Member: tututhefirst

When I'm ready, Ill let you know.

posted by cyderry at 10:36 pm (EST) on May 20, 2013

I hope she can answer that question! If I see her around town (I'm not sure she stays in Eastport in the winter?) I am going to ask her too!

posted by Cobscook at 7:45 pm (EST) on Jan 23, 2013

You were right about the discrepancy. In my hardcover edition, on p.150, it refers to the chain on Sam, "...and especially not with that anchor still chained to his leg." Then on p.187, Chip and Carolyn drag Sam down the deck and haul him around so he hangs over the transom feet first, no mention of chain or anchor. On p. 196, Randy, the killer, gets Sam into the smaller boat by dumping his limp body over the transom, no mention of chain or anchor. Good catch, I missed that first time around. But how annoying....now it's going to bug me too!! LOL

posted by Cobscook at 7:42 am (EST) on Jan 23, 2013

I will look that up for you tonight after I get home from work. Be careful out there...this cold is no joke!!

posted by Cobscook at 1:09 pm (EST) on Jan 22, 2013

Actually, I have read it...just haven't cataloged it yet cause I read it before I started LT. lol. But thanks for thinking of me and the spoiler. If you don't get to Rockland and want me to look it up, let me know.

posted by Cobscook at 6:08 pm (EST) on Jan 21, 2013

worktable on left may go and TV in corner is now gone.

posted by tututhefirst at 9:15 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2013

wrap around bookshelves are also adjustable.

posted by tututhefirst at 9:14 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2013

Pocket door slides behind printer. The bookshelf next to doorway has cookbooks, maps, field guides, and current fiction (on top) since kitchen is just outside that pocket door.

posted by tututhefirst at 9:14 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2013

Front wall of the library. Thinking about moving out the piano and filling in the center wall with shelves. Also will move out center desk and move in reading chair.

posted by tututhefirst at 9:12 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2013

The library from the entrance foyer.

posted by tututhefirst at 9:11 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2013

I would love to see pictures of your library :)

posted by beeg at 3:52 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2013

I thought it was yours, I don't remember buying it, and it was on the shelf with all the others you loaned me, and I tagged them all at the same time. It's an ARD and if you don't want it, I'll keep it, uit was a really good book. FYI - Kate Morton, not Morgan, could that be the reason you don't see it?

posted by cyderry at 12:21 pm (EST) on Oct 24, 2012

I got it on the second try, Yeah!
Will try to get to the PO tomorrow to mail the first. 04858?

posted by cyderry at 2:39 pm (EST) on Sep 4, 2012

Hello my sister,
Are you busy reading or cooking something scrumptious?

I was just working on the BOMBS total for the month and thought I'd stop by and see if you had read any that you could think of right off the top of your smart little head. I know you have been concentrating on ARCs, so no big deal, just thought I'd ask.

Kisses

Cheli

posted by cyderry at 5:17 pm (EST) on Aug 31, 2012

Hi Tina- No problem! It's just an image I snagged off the internet. Hey, we help each other out on LT!

Mark

posted by msf59 at 6:04 pm (EST) on May 3, 2012

The ♫ is from a character map, I think Wingdings something or other. Just copy and paste.

Star too.

posted by cyderry at 11:52 pm (EST) on May 1, 2012

drat Tina, of all the YA books I've read, I haven't read Protecting Marie as yet. I'll try to read it in the next few weeks and then give you my impressions.

All the best!

Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 7:37 pm (EST) on Mar 25, 2012

Hi Tina--

Just noticed your rating of The Guns of August. It's one of my all-time favorite books but it's been several years since I read it. I think I'll dig it out for a summer read this year. I've loved every Tuchman book I've read.

Carolyn

posted by MusicMom41 at 5:57 pm (EST) on Mar 7, 2012

Hi Tina- We just have a curb-side mailbox .I just have to go down and check it. I wish my route was curb-side, instead of all walking. Enjoy your day!

Mark

posted by msf59 at 2:19 pm (EST) on Feb 12, 2012

Thanks Tina! Just let me know. Enjoy your weekend!

Mark

posted by msf59 at 6:31 am (EST) on Feb 4, 2012

Tina,
I'm beginning to think that I'm the only person on LT who didn't enjoy [The Night Circus]! But it's happened before: I am less than thrilled with the Louise Penny books and haven't even dared mention it until now since she has so many ultra-enthusiastic fans on this site! Oh well, different strokes ...

I'm going on a vacation soon and my daughter is lending me her Kindle so I don't have to lug books. ( I'm holding out until my library gets more e-books.) I did buy [11/22/63] and it is huge and heavy so the perfect book for an e-reader. If you succumb, I feel sure you'll enjoy it.

