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Favorite authorsDavid Baldacci, Maeve Binchy, Rita Mae Brown, Thomas Cahill, Elizabeth George, Margaret George, John Grisham, J. A. Jance (Shared favorites)
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About meI've gotten even more addicted to reading since joining LT. I've finished my 75 in 2009 challenge last night, am well on the way to finishing my 999 challenge, so I started a second 999er.
Our library belongs to both Bob & Tina. Now that collections is finished, I'm going to break this into My Library (aka Tutu) and Bob's Library. They'll still all be in the total library, but we'll be able to keep track a little better. We've always thought of them as being 'ours' anyway, but with a Writer and Librarian living together-yikes- the piles of books! He's the Writer, retired Navy, retired HS history/social studies teacher,researching his 2nd book while looking for publisher for 1st (a suspense/thriller). We both love long walks, lighthouses, birdfeeding, gardening (he does all the work, I pick the flowers and vegetables), and READING.
link to my 999 Challenge Thread
Here's my 2nd 999 ticker:
I'm the volunteer 'tech goddess' at our small town library (pop. 1400) here in coastal Maine. I have an MLS from Catholic University ('77) and never really had a chance to be a librarian until we retired here a few years ago. Our kids are married and in Virginia, so we travel back there several times a year to visit, but dearly love the New England laid back life style.
I've started a blog to keep track of various musings about books that don't necessarily fit into any specific LT thread. It's here at Tutu's Two Cents. Stop by and put in your pennies.
I've finished my first year of membership, and decided to choose the best books I've read during this first year. They are:
Non- Fiction:
* [The Year of Magical Thinking] by Joan Didion
* [Worst Hard Time] Timothy Egan
* [The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror turned into a War on American Ideals] Jane Mayer
* [Great Souls: six who changed the century] David Aiken
* [Rule Number Two Lessons I learned in a Combat Hospital] Heidi Squier Kraft
* [Library at Night] – Alberto Manguel
Fiction:
* [Still Life] Louise Penny
* [Olive Kitteridge] Elizabeth Strout
* [Any Bitter Thing] Monica Wood
* [Wife of the Gods] Kwei Quartey
* [Mistress of the Art of Death] Ariana Franklin
* [Labor Day] Joyce Maynard
* [Sacred Hearts] Sarah Dunant
About my libraryThe eclectic collection of two bookaholics. Heavy on history-particularly military, US, Brazilian. Many books in Portuguese (the Branco side of the family). Cookbooks, thrillers, fiction, mysteries, and a fair sprinkling of philosophy, poetry, and religion. Also almost 500 children's books, including classic golden books. Currently about 1/3 cataloged. We also inherited several hundred from a dear auntie on the west coast (talk about shipping costs) who used her weekly Bingo winnings to buy books from the bargain tables at B&N. She died at 94 leaving tons of tbr's and since we both adored her, we feel obligated (hurt me, hurt me, she says) to add those to our tbr list.
We designed and built this house to include a real library with floor to nine foot ceiling shelves, but we've way outgrown that, and have spilled into EVERY room in the house. Thanks goodness for the dumb waiter that goes to the attic! We've now purchased a space heater (for wintah) and fan (for summah) for the attic to allow us to convert the unfinished room into stacks for a library annex.
Someday I hope to be able to finish unpacking and cataloging the 60+ cartons still lurking up there. Wireless laptop helps immensely. I think we'll end up with as many books as they have at the town library!
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posted by J29x11 at 2:20 pm (EST) on Oct 28, 2009
The Kennedy is also added just to the wishlist, but I'm pretty unsure about it. It made the list in the wake of the unexpected positive reaction I had to the Bob Dole memoir I recently finished. Usually, I avoid political figures like the plague and (truth be told) I'll be surprised if I actually read "True Compass". The Dole book was just for the Kansas category in my 999 challenge, and it is really more of a war hero's story than a politican's story.
