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Starlet

Many of the newly published books on my shelf are Unabridged Audible.com downloads to my MP3, or I get the CD on loan from the Library -- I listen to when driving or doing tasks at home. Right now, it's my only opportunity to read and it has enhanced the quality of my life quite a bit -- to be able to read 30 books a year rather than barely...more »
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  • member since Sunday, January 14 2007

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  • JC

    jc says

    Notice from your group: Dean Koontz

    The September group book we will be Reviewing/ Discussing is: “Odd Hours”

    posted 3 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    I read Pillars ages ago. Back when my children were younger and I had ready access to wonderful childen's books. Not that I don't have access now, but I'm just not as aware of them. I'm planning to get some of my old favorites that I shared with my boys in reading aloud that I will share with my two grandsons when they come to visit in August. cant' wait!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    Starlet, If you are reading Pillars of the Earth, let me recommend that you get a copy of Daiid McCullough's book Cathedral to go along with it. The book is a wonderfully illustrated children's picture book that is perfect for adults reading Pillars. It gives you the visuals that help in "seeing" what the characters see. Do you have a library closeby? They would likely have it or Amazon used books might be a good source if this is one you want to own. Check it out, I think you'll see what I mean. McCullough is a wonderful artist.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    I've been recommending Garden Spells all over the place, sorry I missed telling you! It is a great light, fun read. I was thinking that the magic that occurs there is similar to Alice Hoffman but lighter in tone. You know - the magic just happens "naturally" no spells needed. :-) Now if you want magic spells but with humor and a light touch Shanna Swendson's Enchantment, Inc is the ticket. There are five of them in the series now. That's another one that caught me by surprise and that I have thoroughly enjoyed.

    Good idea about the audio books, although if I've devoted 2 cds worth of listening, I'll probably continue! Maybe I should start with just one disk. I wish I was better about giving up on a book that doesn't move me. I tend to stick it out too often. I am so proud of my self though since about a month ago I actually did give up on one. it was just OK and I decided that my TBR list was just too long. That's the nice thing about Shelfari - I can actually see my TBR list!

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )