Hi Andrew, I e-mailed you my list earlier in the week. Have a wonderful trip! Erin

Lähettänyt: Rarcar1 10:56 am (EST) Jun 30, 2008

Hi,

"Fathers and Sons". I liked it. It dealt with the universal theme of individuation and the parent child conflicts which arise during that time. It addressed the perspectives of older and younger generations well, particularly in the humorous sense of each believing the other to be inflexible and ridiculous. Some of the plot was predictable, yet there are a couple of nice twists and turns. I love Russian literature, so I think I had automatically created a soft spot for this novel. I thoroughly enjoyed "Torrents of Spring"....such melodrama! That's my take.

Ferris

Lähettänyt: hemlokgang 9:03 am (EST) Jun 21, 2008

Thank you for the kind note. I do so love LT's way of threading together and connecting like minded individuals, giving them a point of contact. I was in the monastery, but not a Franciscan order, the De La Salle's, a teaching order. Sort of Monastic Lite!..lol I had considered the possibility of hard core, like the Jesuits but was not quite militaristic enough for them...

I would enjoy conversing back and forth, and would welcome the spirit of conversation and cameraderie. Feel free to contact me at my gmail addy oldmanriver1951@gmail.com My myspace page is also under the same name.

I have yet to look at your library, so I will ask at this point, what is your favorite type of reading? Mine is all over the place. But then, so am I. Kind of hard to put me in just one little nook or cranny. In fact, I had an aquaintence tell me in no uncertain terms that he could pinpoint "me" by perusing my shelves. Given the space of 3-4 hours one evening during a gathering at the house that I used to own, he finally came up to me and said..."I'm at a loss, it certainly isn't a matter or logic or sequential thinking...I can't quite 'place' you!?"...I like that about myself.

Your friend from Quebec, you have lost all contact with him? Well, who knows, perhaps one day he will run across your listing and contact YOU?!

Well, feel free to email, would enjoy the conversations, they are going to be wide, varied, enigmatic...from my side of things...

Take care.....

Track

"Hold fast to whatever fragments of love that exist, for sometimes a mosaic is more beautiful than an unbroken pattern." Dawn Powell American authoress

Lähettänyt: oldmanriver1951 9:38 am (EST) Jun 16, 2008

Hi Andrew

My computer knowledge is pretty basic but I perservered with Librivox and finally was able to download their audio books. So if can do it you can. I did work off Librivox help notes "About Listening to LibriVox" and "How to Listen". The first thing you need to do is subscribe to iTunes (free) go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/ and install it (my kids had already done this).

Next step is go to the book you want on Librivox and before the chapter listing the last line says "subscribe in iTunes" click on this on. Itunes automatically comes up. Have a look on the right hand side iTunes menu for Podcast (it's on the upper left hand side) Click on this You should see "LibriVox: Age of Innocence. There is a black triangle to the left of the title click on this. All the chapters appear with a "GET" next to them. Click on all the "Gets". I do this in order - Chapter1, then 2 etc

Next have a look at the iTunes menu on the left of screen. Further down the list after things like 'party playlist' 'Tv shows' you will see podcast again. Then I click and drag each chapter in order into this 'podcast'section. When you have done this click on the podcast heading where you have put the chapters and the screen will show all the Age of Innocence chapters. At the bottome right hand corner is a burn CD button. Click on this. The computer will then tell you it will take multi CDs click ok and put in a blank CD. Computer will tell you what chapters it is burning and when to put in another CD.

There's probably a more correct way of doing it, but this method works for me. I hope it makes sense. Good luck let me know if you hit any snags along the way. Age of Innocence took about 12 cds.

Lähettänyt: socialpages 6:07 pm (EST) Jun 8, 2008

Thanks for the e-mail. I was just looking at that. No it has not made it here yet. I'm patient.

