I just had to tell you that I loved your book reviews. I have found that many people, avid readers or not, are not all that gifted when it comes to putting their thoughts down on paper. Reading your reviews was a lyrical experience. You're a wonderful writer.

Lähettänyt: RachelfromSarasota 8:31 pm (EST) Jul 20, 2008

Hi: No problem. Next Thursday at noon would be fine. The street entrance is definitely University. Thanks and have a great weekend. Oh, about the book American Wife, I also received a copy of it and could not finish it - unfortunately, its not really my style of book. But I loved the cover - very beautiful. See you next week. TINA

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 7:55 am (EST) Jul 12, 2008

Hi: I tried getting into the HC site and its very, very slow and acting up again. I can't wait for them to change the site :) I was not all that impressed with the selection, although there are a few I registered for. Thanks for letting me know the books were up.

I am looking forward to meeting you next week. TINA

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 12:49 pm (EST) Jul 10, 2008

Hi Avis:

Tuesday at noon would be fine. Can you meet me at the Security desk in Place Ville Marie (the entrance is on University I think). Right by the elevators going to the 20th floor in 1 Place Ville Marie. I will be the one holding the book :) That works out great. I can scoot down to give you the book and then just head off to my meeting (I have a 12:15 meeting). Hope this is okay. Thanks.

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 8:30 am (EST) Jul 10, 2008

Hi Avis:

I hope you are well. I was on the HC site the other day and noticed that they only have two books this month! I did not find all that many books on this site this time around (sigh!).

I live in Verdun and work at PVM regular business hours. Just let me know if its easier for you to meet me downtown or closer to Verdun and when. The only night I am really committed to something is Thursday night, or we can meet at PVM during lunchtime on Thursday if you would like. Just let me know. Thanks.

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 8:11 pm (EST) Jul 8, 2008

Hi Avis,

No, I haven't read anything else by Elizabeth Gilbert (although I have a couple of her other books on my wishlist!). I had to put her on my list of favorite authors because Eat, Pray, Love had such a profound impact on my life, and I thought it was so well-written. Subsequently, I've seen her interviewed in different places, been to her website, and it seems like she's such an awesome person. Enjoy the book! I'm planning to re-read it again before the end of this year.

Lähettänyt: jhedlund 12:59 pm (EST) Jul 3, 2008

Hi: I hope you are surviving 'the move'. I had the same HC problem. I was told to send my reviews to:

cory.beatty@harpercollins

so you could try that. Apparently, the website is not working properly and they are planning on launching a new one soon. In the meantime, I have been sending my reviews to this person, but this person is only to send reviews to. Hope this helps.

Thank you for the book offer, unfortunately, its not really what I read. However, if we can exchange any other future books that would be great.

I finally heard from some of the publicists on Shelf-Awareness and I am getting two books (YEAH!). All hope is not lost.

I still have your book so let me know when you would like to get it. Thanks alot.

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 7:08 pm (EST) Jul 2, 2008

Hi: Thanks so much for the link. I have been lucky enough to get a book for the last 3 months. I got Dating makes you want to die. I just finished it and I am working on my review. I love HC. I have been totally unlucky with Shelf-awareness (as I mentioned). Its sometimes hard to hear about all the people on this site who seem to be getting so many free books from so many different places. I am happy for them, but I have to admit to being a tad jealous!

I have also noticed that there have been a few rough patches on the forum board on this site lately - I find book people can be weird sometimes about their books :) I never re-read most of my books and I don't have the space to keep them all so I like to give them away if I can - so I am always a little surprised when I see so many people being so militant about not giving their books away.

What books have you gotten from HC? Some months, their selection is better than others. TINA

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 5:41 pm (EST) Jun 29, 2008

Hi. Can you tell me where on Booklounge.ca did you see anything about the editorial board? I have been searching on it (I do get the newsletter) and can't find it.

Don't you love how living in Quebec basically excludes us from almost every contest on the planet - except if they are run by loto quebec - talk about a monopoly (sigh!) Thanks. TINA

PS Hope the move is going well.

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 8:59 pm (EST) Jun 28, 2008

Hi: Sure, the book is still yours. I work at PVM so anywhere around that area - whenever you are ready would be great. Thanks.

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 8:07 pm (EST) Jun 18, 2008

Avis,

It's not a problem for me to wait for the book. I have a tbr pile that's over my head already! I'll be sending The Wishing Year tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks, and good luck with the move!

Julie

P.S. Is the address I have for you still going to be the correct one?

Lähettänyt: jhedlund 10:54 am (EST) Jun 12, 2008

All fixed :)

Lähettänyt: lgondelman 3:26 pm (EST) Jun 5, 2008

Hi Avis,

Do you still want my copy of The Wishing Year? I finished it a few days ago. I really liked it, although I didn't fall in love as I have with other books in that genre. I think it's definitely worth reading though. Feel free to read my (and others') review before you decide. If you do want it, just reply to me in a private message with your address. I'm making a big run to the Post Office on Friday, so it could go out then!

Lähettänyt: jhedlund 11:21 pm (EST) Jun 4, 2008

Thanks and many happy trails to you as well :}mary

Lähettänyt: rollout4u 5:26 pm (EST) Jun 4, 2008

Hi: Its nice to hear from you. Yes, I have to say that I do believe Comtesse de Segur holds up - of course, she is not JK Rowling, but I find her stories are still fully of love, mischief, harmless and depict a kindler time - which, I think, will appeal to some teens. I had a used bookstore for 4 years and it amazing to me the amount of adults around my age who came in to buy these books. The plan was to re-read them and then hopefully pass them along to their kids. My favorite in the series was Les Malheurs de Sophie!!! I have read and re-read that one about 20 times over the years.

As for the Butala book, if you want my arc copy, you can have it, if you want it. I work downtown so maybe I could just meet you and give it to you. Let me know. I am off to Toronto in a few minutes and won't be back until Friday evening. I will try to check my email, but it will be a little tough.

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 5:25 am (EST) Jun 3, 2008

Hi: I just wanted to say hi. I live in Montreal as well. Let's hear it for us Montrealers!!!!

Lähettänyt: Nitestar 8:14 pm (EST) May 30, 2008

Hey, avisannschild!

I've been posting in the "I Love Jane Austen" group. There's a relatively new thread that's currently discussing Northanger Abbey. What a hoot!

sunny_jim9

Lähettänyt: sunny_jim9 9:28 pm (EST) May 20, 2008

With visitors in all week, I haven't had a chance to read. But, looking forward to reading tonight!

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 4:19 pm (EST) May 20, 2008

Hey there! Meant to ask you -- how far are you with The Wednesday Sisters?

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 2:23 pm (EST) May 20, 2008

Yay! Yay! Yay! Me too!

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 4:01 pm (EST) May 15, 2008

Hiya! Very excited that someone has received The Wednesday Sisters. No, I didn't know about that link. I just checked it out... will probably write a line or two, if I've read the book by then, which I hope I have. Thank you, Avisannschild!

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 2:40 pm (EST) May 10, 2008

Hiya! Nope! No Spanish. I watched the whole thing this morning. I think I've seen it before... years ago on PBS. Makes me want to re-read her books and definitely finish Mrs. Dalloway.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 12:41 pm (EST) May 9, 2008

Hello Avis:

I hope to start Weaving a Way Home this weekend.

I'll try to think of ideas for threads for Women of Mystery. I just read Elizabeth George's new book (which I think is one of her best in quite a while)so maybe we could use that book as a launching point for a group read/discussion?

Barb

Lähettänyt: BarbN 8:31 am (EST) May 9, 2008

I had no idea they were making a movie of The Secret Life of Bees. I'm thrilled. When I read the story, I imagined Jena Malone as the main character. She may be too old now... but it will be difficult for me to imagine someone else in that role.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 6:48 pm (EST) May 8, 2008

Hi Avis,

We do indeed share a lot of books - particularly on the topic of writing. Are you a writer? I'm looking forward to delving further into your library, as I expect I'll find lots of ideas for good books there (as if my tbr pile isn't already the size of a small mountain!). I was very excited to get [The Wishing Year]. Assuming I'm willing to part with it after I read it (which I never know, of course, until after I finish it), I'd be happy to send it on to you. How are you liking Weaving a Way Home? That was my March book also, but I haven't received it yet.

