tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post8362295990471340757..comments2024-03-28T08:22:41.115-07:00Comments on Grow Wings -- the Journal of Laini Taylor: Markus Zusak comes to townLaini Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-11223973655448675702008-03-26T10:49:00.000-07:002008-03-26T10:49:00.000-07:00Thank you for an interesting article. I want to sa...Thank you for an interesting article. I want to say that the book thief is the best book I have ever read, and I have read MANY. I don`t understand why they say it is a book for youth,adults should also read this incredible book. It left me with a broken heart, and I am not sure wheter that is a good thing or not. I am 24 and I found it difficult to keep on living in this awful world after reading this extremely sad book.We need a change, now... Lisa, NorwayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-20366485900858821882007-11-07T11:40:00.000-08:002007-11-07T11:40:00.000-08:00Hi Laini! I love Marcus Zuzak's books--how in the ...Hi Laini! I love Marcus Zuzak's books--how in the world does he write so well? Wow.<BR/><BR/>I'm thrilled you got to see him in person. I just checked his tour, and he's not coming anywhere near Denver, but that's good for me b/c then I'd be distracted and not writing... I have SO MUCH to do, and I don't want my book to be anything less than the best I can do. <BR/><BR/>Cheers!Amber Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374291005610549082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-75176631657043528282007-11-07T10:55:00.000-08:002007-11-07T10:55:00.000-08:00I called a spatula a "spanking stick" until I was ...I called a spatula a "spanking stick" until I was in my 20's. I'm working on piece for the weekend about talking to a group of counselors in a grief and loss class who used my family story in their class. I'll have to remember the spanking stick for next time. But I think it would work best for children. They love to hear stories of when we adults were BAD. Sort of takes the pressure off. <BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed reading this post. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-63729090225909784532007-11-06T12:56:00.000-08:002007-11-06T12:56:00.000-08:00Markus is brilliant. The Book Thief was probably ...Markus is brilliant. The Book Thief was probably my favorite book of 2006. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this amazing experience. I'm jealous.Vivian Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285339307161020541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-86119346958272833302007-11-04T03:54:00.000-08:002007-11-04T03:54:00.000-08:00Great post. I knew nothing of the book or the auth...Great post. I knew nothing of the book or the author, but after reading your description of both ... well it's going on my "must read" list. Even tho it's listed as a teen book I do like to recommend good books that I read & I like to my daughter (34) and the older granddaughters (18, 17 & 16). Thanks for a great post!Rhonda the Stitchingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293726323658592275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-41926922172293794142007-11-03T20:27:00.000-07:002007-11-03T20:27:00.000-07:00Markus Zusak is so hot, he deserves too Ts on that...Markus Zusak is so hot, he deserves too Ts on that: HOTT!<BR/><BR/>Great to know that he totally reworked the start of The Book Thief. <BR/><BR/>And as for adults reading about child MCs: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime; The Lovely Bones; The Life of Pi. (All teens, but still . . . I'm thinking there are other books that star "children" that are (or were) adult books.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-59356339404751779612007-11-03T14:59:00.000-07:002007-11-03T14:59:00.000-07:00inspiring and a little intimidating - but loved he...inspiring and a little intimidating - but loved hearing about a great school visit by an author to teens- especially at the SCBWI conference, the emphasis on school visits always seems to be for the really young kids , and not much about authors who write YA and their type of school visits. <BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/>namaste,<BR/>LeeLee Wind, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06314692778355984313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-11367389324396219032007-11-03T08:44:00.000-07:002007-11-03T08:44:00.000-07:00Hi Laini - that is so cool you got to go to school...Hi Laini - that is so cool you got to go to school for a couple of hours. :) And look - you got a picture with him, lucky girl!!! I saw him at Powells and I was very inspired by him.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I have your book on my night stand now. Can't wait to read it! I try to do a post on books I've read on my blog every month or so. I'll let you know when your book is up. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-32600595694913207912007-11-03T05:19:00.000-07:002007-11-03T05:19:00.000-07:00I've heard Markus speak before, he is awesome. I a...I've heard Markus speak before, he is awesome. I adored the Book Thief and found myself copying quotes left and right. As for I am the Messenger, I'm in the group that thought it was great yet hated the last chapter.