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Writers at Work, Second Series: The Paris Review Interviews, Second Series (Writers at Work) by Paris Review
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Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
The Big Sky by A. B. Guthrie
The Old Devils (Vintage Classics) by Kingsley Amis
Democracy in America, Volume 2 (Vintage Classics) by Alexis De Tocqueville
The Illustrated Longitude by Dava Sobel
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About meI picked up the habit of reading as a child and never gave it up, fortunately or not. I make time to read every day, but of course, not all the books I have feasted on are in my library.
My yearly reading pattern depends on the first book I read after 01/01. Fiction, follwed by non-fiction for the year or the reverse if I start with non-fiction. From Veterans' Day 11/11 through 01/01 I read only one book or set. I re-read about four books each year.
I read at least one undisputed, classic, fiction or non-fiction each year, along with some Shakespeare every couple of months. When I am working my way through an author's complete works, or almost complete, I read at least two books by that author annually. Otherwise I read as I am moved to do so.
I'm a slow, cud chewing kind of reader, but am blessed with a great memory and a lot of rain in Seattle. Thank God!
About my libraryLike everyone I have a pile of unreads. (you haven't eaten all the food in your kitchen either.) but except for reference works and books clearly tagged as "unread" I have read everything listed. Some books only once and others multiple times.
Many of the books in my library are from the Folio Society which makes beautiful volumes.
My library is arranged in alpha order by author, except for reference works and currently takes up two walls of my study, which also has two windows and usually a sleeping chocolate lab on the floor within easy petting reach.
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In reply to your question about Excellent Women, I was just sucked in to that story. Even though there wasn't a "major" situation in the story, it was so well done and realistic, and I liked Mildred so much that I rooted for her throughout the book.
I do recommend it. Hope that helps!
posted by mstrust at 4:54 pm (EST) on Aug 8, 2009
Have you scanned "The Same Man"--short biography piece of Goerge Orwell & Evelyn Waugh? Worth it.
posted by Singlegayenviro at 5:08 pm (EST) on Nov 19, 2008
Joyce
posted by Joycepa at 5:50 pm (EST) on May 29, 2008
Thanks!
Joyce
posted by Joycepa at 9:24 am (EST) on May 29, 2008
First, I don't think I've told you how much the profile picture tickles me--perfect!
Second,Ii also don't think I've told you that I bought Kagan's Peloponnesian War. I received it not too long ago and was prepared to read it soon--until I noticed your remark recently about the Landmark Thucydides--I think it was Thucydides but could have been another classical author. I was going to use my precious, very old copy of Thucydides, but after reading what you had to say about what is included in the Landmark series, I'm going to wait until I can get a copy of the landmark Thucydides.
posted by Joycepa at 9:23 am (EST) on May 29, 2008
I may have missed it, but I don't remember seeing any post from you about how you liked Foote's The Beleaguered City and if that enhanced your trip to Jackson. How did that all work out for you?
Joyce
posted by Joycepa at 2:21 pm (EST) on May 18, 2008
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posted by MrsLee at 5:44 am (EST) on Jan 9, 2007