WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? Where? How? Why? What? etc.

I often wonder where people get the book they are reading. I am sure I am not the only one. Was it a friend who loaned it to them or maybe they found it in a dusty old used bookstore, maybe they bought it online. I want to know.

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

The list goes on...inquiring minds want to know.

First give the title of your book and the author and then try to answer the questions below. I have added 2 questions. I hope you all don't mind.

1. Where did you get this book?

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

I'm reading Watership Down by Richard Adams
1.Where did I get this Book?
Houston's Friends of the library sale.

2. How much did it cost me? What is the price on the book?
I paid 35 cents and it is priced $2.50

3. Why did I pick this book to read Now?
To finish out one of my 999 categories.

4. How long has it been on your shelf?
Only about 6 months.

5.So far, what do I like best about this book?
That you get so involved with the characters you forget their rabbits.
What don't I like about this book?
It drags in parts but not enough to stop reading.

6. So far, is it better or worse than I thought it would be?
So far it is what I expected.

7. What page am I on now? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 185 I have 290 pages left.

8. Inside the cover the numbers 25606 is written in pencil.

Finished reading The Mystery of the Yellow Room a few days ago.

My review of The Mystery of the Yellow Room is here,

http://www.librarything.com/work/247690/reviews/51307554

And a more extended version of my thoughts on the book is here,

http://www.librarything.com/topic/72408

Am reading Don't Look Now and Other Stories by Daphne Du Maurier now.

I got this book from the library. I've always loved supernatural stories or stories that had an element of suspense. I saw this book in a fellow LT members' library and knew I wanted to read it. I got it yesterday. So far I've read one and a half stories! And it is matching up to my expectations. So far it is as good as I thought it would be.

I am listening to an unabridged audio book of Persuasion by Jane Austen, read by Juliet Stephenson.

Where did you get this book?
I ordered it on-line.

How much did it cost?
I am trying not to think about that, thank you. I think I may have blown my entire book-buying budget for the month.

Why did you pick this to read now?
I've been too tired even to feel like reading, and needed a treat to cheer myself up.

How long has it been on your shelf?
Under 24 hours.

So far, what do you like best about this book?
Love the wit and the subtlety of the writing, and it is being read perfectly.

So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better. I expected it to be good and it's wonderful.

What page are you on? How many pages left to go?
I am on disc 6 of 9 and worrying about how quickly I am nearing the end.

What makes this unique?
It is brand new.

# 4 My first encounter with Persuasion came from the BBC program Off the Shelf. I had already read Pride and Prejudice and was a fan of Jane Austen. Off the Shelf was one of my favorite programs and one day they started reading an unabridged version Persuasion. And you know what? It was read by Juliet Stephenson! So, it seems like it's probably the same recording that you are listening to, puddleshark. Later on I bought the complete novels of Jane Austen and read it for myself. It was still as good as the first time. Now, Persuasion is my second favorite Austen novel (right after Pride and Prejudice).

I never tried any novels of Jane Austen on cd. I do personally love Persuasion. Some may think P&P more realistic because of how well people disguise their greed. I think Persuasion shows in some ways more true to life interactions between acqauintances. And that love letter and the wonderful ending tops it all off. I think I may read it again very soon.

The Terror by Dan Simmons

1. I won it from a blog giveaway at http://bermudaonion.wordpress.com/

2. It cost me nothing.

3. When I first got it I was daunted by its size but finally worked up the courage to start it.

4. I’ve had it about 6 months.

5. What I like best about the book is that it has managed to stay interesting so far despite its length. What I don’t like about it is the amount of time it spends talking about woman’s bare breasts. Not that it’s pornographic in any way or even really distasteful it just seems excessive and unnecessary.

6. It’s about what I expected, maybe slightly better because I was afraid it would drag.

7. I’m on page 530, with 425 pages left to go.

8. Nothing unique about the book except the damage I managed to do to the cover by carrying it around.

Tobacco Road by Erskine Caldwell

1. Where did you get this book?
amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$12.89 -- no price on book, but listed as $18.95 (ridiculous)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It just caught my eye.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
a little more than seven months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I just started it so really can't judge. It looks like an easy read.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Just started, can't judge.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I've read the foreword and a few pages. There are 184 pages in the book.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing.

OFF TOPIC: How can a book this short be called a novel? Would it not be a novella?

I am reading On the Edge by Ilona Andrews.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com for my Kindle

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$6.39

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I like the author's other books and this one is getting good buzz in the blogsphere.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Downloaded to the Kindle on Sept. 29 which was its official release day.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
So far it is an interesting world this is lodged between our world and the world of magic. The main character is a strong woman trying to make a life for herself and her younger brothers.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It was a little slow at the start primarily because it took me a while to get into the new world and figure out what was happening.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am at the 27% mark.

I am reading A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny in between the other book I am reading.

1. Where did you get this book?
I don't really know. It looks used. The pages are starting to yellow.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The price on the book is $4.99. I don't know what I paid.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It is October! It has become a sort of tradition for a certain group of people to read a chapter a day in October. Each chapter is dated.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Probably a couple of years. I kept missing the start of October and it seemed wrong to read it any other time.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
All I have read is the Prologue and Chapter 1 both of which are told by the watchdog who apparently just watches. Thus far the book is curious. I am tempted to read ahead but will try to restrain myself to get the proper impact.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I really had no expectations. I have read many books by Zelazny. This one is definitely different than his usual style.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 6 and have 274 pages to go.

# 7 "What I don’t like about it is the amount of time it spends talking about woman’s bare breasts. Not that it’s pornographic in any way or even really distasteful it just seems excessive and unnecessary."

That is the same complaint I had with The Pillars of the Earth, which otherwise has a wonderfully fresh plot line. I found the endless descriptions of sex and naked women (or men wanting to see any women they see naked) quite tedious. I had mentioned this fact in my review of the book too.

I am just getting ready to begin The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

1. Where did you get this book?
Originally, IDK. At the moment, I pulled it from one of the shelves in my linen cupboard. (yes, yes, books all over the house)

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
IDK. $13.95.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because it is Banned Books Week and I only had this one and To Kill a Mockingbird left that I own.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Probably about 8 years.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
IDK, because I am just getting ready to start it. I guess, the cover.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Same answer as #5.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 0 with 277 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It's not used, just old and there is nothing unique about it other than it is a Banned Book.
belva

Finished Daphne Du Maurier’s Don’t Look Now and Other Stories Thursday night. It’s an above average book for me. Quite interesting in parts. My review,

http://www.librarything.com/work/51251/reviews/51455385

or my 50 Book Challenge page,

http://www.librarything.com/topic/72408

Right now I'm reading The Hollow Man or The Three Coffins by John Dickson Carr.

I've borrowed this book from the library. Being a mystery buff, I’ve always wanted to read this book as it is considered to be the best locked room mystery ever written. One of my fellow mystery fans is always talking about John Dickson Carr’s works. That was another reason for picking up this book. So far it is living up to my expectations. I’ve finished reading the first two chapters of the book.

Stupid touchstones!

I am reading 'Tis, a Memoir by Frank McCourt.

I got this book from my little local library.

I picked this book as it is the sequel to Angelas's Ashes which I recently read and loved.

It had been on my shelf for only 3 days, which is the length of time it took me to read my previous library pick... The Sugar Queen.

So far what I love is the writing and the author himself as he makes me wish I could have met him. And of course I needed to learn more of his story after reading Angela's Ashes.

So far I'm disappointed in the direction the author's life has taken and that it is taking him so long to figure things out and find himself and his direction. I'm annoyed with him for drinking so much after what he went through with his alcoholic father. He spends way too much and time and money in bars, pubs and clubs even though he seems to be always broke.

I am on page 350. Only about 20 pages to go. I plan to get his Teacher Man from the library soon too.

A sporting biography of Former Olympic Gold medal winner Audley Harrison Realising The Dream.

1. Where did you get this book?
At a car booy sale

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me 50P it is a hard back in excellent condition and retails for £16:99.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
To get inside Audley's mind lol I have asked him to work with me and will ask him again. For those of you who don't know who he is, he is a British Heavy weight boxer and I believe if he got his head right he would become a world champion.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Two days

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the mans brutal honesty he's story reinforces the link between poverty, crime and lack of education and hence opportunity in life.
Audley like most people from our backgroud had to do it all the hardway, he went onto get himself a degree from a redbrick university, helping to remove the sterotype that all boxers are obtuse. We are not, it takes fortitude and brains to get in the ring and out fox your opponent.
There is nothing I dislike about the book it resonates with me, because I have been there.
6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
When reading books in general I tend to put expectation to one side. I am happy to cast judgement on the book after I have read it. And then I only strive to offer positive criticsm.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 73 at the start of chapter 4 titled aprops An all-round education.
The last page of the book is 245 so not to many left to devour.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it.

The book was unblemished when I bought it but now I have put my name, date of purchase and place of purchase into the inside cover like I do with every book.
I highlighted this Aphorism in green highlighter:

Learn to love adversity and you will learn to love life.
Audley Harrison

Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo

1. amazon.com

2. $14.95 - $10.17

3. I usually order several books at a time and have many older ones that I have not yet read. There's no rhyme nor reason to my selections. Sometimes I start in one place and read each book as it comes up next -- sometimes I just look until a book grabs me, as in the case of this one.

4. Richard Russo previously, enjoyed it and had always intended to read more. I still have quite a few to go to complete my collection.

7. 305 out of 642

8. New book.

I'm currently reading a historical romance, The Bride and the Beast by Teresa Medeiros.

1. Where did you get this book?

I can't remember for sure but I suspect either the used book store or BookMooch.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Not sure how much it cost me but the cover price is $6.50.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I was racing to leave the house yesterday before work and knew I would finish the last few pages of the book I was currently reading. This one was in the bookcase closest to me and I knew it was on one of my Challenge lists. So, I grabbed it and ran out the door.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Since July 2, 2008 according to the entry date which is probably pretty accurate.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

It is a pretty entertaining little tale. Kind of a take off of the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale, but I'm not entirely sure that the hero is actually beastly. His appearance is pretty ambiguous. I like how the author has made it a mystery.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I didn't really have any great expectations going in. I am enjoying the story so that's nice.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 125 of 324.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It is obviously an older massmarket paperback and is a little yellowed. Haven't really noticed anything else very distinctive about it.

I'm also theoretically still reading Bio of an Ogre but don't have any sort of an update on this one. I really need to pick it back up.

I am reading Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
I paid $15.21 and the cover price is $26.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series is on my "must read right now" list. I waited only long enough to finish my current book before beginning it.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I added it to my LibraryThing on Oct. 1 and started reading it yesterday.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the relationship between Elena and Clay. I like the mystery aspect of this one as they head to Alaska to track down some werewolves who are man eaters and causing trouble for the other werewolves.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
So far it is as good as I thought it would be. I like the story.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
118/339

I'm reading the 1966 Norton Critical Edition of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

1. Where did you get this book?
A tag sale

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
50 cents (I think) and $1.85

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because the Monthly Author Reads group is reading Henry James, it seemed a good October read, and it fits into one of my 999 Challenge categories

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since July of this year

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
(I'm cheating a bit with this answer, as I've read the book before) I like the ambiguity of the text and the question left up in the air about the reliability of the narrator

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Having read it before, it's about what I expected. A little better, perhaps, because I'm noticing more than I did the first time I read it (and remembering the lectures/discussions about it in class probably helps as well).

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 14 of 88 (not counting the extra materials in the Norton Critical).

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

There is an address label on the title page for a Mrs. Ernest L. Hirst of Kew Gardens, N.Y. And while I may find more underlines as I read further, so far the only phrase underlined is "high chair."

Edited to close the bold tag. (Oops)

I am reading Shiver by Maggie Steifvater.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The cover price is $17.99. The web site says I paid $11.46.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I try to read the YAs I receive fast so that I can donate them my HS Media Center and get them off my huge TBR pile. It has been getting a lot of buzz on the blogs I read and I have been thinking about buying it for a while.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I added it to LibraryThing on October 6.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like that it looks like it will be told from two viewpoints - the girl and the boy who is sometimes a wolf.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I like that it is thus far told in the first person. I like the voice of the boy/wolf. The girl seems to be a little passive in the part I have read so far.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 6 of 392 and just beginning Chapter 3.

I'm reading ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ by Thomas Hardy, Penguin Classics paperback.

1. Can't remember. I'm pretty sure I had it from a bookshop, as opposed to online (see 3. & 4.).

2. Can't remember, but it says £3-50 on the cover, so I assume this is what I paid.

3. & 4. This is one of the few Thomas Hardy novels I've never read, but I've always been intending to. I think I spotted it in a bookshop sometime, brought it home and put it in my shelves, then promptly forgot about it. So I've no idea how long I've had it. I spotted it again while cataloguing my books on LT and put it in a little pile of unread books I found at the same time, and I got down to it a few days ago.

5. I suppose that what I'm liking best about it is Hardy's prose. But I'm finding this book heavy going. The main protagonists, Dick and Fancy, are the most boring pair of dickheads and I want to throw rocks at them. Also, in my opinion, this edition has a singularly useless and irrelevant set of notes - there have been a number of instances where I could have done with some help with the language and mores of a hundred years ago.

6. Hardy is one of my favourite novelists, ('Far from the Madding Crowd' would be among my half-dozen all-time favourites every time) so I was quite expecting to enjoy this. It's a disappointment. Perhaps it will warm up in the second half.

7. I'm on page 97 out of 159.

8. None - bought it new.

I'm reading Zulu Hart by Saul David

1. I bought this book at Chapter's Bookstore in Langley, B.C.

2. I don't know for sure, but I suspect it was more than I thought I should have as I see I have picked off the price tag.

3. I picked this book to read now because I am working on the Alphabet Challenge and the title of this book starts with "Z".

4. Again not sure, but I think I bought this book early in the year.

5. What I like best about the book is that it is a great story, about the Zulu War in 1879, the massacre at Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. My only complaint is that the main character is only 18 yet he seems to be the one who knows what everyone else should be doing.

6. Actually this book is far better than I thought it would be. The author is an historian so I thought the book would be very dry and full of facts, while he does impart much historical information, he is also delivering a great story.

7. I am on page 316 out of 376, will probably finish it today.

8. New book, so no marks or highlights.

I am reading Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The cover price is $16.00. I paid $10.88.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It is a YA and I want to read it so that I can get it to my HS Media Center for the kids who love paranormals. I also want to get it off my TBR shelf before something else arrives. The shelf is full and I refuse to start piling books on the floor again when I finally got them all on shelves.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I purchased it on Oct. 2 and added it to LibraryThing on Oct. 6.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the main character. She is a misfit in her family of witches. She has a major case of sibling rivalry with her "perfect" sister Rowena. She has already encountered two men -- a somewhat mysterious professor at NYC who wants her to find a missing family heirloom and a childhood friend that has now returned to the area.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is good. I am getting involved in the story and want to know what happens next. The style is clear and readable.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 72 of 292.

orlando virginia woolf

1. Where did you get this book?

amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

$10.01 marked down from $13

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

in honor of its publication 81 years ago today & because it falls into the "1001 books you must read" category of my 999 challenge

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

since it was published (annotated harcourt edition: 0-15-603151-5) in july 2006

5a. So far, what do you like best about this book?
the language compels me to read it aloud

5b. What don't you like about this book?
the sentences are way too short (ha!)

