tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post6231466947178839889..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: On Starving and Audio BooksGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-43620797386151535972019-09-10T11:35:45.504-04:002019-09-10T11:35:45.504-04:00Would you be able to make a list of audiobooks you...Would you be able to make a list of audiobooks your family enjoyed? Thank you so much for your godly example!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585949667031146650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-4147005601229985122019-08-27T12:07:47.973-04:002019-08-27T12:07:47.973-04:00This is an older post and I’ve already commented o...This is an older post and I’ve already commented once but just wanted to thank you for the Scribd recommendation. I have been using it for the audiobooks and have even used you idea of putting my phone in a cup while I scrub bathrooms!<br />I’ve also really gotten back into reading again by doing this. It does clear up your mind and help you focus so much better.<br />I’ve been browsing through all your old book reviews and so far what I can’t find in my library I can find on Scribd. Mostly. I’ve gotten two of my sisters to join as well.<br />One of my favorite genres is juvenile fiction. You have some great book lists there! <br />Thanks so much for taking the time to do these. You have very good taste in authors with good writing skills.<br />I love when I am reading a book and I think, “this writing is so good, I wish I could write like that.”Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447990067820597244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-74472149775249184262019-07-19T19:10:31.466-04:002019-07-19T19:10:31.466-04:00Hello, I just came across your blog by happenstanc...Hello, I just came across your blog by happenstance. I'm not sure if you are a social media user or not but there are some great FB groups for readers like Readers Coffeehouse. There is also the Goodreads app where you can add friends and see what they are reading and comment.<br /><br />-Sky L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-13853482177386728512019-07-19T11:09:09.677-04:002019-07-19T11:09:09.677-04:00This is the year I discovered a love of audiobooks...This is the year I discovered a love of audiobooks too. I love love Libby, though I wouldn't if I didn't have library cards that gave me access to bigger libraries than my local branch. I've pretty much stopped listening to podcasts and squeeze in audiobooks during my routine tasks: ironing, cooking, cleaning, washing dishes. <br />Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552046256755399876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-45665271790828393502019-07-16T10:45:25.221-04:002019-07-16T10:45:25.221-04:00You make me want to get Beneath a Scarlet Sky. And... You make me want to get Beneath a Scarlet Sky. And I agree with your view of All the Light We Cannot See. It doesn't give a view of redemption which can be depressing but I'd rather have a war story show the depravity then pretend there is glory and fulfillment found in war. Without Christ there is no joy. But I still enjoyed the book very much.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-58864790828904230572019-07-15T14:50:08.639-04:002019-07-15T14:50:08.639-04:00"Beneath a Scarlet Sky" is based on a tr..."Beneath a Scarlet Sky" is based on a true story. I have thoroughly been enjoying memoirs so it kinda fell into that category. Why did I like it? Hmmm... not sure if I can explain. (I'm not always good at knowing or understanding why.) It was definitely well written. Subconsciously I was thinking about placing my boys in those difficult scenarios and wondering if today's young men have that kind of courage... Maybe you'll have to read it and let me know what you think. =)<br /><br />One of the things I deeply disliked about "All the Light We Cannot See" was the emptiness without God in their lives. I'm not one to read only Christian authors at all. Some of the books I've read have been very raw and deeply sad. But somehow this one left me feeling restless and frigidity and raw. Maybe I just wasn't at a good place to process it. =) Well, there's my view. <br /><br />And yes, I'd love to chatter about books with you. And I plan to reference all your posts about young adult books at some point and create a list of possible library books for our school.Mrs. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00943929699498238100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-15803115853512267942019-07-13T14:38:06.316-04:002019-07-13T14:38:06.316-04:00You are not alone, Starla. I borrowed that book, s...You are not alone, Starla. I borrowed that book, since I had heard good things about it. But I read only a bit and realized that it was not for me. Perhaps the setting, the war, the literary tone, though I can understand why others enjoyed the book. Christine in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-44457519435290036002019-07-13T12:25:27.192-04:002019-07-13T12:25:27.192-04:00I just started Gospel Comes with a House Key on Sc...I just started Gospel Comes with a House Key on Scribt and think it will be a favorite.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-41544561486924401042019-07-13T12:24:48.389-04:002019-07-13T12:24:48.389-04:00I'm constantly on the alert for books. When I ...I'm constantly on the alert for books. When I find someone who has similar tastes to me, I pay attention to the other books they like whether that is online or in person. Blogs and sites such as Read Aloud Revivial and Redeemed Reader have given me many good suggestions though I'm sometimes disappointed by a recommendation. I like books such as Honey for a Child's Heart though they don't have newer books which is why I like websites such as Redeemed Reader. Homeschool catalogs also are a great source of book suggestions. I go through book catalogs such as Rainbow Resource and reserve books from my local library.<br /><br />Many of my favorite books come from friends. I often ask, what are you reading? If I visit a reader I often skim their bookshelves looking for new-to-me books. My siblings often recommend books to me. And blog readers have been a great source of books.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-2407218453191716242019-07-13T12:19:00.333-04:002019-07-13T12:19:00.333-04:00Starla-