Ferris

Lähettänyt: hemlokgang 9:05 am (EST) Jun 8, 2008

I haven't received Njal's Saga yet. And I've never traded books with anybody. But your book sounds interesting. After I review NS, I'll 'comment' again and we can discuss it!

I haven't been paying much attention to the ER threads because I just finished my April ER book I need to write the review) and didn't get a May book.

Thanks for writing to me.

Karen

Lähettänyt: karenmarie 6:15 am (EST) Jun 2, 2008

Sounds good to me!

Ferris

Lähettänyt: hemlokgang 9:41 pm (EST) May 28, 2008

Thanks Andrew; watch your mailbox!

Lähettänyt: TheresaWilliams 9:28 pm (EST) May 28, 2008

Hey there. :]

First off, let me say that I'm sorry that I took so long to reply. *sigh* It has been a really difficult year for me, so I'm with you on the "eternal flux" part in your profile. Thank you for the kind message you left me, it is things like that which make me smile ...and there are times when it is only the little things that do that. If that makes any sense whatsoever. LOL.

As per your comment:

"We have much in common. I, too, spend much time In My Head, and am very familiar with hundreds of books in boxes, tucked away."

~I love that we have that in common! That right there signifies a true understanding of that which is me... well, US. LOL> Thank you very much for the Friends invitation. I accepted and returned it gladly. I have added you to my Interesting Libraries and sent you a Friends invitation as well.

"Let's talk books! I see that you are currently reading Kafka. I am, too, along with my usual five other books at the same time. I am trying to spend quality time with him, making notes, and will go to critical materials, and then hope to write a lengthier critical study."

~Which of Kafka have you read/are reading at the moment? I am so far behind on my TBR pile I still haven't even gotten around to updating my profile. :] I loved "The Castle", it being the second time around I understood the layering of it and appreciated it thoroughly. You only read 5 books at a time?? I admire your self-restraint! I usually am in complete abandonment with about 20 or so reading relationships going at a time... not counting Library Books of course, those go in a different compartment altogether. *grin*

Well, Polutropos, it has been quite lovely making your acquaintenance and I look forward to "talking books" again soon.

Much Bliss,
Pandora

Lähettänyt: PandorasRequiem 6:25 am (EST) May 27, 2008

Ahhhh... my username has a lovely story. Way back in the early days of Internet, mid-90s, we were hosting a Slovak exchange student. We had just gotten Internet access and I was searching for a unique username. Since my husband (who is now ex) worked in the ice cream distribution business, we always had a ton of ice cream in the house. Our student suggested "zmrzlina" as my username and I liked the sound. I can't pronounce it very well as I can't roll that "r" when it has so many consonants, but I say it well enough to be understood. My license plate on my car is "Zmrzka" (the full word would not fit).

I've been to Slovakia a few times and have probably seen more of the country than many Slovaks. Love it there, but never could get the hang of the language.

Lähettänyt: Zmrzlina 9:01 pm (EST) May 19, 2008

hi andrew. i picked up "blood meridian" at the public library. thats where i pick up most of my audiobooks from. thats why i end up trying things just for the sake of trying them. you might want to check in your public library. good luck! luis

Lähettänyt: mejix 5:59 pm (EST) May 17, 2008

I need to think about what I want to let go for the moment. I have just mooched a lot of books and am putting a hold on new mooches (and releases) for a while because of money and space issues. When I need to re-stock I will get back in touch and let you know. I will definitely be letting some of my more obscure stuff go. Hope this is okay.
Andy

Lähettänyt: depressaholic 3:09 pm (EST) May 17, 2008

Thanks for the compliment, I'm still enjoying my round the world trip immensely, though I'm getting less done this year than I had planned.

