Around the Year in 52 Books discussion
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The Person Below Me
I don’t know if Id call myself a fanatic, but I do several crosswords every weekend.TPBM has lived in or visited South America.
I’m there at the moment!TPBM prefers a savoury breakfast
Yes, I usually do prefer savory breakfast.TPBM is currently reading a book set outside of the U.S.
Yes, one of the books Into the WaterI am reading currently is set in England (the other is set in Arkansas).TPBM has a dog.
No, my cats vetoed the idea.TPBM is a night owl.
Not typically (although it’s currently 12.30 am). I am typically a morning person. The person below me had to shovel snow this weekend.
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TPBM is reading a paperback book.
I like savory breakfasts, am a crossword fanatic...I do them to increase my vocab. Of course I have dogs, hope to never shovel snow here this year, Really not a night owl, but a morning person...up at 5:30, outside at dawn. And I am reading a paperback right now.TPBM hates it when they only get to answer the one question above them, instead of getting to answer a lot more...like I did.
Not true. Ha I am way to lazy to write an entire page of answers.
TPBM is reading a book with more than two female characters.
TPBM is reading a book with more than two female characters.
Yes there are a lot of characters and probably half of them are female. The MC is a badass young woman of course! (Ravnenes hvisken/ Whisper of the Ravens). Based on Norse mythology set partly in Denmark, partly in other worlds, it´s GOOD. Probably going to use it for the something "cold" prompt since the Fimbulwinter that precede Ragnarok has come - prettty sure that´s where "Winter is coming" originates :) (Not from this book but from the myths about Ragnarok and Fimbul)Sorry long speech.
TPBM should really be working, but is on GR instead ;) (I am)
Guilty as charged! Waiting for a client to arrive and since I only have a few minutes, I figured I wouldn't get anything done anyway so may as well check GR!TPBM lives where it is freezing right now and is ready for Spring to arrive.
Nope -- just rainy and grey.TPBM has written a book.
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TPBM enjoy(s)(ed) school and classes.
Yes, I love learning.TPBM is ready for bed about now. (It is almost 11pm in London so I’m not just being lazy!)
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TPBM is cooking/cooked supper tonight.
Does it count if I boiled up a bunch of stew meat and then everyone can do what they want with it?TPBM has read a book so scary that it put them off reading anything for a while.
Does it count if I boiled up a bunch of stew meat and everyone can do there own choice with it?TPBM has read a book so scary that it put them off reading for a while.
Not really. The last scary book I read was The Wasp Factory and after reading it I actually wanted to immediately read something happier as a distraction so I could stop thinking about it. I guess the book was was more disturbing/upsetting than scary though. TPBM loved visiting the library as a child.
Absolutely LOVED visiting the library as a kid. It was my happy place. I remember having a salmon/orange library card with a metal bar, the physical card catalogs - which means I am officially old 😂 My dad used to take us Thursday nights when it was open late, then we’d stop by the town’s convenience store for candy. Gotta love a small town childhood.TPBM has a ‘favorite’ library.
I sure do. I am fortunate to live in a city with an incredible library and visit the beautiful Rose Main Reading Room at the NYPL whenever I can. TPBM is currently reading a mystery.
Yes, Into the Water is definitely a mystery.TPBM reads more than one book at a time.
I do, but I try to be careful that they are very different and I can't get confused. I usually have one physical book and one on the Kindle.TPBM still enjoys children's books sometimes.
I love children’s books! I have two children and we love reading picture books together. I also love re-reading books I loved as a child. I read almost all of Roald Dahl’a children’s books last year. I tell myself it’s so I remember the stories for when my little ones start reading them, but my son is two and my daughter is three weeks so it’ll be a little while before they’re ready for chapter books!TPBM has to go to work today.
I'm working from home, so I'm not really going anywhere ;)TPBM was at least once guilt-tripped by a book.
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TPBM enjoyed the Harry Potter books.