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
88 of 241

Finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo just now. My review here,

http://www.librarything.com/work/1541442/reviews/51423226

Or my 50 Book Challenge Thread,

http://www.librarything.com/topic/72408

I’ve started reading The Girl who Played with Fire. I have borrowed the first two parts of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy from a friend. I've finished the first one so I'm moving on to the second. Not because I loved the first book but because I’m trying to return these books as early as possible so that I can start on something else. So far it seems to be just like the first book. I've finished reading the first 50 or so pages.

Sheba by Jack Higgins.

1. Where did you get this book? Thrift shop

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? 35 cents!

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? It was on top of the pile.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About 3 weeks.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Not far enough in it to decide.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Better...I'm already drawn into the story.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 10 of 272

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Average used book with a few creases.

Redwall by Brian Jacques

1. Where did you get this book? Got it at the bookstore.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $7.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? It was on my self and I've been meaning to get to it. So, why not now?

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? Less than a year but more than 3 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Ok, it's a bit predictable, you know the good guy is going to win. But, then, that's what I like about it. It pulls you right in the story and you end up cheering for the good guy to win.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? It's better than I thought. I've been reading a lot of YA lit lately (trying to get out of my SciFi & Horror rut) and some of the YA stuff turns out to be very well written. The authors don't dumb it down and it makes the stories appealing to all age groups.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? Truthfully, I'm on page 324 which leaves me with about 9 pages to go. There are 333 pages.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. The only marks are the ones I'm leaving behind. I've been carrying this book with me almost everywhere. It's starting to look as if I sleep with it (oh, wait, I do!).

I am reading Fire by Kristin Cashore.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The list price is $17.99 and I paid $10.52.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I have been waiting for this since shortly after I finished Graceling. It has been getting a lot of buzz on the blogs I read. I'm also trying to read the YAs I get fast so that I can donate them to my HS Media Center and get them in the hands of my students.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I pre-ordered it on Sept. 18 and added it to my LibraryThing on Oct. 7.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the world. I like political fantasies. I like coming-of-age stories. This is that kind of book.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is as good as I thought it would be. It is similar in style to Graceling. The pace is rather slow, the language is rich, the conflicts are often internal rather than external. In this case the country is on the verge of war but the main focus is on Fire learning who she is and where she fits in her country.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 310 of 461.

I can recommend this for thoughtful YAs. It is not a light, fluffy read.

Finished The Girl who Played with Fire Thursday night. My review,

http://www.librarything.com/work/1769540/reviews/51715402

Or my 50 Book Challenge thread,

http://www.librarything.com/topic/72408

I've started on Murder is Easy by one of my favorite authors Agatha Christie. I picked this book up from a local bookstore. I read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl who Played with Fire back to back last week. Now I’m reading this to give me some respite from all those fast paced, action packed, ultra modern books. I'm going to savor this one and it should calm down my nerves! It has been on my shelf for about a week now. It is still too early to tell what I like or dislike about this book. But there are very few Agatha Christie books that I haven't liked. So, there is a fair chance that I'm going to like this one too. This is a brand new book and it's all mine!

Just about to finish Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? £1:50

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I have been reading on and off for a year now and it is enjoyable. Every now and again I come across something in physics and run back to this book. Here is what sparked my latest interest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP_d14zi8jk

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I bought it in December 2006.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book?
The humour is just great but Abbott was dealing with a difficult topic for the non mathematician.

What don't you like about this book?
There is nothing not to like about it.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I strive to suspend judgement, expctation can be a killer.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 52 another 30 to go.
8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It has my name in it, as do all of my books. It came new and it is still in good condition.

#39 that youtube was really interesting. Ever read up on robotic lifeforms or the lefr of mechanic beings? I have to look it up,but there is this Scandinavian guy who follows these machines that move with the wind along beaches. Interesting how he defines life.

I am reading Belong to the Night which is an anthology by Cynthia Eden, Shelley Laurenston, and Sherrill Quinn.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com for my Kindle

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$8.96

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I wanted something light and fluffly. I have read other things by Laurentson and enjoyed them. Who wouldn't want to read a novella entitled "The Wolf, the Witch, and Her Lack of Wardrobe".

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Just downloaded it today.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the witch. She is definitely a "take no prisoners" kind of person.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is just right for my current reading mood.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm am at the 4% mark.

I am reading Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama

1. Where did you get this book? I got the book online from the Quality Paperback Books bookclub.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? I think I got it in a buy one/get one free deal so let's say it was free. It must have been a special printing for them because I do not see a price on the book.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I had just finished Son: A Psychopath and His Victims by Jack Olsen, which is a creepy biography of Spokane rapist Kevin Coe. I wanted to read something more uplifting and "good for me" after that.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? I've had it on my TBR pile for close to a year.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I like the tone--humility and the intelligence without sugarcoating what could be viewed negatively by others. I've just started the book, so there isn't anything I don't like, except that I am already aware that it is kind of long and I generally don't care for long books.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? It is better. Easier to read. More interesting.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 14/450 (Aargh!)

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing unique at all except that it doesn't have a price on it.

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

1. Where did you get this book?
Barnes and Noble

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
List is $29.95. I think it ended up being around $18.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Finished Wicked and this was next on the list.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Just over a month.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I'm enjoying it. I love the way Brown weaves fact into his fiction. I don't like all the really, really short chapters.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
So far, meeting my expectations.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
90 of 509

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
N/A - book is brand new

I'm reading The Paris Review Interviews edited by Philip Gourevitch

1. Where did you get this book?
The library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
free for me. The book is marked $16.00.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because I had a lot of books from the library, I picked this up because I figured it would either be 1. a quick decision whether or not to continue reading it or 2. a quick read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
about a week or so

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I'm enjoying seeing what different authors say about their craft, their different approaches to writing, and especially their humor

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better. When I took a look at the authors included, I was a little disappointed that I'd only read books by a few, and thought that it might be a tad boring to read about authors I'd never read. But the first interview by Dorothy Parker was a hoot, and every interview since then has been equally wonderful, in different ways. (I can just see my TBR pile growing incrementally with each interview)

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
62; 438 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
just the regular library markings is all

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The Invisible Man by H.G.Wells
1. Where did you get this book? Amazon

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $2

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I wanted something appropriate for the Halloween season.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About a year.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? It's well written, of course. The only thing I really don't like is the tiny font size, at 41 I'm getting closer to large print every day!

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? About what I expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 66 of 110

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Nothing. Bought new.

It's been a while since I posted. It's nice to know that my thread can do without me.

I am reading Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts

1. Where did you get this book?

I got this book from a small used book store in the next town from where I live

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

I got this book for $5.50. Sells for $10.99 in Canada.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I picked up this book on Oct. 14th and couldn't stop thinking about it. It had to be the next book on my list.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

The afternoon of Oct. 14, 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I am enjoying the idea of three young boys having the same birthday, being the best of friends, sharing secrets, staying connected after becoming men. The only part I am having a hard time with is the mention of sex. It isn't throughout the book but when it is mentioned it does go on just a tad too long.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I have to say better. Even though I was hooked when the owner of the book store was telling me about it. I don't normally enjoy Nora Roberts as much as I enjoy this book. I will definately have to buy the other two books in the series.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Almost done actually. I am on page 290 with only 32 pages left.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Inside the front cover marked in pencil is the price. Someone has underlined in pencil about 5 words throughout the book.

Recently I read a great novel based on the life of Ramanujan,the famous mathematician written by David Leavitt The title of the novel is The Indian Clerk It describes the life of Hardy and how he brought Ramanujan to Cambridge..If you have patience to read the first 100pages,the book will surely take you to the end .
I first saw the book in a mall at Santacruz The price was Rs500 I was not sure whether I would be able to read it so I didnt buy it there after 3/4months I happened to see the same bk in a raddishop where the man wanted Rs 150 I bought it at once At the most I would wast only that much if I couldnt read or didnt like it. But when yesterday I finished reading I felt very lucky to have got and read it.
i didnt understand the mathematical part but as a story of complex human relations. I fond it very absorbing,enriching and rewarding experience. I want everybody to read it.The publishers hv their website www.bloomsbury.com
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I am reading Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
I paid $17.16 and the cover price is $26.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I've been hearing about it on Laura Anne's blog and had it pre-ordered. It moved to the top of my list as soon as it arrived.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I added it to LibraryThing on Oct. 7.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the world that is being created. It looks to be a big political fantasy with an interesting system of magic.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is a littler slower-paced than the books I have been reading. I am enjoying getting into the story. However, it is the first of a trilogy and I know I will be waiting for years for the rest.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 164 of 374.

I will likely be donating it to my HS Media Center after I finish it. I have lots of kids who like to read fantasies. I might as well spread the wealth while waiting for the rest of the trilogy. Also, donating it saves room on my crowded shelves for books I plan to read again. (If I want to read this one again. I can borrow it from my library.)

Mr Tompkins in Paperback George Gamow

1. Where did you get this book?
Charity Shop and it is in excellent condition with a very attractive cover.

http://www.librarything.com/work/160412

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
50 pence

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I just love reading books about Quantum Physics and this little book is written for us laymen. It really is an excellent book.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since June 2009.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Gamow is explaining the very strange microscopic world through the eyes of a character called Mr Tompkins. Tompkins seems to be a bit of a daydreamer and his reveries take him into the subatomic world.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
This is one of the best books I have read on quantum physics and I have read a fair few in my time.
7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 115 it ends at 186.

I am reading Terence Frisby’s 'Kisses on a Postcard', a touching, and at times very funny account of him and his older brother Jack, aged seven and eleven, as WWII evacuees to the Cornish hamlet of Doublebois. There they lived for three years with ‘Uncle Jack’, a former Welsh miner with good old-Labour views, and his warm-hearted wife ‘Auntie Rose’. A charming, uplifting book.

To Hell and Back by Audie Murphy.
1. Where did you get this book? Used bookstore.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $2; $3.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I felt a need for non-fiction.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? 2 or 3 months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? It's a faster read than I expected; It tends to ramble a bit, almost like reading a diary at times.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Leaning towards slightly better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 78 of 273.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. It's curled up worse than a question mark. I tried (and failed!) to flatten it.

I am reading Courtroom 302 by Steve Bogira

1. Where did you get this book?
My local library.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Nada, but it's priced at $14.95 (US)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Ever since I read Michael Jackson Conspiracy, a book which gives you a "fly on the wall" in the courtroom feel, I've been interested in reading up on more real-life court "drama." (Once upon a time I dreamed of being a paralegal and/or a court stenographer, so it's not too much of a stretch for me.) My library has a small section on law related books. The title of this one caught my attention, so I read the back cover and brought it home.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I checked this book, along with a few others, out a few weeks ago. I had brought home more "interesting" reads that I thought I would dive into first, but this one has proven itself a winner.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the judge the book is focusing on. He seems like a decent "stand up" kind of guy. However, there are some disturbing facts brought up here about how the court system works and who the people are that are caught up in it. There are some "wake up and smell the coffee" moments in here.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It's better.

7. What page are y ou on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Pg. 141 out of 347

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing unique about it, just a simple paperback. The court is in Chicago, and the author lives in Evanston, Illinois. I have relatives who live there; makes me wonder if they're neighbors. HA!

I am reading Tempted by P.C. and Kristin Cast.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$9.89 with a cover price of $17.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I need to read it quickly and get it to school for my students who have been clamoring for it since they finished book 4.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
It arrived in my mailbox today.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I have just read the first scene (which I had previously read on the author's web site.) The action starts immediately.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I am expecting it to be as exciting and interesting as the rest of the series has been.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 4 of 319.

I am reading Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur.



1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com for my Kindle

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$6.39 with a cover price of $7.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I was in the mood for some urban fantasy and I have read the rest of the books in the series.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I added it to my LibraryThing on Oct. 27, 2009.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the world that Arthur creates. I like Riley Jensen. She is strong, smart and smart-mouthed.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I am expecting it to be as exciting and interesting as the rest of the series has been. I want to know how she deals with the soul-mate that she doesn't even like. I want to know if the baby plot works out.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am at the 36% part and beginning Chapter 6.

I'm presently reading The Crystal Throne by Kathryn Sullivan

1. Where did you get this book?

At a library book sale.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

I think it cost $1.00, the price on the back is $14.00.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I put it on both my 999 Challenge under fantasy and my Paranormal 999 Challenge under witches and since I'm behind on both I thought I'd read one that can be knocked off both lists.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I'm pretty sure I've had it over a year. The computer I'm using is funky and I can no longer look at book pages to check.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

The story has talking horses called "Fleet Ones" and I'm enjoying them. What bugs me about the story is that the author obviously leaned heavily on LoTR while writing. It really isn't a huge complaint for me, just a little irritating.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

This was originally a self-published piece picked up by Amber Quill Press after receiving an EPPIE Award (self-publishing award). So, I wasn't entirely sure how it would be but I've been pleasantly surprised so far. It has been a pretty entertaining tween fantasy story.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 157 of 214.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

I did pick this up used at a library book sale so it is a little worn. The oddest thing is that some of the the white writing on the cover is bumpy and I accidently scratched some of it away with my fingernail.

Just started The Last Templar

1. Where did you get this book?
From a charity shop

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

£6.99 although there was a for sale sticker on it £3.99 it cost me £1.00.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I just finished reading The Cathars by Sean Martin and wanted to read a novel along the same theme.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Bought in August 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I just read the prologue which describes the fall of Jerusalem to the Saracens. Two templars are instructed to flee with something in a chest it might be the grail. :)

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Its to early to say I am about to start chapter one. The prologue was pretty graphic i felt like I was really there.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 7 of 439.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

The book is in excellent condition, with no distinguishing marks. That is until I get hold of them then I put my name in them and state time and place bought. In books which are about science I get a highlighter pen and draw all over them. lol

Here is Khoury's website with reviews for anyone who is interested:

http://www.raymondkhoury.com/content/saying.asp#templar

People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

1. Where did you get this book?
Coles Book Store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
I paid the listed price which was $16.50 plus the taxes.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
This is a November read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I brought the book on August 9 of this year.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
The detailed information and the thoughts of the main character.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is better than what I was expecting. After reading reviews about this book I knew that I would love this book.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
53 of 372.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Book is new but because it has been in and out of my bag since November 2nd the cover has a small curl to it. :(

#48 I have had this on my shelf for a long time too. I should move it up on my list

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

1. Where did you get this book?
Rock Point Books

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Price is $14.95. Cost was that plus tax.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I wanted something different to read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since July

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
The writing style. The language is used beautifully.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
About on par so far.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
45 of 428

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It is signed by the author. It is also an oversized paperback.

