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Sobre mimI'm an obsessive-compulsive silly dear who has a hard time lending out my books. You don't borrow someone's car and not bring it back, so why do that with my books? I have a hard time lending books to my mother and I hope that doesn't make me a bad person.
I'm originally from South Mississippi,but I moved to Birmingham to escape hurricanes and for a change of scenery. So far it's been a pretty nice experience and I found the best independent bookstore in the world, The Alabama Booksmith.

I'm cantankerous most of the time and I have an evil cat named Pie who enjoys knocking books out of their shelves and a baby-evil cat named Ruby who looks amazingly like Skippyjon Jones.

Sobre a minha bibliotecaI started collecting books in 2003. I think my library reflects my interests as well as those who have been good enough to give me books that they've liked. It's a monumental work in progress, but it's a work of love. I fear that I'll never be completely happy because I'll never be able to own all of the books I want.

I'm a huge mystery fan, and my favorite authors of the genre are Agatha Christie, James Lee Burke, Michael Connolly, and Elizabeth George. (I've noticed in a few reviews on LibraryThing that some people like to give away the endings without warning you in advance. Not nice.)

I've just recently started going to book signings and purchasing signed copies. So far I've come out with some winners, including Tracy Chevalier, Robert Olen Butler, and Khaled Hosseini.

Every book in my library is in my possession. I do not have any books listed as "books I want," or "books read when I was a fetus."

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Amazon.com says I would like books by James Lee Burke, so I checked the reviews of James Lee Burke on LT. I read your review of Burning Angel, and if continuing to read a book during a hurricane while a tree limb crashes through your window isn't the best recommendation I've ever come across, I don't know what was. Thanks much.

publicado por IronMike às 3:27 pm (EST) em Apr 18, 2009

I will gladly join your revolution. It's not just that Twilight is another poorly-written piece of trash (which it is), but it's also uniquely objectionable thematically (some of which you discussed in your review). I am working on a novel that will be the anti-Twilight, in that its theme is the polar opposite. Also, there is not a single vampire in it. :)

publicado por AshRyan às 12:15 am (EST) em Apr 17, 2009

I haven't read Twilight, or seen the movie ... (and am not in a rush to do either one, after reading your great review) - very funny! I agree with the previous poster: "aubergine passion" was an inventive alternate to the usual.

publicado por chiara2 às 5:18 pm (EST) em Apr 11, 2009

I loved your Twilight review. Thank you for telling it like it is (and in such an intelligent and amusing fashion). I don't think the word "aubergine" is used nearly enough anymore.

publicado por SylviaO às 10:37 am (EST) em Apr 10, 2009

I just wanted to say that your Twilight review has restored my faith in humanity. Thank you.

("...hideous little twerp." lol.)

publicado por AshRyan às 4:54 am (EST) em Apr 10, 2009

I could not agree more with your review of Twilight. I only made it about 200 pages. Zzzzzzzzzzz. I wanted to see what the hype was all about, and I just don't get it. Speaking of vampires, I see that you recently added Dead Until Dark. I got sucked into True Blood on HBO, though I usually don't like all the sex and nudity HBO insists on adding to their shows...I was wondering if the books are similar or if they are more PG? Would someone who likes fantasy but is a bit of a prude enjoy them? (-; Happy reading!

publicado por shinyone às 7:42 pm (EST) em Apr 8, 2009

Thanks for that review of Twilight. I also got to around 300 pages, and when NOTHING STILL happened in the book, I also chucked it. I only started reading it because my daughter is so into the whole twilight thing, and I wanted to know what she found so appealing. Of course, what I found was quite disturbing. I almost wish there was rampant sex or violence or something actually somewhat cool or interesting about the whole book. But it was really, really nothing.

So i got her into old Buffy the Vampire slayer dvds, and that seems to have diverted her attention a bit. Yeah, sure there's some sex and violence and attitude in Buffy, but at least she's not subservient to Angel. Yeah, that's what Edward SHOULD have been. Otherwise he's just a sad bad-boy wanna-be. Cookie monster to the real lover-demon hanging outside the window.

