Friday, May 23, 2008 QUESTION:Who is the person (name up to three) you most talk to about books. First name only and relationship to you, please.
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Maureen Leslie --- a co-worker & friend. We both love books and discussing which ones we like or will buy. Lori Barnes Sundays at Tiffany's Bulls Island Sugar Queen
Jana Harver Carol (cousin) Paul (son) Harold (husband) Dianne My son, Aaron. Julia & other book group friends. 100+ sxith grade students! Dianne Debbie - co-worker Cam Susan, my sister Beverly, my friend Marion Miller My son. Lisa My mom Angie, my sister Sheryl, and best friend Rachel Lea Ann in Seattle My son, Preston My friend, Camille My friend, Arthemise Mary Elizabeth, my daughter Diane and Barbara --- we belong to the same online book club Sabrina Raegan - daughter Joy Martineau Nancy - Cousin Alice - Friend Jeanie - Friend Jennifer Baker My sister, Jessica. Tamara Randi Kat - Book group mate Joe - husband Bruce - family friend Cherylyn Danjou Kelley - best friend Brian - significant other Erica - co-worker Peggy Kincaid Consuelo, best friend Nicola, English pen friend Marilyn, Canadian friend Bea Carroll Carolyn, Friend Judi, Friend Dan, Friend Wendy My Mom Sherrie English Randi, Friend Sue, Friend Patti, Friend J.R. Monahan Laura - friend Karen - friend Aileen - friend Carol Pirtle Linley tells me what her book club is reading, as well as interesting books she recommends. Bobbie Cloud Bill, husband Donna, sister Molly, friend Suzanne Tracy, my daughter Patti, my coworker Margi, my golfing friend Cindy My mom and 2 friends who are librarians. Richard Bartels My wife Tessa My friend (for 50+ years), Bob
M Kickey I speak with my Mother, my good friend Janet (they both live on the East Coast), and John --- a friend that I volunteer with at a local hospital. Julie Siemek Kayla - daughter Megan - daughter Jody - sister Linda M. Johnson Mary - friend Ruth - friend Sue - aunt Mike I only have one on a regular basis, Annie. Jerri Patton Susan Schwartz, Friend Melinda Nokes, Daughter Martha Nokes, ex Mother-in-Law Allison Hoskins My sister, Jana. Coral Harrison Barbara, daughter Virginia, friend Cathy, friend Linda S. Miller Kathy, my cousin Kay, my sister Dee, my neighbor LouBabe Cassi, daughter Tom, husband Todd, home teacher Jeannette Meona, my friend since highschool days --- and yes, we have been swapping books since then. I will turn 64 this year.
Manda, a friend since I bought SACAJAWEA from her over the internet Tenie, a South Carolinian settled in Switzerland who was most amazed to find all these books in English at my home. Julia L. Rule 1. Patty - friend 2. Alexandra -friend 3. Tom - friend Helene Harris Mamie -my librarian Bruce - my cousin Larry - my brother R. Honey Dayna, Lise and Mary Jo.
All are girlfriends! Noreen Brown Mary Ann, friend Sissy, sister-in-law Tom, husband Ann Eileen and Donna -- We're in two book clubs together as well as attend Books for Lunch, a monthly library-sponsored event where booklovers gather to discuss and share good books they've read recently with others in the group. Christine Pam,: My sister Mike: My husband Irene: Friend from work Kathryn McNamara Michelle - close friend Julie - best friend Barbara - sister Janice Hoaglin Mary, Janeene, and Sharon All are friends Elizabeth Clarke Carole, fellow reader and book club buddy. Maria, Daughter Susan, friend and fellow book club buddy (different book club) Joan I talk to my sister Doris, my friend Joanne, and other family members. Whit Donna (old roommate) Wayne (boss) Jo (mother) Katherine Stephens Laquita (former co-worker) I work in a library so it's mostly my patrons. Estelle Belkin Dave, my husband. One of us reads the book first, and the if we like it, the other one reads it, Then we can talk about it. Sometimes we talk about even though the second one hasn't quite finished the book. Brenda Moak Cindy - sister Dixie - friend Theresa - friend Robert E. Brown, Sr. LinaMae, my sister and Bobby, my son. We all read quite a bit and are always swapping books around to each other. There are no other readers in my family. Jennifer Donna - mother Ashley - daughter Sonya - friend Dodalodle from Beautiful British Columbia Joan, my sister. Cindy, my co-worker/friend Jeanie Garry, brother Kay, mother in law Janice, sister David Rudy Connie - Spouse Bunnie - Mother-in-Love Lareeta My sister (Gwen) and twenty book club members. Mary 1. The person closest at hand, my husband Q, who's as avid a reader as I am. 2. My best friend (clear back many years to high school), Lynne. We save our book discussion for last in our long phone conversations. 3. Another good friend, Jill. Sandi Beth, my daughter Carol Tom - husband Cathy - friend Judy - friend Brenda Snell Don, Nancy, and Ann Bernice Spier Alta (friend) Ann (friend) Sara (sister) Lyla My friend, Nancy. We like the same types of books and read many of the same authors. Jean Mess Gloria - Daughter Claire - Beauty operator Dee - Former boss Vickie Neal Amy - Daughter Suzy - Daughter-in-law Irish 1- Carol - friend 2- Betty - church-going friend 3- Lori - sister Ron Green Tracy - daughter Holley - daughter Jean - wife Brenda Broadway Floyd, my husband; Betty, my mom; and Karen, my neighbor. Debby Creager My daughter Amanda. Vivian Fleming Cindy - friend Sharon - colleague and friend My online book group Marie Kelly, sister-in-law Patti, girlfriend Karen, sister Sandy Greathouse My sister, Peggy My sister-in-law, Sue My friend, Lee Many others online Anne Mager The top three people would be my GFs Ann & Monica, and my Hubby. Tiffany I talk to my friend Pammy that I work with because we both love reading. I also talk a lot to my husband Bruce and my father James. Jane Honors and AP students in my classes Kelsey, my daughter Hunter, a friend and fellow teacher Marianne Haddad Chandler - My best friend for 27 years Our first discussion was about books! Annie Lucille - Friend Susan - Friend Alan - Neighbor Sue Kachtik Linda - sister-in-law Anne - friend
Mary Branham Ann (mom) Barb (friend) Jared (nephew) Leslie Dave, Husband Betty, mother Phil, Boss Jeannie Reb Joy Sherri Tobi Drabczyk Severa (daughter) Kevin (husband) Jean (my mom) Deborah Natasha - coworker Merrilee Tracey, daughter Adel, friend Noel Willis Jane - wife
Kate - disabled friend
Don - Kate's husband Michelle Miller my mom, my sister, my friends and people on MySpace. Donna My mother My husband Ray Palen 1. My Wife 2. My Mother 3. My Sister Sharron Sue, Rene, Janice Lindsey Patti - friend JoAnn - friend Cheryl - sister Ellen My husband Co-workers Friends
Jean Victoria - friend Dawn - co-worker Lora - co-worker Lori Barnes 1. Dianne - internet book friend 2. Fran - Friend 3. Anne - Friend Joan Deborah - Niece Sandy Kathy June Bev All three are in my book club Debbie Katie - my daughter Elin - friend from work Carmen Colon Nancy - bookworm friend (as excited as I am) Juni - boyfriend (who doesn't really want to know) Page - cat (who listens because he has to) F Tessa Bartels Joanne, who is in one of my book clubs. Richard, my husband Cindy, my sister-in-law Debbie D. My friend, Angie --- she doesn't read books a lot, but I tell her about what I read.
My Mom --- she is where I got my love of reading from! Nikki Dana, my daughter Fran, my sister Jann, my co-worker Finn Julie, wife Karine, co-worker Carol, friend Mary Lou Jeff and Josh, my sons Bev, my friend. Toni Jennifer - friend on shelfari Julie - mom Joanne - friend on shelfari Elaine Lingenfelter Jill and Jackie, my daughter and sister. Judith Bridger Linda, a friend Linda, a sister Tami, a sister Marjorie Clark 1. Chris 2. Raven 3. Anne Susan Browdy Janet - best friend Margaret - boss Evelyn - co-worker Virginia Pewthers Mary, my Mother Marcy, my Cousin Mary D Cis, my sister Amy, co-worker Linda, friend Dia Jill, my sister Nikki My sister, Maureen My step-daughter, Michele.
