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Jun 18, 2009 08:47PM
Welcome, Tom....My husband, like your wife, bought me a large bookshelf for my many books and, well, the bookshelves seemed to have multiplied, as have the rubbermaid containers (all labeled with each book they contain). The books took over my bookshelf for my job and grace my nightstand, his nightstand, the floor next to my bed, a small area of the counter space by my kitchen and the passenger seat in my car. He has finally given up. But, the upside is, after all these years, I've finally got him hooked on reading too. So glad to have you as part of our group, Tom !!
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I was reading these posts and decided that I must join this group. I am a bookaholic. Books are everywhere in my house. Its bad when you're moving and the moving people comment that the heaviest things in the whole house are the boxes of books. Then when you do move in your parents bring over a whole truck load of more books that you forgot at their house. I need books in my life. Without them I feel alone. I am a particular fan of Jane Austen and historical fiction. So excited to be here! Amanda
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Hey Barb you should check your area for a used book store and save alot more... :)
Hi everybody. My name is Ginna and I AM a book-a-holic. I love to read a lot (duh), and I've started reading a dozen or more books that I have yet to finish and I work in a used book store. I get almost all the free books I want. I also like to go to the library and see what new books are in, YA or A, doesn't matter. And it feels great to around so many uber bookaholics like myself! :DGinna aka Geisha
Helloo everone!! My name is Mike and I am a book-a-holic. I have just finished one of the best reads for a long time, The Forgotten Garden - Kate Morton I am now searching for her other book, The House on Riverton. I am currently reading The Tenderness of Wolves - Stef Penney. I have only just joined Good Reads today so I shall be interested to receive any pointers and tips.
Just wanted to take a min. and say hello to everyone here. My name is Jason (and I am a book-a-holic), I am 31 and currently live in the nutmeg state.
I am mostly a non-fiction reader, however, as of late I have been rediscovering the classics and having a blast doing so.
I have a degree in music, am a pilot, and professional daydreamer.
I look forward to being a part of the group - please feel free to say hello anytime.
~Jay
Hey Jay -- Welcome! What a mix (music, piloting and daydreaming). Hmmm...I hope you don't listen to music while you're flying and start to daydream!Glad you have you with us!
Christina
hey guys! my name is sarah, and i am a proud (and young) book-aholic/bibliophile. i currently have about 26 books i need to read, but no pressure, right? :D
hi ... i am somewhat of a retarded old man and don't read much but i like to surf the internet...and i consider that reading....so there..jet
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Hello all. I am ifa and i am sure I AM A BOOK-A-HOLICS. I start reading with Enid Blyton... and Sydney Sheldon, Danielle Stelle, Manga Comics and many more. I love Gibran and Tagore. I am curios of what people read, just to know what drives them and make my own appreciations to those books. You may see on my list that i have such "Oprah Books Club", "1001 Books Before You Die", "NY Times Bestseller".
And surely whenever I have money... I buy books.
Hi my name is Sam and I'm a book-a-holic and damned proud to be one. I am incapable of walking into a bookstore (or the book section of any shop) and leaving without one and can't go to the library without leaving with at least 3 books.I recently went on a splurge to Hay on Wye (the original booktown) and left with a heavily ladened car containing 46 books costing a lovely three figure sum but damn it was worth it. They are now stacked in my living room and are refered to as the Hay Book Tower :-D
And any spare cash I have goes on books, especially in the awesome second hand book store in Castle Arcade here in Cardiff called Troutmark Books. I'm that bad all the books I've read have to go and live at my parents as I don't have enough space in my flat for all of my books hehe
Jo wrote: "Welcome to the group, Sam. Glad you spent lots of money in Hay on Wye. Good for you!"Thanks Jo, oh yea it was fantastic and I didn't feel an ounce of guilt about it either :-D
Hi Y'all! My name is Virna and I'm a book-a-holic - somehow vodka martinis can never quite replace the smell of freshly printed new books at my local bookstore. I used to live in the US and frequented B&N, Borders and Half-Price Bookstore quite a lot (how I missed them!), so when I went back home, I brought more books than clothes or shoes (and just a piece of paper called a diploma..) My room's practically overflowed w/ books and magazines, and dust bunnies. Being into photography and styles and architectures doesn't help either, since it meant saving money just to buy those expensive coffee table books. I don't have much money, but I'll have to say I have too many books. And I love all my books! HELP!
