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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
If you were a book, what book would you be?
Some might tackle this age old question by chosing books with bright colors or illustrations, and some might make selections based on content or plot line. Either way, we're dying to hear what books you identify with.
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kate
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The Wicked Pavilion by Dawn Powell or maybe a book by Italo Calvino --because they're haunting, mysterious, intricate and oh so sexy!
For reasons unknown "Catch 22" was the first book I thought of when asked this question. Go figure... I would like to think most days I would be "Horton Hears a Who" though. I just love that book.
First one comes to mind is A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh". The cast of characters are brought to life so well. I see my friends, family and self in them. Simple. That always makes me smile.
I would be one of my two favorite books from my childhood. Bernard of Scotland Yard by Berniece Freschet or Rabbits' Search for a Little House by Mary DeBall Kwitz. Both have wonderful illustrations and a great story. Probably lean toward Bernard for his bravery in catching the jewel theives and for all the little jokes that I only now get as an adult.
Hmmm... if I'm choosing the book I would most want to be, it would be a toss up between two of my favorite books of poetry: Viva by e.e. cummings and High Windows by Phillip Larkin. However, if I'm choosing the book that I feel most resembles me, it's much more likely that I would be a Moleskine notebook--half of the pages filled with jottings and half of the pages empty.
We're using this space to talk about our community read title, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
You're Invited to a Community Book Discussion!
A community read is more fun if you come to the discussions! Everyone is welcome, even if you haven't had a chance to read the book. The community read is sponsored by the Walt Danforth Memorial Fund.
Monday, March 1 and 6:30pm.
Monday, March 8 at 1:00pm.
Sunday, March 14 at 2:00pm.
What an inspiring story! Learn more about Kamkwamba's book and mission at his website.
Sapphire's Push
Sapphire will be speaking at the library April 20th at 7pm. The library has multiple copies of her book Push and will host book club discussions April 5th and 12th.
9 comments:
The Wicked Pavilion by Dawn Powell or maybe a book by Italo Calvino --because they're haunting, mysterious, intricate and oh so sexy!
For reasons unknown "Catch 22" was the first book I thought of when asked this question. Go figure... I would like to think most days I would be "Horton Hears a Who" though. I just love that book.
First one comes to mind is A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh". The cast of characters are brought to life so well. I see my friends, family and self in them. Simple. That always makes me smile.
I would be one of my two favorite books from my childhood. Bernard of Scotland Yard by Berniece Freschet or Rabbits' Search for a Little House by Mary DeBall Kwitz. Both have wonderful illustrations and a great story. Probably lean toward Bernard for his bravery in catching the jewel theives and for all the little jokes that I only now get as an adult.
The Wizard of Oz. I could click my heels together three times and go home.
I would be the "Giving Tree" (by Shel Silverstein), finding happiness and satisfaction in contributing to other people's lives.
My favorite books as a small child were "Go Dogs Go" and "Put me in the Zoo". They were the first books I ever bought at the school book fair.
Hmmm... if I'm choosing the book I would most want to be, it would be a toss up between two of my favorite books of poetry: Viva by e.e. cummings and High Windows by Phillip Larkin. However, if I'm choosing the book that I feel most resembles me, it's much more likely that I would be a Moleskine notebook--half of the pages filled with jottings and half of the pages empty.
Ferdinand the Bull!
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