Book-wrangling is far easier than cat-wrangling.
That, along with the irresistible floral undertones of my local library's card catalog, explains why it's hard for me to avoid tomes. Of course, I hate the word "tome."
But I put them in order. And stack them carelessly. And forgo peep toe shoes. And become an amateur Girl...
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That, along with the irresistible floral undertones of my local library's card catalog, explains why it's hard for me to avoid tomes. Of course, I hate the word "tome."
But I put them in order. And stack them carelessly. And forgo peep toe shoes. And become an amateur Girl Encyclopedia. And develop a photographic memory I never had.
This prepares me for queries, such as:
- that book that time that might have had a red cover, perhaps
- top 5 recommendations for good reads on salting. curing, and smoking
- age-appropriate series for precocious 4 year-olds
- something to teach a kitty how to pee into the toilet
- a reference for how the world starting spinning
And so forth.
Disclaimer: Actual shelves and actual reading are not fully represented here, largely due to logistical reasons (i.e., laziness at times). Hence, there may be spontaneous additions based not upon recent reading, but due to a-ha! moments (ex., remembering a class reading from April 1997, or realizing that a book might be hipper than I had previously thought). So...yes...I have read the Scarlet Letter, most of the Babysitters' Club series, and a surprising number of graphic novels. In turn, I have not read as much Vonnegut, Harry Potter, or James Patterson as you may like. Be forewarned! [insert doom and gloom here].
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