Comments on: Reader Spotlight: Meet Becky from Becky’s Book Reviews!

By: The Sunday Salon: Reading, Read, To Read #5 | Page Turner Reviews

The Sunday Salon: Reading, Read, To Read #5 | Page Turner Reviews — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:21:19 +0000

[...] catch up on what I’ve read in January. Earlier in the week….Natasha of Maw Books fame interviewed me for her Reader Spotlights feature. On Monday, all the biggies were announced by ALA. I’d imagine you’ve heard by now the [...]

By: Jenn M.

Jenn M. — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:17:51 +0000

Hi Becky! It’s nice to know more about you. I’ve been meaning to comment on your interview for a while, but Natasha inspired me to start my own blog and I have been consumed in trying to work out the kinks.

I too have scrambled egg quirks. Though different than yours. I would never eat thm in a restaurant either. I have to cook them myself. I’m very particular about the way they are cooked.

Hilarious about the escalators. I have an irrational fear of band-aids. They make me feel physically ill and my skin crawl. I don’t even like talking about it. Sadly enough, I run a day-care home and have two children, which makes the opportunity that I may come in contact much higher. Irrational fears are fun aren’t they?

Do you like the American Life on Mars or the British version? My husband and I have enjoyed watching both.

It’s funny you mention Umbrella by Taro Yashima. I just posted about this on my blog. I intended on plaing this book on hold and instead put Jan Brett’s The Umbrella on hold by accident. I am waiting for the intended book right now. I look forward to reading it.

I didn’t know Natasha lived in Texas, and I think it is awesome that you come from such a long line of Texans. I lived in Galveston and Houston for 6 years. I have fond childhood memories.

Bottom line…You are amazing for reading the way you do and I’m glad to get an insight into your little bubble in the blogging world. Thanks Natahsa. Sorry for being long-winded as usual.

By: sally apokedak

sally apokedak — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:31:34 +0000

Becky is one of the most fascinating people, isn’t she? Loved the interview! Thanks, Natasha, and Becky.

By: Natasha Maw

Natasha Maw — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:26:07 +0000

Thanks all! I love this new feature as well. I can’t wait to get to know each of you better! And hold that thought Amy – I’m hoping to have a post up next week about author beliefs clashing with our own. I think it would make for an interesting discussion.

By: amy BTW M

amy BTW M — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:54:55 +0000

I thought I would make a comment on your discussion of avoiding certain authors that don’t hold to your beliefs. I don’t avoid authors necessarily based on what religion they are, but in a way I guess I kind of do. Not because I am against the religion itself, but because I don’t like the possible content of the book.

It is kind of like avoiding a rated R movie. I don’t want to read graphic scenes and repeated swearing in a novel. So I guess I tend to read more YA, because I know the content will be more mild than an adult novel. That is also why I try to stick more to LDS/Mormon authors when reading a romance or adult novel in general. Sure they are really sappy, but they are clean. That is my basis for choosing a book. However, classic literature is also good.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:41:21 +0000

Another interesting and fun interview. I love this new feature on your blog! Well done to both you and Becky!

By: Lenore

Lenore — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:08:58 +0000

I would feel like a celebrity too if Becky ever commented on my blog. I read hers religiously of course.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:38:51 +0000

Fabulous job on the interview and Becky is a fascinating subject. I’m a regular lurker on her blogs.

Ender’s Game was the book that directed me into the YA genre. I skipped over YA books and went straight into adult authors as a teen. As an adult I’m reading YA books thanks to how much I adore Ender’s Game.

By: Josette

Josette — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:58:15 +0000

Hi!

Becky is also one of the first book bloggers I’ve found and I’ve been reading her blog ever since. I’m always amazed by the number of books she reads and I wish I can read as much.

That was a fascinating interview and I enjoyed reading every word of it. It was great to know her better.

By: Natasha Maw

Natasha Maw — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:15:56 +0000

Jeane – No offense taken. Don’t worry about it! I think the premise behind your thoughts is a very interesting one. You’ve brought up a lot of ideas for me. Of course, not everybody is going to have the same beliefs, or even agree on wording, etc. What happens when an author’s belief is different from your own? When you purchase that book are you supporting something that you don’t believe in? Does an author taint their writing simply because of who they are and what they believe? Talking in generalities, this is a topic that I may explore further in new post.