Hi, my name is Stephanie and I am most definitely a book-a-holic! Although I haven't had the guts to start my own and often am too shy to comment, I spend most of my non-book-reading time on various book blogs. I keep a list on my desktop of must read books and always bring it with me to Chapters...though it usually just ends in me adding more books to the list.I never join book challenges though as I like the freedom of being able to read whatever I want, whenever I want, although maybe one day I'll feel disciplined enough to do so! But for 2010, I am giving myself my own challenge: 50 books in 1 year. I'm terribly excited and cannot wait for January to come.
As for the quote on this groups main page...it summarizes me perfectly. My boyfriend often tsk-s me when I spend the last of my pay check on books......but it's oh-so-worth-it!
Hi Book-A-Holics. My name is Mary and I am definately, without a doubt, a book-a-holic! As a little girl I have always had to have something to read and in my hand at all times. If we were driving some where I was reading a book. To this day I still do that! Like most of you all, I to want a room full of books, with a possible window seat to read books, books and more books! Can't wait to read with you all!
hi I'm leonor and i'm ana ssumed bookaholic....i think the quote on the group description is sooo perfect!
oh yeah and I'm proud of being a bookaholic
Hi all I am Joanne and I am a bookaholic. If I am not reading a book, then I am reading about books. I have a Kindle and read on that, and it has become my friend and fellow adventurer. I love to get lost in s book, and to learn from a book. I love to cry with a book, and belly laugh with a book. Best of all I love to fall in love with a book. My Kindle, a book I am loving and a cup of Joe is all I could ever ask for.
Hello everyone! I think this is one of those "first steps" therapists are always talking about... I'm Latasha and I'm a book-aholic. I'm 21, and my mother will vouch for my condition and say I have been like this since kindgerten. I am now married and live in a not-so-large townhome with my husband and 5 furry children (as in dogs and cats). We have three LARGE 5' tall shelves that are jam-packed with my books. Thankfully, hubby clued into my compulsion and bought me a Kindle. Thus, no more space needed. I LOVE MY KINDLE! I have no clue how many books I have read, but I do know I have something like 100+ books on my to-read list. However, I am also OCD on top of my book addiction, so I cannot start another book until I am finished with the one I am currently reading. Not even a glance at the jacket cover! AHH! Oh well, at least I'm with people who can understand me now :)
Hi, my name is Carole and I'm a bookaholic. No matter how I try to rid myself of this addiction, I can't. I don't think the 12 step programme will be any help here. LOL Anyway, I'm the type who's willing to spend money on books, but will save them on clothes and food. My mother despairs of my towering pile of books, while I despair of not having enough time to read all my TBR's, which grows by the second. I think it's bound to grow even taller now that I've found my way here.
Because of this love for books, my friends and I put up a blog to record our reviews and musings on the books we've read. We're called The Raving Readers (http://theravingreaders.blogspot.com) coz we love to rave about books (LOL), though sometimes we can't find it in us to rave about anything, esp if the book is very dull. However, this is countered by the exciting times we have on the blog, with reviews and contests and giveaways. http://tiny.cc/8wBdB
Hello, my name is Pam & I am a bookaholic. I get antsy if I don't have several books lined up to read when I finish the current one.I'm interested in using a ipod to download books from my library - but I'm techno-stupid. Any ideas of what kind of ipod to buy?
Hi, my name is Chris and I am a bookaholic. New to Goodreads in an effort to spread the love for my own book, getting used to what's around. I'm currently reading Bloodroot by Amy Green and enjoying everything about it.
Howdy all,My name is Kimberly and I'm a Book-a-holic. In the past month I have bought around 15-20 new books. In the last year I've bought over 200. My room is full of books I get from my favourite used bookstore and Goodwill. I have over 300 books in my bedroom and I always have to be dragged away from the shelves by my fiancee or we'll never leave the bookstore.
Hello everyone, I'm so glad that I'm not alone in this pleasant addiction! I can't help it I love to read, I love surfing a site about reading and love to be surrounded by books. I go to the library at least once a week and I love to buy books online, from bookstores of all kinds and I can't even go into a bookstore without buying a book. I have 58 books on my to-read shelf at home because I love to have choice when choosing my next to read. It's just as simple as this I love to read and am not ashamed about it in anyway.
