What did YOU just bring home from the library?

[Kimberly]

I suffer from the same problem Jaxnsmom :) My library was on strike last month for two weeks and I had the shakes and mood swings... as soon as it opened again I um...well I hugged a bookcase. Darren (the mister) of course took this in stride and gave me a moment.

[jaxnsmom]

I can't even imagine my library not being open. I'm glad you survived!

[Kimberly]

It was tough...a lot of chocolate was eaten and many cups of tea helped. The horror of it all still haunts me lol.

[Pragya]

Robin wrote: "Yesterday I went to the library and picked these up : )



After dev..."

I have read but it was so long back that I can't remember how much I liked it. I think it would have been OK. If you tell me it's great after you finish reading, maybe I will pick it up again. I have a copy.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Yesterday I went to the library and picked these up : )


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It is a fairly short book so I should have it finished in the next few days and I will definitely come back and let you know what I think Pragya : ) Writing myself a note here at the computer so I don't forget lol

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Nice ones Pragya!!! I read The Reader some time ago but I liked it : )"

Did you see the movie after reading it? I am contemplating watching after reading."

I tried to respond to this earlier before my internet went down : ( but didn't make it in time. Sorry that I am just now seeing this but in answer to the question: No I haven't seen the movie. I tend to get very disappointed in the movies made from books. The one that upset me the most was as I absolutely loved this book and didn't feel like the movie gave it justice. I am not really a movie/tv type of girl. Now that I think about it I haven't watched any tv or movie since December, or at least that is the last time I can recall watching anything lol We don't have cable just Netflix, but that is ok it just keeps me reading more : )

[Pragya]

Oh, I didn't even know that was a book! I saw the movie and loved it, so now I should avoid the book. Whatever I do later, I dislike. If I read a book first, I don't like the movie and vice versa. I have ceased to be a movie person since I got so much into books. Even I can't remember when I last saw a movie, around February I guess.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pragya wrote: "Oh, I didn't even know that was a book! I saw the movie and loved it, so now I should avoid the book. Whatever I do later, I dislike. If I read a book first, I don't..."

I bet if you read this one you wouldn't be disappointed. I am almost positive you would like the book better. One of my favorites by this author : )

[Shannon]

Pragya wrote: "Oh, I didn't even know that was a book! I saw the movie and loved it, so now I should avoid the book. Whatever I do later, I dislike. If I read a book first, I don't..."

I think you would find that you prefer the book over the movie in this case (even with reading the book second). The book was significantly better than the movie.

I just brought for our bookclub.

[Janice, Moderator]

Judy wrote: "We really need to get the Library-aholics 12 step group up and running again... LOL! "

I decided that since I couldn't make a difference, I would join them. Every time I look at the one book I borrowed from the library, I get a warm fuzzy.

[Janice, Moderator]

ROFL! Good one Judy!

[Janice, Moderator]

I know!

[Janice, Moderator]

Ummmm - maybe a wee bit of both. :)

[Pragya]

Shannon wrote: "Pragya wrote: "

Robin wrote: "

Shannon and Robin, I will heed your advice and give the book a chance. Thanks! :)

[Pragya]

Judy wrote: "Janice wrote: "Judy wrote: "We really need to get the Library-aholics 12 step group up and running again... LOL! "

I decided that since I couldn't make a difference, I would join them. Every time..."

Spot on, Judy! ;)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pragya wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Pragya wrote: "

Robin wrote: "

Shannon and Robin, I will heed your advice and give the book a chance. Thanks! :)"

YAY!!!!!! YW Pragya : )

[jaxnsmom]

Judy wrote: "We really need to get the Library-aholics 12 step group up and running again... LOL!"

I would have to join. I've already admitted my addiction in another group:

Hi. My name is jaxnsmom, and I am an addict.

I read/listen just about anywhere. I walk out of a library chastising myself, because there's no way I can read those 10 books and listen to the 10 audiobooks in two weeks, and I KNOW this, so why do I keep doing it??? And I've still got 15 books on my mp3 player, oops, make that 21, I downloaded 6 more today, and those 51 books on the dining room table that I bought last year and swear I'm going to read this year...pressure...not at all. HaHa! And I'm returning audios to another library tomorrow, and I'm almost afraid to think of what might happen...

[jaxnsmom]

Janice wrote: "Ummmm - maybe a wee bit of both. :)"

First - there's a security guard in your library? Are too many of you sneaking books out so you can keep them forever? Or is he part of the exhibit to keep the ladies coming back?

Second - have you found out his schedule so you can plan your trips to the library accordingly?

[Janice, Moderator]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Janice wrote: "Ummmm - maybe a wee bit of both. :)"

First - there's a security guard in your library? Are too many of you sneaking books out so you can keep them forever? Or is he part of the ..."

I don't know what the scoop is with the security guard (or his schedule). I was walking into the building and he was headed towards me. I thought he was checking the parking meters. I said to myself, "It's Saturday, I don't have to plug the parking meter." He just smiled and said "Good morning." Then, I noticed him making rounds inside the library and I wondered how boring that job must be.

I think I'll go read in the library again and see if he's there.

[Kimberly]

My branch has a security guard but that's because mine is the main one for the area as it's the largest. There are several smaller branches not to far from it. When I go to the Toronto reference library we have to have our bags checked as we go out, I like the idea of having them at the larger branches because I have no idea what's going on with a lot of the teens where I live but they're such trouble makers that a few times they've had to be escorted off the property for being downright rude/stupid.

[Pam]

My branch (which is in a residential neighborhood but across from a middle school) has a security guard who mainly polices the kids who come hang out after school. We did have a robbery one day when a woman with a gun came and robbed the clerk and stole a purse. She was caught by an off-duty police officer (and not the guard.) It was a very isolated occurence (she had robbed the Chick Fil A earlier in the day.) No one knows what she thought she could get at the library! Since then things have been very calm.

