Member: ForeignCircus
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Favorite authorsJane Austen, Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh (Shared favorites)
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About meI'm currently living in Saudi Arabia which complicates my book buying somewhat but gives me lots of time for reading!
My 75 in 2011 thread: http://www.librarything.com/topic/106422
Homepagehttp://www.foreigncircuslibrary.blogspot.com
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Real nameColleen
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Member sinceMar 7, 2007
Currently readingIn the Kitchen: A Novel by Monica Ali
The Wasp Eater by William Lychack
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Thanks!
Kasey
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posted by mlnelson01 at 8:04 pm (EST) on Jul 25, 2010
Wow, wish I was moving to Saudi! We just got transferred OUT of the Middle East and back to the USA and I'm having a tough time readjusting. Been back a year now but I'm missing life overseas.
Hope you enjoy your time there!
posted by Venqat65 at 3:32 am (EST) on Jul 25, 2010
The Jackal's Head
The Mummy Case
I think that was all the Elizabeth Peters? All I have of hers so far is He Shall THunder the Sky and Lord of the Silent.
Thank you!!
posted by Bcteagirl at 2:36 am (EST) on Jul 25, 2010
Please may I mooch [Gods Behaving Badly] by Marie Phillips and [Knit, Purl, Die] by Anne Canadeo if they are still available and if you would send them to me all this way? Don't worry if it is too muc.
Wow - Saudi Arabia; Hope it is fantastic!
But I'll miss you. :(
Though I am sure you will be around - I can send YOU books there. :)
Thanks
Lyn
posted by Lman at 7:22 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2010
posted by JennyMcb at 3:52 pm (EST) on Jun 28, 2010
Cindy
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posted by Spinifex at 10:18 pm (EST) on Apr 30, 2010
Teen Witch is reserved for you the link is: http://bookmooch.com/m/detail/1567187250
Thanks again for helping me get these books.
~ Missy
posted by cdnbookworm at 8:34 am (EST) on Apr 27, 2010
posted by Spinifex at 6:30 pm (EST) on Apr 21, 2010
M.
posted by michellereads at 9:42 pm (EST) on Apr 19, 2010
I would like Twins of Tribeca and Mrs. Perfect if you don't mind reserving them for me!
Thanks,
Michelle
posted by michellereads at 9:12 pm (EST) on Apr 19, 2010
I cant even find where my review is on here? Any help? Can I cut and paste it then to where it properly belongs?
Mr. G
posted by LelandGaunt at 11:22 am (EST) on Apr 19, 2010
posted by Bcteagirl at 6:26 pm (EST) on Apr 18, 2010
ps- Will be posting about 14 new books in pimp my inventory today.
posted by Bcteagirl at 12:12 pm (EST) on Apr 18, 2010
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posted by Sukisue7 at 5:09 pm (EST) on Apr 12, 2010
posted by Sukisue7 at 4:46 pm (EST) on Apr 12, 2010
Thanks for asking...
Happy reading,
Angela
posted by BookAngel_a at 10:41 pm (EST) on Apr 3, 2010
posted by susiesharp at 8:34 pm (EST) on Apr 3, 2010
Thanks!
susiesharp
posted by susiesharp at 9:31 am (EST) on Apr 3, 2010
I'd like to take Mistress Shakespeare, if you still have it. I'm marabw on BookMooch.
posted by Miela at 2:10 am (EST) on Apr 3, 2010
Amy
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posted by BlackSheepDances at 8:05 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2010
Mark
posted by msf59 at 6:36 am (EST) on Mar 29, 2010
Sorry my response is so late, but I never received a yellow flag (of sorts) indicating that I had a comment. Fortunately, I noticed it today. Thank goodness.
Will reserve The Wives of Henry Oades as soon as I finish it. My TBR list seems to be growing of late, but I have it as No. 4!
Best,
Irene
posted by saratoga99 at 3:20 pm (EST) on Mar 27, 2010
Best,
Irene
posted by saratoga99 at 12:27 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2010
posted by michellereads at 3:22 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2010
Talk to you soon,
Michelle
posted by michellereads at 3:13 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2010
I have a hardcover copy of Look Again that I would be willing to send to you if you wouldn't mind waiting for me to read it first. I should be able to send it to you by the end of April. Is that suitable?
Talk soon,
Michelle
posted by michellereads at 3:02 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2010
:(
I just, and I mean just (this week), mooched a copy! Although she sent it almost immediately, so how can I complain?