Lähettänyt: jhedlund 7:36 pm (EST) May 5, 2008

She may very well be a candidate for one of my favorite author's also. I would love to read her short stories!

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 2:04 pm (EST) May 5, 2008

Perfect! Thank you! In a way, I'd be curious to see what you'd think of this book, but I really did mean what I said in my review.

I've just started reading Wit's End. So far I love the voice.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 1:12 pm (EST) May 5, 2008

Thanks. Next book I'm working on is a photo-narrative. Big fun.
Joanne

Lähettänyt: jbealy 12:41 pm (EST) May 3, 2008

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I have no good excuse. :) I've been on SSI 8 years to answer your question.

I notice you got Weaving finally. YAY! Still waiting for mine...

Lähettänyt: jbealy 9:40 am (EST) May 2, 2008

Hi there. Yes, I archived all of my comments. It was getting quite full! Start the Plath group and I'll be the fist to join! Would love to read the book you've just finished. I'll have to add it to my list. I finished Chocolat and have added Joanne Harris to my favorite author's list. Just love her prose! Believe it or not, I am reading Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule. It's not my usual fair, but easy reading and, at the moment, fun, though on the gory side at times. We'll see.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 6:06 pm (EST) Apr 28, 2008

Congrats on the March book! Which one is it?

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 6:22 pm (EST) Apr 24, 2008

Thanks for the welcome to Women of Mystery group and nice comment about my cat photo. Chrissie, the cat, also loves books. Because I read in bed she is under the impression that it's mandatory and always has a look through my book before curling up to sleep.

VivienneR

Lähettänyt: VivienneR 2:58 pm (EST) Apr 24, 2008

I have added your library as an Interesting one to watch, but I am afraid to look through it too much! I already have so many books I want to read and buy, and I have already found two more I want to add to the list just looking at what you are currently reading. And, I just realized I was reading your username totally wrong all this time--I totally missed the s in the middle. I am sorry, I think I have been going around calling you aviannschild!

Lähettänyt: sussabmax 4:09 pm (EST) Apr 22, 2008

RE: Ann Patchett.....

No, I actually haven't read all of her novels, and here's the funny thing - it's hard to recommend a specific one, because they are very different. I have read "Truth and Beauty" (that's what actually got me started), "Bel Canto", "The Patron Saint of Liars", and "Run". I don't even think that any of them would make my favorite books list, but she is still one of my favorite authors. I think it is because of the way she is able to, every so often, write a sentence or paragraph that just takes my breath away. I also find her characters very interesting - they always have lots of dimensions to explore. So I don't know how helpful that was *grin*, but I think if you liked "Truth and Beauty" you should definitely try another - I think "Bel Canto" is probably her most well know, "Run" is the most recent.....again, not very helpful, I know. =)

Elizabeth

Lähettänyt: InventingHerself 11:05 am (EST) Apr 21, 2008

I enjoyed looking at your library - we seem to have a shared interest in feminist spirituality, as well as sci-fi. It was interesting to see lots of books in common. And thanks for the compliment on the user name! =)

Elizabeth

Lähettänyt: InventingHerself 11:37 am (EST) Apr 19, 2008

PS...Just kidding.

Wendy

Lähettänyt: wcath 11:48 pm (EST) Apr 17, 2008

Love the new pic. I almost used that one on my profile! Now, don't bug me - I am reading. LOL

Wendy

Lähettänyt: wcath 11:45 pm (EST) Apr 17, 2008

OOPS! Me again. I forgot to answer your question about the picture on my profile page. I love Edward Gorey so I did a Google Image search for Gorey pictures and found this one. Thought it was appropriate!

Wendy

Lähettänyt: wcath 10:11 pm (EST) Apr 16, 2008

Avis -

What a lovely name! Don't worry about the second message. If that is the worst thing you have done recently, you are doing quite well. I know what you mean about LT. I have never been a "social" Internet user... until LT. Now I am talking to people and spending more time online and finding tons more books to add to my wish list. So, like you, I have tripled my book list and spend even less time reading. Whats up with that?? LOL

Wendy

Lähettänyt: wcath 10:08 pm (EST) Apr 16, 2008

Thanks for adding my humble catalog to your interesting libraries. I have added you to mine, as well. Hope that is agreeable. I love to see what everyone else is reading. It does really expand my book sale list, though. LOL

Hope to chat with you from time to time.

