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Aug 05, 2014 09:31AM
Not that im disciplined at all. I just buy them all
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Ive seen too many peoples goodreads shelves go crazy. People with a few hundred read books but thousands of unread. I started using good reads to keep track of what I actually have and to keep a record of my collectable books.
Well done Theresa. :-) . It will make looking through your books a lot easier for you.I saw someone on goodreads with 300 shelves. That just disturbs me
Several books I ordered arrived : 3 Clare Boylan books - Holy Pictures, Beloved Stranger and 11 Edward Street - all "free' from Paperback Swap. Adrian McKinty's Orange Rhymes with Everything (1998), and a kobo ebook Peeler by Kevin McCarthy.
Theresa wrote: "That's another 5 Barbara! Next week We are in London and I'm going to try and not buy anything....unless...."London will be full of temptations. During this vacation I decided to set my sights on going to Shetland next summer. So my mantra is, every time I think about buying something, "Shetland". I have always found it easier to buy nothing than when I have to decide if I should buy something ("should I treat myself?").
I have a similar system to Paul with my books-I put books I want to buy into my Amazon basket to help remind me of them a later date, and keep my 'to read' list on Goodreads as books that are physically on my TBR shelf at home.Barbara, the McKinty debut sounds interesting-I look forward to hearing what it's like!
Theresa, it's been a while since I've been in London, but I can imagine the temptations for book buying will be plentiful-I look forward to hearing whether you yield to this!
I use the book depository wish list as it's only books so doesn't get as messy. Still can get a bit wild. I think I've only 7 on it at the moment.
Thats it. You'll have to be ruthless later on though.
Barbara, I looked up the McKinty book and it's his debut. I am anxious to hear what you think. I am engrossed in his The Cold Cold Ground and loving it every minute.
Theresa wrote: "That's another 5 Barbara! Next week We are in London and I'm going to try and not buy anything....unless...."I hate to add any temptation for you, Theresa, but have you ever been to Persephone Books? It's on Lamb Conduit Street in Bloomsbury. I was there 2 years ago, and I loved it. It is a very specialized, wonderful bookshop. Even if you just window shop :)
Susan wrote: "Barbara, I looked up the McKinty book and it's his debut. I am anxious to hear what you think. I am engrossed in his The Cold Cold Ground and loving it every minute."It's his first so I expect it may be a bit different from his recent thrillers. I got it very cheap - maybe $.01 plus shipping and it's a nice hardcover. My collection of Northern Ireland writers and books is taking over my shelves.
Good haul Emma :-) I'm three quarters through Whose Body? and enjoying it. Where'd go...... sounds interesting, let me know how you get on with it.
I paid 99 cents on Kindle for Whose Body. What was the price like over there? I really enjoyed Sue Monk Kidd's book especially when I found out it was based on a real story. The entire way through I kept saying to myself that it was unrealistic. That could never happen in real life. Boy, was I wrong.
It was a Kindle special sale. I just lucked out.
Theresa, London. Russia. You are quite the jet setter. Enjoy yourself.
Enjoy the trip to London Theresa and indulge in the wonderful bookshops. London is not th
Back on topic for a mo, my copy of The Late Scholar by Jill Paton Walsh based on the characters of DL Sayers. I might not read it straight away because i'll only be finished Whose Body? but i'll definitely get to it soon to see what Peter and Harriet have been up to since I last checked in with them.
I have to admit to being bold in that I've purchased a number of new titles over the last few days. In audiobooks, I purchased two titles that I've already detailed elsewhere, as well as the Sherill Tippins title, 'Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York's Legendary Chelsea Hotel', which I've had my eye on for a while, but which has just had its audio release.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Print wise, I was in town yesterday and took a quick race in to the second hand book shop where I managed to find another book of local Victorian photography that I'd been looking for for a while (£3 as opposed to the £15 it is on Amazon for a mint copy), as well as The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo, who I haven't read much by, but was on the lookout for this title as I'm intrigued by its WW2 content.
The Redbreast (Harry Hole, #3) by Jo Nesbo
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
I also visited The Works, a chain discount book store which mainly stocks mass market books, but has the odd worthwhile title on 'remainder'-I've even got the lingo now- and I managed to pick up 'In the Seventies: Adventures in the Counterculture' by Barry Miles, which fits in pretty well with the Tippins audiobook, for £3.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
Also as a result of listening to the Tippins, I've purchased three titles off Amazon that are mentioned in her narrative: the two volumes of Brendan Behan's autobiography, 'Borstal Boy' and 'Confessions of an Irish Rebel', and 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal, which intrigued me as it apparently caused shockwaves on its release in 1950s USA, due to its matter of fact depiction of same sex relationships. Each book was my favourite price-a penny plus postage! :)
Borstal Boy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
Confessions of an Irish Rebel
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
The City and the Pillar by Gore Vidal
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...