Anne

posted by NarratorLady at 9:27 pm (EST) on Feb 3, 2012

Hi, Tina. I've been shamefully neglecting my thead; just updating now...I don't see a thread for you on the 75'ers. If you have one would you point me toward it?

Gail

posted by bohemima at 7:58 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2012

Yes, but how to transfer?

posted by cyderry at 1:33 pm (EST) on Jan 4, 2012

Hi Tina--

I hope to "see" you in 2012. I think that this will get you to my new thread!

http://www.librarything.com/topic/129747

Unfortunately it doesn't see to become a link here--it is a link on my old thread.

Carolyn

posted by MusicMom41 at 12:42 am (EST) on Jan 1, 2012

Hi Tina- You definitely should read Ishmael. I remember being very moved by this book. And now I have you to thank because as I was rereading some of the discussion on this book I learned that there is a companion book, My Ishmael, which I have not read. So, thanks!! Enjoy the weekend.

posted by Berly at 1:08 pm (EST) on Nov 26, 2011

Okay...I'll do my best, but I'm a "what would *this* do to a steak?" kind of cook and don't measure anything except by eye.

Defrost liver in 1.5C balsamic vinegar, 1/4C Worcestershire, and ~3T cracked peppercorns. Turn liver after an hour.

Fry equal amount of bacon by weight as there is liver. DO NOT SKIMP. The bacon fat is going to cook onions and liver, so there needs to be a lot of it. I make the bacon really crispy for this preparation because it's going to be crumbled into the onions.

Quarter one medium yellow onion per person. Separate into layers, leaving the center bud whole. Saute on medium-low heat in bacon fat until translucent, then remove to the bowl with crumbled bacon in it. Toss with a short shake of balsamic, cover, let stand until dinner's ready.

Remove liver from marinade and cut into desired serving size. I usually get three portions per beef liver and two from calves' liver. Don't try to get the peppercorns off. Reserve marinade, and scrape blood and marinade off cutting board back into reserved marinade. (I am one cheap bastard. I try not to let one scintilla of flavor escape me!)

Bread liver servings per your preference. I use Wondra, 1T of salt, 1t of fine-ground black pepper. Reserve unused breading.

Place liver portions in the hot bacon fat. Cover, turn after ~5min, cover and cook for ~7min. (Adjust time for desired doneness and thickness of portions. This is for barely-pink thick beef liver. Thinner = shorter, like duh no poop Sherlock.) Remove to serving platter and cover with crumbled bacon and onion mixture. I cover it all up with the skillet lid at this point to re-heat the bacon a tidge.

Deglaze the skillet over medium-high heat with the marinade, adding a little balsamic to get the brown bits to release from the bottom but not float. Remove from heat, add breading while whisking, and when that's smooth, add ~1C half-and-half NOT cream OR milk. Neither of those work for some weird reason...cream tastes rancid and milk tastes thin and bitter. Whisk whisk whisk until it's thickened, put it back on the medium-high heat for ~1min, turn off the heat but leave it on and call everyone to the table.

Potatoes, sprouts, numminess. Molasses cookies or ginger-snap pie for dessert.

posted by richardderus at 1:18 pm (EST) on Oct 23, 2011

Yes to Victoria Thompson. Thanks. XOX

posted by cyderry at 11:23 pm (EST) on Sep 9, 2011

Thanks, Tina. I'll have to check out that Tom Seaver book. Sounds good. Thanks for thinking of me.

posted by lindapanzo at 11:43 am (EST) on Aug 22, 2011

I guess I can try another one sometime from Andrew McMeel, but if they don't have the Kindle option, I probably won't request additional ones. I do like the color pics on Adobe Digital Editions or on the Bluefire app, but I'm much more comfortable reading from the Kindle.

posted by thornton37814 at 9:04 am (EST) on Aug 13, 2011

I liked Cucina Povera but not enough to buy it. I've downloaded several cookbooks from NetGalley, but unfortunately, unless they've recently added it, there is no Kindle download option. This means I have to read them on my computer or on my iPhone with Bluefire. Not fun. Did you happen to notice if they've added the Kindle option?

posted by thornton37814 at 7:29 pm (EST) on Aug 12, 2011

Hello, Tina, Happy Sunday to you!
Fortunately we are so used to heat and humidity after 35 years in sunny Florida that we aren't too bothered by the latest heat wave. We have special tactics developed for dealing with it. Although I nearly passed out after foolishly doing some yardwork from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The cruise isn't until December; we're touring the Carribean. I don't like to plan a cruise for the hurricane season, so we try to go in winter.