I will definitely let you know if I release stuff on Bookmooch. I have decided not to for the moment because I don't currently need the points, have a big TBR pile and, perhaps most importantly, am not feeling very rich at the moment. Sorry. I am sure I will be putting books up when things pick up (I have to, my house is too small for them). However, let me know what specifically has attracted your attention, and I'll make sure it goes on at some point.
Cheers,
Andy

Lähettänyt: depressaholic 5:12 am (EST) May 14, 2008

Hey, Andrew -- thanks for the note. I feel a little less like a boob now. As for [Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures], I didn't realize that my review was so lukewarm, but you're right. It was probably the space I was in at the time when I read it--my mom had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The book actually helped me deal with it, as it really showed how human doctors are and that there is no way they can possibly know everything. I actually enjoyed the book a lot, and I've recommended it to others. I thought the first two stories were the weakest, but it got stronger as it went on. My book club read it a couple of months ago and everyone there liked it too.

Joyce (Nickelini)

Lähettänyt: Nickelini 2:43 pm (EST) May 13, 2008

Thanks for thinking of me as a trading partner. Most of my audiobooks are from the library or rentals from Recorded Books (cassettes) or Kitabe (MP3.)I do own a limited supply of audios, some in new condition and others used or very used from sales at libraries. I'll have to go through my collection in order to see if there is anything I'd like to trade when there is time to do so. I'll let you know once things are more organized to see if your interested in what is available.

Happy listening
Mary aka Audiocat

Lähettänyt: audiocat 1:52 pm (EST) May 6, 2008

Hi! Many thanks for considering my library 'interesting' - it's a nice feeling! I see you're still fairly new to LT so best wishes - hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us!

Lähettänyt: Booksloth 2:56 pm (EST) May 3, 2008

Thank you for the compliment and for the honor of being noted as having an interesting library. I'm not an intellectual but I love to talk about books and always have an opinion these days (and I'm always learning!). How has your first month of LT been? Best, Lois

Lähettänyt: avaland 1:21 pm (EST) May 3, 2008

Indeed, patience is the answer! In fact, the March books are still trickling in -- I'm not worried about the April ones yet! They really can take over a month to show up, since it depends on when the publisher ends up shipping them, and how they're sent. Sorry!

Best,
Abby

Lähettänyt: ablachly 3:16 pm (EST) Apr 23, 2008

Thanks for the comment! I'm always so glad when someone else finds my lists interesting. I'd definitely be interested if you start a Rushdie group. I read most of his books back in college and have been planning to reread them for a while now, esp since spending time in India. Let me know if you start something up and I'll be sure to swing by!

Lähettänyt: Kplatypus 11:56 am (EST) Apr 20, 2008

Let me know if you dig those Baum books out of storage... I have a copy of The Grave en route to me from another bookmoocher...I'm going to remove it from my wishlist when it shows up in my hand. I haven't read the first set of Pullman books, so I'm not sure if I want more yet. And, I only want that one book by Gross.
But thanks for the offers, I really appreciate it.
~Emily

Lähettänyt: lilyfyrestorm 11:31 am (EST) Apr 18, 2008

Welcome to Library Thing! I can already guess you're going to LOVE it! LT empowers obsessive readers and book buyers. (Not necessary a good thing; in my case, anyway.)

Thanks for writing, and yes, I'm ALWAYS happy to talk about books. And thanks for the book recommendation; I have to admit, I'm a little scared of poetry. I may get it though, because of the subject matter. That may be a good fit and a gentle way of getting more poetry exposure.

I had to chuckle when you mentioned sneaking books into the house. I do the same thing. Its crazy. Just today I got another one that I'd ordered off abebooks.com. Last night I bought the first four in a series of eight by Eric Kraft that Nancy Pearl recommended in "Booklust". Somewhere out in postal-land is a box from Barnes & Noble, and a couple more from abebooks vendors. I also have an order of youth books on order for my kids from Powells in Portland. Last Monday I spent $60 on used books at a thriftstore. Then, the next day, despite some degree of abashedness, bought one at Costco. I seriously spend hundreds of dollars every month on books. It's got to slow down! (Never say "stop", though.) Especially with gas prices getting so crazy and camping and fishing season coming up (the Suburban uses a lot of gas hauling the travel trailer!) I am trying (*gasp*) not to read so much. With four young kids, the husband, and what appears to be an "outside world", I really can't read as much as I might otherwise. But, I'm sure what constitutes "cutting down" for me is still a fair amount of reading to other people.

