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Member: loriephillips

CollectionsYour library (809), Fiction (505), Non-Fiction (321), Paperback (427), Hardcover (380), Audio Books (18), First Editions (238), Signed First Editions (10), Series (120), Read but unowned (18), Read in 2009 (112), Currently reading (4), To read (89), Wishlist (21), Favorites (117), Favorites: Non-Fiction (51), All collections (848)

Reviews57 reviews

TagsHistorical Fiction (158), British Literature (126), Fantasy (112), Mystery (108), History (85), Illustrated Fiction (65), Suspense (63), Romance (55), Victorian (53), Anthropology (53) — see all tags

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Groups50-Something Library Thingers, 75 Books Challenge for 2009, Books in Books, Books on Books, The Highly-Rated Book Group

Favorite authorsMaya Angelou, Jane Austen, Ray Bradbury, Madeleine Brent, Olive Ann Burns, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Molly Gloss, Graham Hancock, Joanne Harris, Linda Howard, Laurie R. King, Harper Lee, Kate Morton, Gloria Naylor, Sharon Kay Penman, Jean Plaidy, J. K. Rowling, Betty Smith, Amy Tan, J. R. R. Tolkien, Thomas Tryon, Tad Williams, Terry Tempest Williams, Jacqueline Winspear (Shared favorites)

Favorite bookstoresBarnes & Noble Booksellers - Alderwood, Borders - Everett, Half Price Books (Everett), Secret Garden Books, Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park), Twice Sold Tales (University District), University Bookstore

Favorite librariesSeattle Public Library (Northgate Branch)

About me

I've been an avid reader ever since I can remember. I grew up a "Navy Brat" and we relocated often. I was an introverted kid and found it difficult to make friends so books became my friends. To this day I tend to be a loner and sometimes prefer the company of books over the company of people.

Some of my other interests throughout my life, besides reading, have been crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, geneology, and porcelain doll making. I've also enjoyed skiing, camping, movies, and shopping. My current shopping passion is for designer handbags! I also enjoy spending time with my grown daughter (who is also my best friend) and my grandchildren. I'm an animal lover and have a Yorkshire Terrier named Bailey, two love birds and a canary.

About my library
My library consists of books that I currently own except for those on the Wishlist. It does not include all the books that I've ever read. It's a pretty eclectic collection that reflects passing interests through the years.


MY RATINGS:

NOT SO GOOD
OK, BUT PROBABLY WON'T READ AGAIN
GOOD, WORTH READING, RECOMMENDED
VERY GOOD, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
EXCELLENT, A MUST READ

Very few of my books have less than 3 stars because I'm pretty easy to please and can usually find something good in most of the books I read. If they are really bad I usually trade them because I need the shelf space for the books I treasure. Many books remain unrated because it's been so long since I've read them that I don't remember them well enough to rate them, although I know I liked them at the time. Someday I'll probably reread them. So many books, so little time.


75 BOOKS CHALLENGE FOR 2009:





LINK TO MY 75 BOOK CHALLENGE THREAD:

http://www.librarything.com/topic/67943#...

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Real nameLorie

LocationEverett, WA (USA)

Emaillorievirgoyahoo.com

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Common KnowledgeSeries (145), Awards (321), Characters (4063), Places (754)

Member sinceJul 12, 2008

Currently readingWorld Without End by Ken Follett
Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper
O Jerusalem (Mary Russell Novels) by Laurie R. King
The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, Volume 2: The Short Stories, Volume 2 (non-slipcased edition) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle