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Irene wrote: "Only thing stopping me is money and the 199 unread books I already own lol"Yeah... I know that one!
I got 199 problems and what book to read next is... A lot of 'em.
Storm wrote: "I got 199 problems and what book to read next is... A lot of 'em."
aww..
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You cant start the book closets to you? or are they all close to you?
aww..
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You cant start the book closets to you? or are they all close to you?
Storm wrote: "I got 199 problems and what book to read next is... A lot of 'em."Ahaha true!
Over a hundred as far as I know on my kindle, dozens of unread psychical ones... 8T The problem is I'm not in the mood for ANY of 'em at the moment.
So what are you in the mood for then? :)
Shark week and anime. XD; I never get much reading done during Shark Week.
I have over 1,000 unread kindle books....And Over 200 unread physical books.
Doesn't stop me from buying more. That said, I generally buy books at thrift stores for super cheap and almost never pay more than $3 for 1 book. The exception lately was I bought #2 and #3 in the chaos walking trilogy by patrick ness for $7.12.
But my other book purchase this month was 17 books for $5.80 so I think it evens out :P
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I've got several hundred unread Kindle books. I'm not sure exactly how many. I just buy from the list of books I want when I have the money, and read them one after another in whatever order I feel like doing (sometimes this means I'll look for a spacific title to read, other times I'll just scroll through my list of books until one jumps out and says "read me" or just randomly pick the first unread one my finger lands on).I don't have any unread audiobooks right now. If I did though, I'd grab whichever was on top and start listening (new additions to my audio library get put to the bottom of any "to-read" pile I have for audiobooks, so the top one is usually the one that's been waiting to be listened to longest).
If I had the money, I'd buy all the books on my list of books I want, and then I'd only have to worry about finding time to read them all... I'd certainly do my very best!
I decided on three books for about £1.75 and paid £14 for shipping...... I hate shipping! Still cheaper than danish books though which are like £30 each. :(I have no idea about my Kindle books, I just know I have a ton lol :D
Gosh I have so many books I've bought that I haven't read. I always shop for used books and buy a ton and then it takes me forever to actually read them. I have some books I bought like 5 years ago that I still haven't read. >.<
I stalk kindle deal sites. There are a lot of books that are free for only a few days or that are on really big sale for a short period of time. I probably get at least 2-3 new free books a day. Hoarding ebooks is super easy when you've only paid for like... 100 of them. XD
A lot of my eBook collection is made up of ones I got free too.
Going away for a week,so dont worry if am not as active as usual.
Oda wrote: "Going away for a week,so dont worry if am not as active as usual."Have fun... Stay safe... Find some time to read! ;)
Going somewhere nice?
Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Going away for a week,so dont worry if am not as active as usual."
Have fun... Stay safe... Find some time to read! ;)
Going somewhere nice?"
To Oslo(the capital) getting my studenthousing key, kinda ironic because I dont know if I got in yet. Still.
Just going around oslo, dont really have a plan. And yes off course am going to read :)
Have fun... Stay safe... Find some time to read! ;)
Going somewhere nice?"
To Oslo(the capital) getting my studenthousing key, kinda ironic because I dont know if I got in yet. Still.
Just going around oslo, dont really have a plan. And yes off course am going to read :)
Have a nice time Oda! You will be missed!
Donna wrote: "Have a nice time Oda! You will be missed!"
Thanks:) You guys have a nice weekend\week :)
Thanks:) You guys have a nice weekend\week :)
Oda wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Oda wrote: "Going away for a week,so dont worry if am not as active as usual."Have fun... Stay safe... Find some time to read! ;)
Going somewhere nice?"
To Oslo(the capital) ge..."
Well, have fun!
And, i'm sure you got in.
Fingers crossed that you got in! :) When will you know?
Irene wrote: "Fingers crossed that you got in! :) When will you know?"
At latest the 20th, hopefully I will find out a few days before. Am always checking.
At latest the 20th, hopefully I will find out a few days before. Am always checking.
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Karen wrote: "Holy schnikes, I think I just agreed to go to China and Tibet in the fall. Yikes! ;)"Woo-hoo! That's fantastic! What a trip that will be!
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Karen wrote: "Holy schnikes, I think I just agreed to go to China and Tibet in the fall. Yikes! ;)"
ooo Nice :D
Been to china it was great, tibet is probably nice as well :D
ooo Nice :D
Been to china it was great, tibet is probably nice as well :D
Yay Karen, that's nice!! Oda, fingers crossed :)
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Same here Brigid! I really do need to quit buying more LOL!
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oh WOW, Karen!!!! That's awesome!!
I likely need to stop buying books for a while too. Its one of my coping mechanisms for when I get really stressed though. Go spend 2-3 dollars on books. Feel less stressed, get things done. heh.Yesterday was a high stress day. but $4.00 for 20 books isn't bad. haha
Karen wrote: "Holy schnikes, I think I just agreed to go to China and Tibet in the fall. Yikes! ;)"WOW! Have fun!
Kaylani wrote: "I likely need to stop buying books for a while too. Its one of my coping mechanisms for when I get really stressed though. Go spend 2-3 dollars on books. Feel less stressed, get things done. he..."Yeah, that is a good deal.
I do the same thing... Feel stressed or sad, buy books, feel better. It's the only kind of retail therapy I enjoy.
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And then I get stressed because I have too many books and not enough time to read! ;) And because I'm stressed, I'll go buy books to feel better. Bwhahahah! It's a never ending cycle!!
I used to fall under the clinical hoarder definition. There are few things I will let myself buy when I'm upset unless they are on my to-get list anyways. Clothes and books are on that list, but I have much stricter guidelines for both now.
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I used to be bad at hoarding clothes and shoes, too, but I've been cleaning out my closet the last few years (because of moving) and its under much better control now. My rule, is if I haven't worn it at all in the last year, it goes (unless its something I'm keeping for sentimental reasons--but only have a few of those).
I'll be cleaning out my closet again, soon, and buying a basically new wardrobe--because I've now lost 30 lbs and nothing fits!!! LOL That's a GOOD reason to buy more clothes :)
Crabby mood?"Let's go on BOokbub/Amazon/Library site."
*Twenty minutes later*
"Hey Aileen...." (My friend who I talk to a LOT) "Um... Guess what just happened?"
"... Your naughty."
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@Storm, LOLOLOL!!!
This conversation has happened more then once:"I'm going to the bookstore later."
"I thought you were on a diet." (What we call my book buying bans that I try to put myself on)
"But... But BOOKS!"
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@Storm, LOLOLOL!!!"
Thanks Karen! I am very proud of myself. Now to "firm and tone" all the flabby skin, and I'll be good :)
Yeah. 3 of my old apartments were reminiscent of things on hoarders (the tv show about people who are living in filth) and I got a lot of help for it. I don't use the term lightly. Collections can get out of control but hoarding is always out of control in my opinion.
I've gotten a lot better and my apartment isn't gross anymore. cluttered and disorganized yes, but not gross and I do regularly go through and get rid of things.
That said.. congrats on the weight loss Jenny! :) I'm hoping that with the strengthening program for my muscular dystrophy I will be able to do a bit more exercise and drop some weight. I'd like to drop minimum of 50lbs and keep it off (even with my normal fluctuations of around ~20 pounds)
Kaylani, I'm glad you feel better now. Must feel incredibly nice! Jenny, good job! :) I used to be rather skinny, but this last year I've gained a lot of weight and looks chubby when compared to before :/ I guess it has to do with getting older maybe, because I eat what I used to and didn't exercise. I've taken up running now though. :) Think I need a diet as well...
I don't know what to take pictures of for instagram :/ Trying to build up a bookstagram account
Karen: Sounds about right with that cycle of book buying... You could have easily been talking about me there, LOL!Jenny: Awesome about the weight loss!
Storm: LOL! Love it!
Kaylani: I manage to control my book buying enough not to become a hoarder... Just about! I'm glad you got help and feel better.
Jenny wrote: "I'm sure I fall under the hoarder definition--at least for books and art & craft supplies!!! I used to be bad at hoarding clothes and shoes, too, but I've been cleaning out my closet the last few..."
Congrats on the 30 lbs. That's no small task. Can you feel it? I find I feel even 5 lbs, so I can only imagine the 30.
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Yes, Rebecca, I can definitely feel it! I have even more energy now!
Irene--take pics of what your currently reading, any book hauls, your bookshelves--maybe picks of some of your favorite books? If you have any other bookish "stuff"--like Tshirts, swag, posters, etc? Hope that helps :)
I GOT MY LIBRARY FINES WAIVED! There were $149.40 left and a note from my case worker and some medical info was enough to prove that it was a circumstance that fit the criteria to get them wavied :D
So I have 3 books from the library and can loan from the ebook library now. BOOKS! All the books! :)
That's great news Kaylani!!!
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