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Jun 11, 2011 11:33AM
I feel I'm doing quite well as my pile of paperbacks unread is down to a mere 125.
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1013 listed on here and a few that are on my ereader I haven't listed!
I feel so good about myself! Mind, I haven't counted my kindle ones!
Fiona wrote: "Ebooks don't count anyway, Lynne. ;)"That is such a weight off my mind!
I have 28....I had a massive purge a couple of months ago, and gave away the books I had started several times, and couldn't get into.I also have about 12 on my iPad waiting to be read.
Fiona wrote: "Oh, speaking of unread books... how does 350,000 sound to you?http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/..."
Now I don't feel guilty at all!
must I count? Oie. I'm glad that I still have my eyesight to read and my ears for books on CD. I'm up for returning to childhood when a story would be read (or in my mother's case often created on the spot) to me by others. So enjoyable. The Timeless Counselor: The Best Guide to a Successful Psychic Reading
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I'm guessing around 200 DTB, 120 kindle and 25-30ish audio. I read maybe 2 or sometimes 3 a week so I've got at least 3.1/2 years worth! I'm now going to try to only buy electronic versions and if they're not available, then use the library for paper copies.
according to my book database of thursday 705 books lol
I have about 30 to 40 including ones on my Kindle. I get glares from my other half when I go to buy more when I have that many left to read!
On my list here, it says 270, but I did vet my books recently.. I think I need to buy some more.. ;0)
I have 36 on my kindle. I never realised how good I was, my family will be shocked!Ian, you need to go shopping!
maybe now the woman will get rid of them now the net knows of it lol and also dont feel as guilty now
I don't think I could stand by watching them burn.
assume people would go by car and fill their boots with books...burning books very sad though images of censorship and tyranny
Well done that woman, how could her neighbour do that, the horror of it all!!!I've got 146 listed to read on her But about ten of those are on my PSP so only got 136 actual books so not too many yet. Still going to start keeping an eye on my floors to make sure they're coping (especially as I live in a third floor flat, can't imagine the neighbours below me would be pleased if their ceilings started buckling)
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Ian, you need to go shopping!"
56 is probably the most unread books I've ever had since university days. I've never been a great buyer of books that I'm not going to read....now music is another matter - so many tracks, so little time
Fiona wrote: "I came across a women in Waterstones once who was saying "I can't buy any more books. I already have six unread books at home" or something like that. I was at that moment walking around with about..."well never can enough books as they say :)
Fiona, I'd have dropped the books in shock! I have lent a book to my daughter in exchange for one from her so I'm a book up now!
My only regret is that I got into read later on in my life was because I had to try and over come Dyslexic. Know I just love books and reading.I know what you mean Fiona I find it very hard not to come out of Waterstones with a bag full of books. It is even harder when they have things life 3 for 2.
usually if I go into waterstones always come out with at least 3 books lol
About 20ish. I'm on a Waterstones ban on account of me being skint - can never seem to leave before dropping £30 :/
Fiona wrote: "Waterstones is evil. They had a 3 for 2 on every single paperback in store once... I almost peed my pants. I was in there lathering over books. It's such a con though, as if I need to buy another o..."I think nothing much will change with waterstones offer wise with new ownership subject to the pensions regulator as they have a tough climate with online and ebooks sales
Laura wrote: "About 20ish. I'm on a Waterstones ban on account of me being skint - can never seem to leave before dropping £30 :/"do you ever use RISI to get newer books into your house I do
Stephen wrote: "Laura wrote: "About 20ish. I'm on a Waterstones ban on account of me being skint - can never seem to leave before dropping £30 :/"do you ever use RISI to get newer books into your house I do"
I have over 80 books from RISI swaps, I also look for bookclub reads on there - sometimes I am sucessful.
Waterstones trained me to buy in 3s, I find I do it even with unstickered books. Also, I usually find my third with a fourth and then need two more!
