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What are you reading? (Part 2)
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I also had a question for you all. Do you find that your libraries carry books on tape for the novels..."
Try Audible.com. They're not free, but they're worth the price.
It's about $10 a book if you buy book credits in bulk.

I've had bad luck lately! I'm hoping Harry pulls me out of my slump with Blood Rites.

Feel free to give some to me! ;)"
I'll keep that in mind lol. I actually have a box of books that I don't want. I'll probably use them as credit or trade at a used book store. What I really need is another book case.
I started Dead Until Dark today, and I'm having trouble seperating the book from the show in my head. It's becoming quite distracting.


I just got my copy from the library yesterday so you are not alone :-)"
I donated mycopy to the library because they didnt have it, I picked it up for $15 (nz)

And I just brought the Mortal Instruments Trilogy off trade me lol cant wait till it get here I love new stuff!!

And I just brought the Mortal Instruments Trilogy off trade me lol cant wait till ..."
Kayzee dead witch walking is rather dry for the first half it gets way better in the second half.


I just got my copy from the library yesterday so you are not alone :-)"
I donated myc..."
That is nice! I have gotten so bad about that usually I swap them on paperbackswap.com.







I'll start


You didn't like Rosemary and Rue? I loved it. It is a little tedious in places because it's a first book of a series. If you have time, you should try the second of the series A Local Habitation-it is more mystery orientated and it has a little more Tybalt :D

I read ROSEMARY & RUE last fall and wasn't crazy about it either. Thought it was mostly just okay.




Oh, I'm jealous! I don't think Amazon has even shipped my copy yet.


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I have been wanting to read Mind Games. Can you please pop back in and let me know how it is?

You could always set your book free with http://www.bookcrossing.com or sign up to http://www.bookmooch.com since second-hand bookstores may not give you a great deal.
What I really need is another book case.
I have the same problem - I can't fit another bookcase in my room so I found a different solution. I appropriated a bathroom stand from my bathroom similar to this: http://www.bathroom-trends.co.uk/acat... and put white cardboard on the bottom of each level to protect the book from the metal ridges. I can now put the books in so that they face the front and others face the side to use up the available space.
I started Dead Until Dark today, and I'm having trouble seperating the book from the show in my head. It's becoming quite distracting. "
And that's why I don't watch shows where they use the book as a basis unless I've been told it's really good. I began watching True Blood but gave up because they did about a quarter of one book per season and I got impatient.

On the topic of swapping books....
http://www.instantfundas.com/2009/01/...
I'm in Australia and have the same problem. I haven't investigated all of these sites but hopefully some of them will be Aussie/NZ friendly.
Edit: http://www.titletrader.com/ does international and local shipping.

And that's why I don't watch shows where they use the book as a basis unless I've been told it's really good. I began watching True Blood but gave up because they did about a quarter of one book per season and I got impatient. ..."
Actually season one was DEAD UNTIL DARK, not just a quarter of it. However, I'm not quite sure what season 2 was! It wasn't LIVING DEAD DALLAS, except for bits & pieces. I'm hoping season 3 is more like CLUB DEAD, but even it it's not it's fun to watch!


Ah, sorry about that. I wasn't sure since I only watched the first two episodes and they did about a chapter in those (in my reckoning at least) so I expanded that into the series.

And that's why I don't watch shows where they..."
I read on Charlaine Harris' website that she's totally fine with the telling of her stories taking a different road. When I watch the shows, I just enjoy them as a good show.

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So do I, but CLUB DEAD was a pretty good book and seeing it on the screen wouldn't be a bad proposition!

Started reading Firespell yesterday waiting for Barnes and noble to open, and so far so good.

You could always set your book free with..."
Thanks for the suggestions Amy. There are several used book stores that my dad and I go to throughout the summer, where I plan to trade my books for store credit. If I don't find anything, I can pass the credit along to other members of my family. One place in particular is Northwood Books in Chambersburg, Pa, for anyone thats interested, and lives in that area.
I've actually been thinking about swaping my bed out for a fold down couch/futon thingy so I can put book cases along the walls where my bed is currently.


Thats what my dad does with his books, whenever he switches phases from WWII to Civil War. I've considered it, but I have a heat register underneathe the bed, and I'm afraid of what the heat would do to the books. Also my cat likes to sleep under there, and he would undoubtly chew on any corner or edge he'd find. I swear, he's the window licker of cats. I may be able to rig it so I won't have to worry about those two problems. Thanks for the suggestion again. I think it might work. Thank you!

Oh, I just had another idea. The Reject Shop/Cunningham's Warehouse/other cheap shops have canvas shelves that you can hang inside your cupboard to put your clothes and shoes in. (like this: http://www.spacesavers.com/hanging-sh...).
I'm not sure how many books you could put in there since I use mine for shoes but it may be something to look at (as long as your cat doesn't get in there first).

Oh, I just had another idea. The Reject Shop/Cunnin..."
Wow, you're a font of creativity :) I really appreciate all your suggestions. Thank you.


The Nightside is one of my favorite series. You gotta love a series that has characters like Susie Shotgun, Razor Eddie the Punk God of the Straight Razor and Dead Boy!



Hope you'll continue with the Dresden books. STORM FRONT is definitely the weakest in the series, but the series on the whole is phenomenal.
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