I really appreciate your kind thoughts and the book, although painful in parts ("Be careful what you wish for" gave me pause)has been helpful in many ways, not the least of which is turning my thoughts to poetry, a long-lost love. Many, many thanks for sharing it with me.

posted by bohemima at 9:51 am (EST) on Jul 24, 2011

Outstanding review of "The Reading Promise", Tina!

Do you want "Strange Relation" back when I'm done?

And how are you? Is the heat driving you insane? We still ahve some relatives in Maine and they were suffering this week.

posted by bohemima at 9:25 pm (EST) on Jul 23, 2011

I think it took them two days to respond. I've read two other baseball galleys from them.

posted by lindapanzo at 8:30 pm (EST) on Jul 20, 2011

Since I've already read it, no need for one to take up shelf space, thanks but give it to the library. XOXOX

posted by cyderry at 9:46 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2011

Just an update to let you know I'm still reading "Strange Relation." I'm taking it very slowly because every chapter has something that seems to speak directly to me. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your sending me this book; its a true act of kindness.

Gail

posted by bohemima at 3:35 pm (EST) on Jun 8, 2011

LOLOL Let's be sure not to tell her, then, unless and until she turns nasty.

posted by richardderus at 8:09 pm (EST) on May 17, 2011

Happy birfdee Miss Tina!!

xoxo

posted by richardderus at 10:50 am (EST) on May 10, 2011

Thanks, Tina. I'll have to look for that video now.
Hope you had a great Mother's Day!
It was chilly - but we got our lobbies and O-Rings at the wharf tonight :)

posted by bahzah at 8:37 pm (EST) on May 8, 2011

Tutu: I read your review of "The Coffins of Little Hope" and I heartily agree. I was very confused and ultimately frustrated with the book. I wanted at least one plot thread to be resolved but instead more and more quirky characters were added to the mix. By the time I reached the end, I was so frustrated that I could only feel relief that it was over.

I heard of this through a NY Times review. Honestly, why do I keep choosing books this way? It almost always ends badly. Much better to stick to recommendations from people I know or from LTers. Anyway, I'm on to the latest Maisie Dobbs book and it's a relief to be in the midst of a good story.

Anne

posted by NarratorLady at 12:37 am (EST) on May 4, 2011

Tina, that's really comical. Last name is Doughty. It probably would go through without it, but it's always better to have a last name on the mailing address.

Thank you again...and don't worry, please, about the timing. No hurry at all.

Gail

posted by bohemima at 4:25 pm (EST) on Apr 20, 2011

Tina,
How very nice of you to offer meeting me in Bath for lunch and mp3 lessons!
We could do that! Or I could go north to your neck of the woods... or somewhere in the middle.
Would be fun to meet you. Any good bookstores up there I don't know about?

Bascially, I'm trying to decide if I want the mp3 player or an iPod or neither.
You'd think I was buying a house!
I'd like to try audio books and podcasts (as well as music) on a portable device.
Might encourage me to do more walking... which I desparately need.

Do you really want to do this?
Claudia

posted by bahzah at 8:19 pm (EST) on Apr 16, 2011

Excellent review, Tina, of the Cleopatra book. I was on the fence about it, even though I admire Schiff tremendously. It's going on the list.

posted by bohemima at 7:00 am (EST) on Mar 18, 2011

Tina--So glad you enjoyed your Christmas Gift!! Best wishes for many more great reads this year.

Hugs.

posted by Berly at 5:09 pm (EST) on Feb 16, 2011

Evan is indeed a corgi -- I got hooked on them right out of college, he is my fourth...... a total and complete teddy bear. My brother took that amazing autumnal photo in the woods on a visit here from Australia. I so love that photo!

posted by sibyx at 6:35 pm (EST) on Jan 24, 2011

Thank you Tina -- I'm going to wishlist those two, first Elephant then Blindness....... I truly appreciate you taking the time, it can make a big difference to start with the 'right' book. Lucy/sib

posted by sibyx at 6:22 pm (EST) on Jan 24, 2011

LOL, Tina. I actually went back and read that first chapter again, and it made a little more sense. The backhistory of the Maori and Moriori people was quite interesting, but I still feel cheated with that "rude" drop-off ending! ~Donna~

posted by Donna828 at 6:28 pm (EST) on Jan 17, 2011

Hi There Tina

Congratulations on yet another hot review for you.

posted by Whisper1 at 4:43 pm (EST) on Jan 17, 2011

Hi Tina, a thumb from me for your review of Jacob de Zoet. I loved it when I read it last year. Great idea to listen to at least part of it for the pronunciation aspect. I'm afraid the 'voice in my head' did a poor job of it. Good thing that I was the only one listening!