Right now I'm reading Jack Finney's "Time and Again" for book club. What about you?

Lähettänyt: alaskabookworm 3:57 pm (EST) Apr 17, 2008

Hi there

Don't be afraid of the playground bullies :) Especially Existani - did you see how fast he backed down. This is an internet site and I doubt that Tim would try and block people from posting. The best way to stop Existani was to ignore him - until he got so obnoxious that I yelled at him and then he stoped.

Don't be afraid to post on this site or any site for that matter - many times its the bullies who are really afraid and try to oppress other people by drowning out their comments.

So, welcome to LT and post away :)

Lähettänyt: keren7 3:38 pm (EST) Apr 17, 2008

No, I can't read Czech, but after seven years in Germany, I find myself fascinated with that bit of Europe to the east, that huge, unknown chunk between Germany and Russia. My sister-in-law is Polish, so she passes along books to illuminate Polish culture and I have added your suggestions to my BookMooch wishlist (although I may buy the Good Soldier if it doesn't come up soon).

I have visited Prague a half dozen times (is there anywhere more beautiful?) and have found that a few Czech phrases make one very popular!

Thank you for the book suggestions!

RidgewayGirl
BookMooch userid: kayhardtmann

Lähettänyt: RidgewayGirl 4:28 pm (EST) Apr 12, 2008

I'm not sure if you can look up wishlisted books in general (that is a good question for the rest of the LT group) but if you look up an author name in the search bar, then click the 'show all' button, you can see which books aren't curently listed, then click the 'show details' button and one of the details they show is a list of members that have wishlisted that book. Not the best way to do things, but it can help.

Lähettänyt: megkrahl 10:10 pm (EST) Apr 11, 2008

Here is a link to my wishlist. http://bookmooch.com/m/wishlist/lilyfyre...
Let me know if you post anything! Thanks!!!

Lähettänyt: lilyfyrestorm 11:22 am (EST) Apr 11, 2008

Thank you, I'll take a look at this book.

~Deborah

Lähettänyt: Cariola 1:52 pm (EST) Apr 9, 2008

No bother - but unfortunately I don't know the answer. I don't think I've ever used (or seen!) that feature. Sorry!

Lähettänyt: sgresnic 10:04 am (EST) Apr 9, 2008

I've added you to my interesting libraries too - you have such good authors.

I really enjoy Anne Tyler as well ("Searching for Caleb" and "Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant" are my favorites) and she has always made me picture Baltimore as a beautiful, imaginative place.

Can you read Czech? I'm not such a fan of Annie Proulx, but we do both enjoy Vikram Seth. Have you read "A Suitable Boy"? Which is your favorite Salman Rushdie? I read "Shame", and must confess I did not enjoy it, but would like to give him another go.

RidgewayGirl

Lähettänyt: RidgewayGirl 3:25 pm (EST) Apr 4, 2008

How wonderful - a month in Tours. When will you be going and where are you staying I wonder. As you may see from my profile I am a francophile and love most things French. I hope you are relishing LT.

Lähettänyt: juliette07 5:15 pm (EST) Apr 1, 2008

It's me. I thought if we live in a made up world (we make our own reality according to our leaders) I would try to find my own reality.

Lähettänyt: geneg 9:02 pm (EST) Mar 30, 2008

Welcome Polutropos - saw you on the Group Read thread and thought I would drop by! If you click on my name you will then get taken to my profile! This is a great site and has been a wonderful way to extend my love of reading. Any question - never hesitate to ask =)

Lähettänyt: juliette07 12:21 pm (EST) Mar 29, 2008

Anything I can do to help, just let me know.

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