<BR/><BR/>Joss Whedon's new show. I'm torn, people. On the one hand, Joss Whedon. On the other, I'm not the fangirl of ED that Joss appears to be. On the other hand, I'm also a bit unsure of the setup. On the other hand, I had reservations about Firefly, and I was wrong about that!Liz Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671844475303001610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-43210405911901727452007-11-02T22:21:00.000-07:002007-11-02T22:21:00.000-07:00eek! I just caught up on your last three blog ent...eek! I just caught up on your last three blog entries and I'm overcome with excitement! <BR/><BR/>First: wicked cool new Laini's Lady!<BR/><BR/>Second: JOSS WEDON HAS A NEW SHOW!!! JOSS WEDON HAS A NEW SHOW!!<BR/><BR/>Third: authors are people too! very fun to hear about how one of your colleagues is getting our youth fired up about writing--and reading--and how to tell the truth but tell it slant :) I will definitely check this book out.tiny noiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04770986223661199352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-45847223258287912252007-11-02T21:00:00.000-07:002007-11-02T21:00:00.000-07:00Great post - do you mind if I link to it on my blo...Great post - do you mind if I link to it on my blog? I posted a recap of his Powell's visit:<BR/><BR/>http://lkmadigan.livejournal.com/87847.html<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>Lisalkmadiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06359434727353250222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-52972854103803226292007-11-02T18:20:00.000-07:002007-11-02T18:20:00.000-07:00You'll love The Book Thief! My daughter got it fo...You'll love The Book Thief! My daughter got it for her 11th bday last year and loved it. She's also patiently waiting for your next book, so please keep writing and don't read The Book Thief until you're finished!gomomyourockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195476024166850380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-42609931298853050992007-11-02T18:10:00.000-07:002007-11-02T18:10:00.000-07:00"That motivation, that vocation is everything."Tha..."That motivation, that vocation is everything."<BR/><BR/>Thanks Laini! I love this simple directive to get to work. It's been a day for such encouraging words from various fronts. Funny how that happens.<BR/><BR/>Also loved your description of Markus Zusak's presentation. I present to readers of various ages about diversity issues and my book and family. Personal stories definitely engage and get the conversations going. Next time when there's dead air, I'll try pulling out a prop...thankfully I don't have a spoon story to share (ouch!) but I'll think of something. Again, thanks! K.Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-68049102298132135832007-11-02T17:58:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:58:00.000-07:00Thanks, Laini...I felt like I was there! I loved T...Thanks, Laini...I felt like I was there! I loved The Book Thief and posted about it not too long ago. But you're right not to read it until after you've finished Silksinger, because it'll suck you in and keep you thinking about it for days.<BR/><BR/>I'm also trying to plan a school visit for January, so this was both inspiring and intimidating! What can I do that will be that great?? Hmmm.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225998457253574928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-45651148723842113562007-11-02T16:05:00.000-07:002007-11-02T16:05:00.000-07:00Wow! I absolutely love hearing about how other aut...Wow! I absolutely love hearing about how other authors do school visits. It sounds like he is a master at it. Thanks for sharing this!<BR/><BR/><BR/>RobinDisco Mermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749764215612594204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-37430304159618872252007-11-02T12:16:00.000-07:002007-11-02T12:16:00.000-07:00I wasn't a big fan of The Book Thief, but I like r...I wasn't a big fan of <B>The Book Thief</B>, but I like reading about Zusak and what he has to say. This was a well-done report. Thanks.Gail Gauthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673131515563387968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-72979066409615527572007-11-02T10:28:00.000-07:002007-11-02T10:28:00.000-07:00Thanks for providing a link via our Kidlitosphere ...Thanks for providing a link via our Kidlitosphere listserv. I love how your blog entry does exactly what he said to do in our books: You gave little details about your experience of seeing this author, and then told us the opposite of what I'd expected––that you'd never read his book! <BR/><BR/>Interesting post! KYMKym Brunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150219863266617283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-29562167327701939102007-11-02T10:12:00.000-07:002007-11-02T10:12:00.000-07:00Thanks for the great post!Markus is coming here (C...Thanks for the great post!<BR/>Markus is coming here (Chicago) on Monday and I'm juggling all the kids stuff so I try to make it. (15 YO daughter has symphony rehearsal and she loved his book so I'm debating whether to tell her!)<BR/><BR/>I loved The Book Thief. My mother grew up in Germany during WWII so I was emotionally drawn to the story!<BR/><BR/>http://annamlewis.livejournal.comAnna M. Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915256522607241235noreply@blogger.com