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Favorite authorsMargaret Atwood, Jane Austen, Orson Scott Card, Mark Childress, Meg Waite Clayton, Wilkie Collins, Pat Conroy, Theodore Dreiser, Katherine Dunn, Jasper Fforde, Fannie Flagg, Ken Follett, David Fuller, Philippa Gregory, Sara Gruen, Mark Helprin, Carl Hiaasen, Susan Higginbotham, Khaled Hosseini, John Irving, M. M. Kaye, Sue Monk Kidd, Barbara Kingsolver, Stephen King, Naguib Mahfouz, George R. R. Martin, Larry McMurtry, Christopher Moore, Jodi Picoult, Philip Pullman, Anne Rice, Celia Rivenbark, Wilbur Smith, John Steinbeck, Neal Stephenson, Mary Stewart, Beverly Swerling, Sheri S. Tepper, Carolyn Wall, Tom Wolfe (Shared favorites)

About meI am a web designer living in Healdsburg, California with one daughter, one boyfriend, 3 cats, 4 dogs (three are CCI "Canine Companions for Independence (www.cci.org) puppies we are raising, see photo above - Ariel the new addition, and 4 horses with many pesky deer and wild turkeys around the ranch. I love to read but have so little time between work and all the animals - I'm a lot slower than I used to be:( My goal for this year is to finish all the books I started last year and to try to curb the oh so delicious, yet expensive, habit of buying new books. At least I'm going to try;) I am lucky enough to be able to listen to books at work on my computer - this does nothing for my music library of course but audible.com does love me dearly;) This helps me read a lot more than I normally would be able to do.

About my libraryI have always loved to read - my taste is all over the place, but mainly I just appreciate a good story. I choose books mainly for entertainment and escape from everyday life - but sometimes find that I actually do learn something. Cannot stand books by Danielle Steele or anything of that ilk, sorry Danielle!

Well I almost made it to 50 books in 2008: Total count 48.5 So here we go again!

Books read so far 2009:

1. 'Belle Weather - Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Scattered Hissy Fits' by Celia Rivenbark ****
2. 'New Moon' by Stephenie Meyer **.5
3. 'Milk Glass Moon' by Arianna Trigiani ***.5
4. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins ****
5. 'The Language of Light' by Meg Waite Clayton ***.5
6. 'The Loop' by Joe Coomer ****
7. 'Going Postal' by Terry Pratchett ****
8. 'Maisie Dobbs' by Jacqueline Winspear *****
9. 'The Heretic's Daughter' by Kathleen Kent ***************
10.'The Talisman' by Stephen King ****
11. 'Beneath a Marble Sky' by John Shors ****.5
12. 'Bone by Bone' by Carol O'Connell ***.5
13. 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' by Steig Larsson ****.5
14. 'Coyote Blue' by Christopher Moore ***
15. 'Words Unspoken' by Elizabeth Musser *** ARC
16. 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel' by David Wroblewski ****.5
17. 'The Blue Notebook' by James A. Levine **** ARC
18. 'Summerland' by Michael Chabot READING NOW
19. 'The Well and the Mine' by Gin Phillips ****
20. 'The Well of Lost Plots' by Jasper Fforde ***.5
21. 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaimen ****
22. 'Bozo and the Storyteller' by Tom Glaister **** ARC
23. 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafon ****
24. 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman ***.5
25. 'Fool' by Christopher Moore **
26. 'Sweeping up Glass' by Carolyn Wall ************ ARC
27. 'The Big Over Easy' by Jaspar Fforde ***
28. 'Eclipse' by Stephanie Meyer *1/2
29. 'Hearts of Horses' by Molly Gloss ****
30. 'The Forgotten Garden' by Kate Morton *****
31. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by Mary Ann Shaffer ****
32. 'Birds of a feather' by Jaqueline Winspear ****
33. 'Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp' by Philip Pullman ****
34. 'Wonder Boys' by Michael Chabon ***
35. 'The Shifting Fog' by Kate Morton ****
36. 'I Capture the Castle' by Dodie Smith ****.5
37. 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' by Stieg Larsson ****.5
38. 'Perma Red' by Debra Magpie Earling ****.5
39. 'Catching Fire' by Suzanne Collins ****.5
40. 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' by Katherine Howe ***.5
41. 'Shanghai Girls' by Lisa See ***
42. 'The Concubine's Daughter' by Pai Kit Fai ***.5 ARC
43. 'Green Eyes in the Amazon' by P.J. Fisher ** ARC
44. 'Prayers For Sale' by Sandra Dallas ***.5
45. 'Her Fearful Symmetry' by Audrey Niffennegger ***** SUPER!
46. 'Outlander' by Diane Gabaldon READING NOW
47. 'Stewards of the Flame' by Slvia Engdahl READING NOW ARC



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And sorry about this - we're keeping track of the data in an entirely new system, so we have to redo some of the ones I did by hand once upon a time :)

You're set now -- it's off your list!

