Don't forget to get your free tickets to the Jamie Ford event tomorrow night!
December 1, 2011
Author Jamie Ford Visits
Jamie Ford will speak and sign autographs at 7:00 p.m. at IUK Havens Auditorium, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN.
Although the Dec. 1 event will be free, you are encouraged to pick up a ticket to the event at any Library location, including the Greentown Public Library, in order to be guaranteed a seat. Tickets will be available starting October, 1, 2011.
Howard County Reads is sponsored by the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library and Greentown Public Library. Special 2011 partners include the Women's Symposium, Elizabeth Handley Estate and Indiana University Kokomo.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Fifteen
Part 15: Catch up and Review
We made it! We read the entire novel in less than 15 days. I hope you enjoyed the novel as much as we did. This is really a novel that touches the reader. It talks about relationships, regrets, and memories.
Discussion:
Thank you so much for participating in our read-along! I hope you enjoyed it. Please let us know what you think about the book and our read-along in the comments!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
We made it! We read the entire novel in less than 15 days. I hope you enjoyed the novel as much as we did. This is really a novel that touches the reader. It talks about relationships, regrets, and memories.
Discussion:
- What did you think of the father-son relationships in the novel?
- Do you think Ethel knew anything about what was happening to Keiko and Henry's letters?
- What do you think will happen next for Henry?
- Henry obviously had some regrets about his life, and his relationship with Keiko. I think we all eventually come to regret some choices we have made whether they are small or large like Henry's. Sometimes we can accept those choices, but some leave us longing to go back and see how things could be different. Do you have anything you wish you could go back and change?
- What was your favorite part of the novel?
- Was there any particular part of the novel you wanted to discuss?
Thank you so much for participating in our read-along! I hope you enjoyed it. Please let us know what you think about the book and our read-along in the comments!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Fourteen
Part 14: "Broken Records (1986)" through "New York (1986)" pages 266-285.
Welcome to day fourteen of the Read-Along! We have officially finished the novel. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I have. Be sure to check back tomorrow for some wrap up discussion, and a chance to share your final thoughts on the novel!
Discussion Starters:
Check back here tomorrow for some final comments and discussion on this wonderful book.
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Welcome to day fourteen of the Read-Along! We have officially finished the novel. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I have. Be sure to check back tomorrow for some wrap up discussion, and a chance to share your final thoughts on the novel!
Discussion Starters:
- Why do you think Henry is so reluctant to look for Keiko?
- When Sheldon tells Henry to "fix it" what do you think he wants Henry to fix?
- If you found a long lost friend or loved one, what would be the first thing you would want to tell them after all that time apart?
Check back here tomorrow for some final comments and discussion on this wonderful book.
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Thirteen
Part 13: "Years (1945)" through "V-J Day (1945)" pages 246-265.
Welcome to day thirteen of the Read-Along! Two more days and we will have completed the read-along. I hope you have enjoyed the book as much as I have.
Discussion Starters:
For Thursday we will be reading our final portion of the novel "Broken Records (1986)" through "New York (1986)" pages 266-285. See you back here tomorrow!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Welcome to day thirteen of the Read-Along! Two more days and we will have completed the read-along. I hope you have enjoyed the book as much as I have.
Discussion Starters:
- In this part of the novel we skip forward a couple of years and Henry's communication with Keiko has faltered some during that time. Why do you think Henry is getting so little news from Keiko?
- What do you think about Henry's father still refusing to speak to him after all this time?
- What do you think of the deal Henry makes with his father to keep the Panama Hotel from being sold?
- What did you think of Ethel meeting Henry at the Panama Hotel?
- What did you think of Henry's father's confession when he tells Henry "I did it for you?"
For Thursday we will be reading our final portion of the novel "Broken Records (1986)" through "New York (1986)" pages 266-285. See you back here tomorrow!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Twelve
Part 12: "Waiting (1942)" through "Letters (1943)" pages 226-245.
Welcome to day twelve of the Read-Along! We only have a couple more days of reading to go. I don't know about you, but often when I get to this point in a book, I find it hard to put down. I keep reading until the finish because I just have to know how this novel will end.
Discussion Starters:
For Wednesday we will be reading "Years (1945)" through "V-J Day (1945)" pages 246-265. See you back here tomorrow!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Welcome to day twelve of the Read-Along! We only have a couple more days of reading to go. I don't know about you, but often when I get to this point in a book, I find it hard to put down. I keep reading until the finish because I just have to know how this novel will end.
Discussion Starters:
- Keiko and her family accept Henry the way he is. Why do you think that acceptance was so important and so foreign to Henry?
- Despite the way they have been treated, Mr. Okabe and the other Japanese say that they are loyal and show their loyalty by being obedient? Would you have been loyal/obiedient in similar circumstances?
- What do you think of Henry's father's plan to send him away now? What do you think was motivating it?
For Wednesday we will be reading "Years (1945)" through "V-J Day (1945)" pages 246-265. See you back here tomorrow!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Eleven
Part 11: "Thirteen (1942)" through "Sheldon Thomas (1986)" pages 208-225.
Welcome to the last week of the Read-Along! I hope you are enjoying the book so far. We are almost done, and I know I have really enjoyed reading this remarkable novel.
Discussion Starters:
For Tuesday we will be reading "Waiting (1942)" through "Letters (1943)" pages 208-225. Enjoy the reading for tomorrow!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Welcome to the last week of the Read-Along! I hope you are enjoying the book so far. We are almost done, and I know I have really enjoyed reading this remarkable novel.
Discussion Starters:
- How does Henry change when he turns 13, the age of adulthood in Henry's family?
- Do you think Henry is to blame for his father's condition?
- Did you expect what Henry did with the Oscar Holdin record?
For Tuesday we will be reading "Waiting (1942)" through "Letters (1943)" pages 208-225. Enjoy the reading for tomorrow!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Ten
Part 10: "Camp Anyway (1942)" through "Stranger (1942)" pages 186-207.
Henry is now living with the consequences of his actions, a stranger in his own home. Henry seems to accept the consequences for his actions, but I had more difficulty. I hope you are enjoying the read-along. Don't forget to chime in with what you think of this novel in the comments!
Discussion Starters:
For Monday we will be reading "Thirteen (1942)" through "Sheldon Thomas (1986)" pages 208-225. Take some time, catch up on your reading, and enjoy your weekend!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
Henry is now living with the consequences of his actions, a stranger in his own home. Henry seems to accept the consequences for his actions, but I had more difficulty. I hope you are enjoying the read-along. Don't forget to chime in with what you think of this novel in the comments!
Discussion Starters:
- What do you think of the way Henry's parents treat him after he saved Keiko's bleongings?
- Why do you think Henry and Keiko had so much trouble admitting their feelings that last night at Camp Harmony?
- What do you think of Henry's father telling him "You are a stranger to me?" Do you think he is blaming Henry for his own condition?
For Monday we will be reading "Thirteen (1942)" through "Sheldon Thomas (1986)" pages 208-225. Take some time, catch up on your reading, and enjoy your weekend!
How the Read-Along Works
Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together. After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book. The more input, the better this works! Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss. Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!
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