I visit your threads every day, if there is a new message posted. I'm surprised that I've managed to keep my mouth shut so long that you didn't even notice me! I remember that you posted on the 1010 challenge that you weren't going to participate, but would just post in the 75 books group instead. I don't remember you saying anything that I would have called a "rant" - did you get any unfriendly comments back? Or maybe you were just feeling frustrated? Actually, I'm not as excited either about the 1010 challenge as I was last year for the 999. Not sure if it is because last year was the first time I'd done a challenge or what. That is a big part of the reason I chose to do the "step" challenge - only 55 books. Now I'll have plenty of time to read whatever else I feel like reading.
As far as the Agatha Raisin books go, I don't like them quite as well as Hamish MacBeth. But I started the series when it was brand new and can't seem to help myself from getting each new book as it comes out. Luckily, they are short and easy to read in a single sitting - just like HM. The first few (5 or 6) were the best - I loved them, and it was because of AR that I started picking up HM books. So, my advice is to start at the beginning and read them in order. Quit when you lose interest. So far, there haven't been any surprises that I would have regretted missing in any of the later books - she just isn't aging as gracefully as Hamish.
Enjoy your late night up reading - it's below normal temps here, too, but not as cold as you've got. Sitting by the fire sounds cozy. The book I'm reading right now is going very slowly - it seems like I've been reading it for weeks and I'm still only half finished. I'd quit here, but it's an ER book so I'm committed. The thing is, I don't hate it - it's just going so slow! Me, I stayed up late last night and can barely keep my eyes open. I'm off to bed.
Nice chatting with you.
posted by sjmccreary at 12:33 am (EST) on Oct 15, 2009
Haven't "seen" much of you since you got back from the cruise - you are one busy lady! Say, didn't you add a book the other day (maybe last week?) called "King Tut"? When I was browsing the new books list on the library's catalog the other day, I found the book by James Patterson (never read him before) and was sure I recognized it as being on your recent activity list. I thought it looked pretty interesting, so I added it to my wishlist. But when I opened the works page and expected to see your name, you weren't there! Please tell me that you added it, and then changed your mind and deleted it. The alternative is that my memory is not to be trusted!
So, why did you change your mind about the King Tut book? ;-)
Sandy
posted by sjmccreary at 10:34 pm (EST) on Oct 14, 2009
posted by voracia at 7:01 pm (EST) on Oct 6, 2009
posted by PhoenixTerran at 4:30 pm (EST) on Sep 26, 2009
You paint such a wonderful picture. We did not visit Maine this summer, instead we went to Yellowstone National Park.
I still have a dream of retiring in Maine, but with my husband's asthma and breathing difficulties in winter cold, I don't think it can be a reality.
Therefore, I enjoy your descriptions all the more!
Thanks!
posted by Whisper1 at 2:38 pm (EST) on Sep 22, 2009
posted by cyderry at 2:21 pm (EST) on Sep 22, 2009
How is the weather in beautiful Maine?
posted by Whisper1 at 11:33 am (EST) on Sep 22, 2009
Thanks for the links to the reviews!
Sandy
posted by sjmccreary at 4:39 pm (EST) on Sep 15, 2009
I just noticed that you've added "The Unlikely Disciple" to your library. The title caught my eye, and I'm trying to decide if the book looks interesting enough to try to find it. Is this just on your wishlist, or have you actually gotten the book? What drew you to this book?
And now that I'm here on your profile page, I see another new book you've added about farmer's market foods that I'm going to take a look at, too. I think I need to go back "home" before I find anymore goodies here!
Sandy
posted by sjmccreary at 2:50 pm (EST) on Sep 15, 2009
I was reading your review of 'The Rapture' by Liz Jensen and thought it was really well done, but I did notice that you called the main character 'Brittany' and I think her name was Bethany. I'm not 100% sure, since it's been a couple of weeks since I read the book, but I think that was her name.
posted by valkylee at 3:05 pm (EST) on Aug 29, 2009
Except for 999 and also maybe the presidential challenge, I am not exactly throwing myself into any of these.
posted by lindapanzo at 3:49 pm (EST) on Aug 19, 2009
I don't use the PDA anymore since I got the Kindle, But the PDA was a Palm OS. I liked it, but I like the Kindle better, you can adjust the font for easier reading.
