tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post2419571019288443916..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday -- THE CABINET OF EARTHSJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-88949390811278856292012-02-02T20:59:30.354-05:002012-02-02T20:59:30.354-05:00Magical realism is probably the best way to descri...Magical realism is probably the best way to describe a book like this. I thought about calling it that in my blurb, but the publisher calls it a fantasy. It's the real Paris, but with a supernatural underworld. Kind of cool!<br /><br />And I absolutely LOVE The Giver. Definitely in my list of top ten all-time best children's books ever written. I've read it many times! Thanks, Brooke.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-69472762042020549832012-02-02T20:56:35.838-05:002012-02-02T20:56:35.838-05:00Ahaha, Corey! Now you're putting me on the spo...Ahaha, Corey! Now you're putting me on the spot. I'm sure you've read a lot of books too. <br /><br />If I was forced to narrow it down to a top 10, for YA: DIVERGENT, DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE, EVERYBODY SEES THE ANTS, THE NAME OF THE STAR and SCORPIO RACES. For MG: MAY B., WORDS IN THE DUST, STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA, BIGGER THAN A BREADBOX and CABINET OF EARTHS. How did I choose? These are the titles that stayed with me the longest (although I'm cheating a bit because I read CABINET OF EARTHS fairly recently). When I look back at that list of 110 books, I realize how little I remember about some of those books!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-67714037552650472662012-02-01T08:54:32.626-05:002012-02-01T08:54:32.626-05:00oh, maybe I'll add this to my list! Intereste...oh, maybe I'll add this to my list! Interested to know which of the 110 books you read in 2011 are your top recs? (incidentally, I am still blown away by that number!)Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-59111178059158296482012-01-31T22:38:23.911-05:002012-01-31T22:38:23.911-05:00I just got this and I'm excited to read it. I ...I just got this and I'm excited to read it. I like fantasy but not high fantasy. This book seems to be more like magical realism. My fave fantasy is The Giver.bfavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164661338051897220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-49227701012657422072012-01-31T18:33:23.472-05:002012-01-31T18:33:23.472-05:00Hi Jennifer! Yes, not everyone likes fantasy. I ...Hi Jennifer! Yes, not everyone likes fantasy. I have to keep reminding myself of that. But this is a fantasy grounded in the real world, which is my favorite kind.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-16301759385166424142012-01-31T18:31:33.567-05:002012-01-31T18:31:33.567-05:00Oh, that IS funny! I think this might be a little...Oh, that IS funny! I think this might be a little too complex for a 6 year old. Hope <i>you</i> enjoy it, though.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-7098909362786768152012-01-31T18:28:51.980-05:002012-01-31T18:28:51.980-05:00It's excellent, Pam! Hope you get a chance to ...It's excellent, Pam! Hope you get a chance to read it.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-73574733387930631592012-01-31T17:03:01.633-05:002012-01-31T17:03:01.633-05:00Sounds interesting. Fantasy isn't high on my l...Sounds interesting. Fantasy isn't high on my list of likes in a book, but I can see why those who like fantasy would love it.Jennifer Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219388997277330690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-7812746311088956652012-01-31T10:26:02.248-05:002012-01-31T10:26:02.248-05:00So funny, because I'm reading this RIGHT NOW. ...So funny, because I'm reading this RIGHT NOW. I started reading it with my 6 year old, but he hasn't really gotten into it (I think the pacing isn't compelling enough for him, but that's okay because he's a little younger than the targeted age).KatOwens: Insect Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228171304170449979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-88102049513229453302012-01-31T01:05:26.354-05:002012-01-31T01:05:26.354-05:00I hadn't seen this. Sounds wonderful and I'...I hadn't seen this. Sounds wonderful and I'm excited to see the world building.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953440041536434213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-78959699571417966082012-01-30T21:16:15.938-05:002012-01-30T21:16:15.938-05:00Oh yes, Deb! You really need a copy of this one!Oh yes, Deb! You really need a copy of this one!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-76290985419380091422012-01-30T21:01:27.140-05:002012-01-30T21:01:27.140-05:00I've been wanting to read this one for some ti...I've been wanting to read this one for some time now. Best get on it! Thinking I'd do well to get my own copy (hardcover!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-70201431618479712442012-01-30T18:36:58.868-05:002012-01-30T18:36:58.868-05:00Thanks, Michael! I do the same thing when an MMGMe...Thanks, Michael! I do the same thing when an MMGMer raves about something.<br /><br />Hope you like it.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-9189796049053000392012-01-30T18:36:09.880-05:002012-01-30T18:36:09.880-05:00It is fascinating, Barbara. And not as weird as C...It <i>is</i> fascinating, Barbara. And not as weird as <i>Coraline</i>. I think you and your daughter could handle it! :)Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18805078449254606582012-01-30T18:34:19.490-05:002012-01-30T18:34:19.490-05:00Hi Natalie! Do you ever sleep? You are always the...Hi Natalie! Do you ever sleep? You are always the first to comment on my blog. Thanks! And I'm thrilled to hear you're interviewing Anne.<br /><br />I haven't seen Cinderella yet. Glad you liked it.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-67390712530322634012012-01-30T18:33:00.622-05:002012-01-30T18:33:00.622-05:00Mais, oui, Zette!Mais, oui, Zette!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-43058938223665922112012-01-30T15:19:03.606-05:002012-01-30T15:19:03.606-05:00mmm, Paris!mmm, Paris!Zette Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770098941766661359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-4724393818343972212012-01-30T14:30:14.754-05:002012-01-30T14:30:14.754-05:00This is inching up my (physical) TBR stack. After ...This is inching up my (physical) TBR stack. After your review, I've moved it near the top!Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-39474826079185267372012-01-30T12:37:56.941-05:002012-01-30T12:37:56.941-05:00This sounds so fascinating! Coraline kinda freaked...This sounds so fascinating! Coraline kinda freaked me out (and my daughter too), so maybe I'm too squeamish for this? But I'm so intrigued...Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-73588141134192660132012-01-30T10:57:37.785-05:002012-01-30T10:57:37.785-05:00This one is already on my wish list! Great review,...This one is already on my wish list! Great review, Joanne. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-43165213404953266192012-01-30T10:57:27.163-05:002012-01-30T10:57:27.163-05:00This one is already on my wish list! Great review,...This one is already on my wish list! Great review, Joanne. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-36890761273377735802012-01-30T07:27:45.756-05:002012-01-30T07:27:45.756-05:00I can't wait to read this. I'm supposed to...I can't wait to read this. I'm supposed to get an ARC or book from my interview with Anne.<br /><br />I just finished Seeing Cinderella and loved it.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com