I'm currently reading Cloud Atlas. This will be the third Mitchell book I've read. I think that's enough to be able to declare him a fantastic author.

Cheers,
Donna

posted by Donna828 at 12:24 pm (EST) on Jan 16, 2011

Hello Tina - thanks for the note. I hope there is a DC/Maryland meetup scheduled because I would love to meet everybody!

posted by mlnelson01 at 9:34 am (EST) on Jan 9, 2011

I see you have Home Fires by Katz. Did you read this and did it make an impression on you ?

posted by carterchristian1 at 1:35 am (EST) on Jan 7, 2011

I have Forgotten Garden - on your find don't buy list.

posted by cyderry at 2:02 pm (EST) on Jan 6, 2011

Tina: How very kind of you to take the time to tell me about visual aids from the library. I can use all the help I can get!

The Kindle made it possible for me to read 66 books last year, but I get so darn angry sometimes. Just a few minutes ago I found a Young Adult trilogy about the Irish potato famine and the emigration to America. Problem is, Book 1 isn't available for the Kindle, while 2 and 3 are.

Just complaining, don't mind me. Thanks again for thinking about me.

Charlie (BrainFlakes)

posted by BrainFlakes at 3:48 pm (EST) on Jan 3, 2011

I absolutely loved The President's Team. The focus is really on the 1963 Navy team but they talked about the Navy choir singing the two songs during the funeral procession, mentioning that several football players were also in the choir.

The author unearthed some amazing facts, such as the postponed Army/Navy game saw the introduction of TV instant replay (viewers were baffled because it came without much warning).

I bet your husband knows these guys. In the back of the book, the author does a "where are they now" for each member of the 1963 Navy football team (41 of the 44 players, I think), talking about their military and post-military careers. Three died while serving in the military and five rose to become admirals.

posted by lindapanzo at 1:00 am (EST) on Jan 3, 2011

Thanks Tina.

posted by sgtbigg at 4:32 am (EST) on Jan 2, 2011

Tina! So you are Tututhefirst! (I had to ask Mark who you were...because I did not know your real name, LOL). It is so nice to find out who you are even though we have been sharing comments for quite a while. Thank you SOOOO much for the wonderful Christmas books! They were both at the top of my wish list and I can't wait to start reading them. I hope you are having a great holiday season and that you have a happy, healthy 2011 in store. Happy New Year! See you soon on the threads. ;) Kim(berly)

posted by Berly at 5:21 pm (EST) on Dec 31, 2010

Hi Tina

I hope you are having a relaxing holiday with plenty of reading. I purchased Last Lessons of Summer for a mere 33 cents from my local library sale table. I read your excellent review and plan to read the book tonight. I am ever so glad you are a part of the 75 challenge group.

Hugs to you
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 11:19 am (EST) on Dec 29, 2010

I simply want to say you take my breathe away with your kind, sensitive comments. You are indeed a treasure and I am blessed by you.

I hope your day is as wonderful as you are. Merry Christmas my friend!

posted by Whisper1 at 2:10 pm (EST) on Dec 25, 2010

Tina, I loved all of the books on your "best" list, so I'll have to try the two I haven't read yet. B.

posted by bonniebooks at 2:27 pm (EST) on Dec 14, 2010

Thanks Tina- Hopefully Berly checks in with us soon! Have a good day!

Mark

posted by msf59 at 12:56 pm (EST) on Dec 9, 2010

Tina- How are you? I just thought I would let you know, we started a thread for the "Christmas Book Swap": http://www.librarything.com/topic/103789&newpost=1#top
Stop by! Did you get your gift out?

Mark

posted by msf59 at 7:38 pm (EST) on Dec 7, 2010

I grew up in Limerick (nearest metropolis-Sanford), and the little one-room library, complete with wood stove, and no bathroom, was open four hours a week, two on Weds afternoons and two on Sat morning. Mrs. Anderson kept a notebook filled with who had what checked out. There was no card catalog, you just asked her. Since I've moved away, the library has moved to an old schoolhouse with more room, heat, and Internet. Whoo-hoo! As much as I love some of the grand libraries I've used since then, and of course all the impersonal cookie-cutter ones, I still miss the musty dark corners of that little room...

