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Eleanor S

Eleanor S

has 27 followers and is following 25 people

I love to buy them. I love to read them. I love to touch them and talk about them... books that is

I was raised by two readers. My Mom read. My father collected. They still do.

And now I'm married to a life-long reader and collector.

Life can't get better than a house full of books and people who love... more »
  • columbia, SC, USA
  • member since April 7, 2009

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  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    Hi there Eleanor,

    So,U Read, Shanghai Girls, and U Liked it Huh? Yes, truely....a Great Book: I Like,Ms. see's, Writings: As I see, (Hmmm, a Pun) U Do: Anyway, how have U been, it has been awhile, since we last spoke, to one another:

    Jas

    I Have been, Mising U, and Much!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunter Nitsch

    Gunter Nitsch says

    Through some diabolical glitch at Shelfari I ended up with TWO accounts and could only sign in to the newly created one. So I've had to transfer all of my books and, more or less, start from scratch. In the process I've also lost all of my "friends" and "followers". I've tried to get Shelfari to correct the situation to no avail. They keep referring me to Amazon and the Amazon "help" people claim never to have heard of Shelfari. Hope you'll continue to "follow" me at my new location. Gunter

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Gunter Nitsch

    Gunter Nitsch says

    Hi!
    I thought you'd be interested to know that "STRETCH: Coming of Age in Post-War Germany", the sequel to "Weeds Like Us" has just been published! You can find details on my website:www.weedslikeus.com as well as on amazon.com and bn.com. Happy reading! (Oh, by the way, barring the unforeseen, a German-language version of my first book "Weeds Like Us" will be published in Hamburg in Spring 2011.) Best holiday wishes! Gunter

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

    CinemApocryphon says

    Glad to have you as a friend. I look forward to our literary conversations. :)

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

    moik says

    OK - I will be starting it tonight.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael E

    Michael E says

    You didn't rate Bohjalian's Midwives as well as I did. Did you like it well enough to give him another chance.

    I've collected a few other novels of his, partly because he is from New Hampshire. So far, I went on to read Double Bind, which I enjoyed except for the "shaggy dog" ending. Sort of a psychological thriller about a male character obsessed with family linkages to people who may be the models for the Great Gatsby and in the process gets further entranced with the mysteries of a young woman who was assaulted.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Nancy D

    Nancy D says

    I'm from Columbia, too, though I'm getting ready to move to Goose Creek. I'm always glad to see my fellow South Carolinians here on Shelfari!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    Hi Eleanor,

    Tried to send a private message but it bounced back. Glad to be your friend. I always try to read every book I can find about those who lived through the war in Germany. I'd be interested to hear what your mother says. Some of my father's ancestors came from Bavaria and his father was born in England.

    My father fought in the Pacific during WWII in New Guinea and the invasion of the Philippines.

    Have had an interesting life especially growing up in the military. I went to 14 schools in 12 years. We've been in NC now since '67 so I'm a Tar Heel now.

    Look forward to perusing your shelf, Judy

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Drew G

    Drew G says

    Drew is pleased to make your acquaintance and will answer all further correspondance personally. He stressed that he was impressed and intimidated by your bookshelf.

    -Management

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

    chowmeyow says

    It's so cool to hear that you're checking out my blog! I hope you enjoy. :) I've been just getting into "food" books over the past year or so, but have fallen for them hard core. I love food writing! I'm trying to catch up with classics (like M. F. K. Fisher) and also trying to stay current with the new books (I loved "A Homemade Life" by Molly Wizenburg). It's been fun connecting with you here and on Twitter - I look forward to more book and food chat! :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hi Eleanor- I am soooo sorry I overlooked your message entirely- I see that you wrote it a couple of weeks ago- I haven't spent much time on Shelfari lately- I have been caught up in the Facebook craze. I think for the BBD group you have to get one of the group admins to invite you- you have to write them a note and they will say nay or yeah- I believe Rob and Suze were admins when I joined. As for indie bookstores I don't travel widely outside of my part of the state- so I can't help much...I hope this finds you well and you have a nice Mother's Day. Keep in Touch. Jason

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

    Jassafari says

    I am feeling SOooooo Great today! And this, have no doubt been the greatest I have ever had! Just wanted to stop by and deposited a lot of this Utopia over in your lap!

    JASS!

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

    Jassafari says

    Hop on:

    As for your tastes....Great! It'sgood to speak to someone who appreiciates the srts as much as I do! It is great to become your friend.

    Thanx again!

    JASS!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Madeleine W

    Madeleine W says

    I've got quite eclectic tastes when it comes to reading - not reading sure I have a favourite author to be honest, although I have read a lot of Patricia Cornwell, Stephen King, Dean Konntz and Sophie Kinsella - all pretty modern stuff, and I'm in a very "classic" and "modern classic" phase at the moment :)
    I've never heard of Junot Diaz so I will definitely check the book out - I'm always open to recommendations from fellow book-worms :)
    Have you read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?

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

    moik says

    It was my first book from the club.

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

    moik says

    "47 books added"

    Holy cow!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hi Eleanor- yes I am a big Bukowski fan and I do indeed live down the road from you in Aiken, SC. I only own about 12 Bukowskis, but I've read many more. The only novel that I haven't read is "Hollywood", but I own a copy of it and hope to get to it soon.

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

    moik says

    Thanks for the note. and again thanks for the add. I went through your entire shelf a couple nights ago - very impressive - plus we have much in common. I subscribe, on and off to McSweeney's. I am now, for the first time, subscribed to their book club, also. That is ten McSweeney book relases for 2009 for 10 bucks each. I have also been a subscriber to Wholphin but found I didn't always watch them so I quit that.

    yes - that is an amazing company, I agree.

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

    moik says

    thanks for the add. I am looking forward to sharing books, etc., with you.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Ron S

    Ron S says

    Hello Eleanor, from the books & bicycles & Bukowski guy. Great photo -- I have several "happy cats" scattered throughout my house and office. Don't know if they bring luck or not, but they make me smile every time I look at them, and that counts too.
    Happy reading.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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