Abby

posted by ablachly at 12:18 pm (EST) on Oct 7, 2009

Thanks for your kind reply and for the book recommendation. I finished Shanghai Girls this morning and knew I was in for further "anger" at the ending having read lots of reviews that hinted at that.
I have to read the 512 page THE POWER OF ONE by oct. 23rd for my book club. In the meantime I am going to read either a quick romance or a thriller like Vanished by Joseph Finder. A picky reader pal said it was good!

posted by MEENIEREADS at 8:50 am (EST) on Oct 4, 2009

I am leaving this comment on Shanghai Girls as you appear to be the most recent reader of this book. How I agree with you! I am 3/4 of the finished this book. It is such a downer. While I think the writing is very good and the story compelling it is just so,well,hopeless!!!!!! I am presently unemployed and this book is making me feel worse!
Also,maybe it me but in the beginning they say jei,jei is the little sister and moy-moy or mei-mei is the older sister. I swear they mix that up much later in the book! There are so many editorial errors these days in books that I question this. It was not always like that in the printed word! I have two daughters the same ages as Pearl and May when the book begins,18 and 21 that is why I focused on on this error???
meenie

posted by MEENIEREADS at 11:59 am (EST) on Oct 3, 2009

Thanks for the recommendation Erin!! I'll put it in the TBR list!
Take care!
~rachel

posted by Rachel516 at 9:14 pm (EST) on Sep 16, 2009

Thanks for the comment. I was definitely surprised by how much I enjoyed Sweeping Up Glass. After your review of The Forgotten Garden seems like I will have to pick up that one next.

posted by Sararush at 4:04 pm (EST) on Aug 5, 2009

I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one surprised that The Carousel Painter is a Christian lit book. I was wondering if I'd missed something when I requested it on Early Reviewers.

Also, that giggling was completely insanely annoying.

posted by gaialover2 at 3:10 pm (EST) on Aug 1, 2009

You're quite right, I'm sorry! I removed Lowboy from your list of books, so you're set now.

Abby

posted by ablachly at 5:39 pm (EST) on Jul 31, 2009

Yayy! Bozo finally arrived :oD
And worth the wait since it was signed by the author.
How are you liking it so far?

posted by sandragon at 7:48 pm (EST) on May 29, 2009

I did finally get my copy of Bozo and the Story Teller, thanks! I didn't realize it was shipping all the way from England. :P

posted by takieya at 4:33 pm (EST) on May 23, 2009

Thanks! Got mine too :-)

posted by Tasses at 8:13 pm (EST) on May 21, 2009

Thanks for the note Erin. It came all the way from England? No wonder it took so long!
Yesterday was a holiday, but today I'll start haunting the mailbox :o)

Cheers,
Sandra

posted by sandragon at 11:27 am (EST) on May 19, 2009

I found a link to an audio of Bozo. I haven't listened to it yet but I'm considering it and doing the review from it.

http://www.bozoandthestoryteller.com/ind...

Is that Ariel in the picture? (Ah, I see your note up above and it is her.) She's pretty :o) Is she adjusting all right? How long will she be with you for? What happens to the dogs that don't make it to becomine CCIs? Sorry about all the questions. I find it interesting. I've seen working dogs and been very impressed at how well they do their jobs.
It must be hard as well as uplifting to see these pups graduate and move on. I guess that'll be me several years from now when my boys graduate. One is 8 and the other is 5, so it's still a long time away for me.

Happy Mother's Day, Erin.
Sandra

posted by sandragon at 12:55 pm (EST) on May 10, 2009

Noticed you liked She's Come Undone, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it's also about a disturbed young girl's downward spiral and a bit dark. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 10:07 pm (EST) on May 7, 2009

Still no sign of Bozo. How about you? I emailed Abby about it and she said we could consider it lost in the mail. Too bad :o(

posted by sandragon at 2:21 am (EST) on May 7, 2009

Hi Erin - Our pup's name is Loki, albeit a nine year old pup. She likes to act dumb but we suspect she is brilliantly smart. We know she can understand what we say, she just doesn't always chose to listen. And she can always let us know what's on her mind. Are all the dogs you have yellow labs? Betsy is a cutie.

I see above that you really liked Heretic's Daughter. I'll have to check it out.

Take care,
Sandra

posted by sandragon at 9:26 pm (EST) on Apr 1, 2009

Hi Erin - I looked to see on which day I got the congrats message and saw a note that it could take as long as 8 weeks to get the book. Yikes! I've never even noticed that note before. I get to the part about which book I'm getting and immediately go to the book page to remind myself what I've requested. I guess I've never gotten around to reading the rest of the message! That means 4 more weeks until we need to panic. Already getting antsy though :o)

posted by sandragon at 9:08 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2009

Thanks. I really appreciate it.

posted by cmtusa at 3:37 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2009

Saw you liked Bastard Out of Carolina, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here (as well as on a few other book-related sites). Thought you might like it since it's also southern and a bit dark. I'd be glad to e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like. Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 12:01 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2009

Hey Erin,

Thanks for you comment. Sometimes I reread my reviews and I think I'm being too harsh. Anyway, I would only brave the film if you have a serious tolerance for corniness. It's almost as if the director's intentionally wanted to make it bad, so it is quite funny. Mystery Science Theater 3000 comes to mind.

Ben

posted by BenjaminHahn at 5:29 pm (EST) on Mar 26, 2009

Erin,

I'm so glad you loved The Heretic's Daughter! I'll definitely keep an eye out for Sweetsmoke. It does sound right up my alley. Thanks so much for the tip!

posted by Caramellunacy at 2:31 am (EST) on Feb 26, 2009

Erin, Never mind, I clicked on your most recent activity and read about the book and saw who the author was. It does look interesting. Just thought I would let you know. Bye, MB

posted by mmignano11 at 8:27 pm (EST) on Feb 22, 2009

Hi Erin, So nice to hear from you again, The last Stephen King I did was an audiobook and it was "Duma Key." I really enjoyed that one. It was not overly long, and I liked the main character and narrator. It had good characters, and a unique story line. Have you read it or listened to it? I find that I often enjoy Mr. King more when I listen to his books. Of course, I loved reading his early stuff, like "Salem's Lot," and "The Stand," but his more recent stuff I listen to. Who wrote the "Heretic's Daughter?" It sounds familiar. I just finished a non-fiction book so I am looking for something a little lighter right now, and am enjoying my magazines for a change-up. Hope you and the family and the animals are all well. MB

posted by mmignano11 at 8:17 pm (EST) on Feb 22, 2009

Yes - actually "Lowboy" is a UK only book. Sorry!

posted by ablachly at 3:27 pm (EST) on Jan 29, 2009

I'm so glad you gave Joe Coomer 4 stars--I think he's so under-read, and I just adored that one.

Thanks for adding me to your interesting libraries!

Becky

PS We have three pound puppies--a 5 year old chihuahua, a 3 year old shih tzu, and a 1 year old weenie dog mix. Yay dogs!

posted by BeckyJG at 11:06 pm (EST) on Jan 28, 2009

Hey E, I haven't started it yet. I'm inundated by books. I've gotten one everyone month for the last few months but I'll still waiting for my copy of Rocket man to show up. I've got Hotel on the Corner of Bitter And Sweet in my hot little hands now waiting for Shunned. So many books I can't hardly make a choice what I want to read first. Something I've had in my pile or something new! Oh Choices, choices.

Cath

posted by winecat at 6:39 am (EST) on Jan 11, 2009

Thank you so much for the SantaThing books you chose for me Erin! They both look great - I'm looking forward to reading them. And thanks for the list of other titles you'd recommend - I'll be checking those out eventually too.

Rachel

posted by mcelhra at 5:12 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2009

Erin, Thanks for writing. I miss my LT friends. From Secret Santa I got "Special Topics in Calamity Physics " and the one about Nicholas Flamel, The Alchemyst, I think, anyway, can't wait to start those. I was very interested in "Loving Frank," by Nancy Horan, historical fiction about Frank Lloyd Wright and his affair with Mamah (read Maymah)Cheney and I was all ready to buy it at B&N and there it was in my closet of loved things (all books) I just now found it! I'm afraid I am not close to my 50 book mark, but there are many audiobooks I didn't count, just due to forgetting them, when they come back to me I stick them on the list, but, better luck next year. My husband has been sick for months now with upper respiratory yuck, and I had a stomach virus on Christmas. It passed quickly but I have this weird recurring fever. I have to review my ER book, read one more,review it and then I guess I will be considered for books coming my way again. It's okay, I am trying to submit short stories and it takes up a great deal of time, staring at the screen, and wishing I could talk to Joyce Carol Oates, or lunch with Stephen King. "Come on, fess up, what is the secret!? Stephen, Stephen, I'm speaking to you...Happy New Year Erin and family! Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 12:28 am (EST) on Dec 31, 2008

Yoohoo, Erin, Are you there? Merry, Happy and all that stuff! Drop me a line, won't you? Any new puppies? Nobody has time right now to be on LT too much but I miss talking with my friends! Hope all is well. I got some books from SantaThing this year. Did you take part? What are you reading right now? I am finishing an ER book so I can review. It's "The Museum of Human Beings" by Colin Sargent and LT author. It's good, no complaints other than a kind of weird stream-of consciousness approach that I don't always get, and also seems very modern when it set at the turn of the 19th century. Bye now, Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 11:02 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2008

I hope you enjoy The Heretic's Daughter. It's been one of my favorite reads this year. It was a pleasure peeking through your library and looking for something you might enjoy. I'm glad to hear I got it right :-).

Happy holidays!

posted by Caramellunacy at 5:51 pm (EST) on Dec 26, 2008

Thanks, Erin but Amy beat you to it. But I appreciate the reply.

posted by macygma at 12:35 am (EST) on Dec 5, 2008

Erin! It's been so long! Hope all is well with Rista and the family. Any new puppies on the horizon? What are you reading right now? I am almost done with Pillars of the Earth, and definitely enjoyed it, and am looking forward to World without End. Looking at your other posts I would like to add that Eye of the needle was a good film with Donald Sutherland as well as a good book. I read it sooo long ago, I can remember liking the combination of thriller and romance it contained. I think I am going to read a quickie next though so I can concentrate on some writing. I have only submitted one story recently, I think I'll be reading Sue Grafton-B is for Burglar, I am so anal I have to read them in order. Does everybody do that? I have gotten so many books from used piles lately that I can hardly walk around the stacks in my room. Its a wonder my husband doesn't throw me out. I guess there could be worse vices. (I also like cotton candy)I have passed on The Translator, adding your name and mine to the inside cover and suggesting the future readers do the same. So, please write me and let me know what's new! Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 10:19 pm (EST) on Aug 1, 2008

I guess I read mostly medieval historical fiction and medieval non-fiction ... and fantasy. Right now, I'm reading a sci-fi book. I can't remember the last sci-fi book I read, or if I've ever read one, so I thought I would try a different genre for a change.

Can't say that I read too much "Chic Lit." :) The closest thing I've read -- I suppose -- is Nicholas Sparks. I've read The Guardian by him and Nights in Rodanthe (sp?). The Guardian is more of a psychological thriller; it was really good. I do think Sparks is a good writer. What other kinds of "girl" books do you read? I used to work in a bookstore, so while I probably haven't read them, I've more than likely shelved them.

Steven
http://steventill.com

posted by StevenTill at 7:46 pm (EST) on Jul 22, 2008

Erin, thanks for the suggestions on Martin and Follett. I do think Follett tends to write more spy thriller type novels and that Pillars and World are the exceptions. I've heard his spy thriller are really good, and I will have to look into Eye of the Needle.

I think that is a great service you are doing with cci. I know it is very rewarding. I would have a hard time giving the dog back as well :) But like you said, it's worth it.

For suggestions, if you like the medieval history period, I would suggest reading Bernard Cornwell. Start with his Grail Quest Series (The Archer's Tale is the first book in the series), or if you prefer the Napoleanic period, Cornwell is famous for his Sharpe Novels. But I'm a huge fan of medieval history and highly recommend his medieval stuff.

I also notice you have Susan Higginbotham listed. Which novels by her do you like? I'm a subscriber to her blog: http://susandhigginbotham.blogspot.com/. Thought you might find it interesting.

Any particular genre you are more interested in than another?