Wendy (aka wcath)

Lähettänyt: wcath 4:27 pm (EST) Apr 15, 2008

I'm absolutely loving Chocolat! The descriptions just jump off the page!

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 4:09 pm (EST) Apr 13, 2008

Hey ya!
It's a rainy, damp YVRish day here. Good to stay in and read with a nice cup of tea!
Only two book sales a year! How do you contain yourself? You have discipline for sure! :0 I was at one today! My feet, body and energy have not yet recovered from my own sale and I was at one a week later. Two more coming up next weekend too!! My two new bookshelves are already full! It was a good one today, small but I found a couple Joey Green books and a few other fun things including 6 cds. I'm compiling a list of all the booksales in Ottawa so it's "research".. :)
I have heard that the McGill one is fantastic. When is it again? Maybe I can get a few people together for a roadtrip. I'm overdue as it is.
I did get another ER book! I can't believe it. What a nice surprise. I'm getting The Interloper which looks interesting. The Wed Sisters looks really good, I put my vote in for that one too. So many books...
I looked at your new group and joined. Do Lisa Scottoline's books count? Hers are lots of fun and laugh out loud sometimes. Good strong female protagonists, lawyers judges etc chasing bad guys in heels. I haven't read much mystery of late.
I'm starting an accounting course in early May two nights a week, so not sure how much reading I'm going to get done other than my bkgrp titles... and an accounting textbook ~ yippeeee
Take care and Go! Habs Go! (I think our Sens are done)
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 3:54 pm (EST) Apr 12, 2008

Thanks for the invitation, I've added a few new titles to my list of books to be read!
Kathleen

Lähettänyt: allenkl 12:12 am (EST) Apr 12, 2008

Hiya, I am so thrilled! I will also be receiving a copy of, 'The Wednesday Sisters'. Can't Wait! We can discover the story together now! I'm so happy that you found that copy of 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. I've decided that 'The Time Traveler's Wife', 'Bloodties' and 'The Hours' are essentials for my library -- books that I return to again and again for inspiration when struggling with my own work.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 3:48 pm (EST) Apr 11, 2008

Hi there. Did you read [A Home at the end of the World]? I'm very curious about Cunningham's other books. (How do I put titles in Italics?)

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 1:38 pm (EST) Apr 9, 2008

Carol's non-Mallory book, Judas Child, is also good.

Lähettänyt: VictoriaPL 4:08 pm (EST) Apr 8, 2008

RE: Women of Mystery. I can't access the group due to a error with the LT site right now, but anything by Carol O'Connell is fantastic.

Lähettänyt: VictoriaPL 2:47 pm (EST) Apr 8, 2008

Hey!
I finally have an internet connection again... slow but it's there.
The booksale was fun, a lot of hard work, good co-volunteers and lots of people, good weather etc. BUT... I am now over the One Thousand book count !!! :)
I found lots of stuff. I also got a 1940s copy of a Winnie the Pooh pop-up book that is worth a few dollars. It's a keeper for sure. It came from a collector of vintage Pooh books.
- We lucked out with the weather and everything went very smoothly. As with all booksales, you get things you don't want, like Nat'l Geographics, old magazines and textbooks. Well, we had a High Comissioner visit us with his wife and they bought tons of stuff to send home to their country and we gave them a whole pile of great new textbooks that I wasn't sure what to do with. So that felt super good to know they would go to good use. And now we know what to do with that kind of donation. I know people mean well, but seriously some of the stuff that shows up!
Anyhow, I was wiped out at work today zzzz. The snow is melting like crazy but oh man the potholes!! How's Mtl? I remember it was always bad after the thaw. This year here, it's just awful.

