tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post678619939139366170..comments2024-03-28T23:06:34.406-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Curl up with some great YA reads this winterpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-35036980428384162632009-12-10T22:14:25.950-05:002009-12-10T22:14:25.950-05:00Hi Trish, YA has never really been my thing but yo...Hi Trish, YA has never really been my thing but you always whet my appetite for them when you review. Great job! I'll be looking out for these books.<br /><br />Christine, one of the only people in the universe yet to read Twilight:)Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47521173381371118362009-12-10T21:11:59.781-05:002009-12-10T21:11:59.781-05:00Trish, I loved Going Too Far! I reviewed it for R...Trish, I loved Going Too Far! I reviewed it for RNTV awhile back.<br /><br />I saw the trailer for Percy Jackson when we went to see New Moon. Looks fabulous! My 10 year old daughter spent most of the movie telling me how hot Jacob was. LOL Since I'm old enough to be his mother, I felt like a bit of a pervert thinking how buff I thought he was. ;)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-19764477625472891852009-12-10T21:01:53.854-05:002009-12-10T21:01:53.854-05:00Hi Trish! Thanks for update on the last book in Th...Hi Trish! Thanks for update on the last book in The Hunger Games Trilogy. I simply cannot wait! <br /><br />I read the Percy Jackson 5 book series in-- pretty much--one sitting. Excellent books! Great concept, exceptional voice. Looking forward to the movie in Feb. 2010.Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17024134017512079157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-67155659818602147982009-12-10T16:48:41.528-05:002009-12-10T16:48:41.528-05:00Buffie, I like books set in the South too, and sin...Buffie, I like books set in the South too, and since Jennifer lives in the South she gets it right. The small town stuff rings true as well.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25726914679985224402009-12-10T16:33:51.782-05:002009-12-10T16:33:51.782-05:00Great post Trish!
GOING TO FAR sounds like a g...Great post Trish! <br /><br />GOING TO FAR sounds like a great book! Since I live in the South, I'm always interested to read about books based in the South.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66654689916910817522009-12-10T16:03:14.267-05:002009-12-10T16:03:14.267-05:00I have quite a few books on my list to read, inclu...I have quite a few books on my list to read, including ones from Lisa Kleypas, Kathryn Smith, and a few others. I'm ready!!TrishaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688498329119710049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6893379603125057322009-12-10T13:52:31.384-05:002009-12-10T13:52:31.384-05:00Hey, Trish! Okay, I'm convinced, too -- I'...Hey, Trish! Okay, I'm convinced, too -- I'm going to pick up Jennifer Echols's book on my next trip to the bookstore!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29962125340937392352009-12-10T13:36:29.779-05:002009-12-10T13:36:29.779-05:00Janga, I hadn't heard of Calpurnia Tate, but I...Janga, I hadn't heard of Calpurnia Tate, but I just read the overview online and it sounds like a wonderful story. Adding to my list.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-4048938035804831872009-12-10T12:55:02.614-05:002009-12-10T12:55:02.614-05:00I made a note to check out Going Too Far too. Than...I made a note to check out Going Too Far too. Thanks, Trish.<br /><br />I bought two copies of a YA novel, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, to give as Christmas gifts. It has the kind of heroine I want the middle-schoolers I love best to be reading, and it's a terrific story.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45560660822997865362009-12-10T12:18:21.422-05:002009-12-10T12:18:21.422-05:00Jo, I hope you enjoy Jennifer's book. Yes, the...Jo, I hope you enjoy Jennifer's book. Yes, there are lots of vamps and werewolves out there, but the reading public seems to love them, me included. It is nice to reading something totally different for a change of pace though. I'm going to shoot for at least one non-paranormal YA per month. I have several great-looking ones on my shelves just waiting for me to read them.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-48696495479627423392009-12-10T11:56:18.740-05:002009-12-10T11:56:18.740-05:00Thanks for the reviews on these two great-sounding...Thanks for the reviews on these two great-sounding YA titles, Trish. I especially like the premise of Going Too Far. I'll be sure to check it out.<br /><br />I'm a little tired of werewolves and vampires LOL, so this contemp sounds like a nice break.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69178180865350202082009-12-10T10:38:46.185-05:002009-12-10T10:38:46.185-05:00Hey, Jennifer. So happy you stopped by! I really d...Hey, Jennifer. So happy you stopped by! I really did love your book. I can't wait until Forget You comes out next summer.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-76035686708013093582009-12-10T10:37:29.190-05:002009-12-10T10:37:29.190-05:00Hey, Trisha. Great name. :)
Ah, I remember that w...Hey, Trisha. Great name. :)<br /><br />Ah, I remember that wonderful feeling of Christmas break, where you didn't have to do homework and could actually read what you wanted. Have a great break and happy reading! Any other books already on your to-read list for this break?Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-81597333435364800282009-12-10T10:37:13.355-05:002009-12-10T10:37:13.355-05:00Trish, thank you SO MUCH for the shout out! And I ...Trish, thank you SO MUCH for the shout out! And I am thrilled to be mentioned in the same post with Heather. Big hugs to both of you!Jennifer Echolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757825467796917325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40161132985799880432009-12-10T10:35:13.777-05:002009-12-10T10:35:13.777-05:00Hey Trish!
