Comments on: The Books That Changed My Life (part one)

By: RobAroundBooks

RobAroundBooks — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:42:18 +0000

[...] series post on his primary blog, on the ‘books that have changed his life’. The first part of the series focuses on the books that have had an influence during CJ’s formative years, [...]

By: marnini

marnini — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:08:27 +0000

Hi C.J. I remember growing up I always loved a good mystery. There was a book called The Ghost Next Door, I loved it and have tried to find it in my adult years but have not come across the same one. I also loved Behind The Attic Wall. As an adult I also liked to read mysteries and always loved Dean Koontz. As far as authors I love Poe and Robert Frost's work has definitely inspired me. Oh, how can I forget Erma Bombeck-love her too. Okay, I know I'm talking authors instead of books but I thought they were worth the mention. Hope all is well, I will spin by your new blog. Maribeth CJ: Hi Maribeth, The Ghost Next Door sounds very interesting. I don't think I've read it but the name is familiar. It wasn't by Wylly Folk St. John, was it? I love Dean Koontz too; I think he's very underrated, particularly the way he gets overlooked for King. Koontz wrote a novel, Fear Nothing, about a rare condition called XP which I always remember; it was fascinating and one of the most suspenseful novels I've read. I'm okay; I'm just starting to get back into blogging again after a break, but I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing again. Hope things are better with you now too.

By: amandzing

amandzing — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:59:21 +0000

marilyn french. had to get it out the book case.

also, arthur c clarke, and the best of the best, isaac asimov, its surreal how much of their stuff is coming true! and of course _0_ star trek..

i’m going to read the womens room again now, thanks for reminding me

CJ: Wow, I’m amazed but I just realised, I’ve never read The Women’s Room. I never got round to it; I should, it’s a piece of history and something a writer should definitely read. I’ll have to check it out of the library.

Weren’t Clarke and Asimov brilliant, Amanda? I reread them often and just the whole idea of Asimov’s law of robotics is fascinating. I’ll give you a preview, by the way: Childhood’s End is going to be on the second list when I finish it.

By: amandzing

amandzing — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:56:20 +0000

anne frank, cs lewis, stephen king (the novels), frankenstein and sherlock holmes, read them all

also edgar rice burroughs, his books take me away…

i think life changing was the womens room, by…wait…

CJ: Edgar Rice Burroughs was great. It’s been a long time since I read them but I loved the Tarzan stories. I remember reading some of Willard Price’s Adventure books when I was younger as well; they were a lot of fun.

I also loved Roald Dahl, particularly Matilda and The BFG – I wanted so badly to get them on this list! Oh well, maybe next time.

By: cherikooka

cherikooka — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:15:16 +0000

I love reading your blog. So, I am giving you a 6 word memoir assignment:
http://cheribomb.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/tag-your-it/

CJ: Thanks for the tag, Cherikooka. I’ll do it in a couple of days. Hope you don’t mind it being a little late.