Thank you so much for thinking of me though! Made me feel very nice. :)
How are you? Are you OK in all this snow? I am sweltering here - in the most humid, hot weather conditions for the longest time EVER! And you are snowed-under literally! Please take care; stay safe!
posted by Lman at 4:10 am (EST) on Feb 13, 2010
Have a great weekend!
Cindy
posted by GeorgiaDawn at 9:09 am (EST) on Feb 6, 2010
Just thinking about you. Every time I hear about the big snowstorm coming your way, I think of my in-laws - and you!
Try to have a good weekend and be safe...and stay in if you can, with hot chocolate and a good...wait for it....book :)
Michelle
posted by michellereads at 10:20 pm (EST) on Feb 5, 2010
posted by Danneeness at 4:30 pm (EST) on Jan 23, 2010
http://bookmooch.com/m/detail/B002PJ4FWI
But not if you can't ;)
posted by Spinifex at 6:46 pm (EST) on Jan 22, 2010
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posted by qforce at 12:15 pm (EST) on Jan 3, 2010
the ... bit (before the ho ho ho) should say Santa?????
Must be something to do with the new code to stop spam messages - they think I'm spam *sob*
~L
posted by Lman at 7:04 pm (EST) on Jan 1, 2010
May I ask: do you only add the book to your catalogue once you have reviewed it?
I just have this huge list on my profile page - glaring at me every time I go there. LOL! Supposed to act as a reminder (and a list) but they stare quite reproachfully, at times. :)
Anyway...I sympathise! :) It's all part of the fun (I tell myself incessantly).
From your very-happy-to-have-been-chosen and very-very-relieved-you-liked-the-choices-Santa! Ho Ho Ho!
*cringing at that last bit*
~L.
posted by Lman at 7:02 pm (EST) on Jan 1, 2010
This is my second message to you (I deleted the first as I got it all wrong) I was looking at your 'currently reading and I got confused...(and, what's more you didn't need to know any of that)
I thought to read your review of 84, Charing Cross Road but didn't find one??
But I DID want to stop by to wish you a great year! :))
~Lyn
posted by Lman at 9:52 am (EST) on Jan 1, 2010
Jude
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posted by Litfan at 8:42 pm (EST) on Dec 29, 2009
You certainly have a good sensibility about what is different but similar to someone's existing library. I hope the people in your life can appreciate your highly tuned perception skills.
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The Imposter's Daughter by Laurie Sandell: http://www.amazon.com/Impostors-Daughter-True-Memoir/dp/0316033057/ref=sr_1_1?ie...
The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri Tepper: http://www.amazon.com/Gate-Womens-Country-Sheri-Tepper/dp/0553280643/ref=sr_1_4?...
posted by devans00 at 5:46 pm (EST) on Dec 29, 2009
Thanks for the comments! Hope you had a good holiday. I noticed you're reading "In the Kitchen;" curious to know what you think once you've finished. I read it last year.
Stacie
posted by Litfan at 10:41 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2009
Forgot to say - I just got a copy (very recently) so that is one reason why I thought of it for you - but haven't managed to read mine yet. LOL! I must put aside a few hours, so it seems, for it very soon. :)
L.
posted by Lman at 4:42 am (EST) on Dec 17, 2009
I think the agonising is all part of the fun...
~Lyn
posted by Lman at 4:40 am (EST) on Dec 17, 2009
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check out the other book as well.
Thank you, again. I could not be more pleased!
Have a great day!
Cindy
posted by GeorgiaDawn at 1:35 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2009
Cindy
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posted by Gwendydd at 2:01 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009
Talk to you soon,
Michelle
P.S. Thanks for the note about your job - google was pretty accurate this time, and I learned something (from you both)!
posted by michellereads at 7:48 am (EST) on Nov 5, 2009
I thought you might be interested to know that I just finished recommending a book for purchase to our local Public Library, based on one of your reviews.
The book was "Spiced" by Dalia Jurgensen. After reading your review, I did a little further research, and decided that it's definitely something that I would like to read. I also think that it's a book that would be an assect to the library's collection.
(Despite the size of my library, I only purchase or mooch a fraction of what I actually read) ;-}
- Lorna
posted by geophile at 7:55 am (EST) on Oct 30, 2009
That's okay, take your time. I understand a how crazy work can be sometimes.
Thanks,
D
posted by Deedledee at 10:14 pm (EST) on Oct 29, 2009
Amy
posted by wisewoman at 8:14 am (EST) on Oct 26, 2009
You've got a fantastic looking blog - lots for me to read there over the next little while. I loved your Whoopi post about R.P. - how true!
I'm just about to google "foreign service worker" to see what it is you do (when you're not reading or watchng home decorating shows).