I have my book group this week and have to finish the book! It's Self-Made Man by Norah Vincent. Wasn't as good as I thought it would be,so dragging my butt on it; hope it makes for an interesting discussion.
Happy Spring!
Bye for now,
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 8:41 pm (EST) Apr 7, 2008

You are welcome. It will be published at the end of this month. Candy

Lähettänyt: CandySchultz 5:37 pm (EST) Apr 7, 2008

Hiya, I read the review -- right that it's plotless and characterless -- can't say it works though. I found another review by Ursula K. Le Guin -- she articulates my feelings exactly. http://books.guardian.co.uk/reviews/gene.... Regardless, I'm still looking forward to reading 'The Golden Notebook'.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 5:37 pm (EST) Apr 7, 2008

Hey there, thanks for the books! Have added them to my pile -- can't wait! I started Doris Lessing's [The Cleft] today. Absolutely can't stand it, but am determined to see it through to the bitter end. I'm so disappointed, but I won't let that deter me from reading her other books.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 9:34 pm (EST) Apr 6, 2008

Hi, it appears you might have caught the last of our spring as we had snow last week and it's unseasonably cold! I'm from Montreal myself, still have family there so visit sort of regularly. It's still my favourite city. I wonder if I know your sister...

Lähettänyt: jbealy 12:54 pm (EST) Apr 2, 2008

Hi again. I put in a request for all the same books except for, 'The Size of the World'. Not sure about that one either as it sounds a little all over the place, but that might just be the synopsis. I'm thrilled to be a member. Wouldn't it be great if we each got a different book!

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 12:52 pm (EST) Apr 2, 2008

Howdy!
Nice to hear from you! Glad to hear that Yvr was fun and nice weather.I miss that green all the time. Ya, we got slammed here with the white stuff.It was pretty spectacular & will be paying for it for some time..Oh the potholes!!!! you could lose a whole car in some. I did lots of shovelling! On the bright side of all that snow, it was dry and light for the most part so fairly easy to move.

Yes,I did get another book! I was so happy.Got it quickly too. It's about work.Today is the first day of the new fiscal govt year and I am on day 11 in a row.I worked the last 2 wkends including Easter ($$$) but am bagged and yes,the booksale this weekend.But my pc at home is on the fritz!! I will have many books to add soon! And I have to renew my membership for lifetime.

I will get back on track soon. I love the new "Local" it's great!!

The sun was shining this afternoon and it's warm but we had snow yesterday morning!!Crazy to be a Canadian;)
bye for now,
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 4:47 pm (EST) Apr 1, 2008

Thanks! I was reconsidering my profile, but actually, I kinda like the picture too. It's back! Both suncloud9 and myself have joined the 50 Book Challenge and a few other groups as well. We're neither of us going to make it to 50... unless we read more Dr. Seuss. We're treating it like a public reading journal. There's another thing-ama-brarian who has made some comments on mine. Fun!

More soon...
sunny_jim9

Lähettänyt: sunny_jim9 4:40 pm (EST) Mar 25, 2008

Hey, avisannschild...

Just thought I'd drop you a line. Don't know when you'd check this, but hope you guys are having / had a great trip. I just finished reading Anansi Boys so I added it to my library. I made a few modification to my profile and I joined a couple of groups.

sunny_jim9

Lähettänyt: sunny_jim9 10:51 pm (EST) Mar 16, 2008

It's 2:30 in the morning but I think I'm finally finished! So glad I don't have to get up tomorrow.

sunny_jim9

Lähettänyt: sunny_jim9 2:38 am (EST) Mar 5, 2008

Hi
Have a wonderful fun happy trip! I miss YVR a LOT!!! Weather should be good there now. We are expecting yet another storm tonight in Ottawa. I don't mind snow and I grew up north of MTL but this is just insane. It doesn't want to let up and it's jangling nerves.
Be sure to check out the new ERs before you go.
Did you see the Local thing? That is so kool. I put up a notice about the booksale in April and will put another one up in the fall.
Cold is almost gone but still reading a lot.
Go to Granville Island for me and wave at anyone you see paddling an outrigger. I miss doing that soooo much. And GI was a very favourite place to go hang out. Eat some good sushi and have a blast! Drop a line when you get back.
Cheers,
Clam :)

Lähettänyt: clamato 10:19 pm (EST) Mar 4, 2008

Hey
no problem. I have been down with a terrible chest cold & a lost voice. Read, sleep, read, sleep ~! I guess that's not too bad! but hate being ill.
I found out about LT by rooting around looking for online libraries and never looked back!
Haven Kimmel is funny. A person you would like to meet and hang out with. Zippy is a very entertaining read. She also does her own audio books and really well. Ya running with scissors was over the top but it was funny too. I bet he's a really sick puppy. Did you read The Glass Castle? Unforgettable.
Got a ton more snow today - I guess March came in like a lion.
What kind of work do you translate?
Oh no, a sneeze fit... bye!