I did enjoy the Harry Potter books. I would like to re-read them but so far have only managed the first couple of books. TPBM is listening to an audiobook. ( I am) : )
Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "I did enjoy the Harry Potter books. I would like to re-read them but so far have only managed the first couple of books. TPBM is listening to an audiobook. ( I am) : )"
I am! I have a 40-minute commute each way so I do audiobooks to fill the time. I'm currently "reading" The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates. I also "read" Holes, Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, and Brooklyn this year so far through audiobook.
TPBM is glad he/she didn't grow up in an era where there was social media (and social media drama)! (That's all I've dealt with today in the middle school... Instagram and Snapchat drama).
Steve wrote: "Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "I did enjoy the Harry Potter books. I would like to re-read them but so far have only managed the first couple of books. TPBM is listening to an audiobook. ( I am) : )"
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I am!!! I dislike drama LOL So sorry you are having to deal with that Steve : (
TPBM enjoys reading YA books.
Love YA!!!! ( Hate social media, I'm on and off in minutes)TPBM just read a book in one sitting
I did Call for the Dead. It was only 160 pages and moved very fast. I must say I also hate social media.TPBM wishes they had lived in another place or time.
No, I kind of like here and nowTPBM likes to read in bed
Perri wrote: "No, I kind of like here and nowTPBM likes to read in bed"
Sometimes I do. Most of the time I like to read outside on the porch when the weather is nice or in my recliner chair if I have to be indoors.
TPBM is currently reading a mystery!
Yes, i do like to read in bed, but I read lots of other places as well.TPBM works, worked or studies in STEM field.
No, I don't work in STEM field.TPBM is reading a mystery.
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TPBM enjoys fantasy novels.
I don't read them that often, but I often enjoy them when I do. TPBM is planning a cozy evening with a movie from the AtY in 52 movies list.
Nope, last night was a nice dinner out and then just some quiet talking. Tonight is rowdy game night with some friends! Cant wait.TPBM got snow last night ( we did but it didn't stick, Saturday is supposed to be a weather nightmare, we'll see)
Nope -- in San Francisco Bay area it rarely snows.TPBM lives in a city.
No, I live in about as rural an area as you could find. I have lived in the city and I do not wish to return. But, I do miss museums!TPBM thinks breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Yes...and lunch...and dinner. TPBM has been to a museum or art gallery in the last month.
Yes, I went to our local museum on Monday. I love it there, the displays are fascinating and they also have great exhibitions and activities for children. TPBM likes classical music.
I have always been told it is although I rarely eat breakfast. I usually work evening shift so my first meal of the day is usually dinner LOL TPBM can't wait until spring and summer get here : )
I love classical music, particularly fond of piano concertos, and yes I will be happy to see spring. I am not a winter person.TPBM has read War and Peace.
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TPBM is already planning vacations for summer.
Emily wrote: "I have not, but I did read Anna Karenina last year, and I didn't hate it... maybe War and Peace is on the horizon for me.TPBM is already planning vacations for summer."
Yes! My wife and I are going to plan our honeymoon this weekend. And I’m trying to figure out my spring break plans.
TPBM feels like the price per cookie ratio for Girl Scout cookies is too high!
Not really. It is a fundraiser after all. No worse than the price of popcorn from the Cub Scouts. That said, I'm old enough to remember selling cookies for 50 cents a box (really) which was a much better price per cookie.TPBM is in the path of the winter storm moving across the U.S. this weekend.
Edie wrote: "Not really. It is a fundraiser after all. No worse than the price of popcorn from the Cub Scouts. That said, I'm old enough to remember selling cookies for 50 cents a box (really) which was a much ..."Yes, we are. Getting lots of rain that is turning to snow. We are under a flood advisory until Monday : (
TPBM likes the snow.
No, I hate it. It cripples us and so often comes with power outages. While that didn't seem to bother me much when I was young, I find it a little frightening now.TPBM sleeps late on Sunday.
Nope only because in Jordan the week starts on Sunday. But I definitely sleep in on the weekend.TPBM: prefers tea over coffee
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