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Karen

Karen

has 38 followers and is following 28 people

Dog lover, book-aholic, fan of aircon & heating systems, gardening, cooking, sci fi/fantasy, romance and comedies in books, TV & DVDs.

A new graduate who is hopeful to become a librarian within council libraries!
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • member since December 27, 2007

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  • Samantha

    Samantha says

    Hey!

    It was cold ha ha! I should have brought warmer clothes! But it was very nice :] I did the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, the Melbourne Aquarium, Museum and local Gaol, the Victoria Market, Fed Square, and Parliament as well as some other things. It was really great aside from the chill :P The people were so nice! I swear in the 3 weeks I was there I only paid for like, maybe 4 meals. Everyone else paid for me, and not just for food. They were so generous!

    I totally plan on going back, perhaps next summer, and seeing the rest of Australia. I'd hoped to go to Sydney and/or Perth during my stay, but because of the volcano ash and everything flights were grounded. So now I'm required to come back :]

    Everything is so expensive where you live ha ha! That was something I really noticed! I went to see X-Men First class for $18 which could have gotten me 3 movie tickets here (I saw the movie on your extreme screen, which I guess is why it was a bit more, but it was kinda of funny since the screen was about the same size as our average movie theatre's).

    But I really loved it and would love to see it again!

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

    Samantha says

    The Black Jewels Trilogy is pretty awesome- and after reading about The Hidden City, I think they're quite comparable actually. The Black Jewels center around a little girl named Janelle. She can jump between different realms without any trouble or using conventional means which is unheard of. She comes across Satan and his 2 sons which later represent Father, Brother, Lover. It's about how this one innocent child influences the decisions of those around her and how by just being herself others can find their salvation. I love it lol. I originally bought it cause it was on sale and huge (I got the trilogy all in one book) lol. It's one of my favourite fantasy stories :3 I haven't read anything else by Anne Bishop, but this trilogy definitely made an impression!

    And it's pretty cool you live in Melbourne; in 10 days I'll be down there visiting friends! I'm so excited!

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Samantha

    Samantha says

    Hey Karen!

    I was wondering if you could answer a question I have about the novel The Hidden City. I like sci-fi, but I will admit a weakness for romance. Are there any romantic elements in this series? They don't have to be overt- I love Anne Bishop's Black Jewels Trilogy, though it's more focused on the fantasy element than the romantic. But in general I find I lose interest if there's zero romance.

    I have read Sagara's Elantra series- how would you compare it? Romance-wise and in general- I've heard that these books have different audiences and suit different tastes.

    Thanks so much!
    Sam

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Emma H

    Emma H says

    Ahhhhhh I get ya! :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Emma H

    Emma H says

    So then how come you're suffering through uni?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Emma H

    Emma H says

    I don't have quals for working in a library lol

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Emma H

    Emma H says

    I'm ok. :) I'm toying with the idea of going back to work.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Emma H

    Emma H says

    Hey... how are you? :)

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

    paranormal_book_lovers says

    Have a great weekend, my friend! =)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • The Ancient One

    The Ancient One says

    A Blessing for Happiness

    May everyone be happy and safe,
    and may their hearts be filled with joy.
    May all living beings live in Security and in Peace--
    beings who are frail or strong,
    tall or short, big or small,
    visible or not visible, near or far away,
    already born or yet to be born.
    may all of them dwell in perfect tranquility.
    Let no one do harm to anyone.
    Let no one put the life of anyone in danger.
    Let no one, out of anger or ill will,
    wish anyone any harm.


    Metta Sutta (Stuttanipata)
    Translated by Thich Nhat Hahn.

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

    janani a says

    Libraries are really good and its a place i love to hang out....

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • janani a

    janani a says

    Hey I want to become a librarian tooo....

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Nomiun B

    Nomiun B says

    Oh, and how is life in Australia? Is it much different from USa?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Nomiun B

    Nomiun B says

    Hey, I love your shelf. What do u think about the touch of dead? And do u think u know when the nest sookie stackhouse novel is coming? I mean, there's still things that arent figured out about sookie's life. About Eric, and her future, Brandon the enemy of sookie's great grandfather, her brother, Bill and all.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jared L

    Jared L says

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Karen! I hope you enjoy Rising Sign. :)

    As far as Piers Anthony is concerned, what series are you interested in reading? If you'd like something very light and fun, I recommend A SPELL FOR CHAMELEON of the Xanth series. If you're interested in something a little more scifi/fantasy, I'd do SPLIT INFINITY of the Apprentice Adept series. For something that explores a more spiritual point of view, ON A PALE HORSE of the Incarnations of Immortality series is great to try. A journey focus - VIRTUAL MODE of the Mode series. Historical: go for SHAME OF MAN of the Geodessey series.

    I hope this helps! :) Let me know what you choose!

    Jared

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert

    Robert "Rocky" J says

    A bloke who love to take a wonderful poke -- okay that little rhyme was quite hokey :D

    Well thank you fair lovely maiden that you are.
    I have no problem admitting that I love romance.

    Good luck on your college work--it isn't long until you are done now.

    Uni-sex --] well I do particularly like those of you fine specimens of the opposite sex LOL

    An ultimate favorite--position?? oh you probably mean book? or genre?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sputnik Sweetheart

    Sputnik Sweetheart says

    Hi Karen- How was your elective? Recreational lit cant be all bad:) I am actually a PT reference librarian(Yay!!) and doing fill ins at circulation, too. Thank you!!:)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert

    Robert "Rocky" J says

    Actually it wasn't CS Lewis that caught my eye.

    There are a couple of things that caught my eye in ever such a good way.
    First, your like of romance. Second that you are a student as I love university. Third that you are going to be a librarian. I worked at a library as the second job I ever did as a teen into college until I got laid off in a budget cut. And drum roll please.......
    Third---cause woman with long hair,pretty smiles, and glasses are simply irresistable :DDDD

    That is awesome that despite her struggles she has been able to maintain her interest in reading. So many students don't.

    I got to visit your wonderful country back gosh about 20 years ago now I would say. My Aussie friend as the oppressive empire (oh no you commonwealth nation you) says Good day mate! (is it lass/lassie for the female version of the famous phrase?)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Sputnik Sweetheart

    Sputnik Sweetheart says

    Hi Karen:) Both! Some are more interesting,and some are more boring, but I like that I have more choices after finishing most of the required classes. How is school going for you?? P.S. I actually started my first official librarian position a few weeks ago- I really LOVE it!!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • IYamVixenBooks

    IYamVixenBooks says

    Thanks for the friend-up! Your shelf looks a lot like mine. = D

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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