Lähettänyt: clamato 8:13 pm (EST) Mar 1, 2008

Hi fellow bookworm!

There are so many things I should be doing right now, but I find myself incapable of escaping this site! I'm thoroughly enjoying this!
Looking forward to discussing all of this at WOW. Thanks again!

Soon --
R.

Lähettänyt: suncloud9 11:30 am (EST) Feb 27, 2008

Hi
One of these days I too will read Bel Canto. Her latest "Run" was a hit last year. I like memoirs. And the quirkier the better. Have you read any Haven Kimmel? She's hilarious. And oh boy, the uber disfunctional family in The Glass Castle. That's one you won't ever forget. Or Running with Scissors. Nutcase parents.
I signed on to help with the sale area at that particular branch. There is a Friends of the library network that most branches belong to and there is often a sale rack, shelves or bookshop of used books that fundraises. So it would be sorting and putting out stuff, keeping it organized etc. It's only a few hours a week and the ladies are nice.
How did you hear about LT? I need to renew in April and will go with a lifetime. Should have done that in the first place!
zzzzzzzzz a long and busy day at work and more in store tomorrow!
BFN, Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 7:58 pm (EST) Feb 18, 2008

Yippeeeeee!!!! It worked today!!!
No kidding, all the other times I tried, I wasn't able to "paste". It just wasn't allowing me to. Now it works! Yay!

I love the Tickerfactory site. It's so cute! I want to put one on my email for a countdown for our April booksale. I have the "What's on your bookshelf" on my email and it looks great but doesn't show up when I send stuff to my govt address - we are so heavily firewalled. Oh well.
I sure am behind on my reading!!

Do you keep a book diary? I do and have for years and it's really handy to refer back to and write your reviews. You can also compile lists of things you are looking for etc.

I just signed up to help another library in Ottawa with their used book fundraising section. I met a couple of the ladies yesterday and they are very nice. It's a couple hours a week but will help with the bookstore withdrawl.

Thanks a bunch for your help!
Expecting freezing rain here so probably a good afternoon to stay in and read!
Cheers,
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 12:07 pm (EST) Feb 17, 2008

Hi,
I still can't seem to get the bird. It won't paste. I sent two emails for help so far and no response.
Did you open up the edit on your profile? then just pick a spot to paste? I can't figure it out. oh well.
re: bookgrps in libraries - I think it's a safe bet if you have never done a bkgrp. And no obligations. The dynamics can get interesting sometimes. I often have to reel 'em in and back on topic. Mine is 4 yrs old next month so quite proud of that.
Have a great weekend,
Clamato

Lähettänyt: clamato 7:27 pm (EST) Feb 15, 2008

you're the top person on my list of members with my books. Well, at least I'm #1 with something! LOL. Thelma is amazing. Is she as big as she looks? Is she as cool as she looks???

Yes, I've had lots of reading time the last couple of months -- but I'm bound to slow down a bit now that I've started War and Peace. LT has really, um, encouraged (?) me to read a lot more, and a lot of books I never would have read before. Gotta love it!

Lähettänyt: teelgee 10:52 pm (EST) Feb 12, 2008

I love your cat!!!