A Flickering Light by Jane Kirkpatrick

1. Where did you get the book? Won it in a giveaway to book clubs
2. How much did it cost? free
3. Why did you decide to read it now? book club is in one week
4. How long has it been on the shelf? 3 months
5. What do you like best? interesting look at the early 1900s, early photography and the author's grandmother
6. Is it better or worse than you thought it would be? better
7. What page are you on? p. 280 of 377
8. What makes book special? the author will call us for a question/answer session on the day book club meets

The Pig Who Sang to the Moon by Jeffrey Masson
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pig-Who-Sang-Moon/dp/0099285746/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s...

1. Where did you get this book?
My local charity shop in North London.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me £2 it is priced at £7.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because I was talking to a world famous scientist whose work is all to do with consciousness and asking are animals conscious and more importantly are they telepathic. This book is also about those themes so I was inspired to start reading it now.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since August 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
The compassion the authour exudes for animals.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Let you know when I finish but it really makes interesting reading.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
17 of 277

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It is in excellent condition in pencil is written
2__
241
15/8
So it had not been on their bookshelf long before I snapped it up.
I just noticed the American cover to this book and I prefer the one I have it is much more graphic and hits home.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pig-Who-Sang-Moon/dp/0099285746/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s...

Finished The Enchanted April. My review,

http://www.librarything.com/work/150163/reviews/52746128

Or on my 50 Book Challenge thread,

http://www.librarything.com/topic/72408

Right now I'm reading The Playboy of the Western World by J. M. Synge.

I picked this book to read now because it has been on my TBR pile for quite sometime. The atmosphere of this play is pretty refreshing. It is just as I thought it would be. It is a very short play. I'm on page 20. Still have some 30-40 pages to go.

I am just going to start Lament by Maggie Stiefvater.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
I paid $9.95 and the cover price is $9.95.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It was on the top shelf of my TBR bookcase. I want to read it and donate it to my my HS Media Center. I just finished a mystery and want something different.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I added it to my LibraryThing on Oct. 6, 2009.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I haven't started it yet. I read and liked Shiver and like fantasy. This, her first novel, got a starred review in Booklist.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
The book starts with a boy in a well and a bird in a cage who is being tortured by a beautiful lady. The boy is feeling the bird's pain. Intriguing!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page ix of the Prologue.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
The book is a brand new trade paperback with a black cover decorated by a silver dagger and a few green clovers.

The Holy Grail by Giles Morgan

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Holy-Grail-Pocket-Essentials/dp/190404834X/ref=sr_1_7?ie...

1. Where did you get this book?
One of those bookshops that sell at reduced prices in Essex England.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
£2.99 & £9.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It follows the theme having just finished The Last Templar and The Cathars.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
since 2007.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the fact that it is refreshing my memory. I know all this stuff but it is buried deep within the subconscious mind. LOL

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is well written and well researched.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
43 of 152

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It has my name in it :) bought new!

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by, Katherine Howe
1.Where did you get this book? State Library

2. How much did it cost you? Nothing what is the price on the book? Not sure

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Book Club

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? Hasn’t been

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I’m still hoping to get to a best part~~What I don’t like about it is the dialect talk with h’s instead of r’s it’s a bit confusing- the thee’s and perchance’s are enough to evoke the time period.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Worse

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 100 - 209

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Nothing really

Hanger 18 by Robert Waverka (Touchstone isn't working for this one)

1. Where did you get this book? Amazon

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $4/$1

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I was tired of seeing it gather dust.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About 6 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? It's getting off to a slow start.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Neither yet.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 52 out of about 166

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. It looks like a mouse chewed on a corner. When I was 12 my Father took me to see this movie, so I was inspired to read the book out of nostalgia.

Wraeththu by Storm Constantine

1. Where did you get this book?
A friend of mine sent this to me from New Zealand. She loved the trilogy so much, she ordered a newer edition and sent me her old copy.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It didn't cost me anything. Don't have the book with me right now, so I don't know the price on it.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I've met my 3-book quote for November and thought I could start a big fat book, and I wanted to read this one next so I can talk about it with my friend.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
About a month or two.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Don't know yet; I'm just about to start it.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Same.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 1... about 800 or so pages to go!

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
No markings that make it unique, just the fact that it was from a very good friend who wanted to share something she loved so much. :)

Sourcery by Terry Pratchett

1. Where did you get this book?
McKays Books

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$4.95. Originally £5.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Life's been stressful lately and I needed something fun to read. Besides, I missed Discworld.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
2 months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
It is classic Pratchett so far, loving it.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It's on par, though I'm not far in.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
22 of 270

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It's a UK printing. Has the original cover art which I like better than the US covers.

I'm presently reading Carnival by Elizabeth Bear

1. Where did you get this book?
The library.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It didn't cost me anything. The price on the book is $6.99.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Somebody recommended it on the science fiction thread of the FantasyForum group. It sounded interesting so I requested it from the library even though my tbr pile is threatening to overwhelm me. I have no self control.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
It sat for about three days while I finished what I was reading at the time.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the characters and the world building. The fact that it is holding my attention and interest is wonderful. My only quibble is the standard science-fictionany made up words for some things and the way the author uses a few different names for the same character. In the narration his last name is used and when being addressed by other characters it is either his first name or nickname.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I'm never sure if I'll be able to follow a story. Sometimes I think my reading preferences are dumbing down as I get older and then I find a book like this with a relatively complex plot and it makes me happy that it holds my interest. I guess that makes it better than I thought it might be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 109 of 392.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It has some spots but is overall in very good condition for a library paperback.

The Shadow of The Wind by, Carlos Ruiz Zafron

1. Where did you get this book?
I got the audio book from the State Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?Nothing

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?Well I actually picked it last month it was Oct. Book Club read and I didn't get it till a week ago

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?hasn't been

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
its an interesting story if a little slow at times

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
about what I expected

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?I am on tape 7 out of 11

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Its has a dumb case and everytime you open it all the tapes fall out!

Unseen by Nancy Bush

1. Where did you get this book?
A friend has lent it out to me. A very good friend.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
This cost me nothing but my friend probably paid $8.49 Canadian, which is the price of the book.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I finished a book that really had me thinking. I was tired of thinking. Wanted something that was quick.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I am guessing about 3 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
It is classic Pratchett so far, loving it.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
All the books that my friend has given to me has been good. I thought she had messed up big time this time. The beginning almost turned me away.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
70 of 376

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
As always, my friends books have her name written in them, the binding is cracked in many places, and have already come across a page she had folded down.

I am reading a 1885 copy of Chatterbox published by Estes & Lauriat of Boston.

1. Where did I get this book?
A lot of old books at an auction.

2. How much did it cost me?
Spent $30.00 on the lot of 12 books including 3 additional Chatterbox issues from 1909, 1910 and 1911.

3. Why did I pick this book to read now?
I need to throughly check it for any damages and missing pages and I decided to start with the oldest issue of the 4.

4. How long has it been on your shelf?
Just purchased them this week.

5. So far, what do I like best about this book?
The interesting old stories and woodcut prints that are part of this old book made for children of that date and the really neat old advertising. Plus the beautiful chromolithograph color pictures.

What don't I like about this book?
Do not know yet as I just started reading it.

6. So far, is it better or worse than I thought it would be?
So far it is what I expected.

7. What page am I on now? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 51 of the 412 in the book.

8. It is 124 years old.

wow...that certainly would make interesting reading

callmejacx is that Unseen Academicals by, Terry Pratchett?? I just ordered that!

no sorry susie...it's Unseen By Nancy Bush.

Falling Angels by, Tracy Chevalier-AUDIO
Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
This was a recommended book from LT.

1. Where did you get this book?
The Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Free price on box is $34.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Needed something to listen to while I wait for The Angels Game to get here from the State Library

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I’ve been looking at it on the shelf for a few months now

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
So far it’s not bad if a little slow

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Not sure

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Tape 2 out of 6

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Just that it’s a library copy.

PS-callmejacx-Touchstone still goes to Unseen Academicals.

I am almost finished with A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY and I think it's brilliant. I don't want it to end. It cost me nothing since I'm a book critic and it just fell into my mail slot. Also, it's by my publisher, so I'm biased!

I picked it to read because the first page grabbed me, which is always my litmus test. (Though a frilly cover will turn me off.)

It's been on my shelf for only a few days before I picked it up.

What I love is the characters--real, thorny, unpredictable. There really is nothing I am unhappy with.

It's even better than I expected. I had seen reviews about it.

I have four pages left! Ack! I should be reading!

It's really a great book, about a father so obsessed with his grown son that he comes unhinged when his son starts up a relationship with a neighbor's daughter, who years ago, when she was a teenager was accused of killing her baby.

Caroline Leavitt

The Angel's Game by, Carlos Ruiz Zafon -- AUDIO

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I picked this because I loved The Shadow of the Wind so I wanted to read/listen to another by this author

1. Where did you get this book?

State Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Nothing got it from the library because audio is expensive!

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Because I recently finished another book by this author

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

It came in the mail yesterday

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I just started it only a little way into tape one

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

The only thing is I wish it was the same narrator as Shadow he was really good

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Tape one of thirteen

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing too exciting just a regular audio book

I am reading a couple of books but one of them The Coffin Trail by Martin Edwards is really a stand-out book.

1. I picked this book because I saw it touted here on LT. It's the first in a series of three (so far) and I ordered all three.

2. The book is marked $14.95 which is about what I paid. More than I usually pay for ordered books, but I really wanted it.

3. I picked this book now because I was in the mood for a good mystery and it fits in with my Alphabet Challenge.

4. I think its been on my TBR shelves since last spring.

5. What I like best so far is firstly that it is set in the Lake District of England, and I haven't read many mysteries about that area. The story is good, an intriguing investigation of a cold case told from two different perspectives, well written and nicely plotted to hold my interest.

6. The Coffin Trail is about what I hoped for. I had high expectations for this book and it's living up to them.

7. I am on page 112 with 174 pages left.

8. Brand new book with no distinguishing marks, stains or folds.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Where did you get this book?
I got this book at a friends small used book store in the next town.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
U.K. 65p Australia $1.95 New Zealand $2.20 Canada $1.95. I haven't seen those prices for a long long time. I ended up paying $2.50. Go figure. lol

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
My husband had just finished reading it and remcommended it to me.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since Oct 16, of this year.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
It is a fast, interesting read. I am loving the style of writing. Makes me want to read it outloud.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is much better than what I thought it would be. I knew that I would enjoy it but I didn't think it would be a book that I would have trouble putting down.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 74 of 188.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Inside the cover is the price of $2.50 written in pencil on the top right hand corner. The book itself is in excellant condition. It's pages have yellowed but it gives off that classic touch that make the read even more appealing.

#71 This is the last in Agatha Christie's Poirot series. Have you read any of the others in the series?

Under the Dome by Stephen King

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you?
$14.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Have been doing alot of non-fiction and literary type reading this past year. Needed something a little lighter. This one just caught my fancy and I haven't read a new Stephen King book in years so I thought I give him a try.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Started reading it the day I got it.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book?
The idea of a town being inside a dome a watching and wondering who will be the heros and villians.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I use to read King quite often years ago. Just got tired of him. He tended to drone on for long periods in his books and nothing happening. But this book although long (1000 plus pages) does not suffer from those problems.
So to get to the point I find it much better than I was expecting. In fact I'm pleasently surprized.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
454 pages down 618 to go.

The woman in white by Wilkie Collins

Where did you get the book?
I don't actually remember buying it. Possibly some Wilkie Collins fanatic has been breaking into people's houses at night and inserting copies of 'The Woman in White' into their TBR piles...

How much did it cost?
There is no price marked anywhere.

Why did you pick this to read now?
It had made its way to the top of the TBR pile.

How long has it been on your shelves?
Long enough for me to forget where I bought it.

So far what do you like best about this book? What don't you like?
I like the suspense. I'm struggling a bit with the prose style - too many commas, but I expect I'll get used to it.

So far is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I'm reserving judgement.

What page are you on now? How many pages left to go?
Page 41 of 569.

What makes your book unique?
It is a little battered and the pages are a little yellowed, but no other distinguishing features.

#74 I looked it up because I did not know it. Now it is definitely going on my holiday list. I love suspense novels.

#74 Reading The Woman in White for the first time. How I envy you! I know it's a little difficult to begin with (like most classics are). But hang on! It's definitely worth it.

#75 Wilkie Collins wrote another mystery/suspense novel, The Moonstone. That one is more like a traditional mystery novel, while The Woman in White has more of a psychological angle to it. They are both good, but I'm slightly partial to The Moonstone.

Sorry for all the unsolicited advice but I really loved reading these books. Just had to share it with everyone! :-)

#74 I just ordered Woman in White on audio we'll have to compare notes when we're done!

# 72...I do recall reading one other about 6 years ago. That was before I saw the series on the television. I am enjoying this one so much more thinking of the charaters that I am familier with now. I should read more of Poirot.

#78 I'm a puritan when it comes to literature as in I tend to avoid TV/movie adaptations of books. I've seen one or two episodes of the Suchet version of Poirot and it is one of the better ones. But of course nothing is better than the books. I hope you read more of them.

Dead to the World by, Charlaine Harris

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

Its #4 in the Sookie Stackhouse Series.
The Covers of these books could really use some help they are awful!

1. Where did you get this book?
Library
2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Free –Cover price is $7.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Just finished a couple heavy books wanted a light read

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Not long since I had to wait for the last person to get done with it so had to read others while I was waiting

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
These books aren’t great but they are good stories for vampire/paranormal/romance fiction
What I don’t like is all the explicit sex but I just skim till I get through those parts

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
About what I expected

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
on page 156 out of 310

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Just a library paperback but the last person was a page folder GRRR

I could never be a page folder

Currently, I'm mainly reading two books: Dewey by Vicki Myron and Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich. The first caught my eye in Wal-Mart when it first came out. The sweet looking kitten staring out at me made me pick up the book, and the description made me buy it. The second is the third book in the Stephanie Plum series, which I happened upon Plum Lucky in the bookstore's clearance shelf, and was hooked.