Being in college has put a hold on me g...Hey Trish!<br />Being in college has put a hold on me getting to read what I want to read, but Christmas break for me begins this afternoon and I'll definitely have to check these two books out. Going Too Far looks very good!TrishaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688498329119710049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33104633465706943192009-12-10T10:14:37.858-05:002009-12-10T10:14:37.858-05:00Trish, I agree about J.K. Rowling. I gobbled up t...Trish, I agree about J.K. Rowling. I gobbled up the first Harry Potter book. My BIL has read all of them. <br /><br />All of you authors are so talented in crafting stories: in different ways, styles, and genres! <br /><br />Two authors can write the same type of story (say, Regency England, notorious rake, sweet girl), but each author uses their own special writing touch to craft the story.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5452597705063154242009-12-10T10:12:14.782-05:002009-12-10T10:12:14.782-05:00Kati, I'm sorry I can't help, but I've...Kati, I'm sorry I can't help, but I've not read Beautiful Creatures yet. Sorry. But it does look good.<br /><br />Hey, Deb Marlowe! Always good to see you here.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86180634294066553662009-12-10T10:07:11.972-05:002009-12-10T10:07:11.972-05:00PJ, I really think you'll enjoy Going Too Far....PJ, I really think you'll enjoy Going Too Far. I could kick myself for not reading it sooner, but I seem to collect books faster than I can read them.<br /><br />Deb, that's interesting about your sister and Twilight. I know the series has its detractors, but I enjoyed it. For awhile there was all this debate about her vs. J.K. Rowling (perpetrated by readers and media types, not the Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-41260072196929415082009-12-10T10:01:58.317-05:002009-12-10T10:01:58.317-05:00Good morning, everyone. After a late night of work...Good morning, everyone. After a late night of working on new books, I've finally crawled out of bed to greet a new day.<br /><br />Marisa, your two-movie viewing play sounds like fun. Get all the popcorn, Junior Mints, Twizzlers, etc., and invite over all your girlfriends. Wait, now I want to do that. :)Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-59749457802162771192009-12-10T09:43:38.462-05:002009-12-10T09:43:38.462-05:00LOL @ Kati! Okay, you and Trish have sold me. :)...LOL @ Kati! Okay, you and Trish have sold me. :)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69930999326366944322009-12-10T09:39:11.754-05:002009-12-10T09:39:11.754-05:00Thanks for the recs, Trish!
You'll enjoy Perc...Thanks for the recs, Trish!<br /><br />You'll enjoy Percy Jackson, I think. It's for a younger crowd, and my oldest boy loves them!Deb Marlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088536848274738995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-37716071972334360972009-12-10T08:48:15.211-05:002009-12-10T08:48:15.211-05:00Hey Trish!
Question for you. I've been hearin...Hey Trish!<br /><br />Question for you. I've been hearing a ton about Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Have you read it? And if so, what's the age range that it's appropriate for?<br /><br />I'm hearing it's along the lines of Twilight and Melissa Marr's Fae Court series. Do you agree?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Oh! And PJ you really MUST read GoneKatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178354927628992485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-39069810573972047542009-12-10T08:46:07.019-05:002009-12-10T08:46:07.019-05:00Hello, Trish.
I've never (GASP!) read TWILIGH...Hello, Trish. <br />I've never (GASP!) read TWILIGHT, but my sister called me the other night to ask me if I had because she just finished it and really liked it. She said the author just wrote in a way that compelled her to read. I was a little stunned that she had read it because my sister pretty much strictly reads only Christian authors and books.<br />GOING TOO FAR sounds good.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-2190526202844174072009-12-10T08:36:01.417-05:002009-12-10T08:36:01.417-05:00Morning Trish!
I've been hearing wonderful th...Morning Trish!<br /><br />I've been hearing wonderful things about <i>Going too Far</i> all over the internet. The last thing I need to be doing is adding to my tbr mountain but I may have to make an exception for this book. <br /><br />I haven't seen Twilight or New Moon but the teen girl in my life has been raving about both. Your monthly columns are helping me keep up to speed on thepjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64990807860176308202009-12-10T07:04:56.235-05:002009-12-10T07:04:56.235-05:00Hey Trish!
Yes, this is the exact time of the year...Hey Trish!<br />Yes, this is the exact time of the year I want everyone to go away so I can sit by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and read to my hearts content. I have a huge TBR pile and I can't wait to dive into it. <br /><br />Thanks for the heads up on the next Hunger Games installment - what a great series and I'm so anxious to get the next one. <br /><br />Haven't seen Marisa O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024947742780527546noreply@blogger.com