It be so much fun to discuss books in pers...Starla-<br />It be so much fun to discuss books in person with you. I had heard of All the Light that We Cannot See for quite a while but when everyone is excited about a book, I figure there is too much hype about it and it is hard for me to get excited about reading it. So I was surprised how much I liked it. So maybe you and I were expecting different things when reading the book? I was expecting to be disappointed. <br /><br />What did I like? I love the way the author depicted the main characters. I loved how the plot jumped from the battle in the town to the back history of the characters involved. I had hesitated to read it because it was a war story but I thought it was very clean, with almost no profanity though I'd still consider it adult content. But most of all I loved the author's use of metaphor. Some of the lines were so beautiful that I want to read a printed copy so I can linger over some of the lines. But beautiful literary style, in this book, doesn't mean boring. I was in awe of the author's talent to pull together plot, characters, and beautiful writing in one book. <br /><br />But that is only my opinion and it certainly wouldn't be a book for everyone. Thanks for recommending Beneath the Scarlet Sky. I've never heard of it. What did you enjoy about it?<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-73565646071716484572019-07-12T15:54:01.394-04:002019-07-12T15:54:01.394-04:00I must be so odd. I tried hard to like "All t...I must be so odd. I tried hard to like "All the Light We Cannot See" since I had seen it recommended many places and by a few people whose recommendations I trust. But I just DIDN'T! I'd love to know why you liked it! =) I just finished reading "Beneath a Scarlet Sky." I really liked that one. Just not ok for little ears.<br />I haven't learned to love audio books. I prefer the printed page. (However, I do listen to quite a few podcasts.) We use Apple Music and there are some books available there. We also use Hoopla from our library. One of the boys has listened to G.A. Henty books through that app. <br />Thanks for all the books recommendations. I need to compile a list and watch for some of them for our school library.And yes to Elizabeth Enright books! We love those!Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763604713759556102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-6701015979906734472019-07-12T12:49:21.568-04:002019-07-12T12:49:21.568-04:00Bless your heart, Gina! I'm sure conversation ...Bless your heart, Gina! I'm sure conversation with Ed is so keenly missed in your life now, but keep on blogging and staying in touch with us and we'll do our best to help with mind stimulation! So here goes...even though I don't have audio book suggestions to share, I do have a question for you that has been simmering on the back burner for quite some time! You have so many book recommendations for children and adults alike, but tell me where, please, do you learn about them? Many of the titles I never knew existed; is there a resource or online site where you get all your ideas? I do already subscribe to the Read-Aloud Revival and that has been very helpful, but now I'd like an inside tip from you! Blessings on your day and family...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-32336372442639835202019-07-11T22:03:28.629-04:002019-07-11T22:03:28.629-04:00Signed up for my 2 free months! Thanks for the tip...Signed up for my 2 free months! Thanks for the tip.AmyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533253642382255346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-71787059834576944122019-07-11T15:09:36.761-04:002019-07-11T15:09:36.761-04:00I've enjoyed Isabella Alden (Pansy) books on L...I've enjoyed Isabella Alden (Pansy) books on Librivox. A favorite is The Browns at Mt. Herman.HJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-70659690644493132772019-07-11T11:19:03.354-04:002019-07-11T11:19:03.354-04:00All I can add is yes yes yes. I struggle with aud...All I can add is yes yes yes. I struggle with audio books too but have really liked Libby. I'm not willing to pay a bunch for audios that I can't fully concentrate on when the kids are being noisy. But the kids also have listened to some very good reads that they wouldn't have picked up otherwise. and now I'm going to find that book you talked about. and yes, I crave a book person to talk to. amyjane30https://www.blogger.com/profile/12370724179526513142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-35887267408817032952019-07-10T20:47:16.704-04:002019-07-10T20:47:16.704-04:00Maybe I should stick with your questions, but thes...Maybe I should stick with your questions, but these are 3 of the books that I am reading now, 2 bought and 1 inter-library loan (but want to buy) and I can hold them all in my hands. I have 2 children who have been listening to books through the library app but I haven't joined yet, pretty much for the same reason you originally didn't listen to audio. Well, here are the 3: (maybe you can find them in audio. I would love to send you a copy of the first one, if you would like it.) "Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, & Redeem in Tragedy"- Cameron Cole, "Resisting Gossip"- Matthew C. Mitchell, "The Gospel Comes With a House Key"- Rosaria Butterfield. Rarely am I reading three books at the same time that I love as much as I love these. Wendy Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811711229706784925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-1176620914209548002019-07-10T18:51:52.800-04:002019-07-10T18:51:52.800-04:00Despite the technology I like the idea of audioboo...Despite the technology I like the idea of audiobooks for the 'primitiveness' of it, storytelling having come before reading and writing :P. <br /><br />I often keep my phone in a pocket to listen to podcasts or whatever, though I don't like having to keep relatively quiet-- I've been eyeing those wireless Apple earphones!