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Member: pmackey

Library674 books — see library

Reviews4 reviews — see reviews

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TagseBook (234), eReader (232), UVA (153), Fiction (150), PDA (136), English Authors (82), Non-fiction (74), Project Gutenberg (60), History (57) — see all tags

GroupsAmerican Civil War, Birds, Birding & Books, Book Care and Repair, Bookcases: If You Build/Buy Them, They Will Fill, Knights Templar, Maryland Librarythingers, Philosophy and Theory, The City That Reads (Baltimore. Yes, hon, Baltimore.), The Scepter'd Isle, medieval history of England, 500 to 1500 AD

About me Tags: Husband, Father, Native Marylander, American, Handyman Wannabe

Interests: Birding, Books, History, Baseball (Orioles!), Nature Nut, Art, Dogs; Walking; Trains

Favorite Books: All of Jane Austen's, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Lord of the Rings, The Razor's Edge

About my library My focus is on literature, history, Christianity, mysteries and nature (with an emphasis on birds and birdwatching). Because space is precious in our tiny house I prefer compact hardbacks such as the old Oxford World Classics, the Modern Library, and the Everyman Library. I buy used books whenever I can because I can get the binding I want, they’re often cheaper, and I like the idea of books spanning generations and continents.

I also download free books from Project Gutenberg and format them for Palm eReader. Another source of free electronic books is the University of Virginia. These websites allow me to have an extensive library without taking up space. My PDA can’t replace the pleasure of holding a good book, but it is extremely useful because – with over 150 books loaded – I always have something to read.

Real namePaul

LocationWestern Maryland

Emailpaul.mackeymyactv.net

Favorite authorsNone specified

Account typepublic, lifetime

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Member sinceOct 20, 2006