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Sep 30, 2006
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Brian Herner
About My Library
I started keeping track of the books I read at the beginning of 2003. My 'library' here is only those books (they don't actually reside on my shelves as they have been donated to the local library). My actual library consists of many field guides and a bunch of books waiting-to-be-read. I'm not much of a book collector. Once I read the book, I generally donate it to the library or give it to a friend.

I didn't worry about which edition I read, just picked the first one on the list when I searched.
About Me

Omnivorous Reader, nature lover, love to volunteer. Close to retirement from public library, and hope to do even more of those things.

If I'm forced to pick a favorite book of all time, I'll go with Plainsong, by Kent Haruf, but ask me again next week. Best place to read - anywhere!

My Library - Books I've read starting 1/1/2003

Abandoned - Don't be afraid to abandon a book!

Currently Reading - I usually have a book going at work, and three at home (kindle, from my TBR, library book).

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Chicago suburbs
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