Friday, July 30, 2010

Need a book to read?

When I drive long distances (like, a couple hours or so), I like to listen to books on my iphone. Try it sometime - it makes the drive go lightening speed! The other day I downloaded this book and now it's near impossible to find me without my headphones. I listen to it while I'm driving anywhere (even a 15 minute drive), while cleaning, before bed. My husband is getting a bit annoyed with me having headphones on all the time.

I'm sure you've heard of this book and probably a lot of you have read it. But if not - please go pick it up! And if you have a long commute, I highly recommend getting it for your ipod. The character readings are perfect.



And I just did a little googling and it seems they are making a movie! Of course it won't be as good as the book, but it looks like it will be a good one.

Happy Friday! My grandma is in town so I'll be having some great family time, and I'll try to keep my headphones off :)

31 comments:

  1. You just made my day with the news that this is going to be a movie!

    This is by far the best book I have read in a long time. I finished it a couple months ago, and I long for more news about Miss Skeeter and Abileen!

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  2. I have this one on hold for me at the library. I have heard great things about it!

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  3. I second this recommendation. Such a great read (it's pretty long and only took me 3 days to read... it's that much of a page-turner). Had no idea about the movie, and I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I'm sure I'll still watch it :)

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  4. I love audio books! In fact, I canceled my Sirius subscription because I've been listening to so many books. I've heard great things about The Help, thanks for sharing!

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  5. LOVED IT! I finished it in 2 days! I should probably listen to it as well...can't get enough!

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  6. I've heard this is a wonderful book and can't wait to read it. I also have to recommend "Same Kind of Different As Me" about a wealthy man and a homeless man/modern-day slave becoming friends. It's excellent!

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  7. Such a great book! I just recently finished it.

    If you like that, read Little Bee next, I'm reading it right now and its great!

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  8. That book is really, really, really good.

    I, too, like to listen to books. They are great if you have several hours in the car. The other times I think are terrific to listen are when I'm painting a room. Listening to a good book makes painting seem like less work.

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  9. I hate to burst your bubble, but in a lot of states it's against the law to drive with headphones, hopefully you are able to hook your iphone up to the car speakers when you are driving.

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  10. I read this and loved it. Just loaned it to my friend for her to read, and she's loving it too. I think it will translate very well into a film.

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  11. LOVED this book. I couldnt put it down.

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  12. Okay, I'm dumb. How do I download books and listen to them on my iphone? Is that a special app? I have a long drive every couple of weeks and would love to listen to a book instead of music!

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  13. This book will be the most amazing movie! Thanks for the heads up... I just loooooved this book.

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  14. I got this for my birthday, and I have been trying to force myself to finish the library book that I'm in the middle of before I start this one. We'll see!

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  15. I just finished that book the other day. I was up half the night since i couldn't put it down! now i'm earerly awaiting the movie! I love the cast so far!

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  16. I love audio books. I rent them out at the library and listen on my long commute to work. I'll have to add this one to my list!

    Lauren

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  17. Agreed, I just finished this book yesterday. Its one of the best books I read this year.

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  18. I just read this on vacation and I literally could NOT put it down!

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  19. I had just put this on hold at the library before I read your post! Also, just an fyi... I once got a ticket for wearing headphones in the car- who knew it's illegal?!

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  20. I just finudged The Help and I looooved! Thanks for breaking the news for me that it's coming out as a movie!

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  21. This is one of my favorite books. I ate it up in 3 days!

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  22. I seriously must read this book!! I have heard so much about it! Got to get to the book store!

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  23. That's weird - I just started reading it. I think we both read the Twilight book at the same time, too. Say hi to Jo - wish we were there....Mom

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  24. One of the best books I've ever read. I loved Abileen. Can't wait to see the movie. I wonder who they'll cast for Minny?

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  25. I'll have to check out that book, thanks for the tip!

    BTW-- in most states it's illegal to listen use headphones while driving, you should probably look in to a FM transmitter for your iPod. :)

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  26. You are the second person in 10 minutes to recommend this book. Looks like I'm off to make a purchase.

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  27. Thanks!


    By next week it's here too! ;)


    Vibeke, Norway

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  28. LOVED this book. I couldnt put it down.

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  29. I second this recommendation. Such a great read (it's pretty long and only took me 3 days to read... it's that much of a page-turner). Had no idea about the movie, and I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I'm sure I'll still watch it :)

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