tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post5981124970800268855..comments2024-03-28T00:15:12.461-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: A Book Club! so my brain doesn't go to mush!Stephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-31438304611283343302010-07-06T19:43:36.515-07:002010-07-06T19:43:36.515-07:00I loved it.
But here's a challenge--can you m...I loved it.<br /><br />But here's a challenge--can you make Minny's (?) Caramel Cake <i>in the crock pot???</i><br /><br />There's got to be some sort of Monkey Bread variation that would work. Or something. That would be the perfect touch for your book club.<br /><br />Please?Ronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755869501331386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32912245128544698922010-07-01T03:48:02.406-07:002010-07-01T03:48:02.406-07:00I am one of the favorable readers of THE HELP, plu...I am one of the favorable readers of THE HELP, plus I also bought it in audio book form and the actors that read are amazing.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-55673193793857480492010-06-29T18:42:22.305-07:002010-06-29T18:42:22.305-07:00I am almost done with the 2nd year of my 3 year ma...I am almost done with the 2nd year of my 3 year masters program and so have not read many books for fun lately. When I saw your blog,I decided to get on the list for this book at my library and read purely for pleasure! Thanks for the inspiration and I am glad I have until July 15th..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30772548174870025202010-06-27T19:05:07.215-07:002010-06-27T19:05:07.215-07:00Finished the book this afternoon. Can't wait f...Finished the book this afternoon. Can't wait for the discussion to begin. <br />Living in the South, I was a little trepidatious about the whole storyline, but in the end I enjoyed the book.Chrystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-16412103240462845612010-06-24T21:24:37.951-07:002010-06-24T21:24:37.951-07:00I have to agree that The Help is an absolute wonde...I have to agree that The Help is an absolute wonderful read! A must read even! As someone born in 1969 in the North I found it gives an insight to a time and a place that I will never fully understand. I didn't find the dialects at all to be negative, actually I think if she hadn't used them she couldn't have stayed true to the story. She uses the dialact as an evident US and THEM Connienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-56071364534281370552010-06-23T16:38:45.374-07:002010-06-23T16:38:45.374-07:00Great book! I'm stopping by to see if I can f...Great book! I'm stopping by to see if I can find some great recipes that are easy to make ahead.Greta @ Mom Living Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17510590546501161293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28054904015347978792010-06-19T10:39:07.156-07:002010-06-19T10:39:07.156-07:00I read this book and liked it a lot, but I liked S...I read this book and liked it a lot, but I liked Swan House better and it is the same tyoe of subject matter, I reccomend it highlyJocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05027249121164015078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-34953650340466032762010-06-18T08:39:52.964-07:002010-06-18T08:39:52.964-07:00wonderful book! hope she writes more!wonderful book! hope she writes more!kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769494885540871232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36003731120725237192010-06-18T08:36:23.171-07:002010-06-18T08:36:23.171-07:00I loved this book too. Bought it because a friend...I loved this book too. Bought it because a friend was reading it for HER book club. :-) It was excellent!!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655932728524392350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-13008083619202012272010-06-17T18:42:19.381-07:002010-06-17T18:42:19.381-07:00This is a really good book. I grew up in Georgia i...This is a really good book. I grew up in Georgia in the fifties and sixties so I could understand the background. Really gives you something to think about.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-72644427107737254362010-06-17T10:22:57.470-07:002010-06-17T10:22:57.470-07:00I bought this for my Kindle a few days ago and I j...I bought this for my Kindle a few days ago and I just started reading it yesterday. So far so good...I love the storytelling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-14707388369984690052010-06-17T05:49:16.118-07:002010-06-17T05:49:16.118-07:00I am very glad you suggested this book. I got it ...I am very glad you suggested this book. I got it for my kindle last week and am engrossed in the story.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />CareyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-61709332685199427112010-06-16T17:59:25.830-07:002010-06-16T17:59:25.830-07:00My book club read this a few months ago and we all...My book club read this a few months ago and we all declared it the best one we've read this school year! Not sure what the controversy might be about, but the book was wonderful!cakeburnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405378363107324973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8414298093105995312010-06-16T12:43:07.919-07:002010-06-16T12:43:07.919-07:00I really believe that you will love this book. I ...I really believe that you will love this book. I did! Another fab book that is a quick read is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, just in case you're looking for more suggestions.LaurieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470679716074987855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88897390888958991702010-06-15T19:37:50.033-07:002010-06-15T19:37:50.033-07:00i have been looking for a new book to read as well...i have been looking for a new book to read as well and had MANY recommendations from various people on The Help. I don't know a thing about it but I will definitely be reading this with you!bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645791886470096592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-6517608997917241842010-06-15T02:09:54.392-07:002010-06-15T02:09:54.392-07:00I listen to books and podcasts while I work. I sta...I listen to books and podcasts while I work. I started reading this a year ago and just could not get into the first person writing. However, everyone I know kept recommending it. A few weeks ago, I got the book on CD and it's awesome! They use 4 readers who do a phenomenal job bringing the story to life. This is such a great story!Annalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844568283100141541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-16610406589800361962010-06-14T19:20:35.870-07:002010-06-14T19:20:35.870-07:00best book ever!best book ever!jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424324277881828017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-71877929179593396522010-06-14T11:12:23.554-07:002010-06-14T11:12:23.554-07:00This is an AMAZING book! I read it earlier this ye...This is an AMAZING book! I read it earlier this year with my book club (Kindle version) and it's definitely one my list of best books ever! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :-)Kariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600790709932009520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-25148488882377966382010-06-14T05:45:01.085-07:002010-06-14T05:45:01.085-07:00I finished that book a couple of weeks ago. LOVED...I finished that book a couple of weeks ago. LOVED it. Enjoy!John Deere Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234273045011961912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38968756746754233122010-06-12T19:25:11.094-07:002010-06-12T19:25:11.094-07:00I haven't read the book yet, but I am plannin...I haven't read the book yet, but I am planning on it. I am from Mississippi & they are actually filming the movie in my hometown now!~ The Mitchell's ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07870142188599979225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-78489452559426096112010-06-11T22:04:35.703-07:002010-06-11T22:04:35.703-07:00I'm from Jackson and it was a great read!! So...I'm from Jackson and it was a great read!! So fun to try to figure who she might be talking about! Hope you will enjoy it. I can understand why some might find it controversial but I loved it!! Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-17839797506117056882010-06-11T17:42:26.857-07:002010-06-11T17:42:26.857-07:00LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!Dahliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383098124079521693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-55988443684390524662010-06-10T13:31:35.054-07:002010-06-10T13:31:35.054-07:00I highly recommend the beautifully narrated audio ...I highly recommend the beautifully narrated audio version of this book, available at www.audible.com. Love, love, love this book (and if it hasn't been mentioned yet, it's in the process of casting for the movie!!!)!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294050303073430176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-79038368567295602282010-06-10T06:35:45.759-07:002010-06-10T06:35:45.759-07:00I've heard good things too. Your post reminde...I've heard good things too. Your post reminded me I wanted to read it. Just requested it at my library, but I'm number 209 in line! Don't think I'll be getting it before July - (or maybe even this year!) EnjoyCoraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152161719571837884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-65214978364964486662010-06-09T14:09:41.667-07:002010-06-09T14:09:41.667-07:00This book is SOOO good! I loved it! Great pick! ...This book is SOOO good! I loved it! Great pick! : )<br /><br />FYI our library system had 200 copies and 14,000 requests... I barrowed it from my SIL! : )Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.com