I'm telling myself that these purchases will content me for a while, but no doubt there'll be others that I'll have to resist buying over the next week before I start back to work!
Theresa wrote: "Cathleen wrote: "Theresa wrote: "That's another 5 Barbara! Next week We are in London and I'm going to try and not buy anything....unless...."I hate to add any temptation for you, Theresa, but ha..."
Ahhh, I wish I were going to London, too :) Have a wonderful time!
Allan wrote: "I have to admit to being bold in that I've purchased a number of new titles over the last few days. In audiobooks, I purchased two titles that I've already detailed elsewhere, as well as the Sher..."
They all look marvelous, Allan :)
I'm not sure if these "deals" will be on Amazon.uk, but I happened to notice that a lot of books are on sale for the Kindle for .99 and 1.99. There were lots of mystery and crime novels: Louise Penny, Aline Templeton, and Brian McGilloway. I've never read any of Aline Templeton's but I read the blurb and they're set in Scotland. It seemed like too good of a deal to pass up, so I bought one of Templeton's, Penny's and McGilloway's.
Cathleen, Book Riot have started a 'deals' site, where deals like those that you mention can be posted. I'm not sure how good it is, but you might get some bargains through it in US.http://deals.bookriot.com/
I just snatched up a copy of Lost Lives: The Stories of the Men, Women and Children who Died as a Result of the Northern Ireland Troubles for $8.50 plus shipping. It's a former library book which I usually don't buy but this book sells for around $50 and even used copies were $30 and up. ABEbooks seems to be the place for finding bargains when Amazon shows none and even web searches don't bring up anything.
For some reason I thought you already had that book, Barbara. Unfortunately, its a weighty tome, but definitely, in my opinion, the most important book about the Troubles. You'll find that it's one for dipping into though, rather than reading straight through.
Allan wrote: "For some reason I thought you already had that book, Barbara. Unfortunately, its a weighty tome, but definitely, in my opinion, the most important book about the Troubles. You'll find that it's one..."I was on Amazon and something came up that reminded me to look for it. I know it is almost encyclopedic, but it seems to be a book I should have in my Northern Irish library. I am now juggling which books to finish reading as my brother is coming tomorrow for a visit, so I won't have much reading time before I go back to work on Monday, sigh.
Cathleen - I will have to check out those Kindle deals. I tried Louise Penny a couple of years back and couldn't get into her. But there may be a McGilloway I haven't read.Allan - you are unstoppable but I will say no more. It's the last few days before you go back to work and it's great to get out to bookshops while you have the time.
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I made good use of the Audible BOGO sale to buy 4 books for two credits! (My mother has a joke/expression that I love: You have to spend money to save money).
The audiobooks I got were:
The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty: This was recommended by several people in Goodreads Ireland and is the September read for the Irish book group Barbara and I belong to.
Half Of A Young Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: This is an author I've been wanting to try for awhile. When I saw that Barbara had given it 5 stars and said the narration was superb, I was sold.
The Ghost of Belfast by Stuart Neville: Another Northern Irish mystery writer being in Goodreads Ireland has turned me onto. I liked Ratlines ok, but suspect I will like this one even better since there will be more about Northern Ireland and less Nazi stuff.
Dust by Hugh Howey: I really enjoyed Wool when read it last year. I look forward to listening to the prequel, Shift, for the first time. I'm then going to reread Wool, and finally listen to the sequel Dust.
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Two remainders:
Read Hard: Five Years of Great Writing from the Believer (a literary magazine out of San Francisco)
Detroit City Is the Place to Be: The Afterlife of an American Metropolis
by Mark Binelli: Another non-fiction work about Detroit
Letters To A Young Activist by Todd Gitlin
and...
Sister Mine by Nalo Hopinkson: Next month's selection for my fantasy book group
Some excellent purchases there, Sara! The Neville book is actually called 'The Twelve' over here, and is a book that I think you'll enjoy-you will find it is different to Ratlines. And as for the McKinty, just remember how exaggerated it is...!As I think I posted elsewhere, I'm tempted by the Binelli title, but I might wait to get it until I read the Detroit Anthology I recently bought.
Sara wrote: "I have to confess that I have bought yet more books...I made good use of the Audible BOGO sale to buy 4 books for two credits! (My mother has a joke/expression that I love: You have to spend mone..."
Sara, you purchased some terrific books. I read The Ghosts of Belfast a year or so ago, and I thought it was superb. I had to put it down a couple of times, just to take a few deep breaths. Neville writes a novel that tackles the "big questions" all the while making the story so suspenseful and dreadful at times, that it was an entirely different experience than what I'm used to. I think an audio version of it would be riveting.
Barbara wrote: "Cathleen - I will have to check out those Kindle deals. I tried Louise Penny a couple of years back and couldn't get into her. But there may be a McGilloway I haven't read.Allan - you are unstopp..."
There were quite a few McGilloway titles, Barbara.
Sara - I may have told you I discovered I have audiobook of The Cold Cold Ground and the paperback, so I am ready for our September book club read. I have the Kobo version of The Ghosts of Belfast. I read the physical book a few years ago from the library and have reread about half of the ebook. Half of a Yellow Sun was a great audiobook listen.Cathleen - I did check out the McGilloway titles and bought one - Someone You Know - which is in 2 or 3 parts, and got the complete version.
My copy of Lost Lives came today and it is over 1600 pages! As it is hardcover, the package was quite heavy. Definitely a reference book. But it is a great work that examines every single death in the conflict, and includes bios of all the victims.
I just this minute ordered used copies of Barcelona Noir and Mexico City Noir, as well as Lovely Knitted Lace: A Geometric Approach to Gorgeous Wearables by
Brooke Nico and a book I am requiring for a new class I've never taught (and am not super qualified to actually teach) You Can't Say You Can't Play.
Barbara, Belfast Noir must be coming out soon, judging by this tweet. It's edited by McKinty and Neville.https://mobile.twitter.com/atthebooks...
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Allan wrote: "Barbara, Belfast Noir must be coming out soon, judging by this tweet. It's edited by McKinty and Neville.https://mobile.twitter.com/atthebooks..."
I know and I can't wait!!!
OK - I just bought Birthdays for the Dead by Stuart MacBride for $1.99 (Tartan Noir) and The Magus of Hay (Merrily Watkins Mysteries) by Phil Rickman for $.99 on kindle.
I have two Phil Rickman's on my TBR shelf and have yet to crack one. You recommend him then, Barbara? BTW, I picked up that Neville book too. Thanks for the tip. Are there any books I should read first?
I really like the Merrily Watkins series though I have only read one so far.
Barbara, I noticed you read Brian McGilloway. I noticed he had two series. Which would you recommend to start with?
Susan wrote: "Barbara, I noticed you read Brian McGilloway. I noticed he had two series. Which would you recommend to start with?"Susan - I have bought some of the Lucy Black series but the ones I have read books from the Inspector Devlin series and I'd start there.
I had preordered Karen Maitlands new book The Vanishing Witch and got myself a beautiful cloth bound signed special edition but i slso got an unexpected bonus of a limited edition novella by Maitland called Liars and Thieves based on characters from Company of Liars. I loved that book so the nice bonus book made my morning
This post is about a book I attempted to buy but was unsuccessful in the attempt. I went into Eason's to pick up 44 Scotland Street based on the recommendation of Jamie Lynn and others. I couldn't see any books by the author on the shelves but decided to ask a member of staff in case I was just missing it. I happened upon a young guy and asked "do you stock Alexander McCall Smith?". He gazed into the middle distance before endeavouring to check the computer. Some minutes later he came to inform me that alas the don't stock his books. Strange, but fair enough I thought until the guy followed it up with "is he new?". I give up.
Its sad because Eason is tge biggest "book" chain in the country but the staff standard is ridiculously bad
I don't have much time for Eason in general but it was the only bookshop I was going to be near this weekend. I figured I wouldn't be stretching their skills too much by asking for McCall Smith. Clearly I was wrong :-)
Thats the sad part Emma. I love a bookshop with enthusiastic staff
Jamie Lynn Eason is more a stationer who sells books but I was still surprised. Chapters has a whole shelf of his books. I'll pick one up next time i'm in there.
I'm sure I will Jamie Lynn, i'll give it a fair go anyway :-)
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