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[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Hi, my name is Bekah and I'm a book buying addict.

Its been one week since the last time I bought a book. It's really hard, but I thought I would come here for support and strength as I find 1 tab of my internet browser open to a book store ready to hit purchase on my cart. I can do this! I only have to make it for another 8 days technically. Then I can buy in December before I make my (hopefully) year long hiatus in book buying.

Anyone else out there need support like me?? Post here!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

My name is *coughDhescough* and I'm an addict. I think about books, about buying them. Hoarding them in case of natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, asteroids...

I too am planning a 1 year ban on buying books, except those that are part of a series I'm already following, or a spin off of said series.

I think I can do it.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

I'm an addict too...I love the thrill of buying books online and then waiting for the day they come in the mail!! I love that thrill of knowing I own that great book and that I'll never be without a good book!

We can do this! We need to stay focused. Think of how great it will be after our book buying ban is over!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'm going to read 10 books that I already own, every month.

I might buy a book or 23 on my birthday, which is April 23.... hence the allowance of 23 books.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

lol...23..maybe we should just both buy the amount of books of the age we're going to be in our bday months??? :-) I'm not putting a number to how many I'll read, I'm just going to require they be from that mountain!

Maybe the experience will teach me not to go buying books willy nilly...because they don't always turn out that great.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

That's true!!! I have a few lemons on my shelves, too.

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OH MY!!!!! That is what I am afraid of...... I don't ever want to get a lemon!!!!!! It is one of my worst fears in my escape world. It is like a horror story...... to spend my hard earned time reading a book only to have it turn out depressing sad or stupid.
That is one of the reasons I love this site.... to read your reviews and opinions.
Addicted???? Yes but not as much as some ...... I have about 20 books waiting for me... and most have been recommended on here. Thanks for suppling my habit. lol

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Faithmarie wrote: "I have about 20 books waiting for me."

20? 20??? Oh hell, you're not an addict. You're in control. I've got almost 300. Maybe more. I wish I had your control.

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OH WOW!!!!!! LOL I guess I am.

[Pamela(AllHoney)]

I confess that I too am an addict. I have probably about 200 in Mt TBR so you have me beat, Dhes. I also have a few ebooks but who's counting really?! I'm only buying a few a month now so it's sort of controlled. Sometimes I spend more time reading reviews and looking for upcoming releases than I do reading. Sad, I know.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

These are the ones waiting to be read -



Notice they are double stacked. And, this isn't counting the 140+ I have on my ereader.

I'm one sick puppy.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oh, and the 3 shelves on the bottom right, 2 of them are totally full now.

The ones I have already read are stacked away in my closet.

Sick I tell you. Sick.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "I confess that I too am an addict. I have probably about 200 in Mt TBR so you have me beat, Dhes. I also have a few ebooks but who's counting really?! I'm only buying a few a month now so it's sort..."

Oh Pamela, honey...that's part of the addiction. Its why goodreads is so horrible/wonderful. In here lies an endless plethora of books to add to your mountain. Millions of books that are more than likely fabulous reads because they've been tried and tested by your friends.

Yes, if I can't be reading and even when I can be reading, like right now, I'm here feeding my addiction.

Sickness....
:-)

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

I'm currently at 318 in my TBR mountain. It's set to grow some more next month.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "These are the ones waiting to be read -



Notice they are double stacked. And, this isn't counting the 140+ I have on my ereader.

I'm one sick puppy."

Geeze Dhes, it looks like you just took some shelves from B&N!

:-)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Bekah wrote: "Geeze Dhes, it looks like you just took some shelves from B&N!
:-) ."

I'm sick!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

that's why we're here...

[Cheryl]

I'm going book shopping at Dhes's house for now on.. really she'll never even know what's missing!

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Me too! It looks like heaven to me.
Oh how lovely!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Cheryl wrote: "I'm going book shopping at Dhes's house for now on.. really she'll never even know what's missing!"

Go ahead. Make. My. Day.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Heh. Heh. Thanks :) I do enjoy looking at them and knowing that I'm set for life.

[E.]

At one of the other topic, I said that I had at least 100 books in my TBR pile. I did this without counting them. However, I had attempted to put down a few of the books in my TBR pile on paper and I had realized...

...that I had more than 100 books. THIS doesn't count the ebooks in the computer. Anyway, I had again guessed that I had at least 200-300 books, in that range.

Frankly, just like the majority here, I should stop buying books so that I can read them and dwindle down the list. Alas, life has intruded and I can't really make a dent in my TBR pile. And unlike some people, I don't plan to not buy books in the next year. Though I do think I have that in control, but still...books are a MUST!

Therefore, I think that it is high time that I should focus on my TBR pile and not borrow anymore from the library. Though that isn't saying much since if I want to read the book and/or like it, I still want to buy it.

It's a vicious cycle, my friends. A VERY vicious cycle.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

E. wrote: "It's a vicious cycle, my friends. A VERY vicious cycle."

That's it in a nutshell.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oh, goodie! fictionwise.com has another 50% off sale on all books except Samhain! Coupon code blackfriday2010

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "
Go ahead. Make. My. Day."

You know it would totally make your day if I came to your house! :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

True, Cheryl. Very true. Bring Jimmy ;)

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "True, Cheryl. Very true. Bring Jimmy ;)"

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Oh, goodie! fictionwise.com has another 50% off sale on all books except Samhain! Coupon code blackfriday2010"

Again, what is the matter with you??

Stop stalking me with this!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Heh. Heh. Heh. Just spreading the love :)

[Grace]

It's an obsession...I get a sense of panic if I see a book that looks good and walk away from it. Sometimes I hold out a day or two...but nearly always end up going back for it!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Grace wrote: "It's an obsession...I get a sense of panic if I see a book that looks good and walk away from it. Sometimes I hold out a day or two...but nearly always end up going back for it!"

I've decided that there'll be no more holding back for me until Jan 1. I've been at Target several times over the past few weeks and I've always put off buying , but yesterday when I was there I had decided to buy it.

Now they're out of it. GAH!

[Cheryl]

Bummer Dhes! That's one you don't want to miss!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

It really chaps my hide. I think they did it on purpose! **pouts**

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

probably they did. because you tempted me again with that sexy 50% off at fictionwise.com!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oh, so it was punishment then? Well, I guess I better take my punishment like a woman. I think I'll go shop at fictionwise for some ideas on how a woman takes her punishment ;)

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

lol!

[Pamela(AllHoney)]

They need to have sales on books on Black Friday. 10 for a dollar on ALL titles.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "They need to have sales on books on Black Friday. 10 for a dollar on ALL titles."

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!!!

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Oh, so it was punishment then? Well, I guess I better take my punishment like a woman. I think I'll go shop at fictionwise for some ideas on how a woman takes her punishment ;)"

Ahahahahahahhaa!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tonya]

Hi. My name is Tonya and I am the true definition of addict. I have (own!) 1350 books in my TBR pile. Some are stinkers that I will never read but they are here in a box anyway. You know, just in case I run out of books to read in, say, 15 years or so.

I think I should seriously join you all in the Book Buying Ban of 2011! Really!?!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

um...yeah Tonya.. you should probably lead this group in facilitated conversation. :-)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I hate to break this to you, but fictionwise.com is having a 60% off sale on all books except Samhain. Coupon code - cybermonday2010

Sorry, Bekah.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

holy mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Curse that goddamned website!

[Autumn]

ohh my.. **gasps** in my sheltered stinky bloody cold science world.. i was NEVER allowed to astray from science because it absorbs your life. you become the mistress of it!! it demands so much!!

But part of my heart have always had this longing for the sheer pleasure of just reading!!! and reading this makes me feel soooo good!! (sorry guys) is not as if misery loves company,but i felt like a weirdo for finding books beyond soothing... no one understood that.. until this place!! until this thread!! Gosh im not an alone freak!! YAY! :) TBR 300+ books: "thats ok" LOL!

if it wasn't for the hefty price of my medical books i would buy so much more books!! **i tell myself that no one loves them like i do LOl therefore, they need a good home instead of being in that insipid display shelf**

Dhes: what treat that shelf is!! i need one like that at work!! who needs fish tanks for relaxation??

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

i do find a lot of comfort in books, and in being surrounded by them

and

there is nothing wrong with that!

[Autumn]

Bekah wrote: "i do find a lot of comfort in books, and in being surrounded by them

and there is nothing wrong with that!"

now, Bekah, thats some therapy right there!! (((((hhuuggss))))))) thx!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oh, I find great comfort in my books. I love them. I've even been known to caress their spines.

When no one's looking, of course.

[Autumn]

OMG Dhes thats so me!!! i even keep a book in my bag.. solely for the role of a pacifier!!!!! The smell of book paper.. is the best aroma there is!!

this corner her is heaven!! ((((huugs))))

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

When I've read an amazing book, I often find myself holding to my heart, sighing, wishing it hadn't ended.

was the last such book.

[Autumn]

oh wow, i just read the reviews on this book! it would fit my kind of reading!! do u think i can read it as a stand alone??