tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post4666062227799187514..comments2023-06-28T08:34:35.859-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, and the Stuff In-Between: Sharon Souza and Free Books!Trish Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-42833312993773458732017-08-31T01:37:03.150-04:002017-08-31T01:37:03.150-04:00Thanks for your answers to my question, every one....Thanks for your answers to my question, every one. I laughingly have to agree with Gail -- so many books to read before it's lights out, so I seldom read a book more than once. But there are a handful that I've loved enough to read them again -- feeling the need to visit old friends. It's usually the characters that entice me back, but a good story works just as well.Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-59562642757074991182017-08-30T13:15:08.397-04:002017-08-30T13:15:08.397-04:00I'm like most of the commenters here in that I...I'm like most of the commenters here in that I seldom read a book a second time, because I have so many books that I want to get to before, as Gail says, I kick the bucket! Usually if I read a book a second time, it's because my book club has chosen it. Even if I already know the story, it surprises me how much I've forgotten about the book when I give it another read.<br /><br />Sharon's book has an intriguing premise, and I look forward to next week's drawing!Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-75855126320657035132017-08-30T13:13:01.689-04:002017-08-30T13:13:01.689-04:00Remember to leave your email if you want to be ent...Remember to leave your email if you want to be entered in Sharon's drawing!<br /><br />Trish Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983379845476025642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-23802759202792197872017-08-30T01:29:52.981-04:002017-08-30T01:29:52.981-04:00That was really nice, Judy. Thank you!That was really nice, Judy. Thank you!Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-687136130772731432017-08-30T00:40:38.848-04:002017-08-30T00:40:38.848-04:00I don't generally read a book more than one ti...I don't generally read a book more than one time, but I definitely would if the book was really memorable, even some time later. For me, a book has to capture my heart. I want to be drawn in from the first page. I want to identify with the characters and feel like I almost know them. I want to be cheering for them by the time I'm done reading the story, and that is exactly what has happened whenever I have read any of Sharon's books. Her most recent however, " What We Don't Know" was brilliantly written and worthy of a second read for sure!Judy Proutynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-86225500151171925832017-08-29T18:08:05.252-04:002017-08-29T18:08:05.252-04:00Thank you, Shelly. And thank you for the mentionin...Thank you, Shelly. And thank you for the mentioning Color of Sorrow. <br />Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-54738040194820550822017-08-29T10:03:25.852-04:002017-08-29T10:03:25.852-04:00How exciting that Sharon Souza is featured on this...How exciting that Sharon Souza is featured on this! I loved her newest book "What We Don't Know". It forces you to realize that sometimes you don't know a situation as well as you think you do, so we should always have forgiveness in our hearts. I also enjoyed her book "The Color of Sorrow Isn't Blue". It ripped my heart out, and it speaks deep to a mother's soul. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-48318144318688925142017-08-29T09:43:47.448-04:002017-08-29T09:43:47.448-04:00Wow, Katy, thank you.Wow, Katy, thank you.Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-53611529133739571002017-08-29T01:01:58.433-04:002017-08-29T01:01:58.433-04:00What makes me read a book more than once is if it ...What makes me read a book more than once is if it touches my emotions in a way that transforms me, and Sharon K. Souzas books have that quality. Also, she makes me laugh out loud. What We Don't Know is one of her best. Can't wait for the next one!Kathleen Popanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-88648322201047296872017-08-28T22:07:30.538-04:002017-08-28T22:07:30.538-04:00Pat, thanks for your interest. I hope you'll g...Pat, thanks for your interest. I hope you'll give my books a try.Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-11176301745169891782017-08-28T21:07:53.091-04:002017-08-28T21:07:53.091-04:00You are a new author for me. I read your intervie...You are a new author for me. I read your interview and your book sounds like me. I love a good romantic suspense.. From what other readers are saying, sounds like I may have found another author to add to my "favorites" list. Specially what Mindy said about rereading authors. I have a few books I've read so many times that I've had to replace the books several times. I'll wait 2-3 yrs. in between & even when it's been longer I find myself missing the characters like they are friends. I love finding a book that is a keeper and I can add it to that "Special Shelf". Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455087236669062842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-30927638658418462302017-08-28T18:04:37.104-04:002017-08-28T18:04:37.104-04:00Thank you, Mindy! And I love your answer about wha...Thank you, Mindy! And I love your answer about what makes you read a book more than once.Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-780273659740292652017-08-28T18:02:08.354-04:002017-08-28T18:02:08.354-04:00I've read "What We Don't Know" a...I've read "What We Don't Know" and h-i-g-h-l-y recommend it. It's such a moving and sweet story, with the touches of humor Sharon's readers have come to know and love. I've read all of Sharon's books and love the style of her writing. Her characters feel so <i> real, </i> like someone I could have a cup of coffee with. As far as what makes me read a book for a second time (which I almost never do), it's when a character is still with me a year, two, five, ten years later. If I feel like they're an old friend I would love to see again, I'll pick up the book for a second (or, gasp!, third time).Mindy Granthttp://we4grants.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-64217247027151459962017-08-28T13:28:55.209-04:002017-08-28T13:28:55.209-04:00Latayne, thank you! Thanks for the input, Becky. I...Latayne, thank you! Thanks for the input, Becky. I appreciate it. Brenda and Gail, I'm with you. So many books, so little time!<br />Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-39237388351274010752017-08-28T13:10:21.036-04:002017-08-28T13:10:21.036-04:00I read a large amount of books and usually don'...<br />I read a large amount of books and usually don't read a book a second<br />time but the book would have to really have to hold my attention from page 1 to the end for me to read it again. Occasionally that happens. Brenda Arringtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-86582397530772607142017-08-28T11:37:41.335-04:002017-08-28T11:37:41.335-04:00I rarely read a book a second time. I have too man...I rarely read a book a second time. I have too many I haven't gotten to yet and I want to read all I can before I kick the bucket. I would love to read this book. My daughter is a speech therapist and I bet she would also.<br />tumcsec(at)gmail(dot)comGail H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07185778152672877614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-41264843079204718242017-08-28T10:23:26.795-04:002017-08-28T10:23:26.795-04:00What makes me read a book again is that it is well...What makes me read a book again is that it is well-written and grabs my attention, as well as the book having a good theme to it - something that uplifts me and causes me to think. I haven't read any of Sharon's books, but this sounds interesting. lelandandbecky at reagan dot comBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672101774806024667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-14402908630095076462017-08-28T10:19:07.023-04:002017-08-28T10:19:07.023-04:00I've read this book and it is terrific. It rem...I've read this book and it is terrific. It reminds me of the Song of Solomon phrase about not hurrying love, taking its time. And the mystery is solved in a satisfying way. Sharon's awards are well-deserved, and this book should get an award, too. Latayne C Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989916355805237811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-75579014834102461392017-08-28T09:49:35.209-04:002017-08-28T09:49:35.209-04:00Thank you, Melanie. I appreciate your input!Thank you, Melanie. I appreciate your input!Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6882268403920558613.post-45563854657441516422017-08-28T09:10:26.872-04:002017-08-28T09:10:26.872-04:00When there is a story line that captures my heart ...When there is a story line that captures my heart or great characters, I will read a story again. When a story grabs you from the first line abd won't let you go...I am in! mauback55 at gmail dot com Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.com