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Barbara M

Barbara M

What I like best in Shelfari is the opportunity to make connections with people who have similar interests. If you would like to invite me to be a Friend, please tell me why you think we have a connection and/or what you find interesting about my pages, comments, or how you "found" me.

I am married, have two sons and two grandsons, and... more »
  • Central, FL, USA
  • member since April 1 2008

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  • Sharon F

    Sharon F says

    Thanks for accepting my friendship request. We do have a lot in common. Did not know you cross-stitched-sadly I haven't worked on anything in months. Also wanted to tell you I like mystery and thrillers but I'm more into true crime (psychological slant not gory). My favorite true crime author is Ann Rule.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • serenity

    serenity says

    Your book has been mailed! You should get it soon :-)

    posted 5 days ago. ( send a note )
  • WonderBunny

    WonderBunny says

    The Repairman Jack books aren't heavy on the paranormal stuff so you might like those more then all the others I suggested. They are more thrillers with a touch of paranormal and it is only is some of the books.

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )
  • maydayeve.. gearing up for para-sailing

    maydayeve.. gearing up for para-sailing says

    yes, 153! I tried to tag my books whenever i have the time so that when i go search for the book in my shelf i can easily retrieve it, but still got more books to tag. Thanks for the recommendation, i may look up Play Book Tag in the future when things will slow down here in my corner of the world.

    What are you reading now? Im currently on an official trip attending a convention in another island, i brought with me Never Let Me Go, already half-way with the book, still intrigue how this will unfold. I like the writing style of Ishiguro.

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary Ellen M

    Mary Ellen M says

    Barbara - thanks for the heads-up on "The Graveyard Book" - I just finished reading it. Just delightful! Mary Ellen

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Marie T

    Marie T says

    Thanks, Barbara M, about the new pic. It's at the request/urging of one of my daughters. I have this newer one on Facebook and Terri just didn't admire the one I'd posted here, so I found out how to change it. And no, I think it's from last spring around Mother's Day. My kids are always sending me flowers and I've a few pics with various ones they've sent me.

    Yes, I'm in Florida now, since the 28th, and it sure is lovely weather. Especially considering what there was when I left Mass. I revel in this, really. Thanks for the note.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ladyslott

    Ladyslott says

    I know you asked me a question about my house buying, but now I can't find it. I am in contract for a home in Boynton Beach. My daughter goes to school at UF. (Go Gators!!)

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Inkberry

    Inkberry says

    Congrats on your upcoming retirement....I have about four more years.

    Very strange to even be thinking about it....I think I will be ready when it is time..they say you just know. :)

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Inkberry

    Inkberry says

    It was so much fun going to Barcelona and finding all the places mentioned in Shadow of the Wind.

    A great book and a great adventure for me...Barcelona is a beautiful city.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • WonderBunny

    WonderBunny says

    If you think you would enjoy the Jim Butcher books, also try: Mike Carey (first book is The Devil You Know), F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack series (1st book is The Tomb), and Justin Gustaninis book called Black Magic Women. They are all great writers and write sort of detective urban fantasy (or paranormal) books.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Tenia F

    Tenia F says

    It's Secret Santa time at Book Chat

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Kenneth T

    Kenneth T says

    Hi Barb, sorry for late updates, busy, busy. Just read The Alchemist. A little deep but a nice story with a happy ending. I am now reading The Last Summer of You and Me, by the lady who wrote the sisterhood of the traveling pants. I must confess I do read some (girly! books.) I'm a sap for good love stories and this one is so far quite good. Don't tell any of my male friends I enjoy a good girly love story. Just kiding. I love any good book. I also finnished the second Tana french book In The Woods. Really good, she is a very good writer whos has the ability to make her characters come alive What have you been reading? Nice to hear from you. Ken

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Janice Loves  B♥♥ks!

    Janice Loves B♥♥ks! says

    Hi Barbara, I finally got a copy of SHANGHAI MOON. I am enjoying the a/b very much.
    Thanks for the suggestion!

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Janice Loves  B♥♥ks!

    Janice Loves B♥♥ks! says

    Yes, it is a Wysocki. I love the art of Wysocki and Rockwell. I have been
    debating about listening to the GUERNSEY book. Books which consist of
    a long line of letters or emails don't usually hold my interest.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bulphan

    bulphan says

    Most of them are thriller/mystery/crime/suspense, apart from the Mark Watson book which is about one man's attempts to be better at environmental issues. It's a true story but it's very funny too.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bulphan

    bulphan says

    Some of my favourites so far (no particular order):-

    Graham Hurley - One Under
    Michael Connelly - The Brass Verdict
    Mark Watson - Crap at the Environment
    Lee Child - One Shot
    Scott Mariani - The Heretic's Treasure
    E.V. Seymour - The Mephisto Threat
    Sebastian Faulks - Devil May Care
    Joseph Teller - The Tenth Case
    Neil White - Last Rites
    C. David Ingram - The Stone Gallows
    Mark Gimenez - The Colour of Law
    Scott Pratt - An Innocent Client
    Mark Billingham - In the Dark

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bulphan

    bulphan says

    Greetings Shelfari friend!

    Haven't been around much recently, too busy with life!

    How are things with you?

    Read anything good recently?

    I'm on my 75th book so far this year!

    Hope all is well...

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ladyslott

    Ladyslott says

    Hi Barbara;

    A little birdie told me to stop by and ask if you know who won the raffle at PBT??

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary Lou G

    Mary Lou G says

    I see that you are reading the "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society ". I also read this book and thought it was very entertaining and educational. It was an extra bonus for me that we were able to visit Guernsey this summer on our cruise of the British Isles. Let me know what you think of the book.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary Lou G

    Mary Lou G says

    I am sorry that I missed hearing her speak. We were out of town at that time. I just started reading her books. I am originally from Cleveland, so it got my interest that this is the location of her stories. In the book I'm reading now, "Takeover", the story takes place in the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Cleveland. My mother-in-law used to work there.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )