Member: bezoar44

Thanks for adding me to the interesting libraries list. I envy you your Burton edition of Arabian Nights. We do seem to share some areas of interest, not that I've been active in many discussions lately.

posted by justchris at 11:09 pm (EST) on Oct 16, 2009

Yes, the overlap includes many wonderful books. And thank you so much for the kind words about my reviews. It is nice to know someone has read them!

Truth be told, five of the 23 are Early Reviewer books, and five -- mostly SF -- are reviews I put together from discussions I have had with people about books in another forum I frequent. As for the rest, several relate to tennis, about which I am passionate; several stem from opposing reactions to the comments of others; two relate to my interest in the decipherment of ancient texts; and a couple are books I just happen to like a whole lot! In general, I like to review books I love, so others can enjoy them as well, but I am not one of those people who is revved up to review extensively or promiscuously -- I'd rather be reading!

posted by stellarexplorer at 9:37 pm (EST) on Feb 16, 2009

I am honored to be added to your Interesting Libraries -- thank you! I look forward to more conversation in the Ancient History and Medieval Europe Groups!

posted by stellarexplorer at 10:32 pm (EST) on Feb 15, 2009

Thanks for the encouraging words! I find that writing a review helps to me to summarize the book and fix it better in my mind. Enjoy these last days of summer.

posted by Ciruelo at 1:12 pm (EST) on Aug 21, 2008

Of course. I love being asked about books! I belong to a book club which assigns a title each month amd that encourages me to read in new directions. I am also always looking for new titles ~ browsing libraries, bookstores, and reviewing book review sites. My best choices come from recommendations from readers with similar tastes. Hence flagging your library ~ Young Men and Fire, a book we share, is one of my favorites. I also enjoy nonfiction and will refer to you library when I make my next selection. What would you recommend? As for the stars ~ I believe quick and wholistic scoring is the most accurate. The author's skill as a writer is the greatest determinant. I find I struggle most with books in which the writing is exceptional but the content disagreeable, for example Faulkner(and Louise Erdrich.)
Happy reading.

posted by Ciruelo at 2:01 am (EST) on Jun 3, 2008

Thank you for adding mine to your Interesting Libraries. Although the number is small, the variety of our shared books is interesting.

posted by pitjrw at 3:37 pm (EST) on Feb 19, 2008