Hi My name is Melissa and I am a Kindle Bookaholic. I love being a bookaholic though. Since I have got my kindle my reading selections of genre's have opened up and I read just about anything now. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
Hello. My name is Judy and I am a bookaholic. I am a true believer in swaping books that I enjoy. Although, if I had the space, I would keep them all. :) I can't go more than a few days without a book! Judy
Hello everyone, I think this is the place for me. My name is Lillie & I'm a bookaholic. I love having books all around me at all times. I have piles everywhere even though my husband has built me bookshelf after bookshelf. I just run out of room.Right now I have 4 books that I'm reading (different genres). I read wherever and whenever I can. I'm doing my best to pass my love of books/reading on to my kids. ;)
"Hi guys, my name is Bess I'm a book-aholic and this is my story. It all began one cold winter's day 21 years ago when my father sent me off to my room with clear instructions to 'find something to play with' which as it turns out was code for 'stop talking to me while I'm watching footy'Unsure of what to make of these instructions I wandered into my sister's room bored and cranky and lay on her bed. I was a fairly obedient child so I started to look for ways to entertain myself as instructed by dad, by hanging my head down over the edge of the bed and waiting until I could feel the rush of blood pooling in my face before jumping to my feet suddenly causing a head rush and dizziness that I would later discover could only be duplicated in certain carnival rides.
In the middle of my third homemade head spin, with my head hanging over the bed and my face beet red, I suddenly spied the corner of a book peeking out under the bedcover, curious I reached out to pull it from its hiding spot.
It was an old torn copy of Ramona the Pest by Beverley Cleary. Now I'd seen my sisters reading novels before but I'd never been interested in following suit and yet at that precise moment I suddenly found myself fascinated by the faded cracked yellow cover and without thinking too much about it (and also because my game was beginning to make me feel slightly quesy) I opened the book up to the first page and lay down to read... and from that moment on I was hooked.
These days the fascination has grown into an obssession, my books spill out of my library shelves in unabashed stacks, they litter my bedroom floor, sit in piles under my bed and cover my dressing drawers and bedside tables. I am drawn into bookstores like an addict, the draw of the bright covers and newly printed pages are cocaine to me, I confess that my addiction isn't restricted to new books, no, I haunt second hand book stores, prowling through book stands at fairs and perusing the dusty shelves at the back of charity shop book sections. Purchasing books is a compulsive and incurable habbit, it has become so bad that without even noticing it I recently discovered I had succeeded in drawing other people's attention to my secret compulsion.
I work in the city and there is a large bookstore between my office and the train station - a dangerous location for a bookaholic to be in I agree. This is a large city bookstore though so you can imagine the number of customers they must see in there. One day a few weeks ago after work I was skulking around the aisles in the book store, possessively eyeing out the books on the shelves I was mentally adding to my 'next purchase' list while I held a few options in front of me considering which I would take home when I suddenly heard someone speaking behind me. Surprised I turned to see a person I presumed (by way of her uniform) worked there and said 'excuse me?' and she repeated her comment, a funny little remark about one of the patrons who was leaving the store. I was a little taken aback since her comment seemed to suggest a strange familiarity with me, as though we were on friendly terms but I could have sworn I had never seen her before. Another coworker of hers who was standing nearby and overheard the comment must have thought the same thing and said curiously 'why are you saying that to her?' (she said pointedly but politely glancing in my direction) and her colleague laughed and said 'oh don't worry about her, she's a VIP member here'
That's right! While I may have thought my frequent skulking down these aisles was hidden in the crowds making their way through the store I had been identified by staff (I couldn't even recall seeing) as an unofficial frequent flyer! At that point even I had to admit I had a problem.
Now I'm off, work is over and I need to get some more miles in! Word to the wise - there is no cure for this affliction!"
Hey, my name is Joe and I'm a bookaholic. Yeah, and I'm PROUD of it. I've even taught my young boys how to be bookaholics and they’re PROUD of it too. I'm not sure yet whether I have more books on my bookshelves, basement and attic than I do on my Kindle ereader, but I'm sure it's pretty close.I've been a bookaholic since I was in third grade and I've never ceased to carry at least 3 books with me at any given time. It's only been within the last year or two that I've begun to write summaries about the books that I read. It’s the only way to slow me down and also helps me retain the essence of whatever I'm reading or listening to (I love audiobooks now too).
Hi, I'm Stacy and I'm a bookaholic. And I'm so happy to be here with others like me...whew!Hey Wes...are you still in Concord? I have family there. Any chance you held on to that used book shop or know of a good one in the area? I love to shop around when I'm visiting places and that would something great to do with my daughter when visit the family.
Hi, my name is RC and I'm a book-aholic. A bad one. My family and friends joke around telling people that I love my books more than them. At times, I don't know whether they know me better than I know myself or are just jealous because of my obvious love for my books. There has even been talk of an intervention.I once took some of my books to a second-hand bookstore to sell and I walked out of there without having sold any plus $40 worth of new second-hands.
The bedroom I share with my husband is the smallest bedroom in the house because I wanted the space for my books.
Every single employee from every single bookstore in my city know me by name.
If I'm not reading I'm talking about books I've read or books I'm going to read next.
