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About meI'm 36, living in Georgia with my husband, Mike and our cat, Jack. I'm originally from Newfoundland, Canada but have travelled quite a bit and ended up in the US where I met my husband. I'm an avid reader and writer, and also enjoy outdoorsy-type things like camping, biking, running and hiking. I have a severe case of wanderlust and love to travel. I'm an intermittent Bookcrosser and I keep a book blog called A Life in Books where I keep track of what books I've been reading and other assorted book-related musings. I also work at a public library, so between one thing or another, I'm pretty much surrounded by books 24/7 - and that's just the way I like it!

About my libraryIt's a rather eclectic mix of classic literature, modern fiction, YA and children's fiction, history, travel, religion and spirituality, and other assorted nonfiction. Since I work at a library, I'm trying to be more selective about what I buy and keep, but I still keeping adding more books and more bookshelves. I don't list anything that I have set aside for BookCrossing (currently over 800 titles registered), as those books aren't in my possession for long.

Homepagehttp://www.alifeinbooks.com

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Real nameLesley

LocationSharpsburg, GA USA

Favorite authorsNot set

Account typepublic, lifetime

URLs http://www.librarything.com/profile/Cinnamon-Girl (profile)
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/Cinnamon-Girl (library)

Member sinceJun 9, 2006

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Cinnamon-Girl added:
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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Friendships of the Trail: The History of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, 1930-1980 by Georgia Appalachian Trail Club

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A Road More or Less Traveled: Madcap Adventures Along the Appalachian Trail by Stephen Otis

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The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills by Rick Curtis

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Barefoot Sisters Walking Home (Adventures on the Appalachian Trail) by Lucy Letcher

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Jamrach's Menagerie: A Novel by Carol Birch

Hi, I happened to notice that we have 20 books in common, which is way more than I have in common with most people, so I thought I would add you to Interesting Libraries. I also checked out your page and your blog and it's really interesting! Hope that's OK. You seem to have a number of pagan-related books - are you a pagan? I am, but not really practicing with anyone at the moment. Kind of at loose ends.

posted by harrietbrown at 9:48 pm (EST) on Dec 12, 2010

Hi Cinnamon Girl

I just found your profile by chance, but know your blog very well. I follow it quietly in the background (I've never commented).
I love your selection of books and would love to add you as a friend.

posted by van-vinos at 7:03 am (EST) on Apr 5, 2010

Saw Mike today--he told me about your FULL suitcase of books!! GOOD for you!! I totally get it!! We have to meet for lunch one weekend, maybe Fox Brothers?? Mike and I's fav!! Take Care Duane

posted by DrearyWodge at 9:49 pm (EST) on May 28, 2009

I heard to are off to DC---I hope you find some amazing bookstores there!!

posted by DrearyWodge at 4:12 pm (EST) on May 18, 2009

Well if you are interested in seeing my Edward Gorey collection--you are welcome anytime. There is currently an exhibit on Gorey which will be touring=closest museum is in Orlando I am hoping to get down there to see it in person.

posted by DrearyWodge at 10:44 pm (EST) on Apr 19, 2009

Hey I hope this is Mike's wife--I like Horrow films, but Mike is now given me a complex about "Gorey" things....let him explain.

posted by DrearyWodge at 10:29 pm (EST) on Apr 18, 2009

A Net To Snare The Moonlight
Vachel Lindsay

[What the Man of Faith said]

The dew, the rain and moonlight
All prove our Father’s mind.
The dew, the rain and moonlight
Descend to bless mankind.

Come, let us see that all men
Have land to catch the rain,
Have grass to snare the spheres of dew,
And fields spread for the grain.

Yea, we would give to each poor man
Ripe wheat and poppies red,—
A peaceful place at evening
With the stars just overhead:

A net to snare the moonlight,
A sod spread to the sun,
A place of toil by daytime,
Of dreams when toil is done.

posted by theoldman at 12:00 pm (EST) on Mar 26, 2009

Hi

We share several books but what caught my attention is that you are originally from Newfoundland! I'm a Newfoundlander living on the west coast of this beautiful island. Where do you originate from? Reading, hiking and recently running are some of my favorite things to do. I paticular like Canadian authors and am currently reading The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill - so far a fabulous book!

posted by moquinn2 at 11:52 am (EST) on Aug 18, 2008

Lesley,

I was just skimming your blog. Gosh, do you read a lot!!!! I'm going to email you soon, I promise. I hope Mike is enjoying his new job and things are going well with you.

Julie

posted by twosproutsandabean at 1:00 pm (EST) on May 21, 2007

Cinnamon-Girl.....your site Bookwormz is excellent! I just added a bookstore in St. Petersburg Florida. I've travelled & lived all over the United States and know of many independent bookstores. I'm so looking forward to posting them!!

I think that more LTers should know about your site. Perhaps you should start a new group?

Whatever you decide, please let me know - and I'm more than glad to help spread the news!

Many thanks to you and Mike.

posted by bleuroses at 12:33 pm (EST) on May 2, 2007

Hi :-) Just wanted to pop in after a long time and say a quick hello. I still haven't read the copy of Stardust you so kindly gave me. I don't know why- I just haven't been in a fairy tale mood, I suppose. But hopefully I'll read it in 2007 some time! We still share an excellent assortment of books. And I lurk on your blog quite regularly so I can be sure of seeing reviews for ones I haven't read yet. I hope you have a great new year!

posted by aarti at 12:07 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2006

I did like Eggers book. I read it for a bookclub. I was the only one that liked it, as they thought it read like a blog. I liked the writing style, it was different. When they compared it to blogging, it sparked an interest in blogging for me. I didn't even know what a blog was until that bookclub discussion.

posted by twosproutsandabean at 1:38 pm (EST) on Sep 13, 2006

Hi Lesley,

Just hopped on while the website name was fresh in my mind. On the way home I received a call from the babysitter and Megan is sick, so much for quiet time. I can't wait to explore this site and your site more.

See ya later

Julie

posted by twosproutsandabean at 5:05 pm (EST) on Sep 8, 2006

Cinn. girl..at work today talking about this wonderful website and bookwormz...the owners of the book shop where I work also started the talk radio program The Book Report a few months ago...they have the bookwormz website on their webpage. The world is really small. good luck to you on your endeavors. the girls at Windows a bookshop.

posted by bettyjo at 11:10 pm (EST) on Aug 30, 2006

I also thought {The Time Traveler's Wife] was one of the best of 2005..I listened to the audio. I lost a husband at at 25 and this book had me really thinking...I wish he could pop in and visit with two boys. BJ

posted by bettyjo at 6:33 pm (EST) on Aug 29, 2006

cinnamon girl..I see we do share some great books. I did not like [Brick Lane] by Monica Aly and most people loved it. Did you? I loved [The Poisonwood Bible] and many did not like it either. I just started [The Memory Keeper's Daughter] and so far I am hooked. Have a good evening. Betty Jo

posted by bettyjo at 6:27 pm (EST) on Aug 29, 2006

Hi Cinnamon,
So glad you accepted the UU Readers invite! I hope the group thrives.
--David

posted by ddodd at 7:43 pm (EST) on Aug 7, 2006

My pleasure! I'm glad to have you join the Donne group.

posted by DoctorRobert at 6:57 am (EST) on Aug 6, 2006

I do love Terry Pratchett! Though I haven't read Good Omens yet. And Stardust has been on my wish list for quite some time. Eventually, I'll get it. I hope :-)

posted by aarti at 1:00 am (EST) on Aug 6, 2006

By the way, I love your website bookwormz! I typed in my ZIP code and my absolute favorite used bookstore came up! I added another one in there, too. What a great site- I'm bookmarking it, much to my sister's chagrin :-)

posted by aarti at 12:45 am (EST) on Aug 6, 2006

Yes, I did enjoy Never Let Me Go, though I think the climax could have been better done. It's written in very simple prose, and the audiobook version of it I had really captured my interest. I'm excited to read The Remains of the Day- some time :-)

It looks like we have a lot of books in common! I'm reading American Gods right now- have you read it? I like it a lot so far- the idea behind it is really fascinating!

posted by aarti at 12:29 am (EST) on Aug 6, 2006

Yes, I have read the sequel and it does leave some room for a trilogy. I sure hope Maguire doesn't wait 10 years to do it. It was not as good as Wicked, but definitly worth reading. Let me know what you think ~

posted by cyclone at 1:50 pm (EST) on Aug 5, 2006

I see we are both Maguire fans. Nothing will ever beat Wicked. Do you think he plans to make it a trilogy? I'd be interested in your thoughts.

posted by cyclone at 1:29 am (EST) on Jul 28, 2006

I just discovered your blog and am happily reading the archives. I'm a courtly lover of books, too! We should have a support group; all of my friends think I'm a nut for caring about condition so much. Bookwormz is such a great idea, too. :)

posted by sylphette at 10:27 pm (EST) on Jul 27, 2006

Did you figure out where Maugham got his title for "Moon and Sixpence"?

I've been to Nfld, back in 1970 I think, doing mineral exploration. Lovely people. One of my teachers if Jr. High was Newfie and he was very nice.

posted by hellbent at 8:44 pm (EST) on Jul 7, 2006

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