Lisa

posted by labfs39 at 3:14 pm (EST) on Dec 2, 2010

sure. My thread is 'ffortsa's 75 for 2010' in the 75 books in 2010 group.

posted by ffortsa at 3:49 pm (EST) on Nov 24, 2010

Hi Tina,

Thank you for adding me to your interesting libraries. I would like to add you to my interesting houses! How I would love to have a library, never mind a library annex! I grew up in Limerick, Maine and definitely now own more books than our little one-room library of the time had. I loved it though, which I'm sure helped influence me to become a librarian.

I was writing on Mark's (msf59) thread the other day about snow, and what do you know? It began snowing today, and we are supposed to get 1-3 inches tomorrow--in Seattle!! The times they are a-changing, and the climate even faster.

Have a great Thanksgiving, and happy reading,
Lisa

posted by labfs39 at 1:14 am (EST) on Nov 22, 2010

Congrats on the Hot Review!

posted by cyderry at 9:55 pm (EST) on Nov 17, 2010

Thank you. I truly appreciate that.

- Joseph.

posted by Quixada at 4:44 am (EST) on Nov 13, 2010

Tina- Did you find all the info, you needed on the Book Swap? Don't be shy, let your voice be heard! Hope you had a good day!

Mark

posted by msf59 at 8:59 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2010

Yeah, she's a real fine example of what mothering should be. I thought that was about the best thing I'd seen in a long time on the subject of what to do as a parent...wish she'd write an advice column! But then again, the people who most need her advice aren't likely to look for it, still less take it, are they?

xoxo

posted by richardderus at 1:36 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2010

Tina- Thanks for the info. It's great to have you along! Watch my thread for details and have a great weekend!
Mark

posted by msf59 at 1:15 pm (EST) on Oct 30, 2010

Tina, may I have your recipe for delicata squash?

Thanks!

Madeline

posted by SqueakyChu at 7:50 pm (EST) on Oct 13, 2010

Hi Tina, Just popping in to say mom is enjoying At Home in Mitford and is amazed by the similaries to Dorsetville. Thanks for the recommendation - the series will surely keep her busy for awhile. Have a great weekend

posted by Carmenere at 8:41 am (EST) on Oct 9, 2010

Hi Tina- Sorry I meant to reply to you! I was thinking of running a voting ticker, over on my 75 Book Challenge,to see how many people would like to participate. I'm sure it'll work. I've been wanting to read it also. Thanks for the interest and I'll be in touch!

Mark

posted by msf59 at 1:14 pm (EST) on Jul 18, 2010

Tina, just read your review of Bad Day for Pretty. I'm about half way through it and was thinking that I liked the first book better. Glad that you thought it worked as a stand-alone. Hope to finish it up tonight and post my own comments.

Sandy

posted by sjmccreary at 6:45 pm (EST) on Jul 9, 2010

Hello there,
I'm responding to the comment you left on my Blog ( I don't know how to answer..from there) regarding THE VANISHING OF KATHARINA LINDEN... I am not sure if it's being marketed as YA...but it certainly fits-the-bill..no outright, gratuitous violence..Actually, it's a pretty "thoughtful" book/story..in hindsight and all

hope this helps

have a grand weekend
Jude

posted by jdthloue at 11:12 am (EST) on Jul 3, 2010

Thank You all around!
J

posted by jdthloue at 4:40 pm (EST) on Jun 29, 2010

Fantasy Skeptics, Unite!!

besides, we have 83 books-in-common

Wanna be my Friend? *sacastic DUH*

serious request
J

posted by jdthloue at 4:02 pm (EST) on Jun 29, 2010

We hope to head to Maine mid October. The beginning of the semester is always difficult for me to get away. We haven't been to Maine in two-three years and I miss it. Last year we vacationed in Yellowstone and that was spectacular. We have an aunt who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida and is not well so we visited her three times this past year. In April we went to Disneyworld. All of these are good experiences, but not as relaxing as Maine.

As mentioned, I fantasize about retiring there. Do you mind the winters?

Do you get those nasty, nasty black flies that bite. Mosquitoes? lots of them?

How far are you from Portland?

posted by Whisper1 at 9:29 am (EST) on Jun 25, 2010

Oh Tina, I did not know you had kidney surgery! Thanks for letting me know. I'm every so glad that you are doing well.

