Member: sturlington

CollectionsYour library (158), Hardcovers (53), Trade PB (51), Classics Series (32), Food Writing (25), Other (87), Books for Sean (12), Marty's books (81), Lending library (76), Kindle (3), Collectibles (34), Read but unowned (224), Currently reading (1), To read (28), Wishlist (33), Favorites (142), All collections (685)

Reviews440 reviews

Tags2000s (173), NR (171), BL (168), 1990s (133), classics (98), science fiction (91), adventure (88), contemporary fiction (84), top-rated books (82), American literature (78) — see all tags

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Recommendations141 recommendations

Groups(BOMBS) BOOKS OFF MY BOOK SHELVES 2012 Challenge, Bloggers, Book Listers UNITE!, Book reviewers, Cookbookers, Crime, Thriller & Mystery, Dystopian novels, Feminist SF, Flaggers!, Freebies, Book Giveaways and Contests —show all groups, Historical Fiction, Hobnob with Authors, King's Dear Constant Readers, Monthly Author Reads, North Carolina LT Group, Post-apocalyptic Literature, ReadaThing, Reading Through Time, Science Fiction Fans, Thing(amabrarian)s That Go Bump in the Night, Zero Growth Challenge in 2012

Favorite authorsMargaret Atwood, Jane Austen, Ray Bradbury, David Brin, Octavia E. Butler, Michael Chabon, Fred Chappell, Michael Cunningham, Neil Gaiman, Edward Gorey, Ursula K. Le Guin, Kazuo Ishiguro, Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, Jonathan Lethem, Cormac McCarthy, David Mitchell, Larry Niven, Michael Pollan, Kim Stanley Robinson (Shared favorites)

About my libraryMy Library represents books that have shaped my reading/writing life. It doesn't include every book I've read, or indeed every book I own, just those books that for some reason I consider significant to me. I rate every book I've read (unless I'm planning to reread it soon), and I've tried to write at least a brief review of every book I've read since 2001.

My primary interests are speculative fiction, particularly dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction. But almost anything that leaves behind the "real world" captures my interest. I also enjoy books about books and writing, food and cooking, and I endeavoring to reread many of the classics in the Penguin Classics and Puffin Classics series. These books make up the bulk of my collections.

My ratings scale:
5 stars - The book completely enthralled me. Could not put it down. Got something more out of it than just entertainment -- it enlightened or educated me in some way. Can definitely see myself reading it again. Will keep forever and never loan it out.

4 1/2 stars - Not quite perfect but almost so. I will actively push this book on my friends and family.

4 stars - A really great book in all respects with perhaps some minor flaws. Highly recommended.

3 1/2 stars - Better than average but with some flaws. Recommended.

3 stars - Average. An entertaining read but probably forgettable. Will not reread. Recommended for entertainment value to readers with similar interest.

2 1/2 stars - Slightly lower than average. Some aspects of the story, characters or writing troubled me. Probably will not recommend.

2 stars - Finished but did not like. Would not recommend.

1 1/2 stars - Did not finish but it had some redeeming qualities. Perhaps I could have tried a little harder to finish this book.

1 star - Abandoned before finishing, usually because it was boring me.

1/2 star - No redeeming qualities whatsoever. Did not finish. This rating is reserved for books I completely despised.

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Real nameShannon Turlington

LocationHillsborough, NC

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Member sinceJan 5, 2009

Currently readingThe New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence by Betty Edwards