Janet Hoyt Kaete, my daughter, as she has started a book club Sue, a friend Cheryl, a friend Mary Dropkin My son Scott, age 28 2 Private music students Salli Lewis My friend Eileen Kimmie Sams Chris - my husband Francine Holly - sister Barbara - colleague/friend Joan - friend April Lemesh My best friend, Shelly, and I have similar tastes in some books and very different tastes in others. I like to think we compliment each other. Melinda Bandow Kathi, friend; Cecelia, friend and English professor Ted, my husband Bobbe Banks Salkowitz Sylvia - friend
Tracy - Daughter
Maceo - Grandson Ramona Lori - friend Sandra Smith Keara, my daughter-in-law Monica Kamie, cousin Jaime, cousin Sharon, cousin Benita Sirkin Friends - Muriel, Gladys and Joan Melinda Janie, my sister Jenna, my 12-year-old granddaughter Mary, a friend Joan Woods Debbie Lois Susan Beaulieu Bernie - friend Peggy Rowan Glenda - friend Patty - sister Kim - friend Reeca Ken - Coworker Patsy - Coworker Shirley-Mother Terry Doreen - friend Mimi Klein Henny, Dodi, and Fariba, my best friends. Rosemary Krejsa Jan - a close friend that I met when I worked in a bookstore. Sue Pecaut Stark I talk to my friend Kathy about books I have read. She has a very stressful life, with a 19-year-old severely disabled daughter at home...and therefore only reads and passes on tips about the very BEST books!! She is my best resource, next to the Bookreporter.com newsletter!! I gave her my copy of THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN, saying it was the best book I have ever read, and that I WANT IT BACK! Kim Mullin Ginny - friend Beverly Phyllis - friend Jacqui - daughter Laurie - colleague Phoenix My mom Vivian Watts Ann, my sister Hope, my daughter
Glenda Bogan Melissa, my sister-in-law. Jean Kruse Diane, Daughter-in-law Julie, Friend Marilyn Helen Mooney I talk to my sister. I have more free time so I am constantly updating her on great books to read. She really appreciates this and I enjoy our little "book group chat." Rita Carter Judy - friend Joan - friend Ann - minister and friend Sally Lincoln Pattie - Mum Rosie - friend Julie - niece Cathy Doyle Elaine - Friend Susan - Friend Peggy - Mom Ann Panepento Carl - husband Kevin - coworker/friend Kate - friend Phyllis I talk to the following: Arlene, Zara and Dolly Tom Joseph Betsy,my sister-in-law Mary My 2 sisters A reading friend, Karen Sandra Hughes Koleen - daughter Adrienne - daughter-in-law Phyllis Mom Stephanie Patti Jeanne Sheats Carol - sister April - daughter Kathy - best friend Jane Haase Kelsey, my daughter
Sharon, my daughter's mother-in-law
Emmy, my niece Gail. Friends on mystery/thriller board at AOL. Sheila Kahn Mary Lou - sister Loren - husband Susan - boss Angelina Lauren - daughter Joan - friend Daniel - friend Shannon Anne - my assistant Teresa - a friend with similar tastes Ivy - a library patron Lori Schultz Lisa - my sister Tracy - my daughter Mike - my Barnes & Noble buddy Marian Furukawa Kay and Phillis, friends Marion Miller Phyllis - a good friend and fellow reader and book club member. Diane Vicki - friend Anna The person I talk to about books is my daughter, Lee. We both read as much as we can and really enjoy discussing what we have read. Also, I am the leader of a fantastic book group and we have wonderful discussions. Dorothy Cowling My best friend Marcia. Merry Waldrip Rosanne, a co-worker. We work in library services for a large school district. Barbara Stahr Dick - husband Lorraine - sister Linda Bannan Mikie, my sister Denise, my friend Mike, my husband Debbie Johnson Ceil - friend Pat - friend Kathy - friend Adelaide Guzick Daughter, Liz Friend, Florence Friend, Terry Karen H in NC Mark, my son and Amy, a friend Kavi Coulson Anne - friend Bookclub members Jane - friend Lesa Holstine Jim - Husband Julie - Coworker Elizabeth - Mother Linda Rita - friend Gina - friend Claire - friend Kathy Love Tom - Son Hope - Daughter-in-Law Nikki - Co-Worker Kris P Kristi, Friend Pat, co-worker/friend Karla, Friend. Vicky D Betty (Mom), Linda (cousin) and Barbara (co-worker) Cynthia Baxter My husband, my co-workers and you guys! Kathy Vieira Ren - Friend Annabelle - mother Kim - Friend Diane My best friend My daughter My husband Mandie Roberts Julie, my mother Juanita Kay and Jennifer Co-Workers LuAnn Morgan Eric (husband) Dolores Purzycki Rose, Friend Beverly, Sister Bobbie, Sister Melissa My mom!! Carol Ann Braun Sue Ellen Barb Marsha Jane Howland Ginger and Mischa both are close friends. Ginger requires talking long distance on the phone. ck Mary & Lou are members of one of my discussion groups. They read 4 or 5 books a month, choosing from a variety of genres. They are critical reviewers and excellent leaders at the book club. The third person whose opinion I value was a former book salesman who seems to understand which selections I will enjoy. He gives superb recommendations. Jayne Dudley My daughters Michelle and Erika My sister-in-law Joanne Maureen H My Husband and sons. Jean My daughter, Ashley Julie BookBalloon.com - a new group of readers that we recently started as a forum for book talk
Readerville.com - existing forum members
(As you can see, I don't have many real-life people to talk about books with, so I spend lots of time with the folks at those two sites.) Miriam Mary - best friend Mom Tammy - good friend/goddaughter |