tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post2863677817048457119..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Best Books of 2009Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-92166546886650008832010-01-04T09:45:38.893-05:002010-01-04T09:45:38.893-05:00This is an awesome list of books. I am going to c...This is an awesome list of books. I am going to check into these and to have audio books to listen to while quilting is a great idea. I have thought about doing this but have never followed through so that will be something that I will add to my list of things to add to my routines for the new yearCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191441457865588261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-57291522261030089332010-01-02T16:04:20.192-05:002010-01-02T16:04:20.192-05:00I love audiobooks while I'm quilting. Like you...I love audiobooks while I'm quilting. Like you, it turns off my internal dialogue (which is often negative). I'm a big Malcolm Gladwell fan, but love me some Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics. Our library system is hooked to Overdrive, which offers audiobooks like library books, free downloads. <br />Love your blog!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823637935554619493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-88846361630691307022010-01-02T13:56:46.914-05:002010-01-02T13:56:46.914-05:00What a great post. I haven't looked back over ...What a great post. I haven't looked back over the past year. I think I'm afraid to *LOL* Thanks for the book suggestions. I listen to books but I've been listening to the classics from Librivox.org cause the downloads are free. Happy New year!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778110892578808447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-16463996281086672292010-01-02T09:46:16.157-05:002010-01-02T09:46:16.157-05:00I am a fan of some audio books and usually it has ...I am a fan of some audio books and usually it has alot to do with the reader. My all time favorite is a series of 7 maybe it is 8 books by Diana Gabaldon. I call it the Outlander series since Outlander is the first book. I think it is called Cross Stitch in England. Davina Porter is the reader and absolutely brings the characters to life! I recommend any thing she reads. <br /><br />As for print books of 2009 that I think are the best. One stands out above the rest. I always get the title wrong Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. <br /><br />Yesterday I watched a Netflix instant downloadable movie "84 Charing Cross Road" and it reminded my of the Guernsey book. Both are epistolary in form, and set in about the same era. I recommend the movie, haven't read the book. Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins star in it. <br /><br />I can go on forever discussing books and admiring quilts! :) <br /><br />Dawn <br />www.subversivestitch.blogspot.comDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419344655830579965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-1242221467382437132010-01-02T01:16:12.423-05:002010-01-02T01:16:12.423-05:00Thanks, Leah, for this list of good reads. The on...Thanks, Leah, for this list of good reads. The only one I have read is The Host (loved it). I will have to try some of the others.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611836213499849369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-68093392174606484902010-01-01T22:18:31.708-05:002010-01-01T22:18:31.708-05:00Hi Rachel - I do have a subscription to audible an...Hi Rachel - I do have a subscription to audible and I would recommend it.<br /><br />Just make sure your MP3 player is compatible. I had a lot of problems downloading anything to my Ipod nano, but switched to a Sansa Clip and never had a problem once.<br /><br />It's a great way to stock up on good books for a fraction of the price. Libraries also have free options, but I could never get the system to work for my computer.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-41303312827721109072010-01-01T19:40:36.180-05:002010-01-01T19:40:36.180-05:00I love listening to Audiobooks too. The thing abou...I love listening to Audiobooks too. The thing about it stopping a busy mind is so true; I often listen to them when I'm trying to get to sleep. <br /><br />Do you have a subscription at audible? I've been considering signing up for a while. would you recommend it?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87954127796942701252010-01-01T15:18:21.760-05:002010-01-01T15:18:21.760-05:00Thanks! I'm always looking for a good read.Thanks! I'm always looking for a good read.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114741986602109776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-1073087445617709712010-01-01T13:20:26.062-05:002010-01-01T13:20:26.062-05:00These are the types of books I read!! Enjoy them ...These are the types of books I read!! Enjoy them alot - love learning!!! Have a great day!!!<br /><br />Happy New Year!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655217461685123025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-45552282545017201012010-01-01T11:27:01.900-05:002010-01-01T11:27:01.900-05:00Hi Leah, thanks for this post, I'm keen to rea...Hi Leah, thanks for this post, I'm keen to read the last book you mentioned about happiness, I love that it has some concrete ideas rather than just the same old platitudes.<br />I hope you have a fabulous year in 2010.<br />Kelly :-)Purple Paisley Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08116128544463901355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-86204837184562840472010-01-01T11:19:18.524-05:002010-01-01T11:19:18.524-05:00Do you get all your audiobooks from your library o...Do you get all your audiobooks from your library or do you have a good source for them? I'm always looking for the free kinds of sources...!!beth https://www.blogger.com/profile/02782749074922119961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-74661183660763831542010-01-01T11:05:55.218-05:002010-01-01T11:05:55.218-05:00Totally agree with you on The Help. Loved that bo...Totally agree with you on The Help. Loved that book.quilteddogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810124179760201886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-53834509358773574332010-01-01T11:02:03.204-05:002010-01-01T11:02:03.204-05:00I literally finished The Help last night. It was a...I literally finished <i>The Help</i> last night. It was an AWESOME book! I'm sending it to my youngest Stepdaughter so she can use it for her book club. <br /><br />Having been born during that time periods, living in the South, and having a "nanny" like Abileen made me identify so much with Mae Mobley...`Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-12452616339718547002010-01-01T10:56:27.088-05:002010-01-01T10:56:27.088-05:00If you want one more you must read The Art of Raci...If you want one more you must read The Art of Racing in the Rain. I read all the time and have read several of the books on your list. This book would be a the top of my list. It is told from the viewpoint of a dog but you do not have to be a dog lover to like the book.Twisted Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711708486487502455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-4518971834559281232010-01-01T10:44:07.211-05:002010-01-01T10:44:07.211-05:00Funny! I have been listening to audio books too! ...Funny! I have been listening to audio books too! I go to my library's website and download from there. I just read Kentucky Heat by Fern Michaels. The entire series lol it was awesome! I will have to try the books you mentioned.<br /><br />I agree that it takes your mind off of other things which sometimes is totally needed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096929098493596507noreply@blogger.com