1. Where did you get this book? Funny story on Dewey... I couldn't find my copy anywhere on Mt. TBR, so the one I'm reading came from the library. The Plum book came from BookMooch.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? My copy of Dewey was around $12 or so, and I'm sure the price was on the book... but the library's copy didn't cost me anything, and neither did my Plum book.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Good question :-) Well, I picked Dewey to read now partly because it's short and I'm trying to meet my 75-book goal for the year, and partly because I wanted something warm and fluffy and meaningful to read. With the Plum book, it's been a while and I missed Stephanie and Lula and Gramma Mazur, especially.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? Dewey's been there for a little over a year, and it's probably the same for Plum.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I love Myron's descriptions of small-town life (I live in a small-town myself) and the history of libraries and what they mean to people. I don't like that the cat's going to die, or that some butthead would shove a kitten in a library drop box and wedge the slot open for added cruelty on the coldest night of the year. With the Plum book, I love the humor and Lula always wanting to "bust a cap" in someone, but don't like that it can drag from time to time. It's the third book, and Evanovich didn't have all the kinks and relationships quite ironed out yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Dewey has been surprising and better than I thought, it has more personal things in it and a Seabiscuit-hard-times feel to it. Three to Get Deadly isn't quite as good as I remembered, but still good.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? I'm a little over half-way in Dewey, and about 1/4 the way into the Plum.

nothing unique, btw.

I am on the last few pages of Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

1. Where did you get this book?

I picked this up at the library

2. How much did it cost you?
N/A

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I was in the mood for something light and funny. Also it's fits into my alphabet challenge

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Got it last week

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

With Sophie Kinsella I pretty much know what I am getting. A light, frothy story that I will enjoy. Good book to curl up with on the sofa and drink hot chocolate with and wait for the happy ending.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

See above

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 376 out of 389 pages. Just about finished.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It's in good condition except for the smell. I guess the last person to check this book out was a heavy smoker, because the book reeks of cigarette smoke. I have been rushing to get through it cause I can't stand the smell!

The Brothers Karamazov

1. Where did you get this book? Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? It's an old book club edition, transl. by Constance Garnett, no price.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I also found an audio version and I've found that listening is a perfect way to deal with even a brief commute. It is one of titles in The New Lifetime Reading Plan, and I am reading from that.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? It's been on my TBR lsit for 3 years, but that is not unusual. My TBR list is hundreds of titles. I don't own all the books in my LT catalog, it is at leat 50% comprised of un-owned, TBR titles.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? The psychological and spiritual twists and turns. It reads just like Crime and Punishment. The characters are unsavory but great.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? I didn't realize it was originally one of those Dickens-esque magazine serials. It is getting a bit tedious.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? I'm at 439 out of 726 dense pages.

I'm reading My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent

1. Where did you get this book? the library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? Free to me, cover price $9.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I've had it for a bit and thought it is now time to read it before it is due.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About a week and a half.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I'm not very far in but I like the idea of a banshee for a supernatural lead. I haven't found anything I dislike so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Better. I requested this before I read Vincent's urban fantasy, Stray, which wasn't one of my favorites. I was afraid I might not like this one either, but I already like it better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 29 of 279

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This is a fairly new release and is still in good condition.

The Probable Future by, Alice Hoffman Audio
Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
I’ve been wanting to read Alice Hoffman for awhile so I decided it was time.
1. Where did you get this book?
From the State Library
2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Nothing….Price on box $32.95
3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Am trying to trim down my TBR Pile so I can move my wishlist up to TBR
4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Hasn’t been
5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
It’s an interesting story of a family that the girls get powers at age 13 sometimes useful powers sometimes not.
Can’t really think of anything I don’t like
6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I guess it’s about what I thought
7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Tape #4 out of 8
8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing much unique

I am reading My Life, My Kids
by Audrey Wood

1. Where did you get this book?
At GNU books in Ajax

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me *$8.00. The price on the book is $22.99 CDN/$15.99/U.S.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
This book was the first one I picked off of the shelf. I thought it was calling out to me. It takes place in Toronto, which is up the street from me.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
It was on my shelf for half a day.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I am enjoying the fact that it takes place in places that I have been. I am not liking it so much because it is always the same old thing over and over again..

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is much worse than I thought it would be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 235 with 171 to go.

Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway
Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
The book was read and loved by several in the 50 Book Challenge, so I thought I'd check it out.
1. Where did you get this book?
From the County Library
2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Nothing (LOVE the library!)
3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
After I saw it in a number of threads, I requested it from the library and when it came in, I started reading it.
4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I've had it four weeks and it is due today. I was going to renew, but I got a new card and my old password doesn't work. Guess I'll just have to try to get it finished today!
5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like that it gets me thinking about some things I'd never given much thought--the specific siege of Sarajevo and the general thought of what it would be like to keep living one's life during such a siege.
6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It did not grab me quite as much as I thought it would. However, I think that could be because I've been reading it quite sporadically. I'm hoping to love it after reading it through to finish it today.
7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Small book--about halfway through
8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Your basic library book, although I do think the dust jacket is quite lovely.

I am reading Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
I picked this one because it has been getting so much buzz on a number of the blogs I read. I didn't even notice the cover. I chose it because of what others said about it.

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The cover price is $17.99 but it is one of the publisher price wars books and cost $9.00.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because of all the talk, I have been waiting for this book to be published.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Just a couple of days.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like that the main character of this book is a boy. Most of the YA books in this genre have girls as the main character. There is nothing that I don't like. It has all the elements -- mysterious characters, beautiful girl in danger, overwhelming evil characters, etc.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I am pleasantly surprised by how good I am finding it. I was afraid that it wouldn't live up to the hype.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 346 of 563.

This is strongly recommended for those readers who can't get enough of books like Twilight.

The book I am reading right now is Hot Rain by Kat Martin

1. Where did you get this book?

My friend lent me this book

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

It didn't cost me anything. The price on the book is U.S $6.99/CAN $9.99. Why the big difference is beyond me.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I had it picked before I finished the one before the last one I read. This is the second last book that my friend has given me to read. I knew that this book will be amazing compared to my last book. But then again anything would be.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I would guess about 3 months or so.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love the bright yellow cover. The story is quick and intriguing. So far there is nothing that I don't like.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I wasn't really expecting much from this book. Although I have read Kat Martin before I didn't think that I would get so into it as fast as I have.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am only on page 32 with 382 left.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book has my friends name inside the cover. It is in good condition except for the binding. My friend cracks the binding as soon as she gets her book. Ouch. I could never do that to a book.

The Mediterranean Caper by Clive Cussler

1. Where did you get this book? Book-A-Million

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $9.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Change of pace after a lengthy non-fic read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About 3 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Lots of fast paced adventure; very little, except that it's slightly dated.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Better, although I already had high expectations.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 160 of 384

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Bought new, a rarity for me.

The Burglar on the Prowler by Lawrence Block

1. Where did you get this book? grocery store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $7.50

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Wanted light and dangerous read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? years

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I like his cryptic humour. ex, I'd be in like Errol. (referring to Errol Flynn and the saying I'd be in like flynn.) I don't like his serious dialogue. The voice inside his head is ok, but he never let's the main character care enough for me.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 42 of 369 (heehee)

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Bought new, impulse to cheer me up.

How to Ditch Your Fairy by, Justine Larbalestier

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

Actually the title caught my attention it sounded like a fun read

1. Where did you get this book?

From the Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Nothing--Price on the book is $16.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I wanted a light read and also am starting my 1010 Challenge and this fits one of catagories

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I've been wanting to read it for awhile and it was finally available

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Like-The different fairies people have- A Shopping Fairy-A Good Parking Spot Fairy they are fun
Dislike- This book is set in a sort of altverse and some of the slang they use if a bit confusing but she did put a glossary in the back so that helps!
6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 58 out of 304

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Just a library book

Truly,Madly by,Heather Webber

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

Won in ER ARC Copy

1. Where did you get this book?

From LT Early Reviewers

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Nothing won it

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It looks like a light read and decided I's better get this reviewed before I start The Moonstone

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

about a week

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

So far its cute

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

too soon to tell

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page #26 out of 316

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Only thing unique about it is its an ARC copy

Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

1. Where did you get this book?
It was a gift.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Free. List price is $7.99.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I read the first two books in the series over the summer and decided to take a break before starting the 3rd book. It's time to see how the story ends.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since May.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I love that it picks up immediately where book 2 left off. No long winded back story, just straight into the thick of things.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
On par, not that I'm that far in yet.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
29 of 789

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
N/A. Nothing unique, book is brand new.

One of the books I am currently reading is The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen.

1. Where did you get this book?

This copy is from the library

2. How much did it cost you?
N/A

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Firstly, I read Garden Spells by the same author and loved it. I was in the mood for a light read, and I needed an "A" author for my Alphabet Challenge.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Just picked it up from the library yesterday

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love everything about this book, great story, interesting characters, a touch of magic.

The only thing I could possible not like about the book is the fact that it is too short!

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It's quirky and unique - pretty much what I expected

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 50 out of 276

Sarah Addison Allen's books are so great!I really enjoyed them too Delta!

First give the title of your book and the author and then try to answer the questions below.

A Life Revealed by, Suzi Katz

1. Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I won this book as an Advanced Readers Copy through Good Reads
2. Where did you get this book?

I won this book as an Advanced Readers Copy through Good Reads

3. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Free

4. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I won it to review it so thought I'd better get it done

5. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I got it a week ago

6. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Its the story of a teenage girl who's parents are killed and she finds out they were in the Witness Protection Program

7. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Its pretty good so far.

8. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 46 out of 317

9.. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Its an ARC

******** "A Sailor's Life" by Jan De Hartog *********

#1. Flea Market

#2. $1.00

#3. After the epic Under the Dome, I needed to give my mind a rest. So after looking in my TBR pile I discovered this book.

#4. About two years

#5. In 1955 Jan De Hartog was an author of some repute of books about sailors and the sea, a young boy after reading one of his books decided that he wanted to go to sea and wrote him to ask his advice on the subject. This book is the resault of that request. Each chapter covers a different subject, packing, seasickness, homesickness, passengers, ships routine ect..
Although I wasn't in the Merchant Marine, I did spend 8 years in the Navy, so far the advice he gave to this boy (twenty years before I enlisted) held true was and well founded when I was in, and I think is still good today.

#6. Much better so far.

#7. 50 of 210 pages

#8 It's a first edition (American)

#99...what year was it written?

callmejacx, I think the answer was in #5 In 1955.

Interesting story. Thanks

100: callmejacx

Printed in 1956 by Harper & Brothers New York

Merry Christmas!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

1. Where did you get this book?
Part of school (work) library collection

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$14.00AUS

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Caused a buzz amongst students and staff at work

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
2 weeks

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
a real page turner. there is a sequel so if I don't end up liking it will feel doubley ripped off

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
it has lived up to expectations

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
p. 126 to go 328

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
brand new...love reading crisp clean pages

An Exchange of Eagles by Owen Sela

1. Where did you get this book? Thrift store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? 35¢/$2

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I promised it to someone else if I ever finished it.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? Several months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Nothing/ the story plods and is poorly written.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Worse.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 160 of 339

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. It has some annoying spine slant, otherwise is in good condition.

My Cousin Rachel by, Daphne Du Maurier

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I loved Rebecca and decided to read this one for my classic 1010 Challenge

1. Where did you get this book?

Thrift Store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

I think a quarter its an old paperback

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

For a change of pace-been reading cute fun reads-

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

a couple months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I like that the "bad guy" is a woman and the men are her "victims"

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

about what I expected from this author

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

107 out of 296

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Well it was just an old paperback til I opened it up and as I turned each page they fell out of the book so by the time I'm done it will be a bunch of loose pages and a cover lol

The book I'm reading is Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein.

1. Albertsons, on the bookshelf on Aisle 1, third rack from the top, column 2.

2. $8.67 USD, plus tax

3. I was bored and out of other material to read at the moment, and looked interesting.

4. Recently purchased; Dec. 24 - began reading same day. Holidays have delayed it.

5. I like this book a lot; there isn't much I don't like.

6. Better

7. Unsure. Bookmarked. I don't memorize page numbers. One-hundred and something though.

8. Nothing.

-Philip Troy

Welcome to my thread Philip...glad you could make it.

The book I am reading now is Worth the Risk by Nora Roberts

1. Where did you get this book?

I got this book as a gift for Christmas from my husband.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

The price on the book is $7.99 U.S./$9.99 CAN. I didn't have to pay for this one.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I like to read the book that are given or lent out to me first.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

December 25.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

What I am enjoying is the relationship between the two Journalists. It's quite entertaining. What I don't like much about this book , but there isn't a lot of it, is the sex taking up too much of the story.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is much better than I thought it would be. I had read the reviews and wasn't impressed. Glad that the reviews didn't deter my away from the book.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Right now I am on page160 with 312 pages left to read.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book was bought brand new. On page 97 I have placed two penciled in stars at the beginning of one paragraph and at the end. I enjoyed the vision I got from it. I don't usually write in my novels, but I wanted to write the paragraph down but didn't have anything to write on by my bedside table. Other than that it is still in great condition.

I'm currently reading Tempted by P. C. Cast

1. Where did you get this book?
It was a christmas present my uncle gave to me (he always gives me English books as presents)

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Me? Nothing as it was a gift.
My uncle? 8,95€, I guess that's like... uhm... about 12,84 US$
The price on the book? 8,99 US$, seems like they converted it one to one...

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Well, it laid on top of my TBR-pile... I finished my last read late in the night and as I blindly grabbed a book this morning I got this one in my hands so I started reading...

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since December 25th

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
What I like best is that I finally get to know how the whole story goes one and what I don't like... see the next question.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Definitely worse but that's not really because of the book but because it has been such a long time since I read the last book of this series and since I read an English book. Now I neither sure to what extend the story developed in the last book nor is it that much fun reading as I first have to ease into reading English literature.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Uhm... I'm on page 19... Makes exactly 300 pages left to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.^
Nothing... It was brand new as I got it and I don't write or doodle into my books...

I'm currently reading Brooklyn by Colm Tolbin.

1. Where did you get this book? Amazon

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $10-ish

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I've had it a few weeks and heard so much about it I wanted to jump in.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? 3 weeks

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? So far I'm not loving it, but I will continue.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Not as good, seems oversimplified somehow. Maybe I've been reading too much complex stuff lately, but this seems almost YA.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?40

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

The Last Tycoon by F.Scott Fitzgerald
1. I recently found a box in my barn with novels written in the 40's and 50's and this was in it.
2. I paid nothing,I'm still wondering where that dang box came from.
3. I'm reading it because I love books written in that era.
4.No telling how long I've had it,it's a mystery.
5.I love the characters ,Scott has a way of getting you into the personal feelings of each character so you experience the story from different angles.
6.It's better than I could have hoped.
7.I'm on 161 about 52 to go.
8.There are several interesting things about this book.When I read some of the reviews I found that Scott died before the book was finished and his partners finished the book for him using his notes,also they changed the name of the book to The love of the Last Tycoon but mine still has the original name.I found they made a movie of it with Robert Deniro as the lead and he looks like he's about 20 years old,pictures in book,black and white of course, so there it is.

I’m reading Wicked Lovely by, Melissa Marr

1. Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
I’ve been wanting to read this book for awhile. and the cover is really pretty.

2. Where did you get this book?

I received it from my LT Santathing Santa

3.How much did it cost you? What's the price one the book?

Free thanks santa-Cover price $8.99

4. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It was next on my TBR pile

5. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

About a week

6. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Its pretty good so far it has Faeries and not the sweet friendly kind. Like it so far

7. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

About what I expected

8. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 53 out of 328

Just about to finish Mysticism and the New Physics
by Michael Talbot

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
I guess I paid close to what the cover price is £9.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I have been working through all my books regarding this genera and this is the next one in line.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since March 2008

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I feel empowered by the book it reminds me that we really are the creators of our own experience and I have proven that to myself many times. Recently I have lost my way and things have gone wrong in my life. Evenso, I am the eternal optimist and if it does not kill you it makes you stronger.
There is nothing I don't like about the book it is on the money.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I never prejudge books Jacqs.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Uhm... I'm on page 148... 20 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.^
Nothing... It was brand new as I got it and I always put my name in my books.

I am currently reading Death Of A Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong.

1. Where did I get this book - I ordered it sometime last summer from Chapters.

2. How much did it cost - It's marked $17.00 so that is probably what I shelled out for it.

3. Why did I pick this book to read now- it was on my TBR shelves and because of the "X" in the author's name. This helps two of my challenges - Reading from My Shelves Challenge and Alphabet Challenge.

4. How long has it been on my shelf - see #1

5. What do I like best about the book - the pictures of day-to-day life in Communist China are fascinating.

What I like least - the mystery is rather weak

6. Is it better or worse that I thought - much better, it's not as difficult to read as I feared having read other translated books.

7. What page am I on - Page 97 ... 366 pages left to read

8. This was a new book.

"Orcs" by Stan Nicholls (Omnibus edition containing the first three books in the series: Bodyguard of Lightning, Legion of Thunder and Warriors of the Tempest )

1. Where did you get this book?
Barnes and Nobles

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$15.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Read on the back cover;

"Wall to wall action with undercurrents of dark humor ... The heros are Orcs..."

I'm not normally a big fan of fantasy, but one will catch my eye once and awhile. So when I read that quote from the back cover I figured "What the Hey! Give it a try: Orcs finally get their revenge on JRR Tolkien"

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

24 hours

5. So far, what do you like best about this book?

So far it living up to the quote on the back cover.

What don't you like about this book?

The battles seem a little over written.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Much better!!!!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

100 of 770 pages

Orc-porn! there can never be enough Tolkien additions.

115: cakefriend

Don't misunderstand me. I like Tolkien ever since I read TLOTR back in 19** to empress a girl friend (didn't work but liked the books and have read them all 4 or 5 times over the many years since).

I'm reading Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward

1. Where did you get this book?

My vauge recollection is that I picked it up at the supermarket partly because my mom and I share these books and she was anxious to read it.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

$7.99 which is probably what I paid for it.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I was thinking of what my favorite romance from 2009 was and it was the preceeding novel in this series, Lover Unbound. I've had this one for a while and it is on my 1010 Challenge. It seemed like a good time to get on with the set.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Its moved around some and spent some time with mom, but generally I've had it since June 22, 2008 (catalog date)

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

There are some secondary characters that I'm really into. Their story is very engrossing. What I don't like is that there has been very little time spent on the "romance" part between the main characters so far. I know most people scoff at romance but I enjoy it :-)

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is going a little slower than I thought it would but it is generally what I expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

261 of 542

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

I bought it new but has seen a little wear and tear from my mom. No writing in it, I try to keep my books clean.

Cry Wolf by, Patricia Briggs

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I picked this because I just got done the The Alpha & Omega short story in the book On The Prowl(Touchstones don't work)and really wanted to read the rest of the story

1. Where did you get this book?
Barnes & Noble

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

$7.49 price on book $7.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Because I wanted to continue the story while the first one was fresh in my mind

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Started it about 2 hours after I bought it

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I like seeing Mercy Thompson's "world" from a different angle but with some of the same characters
The only thing "wrong" is they didn't have Hunting Ground the next book in the series :(
6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Its really good I like how Patricia Briggs writes

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

page 123 out of 294

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Brand spankin new

#118

I like what you wrote and I never read anything by her. She sounds interesting. I like the theme of trust.

I'm currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

1. Where did you get this book? Oxfam bookshop in Oxford

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? Erm it cost me £2.99 but it says £7.99 on the book

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I'm trying to get through my TBRs and I'd heard good things about this.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? 2 months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I'm quite enjoying it at the moment and I'm finding the idea of Gentlemen thieves pretty interesting.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? I think it's living up to expectations

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? on page 105 of 530 so a fair way to go yet

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Well it is a used copy so there's some creases in the spine but no writing or anything like that.

The Messenger or I am the messengerUS edition by Marcus Zusak

1. Where did you get this book? Angus & Robertson book store (australian)

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $17.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Started it last year as part of Masters subject

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? 9 months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Intrgued by the portagonist, Ed who according to playing cards which mysteriously turn up, carries out certain tasks, and his moral dilemmas.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? surprisingly better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? on p. 122

I am reading Say Goodye by Lisa Gardner

1. Where did you get this book?

From a friend who knows what I like.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

This book didn't cost me anything. The price on the book is $10.99. My friend probably got it at Half Price books for, you guyessed it, $5.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It was the last book in the pile of books that she had lent to me.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I am guessing I recieved this bag of books sometime in October or early November of last year.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is better than what I thought it was.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 215 with 237 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

As always my friends books have her name written inside the front cover and the spine has numerous creases in it. Usually I find pages that have been bent but none so far in this book.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man James Joyce

1. Where did you get this book?
From a Charity shop.

2. How much did it cost you?
Between 20 and 40 pence

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I am reading Joyce at the moment this was next in line.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
What I like about it is that I don't usually read these type of books so it is rather noval in that respect.
I don't actually appreciate what Joyce is trying to say in this book apart from the fact he never enjoyed Catholic school.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is interesting enough for me to keep going with it.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? on p. 102 another 155 to go then onto Ulysess.

The Glass Castle by, Jeannette Walls

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

This was recommended awhile ago and its a book club read for this month

1. Where did you get this book?
the Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Hmm 13.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I've read a bunch of different fantasy books in a row so wanted to read something different and its for book club

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Been on my TBR Pile for about 6 months or more

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

So far its pretty interesting sounds like it will be good

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Only just started it so far so good

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
on page 29 out of I think (Don't have the book right here) I think about 250
8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Its a library book

I'm presently reading Heat Wave by Richard Castle

1. Where did you get this book?

The library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

No cost to me, the price on the book is $19.99.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It came in at the library, other people are waiting for it, it looks like a fairly quick read and I thought the premise sounded quirky and interesting.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I had it for about a day while I finished the book I was reading before.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love that everything about the book is made up LOL! This is a book written by a fictional character from the tv show "Castle" which I've never watched (I've now put the first disc in my Netflix que). It lists Richard Castle as NY Times Bestseller, which of course he can't be, as well as Stephen Cannell who as far as I know is a producer and has never written a book (I could be wrong). It even has an author pic on the back which is actually Nathan Fillion who plays the Richard Castle on the tv show. I get a kick out of the stupidist things.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is about what I expected, a little cheesy but fun.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

66 of 196

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It is in very good shape for a library book. I think it is a fairly new release.

The Light Stuff by Bob Ward

1. Where did you get this book? thift store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? 35¢/$2.50

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Why not? No special reason.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About 2 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Some nice insights into pre-Challenger-disaster NASA. Amusing anecdotes aren't as amusing as I'd hoped.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Slightly worse.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 10/about 270.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Nothing at all special about it. Lightly scuffed as if read once or twice, but otherwise in very good condition.

The Suns of God
Krishna, Buddha and Christ unveiled
by Acharay S

1. Where did you get this book?
Amazon
2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$18.99 I paid £12.99 for it

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I only recently finished reading her first one The Christ Conspiracy and so thought for some continuity I would jump straight into this.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since August 2005.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book?
It is a hefty tome with 595 pages and it is well cross referenced. I have the paperback the cover is impressive and nicely designed.
This book explains how and why ancient people were religious. They worshipped the natural world around them. The Sun and Moon were very important to our ancestors, not only for travel navigating by the stars but telling the time of day and the seasons. This is what scholars call Astrotheology and from this myths arise that tell a hidden story.

What don't you like about this book?
Well she spent the first couple of chapters going over her stuff from Christ Conspiracy so I have skimmed these and jumped straight into her explanation about Krishna. It seems that everything claimed by the followers of Jesus was claimed for Krishna by his acolytes.
What I have a problem with so far is that it seems to be saying there is no God. For me God is an invisible force/power of infinite intelligence. And maybe how ancestors worshipped it via the Sun, Moon and stars.
Another thing is this the Swiss Physcist Nassim Haramein shows people that a) the Vatican own all the big ground based telescopes on earth that point to the sun 24/7.
b) he shows film released by NASA of two massive UFO's entering the Sun you can see that on You Tube.
He claim the Sun is a Stargate ( I have always believed the Sun is driven by cold fusion) so what if our Ancestors knew Flesh and Blood gods were using the Sun to get to earth and hence worshipped it.
The other thing I have issues with is that all religious scripture is telling us a story about Mind. This is not even acknowledged probably because she does not know.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Pass.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
167

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It was new and is in excellent condition I have put my name in it like I do with all my books.

war and peace by tolstoy

1. Where did you get this book?

barnes and noble

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? 15.00 minus by membership discount

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? saw it at the library and thought i needed to read it

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
started reading it the day i got it

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
love the characters, don't like the war scenes

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 160 only 1300 to go!

The book I am reading now is Sojourners and Settlers by Lillian Petroff

1. Where did you get this book?

I got this one at our local library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

The price on the book is $19.95 but it was a free book for me.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I picked up this book yesterday and just started reading it. No real reason.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

It hasn't been on a shelf, mostly on the coffee table and on the table beside my bed.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

What I liked most about this book is getting a picture of what it was like living in Toronto back then and how they managed. The part that I don't like as much is when the exact addresses are written.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I would say this is a little bit disappointing.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 66 with 109 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book was a library book.
It looks like no one ever took took this book out and has been withdrawn. Other than that I haven't noticed anything special.

jacx: You forgot the title!!

Thank you Mary

Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett

1. Where did you get this book?
Local used book store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$3.00 and £5.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Just finished a serious, epic trilogy and wanted something on the lighter side to read

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
About 5 months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
It is typical Pratchett. Granny Weatherwax is a fun character. No down side yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
About on par

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
44 of 332

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It has the original UK cover art

Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope

Where did you get this book?
Oxfam (a charity shop)

How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me £1.99. There's no price on the cover.

Why did you pick this book to read now?
I had seen it mentioned with great fondness in a newspaper article a few weeks back, so when I saw it on the shelf in Oxfam I just had to buy it.

How long has it been on your shelves?
Less than a week.

So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I love the very gentle narrative voice.

So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better.

What page are you on now? How many pages left to go?
49 of 449.

What makes this book unique?
It is a paperback in reasonably good condition, with the price £1.99 and the date 28/6 pencilled on the flyleaf.

I am reading Quentins by Maeve Binchy

Where did you get this book?
I picked up this book at the library in the next town.

How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
This was a FREE book (gotta luv that). The price on the book is £6.99.

Why did you pick this book to read now?
Actually my husband picked it up for me. He had chosen it from the top a pile that was sitting on the floor in my office.

How long has it been on your shelves?
I have no more room on my shelf. It never left that pile on the floor.

So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I am really enjoying the way it is written. It's a cozy, sit by the fire under a blanket with a cup of tea read. What I don't like about the book is a harder question. I thought about it and so far there hasn't been anything that I don't like about it.

So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better.

What page are you on now? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 134 and I have 306 left to go.

What makes this book unique?

If I hadn't look at the book when trying to answer the last question I would not have found that on the last page, written in pen, is AW/08. I am assuming the 08 is the year it was read by the last person but have no clue what the AW would mean.

Also, what I find interesting is that this book came from the UK. It was printed in Great Britain and the only price on it is in £. This book may have a little bit of history in it's short life. Would have like to know who brought it over to Canada and then decide to donate the book to the library. Hmmmm

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

1. Where did you get this book? I got it at walmart. Actually my husband bought it for me even though i told him we didn't have the money for it

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? We got it for like $10.45 or something close to that. The price on the back of the book is $14.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I've been wanting to read it for awhile. I knew that it would make him happy if i finially read it and I wanted a romance. I also wasn't going to the library until this weekend and i am a lil behind on my 50 book challenge.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? We bought it around the time that the movie was in theaters so i'm guessing at least 6 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the story of it. Of the love that you can feel that henry has for clara and also that when time jumps it has the date and the main characters ages. I'm not overly found of the "huge" paragraphs that is mainly because at the begining they looked big but they aren't really and usually i'm forced to use paragraphs as stopping points when i am interrupted and it's hard to just use the middle of one.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? It is so much better. I was actually a little afraid of reading this book because of the time traveling but it's easy to follow.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
page 116 i have 420 pages left and i just started the book last night

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It is new and i plan on keeping it looking new. I often want to highlight or mark in some books but i never do because i hate to ruin it or give away key parts if i ever sell the book.

Shrine by James Herbert

1. Where did you get this book?
From a Charity shop or second hand bookstall

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
I have no idea what I paid for it, the cover price is £2 25
3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I fancied a Novel and I have several of his waiting to be read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
No idea.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book?
I like the way Herbert uses Science in his books even though he is a Horror writer, his books are entertaining but informative.

What don't you like about this book?
Nothing it is one of those I find hard to put down

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better.

7. What page are you on NOW?
282

How many pages left to go?
another 153

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It is in a grubby condition but readable. It now has my name in it as do all my books.
According to the inside cover it is a First Nel Paperback edition.

I am reading Sorcery and Cecilia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot

1. This is a library book

2. N/A

3. I chose this book because it was listed on my LT recommendations and it fit into my Fantasy Category for the 1010 Challenge.

4. I picked up the book yesterday

5. It's set in the Regency Period of England, one of my favorite time periods.
So far there is nothing that I dislike about this book

6. So far this book is better than I thought it would be.

7. I am on page 47 out of 316.

8. It's a little time worn but no other marks.

*Delta thats a cute book I enjoyed Sorcery & Celcia.*

Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by, Alan Bradley -Audio

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
I’ve been wanting to read it and have heard good reviews and was finally able to get it through ILL
1. Where did you get this book?
From the State Library
2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Nothing
3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I requested quite a few and this was the only one that came.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Not at all

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I love Flavia precocious to the Nth degree I’m just loving her,so far really liking it

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Disc 5 out of 8

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
nothing just an audio book

I'm presently reading Changing Fate by Elisabeth Waters

1. Where did you get this book?

I'm pretty sure I picked this up on BookMooch after seeing the author listed under "LT authors" on my homepage.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

On BM it would have been 1 point. The cover price is $4.99.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I put it in as my "C" book on my alphabet challenge. I also listed it on my 1010 Challenge so I get a two-fer :-)

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I received the book on June 18, 2009 so about 8 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I'm enjoying the story and the characters are interesting. I haven't really found anything I dislike about the story so far. I will say that it has the very small font that a lot of older fantasy used. I prefer a bigger typeset.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is much better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 68 out of 240.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book was published in 1994 and the pages are considerably yellowed. There also appears to be a little water staining although the pages are not wrinkled at all. I haven't yet seen any writing.

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by, Beth Hoffman

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
It is southern fiction about a dysfunctional family which I enjoy and the Cover is sooooo Pretty!

1. Where did you get this book?

bought it through doubleday bookclub

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

a penny just joined, there isn't one

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I just finished a heavy historical fiction wanted something a little lighter

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

a week or so

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

So far its good CeeCee seems like she's going to be a good character.
Nothing so far I like it

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

about what I expected

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

61/306

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

brand new

Georg Letham Physician and Murderer is my current read. I am hooked.
I read about it on Archipelago books website and got it from them. They have a huge selection of translated works that aren't frequently seen, and most of the titles will make you drool.
I loved the title, Physician and Murderer...it made me curious. Another title I purchased was The Waitress was New because those four words say a great deal and it was also a translated work.
On GLP&M, I'm on 332/560.
I've had it about 3 weeks now, and just started it about a week ago. It's a tough read because the main character is deeply flawed and terribly complicated. It's about as good as I thought it would be (I had high expectations). It did start plodding along for awhile but a big change occurred that hooked me back in.

It's not unique because of any markings but I must say it feels like a collectible because Archipelago's books (I have 5 now) have a a matte heavy binding and are smaller but wider than most books. It classes it up a bit.

The Lightning Thief Series by Rick Riordan

1. Where did you get this book? Wal-Mart and Books A Million

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $8.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? There was a movie just released and wanted to read the book before seeing the movie.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? book two weeks

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I love that its based off of Greek Mythology and that for a children book it's slightly dark at times....what I do not like about the book is that sometimes it is very childish which I can't really complain because well it is a book aimed for kids. ha.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Much much much better. Finished the first two in the series three more to go!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? Finished first two starting on the third tomorrow hoping to be done the whole series by mid next week.

Lunch break reading: Forever X by Geraldine McCaughrean

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought on sale from a local bookstore, Powerbooks.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Originally Php359, I got it for only Php75.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I didn't want anything too long or too heavy for my lunch break reading, and this particular book came to mind.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Very nearly 6 years -- purchased 2nd of March 2004.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I liked how the story immediately engaged me. Nothing that I don't like about it, so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I think it's so far better than I expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 34; 73 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing in particular that makes my copy unique.

Catching Fire by, Suzanne Collins-Audio

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I finished the 1st one a couple weeks ago and thought I'd better read the 2nd before the 3rd comes out

1. Where did you get this book?

ILL from the State Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Nothing gotta love ILL

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

wanted to read it before the next one comes out

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

just a couple days

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

So far its pretty good

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Too soon to tell

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on the first disc out of 10

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Just an audio book

I have been reading the Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

1. Where did you get this book?

My bestest friend lend this book to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

The price on the book is $22.00. I didn't pay a cent.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It was on the top of the pile of books that was given to me.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Since Feb 15, 2010.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I am enjoying the "time traveling". It's something that I never thought of and never thought I would read about.

What I am not enjoying is having to try and figure out when and where it is all taking place at the moment.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is better than I thought it would be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 246 with 195 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing really special about my copy. It is in good used condition.

Bedtime reading: Frida by Barbara Mujica

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought it from a discount rack in a local bookstore, National Bookstore.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
PhP279

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Wanted to read a novel next, and something different from my usual fantasy/horror fare.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
5 years and 5 months tomorrow

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I'm liking the easy, conversational tone of the narrator. Nothing that I don't like about it, so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
So far, it's just as I am expecting it to be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 26; 337 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing in particular that makes my copy unique.

I just got finished with The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks.

I got this book from the library

I picked this book because I have read a few of Nicholas Sparks' books and they were amazing.

I really love the deepness of the message and the romance.

It is way better than I thought it was. During the beginning I wasnt all that interested in it, but it gets ALOT better towards the middle.

All in all, it is an amazing book. I cried at the end (as anyone usually does in his books)

~Court

The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia McKillip

1. Where did you get this book?
Local used book store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
$1.75 / $1.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
My other half has been picking on me to read this for a while.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
5 months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the characters. I don't get how this book is about a riddle-master but the questions being asked aren't what I'd call riddles. It's more questions about their world's history and mythology.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It's not what I'd expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
155 of 222

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It's used and old, but otherwise nothing unique about it.

The book I am reading is Vinyl Cafe Diaries by Stuart McLean

1. Where did you get this book?

Chapters

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

$18.00 & $18.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I had finished my book while in bed and was too lazy to get up and find another so grabbed a book that I gave my husband for Christmas that was sitting by his bedside.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I bought it a few days before Christmas 2010.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I like it because I can't put it down once I pick it up. I can't help myself from giggling outloud. It's so simple and silly at the same time.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It's exactly what I expected but with every book I read of Stuart McLean's I am just hooked on him a little bit more.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page 97 with 244 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book was bought new.

What book is it callmejacx??

All fixed susie

The small house at Allington by Anthony Trollope

Where did you get this book?
At my local second hand bookshop.

How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me £2. The price on the cover is £1.99, so it has actually appreciated in value!

Why did you pick this book to read now?
I am working my way through the Barset series, in completely the wrong order, as and when I manage to get hold of them.

How long has it been on your shelf?
Less than a week.

So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like the gentle humour and the way that Trollope creates such complex characters.

So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
As expected.

What page are you on now? How many pages left to go?
Page 74 of 559. Loads to go - hurrah!

What makes your book unique?
It is rather battered and the pages are starting to come away from the spine.

Lord Sunday by, Garth Nix

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

Because it finally was released been waiting a long time for the last book in this series.This series started in 2000 7 books in the series so this one as been a long time coming!

1. Where did you get this book?

B&N

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

hmm 12.00? 17.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

because I've been waiting forever!

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

1 day

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

It's action packed thats for sure,that its the last one in the series

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

about what I expect from this author and series

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 167 out of 317

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Brand spanking new!

reading THE MANUAL OF DETECTION

1. Where did you get this book?
bookshop, it was there, we had been looking at each other for a couple of months. the I made the step.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
€19, and 25% off for the employers.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
told, we were sort of engaging...

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
not a second.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? halfway through it and i still dont have a clue of the plot.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
so far I think, he will deserve a 4,5/5. so you see...

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
193. seventy to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

/ / / /

Lunch break reading: The Stones of the Moon by Judy Allen

1. Where did you get this book?

Bought on sale from a local bookstore, National Bookstore.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Originally Php 124.50, I got it for only Php 62.25.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I didn't want anything too long or too heavy for my lunch break reading.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

8 years!

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Like: Topic of stone circles is interesting. Don't like: The book is failing to truly pull me in.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Worse, I think. I'm not expecting very much but it's just not really pulling me in.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 48; 73 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing in particular that makes my copy unique.

I'm currently reading Eldest by Christopher Paolini

1. Where did you get this book?

I bought this as a gift for my son years ago and have now borrowed it from him.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

I'm pretty sure I orginally bought it for the cover price of $21.00 but have now borrowed it for free.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

My son really wanted me to pick this up and read it right away after he convinced me to read Eragon a couple years ago. This year I decided to have a "Dragons" catagory on my 1010 Challenge and included it both there and as my "E" book on my Alphabet Challenge, which is why I'm reading it now as opposed to later.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

It was never really on "my" shelf, although it has been on a shelf in my home for many years. I think I bought it for him the day it came out in 2005.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

The story is interesting enough. At the same time it is very long and a little bit draggy. It is getting more interesting now at the point I am reading.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I thought it would be more exciting.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 616 of 668 (not including the glossary at the back).

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

My son has kept it in fairly good condition except for a crease down the front of the dust jacket. For the longest time he kept taking the dust jackets off his books and keeping them aside until I asked him about it. I can't remember why he said he did it and I guess he changed his mind after that and put them all back on.

Spellwright by Blake Charlton

1. Where did you get this book?
the library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me nothing; the price on the book is $24.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because it's the next book due back at the library, and I can't renew it

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
About a week and a half

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like how the power of words is explored through magic

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Too soon to tell, but so far it's funnier than I thought

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 49 with about 300 left to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nope, nothing at all except I'm the first person to take it out from the library

Bell, what book did you read?

haha...sorry about that. :-) Title & author are added now.

Mornings in Jenin by, Susan Abulhawa

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I won this book on Good Reads.I've had some trouble getting into it but I need to get it read

1. Where did you get this book?

I won this book on Good Reads

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Free ARC no Price

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Because I have to get it reviewed

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

about a month

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

It's a story I guess I've never read about it starts in 1948 an covers 60 years of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
You can really tell that it is written by a Palestinian it seems a little biased.
Also it seems like its going to be a long read

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

the jury is still out on that question

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

on page 110 out of 325

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

brand new

I am reading Echo Park by Michael Connelly

1. Where did you get this book?
From the local public library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Nothing/free

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I needed some Harry Bosch and I am waiting for an ARC from Early Reviewers to arrive. It's great to visit old friends every once in a while. I am afraid to come to the end of this series. I find myself slowing down because I know that there are only a few left.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
About a week

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
It is a great story so far, typical Connelly, that caught my interest right away. Haven't found anything not to like so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is exactly what I thought it would be and for that I am happy, happy, happy. LOL

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 213 out of 405.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It is in excellent shape except for a little crusty brown spot on the spine of the clear plastic cover. Ewww. That reminds me that I need to clean that off. My book is unique because it came from the Martinsburg-Berkely County Public Library...? I got nothin' else. =)

The Girl who Chased the Moon by, Sarah Addison Allen

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I have been waiting for this book since I finished sarah's last book.The Cover is really pretty.

1. Where did you get this book?

I bought it online preordered ages ago

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

15.99?

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

because it finally got here!!

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

one day

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I just started it last night and was really tired so haven't gotten that far into it but already I'm looking forward to more of the story!

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Well I love everything Sarah Addison Allen writes so I know its going to be great!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

page 15 out of 265
8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Brand Spankin New

Just stumbled across this thread today. Here is my response:

Currently I am reading Genoa Bay by Bette Nordberg

1. Where did you get this book?
I won the book in the ER program here on LT

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The book was free and there is no price marked on the book.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Mainly because I won the book and need to do a review for it and the book sounded interesting.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I just received the book on Sat. 3/20/10

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I just started the book so there isn't anything that I love just yet. The only thing I don't like about the book is that it isn't the finished book and is hard to carry around with me to read it at my leisure.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Neither right now.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 34 out of 317 pages

8. The book is new so no marks in it, yet.

Now I am also reading another book at the same time. Here are my answers for that book:
The Soloist by Steve Lopez

1. Where did you get this book?
I got the book from my Library Book Club

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The book didn't cost me anything because I am reading it for my Library Book Club. The price on the book is listed at $15.00 U.S. $16.50 CAN

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I am reading the book since it was the Book chosen for our book club. Plus I have wanted to read this book since the movie was released.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Never on my shelf. I started reading the book the same day I received it.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I love the fact that the book talks about music and so many different instruments. So far I like everything.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is better then I thought it would be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on page 50 out of 286

8. No markings since the book is a library book.

I am reading Down The Common: A Year In the Life of a Medieval Woman by Ann Baer.

1. I got this book from my overloaded TBR shelves. I know I've had it awhile, but honestly can't remember where I first got it from.

2. Again - faulty memory

3. I picked this book as it fits my Historical Category for the 1010 Challenge.

4. I'm sure it's been on my TBR shelf for at least two years.

5. I love the way this book is written. Instead of chapters, the book is divided into months and we get a brief glance into the everyday life of a woman, her family, her villiage. As the months progress I have gotten more and more attached to this woman. Beautiful writing.

6. This book is far better than I thought it would be. I thought it would be a rather dry and non-personal look at life in the Medieval Ages, but instead I get tis beautifully written novel that gives a detailed account of Medieval life in a way that's engrossing and hard to put down.

7. I am currently on page 184 out of a total of 234.

Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in a great historical novel.

The Proudest Day by Anthony Read and David Fisher

1. Where did you get this book? www.half.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $4.74 = .75 plus shipping and handling. List price once upon a time was $35.00.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I have had a fascination with India for the last two years. Amitabh Bachchan recommended this on his blog as a book about Indian history that he enjoys re-reading.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About 2 days.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Positive: It's very readable and holds my interest. It has a great bunch of maps at the front. It's filling in historical gaps for me, and giving me a review of some history that I know combined with new facts. It should be fun.

Negative: It seems to be skipping around in history a bit. But in writing this, I realized that that was the jump between the prologue (which talked about the massacre at Jallianwalla Bagh) and the first chapter, which took us back to the Moghul empire.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Given that Amitabh Bachchan thinks it is a great book to reread, I kind of thought it would be pretty good. It's as good as I expected, so far.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 31 down, 477 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

No book jacket. Otherwise, this seems to be a completely clean copy. I expect to add it to my permanent collection, causing some poor soul to deal with it years from now.

I have been slacking and not visiting LT as often as I should :(

Right now I am sorta reading Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

1. Where did you get this book?

Given to me by a friend.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Not a cent.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I had seen previews of the movie on TV

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Was given to me on Feb 2, 2010

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I can't say for sure. I have not been feeling well and reading this book in bed. The book isn't capturing me like I thought it would. It could be because of the way I am feeling.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is not as good as I thought it would be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page 161 with 167 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book is unique because it has my friends name written inside.

I am currently reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

1. Where did you get this book?
Bookmooched it.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Cost me Bookmooch point, and the retail price is £6.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It has been sitting on my bookshelf for a very long time, and my boyfriend found it and told me i had to read it now :)

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Been sitting on my bookshelf for about a year i think

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I like how the book gives you a sense of every character in the book, how it is easy to imagine the scene of what is happening.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Much better than i thought it would be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I am on pg 386 out of 605.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
It is in brillant condition even though it is a used book, so it will remain in my home :)

I'm currently reading "Baby Proof" by Emily Giffin.

1. I purchased it used at Hastings, the only new bookstore in town.

2. It cost me $6.99. Original price was $14.00.

3. I saw the author mentioned in a RT Book Reviews magazine article. When it mentioned that she wrote a book about a child free couple, I was interested.

4. Two days.

5. I like that the main character, Claudia, knows precisely why she doesn't want kids and is very firm about that. She knows herself and what she wants. That's always attractive.