I saw my first and second (and only) NHL games in Washington last Christmas and the year before. My husband's brother lives in Maryland ao we have visited the area. Washington is a beautiful, wonderful, dynamic city - you must love it there.
Anyways, hope you enjoy your new-found treasures, and The 19th Wife, which I hope won't take too long to get to you!
Take care,
Michelle
posted by michellereads at 10:51 pm (EST) on Oct 25, 2009
I found a copy of “The Merry Month of May” by James Jones for rphalliburton (message #23 in your Upcoming Used Book Sale thread). She says it’s by Mary White, but everything I’ve seen says James Jones. I'm mooching it for her. If you find a book by that title by Mary White you should grab it, but otherwise I’ve got it covered.
I really appreciate your doing this, by the way – I go to Library Sales and having a list and trying to find things with everybody milling around and grabbing things is hard to do.
Good luck, have fun, and more power to you and your elves.
karenmarie
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posted by skinglist at 10:33 pm (EST) on Sep 6, 2009
foreigncircus : member bio
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Sorry, there is no member by that name.
If you send me your link, I'll look to see what you have. Love how generous BMers are, part od what I love in the community. I'm SKingList here and there.
Thanks!
Cari
posted by skinglist at 8:15 am (EST) on Aug 25, 2009
And I take your point... That's how I look at it too - and I know my local Borders has lost a huge amount from my purse! In fact, it is often better for me to send international in regards to cost per point. But local postage is expensive here, like Canada!
If you have another you think I might like to mooch, I am open to all sorts of recommendations BTW. :)
Thanks again - and if you need help from down here with a mooch, please ask...I'm actually an 'official' angel - meaning I'm on the list - is all.
~Lyn
posted by Lman at 3:35 am (EST) on Aug 23, 2009
I'd love your copy of The Painter Knight, but would you be willing to send to Australia? I understand if it is too expensive - but nothing ventured, nothing gained... I guess. It would be much appreciated..
My BM name is Lman too - let me know,
~Lyn
posted by Lman at 10:26 pm (EST) on Aug 22, 2009
Went to mooch the book today (wasn't able to get online yesterday because of power trouble) but unfortunately BM is down...I expect it'll be back up by tomorrow morning (it's 10pm here), but if you manage to get online before I do, I'd appreciate it if you'd extend the reservation :)
Sorry!
-Fern
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posted by RidgewayGirl at 12:45 pm (EST) on Jul 27, 2009
Sorry for the delay in replying - I've been away, lucky me :)
Despite a lot of trying, I've never managed to get this far with an angel, so congrats! Listing it and reserving it for me should work just fine, don't you think? :)
Many thanks for helping me out!
-Fern
posted by booktrash at 9:50 am (EST) on Jul 27, 2009
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Thanks,
Chris
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Madeline
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posted by Kanellio at 5:39 pm (EST) on May 20, 2009
Not an inappropriate venue at all. Thank you so much for writing. I'm so glad that you and your mom both enjoyed THE LEISURE SEEKER. Thanks for your kind words.
I see you've already read Julie Metz' memoir. (And it isn't even out yet.) Julie designed the cover for the hardcover edition for my first book. We've just gotten to know each other over the past few months via Facebook. She's really cool. I'm looking forward to reading PERFECTION myself. I just got Tim Gautreaux's THE MISSING too. I'm looking forward to reading that too. I love his stories.
Hope this finds you well.
Best,
Michael
PS: Don't know if you're interested, but I'm doing a member giveaway on LibraryThing for my new collection of short fiction, THE LOST TIKI PALACES OF DETROIT. I think the details are on my author page. (Frankly, I'm still figuring out how to use LibraryThing.)
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posted by kysmom02 at 12:23 pm (EST) on Jan 19, 2009
I'm happy to send you both books. PM me with your address, and I'll get them in the mail as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Traci
posted by virginiahomeschooler at 3:47 pm (EST) on Dec 9, 2008
Yes, it's great to be in community with lots of fellow book lovers! I think you'll love Rocket Man if you can ignore the swear words! ha.
Lisa..
posted by psychomamma at 12:41 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2008
Email me your address at psychomamma (at) gmail (dot) com, and I'll send you Rocket Man!!
Lisa...
posted by psychomamma at 10:37 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2008
-Nicole
posted by PirateColey at 9:44 am (EST) on Nov 15, 2008
Your reviews should be showing up at Here Be Reviews now. Keep in mind that only reviews posted in the last 48 hours will be in the list (used to be 5 days, but that was causing an unusual level of buggy-ness).
Cheers,
Anysia
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