tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post4795743740095315989..comments2024-03-07T09:57:56.210-05:00Comments on Natalie Lloyd: you remind me of the hero.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15847715247476489743noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post-2555679802675494472013-11-06T06:54:56.370-05:002013-11-06T06:54:56.370-05:00Lucy. And Anne. And Harriet the Spy. And Meg Murry...Lucy. And Anne. And Harriet the Spy. And Meg Murry. And--wow, you just helped me see something--I always saw myself in the heroines and heroes of ALL my favorite childhood books.<br /><br />That's probably why they're still my favorites. And probably why I can't wait to read yours. Marti Pieperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628490923094628107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post-42968864764585921412013-10-16T12:54:30.544-04:002013-10-16T12:54:30.544-04:00This post gave me goosebumps. And then a few tears...This post gave me goosebumps. And then a few tears in my eyes. I love books, but I love loving books just as much. It's magical. <br />When I was in tenth grade I think, I finally read Little Women. The 1994 version of the movie is my most favorite movie in the world. It lived in our VCR for the majority of my childhood. (Although it did often leave long enough for Anne of Green Gables to visit.) When I read the book I really connected with Jo in a way I never had with a fictional character before. And I know everyone says they are like Jo, because everyone dreams of being a writer and everyone feels like they aren't the best, and they all say and do stupid things, and know that if they lived in an era of petticoats and fancy balls they would wish with all their hearts to be free. But I really do feel like Jo is my literary doppelganger. And this has inspired me constantly on good and bad days.<br />I hope that one day I can go to the Southern Book Festival and meet you, among a crowd of young readers that adore all your magical books. :)susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543068323232912889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post-78277455962278266812013-10-15T20:37:15.441-04:002013-10-15T20:37:15.441-04:00A hairdresser told me once that I reminded her of ...A hairdresser told me once that I reminded her of Lucy Pevensie once. It was the first thing she said when she called me back. It pretty much made my entire day. That was just last year. lol. :) Even people 20+ want to be compared to their childhood literary heroes. I also love Maggie from Inkheart... She reads book characters to life which is every booknerds not so secret dream. Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325398122985579878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post-58382033310376728612013-10-15T14:05:04.560-04:002013-10-15T14:05:04.560-04:00I love this so much! I love it when you write abou...I love this so much! I love it when you write about stories and reading (and booklove and book-magic, to steal your words :). <br /><br />I really relate to Hermione a lot, mostly because I am very bookish and got good grades and actually read for fun. :) And I am a safe rule-abider. But she's a bit bolder and outspoken than I am. And a lot braver. :) So I guess I wouldn't mind being a bit more like her.<br /><br />I'm trying to think of another character I really connect with...and I keep thinking of Rin, from Shannon Hale's book Forest Born. It's strange because at the beginning of the story I didn't like her because I couldn't understand who she was. And she had made a mistake that she kept dwelling on, and I thought she was being overly dramatic. But as the story went on, other things were revealed and all of a sudden I realized that I was *so* much like Rin. I could relate to her in so many ways, and that's probably part of why Forest Born almost tied with The Goose Girl as my favorite in that series. I can't explain why I liked it so much...I just did. :)<br /><br />P.S. I think you highly underestimate the amount of book-magic you're capable of. :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592919145644124930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post-44204995133847259562013-10-15T11:25:35.117-04:002013-10-15T11:25:35.117-04:00The quick and easy answer for me would have to be ...The quick and easy answer for me would have to be Hermione from Harry Potter, almost all of the good things and the annoying things about her apply to me; I did well at school, I read ALL the time, I am very practical, I carry a bag that contains EVERYTHING anyone could possibly need (minus the shrinking charm, so you can imagine...), I am a loud and proud goody two shoes and I tend to be a little bossy (however, I hope that I would be just as brave and gung ho as she was if I'm ever thrown into any adventures). The books that really seemed to capture my soul though, are the Christy Miller books. Christy's thoughts, feelings, little insecurities and even her dreams are exactly the same as mine - at times I felt like I was reading about myself! Also, we could pass for twins - we're both tall, kind of lanky (but hoping desperately that it will turn into gracefulness) and have eyes which can't decide whether they're blue or green (the only difference is that I have blond hair and she has brown hair). Your description of what it's like to be in love with books must have been arrow shaped too, because it went straight into my heart and made itself quite at home!Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157829453707942005.post-68010479720470839162013-10-15T09:33:21.506-04:002013-10-15T09:33:21.506-04:00Lucy from Narnia is mine. She has strength but is...Lucy from Narnia is mine. She has strength but isn't a feisty warrior. Just Lucy. And she was blond, which pleased me to know end when I first read those books. Totally loved what you said about whispering dialogue because it needs to be said. I love to reread parts of books out loud; it gives such a life to them and makes them so real. Sigh...Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250267775746732081noreply@blogger.com