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Where do you want to draw the line though? I have a bunch of 'local' books I could add, but is there any point? And what degree of 'shipness' do they need?
Not being picky, just looking at my books and wondering what to add.
Can there be different shelves?

I think you could add local books, despite the possible lack of availability. After all, I added that HMS Warrior book, and afaik the likeliest place to get that is Portsmouth! If it has an ISBN, it can go up.
I think if a book has at least a chapter on shipness, it might be of interest? maybe? It is hard to judge. I have added some of the polar exploration books I have (or want) even though sometimes the ships are almost peripheral to the main thrust of the book.

I added "Vanished Fleets" because it's "reading for enjoyment" sort of book, even down to the not letting the facts get in the way of a good story,
but something like "Wrecks in Tasmanian waters" doesn't seem like it'd be worth adding esp. as I probably will have to add it
but something like "Wrecks in Tasmanian waters" doesn't seem like it'd be worth adding esp. as I probably will have to add it

I just joined the group, having just found goodreads last week.
I added "the Life of Pi" to the bookshelf. I did so to provoke a discussion. For those of you who have read it, do you agree it belongs on the group's shelf?
For those who haven't read it, I heartily recommend it, surreal and sublime at the same time.
Cheers
Ed Life of Pi
Hello!
We're not very talkative at present, as you might have noticed. That's because we're sitting around waiting for someone else to start talking ;)
I haven't read the Life of Pi though, so I can't comment on it.
We're not very talkative at present, as you might have noticed. That's because we're sitting around waiting for someone else to start talking ;)
I haven't read the Life of Pi though, so I can't comment on it.

But it doesn't stop there. More books must exist! Let's make a concerted effort in 2008 to add books we've read, or would like to read, or think other members would like :).
This is turning into a great resource!