My husband tells me that although I have a problem, he loves me enough to see that I get help and to see that my father pays for what he did to me.
You see, it's my dad's fault I'm such a book worm. Throughout my childhood he worked the craziest hours and would arrive home late at night when I was asleep and be gone before I woke in the morning. It got to the point where the only times I saw him were on his rare days off and he was usually sleeping. Then one night he came home and woke me up, he was dripping wet from the rain and reeked of the docks where he worked and cigarette smoke. In his arms he held a plastic shopping bag, 'Wake up baby, I got something for you' he whispered excitedly. Sitting up so he could sit down next to me he up-ended the bag and out falls hundreds of books (not really but even now my mind tells me there were hundreds of them). All Dr Seuss books.
And so my addiction began...
Hi everyone..Im Sandi and Im a bookaholic..and I have no plans to recover!I love the feel of books..I love the smell of books..when I go into a used bookstore my heart races..the palms sweat..the thrill of finding that lost one you read so many years ago..of finding new ones to read...I tune out the whole world..the hunt is on..the finds are complete joy!..I would love to own a bookstore..then maybe I would have some new clothes & food in the fridge..I have a book in my "book" room..in my car..at work...by my treadmill...well at least Ive found a place here that others will understand me..( at least I hope so ..otherwise I really have a problem):(
looking forward to reading & sharing with others.
Hi, my name is Mary and I am a book-aholic. It's been about one and a half hours since I last bought books (curse you, Amazon!). I've been a reader as long as I can remember and I'm hoping that with the help of GR and this group, I will read only really really good books from now on. Though reading a crap book still beats the hell out of, say, watching reality TV or leafing through ancient issues of Business Week in a waiting room.
Hi, my name is Kate, and I'm such a bookaholic that I started writing my own! Minder
There was a great panel at Readercon this month on just this topic. It's great to find an online version.
Hi Everyone,My name is John Cicero and I am a fantasy/adventure author and yes a book-o-holic. My passion for writing and reading is driven from the joy I receive from reading my stories to my children.
Watching the expressions on their faces as I take them on a journey through the magical pages of my imagination is what drives me to find the time to write.
My recently released novels are in the Rainbow's Shadow Trilogy. They are Rainbow’s Shadow and the Tablets of Fate and Rainbow’s Shadow and the Covenant of Wisdom.
As a passionate writer in Northeast, Ohio I have been fortunate to hit the Best Sellers list with 'Tablets of Fate' and am on track currently with the 'Covenant of Wisdom'.
The final novel in my trilogy is Rainbow’s Shadow and the Other Side of Paradise which is currently in development.
If you have a moment check out my website and Rainbow's Shadow Trilogy today at... www.RainbowsShadow.com
Take care, John
John Cicero
HI!I'm Mariella and I'm a book-a-holic!
I have so many books it's not funny and my sister will not let me pass by a bookshop when we go out shopping because she knows that's were I'll get stuck. I would go crazy without a book in my life, and at the most desperate times, they have truly saved my life.
Hi, I'm Robbin, and I am also a book-a-holic. My husband gets so mad at me because I have lots and lots of books at home that I have not read and I will go and check out books from the library. I tell him that I do not know why I do this, it must be some kind of addiction for me. He thinks I have a sickness, I think he is just jealous. I don't just read 1-at -a-time either I read at least two at-a-time. right now I am reading three.
Robbin wrote: "Hi, I'm Robbin, and I am also a book-a-holic. My husband gets so mad at me because I have lots and lots of books at home that I have not read and I will go and check out books from the library. I t..."Robbin: A kindred soul! I'm the same way. But hubby doesn't say anything. Maybe because my reading pile isn't in plain sight. I also have a room filled with boxes of books, a pile of newspapers on my nightstand, and tons of magazines.
I was just at the library on Saturday and, in addition to my reserves, picked up a ton of impromptus off the "new books" shelf and the shelving carts. It was a great haul. Yes, it's an addiction of sorts but a harmless one.
And, I'm reading 4 right now.
Robbin wrote: "Hi, I'm Robbin, and I am also a book-a-holic. My husband gets so mad at me because I have lots and lots of books at home that I have not read and I will go and check out books from the library. I t..."Robbin, A kindred soul! I'm the same way. Hubby doesn't say much about it though and that's because all my library books aren't in plain sight. But I also have a room full of unread books along with tons of magazines and a pile of newspapers.
I just went to the library on Saturday and, in addition to my reserves, picked up a ton of impromptus off the "new books" shelf and shelving carts. It was an awesome haul. I also checked out our library's ongoing library sale. No luck there this time.
