tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post7028845070120287357..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: Except the Queen by Jane Yolen and Midori Snyderjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-37350930312510732292011-02-02T08:30:56.127-06:002011-02-02T08:30:56.127-06:00Tracy - I love fantasy, science fiction, nonfictio...Tracy - I love fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, mysteries...just about any genre. This was an entertaining read and made me think about how the elderly in our society are often dismissed. Thanks for stopping by!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-20133235248957767912011-02-02T07:56:38.954-06:002011-02-02T07:56:38.954-06:00Hi, Jenclair! Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm...Hi, Jenclair! Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm a lifelong reader and bookworm, so your blog appeals! This is one book I'd not heard of though. The fantasy genre isn't one I dip into a lot, but this sounds like a very engaging read. Thanks for the tip! Happy Days :o)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-12234233464902918212011-01-30T09:27:12.103-06:002011-01-30T09:27:12.103-06:00Caroline - I really enjoyed it, although I had my ...Caroline - I really enjoyed it, although I had my doubts at first!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-75998011129556350922011-01-30T05:47:30.737-06:002011-01-30T05:47:30.737-06:00Intriguing. I liked that it sounds as if one could...Intriguing. I liked that it sounds as if one could read it in many different ways. Will make a note of it and as soon as I allow myself new books this might be an option.Carolinehttp://beautyisasleepingcat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-28536694382942371162011-01-26T14:21:37.067-06:002011-01-26T14:21:37.067-06:00Connie - Thanks for reminding me that I still have...Connie - Thanks for reminding me that I still haven't read Howl's Moving Castle, although it has been on my TBR list for a long time! It will be perfect for Carl's Once Upon a Time!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-50948781811551971412011-01-26T12:36:55.333-06:002011-01-26T12:36:55.333-06:00This book does look fun. I've yet to read any...This book does look fun. I've yet to read any Jane Yolen, but I intend to soon.<br />From your description, it seems to have some interesting parallels (while being a completely different plot) to another YA novel (and also a movie) Howl's Moving Castle. The motif of young women transformed into old women changes the protagonists of both novels but in different ways.Connie Barnetthttp://www.bookechoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-3855927432809777252011-01-26T08:14:04.613-06:002011-01-26T08:14:04.613-06:00Katherine - I really ended up loving the two siste...<b>Katherine</b> - I really ended up loving the two sisters (and hope that maybe Yolen and Snyder will consider visiting them again). I'll be sure to check your blog for Yolen's guest spot; thanks for letting us know!<br /><br /><b>Iliana</b> - Medeora and Serana as old, fat women, mostly ignored in our society, give a perceptive look at aging. Although our youth and beauty may leave us, our heads and hearts stay young. Unfortunately, in our society, appearances are so important and the elderly often find themselves almost invisible or simply discounted. <br /><br /><b>Kailana</b> - I think this one would really appeal to you! Hope your library has a copy. It was on the new book shelf at our library. The book was touching, exciting, and fun!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-45827402191635409812011-01-25T20:41:08.740-06:002011-01-25T20:41:08.740-06:00This looks really good! I haven't even heard o...This looks really good! I haven't even heard of it before. I will have to see if my library has it. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-6824897573566856172011-01-25T19:39:27.365-06:002011-01-25T19:39:27.365-06:00This looks like a fun read. I'm not a very big...This looks like a fun read. I'm not a very big reader of fairy tales but in the right mood this could be a lot of fun. Great review!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-49990204808232813522011-01-25T14:25:38.284-06:002011-01-25T14:25:38.284-06:00I too read this recently - what a coincidence! I d...I too read this recently - what a coincidence! I do agree, the book became more and more involving as I read on. I loved it. (And, in case you and your other readers are interested, Jane Yolen is a guest on my blog this week: www.steelthistles.blogspot.com)Katherine Langrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529700103932422873noreply@blogger.com