tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post1426753515543112369..comments2023-08-20T07:42:52.010-05:00Comments on Trish's Reading Nook: Retold Classic MythsTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-663671317848095372008-04-18T09:26:00.000-05:002008-04-18T09:26:00.000-05:00*Simran - It has been years and years since I read...*Simran - It has been years and years since I read Lion Witch and the Wardrobe. I would *love* to read all of them together, it is just finding the time! :) Thanks for coming by! Oh ya...Prince Caspian does look hot in the previews! ;)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-19495533749963765992008-04-16T07:54:00.000-05:002008-04-16T07:54:00.000-05:00I'd highly recommend the Chronicles of Narnia by C...I'd highly recommend the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis as a great read. The author's imagination and creativity never cease to amaze me. Although most might think that they are for children.,I think most adults would also enjoy reading them.<BR/>In fact, Disney is coming up with the latest Narnia movie-Prince Caspian, this May 16th!! It promises to be awesome by the looks of the trailer. (watch the trailer here-http://www.disney.in/narnia<BR/>It'll enthrall you for sure!) I think its very well-timed also, especially for the kids who'd be on summer break. So dont miss it! The very hot Ben Barnes is playing Prince Caspian. I’m soo awaiting this release!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-8868394430049163462008-04-13T20:42:00.000-05:002008-04-13T20:42:00.000-05:00Sorry I didn't ever get back with you about it. A...Sorry I didn't ever get back with you about it. Actually I typed up a long email before I realized that I didn't have access to your email addy. I'm not at all offended by curiosity and questions. But the comment section of a blog is a tight spot to explain everything.Petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059145750315789676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-86448742272683193622008-04-12T11:23:00.000-05:002008-04-12T11:23:00.000-05:00*Petunia - I saw Bulfinch's Age of Fable at the us...*Petunia - I saw Bulfinch's Age of Fable at the used bookstore and *almost* picked it up but was looking for something "lighter" due to time constraints. I'll have to go back and check it out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the offer about homeschool chat--when I didn't hear back from you I thought I might have offended you, which was certainly not my intention! It's funny because I was JUST reading nasty debate on one of the Yahoo bookclubs that I used to be active in. Homeschooling seems to be an extremely touchy subject!!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-59794058104173002712008-04-11T19:47:00.000-05:002008-04-11T19:47:00.000-05:00I second the recommendation for the D'Aulaires boo...I second the recommendation for the D'Aulaires books. Also Bulfinch's Age of Fable is beautifully written and includes small snatches of poetry in connection with each fable.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I love talking about our homeschool experience. If you have any questions you can email me at becky_quilts @ sbcglobal.net. Just close the gaps. =)Petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059145750315789676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-75941117930902587612008-04-11T10:12:00.000-05:002008-04-11T10:12:00.000-05:00*Raych - Winning those giveaways TOTALLY made my w...*Raych - Winning those giveaways TOTALLY made my week! I almost didn't enter any because I was pressed for time (with all the silly requirements of post links on your blog, post back here, yadi yadi), but I'm glad I did! Hope you like Idoiot's Guide to Greek Mythology--sounds like fun!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-32892020533213505202008-04-08T14:52:00.000-05:002008-04-08T14:52:00.000-05:00Hello fellow Maw-books winner! Just thought I'd s...Hello fellow Maw-books winner! Just thought I'd stop by and say *squeeeeeeee!* Aren't book giveaways fun? As for myths, I'm actually just starting 'The Idiot's Guide to Greek Mythology' - or something (I'm reading an online copy, otherwise I'd go look it up) and so far it's pretty awesome. Well laid out, funny, easy to read. Anyways, enjoy your books!raychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-76967277621241980092008-04-08T07:07:00.000-05:002008-04-08T07:07:00.000-05:00Carl - This was a great way to start the challenge...Carl - This was a great way to start the challenge. Unfortunately when I was in college I wanted the money for the books more than the books themselves (what was I thinking!!!), so I sold my mythology reader back. But this one worked well!