OK, don't take this as particularly good parenting advice. Just wanted to say your Twilight review was right on.

publicado por rventura às 10:31 pm (EST) em Apr 7, 2009

Hi,

Saw you liked Trainspotting, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reading my new novel and posting your comments here (as well as on a few other book-related sites). Thought you might like my novel since it's also about a group of disturbed kids and a bit dark. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like. Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

publicado por cmtusa às 3:49 pm (EST) em Apr 6, 2009

I loved your review of Twilight. The end just freaking killed me. I was laughing out loud. I feel the same way. Bella has no right to be passed off as any kind of example of a character worthy of wasting my time on. I have a best friend of twenty years, obviously this is not a young woman, who is obsessed with these books and consistently bothers me until I read them, so I've read more than I've ever wanted. And each book I become more and more enraged with Bella. She infuriates me. Anyway, just wanted to say I appreciated your words.

publicado por ajchase às 1:06 am (EST) em Apr 6, 2009

I love that you hated Twilight with an "aubergine" passion! For my part, I don't intend to give it a go so I will take your word for it. Pummz.

publicado por Pummzie às 3:49 pm (EST) em Apr 4, 2009

Hi,

I just read your review of Kerouac's On the Road; just curious, which two words from the novel did you add to your vocabulary?

Twain

publicado por twain às 11:54 pm (EST) em Apr 3, 2009

Loved your review of Twilight - I listened to it on my computer at work and had to keep turning the volume down because the descriptions of Edward were so ludicrous it made me wince in pain and embarrassment. I hope nobody heard what I was listening to! I even forced myself to listen to the second one (because I spent $ on it) which is not as bad but will definitely skip the 3rd.

A Vampire book I really enjoyed was Fevre Dream by George R. R. Martin.

Best!

Erin

publicado por erinmontague às 8:26 pm (EST) em Apr 3, 2009

I applaud your review of "Twilight" bc you said everything I've been ranting about most of last year. I read the first two chapters of that book and immediately realized the author wrote a stereotypical teen girl diary with "Edward Cullen" and "vampire" as every fourth word.

I cannot believe this shit is popular and if teen girls wanted to swoon over vampire novels, they ought to give Anne Rice and Charlaine Harris a try.

publicado por leedavies777 às 7:41 pm (EST) em Apr 3, 2009

Hi - I just wanted to say I really liked your review of Percival Everett's 'Wounded'. I have just bought this book today, and came on here to see if there were any reviews of it. I'm really looking forward to reading it after your review. I haven't read any others of his books, but if I enjoy this as much as you did, I will definitely be getting more of his work.

publicado por Book_Junkie às 1:53 pm (EST) em Feb 21, 2009

Hi Quill...Just wanted to state for the record how much I enjoy your reviews. You clearly have a great sense of humor, and I love your take on things...What mystery book would you recommend to someone who's not all that familiar with the genre? In other words, what's a "starter" mystery book? I've read some Josephine Tey (Daugher of Time, Miss Pym Disposes) and liked them...have you read any of Kate Atkinson's books? I've been loving her latest series: Case Histories, One Good Turn and When Will There Be Good News? (waiting for this last one to come out in paperback). They're crime-genre mysteries, but just a little different, set in England and Scotland. Happy reading!

publicado por ellengryphon às 2:08 am (EST) em Feb 3, 2009

Hiya! Just thought I'd drop by and say I loved your review of "The Story of the Little Mole..." by Werner Holzwarth. Glad to see I'm not the only immature adult out there. :D

publicado por saraslibrary às 5:36 pm (EST) em Jan 1, 2009

Hi, Valerie!
Sorry it has been so long, but I want to wish you a very happy New Year! I've been lazy. I need to add some more books to my library. I'm still trying to plow through this massive biography of Jane Goodall. She's a hero of mine!
Have a wonderful 2009! Have fun!

