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About my libraryShelves by IKEA, but not enough of them. I wish my shelves actually reflected more of what's listed on LT, but I'm limited by what my garage, bedroom, office, hallways, family room, and living room can handle -- and by what my husband is willing to lift each time we move.
Occasionally my books are lost through loans gone bad -- or to Evil Dog #1 (I have two). He likes to eat old books when unsupervised, and all efforts to convert him to Reader's Digest have failed.
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I have places in the house that would be perfect for new shelves, but my SO wants to make them, so it may be a few years. How is it that I keep buying books despite the multitude in my house that I haven't gotten to yet.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 2:06 pm (EST) on Oct 27, 2009
I went to my library book sale and managed to keep myself $6 under budget and well within the one box limit I'd imposed on myself. Of course, fitting them onto my bookshelves feels a little like Noah getting all the animals onto the ark and I'm doing it without divine help.
Do you remember from your childhood a cartoon program that was on Saturday mornings called "Rocket Robin Hood"? Just wondering. It doesn't seem to have existed in the US, but I have very fond memories of it.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 4:08 pm (EST) on Oct 25, 2009
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posted by infiniteletters at 6:19 pm (EST) on Sep 24, 2009
We have added one fierce kitten to our household. All three pets are arranged around me sleeping on a rainy day.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 5:39 pm (EST) on Sep 21, 2009
Sorry!!
Kristin (turtlegirl)
posted by kmhyle at 2:36 pm (EST) on Sep 21, 2009
posted by RidgewayGirl at 11:41 am (EST) on Sep 17, 2009
Went to a booksale today and picked up some vintage Horatio Alger books for 25 cents each. Another booksale next weekend. Bought new Rick Mofina book today as he was signing copies at a store in The Glebe area of Ottawa (similar to Kits). I have all his books and I spoke to him about getting onto Library Thing. He came to my group a couple yrs ago and his books are really good. Scary and thrilling.
Oh I see you gave 4.5 stars to The Uncommon Reader!! Cool. That's my Dec book for my group. I wanted something funny and light. I have to find a copy before then.
It's super hot and humid here lately. Looking forward to cooler temps.
Happy Weekend!
ClammySpammyDingdong
posted by clamato at 7:01 pm (EST) on Sep 12, 2009
Happy long weekend!
Cheers,
Clammerstein
posted by clamato at 4:33 pm (EST) on Sep 2, 2009
posted by chelonianmobile at 11:50 am (EST) on Aug 23, 2009
posted by brenzi at 9:22 pm (EST) on Aug 20, 2009
I'm glad you liked Child 44. I loved it, but lots of people didn't. P&P&Z is fun and there's another--here's a clip...http://www.earlyword.com/2009/07/17/sea-...
posted by RidgewayGirl at 12:53 pm (EST) on Aug 12, 2009
We are eating fresh, home-grown tomatoes, planning a birthday party for my youngest (who is turning six) and enjoying the last week of vacation before the kids start back to school.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 5:32 pm (EST) on Aug 9, 2009
I heard your heat is going to continue thru the long weekend. It's not humid tho. Yuk. I can hardly breathe right now with the sticky icky humidity. We had wicked thunder storms today. I ate my lunch in a quiet room that has one wall of windows and watched the lightening flashes instead of reading! We had window cleaners that had to cut short their day.. Unreal. Whitehorse has had the heat too. Seems it's all over on that side of the country! Supposed to be nice tomorrow, rain Fri etc.
I'm liking 13th Tale and hope to dive into it this weekend. Maybe I can get out on my bike for the first time this summer.
Picked up some more books today and I'm up over 1700 now.. Everywhere books, books, books!
Good luck with the painting and good for you! - that is hard work and esp when it's hot.
Cheers,
Clam
posted by clamato at 10:14 pm (EST) on Jul 29, 2009
I finished L'il Bee today. It was so good. After you read it, we can discuss it. Started The 13th Tale. A bkgrp at another public library that runs yr round is discussing it mid Aug so for the 1st x in 5 yrs I will drop into someone else's grp to see how they do things.
I hope you get time to read Reliable Wife. I really liked it a lot. Have you read the 10th gift? I saw it at Costco recently and it looks interesting. Did Waiting for Gertrude in my group awhile back. Met him when he read from it at the YVR writers fest on granville isle. That has to be the best all-time author reading I have ever been to. He had opera singers dressed as cats that were just incredible, some playing piano as well. It was a jam-packed room and a tremendously fun night. I showed him pix of my kitty at the time when he signed my book - how nerdy is that??! For all the times I have been in Paris, I have never been to the cemetary of Shakespeare & Co. Next time I guess.
Rained for a good part of the weekend. It's humid and sticky and disgusting. My tomatoes are probably water logged. The weather looks to be clouds/rain/blah all week. Yay. With all this wierd weather, I wonder what the outlook is for the winter? I think we are due for a mild one here. Well I better get things ready for work tomorrow. Have a great week in the sun!:)
clam
posted by clamato at 9:34 pm (EST) on Jul 26, 2009
posted by Rise at 11:42 am (EST) on Jul 25, 2009
I've added "The Book of Negroes" to my wishlist, since it's fairly certain that if you enjoyed a book, I will as well.