Steven
http://steventill.com

posted by StevenTill at 5:35 pm (EST) on Jul 20, 2008

Always nice to find other fans of Martin. I still have A Feast for Crows left to read in ASOIF. How did you like it?

Also, which novels by Follett have you read? I've only read the ones set in the medieval period: Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. If you've read them both, how did you like World Without End compared to Pillars. I haven't read any of his other stuff and was wondering how good it was.

I like the picture of your dog :) How old is he/she?

Steven
http://steventill.com

posted by StevenTill at 7:30 pm (EST) on Jul 17, 2008

Hi, little behind in reading my messages! Glad Rista is back. We got the same book about Brooklyn. I'm just about ready to start Black Storm that I got last month.

love,
Cath

posted by winecat at 12:31 am (EST) on Jun 2, 2008

Hi Erin, I just wanted to let you know that I am ready to send "The Translator " out if you know anybody that wants it. I have been so busy lately it is all that I can do to catalog my books. We are renting out our other house, thank goodness. But it's quite a bit of work. Anyway, what are you reading? I am reading "The Historian," and "Eric" by Terry Pratchett. Also, trying to get some short stories submitted. Historian is good, Pratchett is confusing, and listening to "Duma Key" on audiobook, that's good too, but as with all Stephen King, it is long.Hope all is well, drop by, Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 9:33 pm (EST) on May 30, 2008

WHAT, WHAT, WHAT Rista is back? When did this happen. I thought she was doing well at graduate school?

re books,
I just received Black Wave today AND got another book from this month's haul.

Cath

posted by winecat at 12:02 am (EST) on May 23, 2008

Hi Erin, So Rista is back! Well, does that mean that you are going to keep her forever now? But you will give Betsy to them and she will be tested and if she makes it, then she won't be back, right? I have discussed doing a similar thing with my husband,(you know, sending him back if he doesn't work out,he he he) Here it is for The Seeing Eye, through the 4-H Club. He said he thought it would work out for us. He can build an agility set so we would only have to pay for materials. I am so tiredright now, if I don't make sense, I'm sorry. OK, I have a question for you. Have you ever seen the ads for Copywriter's through the AWAI, (I think)? You send for the instruction kit for $504.00. and they teach you how to write copy and even hook you up with people who need copywriting done for their advertising campaigns. They tell you to check it out with the Better Business Bureau and it is being endorsed by the magazine I order-Writer's Digest. So, I am wondering if I should try it through this special deal they are offering. For $39.00 they send you the first 14 weeks and you can cancel after 30 days with a money back guarantee, and they give you a $39.00 gift certificate to order books from their selection, probably writing books. So, there is really nothing to lose, but then if you decide to do it, you have to shell out the rest of the money, but they will even finance it for like $14.00 a month or something. I just wondered if anybody had ever heard anything about it? I am getting desperate about working out of my home. They say you can make serious cash, and it is easy to learn. I am having a hard time finding people who need me to type papers, do bills or letterheads, find a medical transcription job, even though I am certified, or ANYthing! I mostly need a response to see if you have hears about the copywriter's course? Thanks for any advice, and congrats at getting Rista back. I think she just wanted to come back to you guys. Maybe she will be a good role model for Betsy, or the complete opposite? Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 5:11 pm (EST) on May 2, 2008

Alas I just released that "Off the Deep End" was last month's book. Nothing for April

posted by winecat at 8:49 pm (EST) on Apr 19, 2008

I got "Off the Deep End". It's interesting but they don't have the last chapter. Oh well

posted by winecat at 7:43 pm (EST) on Apr 19, 2008

Hi Erin, Who is the reader for Duma Key? Campbell Scott is reading Cell. I am enjoying it. It is so frighteningly POSSIBLE.I think the reader is about 50% as important as the story. Davina Porter is one of my favorite readrs and so is Barbara Rosenblat. My husband is feeling ok. Nothing can hold him down, anyway, but we hope this is a longer solution than epidurals he has had in the past. Oh, and the latest twisted show on TV, is The Riches. At first I thought, how can anbody like these people but they grew on me. Minnie Driver is in it, starring with Eddie Izzard. They are Travelers, or gypsies, con artists, in short, but give it some time to grow on you. Here it is on FX. I don't know if you get that station. PS, How is your new puppy doing? Have a great weekend,
MB