6. I don't read much Chick Lit fiction, but I had a hard time putting this down last night so I could go to sleep.

7. I'm on page 225 out of 348.

8. Whoever owned this before took good care of it. There are no markings. On another note, though, I have a small paperback copy of "Weetzie Bat" that I bought used. I loved what the giver wrote on the title page: "I'll kill you if you lose this."

Heatherheartsbooks: I love the giver's message too! I enjoyed Weetzie Bat myself. :)

At-home reading: The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Vol. 14 edited by Stephen Jones

1. Where did you get this book?

Purchased from a local online seller from whom I've gotten a lot of good fantasy and horror books.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Php 300.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I've actually been thinking of taking this on for a while (I still have several unread volumes in the series), and felt very much drawn to it now. Nice to get back to horror.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Almost 2 months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Simply loving the stories I've read so far. Horror fiction, particularly short stories, are a familiar territory and it's good to be back after tackling other fiction. Nothing I'm not liking so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It's as I expected -- interesting dark fare.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 142; 448 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing special really, just a remainder mark.

Last night I started Dark Angel: Skin Game by Max Allan Collins

1. Where did you get this book?

Amazon.com

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

The cover price is $7.99 and I'm pretty sure that is what I paid for it.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It is on one of my challenge lists and it isn't a romance novel. I can't read romance novels right now.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

My LT catalog shows I entered it in April, 2007, but I think I've had it for even longer than that.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

It is bringing back memories of the Dark Angel tv show that I really enjoyed. I'm not too far into it but it seems to be well written for a tie-in which can sometimes be lacking. I haven't really disliked anything so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Hard to say, I'm not far enough into it.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 24 of 260

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

I bought it new and it is still in very good condition since it has just been sitting on a shelf for years.

Silver Borne by, Patricia Briggs

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
Been waiting for this one Love the cover

1. Where did you get this book?

Barnes & Noble

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

I think I paid 13.00 price on book is 24.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Because it was finaly released

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

1 day

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

The Mercy Thompson Series is Great nothing bad about it

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Just what I'd expect from Patricia Briggs!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Page 153 out of 342

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Brand New

Live to Tell by Wendy Corsi Staub

1. Where did you get this book?

A friend of mind has lent it out to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Zilch

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I have to start reading the books my friend has given me to read. Have a whole bag here full of them. I had read this author before and thought I would enjoy this book.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

March 8, 2010

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

It's fast pace, exciting, introduces many characters but not confusing, I can hear the book calling out to me in the other room.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 84 with 216 left

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book is in tip top shape. My friends name is inside the front cover.

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?
This was a book on my friend's shelf that I haven't read yet. I've liked most of Maguire's stuff, so I picked it to borrow. The orange cover is very striking, and seeing it repeatedly in bookstores is likely part of the reason why I chose it.

The list goes on...inquiring minds want to know.

First give the title of your book and the author and then try to answer the questions below. I have added 2 questions. I hope you all don't mind.
A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

1. Where did you get this book?
I swapped books with a friend. We don't see each other often, so we swap many books when we do.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me 0 dollars. I don't have the slipcover so I'll look up the retail price: $26.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because I just bought ~20 books for my TBR shelf, and want to get this book back to its owner.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
3-6 months. Another inspiration to read it quickly.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like that Maguire is faithful to his world, and referencing earlier events consistently. I had forgotten how much political maneuvering is in his Wicked series. That slightly irritates me, as I've read his other works and forgotten how central Oz politics are in the series.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It's slightly worse than I expected, though my expectations weren't low to begin with.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 222 out of 308.

A Brother's Journey by, Richard Pelzer

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I wanted to read this one for awhile and finally found it on Bookmooch

1. Where did you get this book?

Bookmooch

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

One Point

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I just recieved it and was just going to skim through a little and couldn't put it down

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

a couple days

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

This is a very disturbing book the things that went on in the Pelzer house are so awful

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Its good

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

130 out of 290

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

just a paperback

I am reading Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

1. Where did you get this book
I got this at Borders

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Around 7 dollars

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I'm reading all of Jane Austen's novels and this is the next one on my list.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
A little over a month, got caught up in other books.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like that it has more dialogue and is moving faster than past novels by Jane Austen. I also love the characters in this one, Marianne and Elinor are a lot more vivid characters than, say Catherine Morland from Northanger Abbey, the last Austen I read. I have yet to find something I don't like:)

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
A LOT better than I thought it would be!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 41; 229 Pages to go!

8. Not a used book:(

I'm reading The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes

1. Where did you get this book?
From the library
2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
N/A
3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because I saw she had a new one out and couldn't wait for it to ship to me
4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I've had it about a week
5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I like that it had a lot of characters and that I have yet to figure out what the heck the little spirit is supposed to be doing. I love the way she reveals just a little at a time and that while having serious elements it's funny in parts.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Neither, really. It's about as good as her other books. Love anything she writes.
7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
On page 216, about 250 left to go

Lunch break reading: The Passion of New Eve by Angela Carter

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought from a local online seller.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
PhP 180

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I wanted a slim book for my lunch break reading so it wouldn't take me too long to finish reading in small bits. This one was already in my office drawer, and I thought it would be nice to read something by Angela Carter.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
3 1/2 years

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I'm liking the style and the intriguing plot; nothing I'm not liking at the moment.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is as expected, so far.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 54; 137 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
I've come across a few highlighted passages.

I am reading The Psychology: Influence of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini, PH.D.

1. Where did you get this book
From the Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

The price on the book is $22.95 and I paid nothing

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

A group had decided to read this book. It sounded like something that I could use in my business and in my life.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I picked it up on April 19, 2010

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

What I am enjoying the most about this book is that is makes sense. I am starting to understand how people have been making me do things I didn't really want to do or say yes to things that I should have said no to.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is so so much better than what I expected. I thought I would be bored to tears.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 55 with 254 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book looks well used. The back page has a triangle rip but the inside pages are intact.

I'm reading Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Fourth Apprentice by Erin Hunter

1. Where did you get this book?
The Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me nil. But on the book it says US$16.99.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because I read the first 18 books, and was impatientto read the 19th.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
'bout 30 min. I just got back from the library.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I love everything about it. The suspense, the mystery, the...

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
BETTER!!!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on pg 2. 300 more pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
This isn't a used book.It is a sparkling new book and I may have been the first person to borrow it. There aren't even very many fingerprints on the book, and those I think, are the librarians and mine.

The Witch Awakening by Karen Nilsen

1. Where did you get this book?
Won it on the Member Giveaway

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
zip

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Just picked it out of my pile of TBR. Figured I'd better read it and review it.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
about 2 days

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I love everything about it. It started off slow but it picked up within the first 4 chapters

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Much Better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 402 only 12 more pages left

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
New book and it's signed

Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

1. Where did you get this book?

Borders at Morrocroft Shopping Center in Charlotte, NC.

2. How much did it cost you?

$8.65

3. Why did you pick to read this book NOW?

Because I "was" going to read it as my previous book, but decided to read Black Order first, and then I had to start on this one as it's my first enter in the genre of Sci-Fi. I've been interested in Sci-Fi for a while, but in the past, I never looked that deep, and it all looked like crappy fantasy with kingdoms and dragons.

5. How long has it been on your shelf?

Date of receipt: March 9, 2010, sat on the shelf until April 20th.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Too early to tell

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

40 down, 532 to go. Haven't had much time this past week with work and a baby that's due today that hasn't come yet. When she enters labor, I'll be in the hospital for 3 days.

Tack onto that lots of company as this is our first (now thru 5/4, 5/13-5/16), my 35th coming up (5/6), my wife's first Mother's Day coming up (5/9), a brother-in-law's graduation (5/15), and my best friend and his wife having their first in late May (due 5/26), and I probably won't finish until at least Mid-May, more like Late May. If it's decent at all, my next 2 will be Green Mars and Blue Mars.

8. Not a used book.

Project Mars by Wernher Von Braun

1. Where did you get this book? Amazon (I think)

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $10.36

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? No special reason, just felt like it.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? Since November '08.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? It's actually holding my interest so far. The only dislike would be the highly technical portion in the back.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 22 of 280.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Nothing special. Bought new, which in itself is rare for me.

I'm reading True Colors by Kristin Hannah

1. Where did you get this book?

My bestest friend ever lend this book out to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Free to me but it would probably cost my friend $17.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

My friend has given me a bag of books. This was was the biggest in the bag and the soft summer colours got my attention.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

This book was given to me on March 8th 2010.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Right away I liked the feel of the book. Although it's big it isn't awkward. The print is just the right size and the writing flows.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I am not too far into it yet to decide if I like the story.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Only on page 31 with 497 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Other than the tiny rip on the front page cover it looks to be in good shape.

I'm reading The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers

1. Where did you get this book?

The library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Nothing; $26.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I was waiting for my sister to get out of a library program and had to read something. I had been eying this one because it fit a rather specific need I had for the 1010 Category Challenge - a book atypical of a genre and in translation

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I checked it out on April 21, but started reading it before I got home.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I like its inventiveness and humor, and especially enjoy figuring out the literary allusions.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page 290 with 166 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing specific, just the regular library markings and stickers. Though it is rather unusual to find a book with illustrations in the adult section. :)

Take-out reading: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought from a local bookstore some time after the film version came out.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
PhP 265.50

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I wanted a small, handy book that I can take in my bag, and was in the mood to read this one.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
10 years (bought the book in April 2000)

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I've found the story quite intriguing so far; nothing I don't like about it yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 34; 256 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing unusual about it; it's brand new!

Lunch break reading: First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought from Fully Booked, a local bookstore.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
The price tag says PhP 399 but I got it at 40% off.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
It was handily in my office cubicle and wanted to indulge myself in something from an author I enjoy.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
About a month or two.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Loving the wit; nothing I don't like yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is as expected, so far.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 30; 368 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing special; it's brand new.

I was reading Nothing is Impossible by Christopher Reeves.

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought it from a goodwill store in town.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me $1.00. Book sells in the U.S. for $6.99 and in Canada $10.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I wanted a small book and a faster read.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since August 4, 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
The honesty, the courage, the strength of this one man.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 209 and just finished

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Even though I bought the book at a goodwill store it was in new condition. What grabbed my attention was the $1.00 price tag on the front cover

time of terror
1. Where did you get this book?
Early Reviewers

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
It cost me $0.00.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Ready for a historical fiction of the time period

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Since August 4, 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Just getting started, hard to tell yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
As expected

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
38 down, 360 to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

I'm reading Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey

1. Where did you get this book?
library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
nothing, and none because it's been rebound

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Josephine Tey is the author for the Monthly Author Read, and the book is due Friday

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Um...three weeks ago Friday

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
The dry sense of humor

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
better

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
44, 160 to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
library copy that's been rebound, with all the stamping and library stickers you might expect, plus a note in pencil (February 1952) - I'm assuming for when it was added to the collection - and so far I've found one editorial mark correcting a misprint.

Death in Venice and Other Tales by Thomas Mann audio version

1. Where did you get this book?

public library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

hard to say what the monetary cost is since i pay property taxes some minuscule amount of which goes to the library system but in the end, i am so much enriched that i think i come out wealthy.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

because, rather like Everest, it was there and also it has been many years since i've attempted Thomas Mann and never have done in audio format.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

er, well, since i got it from the library 2 or 3 weeks ago.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

i like most, esp. about Death in Venice, the way archetypal themes and various motifs, most of which i probably don't catch, play through the story. i like, too, the way even in translation i'm caught up in both his (both Mann's and Aschenbach's) obsession with Tadzio's ephemeral youth and beauty and with Aschenbach's elation, suffering and degeneration as a result of his obsession with Tadzio.

i have difficulty throughout Mann's work with what so often seems to be a basic disdain for those who are not members of the elite.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

well, i'm right near the end and Mann has proven both more irritating and more arousing than i had remembered.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

have no idea what page. i'm on the last of 10 tapes.

I am readying Rekindled by Barbara Delinsky

1. Where did you get this book?

I purchased it at the Ajax Library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

It cost me 50 cents $6.99 US and $8.99 Canadian.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I saw it on top of my hard covers book on the top shelf. It looked like it didn't belong. My reason for picking this book.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Since March 7, 2010

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Best: It's easy reading. Don't like: The romance scene's are in more detail than the rest of the story. *The second story seems better.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Worse.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

232 with 161 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

What is unique about this book is that the two stories that are in it have been written back in the 1980's. Barbara Delinsky went back and edited the books and made some changes to the style she is now writing in. I wouldn't mind getting a hold of the originals.

Nine Days of Dunkirk by David Divine

1. Where did you get this book? Thrift store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? 35¢/50¢

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? It was on top of the TBR pile, and fed my craving for some history.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? Several months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Interesting insight into the evacuation. But fairly dry reading.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? About what I expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 80 of about 280

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Standard used condition.

I am readying Street of Riches by Gabrielle Roy.

1. Where did you get this book?

I picked it up for free at the Whitby Library.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

It was free to me but the original price that is listed on the back cover is $2.35.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

The last book took me too long to read. I wanted something shorter.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I blieve I have had it on my shelf since 2007

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Best: Having short stories of the same characters. Worst: The print is rather small.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Much better. I had forgotten about this author until I started reading the book. It's easy reading and one can't help but smile as you read.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page 57 with 101 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This is a discarded library book. I picked it up at the Whitby Library but printed all over the inside of the book, usually at the top of a page, is Markham District High School Resource Centre. While I was flipping through this book I notice, just on one page, page 90, the print has faded a lot. It isn't so bad that it can't be read and it doesn't look as if there is any damage, only the the print has faded. Strange. I am wondering if it was just my copy that had this flaw or did everyone have this flaw. Hmmm (Will I ever know?)

The Human Comedy by William Saroyan

1. Where did you get this book?

Again, I picked up this book at the Whitby Library. It had been withdrawn.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

This was free and the price of the book was originally $7.99 CAN and $5.99 US.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I looked for the smallest, simpliest book I could find. I haven't been feeling my best and could not handle the book I was reading. I have set The 360-Minute Hour aside for now.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I had picked it up the same day I started reading it. Didn't see ny shelf but maybe sat on my table for 5 hours.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

The best is the way it is written. Anyone would be able to relate to the characters. It's a feel good book.

I have yet to come across something I don't like.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

I didn't have a clue what kind of book this was going to be. I didn't have any expectations but I must say, the more I read the more I am enjoying this book.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page 104 and have 88 pages left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book has all the markings of a library book. It is unique because on page 23 two torn yellow sticky notes are stuck on the page, one saying, "older brother is the" and the other below it saying, "Boy tried to rob Spangler. On page 33 the sentance, "I never saw anybody hurt that way before" and under that "She kept looking at me as if I were her boy and for a while I wasn't sure I wasn't, I felt so bad", then on page 59 the sentance "You keep your dirty little wop mouth shut!", is underlined in blue ink. Makes me wonder why only these few sentances were underlined.

