tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1587957976488286733..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Where Is Your Bookmark? (10/27/2015)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88918603901613504472015-11-03T14:15:26.926-08:002015-11-03T14:15:26.926-08:00Eric - Thank you so much for dropping in and comme...Eric - Thank you so much for dropping in and commenting! We are big fans of the book--especially the ending. My daughter took your book to school for share day last week so she could share it with all her friends. I love the idea of a giant chicken roaming down the street--and that line is too funny. :-) <br /><br />I definitely will stop by and visit your website to read more about the behind the scenes about the books. Thanks again!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56424113030163862342015-11-03T14:07:52.528-08:002015-11-03T14:07:52.528-08:00Karen - I knew I would love Hidden, but I didn'...Karen - I knew I would love Hidden, but I didn't realize how much. I can't wait to read Shadowed.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36234146767405937042015-11-03T14:00:32.003-08:002015-11-03T14:00:32.003-08:00Samantha - I am glad to hear it, Sam! I have enjoy...Samantha - I am glad to hear it, Sam! I have enjoyed all of Olson's books. Her Sacred Cows was my first book her and I loved it. It's the first in her Annie Seymour series. Her second series features a tattoo artist in Vegas and is a lot of fun. Hidden is a lot more serious in tone than her previous work.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33179346530349572052015-11-03T13:56:51.383-08:002015-11-03T13:56:51.383-08:00Mystica - I'm glad to her new book out and am ...Mystica - I'm glad to her new book out and am looking forward to her next one. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61171453811365471862015-11-03T13:55:48.643-08:002015-11-03T13:55:48.643-08:00Verushka - I thoroughly enjoyed Hidden and hope yo...Verushka - I thoroughly enjoyed Hidden and hope you will give it a try if you get the chance.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6518984124212758602015-11-03T13:54:22.817-08:002015-11-03T13:54:22.817-08:00Iliana - I love the Annie Seymour series too. :-) ...Iliana - I love the Annie Seymour series too. :-) Her new book is not quite the same as her other series, but still very good. I hope you get a chance to read it.<br /><br />I'm definitely in the mood for some Christmas reading now. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58654159498874163972015-11-01T09:13:32.977-08:002015-11-01T09:13:32.977-08:00Thanks so much for posting this! I am just so thri...Thanks so much for posting this! I am just so thrilled that you enjoyed HIDDEN!! I anyone here wants more of a teaser, I've got the whole first chapter on my website: www.kareneolson.com. The book is officially out today, Nov. 1, too, and available as an ebook, too.Karen Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867709664100997228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1506927417483508412015-11-01T07:11:22.602-08:002015-11-01T07:11:22.602-08:00Hi, and thank you :) it's lovely to hear that...Hi, and thank you :) it's lovely to hear that you enjoyed it, and thank you for including it on your list! <br /><br />Yes, I was keen to ensure it was a proper story. I know a lot of localized books trade on that fact alone and don't put much effort in. There are 78 versions of "A Halloween Scare" and I've written approximately 140 completely bespoke verses for them.<br /><br />To answer your question, each book essentially tells the same tale but is customised with two bespoke verses, a lot of localized artwork and quite a few place-name changes; for example, there is a giant chicken roaming around in Kentucky ("He strode down the street and was heard to be gloating 'You'll never get ME in a crispy crumb coating'"), and there are monsters from MIT (Monsters In Training) in the Massachusetts version. <br /><br />If you want to know more I have a free 'behind the scenes' PDF you can grab, or you can find some info on this page http://ericjames.co.uk/halloween-book/<br /><br />I hope you had a Happy Halloween yesterday. Cheers, Eric :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52985952691221182782015-10-31T09:01:52.562-07:002015-10-31T09:01:52.562-07:00I read The Hidden as well and also really enjoyed ...I read The Hidden as well and also really enjoyed it. I didn't realize that she was one of your favorite authors though...that makes me want to go try the other books of hers that I haven't read yet! I really need to write up my thoughts on it sooner rather than later. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it as well!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39351835403025439492015-10-30T19:19:59.945-07:002015-10-30T19:19:59.945-07:00Olson was a new author for me so I really liked yo...Olson was a new author for me so I really liked your update on her books.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86434888616969892742015-10-30T00:14:06.076-07:002015-10-30T00:14:06.076-07:00I don't know Karen E Olson so your post with t...I don't know Karen E Olson so your post with the killer teases definitely drew me in! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37207104264640046082015-10-29T17:21:00.711-07:002015-10-29T17:21:00.711-07:00I'm so excited that Karen E. Olson has a new b...I'm so excited that Karen E. Olson has a new book out too! I really loved her Annie Seymour series, especially! Can't wait to read your review.<br /><br />Those are some great books & movies that are perfect for the season. I need to come up with a list to post too.