tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post391343106271417326..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Book Review: Secrets to Die ForDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89617126669820911672010-04-13T19:24:03.854-06:002010-04-13T19:24:03.854-06:00Beth, I've been in Eugene since 1977 and much ...Beth, I've been in Eugene since 1977 and much of it is still the same. The UO has expanded but the core of old, red-brick buildings is unchanged and most of the historic housing is still downtown. Saturday Market and Oregon Country Fair are going strong too. Thanks for stopping in.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-42179554852808954562010-04-13T05:16:44.433-06:002010-04-13T05:16:44.433-06:00I think mysteries are the perfect medium for discu...I think mysteries are the perfect medium for discussing social issues. So yes.<br /><br />I used to live in Eugene, so that alone makes me interested in reading the books. I'm sure the Eugene of today is not quite the same as the Eugene of the mid-1970, but I bet I'd recognize at least some locations.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36342499214536869722010-04-12T19:39:03.199-06:002010-04-12T19:39:03.199-06:00Love a book that hooks me in the first few pages a...Love a book that hooks me in the first few pages and keeps me up until I finish it. Secrets to Die For sounds great.shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310778176889652167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65442189808007373852010-04-12T13:29:56.628-06:002010-04-12T13:29:56.628-06:00I do love to read about current social issues in f...I do love to read about current social issues in fiction, and feel much more comfortable reading and thinking about them than I do actually discussing them! I guess that's why I like to write...it's the most comfortable way to make my voice heard!Carol Wesslingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-44659173425491212092010-04-12T07:24:08.912-06:002010-04-12T07:24:08.912-06:00Thanks for the intro to L.J.! You echoed my thoug...Thanks for the intro to L.J.! You echoed my thoughts regarding social issues exactly, Charlotte. <i>I enjoy reading books that work in some real world issues in a natural, even handed way that allows a peek at multiple sides of social issues.</i> <br /><br />I'm really interested in what you all have had to say about book clubs. I just joined my first book club in February and really enjoyed it so far.<br /><br />Btw, you're not the only one with a warped sense of humor, Charlotte. I figured the next question at Kathryn's sample book club would be, "Are you drinking red or white?" ;)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404052490491044727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70322060010483551052010-04-11T23:41:35.533-06:002010-04-11T23:41:35.533-06:00A little amount of social issues content in a myst...A little amount of social issues content in a mystery is OK with me but if there is a lot I would probably quit reading.<br /><br />Secrets to Die For sounds like an interesting read & I certainly like to be hooked in the first chapter.<br /><br />Helen KikerHelen Kikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69852436833203960512010-04-11T21:57:47.714-06:002010-04-11T21:57:47.714-06:00The question regarding current social events/crime...The question regarding current social events/crimes/trends being in books, is a PLUS in my love of reading! An action that totally turn's me off and would be hard for me to read is animal abuse. Otherwise I find reading about current crimes provides me with a lot of insight into the crime that I probably would never know due to a lack of dicussion with knowledgeable individuals.<br />I'd love to win a copy of "Secrets to Die For"!!!<br />Thank you for the opportunity!!!<br />Darby<br />darbyscloset at yahoo dot comdarbysclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307627314923598305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-44961498446531735992010-04-11T14:58:06.464-06:002010-04-11T14:58:06.464-06:00I wish I could just read 14/7!! I think I'd ne...I wish I could just read 14/7!! I think I'd need to, just to make a dent in all the titles I want to read.LOL<br /><br />These books look fabulous.Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-80923604986057300972010-04-11T14:39:40.913-06:002010-04-11T14:39:40.913-06:00Kay,
There's a mystery book club at one of our...Kay,<br />There's a mystery book club at one of our local Indy stores. They often host author events for new books. I love that group! They always have a list of mysteries to recommend.<br />CharlotteCharlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36316250475005905512010-04-11T14:37:52.190-06:002010-04-11T14:37:52.190-06:00J.M.