publicado por chrisdroberts às 10:50 am (EST) em Dec 31, 2008

LOVE LOVE LOVE your review for Farewell to Arms. Perhaps I should go hunt down more of your reviews to amuse me on a slow day at work.

publicado por ShannonMDE às 11:46 am (EST) em Nov 26, 2008

Ha!! I just finished reading and reviewing "The Alchemist" by Coelho and I came across your review. Very nice!! I can't figure out what the big deal is either. I was so bored by it.
Anyway, I got a nice chuckle from your review and I nodded in a agreement more than once. Looks like I will be dodging pitchforks too. :-)

publicado por 777Penny às 12:09 am (EST) em Oct 9, 2008

I totally agree with your review of "The Alchemist"! I've found lots of books inspirational, but this wasn't one of them!! :)

publicado por tjsjohanna às 5:36 pm (EST) em Sep 10, 2008

Pi was one of my very very rare did not finishes. I thought it was daft as a brush. I'll look for the Original and give that a go WHEN I GO AWAY FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE END OF THIS MONTH!

Sorry - was I bragging? I think I was. I'm just very excited. About the GOING AWAY FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE END OF THIS MONTH! thing.

publicado por mccardey às 12:22 am (EST) em Sep 9, 2008

How did you feel about The Life of Pi? (If it's not a rude question...)

publicado por mccardey às 6:50 pm (EST) em Sep 8, 2008

Just read your review of The Alchemist. At last, I'm not alone! I've been feeling like the child seeing through the emperor's new clothes all these years...
Am off for a snoop round your library now to see what else we agree on ;)

publicado por rachbxl às 4:19 pm (EST) em Sep 5, 2008

I just read that you're from Mississippi, but you don't list Faulkner as a favorite author. Of course, that must mean you hate Faulkner. It's okay. I think most people do. :)

publicado por chrisdroberts às 11:21 pm (EST) em Jan 20, 2008

I'd like to say that my icon is from my wild college days, but it's actually Mexican wrestling legend and schlock movie star, Mil Marcaras. Man of a Thousand Masks. :)
I haven't listed any new books in a while.
It's great to hear from you.

publicado por chrisdroberts às 11:38 pm (EST) em Jan 16, 2008

I wouldn't worry about it yet, all the holidays delayed shipping, so the books from the December batch are just starting to trickle in now... I'm betting it hasn't arrived yet.

Abby

publicado por ablachly às 12:08 pm (EST) em Jan 9, 2008

Honestly I couldn't tell you, 'cause I haven't read 'em yet; the only reason I bought them is 'cause I spotted them at the local Salvation Army Store and happened to have a couple of bucks that weren't needed for something else....

Yes, I am a book-hoarder. *Hangs head in affected shame*

As for The Godfather -- maybe I'm a philistine, but I actually prefer the first two movies to the book. (Mmm-boy, am I ever glad that Francis Ford Coppola 86'ed the extra Johnny Fontaine and floozy Hollywood starlet crap that's in the book...)

publicado por uvula_fr_b4 às 10:01 pm (EST) em Dec 3, 2007

Maybe my being here will cause me to read a book or 3 that have some substance ;)

publicado por BrokenWench às 6:20 pm (EST) em Apr 25, 2007

Do all of my "Cat in the Hat" books count??? huggs :D

publicado por BrokenWench às 4:49 pm (EST) em Apr 24, 2007

It just blew my mind when I saw that you have George Stewart's Ordeal By Hunger. You have to understand that about ten years ago I went through a period when I was obsessed with the Donner party. I even started a screenplay on the subject that never materialized. I guess one day when I have an hour or two to spare I'll have to check out your entire collection.

publicado por chrisdroberts às 4:17 pm (EST) em Dec 17, 2006

I find myself getting irritated by the open space on the shelf where the book is supposed to be while it is on loan. It's like a gap-toothed grin reminding me that somebody is probably getting crumbs between the pages of one of my favorites.

publicado por chrisdroberts às 12:58 am (EST) em Dec 15, 2006

To my knowlege, I have never "liberated" a book, though I have talked my mom and grandma out of lots of theirs :) But have you ever seen a treasure where it's not appreciated and wanted to liberate it? A woman I knew had a collection of Gene Stratton Porter books, first editions. When she died she left them to the family which cleaned for her. They didn't read or appreciate books. It broke my heart. My hope was that the family would at least sell them so someone could appreciate them. Sigh. I didn't have the guts to make an offer.