BIG hugs to you! Have is Maine weather this summer? We hope to go to Moosehead Lake in October. We have never been there and Will is anxious to visit.

posted by Whisper1 at 9:15 pm (EST) on Jun 24, 2010

Oops, I pit the wrong kind of brackets. Thanks.

posted by cyderry at 11:00 am (EST) on Jun 23, 2010

Hello Tina,
thank you for the compliment of adding mine as a interesting library! I've just been having a little look at yours and see you have made extensive use of the collections feature. I haven't really got started on that properly, but I have just decided to put all my theology/church books into a separate collection. You've got a lot of Merton in your religion collection - he's someone I keep meaning to read properly but so far I haven't managed any. Which is your favourite? (Or are those Bob's?) And I see you've just added Tulip Fever - I hope you enjoy it better than I did!
Genny

posted by gennyt at 3:57 pm (EST) on Jun 20, 2010

Re: Beans of Egypt, ME, I've heard of this book but only knew enough to know that "beans" refers to a family, not a food plant. Looking at the reviews, it looks very much like the MO books we've read, at least in terms of the moral standards and behavoir of the characters. I'm curious, though, about your comment about original settlers vs incomers - Is that a theme in the book, or does that describe the different reactions to it? More important, though, is it a good book? :-)

posted by sjmccreary at 5:00 pm (EST) on Jun 18, 2010

I don't know whether reading the first book will make a difference. I'm just a little anal about not reading a sequel until after I've read what came first. While there is no innate shame in being uneducated or poverty-stricken, I'm a little concerned that you did not promise to assume that we Missourians aren't all drug-using child abusers either! Just kidding, of course. One of the discussion points we had, when talking about the stereotypical representation of rural Missourians, was whether having such flawed and distasteful characters makes for better fiction. As you can imagine, there were lots of interesting comments.

I'm sure I won't get to "Pretty" before July, either, but I'm hopeful that it will be humorous spin on a nasty subject. Kind of like that old Dixie Chicks song about Earl.

posted by sjmccreary at 11:25 am (EST) on Jun 17, 2010

Tina, I just noticed that you added A Bad Day for Pretty. I got this as an ER book - you, too? As soon as I received the notfication, I went to the library and got the first book, A Bad Day for Sorry. Not sure what to expect - I notice that it is set in Missouri. In the MO Readers group, our experience as been that our state is rarely portrayed very favorably. One could get the impression that we are an entire state of uneducated, poverty-stricken drug-using child abusers. Only, I think that these books might show us to be wife-beaters, also! Looking forward to your comments.

Sandy

posted by sjmccreary at 11:12 am (EST) on Jun 16, 2010

Thanks for your very kind comments. I'd be happy to answer any questions about narrating books that you might have. I notice that we have similar tastes in books!

posted by NarratorLady at 9:40 pm (EST) on Jun 12, 2010

Oops, only one n in Diana Wynne Jones' first name.

posted by ronincats at 5:39 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2010

Okay, in addition to the series I mentioned, which were the Charlie Bone books by Jenny Nimmo and the Keys to the Kingdom books by Garth Nix, if she liked Harry Potter, she should love Angie Sage's Septimus Heap books starting with Magyk. Also Diane Duane's So You Want to be a Wizard series and almost anything by Dianna Wynne Jones. I loved Dogsbody at that age, but Charmed Life, the first of the Chrestomanci series, is another good place to start. Flora Segunda and Flora's Dare by Ysabeau Wilce. Patricia Wrede's Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Dragon Slippers and its sequels by Jessica Day George. Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke, and then on to her Inkheart trilogy. The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley. Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising series.

For most of these, you can put the author's name in Wikipedia, and an article comes up that will have a basic synopsis and then the books in the series in order. Hope this helps. There are lots and lots of series out there now, but these are my favorites.

posted by ronincats at 5:39 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2010

You simply would not believe the number of similarities in our lives. Amazing.

posted by bohemima at 8:24 pm (EST) on Jun 2, 2010

What a powerful review that you did for On Hallowed Ground. I have a personal fondness for reviews which entwine the reader's life with the book that spoke to them. Lovely, lovely review.

posted by countrylife at 12:04 pm (EST) on May 10, 2010

That's OK - just thought I'd ask. Lurk to your heart's content!

posted by sjmccreary at 8:15 pm (EST) on May 6, 2010

Hi Tina

I noticed that you added "When the Mississippi Ran Backwards" to your wishlist. Do you think you'll be able to get it read in time to join the discussion in the MO Readers group? June 15 - plenty of time. Love to have you.

Also, glancing up at your currently reading list, "Food of a Younger Land" sounds interesting - I'll be watching for your comments.

I always enjoy seeing what you've been reading - tons of good stuff.