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67696090458956354412015-10-28T17:11:03.059-07:002015-10-28T17:11:03.059-07:00Steph - I am curious about the other state version...Steph - I am curious about the other state versions. I imagine the basic story and conclusion are the same. Usually those state books don't really have a good story, but I thought this one did. <br /><br />Maybe we'll be watching Hocus Pocus at the same time this weekend. ;-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89304199241717656402015-10-28T09:55:55.638-07:002015-10-28T09:55:55.638-07:00Ooh, another friend of mine has that A Halloween S...Ooh, another friend of mine has that A Halloween Scare book for her state and I was thinking of getting the NY version of it this year but now the time has flown and I haven't yet. I definitely need to get it for my son for next year, though! I have been LOVING reading him Halloween books this year because they're a ton of fun.<br /><br />Hocus Pocus is such a classic! I usually watch it with friends every year but still haven't watched it yet this year. I'm hoping to watch this weekend!<br /><br />Happy Halloween! :)StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30525382404912588772015-10-28T08:33:45.747-07:002015-10-28T08:33:45.747-07:00I actually just got my copy of the movie this past...I actually just got my copy of the movie this past summer. So now I can watch Hocus Pocus whenever I want. :-) I'm hoping to see it Friday or Saturday again.<br /><br />I'm really enjoying Smoke so far. I'm about half way through, I think. Or close to it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85402656318669380032015-10-28T08:26:10.738-07:002015-10-28T08:26:10.738-07:00I think everyone should watch HOCUS POCUS at least...I think everyone should watch HOCUS POCUS at least once each Halloween!<br /><br />(I hope you're loving SMOKE!)Becky LeJeunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030931605009567165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41332444021762737242015-10-27T21:31:40.821-07:002015-10-27T21:31:40.821-07:00Anne - I hope you like it if you do try it!Anne - I hope you like it if you do try it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78657590971356254552015-10-27T21:26:35.585-07:002015-10-27T21:26:35.585-07:00I have a friend who ravs about The Historian. I sh...I have a friend who ravs about The Historian. I should give it a try. Thanks for visiting my blog.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55120547998520968492015-10-27T20:48:17.923-07:002015-10-27T20:48:17.923-07:00Lai - I really enjoyed The Hidden. I hope you do g...Lai - I really enjoyed The Hidden. I hope you do give it a try. I procrastinated in reading Dracula for a number of years, and am so glad I finally dived in. <br /><br />I thought maybe Nightmare Before Christmas was probably more apt as a Christmas movie, but it has such a Halloween feel to it. <br /><br />I love the photo of your cat with the bunny hat! So cute! If you do try something else definitely take pictures and let me know. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92061315133184744232015-10-27T20:45:06.983-07:002015-10-27T20:45:06.983-07:00Paulita - It did! I couldn't read it straight ...Paulita - It did! I couldn't read it straight through unfortunately because of life, but I kept returning to the book. <br /><br />I think your idea of behing fair handed and avoiding star ratings for the book sounds like a good one. It's always hard to know how to handle those situations. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-600395359867266642015-10-27T20:43:10.397-07:002015-10-27T20:43:10.397-07:00Naida - I've been wanting to give Courtney Mil...Naida - I've been wanting to give Courtney Milan a try. I'll be curious to know your final thoughts on The Duchess War. I want to see The Nightmare Before Christmas again. I need to see Corpse Bride still. I hope you have a Happy Halloween too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41820814783111987032015-10-27T20:34:46.681-07:002015-10-27T20:34:46.681-07:00Nise' I highly recommend Karen E. Olson. She ...Nise' I highly recommend Karen E. Olson. She writes three series and they are all different. Another Historian lover! Yay!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39996393937423982172015-10-27T18:20:31.714-07:002015-10-27T18:20:31.714-07:00Oh, 'Hidden' seems like the type of book I...Oh, 'Hidden' seems like the type of book I would enjoy. I'll have to check it out. <br />I'm yet to read 'Dracula' or 'Let the Right One In', I had both books in this months TBR but failed to read either... I'm intrigued about 'Fangland' now. Will have to add it to my TBR following 'Dracula'. <br />'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is one of my all-time favourite movies! I watch it every year around Christmas. <br />The closest my cat ever was to trying a costume was this: https://instagram.com/p/Tnu0WHJv6k/?taken-by=liavsherself She wasn't as traumatised by the event as I had expected so I'll probably try again with something more daring soon! ^^Lia | The Book Tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832828872118660582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16454736230171589872015-10-27T18:01:47.825-07:002015-10-27T18:01:47.825-07:00This one must have really entranced you if you fin...This one must have really entranced you if you finished it in a day. Thanks for the advice you gave me about book reviews. I'll definitely be fair handed with it, and maybe just avoid stars at all. Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13541318722971975792015-10-27T17:47:26.416-07:002015-10-27T17:47:26.416-07:00Hidden sounds very good, I'd keep reading. I&#...Hidden sounds very good, I'd keep reading. I'm finishing up The Duchess War by Courtney Milan now and hope to have a few reviews up soon.<br />I love your list!! I have wanted to read The Historian for a while and Let the Right One In as well. Hocus Pocus is a must watch during this time of year. The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my favorites, I have re-watched that one countless times, I just love it. Corpse Bride is also good.<br />Happy Halloween :) The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.com