Membro: Ex_Libris

Hi Sharon
I'm just beginning to get my head round this amazing site - I've
only managed to put up a few books so far, but will try and add a
few more each week. It's frustrating to have so little spare time, what with my money-earning job and my writing - not to mention my
blog. I'm so glad there's a 'stars' system, so at least I can
indicate my preferences to some extent. I'd love to write a short review of each one, but I'll have to resist that for the
time being. Now that I've started looking through my books, I'm
also tempted to re-read some of them, but that would be fatal.
Roll-on retirement, says the idealist half of my brain.
(The realist half knows that a lot of time that would be freed up, wouldn't actually be mine to use as I choose - a good part of it would be hijacked by other duties.)

publicado por ChristineColeman às 9:47 am (EST) em Aug 10, 2009

Hi Sharon,

Thanks so much for your kind words about Bonnie and Clyde. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, in some ways, the Middletown fiasco was one of the more important moments in the formation of Clyde's character--it got him sentenced to 14 years, which in turn made him vow never to get caught again. It was the only time anyone knows of where he threw down a gun rather than shoot it out.

PS

publicado por PaulSchneider às 11:49 am (EST) em Jul 8, 2009

A fellow fan of Joseph Conrad, Czeslaw Milcsz, Edith Wharton, Georgette Heyer and Dorothy Dunnett - can't think why I haven't noticed your library before! (Do you prefer Niccolo or Lymond books - can never make my mind up). Also have you seen the film of Lost Honor of Katarine Blum? It's excellent and worth getting if you haven't.

publicado por brunhilde às 3:44 pm (EST) em Apr 8, 2009

Thanks for adding me to your interesting libraries list! Have to go do a review on the last book I read.

publicado por scarpettajunkie às 2:48 pm (EST) em Feb 1, 2009

Hi, Sharon,
You have an amazing library! Unfortunately, I now have about a page full of books I need to look at. Thanks for having Lewis Carroll's selected letters, I've been trying to remember the title.
Janet

publicado por jhwmsls às 3:59 pm (EST) em Oct 29, 2008

Thanks for adding me to your interesting libraries list! I really enjoyed the new Atkinson book you've just added!

publicado por tara35 às 12:06 pm (EST) em Sep 11, 2008

Thanks, Ex_Libris! I've joined. Unfortunately I won't be able to post any reviews there because I don't have a google blog. I do have a blog, though, so I will post what I've read and as soon as I learn how, I will leave a ling to my blog. My son needs to teach me how to make links and since this is the start of a new teaching year we are both rather swamped right now.

although I'm not on your "Members with...Books" list, you are on mine so I come by sometimes to see what's new. I'll also be watching for you and the heyer site.

publicado por MusicMom41 às 7:58 pm (EST) em Aug 26, 2008

Hi Ex_Libris

I've "seen" you around LT and you are on my "Top similiar Libraries" list--I think I recognize you because your user name is the name of one of my favorite books (a book about books) by Anne Fadiman. I've thought several times about leaving a comment telling you that and asking if you've read that book. Have you?

But now I have a more compelling reason for contacting you. Last week I found a Georgette Heyer challenge and I noticed you had signed up. I wanted to join but couldn't figure out how to sing up. Since I was pressed for time I decided to wait until the weekend. Today I went back and I still cant figure out how to sign up.. I click on "sign up here" but where it takes me I can't find any place to sign in. Can you give me a clue what I'm missing so I can look for it? I'm not terribly computer savvy and I often don't notice things in front of my nose--but I really searched.

I'm a huge Heyer fan and just this year decided to start a project to reread all her historical novels. I haven't read them for quite a while and it's time. It will be a lot more fun to do it with others!

publicado por MusicMom41 às 9:49 pm (EST) em Aug 24, 2008

I just noticed on my homepage that you recently rated The Jungle 4 stars. I had to chuckle, since my 15yo daughter just finished this book as part of her summer reading requirement. She was less than enthusiastic about it, especially as compared to some of the other books on her summer reading list, like Water for Elephants. She found the writing style difficult, or in the words of a teenager, "boring." But then on your profile page I saw you tackled this as an audio book -- I wonder if that was any easier?

publicado por lindsacl às 7:45 am (EST) em Aug 20, 2008

Well back at ya'! I already have you marked as interesting library, so I was stalking you before the Orange group! ;o)

publicado por teelgee às 12:56 pm (EST) em Jul 31, 2008

Hello ... this is Laura, from the new Orange Prize Yahoo group. Just wanted to identify myself here on LT.

publicado por lindsacl às 5:39 am (EST) em Jul 31, 2008

yes i have read the Djuna Barnes biography...twice in fact since there is so much info there-and it's quite well-written...give it a try...then try NIGHTWOOD...or maybe not...that is a hard book to get into...i'm still not sure what it is ABOUT...duh

publicado por jdthloue às 9:45 pm (EST) em Jul 6, 2008

I am indeed a big Rushdie fan. The Enchantress of Florence, however, was really different than the rest of his works; his preoccupation with postcoloniality is more muted, or maybe just allegorized a lot more in this book. But I think his writing in all forms is just delightful.
I look forward to perusing your library for library plunders :)

publicado por angrystarlyt às 10:49 am (EST) em Jun 19, 2008

Yes, I am happy to find more of my book blogger friends on here!! you have so many books in your librarything. I have not gotten all mine on there...did you use the scanner???? I am wondering about it!

publicado por Bbexlibris às 11:45 am (EST) em May 23, 2008

Heya. I found your page completely at random (was poking through some of the old Early Revier books to add to my Amazon wishlist) and when I clicked on your name, I saw that we share a hometown in common. While I no longer reside in M-town, I visit often. Small world! :)

Anyway, I just thought I'd say hello while I was passing through. Take care!

-Callie

publicado por Violaine às 9:03 pm (EST) em Apr 1, 2008

Thanks for your comment. I hope you enjoy the books and look forward to talking soon!

publicado por lisaunger às 7:08 am (EST) em Nov 12, 2007

Thanks for your friendship! I look forward to checking out your books and hope you enjoy mine.

publicado por lisaunger às 12:16 pm (EST) em Nov 8, 2007

Hi, Sharon. I finally got to the end of The Accidental. It took a little extra effort, but it was worth it. I admit that when I had finished it, I felt totally confused, so I went back and reread the last 80 pages or so to sort it out in my mind. Ultimately, I loved it, especially the ending. Once Amber is gone, everything gets worse--which is better! Life is like that sometimes . . . I was totally blown away by the chapter in which Amber is telling her "life story"--a series of lies made up from movies, TV, songs, and the news. "I was born free, I've had the time of my life and for all we know I'm going to live forever."

What else by Smith would you recommend? I couldn't find a thing in my local Borders last weekend, so I'll likely have to order online.

I'm about to start The Yacoubian Building, which has been highly recommended by a number of LTers. What are you reading these days?

publicado por Cariola às 7:33 pm (EST) em Nov 6, 2007

Hi, Sharon. I'm about halfway through The Accidental. I wasn't too sure if I was going to like it, but it has certainly grabbed me. I'm not a big fan of the adolescent narrator, so the first section, narrated by 13-year old Astrid, put me off a bit, but the next one (17-year old Magnus) sucked me right in. In reading some other readers' comments, I see that a lot of people are disturbed by the fact that they don't learn more about the background of Amber, the mysterious visitor who changes the lives of the Smart facmily members. So far, that's not bothering me, and I doubt that it will. I'm not a reader who needs all the ends neatly tied up. Have you read the book yet?

Happy reading!

Deborah

publicado por Cariola às 5:19 pm (EST) em Oct 28, 2007

Well, I just talked to Unbridled again yesterday, and they're looking into it. So sorry about that delay!

publicado por ablachly às 12:14 pm (EST) em Oct 18, 2007

That is only a small part of my library in the photo. Obviously I think you have some very interesting books also. This Library Thing lets one be a book voyeur. You can troll through people's books which is a great deal of fun for a book lover.

Take care.

publicado por carolcarter às 4:25 pm (EST) em Sep 26, 2007

Hi Sharon,

You're more than welcome. Your library really does look interesting and I'm looking forward to having a detailed nosey through it soon.

Thanks!
Allie

publicado por AllieW às 2:34 pm (EST) em Sep 25, 2007

Hi Sharon - yes I love LT and like you I love being surrounded by books. Joining LT got me into the whole virtual world of challenges and sharing thoughts about reading. The Novel Challenge group has given me loads of inspiration and I am planning my next ones already!
I see we share quite a wide taste in books. I will be getting some for my themed read from the library rather like the Newbery award books I've been reading. Then I tag them with library plus the subject, say Newbery.
I very much enjoyed browsing your blog, really liked the clear, simple and uncluttered layout. The 2007 books read down the side section was also impressive.
Regards
Julie

publicado por juliette07 às 11:27 am (EST) em Sep 25, 2007

Hi Sharon,
Thank you for accepting my invitation. To answer your question -- I read Nightwood for a college class in the seventies, so I had to go back and look at it before writing what I think of it. I can see why it fits into an Outmoded Authors category. The language is very descriptive, almost bizarre at times, however, Barnes was daring in her exploration of female sexuality and relationships. I think it is still an important piece of literature.
Patricia Highsmith is another interesting writer I am just getting into. I am reading her biography -- Beautiful Shadow -- fascinating!

publicado por abarree às 2:42 pm (EST) em Sep 4, 2007

Hi Sharon -- You have a great library! I have just started putting my books in LibraryThing but I see we share 60 titles. I also like Joyce Carol Oates, the Brontes, Margaret Mitchell, Amy Tan, P.D. James, Kurt Vonnegut and Charles Dickens. I just joined BookMooch, too.

publicado por abarree às 9:46 pm (EST) em Sep 1, 2007

Hi!! I picked up The Accidental to read this week, and tore through it-- finished it maybe two minutes ago. What a FANTASTIC read, thank you for recommending it to me! The end left me a little confused-- care to discuss?

publicado por redrabbit às 4:47 pm (EST) em Jun 2, 2007

Hey! I happened to luck upon an Ali Smith book (The Accidental) at Border's, on their 3-for-2 table. I've ALREADY learned a new word: "solipsistic." :D Thank you for the recommendation... see you in a month!

publicado por redrabbit às 10:24 pm (EST) em Apr 16, 2007

Hi there! I never thought for looking for friends here. I'm only logging those books I actually read. So my back catalogue won't be here. This is going to be my current record as it were. Have a wonderful Easter.

Ann

publicado por ann163125 às 3:29 am (EST) em Apr 6, 2007

I've never found any Saunders books at discount stores, and I've looked. Good luck with that. You're always welcome to borrow mine if you want a taste before you order (I know, I know)! :)

publicado por redrabbit às 9:05 am (EST) em Feb 26, 2007

I am waist-deep into The Falls by JCO and I am absolutely enamored of the book. Thank you so much for sparking me to read it... god knows how long this beauty would have been ignored on my shelf! You're a good influence on me... ;)

publicado por redrabbit às 3:31 pm (EST) em Feb 24, 2007

I have not read the Flannery O'Connor collection yet, but I was just deciding what to start tonight (since I finished the Vonnegut). I guess that's what I'll pick up next! Let me know when you get the Vonnegut-- can't wait to hear what you think of it.

publicado por redrabbit às 11:41 pm (EST) em Feb 2, 2007

Hi Ex_Libris! This is Erica, from the Northern Cincinnati Book Club! I'm trying to figure out who's who on LibraryThing... and just saying hi! I added you to my watch list... I aspire to the day when I can have 2k+ books in my catalog!

publicado por redrabbit às 7:52 pm (EST) em Feb 2, 2007

Thanks for your message Ex-Libris, but you can indeed listen to Radio 3 - by visiting the BBC Radio 3 website and using either the streaming media service or the "Listen Again" service. I'll put details on the group page.

publicado por antimuzak às 2:43 am (EST) em Jan 4, 2007

Ha! Then you are like me, collecting Jane Urquhart books but not reading them! 2007 is the year!
I've read News from Paraguay and liked it...it's quirky and different, which may be why I liked it. I do have Siam but have not read it. Just this morning I saw another of her books at a library sale; one I'd not heard of. I didn't care for the premise of the story and thus didn't pick it up. Currently, i'm trying to finish up the Inheritance of Loss so I can start the reader's copy I got of the forthcoming Lionel Shriver novel (it's 500 pages!).

Did you like We Need to Talk about Kevin? I found it slow at first and certainly disturbing, ultimately I found it to be one of the most powerful books I've read since Handmaid's Tale. I read Joyce Carol Oates' Rape a Love Story not long after...that is also disturbing, the subject matter unpleasant but it's necessary, I think, to shake the reader up, make us think. In that book, it's about justice.

publicado por avaland às 5:57 pm (EST) em Oct 27, 2006

Hi, I see we share quite a bit, including several Jane Urquhart novels. Difference is, I haven't read mine (I have been collecting her over the years with the intent to read her...). Any suggestions which one to start with?

publicado por avaland às 10:02 pm (EST) em Oct 26, 2006

I find Siddons and Frank to be very similar in writing style and subject, so I'm betting you, too, would likely enjoy both.

You asked, did I go to OSU. Ha ha, I certainly "hung out" there quite a bit when I lived in Columbus, but I am a Virginia Tech alumna myself.

Other Southern authors I enjoy: Eudora Welty is a classic one, and a more recent favorite of mine is Robert Morgan (Gap Creek, The Truest Pleasure).

publicado por SnoopingBunny às 1:06 pm (EST) em Oct 14, 2006

I saw your post in the Deep South group, and thought I'd say hello. We share some books in common, as well as some places. I currently live in North Carolina, but I'm from Virginia (lived in Roanoke, Blacksburg and Radford) and moved to Ohio (Columbus) right after college for a couple of years. As for books: I have a lot of Anne Rivers Siddons and Dorothea Benton Frank, too. They make great beach reads, don't they? I see you have E.L. Doctorow's City of God, a Novel. I keep thinking about reading that one. Did you enjoy it?

publicado por SnoopingBunny às 11:30 am (EST) em Oct 13, 2006

Hi again, I really enjoyed Marjory Fleming - far more than I was expecting to. I was more interested in Marjory (why I got the book) than in Oriel Malet but now I'm interested in OM too. I found it very intense, and evocative of a child's view of the world. I will read it again.

publicado por artymiss às 1:40 pm (EST) em Sep 25, 2006

Sharon,
thank you for joining the Virago Modern Classics group!

Paola :-))

publicado por aluvalibri às 12:52 pm (EST) em Sep 19, 2006

Hi there. I just popped in after reading your comment on the Virago group. We certainly share a lot of books! What did you make of Oriel Malet's 'Marjory Fleming'? I was fascinated by it.

publicado por artymiss às 12:07 pm (EST) em Sep 19, 2006

Yay! Another Tin-Houser. Welcome!

publicado por bookishbunny às 3:27 pm (EST) em Sep 13, 2006

"literary fiction, classic fiction, mysteries, and non-fiction (primarily history and biographies)." and music, and Ohio...

We are cut from the same cloth, you and me!

:)

publicado por annabethblue às 9:33 am (EST) em Jun 15, 2006

I've done our LP collection today, it's been like a trawl through a past life! And yes Neil Young!

publicado por dovegreyreader às 11:46 am (EST) em Apr 17, 2006

Hi Sharon, Thanks for your comments on my profile page. We do share a lot of books in common! I am currently reading The Once and Future King by T.H. White, which is actually really good! For some reason, I thought it was more of a children's book but it isn't at all. Highly recommended. I am saving Team of Rivals for this summer when I have to take a couple of business trips. I like to make sure I always have a good book for a long trip. So you are into Joyce Carol Oates. I read Bellefleur (I think the spelling is correct) years ago. Can you recommend any of her others?
Thanks

Dana

publicado por dkeish às 12:50 pm (EST) em Mar 22, 2006