Sandy

posted by sjmccreary at 10:35 am (EST) on May 6, 2010

Thank you very much!

posted by reneeseinfeld at 7:31 am (EST) on Apr 16, 2010

Re the Mobile Library series, I love cozies and Ireland books, too. I don't even mind books where nothing much happens (such as the latest Joanne Fluke book) when I like the characters. That wasn't true here.

I have too many good books to read to waste time on ones that aren't. I felt bad because it was an ER book but I feel I gave it a fair shot.

posted by lindapanzo at 12:18 pm (EST) on Apr 13, 2010

Thank you for your excellent review of War Torn.

posted by nobooksnolife at 4:58 pm (EST) on Feb 3, 2010

Congratulations on your hot review Tina!

It is snowing here in NE PA and very cold. How is the weather in Maine?

posted by Whisper1 at 7:00 am (EST) on Feb 3, 2010

Awesome Tina. Enjoy!!!

posted by Carmenere at 2:02 pm (EST) on Feb 2, 2010

Just wanted to stop by and congratulate and thank you for your great, heartfelt review of War Torn. I've had the book on my shelves for ages and have yet to get to it. I now know to move it high up the TBR list!

Teresa

posted by theaelizabet at 10:56 am (EST) on Feb 2, 2010

Tina, just a quick note to thank you again for the info on LeechBlock. It looks exactly like what I'm wanting. But it is as you thought, only for FireFox, which I do not have. I searched for a similar product for IE, but didn't locate one. I think I would like to switch to FF, but am having issues with my computer which will not let me download most software - I can't even update IE (I'm still on 6.0!) Before anything else, I need to get it in someplace for a "tuneup" and thorough updating. Then I'll load FF, and then LeechBlock, and then (hopefully) I'll be able to stay on task during working hours!

Sandy

posted by sjmccreary at 1:12 am (EST) on Jan 18, 2010

Hi Tina! There is a group dedicated to putting the pressure on you to clear off the shelves of books you already own called "Books off the Shelves", and it's over here: http://www.librarything.com/groups/booksofftheshelfchal#forums

My goal is 25 books off the shelves, and 75 new books read and reviewed next year.

Cheers
RMD

posted by richardderus at 6:37 pm (EST) on Dec 16, 2009

I understand how that works. This is the time when the house is quiet. I've often stayed up this late working (as in working for money) because it's so easy to concentrate without interruptions. Hope you get enough sleep to be alert at work tomorrow! I need to take my son to school at 6 in the morning, so I really need to get some sleep - I have to go to work tomorrow, too.

posted by sjmccreary at 1:35 am (EST) on Dec 15, 2009

Hi, Tina. Just saw your comment on Linda's thread about being up so late. It's only midnight for her and me, but what are YOU doing still up? Sandy

posted by sjmccreary at 12:58 am (EST) on Dec 15, 2009

Hey, Tina! My thread is too long too, so I'm trying to stall for the same reason. Plus, I'm switching to the 75-book challenge. Hope we both make it! :-)

posted by bonniebooks at 10:50 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2009

Hi, Tina! My computer keeps stalling out when trying to open your thread, so thought I'd come over here to tell you that the book Toast sounds yummy!

posted by bonniebooks at 7:58 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2009

Yep. I'm definitely going to set up a group for next year. I think the consensus was to keep it a challenge group, but run it like we did this year, ie pretty low key on the challenge part. I'm going to try to be more diligent with putting links to the group reads and auxiliary threads in the group description, but other than that, I think things will be much like last year. I hope you'll stick with us. Your thread was a fun one to follow!

So how did a B'morean wind up in Maine? 8^}

posted by drneutron at 11:00 am (EST) on Nov 28, 2009

Hello!

Thanks so much for your comments and tips, as well as becoming a follower - I appreciate it!

I will definitely do what you suggested.

~ Alanna

posted by distractedmusician at 6:31 pm (EST) on Nov 18, 2009

Hello - thanks for letting me know about the broken link on Blogger Giveaways - I actually found two and fixed them both : D

posted by J29x11 at 2:20 pm (EST) on Oct 28, 2009

Thanks for setting me straight on King Tut - glad to know I still have a few functioning brain cells left! I've never read James Patterson before, and have intentionally avoided him lately for the exact reason you just gave. Actually, it was because I thought you had chosen this book that I decided to give it a go. That, and the fact that this one is a nonfiction. I think the co-author is credited on this book - is that the case with his novels?