Lynne - The Book Squirrel wrote: "Stephen wrote: "Laura wrote: "About 20ish. I'm on a Waterstones ban on account of me being skint - can never seem to leave before dropping £30 :/"do you ever use RISI to get newer books into yo..."
managed 286 swaps since sept 2008
Fiona wrote: "RISI has been fabulous. I can't believe how many books people swap though! But then I only joined a month ago and already swapped 9 which I think is really good. Doesn't really help with the pillag..."yes but you get newer books for your book collection at fraction of the price and also recycling books as well
Fiona wrote: "RISI has been fabulous. I can't believe how many books people swap though! But then I only joined a month ago and already swapped 9 which I think is really good. Doesn't really help with the pillag..."if you wanted to reduce your pile better use bookmooch instead
I put some of mine on Green Metropolis to try and get rid.
Helen wrote: "I put some of mine on Green Metropolis to try and get rid."wasn't too impressed with site though
Fiona wrote: "Stephen wrote: "Fiona wrote: "RISI has been fabulous. I can't believe how many books people swap though! But then I only joined a month ago and already swapped 9 which I think is really good. Doesn..."with me swapping if I buy a book I try not to crease the spine at all and sometimes people think that I havent read the book as it looks in good condition
I think somewhere about the 75 mark, let's say 100 including the Kindle. I've only bought myself a few(if any) new paperbacks since I got the Kindle which is good from a storage perspective! I keep buying childrens books however so not entirely avoiding Waterstones etc. I used to have a music collection issue as well but since Spotify I'm virtually cured!
Em wrote: "I think somewhere about the 75 mark, let's say 100 including the Kindle. I've only bought myself a few(if any) new paperbacks since I got the Kindle which is good from a storage perspective! I kee..."until they start to charge which will be soon
Swapping is a good idea, I tend to just give my books away to friends or take them in bulk to the local charity shop.I'll definitely look into it :) Thanks for the suggestion Stephen!!
Stephen wrote: "Em wrote: "I think somewhere about the 75 mark, let's say 100 including the Kindle. I've only bought myself a few(if any) new paperbacks since I got the Kindle which is good from a storage perspect..."Yes, well it probably isn't sustainable without charging - I already upgraded to the Spotify Unlimited so I can skip the adverts. I think my Dad said that they've restricted him to a couple of hours per week or month (or something like that) on the free package.
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Em wrote: "Stephen wrote: "Em wrote: "I think somewhere about the 75 mark, let's say 100 including the Kindle. I've only bought myself a few(if any) new paperbacks since I got the Kindle which is good from a ..."try www.last.fm thats free too
Laura wrote: "Swapping is a good idea, I tend to just give my books away to friends or take them in bulk to the local charity shop.I'll definitely look into it :) Thanks for the suggestion Stephen!!"
all you pay is postage to mail the book out to the person you have agreed a swap with and its one way to get some books you are after and pass on some you have read in the process
I have 728 in 6 bookcases & by my bed lol
I can't believe the bad press I get from my family, I've wittled mine down to 4 bookcases.
1480, all over the house (just don't tell my husband it's that many!)
Wow Shiela, that is definitely a few years worth.
I've got quite a few hehe!My problem is, even though I know there is a stack of books on my bedroom floor, I still end up buying more. I was in a discount book shop recently, and they had an offer on - buy 3 books for a fiver... so I did. Twice. My book stack is looking more like the leaning tower of Pisa everyday!
I really don't know how many books I've got - hundreds, probably between 750 and 1,000. I have several bookcases, but not enough, so there are piles behind the sofa, on the floor and under the bed in the spare bedrooms. My husband says the cracks in the sitting room ceiling are getting worse because of the books, but I think that's just a ploy on his part.I don't spend a great deal on new books, but buy from discount sites/shops, charity shops and swap on Read it Swap it. Just have to have these books coming in!!
I love RISI, posting 2 books tomorrow also sold a audiobook on Green Met this week...