<br /><br />Sometimes I try looking up blogs that have lists of good Librivox books--it's easier to find good readers that way! <br /><br />But mostly I read on my Kindle - I love it so much that I think I'll only ever buy print books of titles I plan to re-read. I've even caught myself tapping on the edge of real book pages to turn them! The e-ink really is different - it doesn't keep you awake at all like the light on a tablet or phone does. If I'm going to be somewhere that I might have a long wait, it's nice to be able to just bring it along instead of frantically running around the house trying to find the best suitable book for how I'm feeling that day XD Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-18445934083848879322019-07-10T18:34:24.892-04:002019-07-10T18:34:24.892-04:00We enjoy audio books during the ride to school and...We enjoy audio books during the ride to school and I listen to more grown-up fare during my morning workouts. The Great Courses have lots of interesting topics, and are not too expensive if purchased through audible because they are so long. Many libraries have them too. We also like podcasts like 99‰ invisible Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431026383389425108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-35275401256891799072019-07-10T15:39:01.302-04:002019-07-10T15:39:01.302-04:00Oh my!! Seriously, if you want audiobooks, eBooks,...Oh my!! Seriously, if you want audiobooks, eBooks, whatever, download the Hoopla app!! It is totally free, all you need is a library card. You can borrow (for FREE!!) 6 titles per month. It is a life saver since I love listening to audio books. Here are some I've enjoyed: Unplanned by Abby Johnson, The Magnolia Story (I haven't listened to this one yet, but my sister said it's really good, so it's on mu list) Marilla of Green Gables, and so many more.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250756063878364582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-80229319969289256272019-07-10T15:18:59.914-04:002019-07-10T15:18:59.914-04:00A woman in our local homeschool group got enough p...A woman in our local homeschool group got enough people together to get a discounted price for tales2go.com. That's what we use when we want to listen to something; they have heaps of children's books (including the Janet & Geoff Benge books--we chose one of those for each long road trip, since the whole family loves them).Emmahttp://lotsofhelpers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-30016379233928708962019-07-10T15:12:20.199-04:002019-07-10T15:12:20.199-04:00Librivox ( https://librivox.org/ ) for my listenin...Librivox ( https://librivox.org/ ) for my listening while I commute or drive on business travel. You have mentioned Librivox above.<br /><br />Here is a book you and the older children might find interesting https://librivox.org/christian-non-resistance-by-adin-ballou/ . And the G.A. Hente, Mark Twain, Geen Stratton Porter, the Pollyanna books, and the writings of Flavius Josephus were also my companions on some of my travels. <br /><br />Danielpapahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844632608701008841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-47564663259595655152019-07-10T14:14:58.116-04:002019-07-10T14:14:58.116-04:00I love audio books for the car. I just used your l...I love audio books for the car. I just used your link and signed up:)Katie Thomaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009683263612609045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-87819826325210320932019-07-10T12:29:52.488-04:002019-07-10T12:29:52.488-04:00I LOVE All The Light We Cannot See! I had seen it ...I LOVE All The Light We Cannot See! I had seen it recommended so many places, but still wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. :) I took it for my flight-reading on my way to WAC in April, and found it engrossing enough to make me forget my upcoming nervousness. Which is what I was after. Marlene Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611987596352077410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-77921562414262954232019-07-10T12:18:21.972-04:002019-07-10T12:18:21.972-04:00I know what you mean about filling up on conversat...I know what you mean about filling up on conversation and losing the need to read as much. Lately I've been listening to a lot of sermons, so I haven't read quite as many books as usual. I want to put in a plug for sermonaudio.com; I love listening to a variety of topics there. The site has more than a million sermons and it is FREE! Ken Ham has many snippets about creation that your children--and you--might find interesting. The site is also easy to search by speaker or subject. One can't endorse everything there, of course, but I have found many good things to listen to. You might want to check it out.Christine in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-75236807425710249092019-07-10T11:20:19.550-04:002019-07-10T11:20:19.550-04:00I really enjoy audio books. For my daily devotion...I really enjoy audio books. For my daily devotional time, I get up at 5, grab a cup of coffee and listen to a retired professer from Dallas Theological Seminary and a close personal friend. He is found at the link "Sonic Light." Anyway, he taught Sunday School for years and our church recorded his lessons. He does a verse by verse study. So, I have gone through all that he has of the Old Testament and am now working on listening to the New Testament. I have benefitted from this so very much.<br />For recreational reading, my daughter gifted me a Kindle reader. She loads audio books on hers and my Kindle is her 2nd device. I am an empty nester, so it is much easier for me to listen. I enjoy listening to books while doing repetitive, mundane tasks. Can't wait to try the idea of putting my Kindle in a mug in order to boost volume.<br />Audio access to Bible teaching or good literature is one part of all this technology I really like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com