tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post1254975670248964984..comments2024-02-20T17:51:43.989-05:00Comments on Buckling Bookshelves: Top Ten Tuesday (#20): Tough SubjectsChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-28094986220371101482013-06-01T14:22:47.703-04:002013-06-01T14:22:47.703-04:00You know, I had heard there was a movie adaptation...You know, I had heard there was a movie adaptation of Before I Die, but I loved the book so much, I think I'm afraid to watch it! If you liked You Against Me, I highly recommend the book version of Before I Die :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-11597867483016461342013-06-01T13:08:08.011-04:002013-06-01T13:08:08.011-04:00I really enjoyed You Against Me, but I've only...I really enjoyed You Against Me, but I've only seen the movie adaption of Before I Die (Now Is Good). I love the fact that you only listed a deserving three, nice choice. :-)Book Blatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437469743002943036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-60823126478984096162013-05-16T09:37:53.755-04:002013-05-16T09:37:53.755-04:00I haven't read any Ellen Hopkins, but after th...I haven't read any Ellen Hopkins, but after this week's topic, I am seriously intrigued. Her books seem to have made it onto 90% of people's lists! I've also always wanted to try a novel in verse, so definitely going onto the TBR list...Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-11943242471381080652013-05-16T09:33:21.975-04:002013-05-16T09:33:21.975-04:00I can't believe it took me until last year to ...I can't believe it took me until last year to read Perks, but you are right it is an excellent book. The movie was fairly well done, but I still like the book better (as usual!) Thanks for stopping by :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-16011152682404205712013-05-14T20:10:34.152-04:002013-05-14T20:10:34.152-04:00Ah, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, such a good b...Ah, <i>The Perks of Being a Wallflower</i>, such a good book! Have you seen the film adaptation from 2012? It's really well done, great acting.<br /><br />You're right on about books like this being the target of bans. Boo! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amypeveto.com/2013/05/14/top-ten-tuesday-tough-subjects" rel="nofollow">Here's my TTT</a> for the week. Happy reading!Bookzillahttp://www.amypeveto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-49144995487541518612013-05-14T20:09:44.221-04:002013-05-14T20:09:44.221-04:00I have not read the last two books on your list bu...I have not read the last two books on your list but I did enjoy Perks of Being a Wallflower. I don't read these type of books very often but I do enjoy them when I am in the mood to read them. One of my favorite tough subject books is Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Have you read any of those books? <br /><br />Also, sadly these are the types of books to be banned, but I agree with you that they are more likely to help then hurt.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788568691345783808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-68078665257565247682013-05-14T11:13:14.307-04:002013-05-14T11:13:14.307-04:00They are not for everyone, but they often do teach...They are not for everyone, but they often do teach good lessons. I can definitely see why some issue books end up on school reading lists.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-63246120359532615392013-05-14T10:01:50.716-04:002013-05-14T10:01:50.716-04:00I haven't read any of these, but I do tend to ...I haven't read any of these, but I do tend to shy away from harsher issue books. You're right, though, that they teach us to be more empathetic and gentle with other people, which is a lesson all of us need to learn!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-84485027432146443262013-05-14T09:25:14.965-04:002013-05-14T09:25:14.965-04:00Jenny Downham is definitely an auto-buy author for...Jenny Downham is definitely an auto-buy author for me, I just love her writing so much. I hope you check out her books when you get a chance! Thanks for stopping by :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-23598494014904232262013-05-14T09:24:18.689-04:002013-05-14T09:24:18.689-04:00It really is a quite memorable book. When I first ...It really is a quite memorable book. When I first picked it up, I had no idea how many different topics it would touch on, but I think it was really well done.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-39863213548490980362013-05-14T09:22:16.643-04:002013-05-14T09:22:16.643-04:00Yes Riv it is in letter format. It's a very sl...Yes Riv it is in letter format. It's a very slim volume and I loved that it dealt with so many different things without being so "in your face" about it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-39176837592032780952013-05-14T09:21:31.966-04:002013-05-14T09:21:31.966-04:00I hope so too - it is a very good book. Any book t...I hope so too - it is a very good book. Any book that can make me cry gets high marks and this one definitely did.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-37166644276067460092013-05-14T09:04:58.067-04:002013-05-14T09:04:58.067-04:00I've heard so much about Before I Die and You ...I've heard so much about Before I Die and You Against Me that I definitely have to check them both out sometime soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://effortlesslyreading.com/2013/05/top-ten-books-dealing-with-tough-subjects.html" rel="nofollow">My TTT</a>Kelly L.http://effortlesslyreading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-54706707397963601512013-05-14T08:41:14.706-04:002013-05-14T08:41:14.706-04:00My daughter's loved Perks of Being A Wallflowe...My daughter's loved Perks of Being A Wallflower. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-8176191058346865802013-05-14T06:05:24.612-04:002013-05-14T06:05:24.612-04:00"The Perks of Being..." seems to be the ..."The Perks of Being..." seems to be the kind of book I think I would enjoy. If I remember correctly, it was also written in letter/diary form (I may be wrong though). And the rape issues are always such difficult ones to read about. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216081229982312439.post-22552210623132270052013-05-14T03:16:00.320-04:002013-05-14T03:16:00.320-04:00I've had Before I Die for a long time but I...I've had Before I Die for a long time but I've yet to read it - I hope I get to it eventually. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768919679687372349noreply@blogger.com