tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post1449338251278570196..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : SLOB by Ellen PotterBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-80625067954237436492009-05-26T11:56:29.431-05:002009-05-26T11:56:29.431-05:00Trish,
You've been hearing a lot because SLOB was...Trish,<br /><br />You've been hearing a lot because SLOB was just released a week or two ago. Amazon says it's for ages 8-12, I think, so middle to young adult. I just read another Ellen Potter book, yesterday: Olivia Kidney. In both cases, the characters (Owen in SLOB, Olivia in her self-named book) are wonderful and there's a lot of humor combined with poignant moments -- both books involve children dealing with loss. I think they're excellent and definitely recommend this author.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57071708013873643162009-05-26T06:19:52.349-05:002009-05-26T06:19:52.349-05:00I've been hearing a lot about this book lately and...I've been hearing a lot about this book lately and I'm glad you mentioned it was YA because I've been trying to figure it out (not that it matters, but I'm always on the look out for books little brother and sister might enjoy). Owen sounds like a great character--and interesting about the semi-autobiographical tidbits.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-80420004679251160912009-05-21T21:31:45.765-05:002009-05-21T21:31:45.765-05:00It definitely sounds like another good one! :) Goo...It definitely sounds like another good one! :) Good luck finding it! I feel like I lose books constantly. lolLover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76617460902659654392009-05-21T21:22:09.705-05:002009-05-21T21:22:09.705-05:00Kathy,
I so agree. The characters were very beli...Kathy,<br /><br />I so agree. The characters were very believable.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82117670444370216972009-05-21T20:44:30.454-05:002009-05-21T20:44:30.454-05:00I loved SLOB too! I thought the characters were q...I loved SLOB too! I thought the characters were quirky but so true to life.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16972936107956015422009-05-21T15:33:58.604-05:002009-05-21T15:33:58.604-05:00Jessica,
That is so funny that you picked up on t...Jessica,<br /><br />That is so funny that you picked up on that. Yeah, we're slobs. And, I have too many piles of books. I know where my copy of SLOB was <I>last week</I> but which pile I moved it to is a mystery.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3635789828307815712009-05-21T15:29:16.388-05:002009-05-21T15:29:16.388-05:00THat is so funny that of all the books you could h...THat is so funny that of all the books you could have lost, you lost one called SLOB. Not that you are a slob, because I dont think that you are, but that is pretty funny!J.L. Dangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780762437304912390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-85135594267179084902009-05-21T08:36:16.851-05:002009-05-21T08:36:16.851-05:00Regularrumination,
Thank you! I hope you enjoy t...Regularrumination,<br /><br />Thank you! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. :)<br /><br />Joy,<br /><br />SLOB was my first book by Ellen Potter and now I want to read everything she's ever written, if that tells you anything. <br /><br />I think I've got several of Eliz. Scott's books on my wishlist. Hope you get to Living Dead Girl, soon. I'd love to read your thoughts.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-5819827223027208622009-05-21T07:51:15.467-05:002009-05-21T07:51:15.467-05:00I saw this book somewhere and was interested in it...I saw this book somewhere and was interested in it, but didn't know much about it. I'm glad to see that you really enjoyed it. I have never read anything by Ellen Potter, so this may be a good place to start.<br /><br />You mention Elizabeth Scott - I have Living Dead Girl on my TBR List. I hope to get to that one this year.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70257238963572743312009-05-21T07:09:49.224-05:002009-05-21T07:09:49.224-05:00I'm definitely going to have to pick this one up! ...I'm definitely going to have to pick this one up! This is a great review, I can't wait to pick it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74115618466132889072009-05-21T07:00:43.806-05:002009-05-21T07:00:43.806-05:00Kailana,
SLOB is fantastic. When I closed the bo...Kailana,<br /><br />SLOB is fantastic. When I closed the book, I did so with the thought that I'm going to have to read everything Ellen Potter has ever written. In fact, I looked for her books at Borders, last weekend, and didn't find a thing (but their organization in the children's and YA sections leaves something to be desired).<br /><br />Gossamer is wonderful! I stayed up late to finish it and when I woke up I realized I'd been reviewing it in my sleep. I thought I came up with some sparkling metaphors. LOL It does have a serious side, but it's a lovely story.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-37950310067760887702009-05-21T05:02:55.218-05:002009-05-21T05:02:55.218-05:00This book looks good. It is getting a lot of good...This book looks good. It is getting a lot of good reviews, anyway!<br /><br />How are you enjoying Gossamer? I thought it was a cute little book! Still with a serious vein, but a bit more light-hearted than Lowry's other books I have read!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com