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Tagspb (249), mystery (162), saxrohmer (99), dj (76), jdcarr (58), fumanchu (39), spy fiction (38), adventure (34), horror (33) — see all tags

Groups50 Book Challenge, Cats, books, life is good., Crime, Thriller & Mystery, What Are You Reading Now?

Favorite authorsJohn Dickson Carr, John D. MacDonald, Sax Rohmer, Randy Wayne White, Cornell Woolrich (Shared favorites)

About me I'm the happily single owner of two cats, Ray (named for Messrs. Bradbury & Harryhausen) and Lovecraft; assistant magazine editor; psychology/anthropology major; Sagittarian with the moon in Libra and Pisces rising; student of Epictetus; life-long Anglophile; fan of all things mid-century modern; enthusiastic letter writer. Love to lurk in libraries, book shops, dusty museums, second-hand record shops, thrift stores, gin joints and tiki bars.

Being an old maid is like death by drowning, a really delightful sensation after you cease to struggle ~ Edna Ferber

Once a woman is called "that crazy old maid" she can get away with anything ~ Florence King

About my library Sprawling but well-organized. As with my collection of vintage space-age vinyl, most of my books have been acquired on the cheap -- can't resist the thrill of the hunt! Once I get them home, however, I take my custodial duties very seriously.

Real nameVicki Tannehill

LocationIndiana, USA

Emailspinster_with_catsleapmail.net

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Member sinceJun 28, 2007

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Nice Sax Rohmer collection! I'm jealous!

posted by section241 at 5:24 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2008

! lovecraft. what an awesome name. here, that's the name of a popular adult store. i'm assuming your cat's named after h.p.?

posted by aznstarlette at 1:53 am (EST) on Oct 31, 2007

Almost forgot, another interesting biography. SCHULZ AND PEANUTS: A Biography by David Michaelis released this month. Once again for Christmas I'll be asking the missus for a few biographies.

posted by OldSarge at 4:12 pm (EST) on Oct 11, 2007

Hi! Found this book to add to my collection. FRANKENSTEIN: A Cultural History by Susan Tyler Hitchcock. Hoping all is well with you.

posted by OldSarge at 3:07 pm (EST) on Oct 11, 2007

Well the username drew me like the proverbial moth to flame but then I was hooked with your mention of Bradbury & Lovecraft, 2 authors who reeled me into serious reading oh about 38 yrs ago in jr high school. I'd never heard of Library Thing, egad another website to add to my list of favorites! I've had a love affair with words on a page since I chewed on my first baby book at 1 yr old! Still have that wonderful Golden Book who's title escapes me but I remember was about a puppy. Nice to meet you Vicki, am going now to peruse your list! Happy reading! Ann in Wilmington, NC

posted by playdoll at 3:07 pm (EST) on Sep 2, 2007

Hope your summer is going well. Just returned from a short trip with my troops and catching up on sleep. Brought an interesting book with me and only found time to read about fifty pages.

posted by OldSarge at 5:10 am (EST) on Aug 27, 2007

Really enjoyed the Houdini book. There was good info about Ching Ling Soo (Billy Robinson) and how he died doing the bullet trick. Fascinating about work he did with the US Secret Service and Treasury Departments and British Secret Services. Even a mention of collaboration on short stories with H.P. Lovecraft.

posted by OldSarge at 7:32 am (EST) on Aug 6, 2007

Just had to say I love your username! (the icon is fab too)

posted by artymiss at 11:48 am (EST) on Jul 29, 2007

Hmmmm....I don't have anything specifically about that campaign or battle but I do have one book as a starting point. Queen Victoria's Little Wars by Byron Farwell. Don't believe I have anything else except for magazine articles. The group Military History could better help you with this one.

posted by OldSarge at 8:38 am (EST) on Jul 29, 2007

Once again, I've stumbled across a book and dropped what I was reading for it. Saw this biography of Harry Houdini, picked it up and now can't put it down. Absolutely fascinating character.

posted by OldSarge at 5:20 am (EST) on Jul 28, 2007

I use all the tags to be able to cross reference a book by more than one subject. I'm actually a very amatuer historian and wannabe librarian.

posted by OldSarge at 6:31 pm (EST) on Jul 19, 2007

My personal favorite is WITH CHARITY TOWARD NONE: A Fond Look at Misanthropy by Florence King. It is the rare writer that can make me laugh out loud and she does it in this one.

posted by OldSarge at 9:19 pm (EST) on Jul 18, 2007

I see you quoting Florence King. Ever read her work? I don't read much humor but she is one of the few. Ms. King does not suffer anyone she considers a fool gladly.

posted by OldSarge at 7:40 am (EST) on Jul 18, 2007

Hi, Vicki ~ yes, we do have a few books in common. We might have had more but I haven't been actually purchasing many books for the past dozen years or so. Most of what I read comes from the library.

Anyway, from your profile, you don't look like much of a slouch either! And I just LOVE the picture! Which kitty is that?

posted by Storeetllr at 5:05 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2007

Interesting library. I've never met anyone outside my small circle of friends who has read or even heard of Sax Rohmer or Dennis Wheatley. Nice collection of Noir and Victorian/Edwardian era ghost stories. Welcome to LT.

If you're interested, check out Thing(amabrarians) That Go Bump in the Night.

posted by OldSarge at 7:46 am (EST) on Jul 13, 2007

Hi - We have apparently 1 book in common, but I just wanted to say that I love your username!

posted by fannyprice at 1:20 am (EST) on Jul 4, 2007

Hi Vicki and Welcome! Looks like we have a lot more in common than just seven books! You may want to check out the group: Cats, books, life is good.

All the best, XenaBallerina

posted by XenaBallerina at 1:08 pm (EST) on Jul 3, 2007

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