No. Most books I just like to read and enjoy....J.M.<br />No. Most books I just like to read and enjoy. <br />CharlotteCharlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-4633482003661157262010-04-11T13:17:02.514-06:002010-04-11T13:17:02.514-06:00Kay, it sounds like you're running great book ...Kay, it sounds like you're running great book clubs. And thanks for buying my books. I hope you enjoy them. My next book, Thrilled to Death, is more of a pure thriller, because I try to make each story unique in theme and structure.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57093296844096164152010-04-11T12:30:52.732-06:002010-04-11T12:30:52.732-06:00First, you don't need to enter me in the drawi...First, you don't need to enter me in the drawing. I have both these books in my Kindle. Have I read them yet? No, but I will, I promise.<br /><br />Now, as to the book club question and social issues. I facilitate two book clubs at my local library. One of them reads mysteries exclusively and we have great discussions. Yes, some of them do have a tendency to be who said what and who did what, but that's OK. Those are the meetings that we do a lot of trading of what did you just read and who is a good new author and the discussion always continues.<br /><br />I think social issues are fine in mysteries and indeed desirable at times. I probably don't wish them in every mystery I read, but I certainly don't mind them in some of them. <br /><br />I just wanted to make a plug for mystery book groups and say that mysteries are discussable. :-) I also take my advance copies of books and even books I've purchased and do a little reader advisory at the end of the meetings. Each book is available for members to take home and read. The members love this part of the meeting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-72930104884425586572010-04-11T12:20:35.040-06:002010-04-11T12:20:35.040-06:00I like your comments, Kathryn. I think that's ...I like your comments, Kathryn. I think that's why discussion questions can help so that you move beyond just the "genre-level" questions and into the meat of the story because any good story has something ELSE to talk about.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading your next book, L.J.!Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86425851553633618722010-04-11T09:31:03.373-06:002010-04-11T09:31:03.373-06:00Good review! No spoilers but it sounds intriguing....Good review! No spoilers but it sounds intriguing. I'm looking forward to reading it.Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50828929601630415682010-04-11T09:06:41.428-06:002010-04-11T09:06:41.428-06:00Do you recommend book club questions at the end of...Do you recommend book club questions at the end of every book?Jacklyn Cornwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703031152094274587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-68125685566451011032010-04-11T04:57:03.080-06:002010-04-11T04:57:03.080-06:00I was a Nancy Drew fan myself. I tried to interest...I was a Nancy Drew fan myself. I tried to interest my niece, but she wanted Trixie Beldon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9281516359417193662010-04-11T04:48:54.327-06:002010-04-11T04:48:54.327-06:00To me there are no detectives comparable to the Ha...To me there are no detectives comparable to the Hardy boys. Read all the books as a kid, and have later reread them with the boys.CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-77161887525912723392010-04-11T02:10:08.547-06:002010-04-11T02:10:08.547-06:00Elle,
I have to admit that any book that treats su...Elle,<br />I have to admit that any book that treats such subjects with a heavy hand is likely to fly across the room unread - especially if the author it blatently pushing a view different from my own. However, I enjoy reading books that work in some real world issues in a natural, even handed way that allows a peek at multiple sides of social issues. <br />CharlotteCharlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84606955321947573472010-04-10T19:53:01.972-06:002010-04-10T19:53:01.972-06:00(Just to be otherwise) I actually don't really...(Just to be otherwise) I actually don't really enjoy reading about current events and difficult topics when I'm reading escapist fiction. I want to melt completely into a different world when I read; perhaps the reason that my chosen genre is fantasy ;-)<br /><br />That said, "hooked by page 3"... wow! Now that does sound like a book worth reading.<br /><br />Elle<br /><a href="http://hearwritenow.com/" rel="nofollow">HearWriteNow</a><br /><a href="http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blood-Red Pencil</a>Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38063556432924454542010-04-10T18:13:09.182-06:002010-04-10T18:13:09.182-06:00Jen,
You are most welcome - it was a joy to review...Jen,<br />You are most welcome - it was a joy to review this book. <br /><br />I must have a warped sense of humor. I laughed when I read Kathryn's comment.<br />CharlotteCharlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57675973338342453742010-04-10T17:36:59.717-06:002010-04-10T17:36:59.717-06:00Yay Charlotte! Thanks for kicking off the theme we...Yay Charlotte! Thanks for kicking off the theme week. And you had such a great choice to kick it off with. Glad to hear all the discussion. <br /><br />Kathryn, oh my, your post made me wince. Maybe I'll start incorporating discussion questions into my blog. It hurts my heart that people are talking about crime fiction that way. Yow!<br /><br /><br />Thanks again Charlotte! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-23370843383154650392010-04-10T16:37:25.064-06:002010-04-10T16:37:25.064-06:00Sounds like a great read.
Since L.J. includes su...Sounds like a great read. <br /><br />Since L.J. includes subjects that can be controversial or socially relevant, it seems like her books would lend themselves to some wonderful book club questions.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-53123804647562323882010-04-10T15:31:59.237-06:002010-04-10T15:31:59.237-06:00Kathryn,
I'm with you on this one.
CharlotteKathryn,<br />I'm with you on this one.<br />CharlotteCharlotte Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336641340221491792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-79271022476664376962010-04-10T11:48:51.206-06:002010-04-10T11:48:51.206-06:00I 've led several book clubs and I always crin...I 've led several book clubs and I always cringe when members suggest a mystery. This is my experience: "So when did you guess who the murderer was?" (3-4 minutes of discussion). "Who were your favorite characters, and why?" "I liked that Bob guy." "Bob?" "The assistant D.A." "That guy was Jim." "Oh. Let's eat!"<br /><br />A facilitator needs something she can sink her teeth into, and it sounds like your books fit the bill, L.J.--THANK YOU! People love mysteries but they don't often leave much to discuss. I say, the more controversy, the better!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6726653558781737482010-04-10T11:41:31.234-06:002010-04-10T11:41:31.234-06:00Denise,
Consider yourself entered. Good luck!
Cha...Denise, <br />Consider yourself entered. Good luck!<br />CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com