Lunch break reading: Wise Children by Angela Carter

1. Where did you get this book?
Bought it from a local online seller.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
PhP 300.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I didn't want anything too long or too heavy for my lunch break reading, and this book was conveniently in the office.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
About 3 1/2 years. (Purchased October 2006.)

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Like: I'm really loving the tone the narrator is using and the story seems very intriguing. Nothing I"m not liking so far.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Much better! The last book by Carter I read was The Passion of New Eve, and while I quite liked the story after reading the book, it required a certain mood and some momentum for me to get into it. This one caught me right from the beginning!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Page 21; 213 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
I think it's a used copy, but aside from a tiny tear and crease at the top of the back cover, there's nothing really unique about it.

I am reading A Man in Uniform by Kate Taylor

1. Where did you get this book?

It is my first early reviewer

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

This was a free book :)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Seeing it was an early reviewer I thought it best to read this book as soon as I could.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I suppose I had it for a few days before actually picking it up and reading it.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love the characters. Even though it's not meant to be a comedy I am enjoying the ha ha moments.

The one thing that I don't like about this book is that I feel that in some instances it is a bit far fetched.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is much better than I thought it would be.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 322 with 84 pages to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

New book.

Heinlein's Starship Troopers

1. Where did you get this book? ebay

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $3ish/6

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Felt like seeing what all the fuss in the "Science Fiction Fans' area of LT was about.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? About a month

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? It's different from the movie (for both answers).

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Slightly worse than I'd hoped.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? Only read @ 30, have around 320 left.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Movie tie-in edition.

Someone Like You by Barbara Bretton

1. Where did you get this book? A friend has lend it out to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? This one would cost $10.99 CAN and I got it for nothing.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I almost forgot all about the bag of books my friend had given to me. I thought I better pick one.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table
Months.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

It's fast paced, and I am enjoying the story about the two sisters.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? There isn't anything I don't like yet.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? I am on page 57 and there are 328 pages. So a bit more to read.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

On the inside cover it has been stamped by GNU books, a used book store in town.

Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

1. Where did you get this book?
A friend, who had just read it

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Nothing

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
On my friend's recommendation

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
After she gave it to me it sat for a week before I could get to it

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
I loved the entire story - from the realtionship Glitter Baby's mother had with her father, to her mother's marriage and to Glitter Baby growing up

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It lived up to expectations so it was as good as I expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I have finsihed it and handed it onto another person

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Their was nothing unique about it.

I just started A great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

1)Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I found it on a shelf at the book store and the cover looked intreaging and the title was interesting.

2) Where did you get this book?

Books-a-Million Book Store

3) How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

$9.99 was the price

4) Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

The Summary sounded really interesting and i've heard lots of good things about it.

5) How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Maybe 2 weeks.

6) So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I really like that the main character is really relatable. I could see myself feeling the same way she does. So far nothing bad.

7) So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Too early to tell

8). What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Im on Page 27 and there are 376 more pages

9). If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nope...Nothing. I'm it's first owner.

I am reading {Someone Like You by Barara Bretton

1. Where did you get this book?

My good friend has loaned it out to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Didn't cost me anything but the price on the book is $10.99 CAN

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I knew that I had to pick a book up from the pile my friend had given me. I reached in the bag and there is was.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I am enjoying the easy flow of the book. There is nothing that I really don't like.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It's a bit disappointing but pretty much what I expected.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I am on page 221 with 107 pages to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Nothing special with this one.

Over the weekend, I began rereading Obasan, when I stumbled upon the novel at a used bookstore. Bought it and sat at the cafe next door reading for a while and before I knew it I was 100 pages in..... It tells the tragic story of the Japanese-Canadian immigrant experience - a story familiar to me through my grandmother - and reading it again got me remembering the stories she's told me over the years.... My full review can be read at: www.the-reading-list.com

The Waste Lands by Stephen King

1. Where did you get this book?

Charity Shop

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Dont remember what I paid but I know it was only $1-2, it has $15US on it.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I am reading the Dark Tower series for the first time. I just finished the 2nd one and this is the third one.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

A few months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

On this book in the series I am pretty happy about the story. What I like best is the split story between two different "times". Nothing so far that I don't like.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Its better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

I'm on page 170 with 250 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Its pages are a little yellowed from age but what makes this edition stand out is the handful of full color pictures on the nicer quality paper.

Stop Dressing Your Six-Year-Old Like a Skank: And Other Words of Delicate Southern Wisdom by Celia Rivenbark

Why did you pick this book? Did the cover get your attention? Or maybe it was the title? Did someone recommend you this book?

I had already read Belle Weather Partly Cloudy With a Scattered Chance of Hissyfits & You Can’t Drink All Day if You Don’t Start in the Morning by, Celia Rivenbark and just loved them her titles of the books and chapters are so fun!



1. Where did you get this book?

,b>Bookcloseouts

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

3.99/19.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Needed something fun to break up some heavy books

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

About a week

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

So Far when she talks about going clothes shopping with her daughter Tweenland should be called Lil Skank
Nothing I don’t like It’s laugh out loud funny

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Just as good as I expected

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

31/254

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

Brand new Book
edt: to try and get touchstones to work GRR

City of Saints and Madmen by Jeff VanderMeer

1. Where did you get this book?
Got it at half price from a local bookstore's bargain bin.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
PhP 304.50 (from P609)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I actually started this about a couple of months ago, but I picked it because I've been intrigued about it.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Almost 8 months when I started it.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Like: I think it's a truly brilliant work! I love how VanderMeer has created a whole world with this book. Dislike: Not dislike exactly, but I find myself taking so long to read this, because it's like reading several different books written by different people, not all as fast-moving as the others.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
Better!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm not sure what page I am exactly; I'm somewhere in the appendix, which is numbered differently.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing unique about this copy.

A Fine and Private Place by Morley Callaghan

1. Where did you get this book? At the local library.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $0.00

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? I was actually looking for a book for my husband to read. He picked another one so I decided to read this one.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
It's been on my shelf since October 10, 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Like: It takes place in Toronto. The book makes me feel at home. Dislike: Nothing yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? I didn't have any expectations so I would have to say no better and no worse.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? I am on page 40 with 173 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. This book was withdrawn from the library. It has all the markings of a library book.

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
1. Where did you get this book?
The library.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
N/A

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
This is the July book club pick that I am re-reading.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I have had it around for about 6 weeks.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love the uniqueness of this book - it is narrated by Death, but mostly I have fallen in love with all the characters in this book. The author writes in a very poetic style; there are lots of similes and metaphors, which I love, but it also, at times, makes it difficult to understand. It's probably the only complaint the book club members had about the book; it got mostly rave reviews from everyone.

So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It's a lot better.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
On page 520 out of 550

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

This book was written for Young Adults and has illustrations in it.

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209...Avidmom...you forgot to tell us the title of your book.

A Soft Place to Fall by Barara Bretton

1. Where did you get this book? A friend has lent this out to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? $0.00 for me but for my friend it cost her $9.99 Canadian.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? My friend gave me a bag full of books. I thought it best I start on them asap.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
It's been on my shelf since October 10, 2009

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? Like: An easy read. Dislike: Am thinking it's one of those books where I know what is going to happen throughout it.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? I didn't have any expectations so I would have to say no better and no worse.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? I am on page 74 with 276 left to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique. Just my friends name written on the inside cover

Thanks, callmejacx. I went back and fixed it. : )

Lunch break reading:

The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque by Jeffrey Ford

1. Where did you get this book?
Got it at 80% off from a local bookstore's bargain bin during their annual sale.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
PhP 125.80 (from P629)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I wanted a short book for lunch break reading so I don't take too long to finish it, and this looked really tempting.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
A month.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Like: I'm finding the story very intriguing and look forward to lunch break everyday. Also, chapters are mostly only a few pages each, so I don't find myself in the middle of a long chapter when I need to get back to work.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I think just about as I expected -- which is good.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
I'm on page 150; 176 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
Nothing unique about this copy.

The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad

1. Where did you get this book?
From a local charity shop.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
only £1

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
I have a friend in the Royal Marines who is out there having a tough time. And I picked the book up in order to gain some understanding as to what it is like for the "normal" afghani people to function in such an environment.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
three years

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
The book does give you a real graphic insight into life over their and what the people have had to endure for the last 200 years. Imagine being a bibliophile with your own bookshop and the Taliban religious police coming in on a regular basis and burning your books because they have photos in of people etc. There is nothing in the book that I don't like although I am repulsed by the stories of how the men their treat the women.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I never prejudge the books I read.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? 161 with another 110 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It now has my name in it as do all my books. In the year I have been internet free I have got through about 100 books. I tend to have theme reads, Theology, Science etc. I have only just finished reading in order The Tales of Huckleberry Finn, Treasurer Island, Robinson Crusoe and Lord Jim. Defoe's book was the pick of them in my opinion.

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams

1. Where did you get this book?
Local used book store

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
Cost $2.00, Price $2.95

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Had to find out what happened when I finished Hitchhiker's Guide

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
A week

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
Love the humor

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
It is on par

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
114 of 250

Just wanted to say that I love this thread. Takes awhile to read, but answers soooo many questions about reading tastes, thoughts, etc.

One of my biggest disappointments about many threads (not counting the ones that dedicate themselves to a certain book) is that posters often give the name and author of the book they are reading at the moment, but don't give it much of a review...often nothing but the facts... name, rank, and serial number.

I've gotten to read many books from LT posters who took the time to add a word or two to their posting of the book they are reading or the audio they just finished listening to. I always try to say a word or two about the book and my reasons for liking or not liking it.

Remembrance of Things Past Marcel Proust mine is the one published by penguin translated by Terence Kilmartin

http://www.librarything.com/work/1526659

1. Where did you get this book?
Another from the charity shop.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

cost me 50p priced at £10.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I felt it was time for something totally different having just finished read Huckleberry Finn, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe and Lord Jim.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
Bought it back in August 2007

5. So far, what do you like best about this book?
The profundity and depth of thought emanating
from Proust

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Proust

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It is quite gripping although I have barely started.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
39 just under another 1000 pages to get my teeth into.

8 All marks are mine, it is in good nick.

At Last by Barbara Bretton

1. Where did you get this book?

My best friend lent it out to me.

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

$6.99 U.S. $9.99 CAN and a with little price sticker on the front says $4.00 but it didn't cost me anything :)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I wanted a light read. I have read a few books by t his author and I know that they will be enjoyable.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

That is a good question. I would say for about two months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

Although this is what I would call "Chick Lit" it isn't over satuated by romance and sex.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

It has turn out better than I thought.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On page 22 with 81 pages to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It is a used book and on the inside cover the stamp of the book store my friend got this book from is marked in red along with thier address.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
(can't understand why touch isn't working, it works while Iìm typing but when I submit it gets lost)

1. Where did you get this book?

Bought at a bookshop

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

UK l 6.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

Usually I don’t read thriller. I only read them when I am in a no-mood reading, when I don’t know what to read , so I pick a thriller to take up a reading rhythm

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I started reading it the day I got it

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

What I like is the fact that it is also a kind of family saga, and the researcher description.
There’s nothing I don’t like in particular, from time to time may be pace slow down a bit , but nothing really that bothers me

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Better. I was really skeptical about this book, I thought its blockbuster success was due mainly to the sudden death of the author, and in a way I’m still convinced of this, because it is a good thriller, but I read others who can compete with this one. Another reason why I’m finding it better than I thought , is that, at least so far, there’s less violence than I expected, and it is not described in a gruesome way

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

Paperback edition I’m on 323 with 231 left

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

As I said it is new so nothing to signal about this

me again, evidently I'm hooked on The Trilogy Millenium

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson
1. Where did you get this book?
Bought at a bookshop

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?
UK l 6.99

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?
Because I liked the first one in the so called Millenium Trilogy

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?
I started reading it the day I got it

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?
What do I like best about this book? Let me think about … It’s a bit more “turner page” than the first one but I think the previous is more brilliant in its development

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?
I read several reader’s reviews on the net, so I expected this one were not up to the first one , it is more classic, the first one fascinated me the way the journalist was able to track down facts and stuff , with only old photographs , clipping and police report , this one as I said is just classic stuff in its genre

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?
Paperback edition I’m on 398 with 251 left to go
8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.
As I said it is new so nothing to signal about this

MIDNIGHT by DEAN KOONTZ
1. local library book sale

2 $1.00 $19.95 new in 1989

3. Been on a Dean Koontz kick lately - 4 books in 3 weeks

4.a month - in my box of books from the sale

5. classic Koontz - scary and a bit off the norm

6. it is just about what i expected from koontz

7.on page 92 total pages 383

8. nothing so far makes it unique. I am usually the one that is the underliner or highlighter. Quotes I want to write in my journal or misspellings by the publisher (love to find those). AND I always under line the title if I find it somewhere in the book.

#221...What a great idea! Gives me onemore thing to think about. When I find a misspelling or maybe the sentence just doesn't make sense I share it with my husband, the end. I like your idea of wrting them down. I hope you dn't mindme stealing your idea about underlining the title of the book is seen the the body of the story. Another super idea.

31 Short Short Stories from Collier's by Vairious Authors.

1. Where did you get this book?

At the library

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

Nothing

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

It was one I suggested my husband read. It's been sitting on his dresser for sure a long time, I just had to read it.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

I got this book on Oct 29, 2009. Almost a year now.

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love the short short stories. I don't like that my book is falling apart.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

Better so far.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

On Page 17 with 146 to go

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It's an oldie. The price that is printed on the front cover is 35 cents. On the inside cover the price is marked in pencil for $1.50.

Under the Dome by Stephen King

1. Where did you get this book? Costco

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book? I paid $12 but the price on the book is $19.99 (US)

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW? Ive been wanting to read this book ever since it came out but had a few other books on my list to get through first.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table? 2 Months

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book? I love the concept- cut off from the world but not cut off and the power struggles that inevitably happen

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be? Better- and I thought it was going to be pretty good.

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go? on pg 671 with 401 to go.

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.- It was bought new

1. Where did you get this book?

I got this book from a friend

2. How much did it cost you? What is the price on the book?

The price on the book is $18.00. I didn't pay anything.

3. Why did you pick this book to read NOW?

I peaked in the bag of books my friend had given me and this one stood out from the rest.

4. How long has it been on your shelf/home/table?

Since Aug 25, 2010

5. So far, what do you like best about this book? What don't you like about this book?

I love the way it is gliding me through the book so quickly. Can't say that I don't like anything yet.

6. So far, is it better or worse than you thought it would be?

So much better!!

7. What page are you on NOW? How many pages left to go?

8. If this was a used book maybe someone has highlighted parts, written down their own name, it could have been given as a gift and written on it from and to someone, or maybe they just doodled in it. Tell us what make your book unique.

It is in excellent condition. Looks new except for my friends name written on the first page.

>225 callmejacx: What are you reading? :)

Umm silly me. I forgot that most important part. Thing I want my daughters to know by Elizabeth Noble

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