I've managed not to go broke though, I have downloaded a lot of classics (which are free) as well as beta books which are cheap. You have to be vigilant about seeking them out.
I think you'll like "Roasting in Hell's Kitchen", it's very interesting.
Thanks for the message :)
Liz
posted by busy91 at 12:43 pm (EST) on Aug 14, 2009
To see what you have won, check this link:
http://www.librarything.com/topic/67256&...
And follow these instructions:
1) Write a note to Vintage Books with your
- real name
- address
- email address
- AND the prize you won.
That's it! Sit back and enjoy your fame and fortune. Congratulations!
vintage_books
posted by vintage_books at 12:25 am (EST) on Aug 5, 2009
posted by beckylynn at 2:13 pm (EST) on Jul 23, 2009
This was the third time I've seen them. I saw them at Milwaukee's County Stadium in 2004 and then, this past May, in St Louis. The St Louis show was identical. except for two additional Beatles songs, right before the final two, which were done in StL. They couldn't do these at Wrigley due to the curfew, I think. (Oddly enough, the Wrigley tickets were about half the price of those in StL)
Elton also did a quick Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Billy also did a My Kind of Town, Chicago Is (or maybe Chicago, Chicago, That Toddlin' Town).
Also memorable was that fact that, when walking to her seat with a tray of mai tai's, the woman behind me spilled one all over me. Very apologetic and totally accidentally. She was still fussing after the show, offering to pay for my shirt.
posted by lindapanzo at 7:04 pm (EST) on Jul 20, 2009
As I look at my food-tagged books...you might enjoy Jakle's Fast Food: Roadside Restaurants in the Automobile Age as well as Carolyn Wyman's Better Than Homemade: Amazing Food that Changed the Way We Eat.
If I had a half category, food would be on it. I wouldn't mind reading 4 or 5 food books in a year but 9 or 10 is probably too many for me so I will just count them as general nonfiction.
posted by lindapanzo at 1:37 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2009
I figure I'll have a second set of nine categories finished about the end of October, but three sets is probably pushing it too far. (Unless I use overlaps.)
posted by MarthaJeanne at 3:01 pm (EST) on Jul 12, 2009
I'd like to ask you to participate in my Scene of the Blog feature, but it will be a few months before I can start asking the next round of bloggers to join in. I never dreamed it would be so popular when I started it, but the feature has become so much fun!
posted by cathyskye at 3:15 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2009
I will also post a personal thread and move the full state list up to the top. Not to mention send out invitations to people who seemed interested.
posted by lindapanzo at 1:39 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2009
I certainly can't do 50 states in one year but maybe 10 per year...
posted by lindapanzo at 6:10 pm (EST) on Jun 26, 2009
I may unjoin that REading Globally. I am not interested in reading about all 192 countries, though an occasional topical read might be in order (this month is polar regions).
What I would be interested in is a 50 States Fiction Read. I see that LT does have such a group, though it seems rather quiet. Maybe starting at the end with Wyoming and Wisconsin might be just the thing.
posted by lindapanzo at 5:37 pm (EST) on Jun 26, 2009
posted by Storeetllr at 10:43 pm (EST) on Jun 8, 2009
I'm just stopping by to let you know I haven't forgotten my "friends"--I've just been swamped and struggling to get reading done so I'm way behind on LT threads and answering comments. I'm planning to try to spend a lot of time in June on my reading and on LT because my husband retries on July 2nd and heaven only knows what I'll be able to do then! :-)
This week I hope to catch up on all the threads--and still have some time to read Mistress of the Art of Death and Battle Cry of Freedom, my two "main" reads right now. I don't think it will take me 4 weeks to finish Mistress, even with the slow start I've gotten. This week looks like I'll get lots of time to read.
I see you on your thread today and check out what you''ve been reading.
