tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post8269219268582187603..comments2024-03-29T03:31:03.598+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: Discovering WritersCharmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-30893609111980135662011-04-02T01:46:20.443+10:002011-04-02T01:46:20.443+10:00I admit I've never read Stephen King or Agatha...I admit I've never read Stephen King or Agatha Christie, his because I can't read that genre and still sleep at night, and hers because... I don't really have a reason. However, she is safely ensconced on my to-read list a few times now; it's just a matter of getting round to all the books I want to read!<br /><br />I do love Terry Pratchett, although I've never tried anything but the Discworld books.Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862479925124552922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-20291061771452691452011-03-29T06:49:32.549+10:002011-03-29T06:49:32.549+10:00Ah, I've been reading Terry Pratchett since I ...Ah, I've been reading Terry Pratchett since I was teenager (which was long, looooong ago...) I'm so jealous you get to hear him speak! And I can't wait to hear about it. :)<br /><br />Some of my favourites of his are <i>Lords and Ladies</i>, <i>Small Gods</i>, and <i>The Truth</i>. <br /><br />One of the best things about Sir Pratchett is that in between making you laugh, he often has some shockingly deep and sharp-edged things to say.jjdebenedictishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950592240599703771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-48321485395434011822011-03-29T05:48:11.411+10:002011-03-29T05:48:11.411+10:00Jules - yes, they are worth the read - thanks for ...Jules - yes, they are worth the read - thanks for stopping by :)<br /><br />Hart - I agree, legitimate expanse, we're just buying the books for our children's educational future :)<br /><br />Alleged - I've read the old fairytales and it is a good one, but I would find it hard at the moment too, because there's that great new book out called Beastly based on Beauty and the Beast that just looks so cool!Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-42373790379488434392011-03-29T04:13:35.665+10:002011-03-29T04:13:35.665+10:00I keep trying to read the original Beauty and the ...I keep trying to read the original Beauty and the Beast. I'm sure that author is pretty famous!Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-82227884445272292702011-03-29T02:02:31.118+10:002011-03-29T02:02:31.118+10:00Ha! I've been intending to start into Pratche...Ha! I've been intending to start into Pratchett for quite some time... Maybe now that my son is 12 and I can justify them as 'for both of us' it is the time, because the Monty Python of fantasy sounds darned appealing to me!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-88562645123702648622011-03-29T00:19:39.252+10:002011-03-29T00:19:39.252+10:00I hadn't read any of his until a couple of yea...I hadn't read any of his until a couple of years ago when I met my husband and he couldn't believe it. <br /><br />They really are worth the read. <br /><br />JulesJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726497098741081801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-90311612142495305072011-03-28T17:20:21.355+10:002011-03-28T17:20:21.355+10:00Terry - Psych yourself up first, they start off qu...Terry - Psych yourself up first, they start off quiet... weird, but once you get the hang of it, they're fantastic.<br />You'll giggle lots.<br /><br />Alyce - My daughter also abandoned The Nation once before, I think it might be a bit boring compared to the others. My favourite is The Good Omens but Emily's favourite is Only You Can Save Mankind and The Colour of Money.<br /><br />Soozie - Some more authors for me to check out :)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-65894375857858952612011-03-28T15:39:38.840+10:002011-03-28T15:39:38.840+10:00rather a interesting question. i have just discov...rather a interesting question. i have just discovered Erik Larsen actually, but someone you & your daughter might enjoy .. last years find for me = Charles de Lint .<br />incredibly fun & i very, very good writer :)sooziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924347855188992884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-85964143428906064842011-03-28T12:55:11.878+10:002011-03-28T12:55:11.878+10:00I tried to read Nation by Pratchett last year and ...I tried to read Nation by Pratchett last year and abandoned it halfway through. I have heard that his Discworld books are strange and good at the same time, but I know I'll have to be in just the right mood to take them on, so I haven't read them yet. <br /><br />The talk at the Opera house sounds wonderful though, and how neat that you get to share it with your daughter!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-27823612760698835332011-03-28T10:08:14.587+10:002011-03-28T10:08:14.587+10:00I have picked up his books a few times in the book...I have picked up his books a few times in the bookstore, but always put them back. Think I'll get it this time. Thanks!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.com