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Comment on 50 Things About 50 Shades (of Grey) by Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:36 +0000

I wonder if that the wealth and name-brand materialism fits into the possession theme of FSOG, or is it a larger contemporary phenomenon? Or just descriptive as the case may be?

Well, the author didn't characterize Christina in the way some Presents authors do: "He is a man who must possess everything he sees. Including her!" To me, it was more a sign of his success in life. Maybe there was also a bit of that "chick lit", giving the reader a few enjoyable minutes in the world of the superrich. @Amanda:

I am kind of a sucker for the “so bad it’s kinda good” book.

The controversy, and that, is just why I picked it up. It seems to be a love it or hate it kind of book for most. And thanks!

Comment on Using a Feed Reader and Notes from Last Night’s Blogging Talk by Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:06 +0000

@Keishon: I agree completely with this. It doesn't matter if it's daily, weekly or monthly, but give readers a basic sense of what to expect.

Comment on Review: Forever, by Judy Blume by Jill Sorenson

Jill Sorenson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:04:00 +0000

Nice review! I read a bunch of Judy Blume novels in jr. high, but not this one. The perfect family comment stood out to me also. I always envied the opposite–characters with major angst and serious troubles. I desperately wanted excitement, perhaps because my home life was quiet and steady.

The most recent Blume I’ve read is Wifey. I just love the 70s/sexual revolution themes you mention in her work and I’m glad to have grown up with her.

Comment on Review: Forever, by Judy Blume by KT Grant

KT Grant — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:24:47 +0000

I’ve never read Forever. *blush*. But the reason this is a banned book because it shows teens having sex and trying to be responsible about it? That confuses me.

Why when it comes to frank discussions about sex in young adult books, it becomes such an issue? And after 35 years since it’s release, it’s still a banned book?

Comment on Using a Feed Reader and Notes from Last Night’s Blogging Talk by Stumbling Over Chaos :: Linkity has eyes like limpid pools

Stumbling Over Chaos :: Linkity has eyes like limpid pools — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:14 +0000

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Comment on Review: Forever, by Judy Blume by Emily

Emily — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:02:45 +0000

I have never read “Forever” (although after reading this post I definitely want to!) But, speaking as someone who was a teenager in the 2000s, I agree with you that it is absolutely depressing that these characters have so much confidence and assurance that they can have sex, use birth control, get abortions, and not deal with all these hurdles and judgement that currently exist and are only getting worse. You know you’re doing something wrong as a country when a book about female sex positivity from the seventies is more forward-thinking than the garbage people are spouting in the political arena.

Comment on Review: Forever, by Judy Blume by LBGregg

LBGregg — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:08:54 +0000

I had that edition as well. My parents never denied us a book, so when Forever came out, I was the only girl in the 7th grade who owned a copy. Because of that copy, I enjoyed a fleeting moment of Jr. High popularity. *g*

I read Forever in seventh grade, when I was struggling with my own family issues. I envied, really envied with a force I could practically taste, Kath and her perfect family.

Loved this. Thanks Jessica.

Comment on Review: Forever, by Judy Blume by Vassiliki

Vassiliki — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:40:44 +0000

It’s interesting that when this was published there was no YA category. I wonder where it got shelved? Next to Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret?

My library in the early 80s had Forever shelved in the Teen Fiction section.

That was a wonderful review. Thank you for that trip down memory lane. Another stand out book on teenagers and sex in the 70s is Puberty Blues by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey – an Australian classic.

Comment on Review: Forever, by Judy Blume by Keishon

Keishon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:31:24 +0000

I had that cover,too! Unfortunately, I can’t find my copy since it was loaned out to all of my cousins who passed this book around and never returned it to me. Probably got confiscated. I did re-purchase it again since there isn’t a digital version of it (will there ever be one?) I’m glad you reviewed this. Excellent review. You brought back memories. I remember being saddened at the break up at the end. I love Judy Blume. I grew up reading her books and the one thing she did right was create realistic characters that dealt with realistic issues and that you could come to care about.

Comment on Using a Feed Reader and Notes from Last Night’s Blogging Talk by Keishon

Keishon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:58:10 +0000

I would add blog with consistency to that list (which is something I don’t do myself). It doesn’t have to be daily but if you develop a routine and stick with it you’ll build/train (for lack of a better word) your readership to know when to expect a new post even if you post once a week. Just my two cents.