Yes, it's an addiction of sorts but a harmless and economical one.
I'm reading 4 right now.
Hi, my name is Lindy and I'm a bonafide bookaholic. I did not join with any intention of kicking this habit - ever! I am a newly retired elementary school teacher and was an assistant to the head librarian prior to teaching school. I own way to many books (is that possible?) and have recently put the brakes on my book buying habit by frequenting my local library more often. However, many of the books I want to read are not owned by my library and it is one of the largest county libraries in the country. ?????Lisa - #42 - I think we are both in the same boat:) and perhaps sinking and bailing like mad due to the weight of soooooo many books :-D
Hi my name is Elizabeth Kolodziej and I am a book aholic. I am very glad to meet everyone. I read a little every day from 2 or three books. I am big on multi tasking and like to keep my options open for my reading. I am big on reading anything by Christopher Moore or Kim Harrison. Tamora Pierce is a long time favorite. She is the first author that inspired me to write my own story. And now I am a self published author. If you are interested check out my book. Vampyre Kisses. Anyways, this group seems like a lot of fun. I like being around like minded people :0)
Liz ^_^
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Hey there, I'm Jessie, and I have to admit I'm a book-a-holic, but it looks like I'm in pretty amazing company... so maybe I don't need therapy?I'm a Massage Therapist and a painter, but I think "avid reader" should be a profession too,
My library card and I are best friends, and (just between you and me) the massage table and my paint brushes are pretty jealous. I'm thinking I have too many hobbies.
Thanks for starting this group- I look forward to seeing what everyone else is reading!
Hi Oddrun and welcome. I'm with you - I think I was born with a book in my hands. I do not remember ever not reading. I don't remember learning how to read. I only remember always reading.
I, too, am a book-aholic! I used to say that I needed a book to use for a lesson in my classroom so, of course, I needed to buy it! But I just retired in June and am still buying myself books! They are like my children and are stacked neatly on my shelves where all my teaching materials used to be. I live by myself with three cats and they don't really care what I do! Books are an inexpensive form of entertainment and so nice to go to bed with at night!!!
Like Robbin and Mona...I too am a Book-aholic. Isn't part of any addiction the fact that you HIDE your stash?I do that very well, in the form of Audiobooks and E-book downloads. I have 5 books on my currently reading list and my to read is growing daily.
As far as the frequent-reader program...I too
have been guilty of that.
I used to work in a mall and there was a large bookstore downstairs that used to hold books for me
until payday. My bookhold got so large that I soon had my own shelf under the counter.
After carefully checking out some of the other groups (Banned Books, Cozy Mysteries), I decided to join Book-aholics because I love to read it all! I read before work, during breaks, after work, waiting for trains, during commercials sometimes - I used to read at family parties until I was deemed rude for doing so. :) To be fair though, I was introduced to stories at a very young age and raised on books, and they've been good friends to me throughout my life.
Hi, everyone. I'm a new member and long-time book-aholic. Right now I'm in two book groups (one of which meets twice a month) and I squeeze in other books every month too. When I'm not reading books, I'm writing them. Here's where I feel I should say I do some non-book related stuff. But I'm on a book-aholic site, so I don't have to right? You all understand.Wes, your site caught my eye because I live in Concord. (And, like I said, I'm a book-aholic.)
I am completely new to Goodreads. Hello My name is Attorney Craig Cunningham and I am a BOOKAHOLIC. I am new to Goodreads, and I love the opportunity to speak with people about books. I love to read, and I love talking about what I have read. I primarily read non-fiction of every genre, but I also enjoy a good Stephen King type novel, as well as the Classic Novels. I know that the Western Canon changes, but I love the Western Novels that were part of required reading in high schools. I am disappointed that now in high schools, teens are not expected to read these same novels. I have two teenagers, and one preteen, and none of them seem familiar with some of the Western Canon, particularly in the areas of philosophy, Greek and Roman myths, and English Literature.I am interested in talking about the Law. I am an attorney, author, and Professor. I teach at one of the nation's best law schools, and also work in providing higher education to the undergraduate community. I thoroughly enjoy being an attorney. I work in the area of family law, criminal defense, and business litigation. I also teach law students as well as undergraduate students, and I have advanced degrees in history. I teach American History, the history of the Civil Rights Movement, and American Government. I love books. I enjoy the tactile elements of books. I love feeling the texture fo the book in my hand. I look forward to participating in this group. I have articles which may be found at http://www.trcb.com/author/ccclaw.htm I would enjoy an intellectual conversation about the law, the justice system, the inequities that citizens perceive, the use of Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judicial use of State Codified Child Support Guidelines, any topic (less)
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