MemberMikeBriggs

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Joined: Nov 30, 2006

About My Library

My library contains both the books I've read and those that I own but have not yet read. I've found many great authors by picking up one or more of their books at used book sales (for 5 cents or more). Just never got around to sampling all the authors listed in my library, or author cloud.

Personal Ratings:
My Rating: Rating as reflected on LibraryThing
4.75-5 stars: 5 Stars*
4.25-4.74: 4.5 stars
3.75-4.24: 4 Stars
3.25-3.74: 3.5 Stars
2.75-3.24: 3 Stars
2.25-2.74: 2.5 Stars
1.75-2.24: 2 Stars
1.25-1.74: 1.5 Stars
0.75-1.24: 1 Star
0-0.74: 1/2 star

* Will probably change this to better reflect 5 stars. Maybe only rate 5 stars those that receive 5 stars, though I wish there was a way to rate a book that is rated by me 4.95 stars something other than 4.5 stars.

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"Favorite Books"
- Ty Drago: Phobos
- David Dvorkin: Central Heat
- Eric Flint: 1632
- James W. Huston: Fallout
- James W. Huston: Balance of Power
- Michael Z. Lewin: Family Planning
- Michael Lewis: Blind Side
- Leigh Nichols: Shadowfires
- Carol O'Connell: Killing Critics
- Steven Saylor: Roman Blood
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About Me

I enjoy many things, like reading, cats, TV, movies, sports, . . .

James Madison University (VA)
University of Richmond (VA)
Emmanuel College, Cambridge University

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