posted by mmignano11 at 11:34 am (EST) on Apr 19, 2008

I'm so sorry, but I'm back again. I noticed you are reading Stephen King. I am listening to Cell by him on audiobook. It's good, actually funny in his dry horribly frightening way. Are you liking Duma Key? Most people say they like it.MB

posted by mmignano11 at 10:37 pm (EST) on Apr 14, 2008

Hi Erin, OK,Rome, Dexter,Deadwood,Six Feet Under,The Tudors, may I add, Big Love, Carnivale,Hex, Torchwood,Battlestar Galactica, The Dresden Files, but definitely the first five, are my and hubby's favorites. Of course I am reading while I watch and thank goodness for DVR because I generally nod on and off. Love, love,love Dexter, did you read the book, I haven't. Thanks for the info on the Doggy bath place, that does sound like a great idea. Especially when I went to the site and thought of it as a family activity like bowling. Since my husband can build me anything, it's a plus. How about the dog gets bathed while the owners wait at the hot/cold drink used book cafe? No booze, I would feel responsible for those puppies going home then. Owners could still have the choice of washing or having it done. We just threw out two really nice carpets after power-washing them in hopes of removing puppy pee smell. It didn't work. Now we are a carpet free home,except for 2nd floor. Did you say you have 10 acres? That sounds wonderful. Is it wilderness, and did you say you had horses? I'm sorry if you've told me, I have a hard time keeping everybody straight here. How is your newest pup doing? I can't believe my husband called an ad in the paper today for German Shepard puppies. I am definitely not ready for that right now. We were driving home from a yucky procedure done to his back called radio frequency ablation, I think. They burn the nerves for some temporary pain relief. Does that sound like pain relief to you? Yeah, me neither. I think it was his sedation, not having worn off yet. They specifically tell you not to make any major decisions. Anyway when we get them, I want two at the same time, so I want ample time to devote to them. I want it to be something we do together, training and agility, so Idon't see this happening for a while. Financial struggles are in the forefront right now.I'm almost done with The Translator. I read a little every night, I'm also reading The River King and some business books about advertising,keeping books,etc,snore...I've written your name in the book and where you're from and me too. Anyone show any interest in the book? I will mention it in some of the groups I'm in on here.Have a great day tom'w. Sounds like you are having some glorious weather. I just bought some seeds to start, let's see, Morning Glories, Columbine, Moon Flowers, I always start some flowers from seed. Last year my blue Morning Glories did great. Oh, before I go I wanted to tell you the weirdest thing. Today I was looking through some boxes of books that have been around forever. I ahd mentioned Pillars of the Earth to you right, because everybody was saying it was really great. Well, I found it in one of the boxes. It's from 1989. I thought it was a new book. What do you think made them bring it around again. Do you think it is because the sequel has just come out? I was so happy though because I have been watching for it on all the bargain shelves. I had no clue it was that old, though.Anyway,I made my homemade gravy or sauce(for pasta) or whatever you Californians call it and it's put away now, so Good Night! Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 10:32 pm (EST) on Apr 14, 2008

Hi Erin, Are you kidding me! You have a place you can go to where you can wash your dog yourself and then they clean up the mess? What is it called? Just today I was talking to one of my daughters about becoming a pet groomer,one of those things I've always wanted to do. I've had a hairdresser's license for around 20 years, but I don't really like that work so much. But I thought since I love animals, and groom my own pooches...by the way, had to wash Kaia today (the other doxie) she got into the same pile of leaves that seems to hide a fragrant mess! Since she has had a couple baths in the last few days she looks like a gold puffball. So, tell me about the dog wash place, is it like a self serve car wash,sort of? That would be cool with a little cafe and used book store where pets can come I'm trying to create a business of my own, and I think my street is actually commercially zoned.Anyway, I will be glad to put your name and where you are from in the book with mine before I pass it on. Hubby and I are watching The Memory Keeper's Daughter. Did you read the book? I have owned it for quite some time but I have not read it. I don't know whether I will read it now or not. I'm not sure about the movie. Nice to hear from you,are you guys having rain? It's been pouring on and off here,and I'm glad because the spring flowers will be great. Bye for now, Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 10:40 pm (EST) on Apr 12, 2008

