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About meHello everybody :)
I love books, technology, music, films, fandom and writing. My stamping ground is a cross between a library, art gallery and a big mess. I love making new friends anywhere online and in RL so feel free to add me.
I read 192 books in 2008.
I challenged myself to read 200 books in 2009 and have reached my target as of September, so I've set myself a few more targets: read 20 or 30 non-fiction books, re-read the full Chalet School series and we'll see what else I manage. I vaguely have hopes of managing to get another 100 books in still this year, but that's probably asking for too much! My regularly updated list of progress is at http://www.the-cbb.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f....
About my libraryEverything - there is an emphasis on easy-to-read fiction due to long-term illness. I need escapism more often than not. It's what books are for - I love how there are books and music and films for every mood and every occasion, there will always be something for everyone. I think that's awesome :) I'm a big fan of children's fiction, especially that centred around boarding schools, horses and ballet. There's lots of easy-to-read adult fiction - romance, historical, very chick-lity stuff. I'm not a fan of the one-sided Mills & Boon type of romance novels though.
Recently (2009) I've been finding a hidden love of fantasy fiction, and been reading more and more of it.
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I found your profile from a link to your wishlist.
I am also an avid reader and happen to have lupus. I like your idea of challenging yourself to read a certain number of books per year.
I have set up my own challenge of reading books from certain henres. Right now I am working my way through a recommended reading list of American literature. (But, due to illness... I too need lots of escapist "brain candy"!)
Anyway.
Wishing you the best of health.
Happy Reading,
:)
Loretta
posted by watertiger at 3:33 pm (EST) on Sep 29, 2009
I'm currently in the process of moving so can't get to any of my books easily at the moment, as the majority of my "to trade" pile is currently boxed up.
I'm not sure how long it will be until they will be unpacked at the other end, but will be in touch once I'm settled in and able to find things. ;o)
Nat
posted by MystikNat at 2:25 am (EST) on Sep 22, 2009
I also read good literature and love English mysteries. Drop by and visit my library some time. You have an impressive one yourself!
posted by brendaough at 7:40 pm (EST) on Sep 11, 2009
Thanks for friending me, sorry it has taken me a while to get in touch. You have a great library, I haven't even had time to look at it all yet! As I guess you've seen, I too love children's books, especially the classic ones.
I keep trying to keep track of the books I read each year, but always start forgetting to write them down when I finish. At least librarything helps me keep up with those I buy!
Anyway, keep in touch,
Claire
posted by Sakerfalcon at 6:16 am (EST) on Jul 29, 2009
posted by ragulto101 at 10:51 am (EST) on Jun 18, 2009
hey you said you live in london right? have you heard of the author [[Jacqueline Wilson]]? I read the book that she wrote called Candyfloss.
posted by ragulto101 at 3:06 pm (EST) on Jun 17, 2009
Liane on the CBB too (oh the imagination!) *waves*
posted by Liane at 12:59 pm (EST) on May 30, 2009
posted by infiniteletters at 5:26 pm (EST) on May 13, 2009
Atoni (Choctaw)
The Track of the sun
across the Sky
leaves its shining message,
Illuminating,
Strengthening,
Warming,
us who are here,
showing us we are not alone,
we are yet ALIVE!
And this fire......
Our fire.....
Shall not die
posted by theoldman at 12:31 pm (EST) on Apr 15, 2009
Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry, I didn't notice it until now with the flood of Early Reviewers posts and what-not.
I see you read 192 books in 2008, wow! I only got 143. I am trying for 150 this year...what's your goal? I wish I had more time to read!
Talk to you soon,
Lily
posted by lilyfyrestorm at 9:14 pm (EST) on Feb 6, 2009
cheers,
Ascexis
posted by ascexis at 12:38 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2009
posted by authorknows at 8:22 pm (EST) on Jan 4, 2009
I'm intrigued by the apparent lack of pattern in the books we share - it suggests we might have more in common than appears at first glance.
posted by viviennespastimes at 4:45 pm (EST) on Jan 2, 2009
I really am a readaholic! About 1/2way through 2008, I began to write at least a short review of every book I read. This coming year, I intend to keep going. I'm having so much fun with it. If you're on goodreads, I'm jjmachshev there too. I enjoy the social aspect of GR and the site ease of LT!
J
posted by jjmachshev at 4:04 pm (EST) on Dec 28, 2008
I'm not a CBB member myself, though my mum (coastwalker), who shares custody of our vintage books, is. I'm very envious of the range of your collection, particularly the ballet books.
Jen
posted by rosehip at 7:43 am (EST) on Dec 19, 2008
Thanks for stopping by. We share a lot of books and a couple of favourite authors as well.
Happy reading!
Isabel
posted by izzybee at 4:07 am (EST) on Jul 19, 2008
posted by MonkeyRobo at 6:19 am (EST) on Mar 11, 2008