Why did I bring that up? I guess the train of thought of people borrowing books and not returning them got me thinking. I think most people have good intentions of getting around to reading our borrowed books, but never do, then they get buried, shelved or shoved under the couch until forgotten. I always read my borrowed books first so I can return them fast before they get lost.

publicado por MrsLee às 3:09 am (EST) em Nov 15, 2006

I don't know what the Barbara Cartland discussion was about, but it brought back memories. I read romance novels for about one year in high school, discovered much the same thing as Winnowill described and haven't read one since. Welll, maybe some if the author had an excellent reputation for historical accuracy. Anyway, we have a lot of books in common and I'm only listing those I've read in the last two years, not done yet.
I have loaned/lost several of my favorite books in my lifetime, but they have a way of finding me again, if not the same copy, at least the same book. I like to think of collecting as a series of blessings. Each treasure I find at a tag sale or library sale or used book store is just another friend to enjoy. I like to loan my books to friends, but I do keep track of where they are, and I'm not afraid to ask for them back. Not even from my mom :)

publicado por MrsLee às 3:39 am (EST) em Nov 12, 2006

I'm surprised to see Robert A Heinlein on your list. I was going to suggest Time Enough For Love but it seems you've already read it.

publicado por orionsafari às 2:55 am (EST) em Oct 10, 2006

i feel your pain. i am also an obsessive-compulsive dear who has a hard time lending out her books. i would almost rather go out and buy the person a copy of the book than part with mine!!! so no, you aren't a bad person; you are just good to your books. :) i also fear that i will never own or even read all the books i want before my time here is over!!! good luck with your mission!

publicado por amanaceerdh às 10:50 am (EST) em Sep 19, 2006

Thank you for your comment. I have been reading Burke for some time. I have all his robicheaux novels. Have you tried british(Scottish) author Ian Rankin? He also is first class and has been gaining in popularity in the USA for some time.

publicado por paddyb às 3:01 pm (EST) em Aug 9, 2006

Cute pic! I scanned your library. You have some great books!

publicado por magst às 6:51 pm (EST) em Jul 18, 2006

I'm always amused by Cartland. Every single story has the same basic plot and characters:

Innocent, but earnest (and, of course, beautiful - but of the English Rose variety with enormous eyes), young girl of good family who is not afraid to tell it like it is. Girl's name always ends with the letter "a". And as far as I can tell, Cartland never used the same name twice so they tend to be fairly unusual names.
Experienced, bored nobleman, generally a womanizer (but of beautiful, exotic women, not English Roses) whose experience of innocent young girls is minimal at best, but who is Essentially A Good Person.

Random other characters:
Girl's parents (sometimes deceased), who lived their lives together in an ecstasy of love and devotion.
Man's family - generally dissolute rakes who cause mayhem to girl and man (who is often marked for death so that the rake can inherit the estate and pay his creditors).

One of the main characters is poor (or otherwise disadvantaged), and one is wealthy.

They are thrown together for unlikely reasons, where the girl refreshingly tells the nobleman exactly what she thinks (often from horseback). He thinks she's unlike any woman he's ever known and, despite all his worldly experience, falls madly in love with her. She, on the other hand, thinks he's everything she despises, until she realizes that that's only his facade and that he is Essentially A Good Person. To her very great surprise, she discovers that she's in love with him. But it usually takes till the very end of the book for them to reveal their love to each other.

And then they live Happily Ever After.

publicado por Winnowill às 4:27 pm (EST) em Jul 17, 2006

What, you think? ;-)

Although, when you see the plethora of Barbara Cartland opera I just added, you may run away in fear.

publicado por Winnowill às 12:47 pm (EST) em Jul 12, 2006

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