[bksvol-discuss] Re: books for Gwen

Hi, Kim, I've looked at Gutenberg.org but not in a very long time.  I know we 
got a huge addition from them to bookshare's stuff but I didn't know how and 
didn't know it was gutenberg and I don't know how to download the stuff from 
Gutenberg but I like what I've seen of their collection.  I used to read stuff 
from them with jaws when I had time, but like I said, it's been several years.  
I didn't know if they were around anymore or if they had books added to them.  
Thanks for the book suggestions.  I've downloaded a lot from bookshare from 
those authors.  What is the sequel book to Polyanna?  I've not found that one 
yet but I loved Pollyanna when I read it on tape, and I have and love that 
movie.  I've read most if not all the Anne books.  I want to read the Avonlea 
and other books that L. M. Montgomery writes.  I love that kind of stuff.  I 
also like Kate Wiggin and others.  I get her mixed up with who wrote Ellen 
Foster but I liked that book as well.  This stuff is all right up my alley and 
I really want to read good wives by Alcott even though my friend thinks if I've 
read all of little women I've read good wives.  I just like Alcott and want to 
read for myself.  Thanks again and have a blessed day.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kim Friedman 
  To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:28 AM
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: books for Gwen


  You're welcome, Jamie. I like finding books people might like, even though I 
might not read them myself. For instance, I have a friend who likes 
technothrillers. I don't care for that kind of stuff, but if my friend were to 
ask for a recommendation, I might mention Dale Brown, Thomas Clancy, or Clive 
Cussler. It's been a long time since I looked at Eight Cousins. By the way, 
Jamie, check out gutenberg.org. There is an author called Eleanor Porter who 
wrote Pollyanna. What you may not know is she wrote a sequel to that plus other 
books. The same goes for Kate Wiggin, the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. 
And of course there is L. M. Montgomery. Need I say more? Anyhow, Bookshare has 
some of these authors works, but if not, go to gutenberg.org. Regards, Kim.



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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamie Prater
  Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:58 PM
  To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: books for Gwen


  Hi, Kim, thanks for this info about eight cousins and rose in bloom.  I read 
eight cousins over 12 years ago and want to read it again.  I'll know now to 
read it first before rose in bloom, which I already have.  I'd also like to see 
good wives by Louisa Mae Alcott and also Jack and Jill.  Have a blessed day.  
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Kim Friedman 
    To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 10:45 PM
    Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: books for Gwen


    Hi, Cindy, could you be referring to the sequel for Eight Cousins by Louisa 
Alcott, i.e., Rose In Bloom? I have never read that book myself. Regards, Kim.



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    From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy
    Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:29 PM
    To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: books for Gwen


          Yes--I forgot about Little Women and the whole series of books Alcott 
wrote. I especially liked Jack and Jill and (I forget the one that had Rose in 
the title.

          Cindy

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          --- On Wed, 9/9/09, Chanelle Hill <chanellemh@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


            From: Chanelle Hill <chanellemh@xxxxxxxxx>
            Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: books for Gwen
            To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
            Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 9:57 AM


            That is true about many Dickens books being too sad. I certainly 
don't like all of them. My favorites are Tale of Two Cities, Nicholas Nickleby, 
and David Copperfield.
            Other childrens books I enjoyed reading while growing up were 
Little Women, The Little House on the Prairie series, and Anne of Green Gables. 
There are so many wonderful books out there to read and unfortunately, I don't 
have time to read them all. :)

            Chanelle
              ----- Original Message ----- 
              From: Cindy 
              To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
              Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:49 AM
              Subject: [bksvol-discuss] books for Gwen


                    You're right about Jane Austen books I myself don't care 
for Dickens' books, except   ATale of Two Cities and The Christmass Carol, 
because I find them too sad.  I don't like reading about poverty and the 
mistreatment of children--or of anyone, for that matter. smile


                    Cindy

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                    --- On Tue, 9/8/09, Chanelle Hill <chanellemh@xxxxxxxxx> 
wrote:


                      From: Chanelle Hill <chanellemh@xxxxxxxxx>
                      Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I have a question please 
and thank you.
                      To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
                      Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 6:47 PM


                      Dear Gwen,
                      Some historical fiction, biographies, or classic authors 
like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are fine too. I don't like books with 
explicit descriptions of sex either. I do like romance but not as the central 
plot or theme of a book. It is a matter of personal preference and what you can 
tolerate. If I think a book is worth reading, I will fast forward or skip past 
parts that make me uncomfortable. If you enjoy reading other genres and 
subjectss, you shouldn't need to limit yourself to childrens' and religious 
books. I am not criticizing those at all since I have read many good books in 
those subjects; however, Bookshare has a vast collection that is constantly 
updating so there should be something to absorb your interest and reading 
pleasure. I hope that I have not offended you in any way.

                      Chanelle
                        ----- Original Message ----- 
                        From: gwen tweedy 
                        To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
                        Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 6:52 PM
                        Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I have a question please 
and thank you.


                        So for me I'll stick in the religion and spirituality 
or children's and I should be relatively fine thanks.

                          ----- Original Message ----- 
                          From: Denise Thompson 
                          To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
                          Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 4:38 PM
                          Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I have a question 
please and thank you.


                          Some of the problem might be the definition of adult 
content. And for that there has never been any agreement. I recently submitted 
a book and I marked it as having adult content, but when it was put into the 
library, it is marked as not having adult content. So I don't know if it was 
the admin staff or what. However, like I said, the courts have never been able 
to agree upon what is and what isn't so I don't think we will here either.

                          Denise
                          At 05:22 PM 9/8/2009, you wrote:

                            You would think so, but alas I have no adult 
content selected and I got a pretty racy novel with sex scenes and it was not 
ticked as adult, so it must be kind of hit or miss.
                             
                            Take care!
                             
                            Valerie
                             
                            Please pray for Doug's Dad & visit his website:
                             
                            http://www.caringbridge..org/visit/billkoonce
                             
                             
                             
                            From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [ 
mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of gwen tweedy
                            Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 1:45 PM
                            To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
                            Subject: [bksvol-discuss] I have a question please 
and thank you.
                             
                            If I go up and make sure my settings are set to no 
adult content,   does that mean when I go into the new books or brose any 
category that only books with only no adult content will come up or will other 
books slip through?
                             

                   

         





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