tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post3263017314686567017..comments2024-03-28T07:20:26.335-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: EQUAL by Joyce Moyer Hostetter: A Review, An Autographed Giveaway, and a Bonus Giveaway!Carol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-11887851526588869372021-12-14T00:14:18.964-05:002021-12-14T00:14:18.964-05:00It was nice to read this review again and be remin...It was nice to read this review again and be reminded I need to read it! I've read other books in this series, but I never got around to this one. Thanks for the post. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-25532724121670477822021-12-13T19:35:37.172-05:002021-12-13T19:35:37.172-05:00Great, Greg. I know you'd love this book!Great, Greg. I know you'd love this book!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-74835127431980752192021-12-13T19:32:13.556-05:002021-12-13T19:32:13.556-05:00Thanks for featuring this title on MMGM. It's ...Thanks for featuring this title on MMGM. It's a story I would enjoy having spent many summers as a child visiting relatives in the south—small towns where racism was in full view. I've added this to my future reading list.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-55059321390031349652021-12-13T18:28:05.104-05:002021-12-13T18:28:05.104-05:00Thanks for stopping by--So glad you enjoyed the re...Thanks for stopping by--So glad you enjoyed the review. Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-71933907311548044282021-12-13T17:59:30.167-05:002021-12-13T17:59:30.167-05:00Thank you for sharing this post a second time, Car...Thank you for sharing this post a second time, Carol! I wasn't previously familiar with Joyce Hostetter's books at all, but this one and all the rest sound like such powerful reads, and I appreciate your thoughtful review of this one. Thanks so much for the wonderful post!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-32549452898765934562021-12-13T16:50:49.652-05:002021-12-13T16:50:49.652-05:00Thanks, Patricia. I think you will resonate with E...Thanks, Patricia. I think you will resonate with EQUAL as well as my WIP (Check out Half-Truths) on the tab above. Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-4557089424437545162021-12-13T16:48:00.747-05:002021-12-13T16:48:00.747-05:00It is a great series, Natalie. You'll hear mor...It is a great series, Natalie. You'll hear more about it too!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-52637731945030193802021-12-13T15:48:25.585-05:002021-12-13T15:48:25.585-05:00This sounds like a fantastic series. So cool that ...This sounds like a fantastic series. So cool that you were a beta reader for the author. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-3095268337559944502021-12-13T15:36:43.595-05:002021-12-13T15:36:43.595-05:00Thank you for introducing me to Joyce Hostetter, a...Thank you for introducing me to Joyce Hostetter, as I am not familiar with her books! I absolutely loved your review of "Equal." There is so much depth and a lot to ponder in this story. I would have been 8 years old in 1959 and was aware of the the inequality issues in the south. I had relatives in North Carolina that we'd visit and I hated seeing signs on doors for entry, being Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-87223277886117140042021-12-13T13:58:49.098-05:002021-12-13T13:58:49.098-05:00Thanks, Beth! I hope you get to read this at some ...Thanks, Beth! I hope you get to read this at some point.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-73857987139326354812021-12-13T12:21:15.654-05:002021-12-13T12:21:15.654-05:00I love your review and your personal note about th...I love your review and your personal note about the writer's journey. So true! I wish I had started writing when I was younger, but all my reading as a school librarian has helped me realize the best books. I can't take anymore giveaways now. <br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283064190423696280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-9893651452761864032021-12-13T10:43:18.642-05:002021-12-13T10:43:18.642-05:00Thanks, Jennifer. All of Joyce's books are tre...Thanks, Jennifer. All of Joyce's books are tremendous!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-80812765449864831242021-12-13T08:28:16.556-05:002021-12-13T08:28:16.556-05:00Fascinating review. Thanks for putting it out ther...Fascinating review. Thanks for putting it out there again in December so that late comers like me get a chance to read it. This is a book I need to read. Jennifer Bohnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534073026586376252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-8208373026752791872021-05-14T06:42:29.109-04:002021-05-14T06:42:29.109-04:00Thanks, Rosi. You're in! You would appreciate ...Thanks, Rosi. You're in! You would appreciate this book also. Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-82205311957996251442021-05-13T16:10:25.045-04:002021-05-13T16:10:25.045-04:00You're in, Cindy! Thanks for stopping by.You're in, Cindy! Thanks for stopping by.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-15277584761707489632021-05-13T15:11:54.388-04:002021-05-13T15:11:54.388-04:00You are welcome.You are welcome.Joan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-22309751141792507892021-05-13T14:47:09.903-04:002021-05-13T14:47:09.903-04:00Carol, what a beautiful review and insight into th...Carol, what a beautiful review and insight into this book. I have not read any of Joyce's books, but now they are on my list. Please include me in the drawing as well.Cindy Lynn Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021592693106121310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-47014958729580397722021-05-13T12:49:33.980-04:002021-05-13T12:49:33.980-04:00Thanks, Joan. You're in!Thanks, Joan. You're in!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-37195337742541692622021-05-13T10:56:46.263-04:002021-05-13T10:56:46.263-04:00So happy for Joyce! She writes amazing books! Than...So happy for Joyce! She writes amazing books! Thanks for sharing her latest book with us.<br /><br />Please add my name to the giveaway!<br />Never Give Up<br />JoanJoan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-23520687686871902482021-05-13T08:37:52.587-04:002021-05-13T08:37:52.587-04:00Thanks, Debbie. I hope you read her book!Thanks, Debbie. I hope you read her book!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-51560426941025402922021-05-13T08:36:11.486-04:002021-05-13T08:36:11.486-04:00What a wonderful and personal review. It makes us ...What a wonderful and personal review. It makes us appreciate the time, effort, sweat and yes even tears than it takes to write a novel. Joyce's books always make you still and thank while reading Debbie Allmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158997320390436568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-90056708137026502992021-05-13T08:08:39.077-04:002021-05-13T08:08:39.077-04:00Thank you, Sarah. I hope you read EQUAL--you would...Thank you, Sarah. I hope you read EQUAL--you would love it!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-76651443764982023992021-05-13T00:59:07.550-04:002021-05-13T00:59:07.550-04:00I have read some of the books in this series, but ...I have read some of the books in this series, but not all. I know about Joyce's work ethic and attention to detail. I hope I can get to this book soon. Were I to win, I would appreciate getting Equal. It sounds like a really important book. Thanks for the post and the chance.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-25066680896971200452021-05-12T21:48:53.193-04:002021-05-12T21:48:53.193-04:00What a wonderful, heart-felt review, Carol! You ar...What a wonderful, heart-felt review, Carol! You are a true friend to authors and a find beta-reader!Sarah Bracey Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201184487237512184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-30270121163553526222021-05-12T11:53:03.169-04:002021-05-12T11:53:03.169-04:00Thanks, Sandra, for your personal history. Very in...Thanks, Sandra, for your personal history. Very interesting. You're in!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.com