Carolyn
posted by MusicMom41 at 1:09 pm (EST) on Jun 8, 2009
posted by DetailMuse at 2:55 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2009
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately our library system doesn't have a copy of Our Lady of the Artichokes but I have put it on my wish list. It sounds like it would be good. I'm way behind on my challenges right now because of very busy work during April and May so I'm looking forward to more reading time in the summer.
Looking forward to starting Mistress tomorrow! Luckily I have a book I want to finish tonight--Franny & Zooey--so I will not "cheat" and jump the gun! :-)
Carolyn
posted by MusicMom41 at 7:14 pm (EST) on May 31, 2009
Thank you for your WONDERFUL review of my upcoming novel WIFE OF THE GODS. You had some amazing words of praise and I'm sincerely grateful. I'm thrilled at what you got out of it. Do my eyes deceive me that you nominated WOTG as one of the best of the year? Unbelievable. Thank you so much. I don't take your words for granted in the least. Thank goodness for book-lovers like you!
All my best
Kwei Quartey
Author of WIFE OF THE GODS
http://kweiquartey.com
posted by kquartey at 6:49 pm (EST) on May 26, 2009
posted by aglaia531 at 5:55 pm (EST) on May 26, 2009
It's totally cool. If one reads that fast or that much, than one should go for it (the second 999) for all of us who don't or can't. I do applaud those doing a second 999. I had seen cyderry's 999 x 2 and thought she had completed her first 999.
I think the finish thread will be interesting to watch come August through the end of the year and beyond. It'll be neat to see how much people actually complete the challenge.
Thanks for the encouragement on the reading! I started counting my books from when the challenge group opened and I know I won't finish by the end of Dec. But I will finish it. I read about 30 books in 2008. I'm on book #24 for my 999 (of 13 books in 2009). I'm on a slightly better pace, which equals more reading which equals goodness. This is my first reading challenge ever and I'm enjoying it very much.
posted by chrine at 3:37 pm (EST) on May 9, 2009
The challenges are not something that I am too keen on either. Reading should not be rushed and challenges may "encourage" some to rush or read books based on thickness.
I had to read your profile. My house sounds similar to yours. I have a designated office/library (without the 9 ft ceiling and built in bookshelves), but I ran out of room in there and have books scattered in just about every room.
I love reading about military history, US history, ancient history, and political science. Most of the 2,500 books I have are on those subjects. I have a few fiction books and they are mainly the classics. Eventually, I will list every book that I have on here.
I was in the US Navy but opted against making a career out of it. If I had, I would be in my 24th year now. Since I have been out, I keep wondering if I should have stayed in.
I think that you and your husband would both really like "The Rise and Fall of Great Powers" by Paul Kennedy. You can read that book from so many different perspectives....military history, world history, economic history, or political history. I first read it in college for a political science course. About a year later, it was also required for a history course.
posted by tneedles at 2:13 pm (EST) on Feb 28, 2009
I am thinking about continuing the Presidential challenge. I just will not do it through that group. I have been thinking about adding the ticker to my profile and listing the books that I read. In the next few days, I will do that.
I have also toyed with the idea of setting up a group where readers are free to ask questions and discuss the presidential biographies that they are reading or have read. I have other ideas for it if I decide to do it. I just do not really want a competing group with the challenge. I would rather have an extension group that gives the readers a place for discussion if they wish.
One cannot learn what they want from reading one biography without a discussion. One book does not cover that much information.
I have read quite a few presidential biographies over the last 30-some years and have a couple hundred books (and growing) on the presidents. It is a hobby of mine and has been since grade school. That is what got me to the group. The lack of discussion is why I chose to leave.
posted by tneedles at 5:37 pm (EST) on Feb 26, 2009
Hope you are liking One Man's Meat... I'm Angie from pressherald.com .. aka Suedonym on Library Thing. Nice to 'meet' you!
posted by suedonym at 7:28 pm (EST) on Feb 16, 2009
I go twice a year to Monhegan Island - generally over Memorial Day weekend and again the last weekend in September, with a group of birdwatching friends who gather from points far & near. We always used to take the Port Clyde boat, but have taken the Hardy Boat more often since they've extended their season enough to make it possible. New Harbor is a little bit closer, but I do miss the mailboat appeal of the Laura B. I also try to go out in the summer with my boys, but that trip doesn't happen quite so routinely. Perhaps someday we can have a LibraryThing meet-up in Port Clyde!