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-63419937867758361322008-04-07T16:37:00.000-05:002008-04-07T16:37:00.000-05:00I too love all the Greek and Roman myths and think...I too love all the Greek and Roman myths and think that it is great that there are books that are geared towards exposing the young reader to the foundations of the storytelling that we enjoy today. I'll keep this in mind for future gifts!Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-19039429197924594032008-04-06T17:34:00.000-05:002008-04-06T17:34:00.000-05:00*Dewey - thanks for the titles, I'll have to check...*Dewey - thanks for the titles, I'll have to check them out. It seems as though these books aren't made anymore--what a coincidence that would be if you had one in the series! :)<BR/><BR/>*Framed - thanks for the info. Sometimes people delete posts, so I wasn't sure if that was the case. That Google Reader sometimes is tricky!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-22354255033222863572008-04-06T12:29:00.000-05:002008-04-06T12:29:00.000-05:00Trish, I just read your comment wondering about my...Trish, I just read your comment wondering about my review on "Season of Sacrifice." I didn't mean to publish it yet and didn't know it would end up on Google. Whoops. I'll be publishing the review on May 3 and welcome your comments then. Thanks for stopping by.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-12880592815932320162008-04-06T11:04:00.000-05:002008-04-06T11:04:00.000-05:00I swear I had that same book as a kid! The picture...I swear I had that same book as a kid! The picture looks so familiar. I think my son liked D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths, and the one Nymeth recommended.Deweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395712971920800717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-42864934728685182592008-04-05T22:02:00.000-05:002008-04-05T22:02:00.000-05:00*Nymeth - I'll have to check that one out. I wish...*Nymeth - I'll have to check that one out. I wish I still had all of my books from when I was a child. I was able to save quite a bit, but there are few that have since disappeared. There was one fantasical storybook that I had with the most vivid illustrations that I can still remember, but I don't know the name. Urg! :)<BR/><BR/>*Rhinoa - it was a nice starter book. I was familiar with many of the stories, but I loved the "insights" section at the end that gave little tidbits to tie things together. It amazes me how intertwined myth is with modern culture.<BR/><BR/>*Bellezza - Well, this book I have is from 1990, so who knows if they are still being taught. I'll have to ask my brother who is in 6th grade. I can't remember when I started learning about mythology, but I can remember when my mom went back to college and would tell us the stories she learned in class. I loved that time.<BR/><BR/>*Lit Feline - I would love to read more mythology, but since joining this Once Upon a Time challenge, I've been really aware of how often myth creeps into what I read. Snow Crash was filled with mythology.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-76503942269904151512008-04-05T20:39:00.000-05:002008-04-05T20:39:00.000-05:00This does sound interesting, Trish. My dad was re...This does sound interesting, Trish. My dad was really into mythology when I was growing up (he took a college course and it never ended after that) and so I was exposed to quite a bit of it at a young age. I kind of moved away from it as I got older, but I like to revisit the stories and read retellings now and then. Thanks for the review!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-16615197768038896602008-04-05T20:25:00.000-05:002008-04-05T20:25:00.000-05:00I remember reading myths in sixth grade and loving...I remember reading myths in sixth grade and loving them. Unfortunately, I haven't read too many since then. However, it is interesting to know that the emphasis is still being placed on them in elementary school for being a well rounded reader.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-18825913693686511582008-04-05T18:51:00.000-05:002008-04-05T18:51:00.000-05:00I love the Greek myths and legends and this sounds...I love the Greek myths and legends and this sounds like a lovely book to get someone started in reading about them. Good luck tracking down the others in the series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-72568989869361996402008-04-05T16:27:00.000-05:002008-04-05T16:27:00.000-05:00Sounds like a very nice introduction to Greek Myth...Sounds like a very nice introduction to Greek Mythology...it's just too bad about the last story. The way you described the book reminded me of the collection I read until it literally fell apart while I was growing up: Gods, Men and Monsters from the Greek Myths by Michael Gibson.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com