Books & Magazines Discussion Board

Reading for kids

awareness — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:41:24 GMT

Get books with the same topics which your kids are interested in in other media.

For instance, if you have a girl who's into princess movies, get her a princess book. If you have a boy who's into robots, get a Bionicle book (or whatever). Comic books are a good bridge since they're picture heavy. Also, innovative educational toys like the Leapster for instance make a good bridge into reading. Once the kids figure out they can get a good story by reading, the pictures matter less as their imaginations take over.

Unless you're going to starve your kids of modern media, the approach to making reading appealing has to keep pace with the times.

Reading for kids

BayouBengal — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:10:49 GMT

Setting a regular reading time each day makes reading become a ritual for kids. You can do afternoon stories before naps or make this a bedtime routine by reading a story together before bed each night. Younger kids love to have stories read to them and this can be a shared event by letting them help read the story or reading to you on some nights. Holding their interest by having fun and interesting books on hand on a variety of subjects is the key.

Reading for kids

knsmileyfla — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:08:21 GMT

I have had my sons in the book club since my oldest was a baby. None of my kids will let me sit down and actually read to them.

What magazines do you subscribe to?

lilmisssunshine — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:30:09 GMT

I get Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Fitness, Self, Psychology Today, O & I can't get them to stop sending me Elle!

What would YOU write about?

awareness — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:18:58 GMT

Fiction: something sci-fi, with a time travel topic. Contemplating huge spans of time gives me the shivers.

Non-fiction: something related to asthetics, maybe graphic art or architecture or even flavor (cuisine).

I can't take myself seriously enough to write memoirs. :)

Inspirational Reading

awareness — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:14:05 GMT

I recommend The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck and Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.

I have found myself to be super averse to "self-help" or "motivational" books which mostly boil down to someone else telling you what your problems are and how to fix them!

I should hope that one's religion provides a source of inspiration! I have purposely kept my 2¢ here to recommendations outside of religion, however.

What magazines do you subscribe to?

gaelforce — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:17:23 GMT

#1) Great Scots - everything Scottish Terrier.

#2) Dog Fancy.

What magazines do you subscribe to?

AYW — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:07:50 GMT

I subscribe to Money, Kiplinger, Consumer Reports and Prevention. I've cut down drastically on the amount of subscriptions but can't bear to part with these.

What magazines do you subscribe to?

Fardreamer — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:45:55 GMT

Oh, and how could I forget? We also subscribe to TV Guide...even though the content now is mostly fluff and gossip and there are no local listings.

What magazines do you subscribe to?

AngelSuzy — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:20:10 GMT

I get the Titan magazine Supernatural from the CW TV Series. I got my first one in October and my new one comes this month. I love to see the backstory of the TV series and how it is made and all the other amazing things Supernatual has to offer.

Favorite mystery authors

AnnaBanana — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:31:35 GMT

Back in my youth, before I could afford a television in my apartment, something I COULD afford was the "Mystery of the Month Club." Two or three dollars a month paid for a hard-bound mystery, many of which I have to this day. I had always been a mystery fan though, even back in the eighth grade when I was already reading every Earl Stanley Gardner (Perry Mason) book that came down the pike. By that time I had already gobbled up Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories as well even though our librarian was shocked that my father was letting me read "stuff like that."

I loved John McDonald's "color-coded" stories ("The Deep Blue Goodbye," etc. --- can't remember the name of the Florida detective in those offhand) and Agatha Christie's stuff as well. For sheer creepiness, you can't beat Ira Levin ("Rosemary's Baby", "A Kiss Before Dying" and "The Stepford Wives") but I agree that Dorothy Sayers is the undisputed champ. I have heard it said that her "The Nine Tailors" may be the best mystery ever written and I believe that too.

This was a great thread, I love discussions like this.

P. S. And OH YAH, "The 39 Steps" -- I am having a senior moment and can't recall the author's name.

Favorite mystery authors

bkovacs — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:55:26 GMT

I've also read a couple of Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski novels and they're pretty good. And let's not forget Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone novels... I'm still waiting for "U is for [whatever]".

I mentioned a couple of Isaac Asimov's science fiction mysteries. Asimov also had a couple mainstream mysteries. One that my wife and I read (and both enjoyed) was "Murder at the ABA."

--Bob

Favorite mystery authors

hazellevant — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:22:28 GMT

Sara Paretsky! I fell her characters in the Victoria Warshawshi series. The characters grow on you and become family. Vick's neighbor downstairs, her friends the doctors, her father's friends and family...it all connects together well. Vick is a champion of the truth even if it hurts. Pick up the series and start reading today. Lord knows it will make you cry, laugh out loud, and aggravate you just like real life. Check out Ms. Paretsky's other books too.

Inspirational Reading

hazellevant — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:16:29 GMT

I would have to say the best selling book of all times--The Bible. It's for those who can't make it by themselves. Those who want peace of mind, heart, soul, and body. Those who want healthy relationships with others and want to change their attitudes ( not the people around you, but yourself). It doesn't happen in a day, but give it a chance it will. Therefore by the Grace of God.Then you will see that with God all things are possible, but first, you must believe on His Son Jesus the Christ. Come unto me all who labor and are heavy burdened, take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for My burden is easy and My yoke is light. Who doesn't want this. FREEDOM!!!! Be free. Accept Him (Jesus Christ) as your Lord and Saviour. He'll will love you when you feel like no one else does. No matter what you do or have done or will do. He is the same today, yesterday. People will change, but God will remain the same. His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts.

Inspirational Reading

TheBard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:34 GMT

I love Jewel's (yes that Jewel) book of poetry A Night Without Armor; it inspired me to write more free-form poetry, to let go of the rules and write poetry from my heart and soul and not be so hemmed in by the need to adhere to rhyme and meter. I still take the book down from time to time and re-read it just because.

Vincent

Inspirational Reading

vivasuzi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:48 GMT

Hmm, two recommendations for the Eat Pray Love book. I may have to add this one to my list for sure now.

As for The Bible, I only wish I had the motivation! We got one from our wedding and I put it near my bed, just like the priest suggested, but I just haven't had the motivation! Read a lot of parts of it throughout 12 years of catholic school so perhaps that is why - it feels like homework - but one day I'll flip through it!

Inspirational Reading

Buggheart — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:21:17 GMT

I agree with Meredith's assessment of Eat, Pray, Love. It was a great book that inspired me to realize that I can accomplish so much if I just get my head out of the past and focus on the future and what the world has to offer me. I don't usually keep books once I've read them, but I kept Eat, Pray, Love and will read it again at some point.

Inspirational Reading

ElizabethAnnR — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:52 GMT

The Bible, any version, and A Course In Miracles.

If you want something a bit controversial: Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln then any books by Laurence Gardner

Any huge fans of Allyou and Good houisekeeping?

jlowe308 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:14:22 GMT

I am more of a coupon fan too but I like the reads.

Any huge fans of Allyou and Good houisekeeping?

this2shallpass19 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:25:18 GMT

I subscribe to AllYou, but not because I like the magazine. I love all the coupons that are in it!