to compare it with today. Thanks for your great review Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53603010801910233022015-12-18T20:58:53.366-05:002015-12-18T20:58:53.366-05:00Katherine - I'm definitely not one for free ve...Katherine - I'm definitely not one for free verse either and am shocked this worked so well for me! If you borrow it from a library, there's nothing to lose...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26473831041558016912015-12-18T20:57:58.817-05:002015-12-18T20:57:58.817-05:00Nadia - I loved this book and can see where it cou...Nadia - I loved this book and can see where it could be very important for a YA audience. It was very thought-provoking for me!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7425255446117253952015-12-18T20:56:06.182-05:002015-12-18T20:56:06.182-05:00Kathy - I would love to hear you opinion of this b...Kathy - I would love to hear you opinion of this book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75809126810770083952015-12-18T14:50:23.037-05:002015-12-18T14:50:23.037-05:00I'm intrigued by this one but not sure. I'...I'm intrigued by this one but not sure. I'm not one for free verse so I'm not sure if it'd really be for me. I have heard some wonderful things about it and am glad you enjoyed it!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52479286077605826992015-12-18T10:42:01.383-05:002015-12-18T10:42:01.383-05:00I ordered this one awhile ago, but have yet to rea...I ordered this one awhile ago, but have yet to read it. From what you've described I think I will definitely enjoy it when I finally pick it up. Great post!!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68079148804210185752015-12-18T08:20:35.598-05:002015-12-18T08:20:35.598-05:00I love books in verse and picked this up when a ne...I love books in verse and picked this up when a new indie bookstore opened here. I live in the area Woodson is from so I'm very curious about how it was for her growing up.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com