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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A Place of Hiding by Elizabeth George
Bored of the Rings; Humour by Harvard Lampoon
Flying Sorcerers by David Gerrold
The Climb by Gordon Korman
Solid bluestone foundations and other memories of a Melbourne girlhood, 1908-1928 by Kathleen Fitzpatrick
September by Rosamunde Pilcher
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Friends: freelunch, keren7, MadameZiggy, smik
LibraryThing authors: Janny Wurts (JannyWurts)
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Member: Jawin
Library1,237 books — see library
Reviews493 reviews — see reviews
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TagsBookcrossing (283), bookcrossing (154), tbr (132), Literature & Fiction (127), Fantasy (95), fantasy (77), literature & fiction (62), mystery & thrillers (56), Australian author (39), Mystery & Thrillers (38) — see all tags
GroupsAustralian LibraryThingers, BookCrossing Australia!, Books Compared, FantasyFans, Humor
About me "A room without books is a body without a soul" Cicero CVI-XLII BC
I joined Bookcrossing after a big write up in the Weekend Australian in August 2003 - my name is Jawin there too - and that eventually led me here. I've been looking for places like these all my life. People here don't look askance at having a Mt TBR; they don't roll their eyes when I buy more books (or book cases); and they understand the excitement of sharing great stories.
I share my house with a cat and 2 dogs. Merlin the Monstercat is 9 years old and weighs 8 kgs - he is definitely top of the pecking order. Skye is a beautiful West Highland White terrier who has reached the venerable age of 14 and weighs only 6.8 kgs. Xena, Princess Warrior, is the newest addition. She is a 5 year old retired breeding Westie, who came to live with here after my 17 year old Westie passed away last year. She's absolutely gorgeous, and has fitted in well - although Monster is still exerting his position of authority.
My other on-line addiction is Scrabble - and I'm always ready to play!
About my library I read just about anything - except mushy or really macho stuff. Favourites are fantasy and mystery. I try to support Australian authors when I can.
My list is a work in progress. So far, I have done my Bookcrossing shelf and most of the books upstairs. As there are bookcases in every room, and more downstairs than upstairs, I still have a loooong way to go!
My catalogue does not necessarily reflect my reading tastes, though. I register lots of books through Bookcrossing, including things I have read and don't intend to keep, some personal collection books that I have allowed out on loan, and many things that bought specifically to release and I have not read myself.
I'm intending to review and rank books acquired for my personal collection from 1 January 2007, and to add in rankings and reviews for older books as time permits.
I've included rankings and reviews for Bookcrossed books that I have read as I've added them in. If a book is tagged just 'bookcrossing', chances are it is not still in my possession - you can check here for more details http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/...
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LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Emailjd
jawin.com.au
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http://www.librarything.com/catalog/Jawin (library)
Member sinceDec 5, 2006
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posted by Cecrow at 9:26 am (EST) on May 23, 2008
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My two cats, three fish and one anenome say hello
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Take care of that cute cat, she looks like one I used to have. A seal point Himalayn.
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