Lähettänyt: teelgee 2:06 am (EST) Feb 12, 2008

Hi
I looked at both the ER bird and ticker.com but how did you get them into your profile page? I bet it's really simple but couldn't do it. Help! The tickers are sooo cute.
Must have been quite the exp being non-Catholic in a Catholic school. Ugh I had nuns and priests for teachers. Mass and confession and lots of catechism. ick. Oh ya & scratchy wool uniforms!
Book groups are fun, interesting and insightful. They often digress into chat about non-book things. I was in one for a long time before moving here and couldn't find one here so started one at the library! It will be 4 yrs old in March and I am quite proud of it. I even have an actor who joins us when he can. Teh ladies love him! It's a lot of work however because it's in a library people can come and go as they please with no obligation. So check your local branch to see if they have one. Many book stores have them too, or just start your own! I have tons of book lists and there are a lot of good websites that can assist too.
What are you reading right now?
I just finished The History of Love today and now have to make all my notes for the discussion later this week. Very good book and I heard yesterday that the book has had a lot of activity.
It's wierd though re-reading a book.
I'm reading something really light and fluffy with a dash of romance in it.. I don't usually go for this stuff but I think i needed a break.
Bye for now,
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 10:21 pm (EST) Feb 10, 2008

Happy Thursday
You're running out of room too?? I could use more bookcases as I am double stacking but very little space left. I'm a fairly organized person so like to have them in order but my teeny tiny apt is getting more so. Today I brought home 10 more books, one of which I already had! I have started to do that - a symptom of something? Alzheimers?? Dang! I hope not..
I loved "Too Close to the Falls" Really funny and the author and I exchanged emails (we had similar swingset memories) then I met her which was fun. She has a wonderful sense of humour. If you grew up Catholic, you will get it even more. I did start Seduction but the library wanted it back. I since have my own copy but when I will finish it, who knows.
The sequel to Chocolate would probably make a good book group choice as everyone and his dog has read Choc. I run a bkgrp so am always thinking of books for it but its in a library so can't really choose new books as there is too much demand.
Isn't the LT cover option KOOL??
What is the 888 Reading Challenge and how do I get the ladybug on my page? I have to see about getting the bird too.
Take care and Happy Reading,
bye for now,
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 8:24 pm (EST) Feb 7, 2008

Hi, Happy Birthday!
I have the 13th Tale too but haven't yet read it. I like the premise so picked it up for future reading.
I am an Early Reviewer too. I just rec'd my 3rd book today and there is another on the way. Pretty cool.
The Joanne Harris sequel to Chocolate sounds D-Lish. I liked that book but didn't like the movie so much, except of course for Johnny. I haven't read her other books and should. They get pretty consistent reviews.
As for Sheri Holman, it doesn't look like she's done much else of note besides the Lodger.
Oh LT - yes I love it too. I forget now how I stumbled across it but it's almost a year now for me and it's costing me loads of $$ always buying books. I was in two book stores on Sunday and today came home with one from Costco and then tomorrow I have a meeting dt for work and will stop into the main libary's used book store on the way home! I have found some pretty good sources to feed my habit.. :)
Don't you just love looking at the covers? So cool. I will take a peek at our collection if you don't mind - sort of voyeuristic isn't it?
Hope your birthday was/is a good one!
Cheers from Ottawa
Clam

Lähettänyt: clamato 9:38 pm (EST) Feb 6, 2008

Hi again,
No I haven't read any other books by the author of the Dress Lodger. Almost afraid to you know? You won't be disappointed with The History of Love. Some brilliant lines. She is a wonderful writer. Have you read "Astrid & Veronika"? Best book I read last year. New writer and just gorgeous. Tugs at you and makes you really think outside the story too. I look forward to Linda Olsson's new one coming soon.
How are you liking LT? Isn't it fun? I am only a handful of books away from hitting 900 so am very excited. I have told many people about it. It's fun to just look at the covers! Book people are a breed unto ourselves, are we not??! :)
Cheers from Ottawa,
Clamato

Lähettänyt: clamato 11:06 pm (EST) Feb 4, 2008

Hi i saw your post about Caroline Adderson. Read "A History of Forgetting". She lives in Vancouver and this book was set in Kerrisdale where I lived for many years.

Did you read "The Dress Lodger"? and how about "The History of Love"? I really liked the Dress Lodger and was first drawn to it by its gorgeous cover that I first laid eyes on looking in the window of my neighbourhood bookstore in Yvr many years ago.

I am currently re-reading The History of Love for my book group. What a gifted writer! I love this book. It's funny and gut-wrenching at the same time. I can't wait to see the movie. Even the audio book is outstanding.

Cheers from Ottawa,
Clamato

Lähettänyt: clamato 12:11 am (EST) Feb 3, 2008