tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post7006650553394204952..comments2024-03-17T09:14:10.329-07:00Comments on Laini Taylor's blog: Chime by Franny Billingsley: just read itLaini Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-45584858149948453802012-01-16T08:23:10.099-08:002012-01-16T08:23:10.099-08:00I read this on your recommendation and absolutely ...I read this on your recommendation and absolutely loved it. She does something with words that reminds me of "The Book Thief". I wanted to go back and reread passages just to see how she managed to create such magical verbiage. Thank you for pointing me in her direction.The Art of Kim Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725289404334038843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-12716979386218786402011-11-11T12:17:41.627-08:002011-11-11T12:17:41.627-08:00How serendipitous- Daughter and Chime were side-by...How serendipitous- Daughter and Chime were side-by-side on the Lucky Day shelf at the library this morning so I scooped them both up to recommend to the moms at storytime. (This is a big deal, by the way, because Multnomah County just added YA titles to the lucky day circulation and there aren't that many yet!)Life is Good(ell)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16536128828308076655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-66525116892185929842011-11-09T03:38:18.016-08:002011-11-09T03:38:18.016-08:00Oh, this isn't available on the Kindle (in the...Oh, this isn't available on the Kindle (in the UK, at least). How silly! I hope the publishers amend that soon, it sounds great (and I know I am much more likely to read books on my Kindle than paper ones, these days). Thanks for the hot tip :)Rhianhttp://www.rhianbowley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-80337165928619585552011-11-08T03:23:31.910-08:002011-11-08T03:23:31.910-08:00Readers can''t help but fall for Eldric.
...Readers can''t help but fall for Eldric.<br /><br />The water creature (i forgot its name) that gathers itself into a wave to to talk to Briony on the bridge-so very cool.Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995967316843273219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-39870686221405529492011-11-07T17:13:26.497-08:002011-11-07T17:13:26.497-08:00Funny to come across this here. I had the same re...Funny to come across this here. I had the same reaction to DoSaB as I did to Chime. <br />Both wonderful stories, full of texture and color! Simply marvelous!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258024017990397533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-69626369151364148062011-11-06T17:17:54.335-08:002011-11-06T17:17:54.335-08:00I have Chime on the shelf but haven't gotten t...I have Chime on the shelf but haven't gotten to it yet. Evie, above said her friend said "Fran Billingsley reminds her of Laini Taylor." Now I HAVE to read it! I'm telling everyone and their grandmother about Daughter and the other 3 books you wrote--even though I've only read Daughter so far, but the other are now on my bookshelf :-)June Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570382577796763370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-22924476442700109162011-11-06T17:16:01.256-08:002011-11-06T17:16:01.256-08:00I liked this one a lot, too. Gorgeous writing, cre...I liked this one a lot, too. Gorgeous writing, creepy/beautiful world, AND a love story i can totally stand behind. :)Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-17661583368529081632011-11-06T09:44:44.657-08:002011-11-06T09:44:44.657-08:00I think you're right that the synopsis doesn&#...I think you're right that the synopsis doesn't do it justice. I was kind of 'eh' about reading it but with some recommendations and hearing about the beauty of the prose I'll definitely look into it now.<br />I was pretty upset with the whole NBA thingy and just picked up "Shine" from The Strand, it's been getting more attention because of the mistake than "Chime" has which is unfortunate for Franny. But I agree that more Fantasy should be considered in these noms and hope that more authors and readers show their fave books love despite the kerfluffle (love that word).Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823739886038280225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-16430006062870343562011-11-06T09:32:29.425-08:002011-11-06T09:32:29.425-08:00Oh my gosh! I LOVE this book! It keeps your head c...Oh my gosh! I LOVE this book! It keeps your head cocked to the side in interest until it starts to reveal itself. Absolutely absorbing. I'm a big fan of The Folk Keeper as well, one of her other books. It's the same breed of fascinating!Rachaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-42387994228669759312011-11-06T00:04:46.220-07:002011-11-06T00:04:46.220-07:00Just added it to my wish list. I have a massive pi...Just added it to my wish list. I have a massive pile of books to read, including Daughter of Smoke and bones, but am always looking for new ones. Thanks Laini!Tristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580320919055672926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-16717528114703580212011-11-05T18:43:30.291-07:002011-11-05T18:43:30.291-07:00That is going on my list. I know you shouldn't...That is going on my list. I know you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but as an artist I have a hard time caring about a book the auther didn't care enough about to get ready for company. I think that's why I like your stuff so much *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*BJhttp://brickabrackandbaubles.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-91600417853220844072011-11-05T15:21:23.632-07:002011-11-05T15:21:23.632-07:00Read it, thought it was great. I have an online &...Read it, thought it was great. I have an online "friend" on Goodreads and Shelfari and she recommended Lips Touch and I couldn't thank her enough for introducing me to your writing. When Chime was released she sent a message: "Fran Billingsley reminds me of Laini Taylor. Thought you might me interested." That was all the nudge I needed.<br /><br />The voice <i>is</i> odd, but I'm all for the odd. The <i>different</i>. It's a flavor I devour.Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995967316843273219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-29998448596216371832011-11-05T13:50:45.866-07:002011-11-05T13:50:45.866-07:00Ohhhhh this sounds deeeeeeeelicious! Thank you.
...Ohhhhh this sounds deeeeeeeelicious! Thank you.<br /><br />Gentle hugs,<br /><i><b>"Be like the sun and the meadow,<br />which are not in the least concerned <br />about the coming winter."</b></i><br />~ George Bernard ShawAuntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-67726446000113046712011-11-05T12:35:05.378-07:002011-11-05T12:35:05.378-07:00I actually just picked up both Chime and Daughter ...I actually just picked up both Chime and Daughter of Smoke and Bone from the library and am now in an intense struggle over which to read first. I'll gladly take suggestions.<br /><br />It's rare that I have such a bounty of awesome ready to devour, but it's really true. So many good books. Someone needs to add more hours to the day.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12826239923503751868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-68992116235479624222011-11-05T11:57:05.790-07:002011-11-05T11:57:05.790-07:00I just put it on reserve at my somewhat local libr...I just put it on reserve at my somewhat local library. I need something beautiful to read right now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303240770763546035.post-9011238199470988292011-11-05T11:53:19.728-07:002011-11-05T11:53:19.728-07:00Yup. Read it. It's awesome!Yup. Read it. It's awesome!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981159884498574786noreply@blogger.com