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kusscate

kusscate

has 32 followers and is following 32 people

I like dogs, books, knitting, wine, entertainment -- plays, ballet, movies -- and food.
I now have a Kindle, an Audible subscription, and the local bookstore to support. Sometimes I have a book in all three formats, and I've been known to go back and forth.
  • Danville, CA, USA
  • member since October 19, 2006

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  • Julie B

    Julie B says

    Angle of Repose is one of my favorite books of all time. Hope you are enjoying it.

    Posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Adrienne S

    Adrienne S says

    We were neighbors, before you went to Ca. My sister lives in Woodland Hills. I visit her as often as possible.

    Posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Adrienne S

    Adrienne S says

    I stumbled on your shelf while reading reviews of Beautiful Ruins and discovered our taste in reading matter is similar, ergo I am "following" you.

    Posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • rebelreader

    rebelreader says

    LOVE the pic of your pup! What an adoring face!

    Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sherri R

    Sherri R says

    Don't worry, I won't! It will take me a while to get all of my books loaded into my profile - I may have to wait until I have a day off to complete... ;-)

    Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to the group based on the book 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. There is a general explanation of the group under the discussion thread GROUP GUIDELINES. The books of the month (BOTM) that the group is reading are pinned to the top. I hope you will enjoy the group and perhaps join in one or more of the monthly reads. Our March books have been chosen and they are #1 is The Unfortunate Traveller by Thomas Nashe This book was first published in 1594 and can be found in the public domain. # 2 is Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, #3 would be Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. We will start choosing April’s book about mid March.

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • lilguy

    lilguy says

    Got "The Help" from the library. Just need to finish another one of your recommendations, "The Whole World Over," for book club on Friday first.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Andreea

    Andreea says

    Hi! Thanks for the response for "1984".

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • katy w

    katy w says

    Catherine, do you have the potato peel pie book? can i come over and borrow. Just finished my last borrowed book and wanted to make a withdrawal from the purlia/kuss library. thanks!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    2008 Gastoni Award Winners
    By Dave Gaston

    4-5 Stars
    China Road / Rob Gifford
    Dual, The / John Lukacs
    Evolution / Jean-Baptiste De Panafieu
    Long Walk, The / Slavomir Rawicz
    Man Who Loved China / S.Winchester
    Only Yesterday / Fred Allen
    Peace Like A River / Leif Enger

    5 Star Audio Books
    Beatles, The / Bob Spitz
    Kill A Mockingbird, To / Harper Lee
    Outliners / Malcom Gladwell
    Reaching For Glory / Michael Beshloss
    Taking Charge / Michael Beshloss

    3+ Stars
    21; Burning Down House / B Mezrich
    Book Thief, The / Markus Zusak
    Beautiful Mind, A / Sylvia Nascar
    Consider The Lobster / David Wallace
    Living Great Lakes / Jerry Dennis
    Looking for Alaska / P Jenkens
    New World Coming / Nathan Miller
    Three Cups of Tea / Greg Mortenson
    When Engulfed Flames / D. Sedaris
    Your Inner Fish / Neil Shubin

    What does it take to win a Gastoni?
    Well, for starters, you better write a book on a topic I love. Next, your writing style has to be exquisite (to the point of awe and envy). Finally, your story telling has to be transporting. To sum it up, I quote Somerset:

    “When I read a book I seem to read it with my eyes only, but now and then I come across a passage, perhaps only a phrase, which has a meaning for me, and it becomes part of me.”

    On a more personal note, the time I spent reading and listening to books this year was pure escapism. It felt like I spent most of it in a hospital waiting room (which is not true). When I’d start obsessing about my girl Gracie’s cancer I’d crack a book and ride it hard to block the worst of my fears. At night, when I needed to find a path to sleep, I’d take the easy road and escape down a story line. A good book is a gift.

    Our family has so much to be thankful for this year. For starters, Carrie and I have our girl back! She now has about an inch of fine blond hair sticking straight out of her 5 year old head. At school they call her Q-tip. Her teachers call her Q-T-tip. I’ll post a couple holiday pictures of the family up on her website: caringbridge.org/visit/gracegaston

    Your friendship is counted among my many blessings. Merry Christmas to you and your family, My best for the New Year, Dave

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • katy w

    katy w says

    not yet, i really haven't had time to explore but i will try to do that later this afternoon.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • katy w

    katy w says

    by the way, I absolutely love that picture of Hilary. So cute! I miss her.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • katy w

    katy w says

    I know but I am really enjoying it! I grew up going to Catholic schools and he writes alot about his experiences at catholic school. He reminds me alot of Dave, lots of ego, great values not perfect. Ha!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    Tiz the Season. I imagine, like me, you give books. My holiday list keeps getting longer and my holiday budget keeps getting smaller. What's a guy to do? Answer: Ask his stellar and sturdy Shelfarians where they place their orders. I order the majority of my books (for my own consumption) via Amazon Used... but I'm not going to gift a used book (tacky, tacky). So, have you found a place that would offer a deep discount for a volume buy? I'd appreciate you passing on the tip. Thanks, Merry Merry, Dave

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lynn C

    Lynn C says

    Wait, you liked "the last good chance?" i thought you didn't! I did, but the rest of you jumped all over it! And not in a nice way. Until the author showed up.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Donna R

    Donna R says

    Just got back from Myrtle Beach, and 4 books later.... I LOVED the Glass Castle!!!! Thanks for the recommendation!!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Julie B

    Julie B says

    Hi, So I joined -- this looks like fun though it could become even more addictive than playing games to avoid doing the bookkeeping.

    Can we be friends?
    Julie

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Cynthia F

    Cynthia F says

    Doll, just read Love Walked In flying back from Mediterranean! it was great, love my kindle!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dave Gaston

    Dave Gaston says

    You'll like Ava's Man even better than his first effort. His best book to date. Garcon

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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