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Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

La Vie Devant Soi (Collection Folio) by Romain Gary

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

Three novels: The Europeans, The spoils of Poynton, The sacred fount (A Perennial classic, P3077) by Henry James

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle: A Novel by Haruki Murakami

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CollectionsYour library (386), Wishlist (22), Currently reading (6), To read (171), Favorites (20), All collections (386)

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TagsFiction (236), tbr (179), 1001 books you must read before you die (83), Non-Fiction (81), Literature (58), Read in 2008 (50), American Literature (38), Sold (35), Nobel Prize (34), Used (31) — see all tags

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Groups50 Book Challenge, National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo)

Favorite authorsMargaret Atwood, Lewis Carroll, Robertson Davies, Anna Gavalda, Tahar Ben Jelloun, Amin Maalouf, Haruki Murakami (Shared favorites)

About my libraryThis is a virtual library in more ways than one. Since I don’t have much storage space and enjoy purchasing books, I tend to hold on to a relatively small amount of them at any one time—either those I haven’t yet read or a handful of my favourites which I know I'll be returning to. Therefore this library is a reflection of all the books I've owned or borrowed over time. Those I remember reading, along with the piles of books on my few shelves and in countless piles waiting to be read with some of the books on my wish list thrown in for good measure.

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Member sinceNov 25, 2007

Currently readingA Venetian Affair: A True Tale of Forbidden Love in the 18th Century by Andrea Di Robilant
Sons and Lovers (Modern Library Classics) by D.H. Lawrence
Les Cerfs-Volants (Folio) by Romain Gary
Beloved by Toni Morrison
The White Tiger: A Novel (Man Booker Prize) by Aravind Adiga
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Millennium Volume 2 La fille qui rêvait d'un bidon d'essence et d'une allumette The girl who dreamed of a can of gasoline and a match (French Language) by Stieg Larsson

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The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden by William Alexander

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ARTHUR AND GEORGE by JULIAN BARNES

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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Annie's Ghosts: A Journey Into a Family Secret by Steve Luxenberg (read review)

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Good Behavior by Molly Keane

I'm glad you have decided to add Loving Frank to your list and I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. I know how out of control book-buying can get and just how quickly a to-be-read pile can get.

I blame Booksloth for a good part of mine now but at least I have confidence that when I do get to the books I will enjoy them.

I felt just the same when I started adding people to my interesting libraries, I didn't realise that LT sent out big pink notices about it and was happily adding lots of people before I realised. Don't worry though, it's always nice to be asked to be friends with people here - we are all just so nice and with so much in common ;-) and everyone is pleased to find out someone thinks their library is interesting.

posted by Jodyreadseverything at 7:19 am (EST) on Feb 17, 2009

Hi, thanks for your comment on my 50 Book Challenge. I really would recommend Loving Frank and it is Mamah's story rather than Frank's, although I am sure he would be a fascinating main character too. Judging from the reviews you will either love the version of Mamah or hate her (luckily I loved her) in this novel. I found her very interesting and likable though, she was a woman ahead of her time I think. It was recommended to my by another LTer, Booksloth, who has never let me down yet with a suggested read. Her LT library is worth a peek if you are looking for some good recommendations.

posted by Jodyreadseverything at 10:40 am (EST) on Feb 16, 2009

Nice to hear from you. I give myself an allotted time that I will not buy any books, say one week, and if I make it that far I feel good, and try for one more week,seriously it is that much of an obsession, but I usually buy from library sales (pretty inexpensive) but I have been known to visit the bookstore once every couple months and buy far too many books. But that little trick works for me and I find that I read more of what is waiting to be read that way, you know, stop giving myself so many choices. Also, I have my bookshelf set up so that the one next to my bed has the books that I want to read currently, and as I read one I replace it with books I have stored in my wonderful office closet, so I have a system of sorts and I don't feel as if the obsession has me under control. Instead I have the obsession under control. Nobody in my house would agree but what do they know anyway, they don't read nearly as much as me. LOL

posted by mmignano11 at 2:03 am (EST) on Feb 16, 2009

Hi again, Just wanted to ask if you are a writer because I see that you are in the Nanowrimo group. I am a writer who is trying to get it to be the most important thing in my day. It is in terms of interest, but there seems to always be something else to do that is so important, kids,supper,laundry, the business (I own a construction company with my husband and do the sales and office work) He's the man in the field. We've been in business for 24 years. So, I am home and yet I'm not devoting myself to writing the way I want to. I am setting some goals though so let's see what this week brings. I'm trying to find something I can do at home, in addition, to make some cash. Life is complicated, isn't it? Well, it's late and I'm off to read. Have a good night. Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 12:29 am (EST) on Feb 15, 2009

Hi Smiler, My advice would be to read the book. I really enjoyed Horan's writing style and the way she approached the story. Mamah was an amazing woman and FLW a complete ass, albeit a talented one. It won't be the first time a woman wasted herself on a crap guy. But it was a quick read with a great ending that was totally unexpected. Also, we have alot more books in common, but I use this account for my book challenges and have another for my library. Please drop by. I have had that account for over a year. Don't you love LT? My other account is http://www.librarything.com/profile/mmig...

posted by mmignano11 at 12:12 am (EST) on Feb 15, 2009

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