Runningmom80 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Reviews? I have not read it yet, it's still back ordered on Amazon. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Prior WTM discussion (from mid-January). Yes, it's thick, filled to the brim with annotations, B&W photos, details of people mentioned in the books. I borrowed our library's copy & enjoyed it. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/539621-whos-readingread-pioneer-girl/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am still waiting for the copy I ordered in November! According to the reviews on Amazon, it will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am also waiting on my copy from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I just ordered to get my place in line. Any word on when new copies will be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I heard an interview with one of the editors a few weeks ago and she said the demand had way outstripped their expectations and they're printing more books again. http://www.npr.org/2015/01/28/382160369/little-house-big-demand-never-underestimate-laura-ingalls-wilder I wish they'd do an ebook. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I would buy the e book, I'm number 34 on the library hold list :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I wanted to order it, but it's back ordered on amazon. Guess I'll just order and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I read the introduction then skimmed the rest. The notes about how stories were changed to make them more kid friendly or interesting were fun to read. My favorite part was a map of my hometown from the late 1800's. All the streets had actual names instead of numbers like they do today. The home of one of the prominent families in town was marked, I've walked by house many times but had no idea how long it had been there. That particular family is still prominent in the area, I thought their legacy had begun the generation before my parents, I had no idea it was so much longer than that. I don't think it would work very well as an ebook but that could be because I have an old school Kindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I read the introduction then skimmed the rest. The notes about how stories were changed to make them more kid friendly or interesting were fun to read. My favorite part was a map of my hometown from the late 1800's. All the streets had actual names instead of numbers like they do today. The home of one of the prominent families in town was marked, I've walked by house many times but had no idea how long it had been there. That particular family is still prominent in the area, I thought their legacy had begun the generation before my parents, I had no idea it was so much longer than that. I don't think it would work very well as an ebook but that could be because I have an old school Kindle. Yeah, some books don't make great ebooks, but it's better than nothing. With good editing (which is rare in ebookdom) and a tablet, I think it could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I would buy the e book, I'm number 34 on the library hold list :( I am 2 of 17. I might order it if the price goes down. I just replaced my lasagna pan and broken camera, plus indulged in several paperbacks (used) of my favorite mystery author, so trying not to buy EVERYTHING I want from Amazon ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvneck Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Waiting for my library hold..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm reading it now, and really enjoying it. It's a fairly slow read because the notes are EVERYTHING and it takes some time to absorb them all. One page of LIW's manuscript can easily have three pages of notes. But it's fascinating! The copy I have is a library copy and I probably won't finish before it's due. Back in line to get it again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Still.on.my.library.hold.list. 26 on 88 copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Waiting for my Amazon order :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm waiting for Amazon to send it to me. I tried to buy it on eBay, but when I sent the seller a message asking when it would be sent, he cancelled the order. :/ I'm also waiting in line at the library, but I'm not certain the library even has their copy yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I would buy the e book, I'm number 34 on the library hold list :( Lucky you -- I'm number 177 :toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Number 92. And that may take a while because most of the libraries in our system do only local reserves. Our library is one of the few "generous" libraries, so it may take a really long time. I have considered buying it. I haven't bought a book for myself in a LONG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 At least those of you waiting on the library hold have numbers. I still don't have a number even though the book is listed in the system and I placed a hold as soon as I'd read the other thread that the book was out. I'm starting to wonder if our library even has its copies yet or if they're on backorder. They tend to be a bit behind on getting new books into circulation. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm #8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am 19 on the library hold list. But since I started at 134, I am encouraged. ;) I may get it by summer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I just looked up my library account and I am now #2! You can check out books for 3 weeks and it lists the book as being on the hold shelf. I am optimistically thinking the #1 person in line will pick up the book this weekend and I will get notified in three weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Number 8 here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatteMama Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My library has "lucky day" books. When they have new or popular books they will label some with a clover and these copies cannot be requested or renewed. You can go into the physical library and this copy would be on the shelf and it is your lucky day! That being said, I'm still #72 on the wait list. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My library has "lucky day" books. When they have new or popular books they will label some with a clover and these copies cannot be requested or renewed. You can go into the physical library and this copy would be on the shelf and it is your lucky day! That being said, I'm still #72 on the wait list. Our library used to do that and I thought it was a great idea. When we first moved here, they had what I thought was an even better program- hot new releases were $1 a week to check out! The librarians said they earned enough off some new releases to buy a couple new books. It was $1 for up to 7 days, so hot novels that people read in a few days could be checked out by another person, and the library made $2-3 a week on a copy. That seems like a small amount but it adds up, and really helped their budget. But alas, enough people complained so they ended the program, and now we have such a wait list for hot books... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm still waiting for mine from Amazon. :toetap05: My kids know how deep my obsession with LIW is, lol, and bought a copy for me for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 You can't request new releases like this here last I checked. I ordered on Amazon awhile back but I'm still waiting. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Mine arrived a few weeks ago. I'd ordered in November but didn't get it for months. It's wonderful. It's not something I could sit and read straight through. It's more like meandering through a museum and reading all the signs. I'm enjoying it, but I put it down and got busy. I'm snowed in, so maybe I'll read more today. I thought I knew most of the facts that never quite made it to the books, but this has even more and lots of photos I've never seen. I'm getting a lot of insight into Rose's personality. I'm not sure if I like her or not. I go back and forth. She definitely seems like one of those larger than life personalities. I am fascinated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm #30 on the list-- there are 14 copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Oh, I get it! I was so confused! You mean this book; I was thinking you mean this book ! -- I got it from the library but I have to return it today b/c there's a hold on it -- so that part fit! But there are no photos, annotations, etc. And I was thinking it was curious that there'd be so much interest on this board about a Vietnamese-American girl's childhood ... :) Well, my book ("Pioneer Girl" by Bich Minh Nguyen) looks like a good read (I only had time to skim it) for some folks who are anxiously awaiting the Pioneer Girl book under discussion! :) It's funny how two books with the same title were published within weeks of each other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittanyM Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm waiting for my copy from Amazon, I ordered in late November. I read that they are doing a large printing mid March and that should cover the rest of the orders. I also read that an e-book is in discussion but probably won't come out for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 It's not something I could sit and read straight through. It's more like meandering through a museum and reading all the signs. That's exactly how I feel about it. I've had others ask me why I haven't finished it yet since I'm enjoying it, but it's just not something I can read for long stretches. Your description is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I happened to find it on our library's featured books display and am going to start reading it today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 That's exactly how I feel about it. I've had others ask me why I haven't finished it yet since I'm enjoying it, but it's just not something I can read for long stretches. Your description is perfect! Agreed! It's just too much to digest all at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Sigh Ordered in November. Supposed to be my Christmas gift. Still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just picked up the book from the library today after being on a waiting list for two months. So I have three weeks before I have to return the book. If you read the book did you: 1) Read through the book first without reading the notes on each page? 2) Read every single note as you read each page? I am not sure I can make it through reading every single note on every page in three weeks. KungFu Panda summed it up best in her post. It is a meandering read with all the notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I ordered it directly from the LIW home in Mansfield as a pre order, so I got mine and love it. It's fascinating to me how much her writing changed from original to final draft (and I'm sure, thanks to Rose's revisions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just picked up the book from the library today after being on a waiting list for two months. So I have three weeks before I have to return the book. If you read the book did you: 1) Read through the book first without reading the notes on each page? 2) Read every single note as you read each page? I am not sure I can make it through reading every single note on every page in three weeks. KungFu Panda summed it up best in her post. It is a meandering read with all the notes. The notes add so much - sometimes the notes were much more interesting than the manuscript. I ended up reading every word, and not finishing the book. I'm back on the wait list at the library. I was pretty bummed that when my turn for the book came, it was at a very busy time for me and I had little time to read. I wanted to finish it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Well now I know my DH rocks because I got it for valentines. He ordered it long ago. I am behind on my reading so I have not started and now I am excited to get cracking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I picked it up from the library this Thursday. I have two weeks, and there is no way I'll get through it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just ordered it from Amazon. I need to own it. :) I can't wait to read it. Keep the reviews coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Still waiting on my library to acquire the book--I've had it on hold for I don't know how long. I have no idea what my number on the waiting list is because that doesn't show up until the library actually has the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm number 17 now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndTheBoys Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 my copy I ordered in late november came on Friday. I have not looked at it yet because I need TIME. I will read it this week. Probably the whole thing :) It's a beautiful book. Amazon still shows out of stock, so I'm not sure why they shipped mine :) b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Number 11. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I ordered back in December from Amazon, & my copy just arrived here! Yay!! I've dipped in randomly, & it's absolutely worth the wait so far....now I need to clear out some more time to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just picked up the book from the library today after being on a waiting list for two months. So I have three weeks before I have to return the book. If you read the book did you: 1) Read through the book first without reading the notes on each page? 2) Read every single note as you read each page? I am not sure I can make it through reading every single note on every page in three weeks. KungFu Panda summed it up best in her post. It is a meandering read with all the notes. Mine just FINALLY came on Friday! (became an anniversary present. Ordered Late November. Yay!) I'm reading the notes as I read the book. Honestly... The value in the book is in the notes. The text itself is quite a bit the same story she's already told. Its all the other information that makes the book so fabulous in my eyes! Yes, this is going to make it hard to read in 3 weeks. See what you can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 my copy I ordered in late november came on Friday. I have not looked at it yet because I need TIME. I will read it this week. Probably the whole thing :) It's a beautiful book. Amazon still shows out of stock, so I'm not sure why they shipped mine :) b Amazon shows out of stock becasue they have a LONG backlist. They have to ship all those before they have any books for new orders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I just picked up the book from the library today after being on a waiting list for two months. So I have three weeks before I have to return the book. If you read the book did you: 1) Read through the book first without reading the notes on each page? 2) Read every single note as you read each page? I am not sure I can make it through reading every single note on every page in three weeks. KungFu Panda summed it up best in her post. It is a meandering read with all the notes. I read the entire introduction and started reading every page and the notes, it was SLOW going. I ended up skimming the chapters and reading the notes. I'd like to either purchase it or check it out from the library again because I feel like I missed a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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