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How fun! I really enjoyed Spiced- I read it not long after I read Waiter Rant and it was funny to see the differences between the stories at the front and back of the restaurant. I got Monica Ali's In the Kitchen to review, but haven't been able to get into it, I suspect because it is a fictional tale of the life of a chef which seems a little less compelling than the non-fiction one was. I suspect I'll enjoy it more after I cleanse my pallette a bit!
Thanks for the note.
Colleen
posted by ForeignCircus at 12:15 pm (EST) on Oct 30, 2009
posted by valkylee at 7:34 pm (EST) on Oct 26, 2009
posted by dadena at 1:35 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2009
I got a message this morning from the sender of Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories stating that there will be a delay in sending. It was marked "in a few days". I emailed and asked how long they estimate it will be, and will let you know when I get a response.
posted by dadena at 12:11 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2009
Are you back taking mooches again? If so, I'll post Elvenborn reserved for you.
Kristin
posted by kmhyle at 4:51 pm (EST) on Oct 3, 2009
Floods, Famines and Emperors has arrived today and is up and reserved on Bookmooch for you.
Happy Mooching!
Stef
posted by brochettes at 3:15 pm (EST) on Sep 5, 2009
I've decided to look for books for Tim as he now is feeling good enough to read, although still in hospital/long term care full time for the forseeable future. He is interested in learning how the world works, (in his words). I think pop science is a preferred genre, although it could be other things. He says he is not particularly interested in psychology.
I had blindly got him Bill Bryson, a Short History of Nearly Everything, which was a big hit, and within a week he is almost finished this book. So I want to help him with his reading list by getting him stuff from the library or used bookstores.
I have held at the library for his perusal:
Stephen Hawking, A briefer History of Time, and one other book of his.
Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion (not directly on topic but I am pretty sure will appeal)
2 Jay Ingram books.
Oliver Sacks, Musicophilia - I am thinking of loaning him my copy, although this might miss as he says he is not into the psychology, plus music is a sore spot as he can't play an instrument at present and has lost his perfect pitch.
Any others you think might be enjoyable for him based on this information?
Love, Karen
posted by Karenoke at 12:18 am (EST) on Aug 18, 2009
posted by kineocarr at 10:15 am (EST) on Aug 3, 2009
posted by Macophile at 8:37 am (EST) on Jul 31, 2009
posted by BelannaChiana at 1:07 am (EST) on Jul 31, 2009
Comfort Me with Apples has arrived already (that sure was quick!), and I've added it with a reservation for you. The Other Ones was sent two days ago, so I'd imagine I'll have it soon as well. I can go ahead and send them separately if you wish, or I can wait and send them together -- whatever you prefer!
posted by kineocarr at 9:34 pm (EST) on Jul 30, 2009
Yes, I did take the duck photo...it is one of my favorites- it was my second attempt as taking pictures of ducks so I was quite pleased with it, and some of the others I took at the same time.
I tried using flicker, but since I am also using 2 other sites it got to be a bit too much trying to keep everything up to date. If you are interested you can find my picts here: http://gallery.me.com/christa.smith#gall... I will def. check out your flicker page... did you take the picture of the pond up above?
posted by Macophile at 12:31 pm (EST) on Jul 30, 2009
I do work on a Mac... my MacBook Pro is my baby, especially since I am into photography so the beautiful screen is very beneficial to photo editing. :) I too have a soft spot for Macs... why did you stop using them?
posted by Macophile at 10:40 am (EST) on Jul 30, 2009
I just got an acceptance notice about the book. He says he will send it out tomorrow. I'll keep you updated.
~Christa
posted by Macophile at 10:27 am (EST) on Jul 30, 2009
I mailed The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906 earlier today, but BM has been down for a couple hours so I haven't marked it sent.
Kristin
posted by kmhyle at 12:30 pm (EST) on Jul 29, 2009
Kristin
posted by kmhyle at 10:35 am (EST) on Jul 27, 2009
The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906 was waiting for me when I returned from vacation. I have posted it to BM reserved in your name.
Kristin
posted by kmhyle at 10:34 am (EST) on Jul 27, 2009
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posted by infiniteletters at 9:58 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2009
posted by infiniteletters at 7:06 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2009
Son of a Witch is yours (as soon as I figure out how to reserve a book!)
Thanks!
Colleen
posted by ForeignCircus at 12:27 am (EST) on Jul 13, 2009
THANKS for attempting to get a book as Angel for me, though it's already snagged. I replied here because I can't seem to post my reply in the discussion. Must be because the thread is now too long.
Rise
posted by Rise at 11:33 am (EST) on Jul 9, 2009
Kristin
posted by kmhyle at 9:32 am (EST) on Jul 7, 2009
posted by RidgewayGirl at 7:52 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2009
posted by Rubbah at 5:58 am (EST) on Jun 25, 2009
posted by RidgewayGirl at 1:27 pm (EST) on Jun 19, 2009
Go ahead and mooch: http://bookmooch.com/m/detail/BM12079966...