You have a copy of "Sense and Sensibility and Seamonsters"?! Have you seen this?: http://www.earlyword.com/2009/07/17/sea-...
posted by RidgewayGirl at 3:08 pm (EST) on Jul 21, 2009
I picked up a copy of Child 44 today! I went on a quest for books this afternoon to a couple of my fave haunts and found two copies of it! One was the LP hardcover version then I found a paperback so bought that one along with about 15 other books... I am looking forward to reading it.
Clam
posted by clamato at 12:48 am (EST) on Jul 19, 2009
Yes, I did plant tomatoes. I have 4 types at one stalk each. Limited space. I have about 14 showing and no bigger than a cherry..Be a wee while yet. My basil is doing very well. That's all I planted this year and the rest is all flowers. tons of flowers. It's raining today (big surprise). It's been miserable here. I heard about your 30C weather yesterday. I am glad it's nice somewhere! It really has been a rainy summer so far but hey, there is always August! My b-day is Monday so am hoping for a nice day as I took it off and the office is playing golf on Thurs so a lot of crossed fingers. Everything is lush.
Exams and school are over. Wrote my last one on the 15th. Next class starts on Sept 16th so have lots of reading time. We decided to discuss what we read over the summer at the first bkgrp meeting in Sept so that is a bit more of a break which is great. So far I have read and loved: The Reliable Wife, Last Night in Montreal (fantastic new writers), Ian Sansom's The Mobile Library: the case of the missing books. This one was absolutely hilarious. Now reading Little Bee which is just stellar writing. I was impressed just 2 pages in. It's really very good. I'm trying to read the books I've gotten from LT as I'm behind on them. This month's selection for Canada was disappointing and for the first time, I did not select anything. Last month wasn't so hot either but I got The Embers. I'm sure it will pick up going into the fall.
I looked up The Forgotten Garden and it looks interesting. I have her previous book. Child 44 sounds like something that would keep me awake all night.. and I would like to read. I just got a copy of The Little Book, first time author at 68 and it took him 30 yrs over his career as a teacher to write it! Supposed to be very good. Oh so much to read.
I've been to a bunch of book sales but they have tapered off, although there is one going all summer that I should go back to soon.
I hope the rest of the summer is as good as it's already been for you, your garden sounds lovely. Any predictions yet on what the winter will bring? Have you decided what to do during the Olympics? I can't wait. I will watch as much as possible but will wish that I still lived there..
Take care!
Clam
posted by clamato at 11:41 am (EST) on Jul 18, 2009
Cheers!
L
posted by miseLAINIous at 7:17 pm (EST) on Jul 17, 2009
While on BC, check out the RABCK I've got going on...
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/10/635...
Happy Reading:)
posted by DeeOhTea at 8:37 pm (EST) on Jul 12, 2009
posted by DeeOhTea at 12:20 pm (EST) on Jul 12, 2009
Just wanted to let you know that I mailed A Pet for Me out today. I read through it when it came, and it was really cute. I really like the title page, which shows an orange kitty (like my Tigger) sitting on a turtle (like my Timmy).
Kristin (turtlegirl)
posted by kmhyle at 3:44 pm (EST) on Jun 22, 2009
posted by RidgewayGirl at 9:31 pm (EST) on Jun 11, 2009
(no pressure..)
posted by clamato at 11:30 pm (EST) on Jun 1, 2009
Are you serious??? Lettuce and strawberries already? I haven't even planted my tomatoes yet because it's been so cold. I was told today by a co-worker (garlic farmer) that I should have brought them in last night so not sure what I will find when I get home tonight. I am at school waiting for class to start. I am dog tired and don't look or feel at all well. ugh but I do not like missing class! Took a fingerprinting class on Saturday here. very interesting. Some really cool gruesome parts... Great place to be if you are a mystery writer!
It's been so icky and cold here. And again today. It's raining again and dark. There was hail on the weekend and snow in some parts. Supposed to get better in a few days. And of course the AC is on in the office so everyone is going round with layers like it's winter.
My flowers are so beautiful however. They always make me smile when I look out in the am. Pansies everywhere.
I need Super Squirrel to go run out of dodge the pesky squirrel that has been making a mess of things on my balcony, it drives my cats snakey.
I'm getting yet another book. I love LT. I am trying to get some local authors to join. They are all at something called BloodyWorks2009 this coming weekend. Very $$ event meant for published or wannabe authors really or those who can afford it.
Work is rather boring these days but I have a few make-work projects that are going well. School is great but two classes this term is a lot. I finish in mid July and then have a break till about the 2nd week of Sept. I plan on reading only small books so it looks like I've read so much more to the naked eye..
Suite F was and remains one of my faves. Such a riveting background story.
Not much else new. I have no life. Or energy for that matter.
