tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post6501933145490147188..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: THE CROSSOVER by Kwame Alexander: Celebrating Poetry Month with Novels in VerseJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-74024088624240615182016-04-25T21:19:28.370-04:002016-04-25T21:19:28.370-04:00Yes, every April is National Poetry Month! And isn...Yes, every April is National Poetry Month! And isn't it interesting how few of us here like basketball, but at the same time love this book. Yep, that was a different ending than I expected, but if you think about it, there was plenty of foreshadowing.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-23519969117143012492016-04-25T21:16:56.537-04:002016-04-25T21:16:56.537-04:00I had no idea that it was poetry month! (I'm v...I had no idea that it was poetry month! (I'm very with it as you can see) But I have read the Crossover and enjoyed it, even though basketball wouldn't be my choice sport. I was also surprised by the ending. Woah! #plottwist :)Sue Kookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268252700768831084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-73793508898737080022016-04-22T14:53:20.109-04:002016-04-22T14:53:20.109-04:00Interesting, Erik. For some reason, I love movies ...Interesting, Erik. For some reason, I love movies about basketball, like Inside Moves and Hoosiers, so it makes sense I would enjoy a book about basketball. I just never watch the actual games.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-87394519118218870662016-04-22T14:51:34.247-04:002016-04-22T14:51:34.247-04:00I'm impressed that you read dozens of verse no...I'm impressed that you read dozens of verse novels, Medeia! Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-44652736432830370122016-04-22T08:12:42.777-04:002016-04-22T08:12:42.777-04:00This sounds good. And, like you, I don't even ...This sounds good. And, like you, I don't even like basketball. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-4414184985575699782016-04-22T05:06:34.528-04:002016-04-22T05:06:34.528-04:00I love novels in verse. It's been awhile since...I love novels in verse. It's been awhile since I read one, but at one time I was reading them in the dozens, seeking them out on my Kindle. This looks like a good one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-62053717432280407852016-04-21T19:30:07.565-04:002016-04-21T19:30:07.565-04:00That's great, Jess!That's great, Jess!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-77609571556334547152016-04-20T22:07:52.486-04:002016-04-20T22:07:52.486-04:00I have seen this one around, but I didn't know...I have seen this one around, but I didn't know anything about it. Loved reading your thoughts! This sounds like an amazing read and I am a huge fan of poetry. I have been reading all types this month and enjoying every minute. ;)<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-30683563884514049842016-04-20T19:57:34.719-04:002016-04-20T19:57:34.719-04:00Same here, Brenda. Same here, Brenda. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-28202790382024003622016-04-20T19:22:33.888-04:002016-04-20T19:22:33.888-04:00I'm looking forward to Booked, I really enjoye...I'm looking forward to Booked, I really enjoyed the poetry of Crossover too.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260139292374478327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-21467985564614589992016-04-19T18:36:44.314-04:002016-04-19T18:36:44.314-04:00Me too, Andrea! Me too, Andrea! Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-54499604580411428442016-04-19T06:31:04.362-04:002016-04-19T06:31:04.362-04:00I really enjoyed this book - looking forward to re...I really enjoyed this book - looking forward to reading his next one!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18131997116918223032016-04-18T18:35:59.645-04:002016-04-18T18:35:59.645-04:00That's right, Books4Learning. Glad to hear you...That's right, Books4Learning. Glad to hear you like it too.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-17675143744419375782016-04-18T18:35:18.611-04:002016-04-18T18:35:18.611-04:00Boys would definitely like this, Natalie, whether ...Boys would definitely like this, Natalie, whether they're basketball fans or not.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-48645216803175325822016-04-18T18:34:45.627-04:002016-04-18T18:34:45.627-04:00Yes! Exactly, Jess!Yes! Exactly, Jess!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-76476074888392896672016-04-18T18:33:38.878-04:002016-04-18T18:33:38.878-04:00I BAWLED like a baby at the end of this book. I ad...I BAWLED like a baby at the end of this book. I adored it SO, SO, SO much.Jessica Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916560941871741885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-29214289185432839402016-04-18T17:31:36.827-04:002016-04-18T17:31:36.827-04:00This sounds fantastic. I love the part you picked....This sounds fantastic. I love the part you picked. Maybe boys would even like it.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-12309616386160704702016-04-18T16:52:37.061-04:002016-04-18T16:52:37.061-04:00I recently read this one too! It is sooooo good! ...I recently read this one too! It is sooooo good! I plan to review it shortly. I agree about the basketball. The characterization and language is so good you don't need to be a sport's fan to enjoy it.Books4Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-61776706299543252952016-04-18T15:21:41.227-04:002016-04-18T15:21:41.227-04:00I consider this one MG, Elizabeth. But in either c...I consider this one MG, Elizabeth. But in either case, I agree!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-39057331581086479892016-04-18T15:20:19.898-04:002016-04-18T15:20:19.898-04:00It's a fast-paced energetic read, Greg.It's a fast-paced energetic read, Greg. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-27112317742021799902016-04-18T13:34:42.877-04:002016-04-18T13:34:42.877-04:00This was a wonderful book. I hadn't read many ...This was a wonderful book. I hadn't read many YAs in poetry form, and then I came across this one. I found it so enjoyable and engaging. Great book, great story, wonderfully expressed.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-86908953880592796642016-04-18T09:07:54.670-04:002016-04-18T09:07:54.670-04:00This one is already on my list of books to read. T...This one is already on my list of books to read. Thanks for your thoughts and the snippets of verse you provided.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.com