Amber
posted by Ambrosia4 at 7:22 pm (EST) on Jun 13, 2009
posted by infiniteletters at 9:29 am (EST) on Jun 12, 2009
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posted by infiniteletters at 8:33 am (EST) on Jun 12, 2009
posted by RidgewayGirl at 9:09 pm (EST) on Jun 11, 2009
No one has asked for "Mauve: How One Man Invented a Colour That Changed the World" before you and I should be able to send to Canada. I do want to warn you of the book's condition, which isn't brilliant. It's completely readable (no underlining, highlighting, or marginalia in the actual text of the book), but notes have been made on the last back flyleaf. The pages are yellowed. And the front free endpaper is mainly gone (torn in a neat line, but gone nevertheless). Also, the dustjacket is peeling a bit.
Basically, it's not in like-new condition. So if you're going for perfection, this isn't it. But it's a great reading copy (no loose pages, clean text). It smeels a bit like an old library book, but nothing smokey or mildewy or bad.
The book has/will spend at least a few weeks in a house will animals (3 dogs who don't come into contact with books, and 1 cat who does).
And I just looked at your BM profile and you have a cat so clearly you're fine with it being around a cat.
Anyway, just wanted to make you knew its condition beforehand. If you're okay with it, let me know (let me know even if you're not). If you are, I shall read speedily (I'm halfway through at the moment).
Kiernan/SmangosBubbles
posted by SmangosBubbles at 10:55 am (EST) on Jun 5, 2009
posted by thekoolaidmom at 8:07 pm (EST) on Jun 2, 2009
posted by bfertig at 9:03 am (EST) on May 14, 2009
posted by chelonianmobile at 10:43 pm (EST) on May 8, 2009
I picked up some books at a library sale today that are on your WL - the Gormenghast trilogy by Mervyn Peake, only to get home and discover that I already have the omnibus. These are the older Ballantine editions from 1968. They are moderately shelf worn with very tan pages, but intact with no writing or highlighting. They do have that "old book" smell.
No one else on BM seems to have all of the older versions WLed, and they've been together all these years, I hate to split them up. Are you interested? If not, I'll offer them on the BM list here as a set, before listing them.
Always happy to ship to Canada!
Brenda
posted by ealaindraoi at 11:18 am (EST) on Apr 25, 2009
I just finished reading Map of Glass by Jane Urquhart which takes place partly in Prince Edward County (close to where I use to live) so I feel like I've been visiting Ontario too! I share your love of old books as well, ones inherited from my mom and grandparents are treasures and I'm always on the hunt in used bookstores and antique stores for good ones. I love your editions of The Old Curiosity Shop and Moths - they look great.
Happy New Year
Katherine
posted by katylit at 9:39 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2007
posted by hailelib at 4:23 am (EST) on Jul 4, 2007
As for your comments regarding the 123 books you don’t have in common with anyone else, I consider that a most excellent achievement. I’ve been discouraged at how common my reading has been. As a matter of fact, I purchased two books just today that I thought not many other people would have read.
Keep reading the offbeat stuff. It keeps you sharp.
ebreezy
posted by ebreezy at 12:55 pm (EST) on May 21, 2007
posted by shelbydupree at 10:31 am (EST) on Apr 5, 2007
posted by dchaikin at 1:46 pm (EST) on Mar 7, 2007
posted by dchaikin at 11:13 am (EST) on Mar 6, 2007
Well, not if you have a 2-year-old and 6-month-old. (Geology now generally means either a trip to a museum, sitting down in manicured-lawn rock-bed, or, if I'm adventurous, hiking some trails along the bayous.) There are places to fossil hunt, but I don't know much about them. A local geology organization runs fossil hunting trips to the Brazos River. The one year I actually signed up, it was canceled due to high water. So, I'm not sure what they find. I presume it's Tertiary.
I shouldn't bash Houston too much. There is good stuff here. No mountains. But we have a lot of beach, parks and nature reserves near-by, not to mention some major rivers. I'm less than an hour drive to some topography where the Tertiary strata pokes out from under the Gulf-Coast plains and makes some scenic hills (Cyclist love it). Pushing the distance a little, there is Hill County and Big Bend National Park the rest of West Texas (Gaudalupe Mountains, other mountains of igneous and volcanic rx, a Paleozoic window at Marathon, K-limestone tables... etc.)
posted by dchaikin at 3:13 pm (EST) on Mar 4, 2007
It's more exciting then my area near Houston, TX (flat, and, well flat... and more flat)...
posted by dchaikin at 12:44 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2007
Thanks, but I'm a little embarrassed to admit I didn't take the photo. It's a picture from Big Bend National Park that I found online.
Where was your picture taken?
cheers,
d
posted by dchaikin at 11:35 am (EST) on Mar 2, 2007
Thanks so much for the information re: Journeys to the Past. I recently read The Zoo Quest Expeditions, whose dust jacket refers to a forthcoming book called The Zoo Quest Expeditions, Volume II - but I couldn't find any reference to the latter book on the web and thought maybe the project had been abandoned. Then I realised that Journeys to the Past covered the same countries and thought it might be the second volume. I'll have to track down a copy now; the first volume was excellent, very entertaining and much better written than most TV tie-ins.
Our car books all belong to my husband, who is mainly interested in British cars (especially from the '50s and '60s).
I vaguely remember hearing that Tim was working on a feature that would allow users to list books they didn't actually own (books they'd read, wishlists, etc) within their main account in a way that didn't combine them with their actual collection. In the meantime, though, I think your idea of having a separate account for books you've read is a good one.
Thanks again for your help!
Laura
posted by perodicticus at 1:51 pm (EST) on Feb 10, 2007