[jaxnsmom]

Pam wrote: "My branch (which is in a residential neighborhood but across from a middle school) has a security guard who mainly polices the kids who come hang out after school. We did have a robbery one day wh..."

Chik-Fil-A and a library?!?! Maybe something to read while she ate her lunch? That is too funny :D

[Pragya]

I got and .

Also, as a result of April Toppler, I decided to read the very first book added to my GR TBR and hence got .

[Pam]

Pragya wrote: "I got and .

Also, as a result of April Toppler, I decided to read the very first book added to my GR TBR and hence got

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Yesterday I went to the library and picked these up : )


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Ok Pragya. I finished Ellen Foster which was a re-read for me. I read it several years ago and gave it a 3 star rating. I finished it last night and really liked it and ended up giving it 4 stars : ) Strong will and determination in such a young girl!!

[Pragya]

Robin wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Yesterday I went to the library and picked these up : )

[bookcover:I've G..."

Ah, Robin! I think I will go for a re-read sometime soon. Anyway, it's a short read. Thanks for remembering.

[Pam]

I also got Crank from the library yesterday. I have The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for book club next week. I'm waiting for Insurgent but it may be a while.

[Pragya]

I got and .

[Kimberly]

Nice ones Pam & Pragya :)

[jaxnsmom]

Earlier this week I picked up Calico Joe,Homicide In Hardcover,Pick Your Poison,The Constellations, How They Came To Be,The Snowman andThe Things They Carried
Today I'm picking up The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead,A Good American and Turn of Mind

[Kimberly]

Jaxnsmom I loved The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead...I didn't think I would but it had me cracking up a lot. I can't believe it's been so long since I've read it.

[Kimberly]

Today was Library Day!! I haven't been in a week or more so I'm really happy :)
I picked up these holds:
The Silence of Our Friends, Hannibal Rising, Article 5, In Too Deep, A Real Basket Case, and Crank which Robin loved so much I decided to give it a second chance :)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Yesterday I went to the library and picked these up : )

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YW Pragya!!!It is a short read that I read in one sitting. I think you will enjoy a re-read of this one. I think I picked up on a little bit more this time around that I didn't grasp the first time : )

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Pam wrote: "I also got Crank from the library yesterday. I have The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for book club next week. I'm waiting for Insurgent but it may be a while."

I LOVED !!! I hope you enjoy it :) I have the second and third books of the series but haven't read them yet.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Kimberly wrote: "Today was Library Day!! I haven't been in a week or more so I'm really happy :)
I picked up these holds:
The Silence of Our Friends, Hannibal Rising, Article 5, In Too Deep, A Real Basket Case, and..."

I am so excited that you got it Kimberly!!!! Hope you enjoy it : )

[Pragya]

Robin wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Robin wrote: "Yesterday I went to the library and picked these up : )

[bookcover:..."

I think and hope it will be the same for me. I read it so many years back that it will be a different understanding altogether this time.

[Pragya]

Kimberly wrote: "Today was Library Day!! I haven't been in a week or more so I'm really happy :)
I picked up these holds:
The Silence of Our Friends, Hannibal Rising, Article 5, In Too Deep, A Real Basket Case, and..."

Ah, Hannibal Rising and Article 5! Enjoy! (I haven't read either but hope they will be good.)

[Kimberly]

I really like Robert Harris's Hannibal series :) I've read the first 3. This one is for a BOTM in another group and I'm super excited for Article 5!

[Pragya]

Kimberly wrote: "I really like Robert Harris's Hannibal series :) I've read the first 3. This one is for a BOTM in another group and I'm super excited for Article 5!"

I only read the first one but liked it and have watched all the movies. Have fun!

[Kimberly]

The movies were great weren't they? I had an obsession with them a couple years ago.

[Pragya]

Oh, yes, they were amazing. Superb Sir Anthony Hopkins!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

OHHHHHH I know what you two are talking about now. UMMMMM I saw Silence of the Lambs and that movie gave me the creeps LOLOL I don't if I could read the books. I would be freaked out for days I think : D

[Kimberly]

Robin wrote: "OHHHHHH I know what you two are talking about now. UMMMMM I saw Silence of the Lambs and that movie gave me the creeps LOLOL I don't if I could read the books. I would be freaked out for days I thi..."

LOL the books are even more creepy but I'm really surprised that the movies tayed very true to them :)

[jaxnsmom]

Kimberly wrote: "Jaxnsmom I loved The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead...I didn't think I would but it had me cracking up a lot. I can't believe it's been so long since I've read it."

I fell in love with and am addicted to the tv series The Walking Dead.

[Kimberly]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Jaxnsmom I loved The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead...I didn't think I would but it had me cracking up a lot. I can't believe it's been so long sin..."

I haven't read that one yet and I'm way behind on the Walking Dead TV show but I've read all the graphic novels that its based on and love them.

[Chrissie]

Pragya, DO borrow The Colour. You will not be disappointed! I wish you could have joined us.

[Pragya]

Sure thing, Chrissie. Sorry I couldn't join. My library doesn't have a copy.

Shout out! Does anyone have The Colour on Kindle and can loan it to me?

[cazdoll]

Yesterday i picked up: on Tuesday I picked up: I'm currently reading this :) it's very good so far.

[Kat]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Jaxnsmom I loved The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead...I didn't think I would but it had me cracking up a lot. I can't believe it's been so long sin..."

YAY Zombies! I have to say I hated
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead and I didn't find it in any way funny. But I loved World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War.

[Kimberly]

I picked up these holds: