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bibliotechno

I am a technical writer and former librarian and I am studying part-time for a Masters in editing and publishing. I live in a hot country that's getting hotter, thanks to global warming. Oh, for a cool reading nook! I'm not far off 40 and I think it is time to become a bit more discerning in my reading. Any suggestions?
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • member since Thursday, March 15 2007

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  • Mike B)

    mike b) says

    Ah yeah...read my novel: WAGE-SLAVE'S ESCAPE

    http://happystiletto.blogspot.com/2007/01/wage-slaves-escape-part-one.html

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Evilyn

    evilyn says

    That was quite a compliment, thank you. I do stand out terribly in Utah, for so many reasons. I am only here a short time though, in Portland Oregon I don't seem so bizarre. In fact, I'm very average in Portland. Do you enjoy Sartre?

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Talie

    talie says

    Hi Blibliotechno!

    I'll get around to putting a proper bio up on Shelfari, and you can skim my publishing from there. [Right now I'm too flat out to do it!]

    For now -- the best places to find out about horror publishing in Australia are the AHWA website www.australianhorror.com - and www.ozhorrorscope.blogspot.com

    Hope that's helpful!

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BL D

    bl d says

    I've gotten a lot of intellectual satisfaction out of Animal Farm and PoTEL. Aside from Farm, I prefer his non-fiction.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BL D

    bl d says

    Thanks for accepting. Have you read Politics of the English Language?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Elisa

    elisa says

    Fight club book first, movie after, got it! thanks for the response :)

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • cathyheathcliff

    cathyheathcliff says

    Hi Biblio, thanks for the invite.. see from your profile that your from Melbourne, one of my favourite cities... your shelf looks really interesting, will have fun browsing for my ever extending wishlist.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Joy B

    joy b says

    OMG your description sounds totally like me -- am trying to add more books but it is seriously interfering with my reading, which is just not on :)
    Have a great new year btw

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rosangela

    rosangela says

    Happy Holidays!!!

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • shahindokht s

    shahindokht s says

    hi bibliotechno I,m very interested to see your point of views about
    Journey to the end of the night by Celine,Louis-Ferdinand

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • mona17

    mona17 says

    your love for books is indeed impressive.read on.=)

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Silent_Whispers

    silent_whispers says

    Hi Biblio!
    I've noticed that you've read a lot of John Pilger's books. What did you think of his work? I've read Freedom Next Time and Tell Me No Lies (which I noticed wasn't on your shelf but which I would also recommend). As for the others that you've read, I didn't know that they existed. I'll try to hunt those down. Have you seen his docos? They're also a great resource.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Emeraldeyes

    emeraldeyes says

    What a perfect job for a bookworm. I took a quick look at your shelf and was surprised at the number of books and authors I'm not familiar with. Do you read primarily Australian authors, other than the classics?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alex

    alex says

    Hey Man - Thanks for your friendship. Alex

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • John

    john says

    I am really fascinated by your books. I agree with your eclectic taste based on the books I know, but what surprises me is the number I don't know. I think that represents the difference between English / European publishers vs. American. It has always amazed me that English publishers publish more titles than American, with relatively small overlap ot the titles.

    You can tell by how many of your books have no editorial review on Amazon.

    I'm going to start with Darkness at Noon, but would appreciate your thoughts on good books that aren't "American," if you can figure that out.

    My very favorite Australian author is Ruth Park and her Harp in the South trilogy.

    I don't see many South American authors on your list. My favorite there is Philosopher or Dog by Machado de Assis.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Akubi

    akubi says

    Unfortunately, a few of the books get chewed as well:).

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  • CiCi

    cici says

    Hi~ Can you recommend any fabulous Australian authors that might not be well known elsewhere. I don't think I know of any?
    Lucky you, working in a library!
    cici

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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