I watched yesterday (like a Yukon spud) The Jane Austen BookClub. I have the book but have not read it. It was adorable but way too much happy endings to be plausible but it was endearing. The lone male member was Keeee-Ute. Yum. Pure escapism from studying (mid-term on Wed night) I am sooo good at finding more important things to do. (knitting animal blankets for the Humane Society) dusting, moving around my books etc etc yup I can come up with 50 ways to waste more time.
Anyhow I better run, I have to pass thru two bldgs to get to mine.
Hope the sun is still shining and can spare some for us wilting weeds!
Clam
posted by clamato at 6:50 pm (EST) on Jun 1, 2009
posted by RidgewayGirl at 3:31 pm (EST) on Jun 1, 2009
How's things? Lots of rain here and makes me miss YVR. Wierd spring. Weather is all over the place.
I absolutely loved Suite Francaise. The back story is equally interesting. I read a biography that was translated after SF came out. She was an interesting woman if somewhat confused. I have a few of her re-released books but have yet to read them.
I'm reading Salmon Fishing in the Yemen which is fun. Two courses this term so not much time for reading.
Anyhow just wanted to say hello and hope all is well. I hope your garden is coming along. I have lots of flowers out and 2 tomato plants that's it (frost a couple days ago)
Cheers,
Clam
posted by clamato at 10:34 pm (EST) on May 28, 2009
And I'm sorry about our current unwillingness to send out of the country. We are all so panic-stricken here and with no social safety net, it's probably justified. Give us a few years...
posted by RidgewayGirl at 11:59 am (EST) on May 17, 2009
I hope your books reach you quickly.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 9:03 am (EST) on May 6, 2009
Your books are in the mail. I went to a different post office and realized why I am so partial to the one I usually go to. Even after I'd asked for the cheapest possible shipping option, she tried to sell me the deluxe overnight versions. I hate that.
Anyway, King Leopold's Ghost is not a beautiful copy, but it is the best book of the bunch on its way to you. Really gut-wrenching and sad, but it illuminates what's happening there now. Maybe read it along with What Angels Fear, which is pure entertainment.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 10:12 am (EST) on May 5, 2009
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Found a book called "Book Crush" which is an excellent guide to books for kids. The young adult section is particularly good.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 8:20 pm (EST) on Apr 14, 2009
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posted by infiniteletters at 11:14 pm (EST) on Apr 3, 2009
Oh, wow, you have The Kindly Ones. You'll have to let me know what you think about it.
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I'll list it reserved for you on BookMooch after I get the kids fed and in bed.
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Luna
posted by lunacat at 3:25 pm (EST) on Feb 7, 2009
I just finished "The Worst Hard Time" which was one of the best books I've read lately, but left me somewhat melancholy. I'll have to watch reruns of "My Name is Earl" or read brightly colored chick-lit tonight in order to snap out of it. Anyway, depression aside, I highly recommend it as it's a compulsively readable account of life during the Great Depression and what farm life actually entailed less than 100 years ago.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 10:23 am (EST) on Jan 31, 2009
I would be pleased to angel whatever you would like. Let me know what to request.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 2:13 pm (EST) on Jan 30, 2009
posted by skinglist at 11:08 pm (EST) on Jan 4, 2009
Happy Halloween!
kirsten
posted by kmengeranderson at 5:13 pm (EST) on Oct 28, 2008
Lisa.
posted by labfs39 at 8:54 pm (EST) on Sep 10, 2008
posted by labfs39 at 10:58 pm (EST) on Sep 9, 2008
I hope you are enjoying the brief but glorious thing that is a Canadian summer. And that the mosquitos are leaving you well enough alone. Here the summers are long, hot and humid. Lovely in their own way, but wearing by August when humidity solidifies its tyranny over us.
I see we share a fondness for Laurie Notaro and Kate Atkinson.
posted by RidgewayGirl at 12:27 pm (EST) on Aug 3, 2008
I love your comments about inadequate shelving! We are planning to redo our living room, just so I can put in floor to ceiling book shelves! Gotta dream bit right?
I too read Ulysses (and the entire Divine Comedy) cover to cover. Both for a professor that I now look back on fondly, but at the time...!
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posted by amanaceerdh at 10:16 am (EST) on Nov 1, 2007
feel free to use 6 stars!, no need to give me the nod. i'd be happy to trade it for a story about your love for starfish.
posted by Tim_Watkinson at 3:14 am (EST) on Oct 23, 2007
the second, maybe twice.
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posted by Novak at 11:59 am (EST) on Oct 17, 2007
Anyone who has a book collection and a garden wants for nothing -Cicero
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posted by AnneBoleyn at 3:31 pm (EST) on Oct 14, 2007
I am also about to embark on Blake Morrison's 'When did you last see you father?' Which is my Reading Groups book for this month.
Your reading list sounds very hectic and action packed. I too love Joanne Harris~ another great English Lady Writer!
I like your phrase 'putting the veggie garden to bed' -you obviously have a well loved garden.
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