tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post3534105647788173446..comments2024-03-18T10:29:57.463-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Just Another Book Crush (#12): Faking Normal by Courtney Stevens Keertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-86634388323423613662014-03-08T23:11:13.660-05:002014-03-08T23:11:13.660-05:00Wow! Just wow! I only had a vague idea of what thi...Wow! Just wow! I only had a vague idea of what this story was about and wasn't drawn to it, but now that I know the full extent of it, I'm annoyed with myself. Why didn't I do a little more research? This is personal and powerful. Dark and hopeful. Faking Normal is an example; it's the type of story that needs to be read, discussed, and shared by all. Because as Stevens so eloquently wrote, "there is hope on the other side of pain," and that's an important message to learn --for anybody. Thank you for this post Ms. Stevens, and thank you for sharing, Keertana! I'll have to make time for <i>Faking Normal</i> and soon.<br /><br />Marlene @ <a href="http://www.flyleafreview.com" rel="nofollow">The Flyleaf Review</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274355208601978550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-22866575322954143942014-03-08T16:23:58.432-05:002014-03-08T16:23:58.432-05:00Put this on request at the library and I'm rea...Put this on request at the library and I'm really looking forward to reading it!<br /><a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-74089859506823729582014-03-06T06:20:26.055-05:002014-03-06T06:20:26.055-05:00I've been thinking about reading Faking Normal...I've been thinking about reading Faking Normal, but I wasn't convinced that I'd like it after reading only blurb. <br />Courtney answers are awesome - I used to have "chats on desk" with my friend all the time. :) Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2827068763709581012014-03-05T18:16:51.021-05:002014-03-05T18:16:51.021-05:00I really need to read this book, I love how realis...I really need to read this book, I love how realistic it sounds and it deals with a very deep subject.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-63339679220471518022014-03-05T01:51:54.130-05:002014-03-05T01:51:54.130-05:00What a beautiful post! This makes me want to run o...What a beautiful post! This makes me want to run out and buy a copy of Faking Normal ASAP! I applaud the courage it took to write a novel like this and share some personal pain, but this sounds like a story that gives hope as well. Lovely post! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-61214462058535817202014-03-04T20:43:31.686-05:002014-03-04T20:43:31.686-05:00What a wonderful interview! I put this on my TBR p...What a wonderful interview! I put this on my TBR pile after reading your beautiful review, and it is so wonderful to hear how these characters came to be. I can't wait to read this! Thanks for sharing :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-41996481817543868882014-03-04T17:05:15.238-05:002014-03-04T17:05:15.238-05:00What a great interview. As hard as it is to say wh...What a great interview. As hard as it is to say what is extremely personal, I would say that I believe that it would help girls in the same situation even more. I think it's because she would know that you didn't just research it, but you understand in a way no one else would. Also, with statistics like that, we ALL know at least one (most likely more) who has gone though this terrible ordeal. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57723952850151077862014-03-04T14:37:13.443-05:002014-03-04T14:37:13.443-05:00Somehow just by reading her answers I feel like I&...Somehow just by reading her answers I feel like I'm going to love it. I have seen Faking Normal around but like you YA contemporary stories are hardly ever my first choice. I must get to this one. Great story about hard issues are always my fave when it comes to contemporary. Great interview, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18043021721311105862014-03-04T10:16:01.288-05:002014-03-04T10:16:01.288-05:00I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this book, Kee...I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this book, Keertana! I interviewed Courtney, too, and she is a sweetheart. And her answers to these questions are so thought-out and beautiful. I must get to reading FN soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60948657067079983162014-03-04T10:08:28.392-05:002014-03-04T10:08:28.392-05:00I've heard so many amazing things about this b...I've heard so many amazing things about this book Keertana, I can't wait to finally experience it for myself. I'm clearly going to need to have tissues on hand (and most likely quite a bit of chocolate), but as painful as this story sounds, I love what she said about hope:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-86870693576795645002014-03-04T09:15:46.706-05:002014-03-04T09:15:46.706-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56473012803233836682014-03-04T09:15:44.362-05:002014-03-04T09:15:44.362-05:00Courtney's interview was really just.... it ov...Courtney's interview was really just.... it overwhelmed me. I am really glad she decided to put this story out there for all of us to read and fall in love with. It was beautiful and worth every second I spent reading it.<br /><br />Also I am really glad Bodee won't be leaving anytime soon :) I mean I knew he wouldn't, it's just reassuring to hear that from the author as well. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this with us Keertana!!!<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9570820326402385012014-03-04T08:00:54.150-05:002014-03-04T08:00:54.150-05:00A GREAT interview. Not only does this book tackle ...A GREAT interview. Not only does this book tackle a difficult subject but it's deeply personal to the author, too. I definitely have a couple of students in mind who would love this book.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72095368405690633022014-03-04T07:41:19.462-05:002014-03-04T07:41:19.462-05:00Awwww, this was such a sweet and very powerful gue...Awwww, this was such a sweet and very powerful guest post/interview. I love her answers and I love the author as herself even more. :) Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to get to know the writer behind this powerful book, Keertana! And to you lovely author, thank you for writing <3<br /><br />Faye @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13480378709307499852014-03-04T07:26:34.459-05:002014-03-04T07:26:34.459-05:00Of the four authors I met at Story Crush, Courtney...Of the four authors I met at Story Crush, Courtney's words about her story were the most moving. And clearly the most personal. I could tell so much the care she placed in her story, especially in wanting to creating safety for Alexi and Bodee, and for giving them each other for support. I actually wasn't going to read this book before I went to the event, because I avoid these "the thing that happened that night at party" books. BUT I completely changed my mind after hearing her talk and just finished this book last night. It was tough, but beautiful. Thanks for this interview. You know I love these posts. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10002010476163541192014-03-04T06:01:07.576-05:002014-03-04T06:01:07.576-05:00Oh wow! This book seems like a really powerful rea...Oh wow! This book seems like a really powerful read. I haven't read much on this topic, but this post certainly perks my interest in this book! It sounds like a painful yet full of hope contemporary that I'm going to really love. :)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing with us, Courtney and Keertana! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224746396123025992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-12848211619631048512014-03-04T01:46:49.337-05:002014-03-04T01:46:49.337-05:00I like that you wanted to write a story like that....I like that you wanted to write a story like that. Cos yes those teen yearsBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37573357505259423562014-03-04T00:35:11.276-05:002014-03-04T00:35:11.276-05:00Wonderful post Keertana!! Now you've got me al...Wonderful post Keertana!! Now you've got me all interested in Faking Normal. Courtney's answers were heartfelt and wonderful. I loved Courtney's snippet about desk conversation. Can't wait to get my hands on Faking Normal (: <a href="http://honeybeeslittlecorner.wordpress.com">Honey Bee's Little World</a>https://www.blogger.com/profile/05665574587520464404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60961000196620458112014-03-04T00:24:05.485-05:002014-03-04T00:24:05.485-05:00EEEP! I loved Faking Normal, and I'm so happy ...EEEP! I loved Faking Normal, and I'm so happy that you were able to get Courtney to share some answers, Keertana! I wish Alexi and Bodee had another story to share. :-) And that's so cool that the lyrics on a table is true!! Thanks so much for sharing, Courtney & Keertana!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.com