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About My Library

Bookshelf philosophy:
* Keep only that which I will re-read or use for reference
* Buy the book only if I adore it and know I will re-read it many times.

Interpreting my star ratings: remember, this is a personal evaluation based solely on what I enjoyed (plotting, creative writing, technically sound construction)

~ or less ~ Life is too short to finish this one

~ Sporadically engaging and readable, although flawed workmanship.

~ Enjoyably readable, though unimpressed with aspects of plot line & 'reveals'.

~ Very good ~ engaging content, characters, plausible themes. Recommended.

~ Highly recommended, for engagement and thoroughly well-done construction.

~ an inspired work; compelling reading (wholly drawn into the narrative in all its aspects, even if aspects have disingenuous situations).

About Me

My Talk history in the 75-Book Challenge Group:
2019 Talk: https://www.librarything.com/topic/303911#
Reading total, 109 in 2019.

2020 Talk: starts here. And the last thread is here.
Reading total, 142 in 2020.

2021 Talk:
2021#1, 2021#2, 2021#3, 2021#4, 2021#5
Reading total, 101 in 2021

2022: decided that topics in the Talk threads can be interesting to peruse occasionally.

However, I didn't have the energy to maintain a thread or keep up with the fast-evolving news.

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