Hi Erin, I am actually reading the book at the same time I am reading 2 or 3 others. I keep starting books but not caring for them, that one is the only one I have consistently stuck with. So far it is so touching, because he always reminds the reader about how they would feel if the same thing were happening in their "village" or town. I think part of the problem is that in the US or the UK we cannot really understand what it would be like to have someone we love violated because of our political or religious beliefs. I know that I turn off the evening news because I am so affected by the acts perpetrated on mankind by mankind, that I find it hard to face my personal problems. Sort of...what's the use if we are going to treat each other like offal when push comes to shove. So, I try to keep informed by reading books or articles but not the daily reportage, it can really bring me down. And while the book has the same effect, it's almost as if we owe it to the people in Darfur to be informed and insist that our reps in government keep it in the foreground. So, yes, I have been reading and enjoying the book! If enjoying is the right word. I definitely think it is a book that should be passed on. I think everbodey should sign their name inside as a sort of testament that our positive thoughts and energy are with them. And hopefully we can all donate on our own, even a small amount to help the effort to give these folks what they need to survive and know that somebody cares. Do you know of anybody that wants it after me? If not I will post that I am done with it and it is up for grabs unless you need it back for somebody. Well, have a great weekend, I have to wash my stinky Boston, as she rolled in some disgusting substance that she found in a pile of leaves, and my daughter just gave her a bath yesterday! I'm so mad at her! She was smiling and tearing around, so proud of herself, I just knew it had to be a real stinky discovery. bye for now, Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 7:01 pm (EST) on Apr 11, 2008

I just read your review. Can't wait to read book.MB

posted by mmignano11 at 9:13 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hi Erin, Just wanted to let you know that I rec'd the book today. Thank you again. Let me know if anybody wants it when I'm done.Did you review it? Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 9:11 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hi Erin, Did you get an Early Rev's book this time around? I am going to review the last book I read, Scott Turow's "Personal Injuries," because I think that they want to see some reviews before they are going to send any books my way. maybe I need to read the rules again, or more thoroughly. I have so many books to read anyway. I just bought 22 books at my local library for 10 dollars. Most of them are pretty new,too. I have to really get going on cataloging though. I have been so busy. It's late and time for bed, but I hope to get on tom'w and get at least 20 books cataloged. Wish me luck! If the weather is as nice as it was today, I'll be taking my dogs out for a walk,they just love it. Bye for now, Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 11:41 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2008

It's quite wonderful that you commit yourself to such a caring project. Only 30% make it? What do they do with the others? I guess you wouldn't get them back but someone sure gets a wonderful dog. I always wanted to start a program matching elderly dogs with an elderly owner, and hoped to find funding for vet bills and grooming as well as committed walkers for the pooches. Someday, when my own life is not so demanding! Most people don't want the older dogs but I thought they would be a perfect match for an elderly owner. Nobody should be alone. Have a great night. I'm off to bed.

posted by mmignano11 at 9:54 pm (EST) on Feb 26, 2008

Who is the cute new puppy in the picture on your site? Is that your newest puppy? SO cute!

posted by mmignano11 at 3:09 pm (EST) on Feb 24, 2008

You wrote to me long ago about Thunderstruck and I decided to take a look at your profile, we have many things in common. I just wrote about how much I enjoyed [The Blind assassin] today. I love animals, dogs in particular,I own three,it's very admirable what you are doing with your pup (difficult to give them up,no?) and I dislike Danielle Steele books and similar genre, although she seems like a perfectly nice person. Oddly enough I am listening to Oscar Wao on audiobook right now! So far I like it. I marked you for an interesting library. Perhaps a bit narcissistic since I see many of the books I own in your library. Really enjoyed "The Woman In White",did you? Also, LOVED The Border Trilogy, but listened to that on audiobook, read by none other than Brad Pitt. He did a great job.

posted by mmignano11 at 10:40 pm (EST) on Feb 8, 2008

Hallo Erin and thanks for your message (I've been away for a while...)
I guess Oscar Wao is destined to become one of those love'em or hate'em books, with the majority in the former camp...
oh well, horses for courses, as they say!
All the best, Carolyn

posted by citizenkelly at 3:03 pm (EST) on Jan 21, 2008

Thanks, Erin ~ "Thunderstruck" gets promoted to the top of the TBR pile. lol

posted by Storeetllr at 12:45 am (EST) on Jan 16, 2008

no problem enjoy the books.

posted by arelenriel at 9:09 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2007

Erin, thanks for the books! I got them today (12/24). I'm not familiar with either work but they both look right up my alley and I can't wait to get started! Thanks again and merry Christmas. Jim

posted by jmcneil at 11:00 pm (EST) on Dec 24, 2007

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