I grew up in the Navy, and lived quite a while in Northern Virginia and in Washington. I now live in a small town in New Hampshire & work in a library (though not a public one). We seem to have a fair amount in common even aside from our books :-) One thing we don't yet have in common is retirement - lucky you! Do you drive when you go to Virginia or do you fly?
posted by muddy21 at 1:04 pm (EST) on Dec 21, 2008
Where is South Thomaston, Maine. My husband and I fell in love with Maine after vacationing in Princeton a few years ago. We dream of retiring there, but are a bit daunted about cold winters as my husband has asthma.
Princeton is very close to Canada. Real estate prices are incredibly low.
Linda
Bethlehem, PA
posted by Whisper1 at 10:29 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2008
I was really thrilled to get Bestseller! It was the one book I truly wanted and I could hardly believe I was so lucky. I can't wait to read it and I look forward to what we have to say about it.
Great Christmas present from LTER! Happy Holidays!
posted by sangreal at 9:20 am (EST) on Dec 5, 2008
I finally have a few days to breathe--we are in Chicago visiting our son and his family for Thanksgiving and today the parents are at work and the 1st grader is at school so we are home with the three year old who is being very well entertained by his uncle and Grandad (my other son and husband). I'm taking this opportunity to spent some time on LT just visiting people I've seen on the threads.
I enjoyed your library--we have some similar tastes and share 121 books. I notice you just added The Complete Polysyllabic Spree--I have that on my 999 challenge but haven't decided yet if I should buy it or get it from the library. We live in California so have a somewhat better situation than you have--our local branch is about the same size as your town library, but we can go on the web and request books from the ValleyCat which lists all the books in every public library in the Central Valley of California--which covers many counties. Since I joined LT I discovered I had to learn to depend on the library because I was buying too many books--LT was like a candy store catalog and I couldn't resit. I still buy books--but now I want to be sure they are ones I will want to reread someday. Money is a factor, but the biggest problem is SPACE!
One area I'm adding to in our library is "history"--I have a 999 category on the Civil War and I'm reading some history books in my Africa category. This is an area I've sort of neglected since I left school. Not completely--but it hasn't been a priority. I've read some this year and enjoyed it
I'll be following your 999 challenge next year--I hope you make comments about what you read. I love adding to my TBR! Do you do the 75 challenge? We have a lot of fun discussing there.
posted by MusicMom41 at 10:44 am (EST) on Nov 25, 2008
First of all, let me say I am in awe of your library -- both on LT and in RL. I have a more intimate setting for my library (translation: quite small). It's a cozy paneled room with built-in shelves, but I can only have approximately 400 of my most "important" books in there, so consequently I have books all over the house. My husband knows when I am in my sanctuary that I am not to be disturbed! There is only one chair in there for a reason. :-) But, back to your library. I love the brightness and openness you have and the fact that you have created a sense of warmness and comfort with your family pictures and momentos. And, to live in Maine! I am working hard not to be green with envy.
Thank you for the wonderful hint for our son and d-i-l's first anniversary. They had a reading from Gibran's The Prophet and I will look into doing something special with that.
Now, about books...I see you have recently read and enjoyed Walk in the Woods and The Worst Hard Time. I have read and enjoyed both books and was wondering if you could recommend some other nonfiction works. I tend to read way too much fiction and would like to be more balanced in my choices. I am currently reading (and liking) Krakauer's Under the Banner of Heaven in conjunction with The 19th Wife. They are both about fundamental Mormons and polygamy. It is interesting to see the parallels between the NF and the fiction view.
Keep in touch and Happy Reading in your lovely library. ~Donna~
posted by Donna828 at 11:12 am (EST) on Nov 15, 2008