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

Hi, Tina

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

Thanks, I'm glad to have my first follower! :) I guess I do skip the glitz -- my reviews are more like my own booknotes on what I've read so that I can look back when I think of a certain topic or author or quote, etc. I've been busy adding books to LT but as always it seems I have so many books, so little time!

posted by voracia at 7:01 pm (EST) on Oct 6, 2009

Thanks for adding BannedBooksLibrary to your Interesting Libraries. Happy Reading!

posted by PhoenixTerran at 4:30 pm (EST) on Sep 26, 2009

Oh Tina
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

Congrats on your hot review!

posted by cyderry at 2:21 pm (EST) on Sep 22, 2009

Hi Tina

How is the weather in beautiful Maine?

posted by Whisper1 at 11:33 am (EST) on Sep 22, 2009

Tina, I look at those every day! You'll be able to see that I did add The Unlikely Disciple to my wishlist, which means that I probably won't read it anytime soon - but I'll get to it eventually unless the reviews here start looking unfavorable (and especially if your review is bad). I went ahead and ordered the Deborah Madison book from the library, so I'll enter it when it gets here in a couple of days. I also ordered another of hers about vegetarian cooking (my 16-year old son is vegetarian, and my 54-year old husband is a carnivore. Mealtimes here aren't as fun and easy as they used to be!) If they are good, I'll find copies to buy.

Thanks for the links to the reviews!

Sandy

posted by sjmccreary at 4:39 pm (EST) on Sep 15, 2009

Hi, Tina

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

Hi!
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 makaiju at 3:05 pm (EST) on Aug 29, 2009

No problem, Tina. I thought you might be interested, due to your upcoming cruise. Have fun!!

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

Hey,

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

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To see what you have won, check this link:

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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

Did you ever get [Blood Bayou]? I won it, but never received it.

posted by beckylynn at 2:13 pm (EST) on Jul 23, 2009

Tina, the Elton John/Billy Joel concert at Wrigley Field was fabulous (particularly whenever Billy Joel sang, as far as I'm concerned). About 3 hrs, 20 minutes, nonstop, at Wrigley Field. A few songs together, a mini-concert by EJ, a mini-concert by BJ, and then a few more songs together.

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

Thanks, Tina. I like cultural food books and have added America Eats and Food of a Younger Land to my TBR list. I enjoyed the Hard Tack to Home Fries book on your list.

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'm just going to continue on. I have several partialy finished categories, One or two new ones to start (Gardening books, for example) and a few of my current ones need to be split as they continue to grow. (Biography needs Autobiography and memoirs split off. Austrian cookbooks could to be split off from the Austria category.) I could split books read in German off from various categories as they overfill.

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

A dumb waiter that goes up to the attic? A library annex? Wow...for the first time I'm a tiny bit envious of someone else's library set-up!

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

Thanks. All fifty states are in.

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

Well, for my 999 x 2 challenge, I changed one of the categories to 50 States Fiction and started tossing in some suggestions.

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

Wow--a cruise!! Enjoy. Your evening sounds wonderful, too. I'm heading off for dinner with friends and then a local community/professional theater performance of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tonight.

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

Oh, wow! I'm speechless! Thanks so much ~ I can't WAIT to read it!!!

posted by Storeetllr at 10:43 pm (EST) on Jun 8, 2009

Hi Tina--

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

lol, you're a reading maine-iac! I'm open to dates, a couple others prefer June/July. Come on over to this thread and we'll see what evolves.

posted by DetailMuse at 2:55 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2009

Hi Tina

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

Dear tututhefirst

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

Thanks so much; yours is a lovely reminder of home, and I'll be adding it to my RSS feed once I have a chance to set it up :)

posted by GlitterFem at 5:55 pm (EST) on May 26, 2009

Hola tututhefirst

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

I am still think about the setting up a presidential discussion group. We will see. I want to think it out a little more. There is so much that I want to include and fear that it may become unmanageable.

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

Currently, I am reading Douglas S. Freeman's 7 volume biography on Washington. That will take a few weeks to get through!

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

Hi Tina,
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

Hi Tina - It's always nice to have a new friend, especially one so close to home - thanks for the invitation! I used to read constantly but for some years I've been starting lots of books without actually finishing them. I'm hoping that the mild structure of a challenge and the friendly discussions I've seen on 75 books will keep me on track a bit better than I've managed to do on my own. My photo is MooShu Cat, and I think he must be partly Maine Coon, but not completely since he's so tiny and they're usually big cats, aren't they?

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

Tina
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

Yep! That's exactly what it is .. an Indian wedding cake. (No wonder it reminds you of Penang) No one ever figures out what it is. I hope it will be the design of my wedding cake when I get married in May 2009. I love your pic. I'm still gaping at it! I hope to have a library in the near future.

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

Hi, Tina

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

Hi Tina,

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