tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post1801235560200971877..comments2024-02-22T02:20:18.377-06:00Comments on Claire M. Caterer: Reading Update and a GIveaway!Claire Catererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-34542056131637662742015-04-17T07:22:51.576-05:002015-04-17T07:22:51.576-05:00Yeah, I don't know what's up with that. It...Yeah, I don't know what's up with that. It happened to a couple of people. Weird, but that's the internet for you. :)Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-84349146058402351252015-04-17T05:30:06.956-05:002015-04-17T05:30:06.956-05:00Thanks! And did you notice how my comment was dupl...Thanks! And did you notice how my comment was duplicated? When you try to publish a comment, it seems like Blogger eats it up and you try to post it again--and THEN it works. Cindy Tranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016805616597820892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-51421836716570017302015-04-14T18:48:50.062-05:002015-04-14T18:48:50.062-05:00You're welcome, Janet! Thanks for stopping by....You're welcome, Janet! Thanks for stopping by.Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-81433955576507664982015-04-14T18:48:20.746-05:002015-04-14T18:48:20.746-05:00I tend to vacillate between fun adventure stories ...I tend to vacillate between fun adventure stories and those serious Newbery contenders.Both of these are wonderful in their own way.Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-2863728448014106212015-04-14T18:45:59.916-05:002015-04-14T18:45:59.916-05:00No worries, Cindy. I'll make sure you're e...No worries, Cindy. I'll make sure you're entered. :)Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-46330454489763436982015-04-14T18:19:50.760-05:002015-04-14T18:19:50.760-05:00Oops, I pressed the enter key on accident before I...Oops, I pressed the enter key on accident before I got to finish my entry for the Rafflecopter. :(<br />Oh well, I'll finish it here:<br /><br />Both books sound awesome for different reasons. Forbidden Stone sounds like a fun mystery book (which I like), while Rain Reign sounds like an emotional story (which I also like). However, if I had to choose one to win, I would choose Rain Reign, because the synopsis sounds promising, the cover is blue (<3) and the "my thoughts" review makes the book sound simply amazing. :)<br /><br />Thanks for hosting the giveaway!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-14004701409289045942015-04-14T17:49:56.847-05:002015-04-14T17:49:56.847-05:00Rain Reign sounds like a story I'd like to rea...Rain Reign sounds like a story I'd like to read. Thanks for the chance to win it.janet smarthttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-36664743531849007992015-04-14T00:31:32.757-05:002015-04-14T00:31:32.757-05:00THE FORBIDDEN STONE looks awesome! I've always...THE FORBIDDEN STONE looks awesome! I've always loved a good action/adventure. As for RAIN REIGN, I don't know if I'll like it, but I love Ann M. Martin, so maybe I'll give this a shot! Thank you for the reviews!Rachel Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691540712142433795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-38724771955073223022015-04-13T19:24:04.559-05:002015-04-13T19:24:04.559-05:00Cindy, I'll post winners on Tuesday, April 21....Cindy, I'll post winners on Tuesday, April 21. You have a good shot at winning, because the pool is small. Good luck!Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-14335772862926817232015-04-13T18:52:14.403-05:002015-04-13T18:52:14.403-05:00Aw, man! That sounds like a really good book! I *r...Aw, man! That sounds like a really good book! I *really* need to get myself a copy of "THE FORBIDDEN STONE". Or maybe I don't have to--if I win... Oh yeah, and when are you going to post the winners?! I can't seem to wait!Cindy Tranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016805616597820892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-86224742413091764112015-04-13T18:52:11.969-05:002015-04-13T18:52:11.969-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Cindy Tranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016805616597820892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-79364869255986894772015-04-13T18:05:29.761-05:002015-04-13T18:05:29.761-05:00Ugh, I know, the dad ... very hard to take. even k...Ugh, I know, the dad ... very hard to take. even knowing how tough it is to parent an autistic child. He did the right thing by Rose in the end.Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-25154186001535190712015-04-13T17:53:45.599-05:002015-04-13T17:53:45.599-05:00I read Rain Reign last year and really enjoyed it,...I read Rain Reign last year and really enjoyed it, although her dad was really hard to take at times. But that's me reading it from a parent's perspective at times.<br />The Forbidden Stone sounds wonderful. I love international stories. I will be definitely checking it out!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-37895140879407085762015-04-13T13:10:07.462-05:002015-04-13T13:10:07.462-05:00Yes--definitely a keeper. I'm glad I didn'...Yes--definitely a keeper. I'm glad I didn't check it out of the library.Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-77544966952323084022015-04-13T13:09:34.707-05:002015-04-13T13:09:34.707-05:00I'm discussing it next week with my intergener...I'm discussing it next week with my intergenerational book club. I think there will be a lot to talk about.Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-44563614667241673252015-04-13T13:08:44.762-05:002015-04-13T13:08:44.762-05:00I haven't read ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL, but it...I haven't read ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL, but it's on my list now. I like how Martin interwove the autism and the story of Rain so seamlessly in RAIN REIGN. I also caught myself looking for homonyms!Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-27667819962980642092015-04-13T12:58:53.826-05:002015-04-13T12:58:53.826-05:00I literally just finished Rain Reign about five mi...I literally just finished Rain Reign about five minutes ago. Would LOVE to add it to my bookshelf!Stella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754619265994927740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-47956700492060844112015-04-13T12:06:27.007-05:002015-04-13T12:06:27.007-05:00I also have had Rain Reign on my TBR list for ages...I also have had Rain Reign on my TBR list for ages. I really do want to find time to read ait soon. Thanks for the reviews and for the chance to win.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-77271089031863503732015-04-13T11:18:07.724-05:002015-04-13T11:18:07.724-05:00I've looked at both-- had their moments. I pre...I've looked at both-- had their moments. I prefer Baskin's Anything But Typical for my go-to book with a character with autism. A bit of a departure for Martin!Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-26715917336829612542015-04-13T11:17:41.322-05:002015-04-13T11:17:41.322-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-9588200159007521032015-04-13T10:59:54.241-05:002015-04-13T10:59:54.241-05:00I agree, and the characters in THE FORBIDDEN STONE...I agree, and the characters in THE FORBIDDEN STONE are quite good. Thanks for stopping by, Greg (as always)!Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-24065740065469442292015-04-13T08:23:33.116-05:002015-04-13T08:23:33.116-05:00Sue, the book goes superfast. I read it in 2 days ...Sue, the book goes superfast. I read it in 2 days without breaking a sweat. The chapters are short and the story moves along so smoothly you aren't even aware that--whoa! 60 pages are gone! Claire Catererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535622375893186547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-9169841098485834752015-04-13T07:14:47.796-05:002015-04-13T07:14:47.796-05:00Rain Reign is on our new shelf at the library. I k...Rain Reign is on our new shelf at the library. I keep saying I'll read it when I have time. Clearly, I need to make time.Sue Heavenrichhttp://sallysbookshelf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916394335321850116.post-25155876704145778942015-04-13T07:06:01.685-05:002015-04-13T07:06:01.685-05:00I've had Rain Reign on my TBR list for some ti...I've had Rain Reign on my TBR list for some time. Your insights renewed my enthusiasm to read it soon. The other book sounds like a great adventure. Hard to pull off unless the characters and world building are top notch. Welcome back, too!Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.com