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About meWhen I'm not reading, I'm usually writing. I'm currently hard at work on the fifth draft of ARVORE, a fantasy of manners about two brothers training as spies. I hope to start querying agents before the end of the year.
When I'm not writing my arse off, I occasionally engage in such worthwhile activities as blogging, eating sushi, dancing, knitting, making masks, contemplating social issues and wandering aimlessly around whichever city I happen to be in this week.
I graduated from university in June of 2006 with a BA in Classics and Art History. I'm hoping to do my Masters eventually, but for the time being I'm taking a break from academic pursuits. I currently work for my alma mater.
Oh, and since I always rather wonder these things about people on here: I'm twenty-six years old and I'm female.
Currently Reading, Primary: Alien Earth by Megan Lindholm
Currently Reading, Secondary: The Iliad by Homer
Recently Finished, Fiction: Angel: After the Fall vol. 4 by Brian Lynch et al - keeper
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I review everything I read, but I fear I'm rather behind in cross-posting my opinions to LibraryThing. If you'd like to know what I thought of my most recent reads, please check out my book blog, Stella Matutina.
About my libraryWhile I read pretty broadly, I somehow seem to end up keeping more fantasy than anything else. I thought I had a nice, diverse library, until I tagged it all. Blah!
I only keep books that I'm going to read at least once more or that I'll refer back to from time to time. I'd rather see the others go to people who'll enjoy them. Most of these are listed on BookMooch; my account is linked below.
Now that collections have arrived, I've begun reorganizing this catalogue to include books I don't own. These are are all corralled under Sellers, Loaners and Library Books. Sellers are books I've passed along to others, Loaners are books I borrowed from others and Library Books are books I borrowed from the library. Anything that belongs to me is catalogued under Permanent Collection. I still maintain a separate TBR list on my side account, too.
I've written comments for most of my books, detailing my personal experiences with them. Some of these comments also include semi-reviews. I'm slowly but surely entering formal, honest-to-goodness reviews as I reread things and as I admit new books to my collection. I plan to review everything eventually, but it's going to take a while. I tried to steer clear of rereads in 2007, but I did go back over some old favourites in 2008 and am hoping to do the same in 2009.
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posted by OldSarge at 10:34 am (EST) on Sep 6, 2009
posted by Shanra at 4:26 am (EST) on Jul 20, 2009
Cheers
RMD
posted by richardderus at 4:05 pm (EST) on Jun 12, 2009
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posted by Cauterize at 4:37 am (EST) on Apr 9, 2009
Cauterize
posted by Cauterize at 12:54 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2009
You had previously indicated you might be interested in a group read of Danteâs Inferno.I am planning to start my read on Feb 25th. While Iâm not planning to do a college level course in this, I do want to spend a little more serious reading time with this one than I have on some of the others. Please see http://www.librarything.com/topic/56314 to sign up and join the party. Looking forward to 'reading' with you.
Tina (aka Tutu)
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posted by jibrailis at 2:10 pm (EST) on Dec 7, 2008
Whyizzit that there are so few really good vampire stories?
I like Buffy, too, but I find it somewhat uneven when it strays from the vampire plot line and into the mummies, giant bugs, astral projection and the rest of it.
posted by nohrt4me at 4:01 pm (EST) on Nov 24, 2008
Your reading output is awesome! Perhaps you want to challenge yourself to 250 books next?! Almigwin has just started a 250 Book Challenge group. If you're interested, it's here.
Happy reading!
posted by akeela at 2:18 am (EST) on Nov 13, 2008
One last tidbit -
You might enjoy reading her blog, http://webamused.com/milkbreath/, although I admit I feel almost guilty for even knowing about it, it makes me feel like a stalker! O_o
posted by elfreda at 6:52 pm (EST) on Oct 27, 2008
If you search online for Amy Unbounded, the Ashcan Series, you might find some of the stories before "Belondweg Blossoming". I'm definitely searching!
Also, Rachel Hartman's blog mentions she's writing a novel, so there's something to look forward to!
Good reading,
E.
posted by elfreda at 9:19 pm (EST) on Oct 18, 2008
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posted by cmbohn at 12:43 am (EST) on Aug 31, 2008
Really enjoyed your review of House of Dreams (I checked it out because you were the only other person who reviewed it). Made me think I should have elaborated more, since your review totally kicked my review's ass. Just wanted to give you a kudos, since you articulated exactly what I liked about the book.
posted by Cauterize at 7:54 pm (EST) on Aug 27, 2008
An idea for your consideration only. I enjoy your intelligent and informed posts greatly!
Cheers
Richard
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Bob Barker
posted by rmbarker at 10:02 am (EST) on Apr 13, 2008
re: Robertson Davies, I'm definitely going to get on with the Cornish trilogy after I finish up a couple things I'm reading now. I really liked the first book--probably just a bit more than the Salterton trilogy, which I read this previous summer.
take care!
bookie
posted by bookiemonster81 at 3:47 am (EST) on Mar 6, 2008
On a side note, how did you get your profile to link to your other account? I have two accounts (one for books I own and one for books I've read) and I would like them to link, but I couldn't figure out how to do it!
Happy reading,
bookie
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posted by wandering_star at 7:27 pm (EST) on Oct 24, 2007
Caving on your own is a passtime of the very strong minded! Pretty much everyone caves as a group, a) it safer, b) its a lot more fun.
If you want to do more caving the best way is to join a caving club. In the UK at least there is one in every city and most towns, even those a long way from the main caving areas. Such clubs are used to arranging the longer trips needed to get closer to the caves. Of course this does mean committing some time to it, and I'm not sure how it works out with the USs vastly larger geography.
Have Fun.
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posted by bookwormteri at 10:02 am (EST) on Mar 21, 2007
Thank you for your reply to my question about paperback cataloguing.
It's always interesting to learn about other Libaries and it sounds as tho' your Library is hard pressed for funds if it is re-binding books and not fully cataloguing items.
Dispiriting to think you are so underfunded and that this is not a problem confined to the U.K.
Best wishes - Lizzier
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