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Feb 9, 2008
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Rachel
About My Library

Most of my print books (those within the "Your Library" collection) were found at resale shops, library sales, and used bookstores, though I preorder or pick up new releases occasionally. I've also started acquiring or borrowing significantly more eBooks and audiobooks; those are added only as I read them and are placed in separate collections, along with borrowed print books.

As far as physical storage, my books are finally all unboxed after a move in summer 2022. Some tags are used for location purposes and will be rearranged as time and interest permit. Prior to the move, I carried out a large-scale weeding/deaccession project, and books that I had read but did not keep or have replaced with eBooks are in the "Withdrawn" collection.

As for the favorite authors, I initially added just about everyone who had written several books I enjoyed. The list has only been edited and expanded occasionally in the past decade or so.

About Me

I'm currently an academic librarian, though I've worked in multiple types of libraries and also taught part-time for several years. Reading in all forms is my favorite hobby, though I also enjoy cooking/baking and, more actively, hiking and nature walks.

I share my home with my remaining senior cat Tara and our very mixed breed dog, Sam, who imagines himself a deerhound. My photo gallery also features a few departed and much-missed feline companions. I hope to welcome a pair of new feline friends later in 2026.

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