tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post3459367650518828674..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Review and a BookSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-25343350706048838142010-07-14T10:06:39.931-04:002010-07-14T10:06:39.931-04:00hhUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166601902893689378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-48567314364194812002010-07-14T10:05:33.498-04:002010-07-14T10:05:33.498-04:00I can see why they say "privileged childhood ...I can see why they say "privileged childhood in Buenos Aires" and it must have to do with the fact that the city is a dream come true. So anybody who grows there, will have a privilege childhood, around the most amazing cultures combined together. I remember whe I travelled there, I was staying in a <a href="http://www.4rentargentina.com" title="buenos aires apartment" rel="nofollow">buenos aires apartment</a> where I had the best of times. Anyways, I think it´s great what you are doing with the giveaway, great idea!<br />Cheers,<br />BrookeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166601902893689378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-80854431912451757012010-06-30T09:28:36.676-04:002010-06-30T09:28:36.676-04:00Hi Mason .. I should listen to audio books and am ...Hi Mason .. I should listen to audio books and am sure I will do more in the future .. <br /><br />I've listened to some Harry Potter with the family .. when it was read by Stephen Fry .. I think I'd have to enjoy the Reader .. and the story would have to roll along .. <br /><br />Thank you .. sounds interesting .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-22654647887199536622010-06-29T22:11:21.710-04:002010-06-29T22:11:21.710-04:00Clarissa, I agree but I think some feel you get mo...Clarissa, I agree but I think some feel you get more from the book if you actually read the words rather than hear them.<br /><br />Diane, audios are great for travel. On the daily commute I think they even held with road rage.<br /><br />Talli, I'm with you. It's all about what the brain processes.<br /><br />Dorte, when it comes to students and papers, then I understand that that needs to be read in certain cases.<br /><br />Jemi, I've wondered if listening to audio books would help younger children want to read more. As you say, it does help those who have learning disabilities.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-19614806532310813192010-06-29T17:24:48.676-04:002010-06-29T17:24:48.676-04:00I have several students who would be devastated if...I have several students who would be devastated if they weren't allowed to count their audio books. With their learning disabilities it's the best way for them to read.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-7853032479158968372010-06-29T17:08:43.556-04:002010-06-29T17:08:43.556-04:00I agree that audiobooks should count when you are ...I agree that audiobooks should count when you are a blogger and participate in a reading challenge. <br /><br />On the other hand it sounds odd to me, but that is because as a teacher, I would never count a page if my students had not read it ´properly´ :DDorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-89828853732186734842010-06-29T14:53:26.907-04:002010-06-29T14:53:26.907-04:00I think it should count! It's all about brain ...I think it should count! It's all about brain processing, as far as I'm concerned. Whether it's visual or aural makes no difference.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-14860799720187085282010-06-29T10:44:35.078-04:002010-06-29T10:44:35.078-04:00I think audio books count! For those who travel a ...I think audio books count! For those who travel a lot, it's their best option.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-6691501730271779912010-06-29T10:30:16.503-04:002010-06-29T10:30:16.503-04:00I don't understand, why would listening to a b...I don't understand, why would listening to a book being read be different from having read it? That doesn't make any sense. Especially if it's unabridged.<br /><br />Oh well, to each their own...<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-5398707145191947772010-06-29T10:14:58.936-04:002010-06-29T10:14:58.936-04:00Vicki, I have listened to several abridged audios....Vicki, I have listened to several abridged audios. Each time it made me want to read the book and see what I had missed. Do give it another try.<br /><br />Nicole, I don't have a Kindle either (not sure I ever will). Audio books do help when on long road trips.<br /><br />Kathy, I'm with you. If I read or listen to a story (abridged or not) I've read it.<br /><br />Margot, I think oral history is a wonderful thing. I would have loved to have audio tapes of a my grandmother telling stories but I was young and didn't understand the importance of it then. This is a book that has a lot of history behind.<br /><br />Joanne, this story does keep you on pins and needles right to the end.<br /><br />Karen, do try an audio book. I think you'll enjoy it. I especially like listening to a book while I'm working in the yard. Makes the time and the chore go quickly.<br /><br />Helen, I've thought of audio books lately as someone telling a bedtime story. Baldacci's book is quite intriguing.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-25118610426498581302010-06-29T09:55:41.012-04:002010-06-29T09:55:41.012-04:00The Baldacci book sounds fast-paced and interestin...The Baldacci book sounds fast-paced and interesting. I would get it in audio form if I spent more time in my car. I consider audio books as reading, although it's someone else doing the reading to me.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38705934452510888672010-06-29T08:31:18.685-04:002010-06-29T08:31:18.685-04:00I cast my vote with yes, audio books count as book...I cast my vote with yes, audio books count as books. There are so many different ways of delivering a story, which is ultimately what is being reviewed. The story. Thanks for the review, this one looks like it grips you to the very ending.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-34943296561264164762010-06-29T07:47:38.169-04:002010-06-29T07:47:38.169-04:00Mason - I enjoyed that poll at Mysteries in Paradi...Mason - I enjoyed that poll at <a href="http://paradise-mysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mysteries in Paradise</a>, too, and I have to agree with the majority of people who voted. Audio books certainly count as "books." In fact, there are lots of cultures with an oral history tradition where stories are passed down without being written...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-21563429986710537732010-06-29T07:47:00.070-04:002010-06-29T07:47:00.070-04:00I count audiobooks even if they are abridged - I g...I count audiobooks even if they are abridged - I guess it's up to the individual. <br /><br />This book sounds so good, but I think I'm glad I have it in print version - I can't listen to graphic, but I have no problem reading it!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-53778738482030198422010-06-29T03:38:55.305-04:002010-06-29T03:38:55.305-04:00Audio books are awesome! I haven't go a kindle...Audio books are awesome! I haven't go a kindle yet so these rock and they don't make me car sick :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-86493960976650644302010-06-29T00:48:03.018-04:002010-06-29T00:48:03.018-04:00Interesting argument with audio books vs. real boo...Interesting argument with audio books vs. real books. I've only listened to Pride & Prejudice, but it was abridged (I discovered too late) and cut out some of my favorite bits!<br /><br />I was just at the library tonight and stood in front of the racks and racks of audio books they have available. One of these days I'll give it another whirl.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.com