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Summer Reading Challenge
Janie, one of my heroes, introduced me to reading challenges. She persuaded me to make a plan. And my reading has been strongly influenced by her recommendations. With great interest I've watched her transition fro… -
It's About Science
Science is my nemesis. I never got it. I didn't get the sparks, the aha! moments, the passion. My dear friend, however, almost chirps - she waves her hands and rocks up on her toes - she's that excited about scie… -
Bibliolexicon
This fun list is taken from a list found in A Passion for Books : A Book Lover's Treasury of Stories, Essays, Humor, Love and Lists on Collecting, Reading, Borrowing, Lending, Caring for, and Appreciating Books. This… -
Brobdingnagian Book List
This is my list of books finished this year. I confess: I love reading good books, scanning book lists, shelving books, reviewing books, buying books, browsing books, swapping books, talking books, foisting books … -
In Praise of PaperBackSwap
It's been almost a year since I joined PaperBackSwap. In that year I have culled my bookshelves, mailed out 134 books and made room for the 141 books I have received. Some people say I'm obsessed with books. They te… -
Ten Favorite Novels - Glaspey's List
Books about books will always have an honored place on my bookshelf. There is something seductive about reading reading lists. They suck me in, good Best Books lists do. I love to mark these books I own, noting… -
Summer of the Great War
This summer I am reading through The Great War aka WWI. I have never gotten beyond Sarajevo in my understanding and the time seems right to correct that. My son Collin is joining me; we keep interrupting each other's… -
Customs and Duties
It is my custom to search second-hand bookstores when I visit a new location. I believe it is my duty to share my success. There are a plethora of charity shops in the UK. Initially this confused us; I truly won… -
Books 2006, Second Half
1776 I listened to and read this book. Excellent. But, of course, it's McCullough! Johnstown Flood quite good history from industrial period Folks now are trying to imitate McCullough, but he's the best. Blue Sh… -
Books 2006, First Half
I know. It is 2008. 2006 was the first year I tracked my reading. I'm just getting this on the blog for archival purposes. Laddie a classic I will always love and re-read The Kite Runner powerful writing, gr…
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