tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post900427285448018285..comments2024-03-19T03:30:53.337-04:00Comments on Alexa Loves Books: An Important Story to Tell • WintergirlsAlexa S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-15760076446126699452012-09-08T16:29:42.117-04:002012-09-08T16:29:42.117-04:00I have got to read this book! Between your rave re...I have got to read this book! Between your rave review and Ginger's, you guys have me sold. I've read other LHA books and they were amazing, so I can only imagine how fantastic Wintergirls will be.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629683051183850547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-26218546499926642482012-09-08T12:32:18.711-04:002012-09-08T12:32:18.711-04:00This book was crazy good and, like you, I was sinc...This book was crazy good and, like you, I was sincerely worried for the narrator when she was obviously still hurting herself.<br /><br />However, I did adore the whole ghost-of-her-friend thing.Lisa Schenstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394196334860848380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-14205998942155429632012-09-07T17:42:35.604-04:002012-09-07T17:42:35.604-04:00I'm almost embarrassed to say that I've ne...I'm almost embarrassed to say that I've never read anything by this author before but I WANT TO. I want to read this book and Speak. I totally plan to. I honestly didn't even know what this book was about but I was attracted to the pretty cover. Since I've started reading contemps (and I'm learning to get into the issues-books) I'm totally gonna tackle both this book and Speak one of these days. Yes I am. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-60979927688447559422012-09-07T08:09:17.639-04:002012-09-07T08:09:17.639-04:00I enjoyed this too I thought it was a real eye ope...I enjoyed this too I thought it was a real eye opener for such a misunderstod disease. Lovely review, chickie, you definitely really loved this one! :)Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-11499108964008433512012-09-07T02:05:16.125-04:002012-09-07T02:05:16.125-04:00I have to admit even the synopsis of this book is ...I have to admit even the synopsis of this book is well crafted. This book sounds amazing and brutally honest. Wonderful review.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13793305174429795795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-52827256756276708472012-09-06T23:33:49.452-04:002012-09-06T23:33:49.452-04:00This sounds powerful and although it must be tortu...This sounds powerful and although it must be torturous to read at times, it sounds so worth the read. <br /><br />This review is absolutely amazing. I especially LOVE these tidbits: <br /><br /><i>I believe in the power of words and how they can reach out to a reader and draw them in, evoking feeling and reactions that are so strong they’re undeniable.</i> - This is PERFECT and so true. You put into words what crosses my mind constantly. Genius.<br /><br /><i>In fact, if I’m being perfectly honest, it’s like knowing that a car’s about to crash and that you can’t do anything to stop it and so you’re just standing there and watching it happen – repeatedly.</i> Again...WOW. <br /><br />I will get round to reading Wintergirls eventually but you make me want to run out and get a copy right. this. minute. That my friend, is talent. ♥Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234560405122776663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-34694396049922532192012-09-06T23:13:30.849-04:002012-09-06T23:13:30.849-04:00Such an awesome review Alexa!!! I read it earlier ...Such an awesome review Alexa!!! I read it earlier this morning and have been thinking about it ever since. I have yet to read anything by Laurie but I have heard she does a superb job at creating really powerful stories with strong messages. I think I'll need to be reading something by her soon :)Katelynhttp://talesofbooksandbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-9767112000278515152012-09-06T17:27:00.727-04:002012-09-06T17:27:00.727-04:00I love a powerful novel and when a book is hard to...I love a powerful novel and when a book is hard to read, I think that's simply a sign of good writing. I loved Speak by this author, so I definitely think I'll be checking this one out! :D <br /><br />~Keertana<br /><a href="http://ivybookbindings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ivy Book Bindings</a> Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-91855271618248236782012-09-06T13:02:05.602-04:002012-09-06T13:02:05.602-04:00It's always hard to read these types of books,...It's always hard to read these types of books, but I am so glad that they are written. I know that this book has made several "best of" lists and I definitely have it on my TBR. Great review!Kate @ Ex Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161681565485372950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-26699699196655220002012-09-06T12:42:32.991-04:002012-09-06T12:42:32.991-04:00I've seen this book before and I've been h...I've seen this book before and I've been hesitant because it does deal with such a difficult topic. Def doesn't look like a "walk in the park" kind of book. But after reading your review, I think I want to give a shot. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183489220405917142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-2690281562572673352012-09-06T11:07:39.609-04:002012-09-06T11:07:39.609-04:00Beautiful review, Alexa! Admittedly, this isn'...Beautiful review, Alexa! Admittedly, this isn't a subject matter I enjoy reading about, but I've heard good things about this book from countless people now so I hope to give it a go one day. Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-28253752027654946732012-09-06T09:47:44.397-04:002012-09-06T09:47:44.397-04:00I just recently read Speak by Anderson, and was ab...I just recently read Speak by Anderson, and was absolutely amazed at how well she dealt with such a tough subject.<br /><br />Now, I want to read everything she's written - but to definitely spread it out a bit. Wintergirls seems really interesting, though, and I may move it towards the top of the list.<br /><br />Thanks for reviewing! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-13666882798840362462012-09-06T09:20:28.244-04:002012-09-06T09:20:28.244-04:00Did I read somewhere that this book is written in ...Did I read somewhere that this book is written in verse? I think that's why I have been so hesitant to read it.Mandi Kaye @ Never Too Fond of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361130579333295006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-34380101676288638762012-09-06T08:41:51.953-04:002012-09-06T08:41:51.953-04:00Great review, Alexa! You're so right in saying...Great review, Alexa! You're so right in saying that it's like watching a car about to crash, but not being able to do anything about it. This was a great read and one that I'm so happy to have gotten to read. If I hadn't seen it on sale at the bookstore, I might have missed it. Very powerful -- I can see why it's challenged so much. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.com