tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post8912099749547648780..comments2023-05-08T09:56:32.373-04:00Comments on Library Hungry: On My Mind, or Oh Look, a Contest!LibraryHungryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981967495068772927noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-6916995534159783982010-03-13T20:14:14.811-05:002010-03-13T20:14:14.811-05:00Late to the party, but did already read "Fool...Late to the party, but did already read "Fool" and loved it! May actually buy it in the future!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517377878650355195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-77941697646468096472010-03-01T11:33:22.320-05:002010-03-01T11:33:22.320-05:00I've never commented on anything on any blog b...I've never commented on anything on any blog before. I think it's because I'm a lawyer and you never know when something you said on the internet will come to bite you. Also--I am trying to leave myself open to a political career (and ill-advised comments from my past could hinder that) in case I ever need that awesome no co-pay no deductible sky's the limit free forever congressional healthcare. ;-) <br /><br />I still buy way too many books. I love the feeling of buying books and I know one day I will make a dent in reading what I've bought. Having a 1 year old is not helping me with that though. And besides, there are too many good shows (and shows that are so bad, they're good--ahhhh, Gossip Girl) on DVD to distract me from reading.<br /><br />But I guess I should learn at least one lesson from Glenn Beck and educate myself at the public library. And, if I follow in his footsteps, I will be able to do this without realizing that the progressive movement made this education possible. <br /><br />Did I win the book?<br /><br />Hey Sharon and Linden! So much beguiling love to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841658013303842976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-77135874741029670622010-02-28T15:22:25.684-05:002010-02-28T15:22:25.684-05:00I love Audible, but any of those books sound fine ...I love Audible, but any of those books sound fine so given that, pick me, pick me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-26615577018670006202010-02-28T14:03:41.429-05:002010-02-28T14:03:41.429-05:00Thanks for the shout out! I used to buy lots of b...Thanks for the shout out! I used to buy lots of books, and our bookshelves were overflowing. In the past few years, I've become a big user of the public library. And recently, while preparing for our new baby, I came to the realization that I DON"T need to own a book just because I might want to reread it someday. The library has a copy that they would be happy to let me reread. So we've sold/donated about a third of our books in the past few months, and hopefully will not be buying too many more in the future...Lindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680644979873873816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-11389174504238436562010-02-22T19:48:22.955-05:002010-02-22T19:48:22.955-05:00If Jason comments, JASON gets a chance to win. An...If Jason comments, JASON gets a chance to win. And if he wants his prize in audiobook format, he's welcome to it. <br /><br />Actually, anyone who wants an audiobook can have it if they have an Audible account.<br /><br />And no, I can't win my own prize with this comment. My "randomization" will consist of numbers drawn out of a hat, which will make it easy to skip myself.LibraryHungryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981967495068772927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-23569635625500792092010-02-22T15:33:20.372-05:002010-02-22T15:33:20.372-05:00I rarely actually reread, but I buy books a lot be...I rarely actually reread, but I buy books a lot because I want to support other writers. (Same reason I buy music.) There are so many worse ways I could be wasting my money.<br /><br />That said, I wouldn't be adverse to getting a free book... Christopher Moore's <i>The Stupidest Angel</i> was hilarious. If I get Jason to enter, too, does that mean I get two chances to win? :)Brenda Pikehttp://www.pragmaticenvironmentalism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-80185061140057843232010-02-22T13:04:06.239-05:002010-02-22T13:04:06.239-05:00Due to finances, I have had to stop buying books- ...Due to finances, I have had to stop buying books- having your husband suddenly become a full-time student will do that to you. I do still buy the books that go with the series I like- Spenser, Percy Jackson, Mysterious Benedict Society, etc.- but other than that, nada.<br /><br />I've been thinking about the concept of re-reading lately because it's what I've been doing- my brain hasn't wanted to read anything new for a month or two- and how often I re-read. It may turn into a post for my own blog but I can tell you that I have a few select books I re-read almost every year and then a handful that I re-read when I'm sad/lonely/looking for a good distraction. <br /><br />And I love EL- I have bought The Inn At Lake Devine at least twice because each time I lend it out? It doesn't come back...JMLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846099359249044096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9293137.post-33087666535603628262010-02-22T00:17:58.853-05:002010-02-22T00:17:58.853-05:00I also never ever buy books unless it is one I am ...I also never ever buy books unless it is one I am totally dying to read and the wait at the library is too long, or unless it is going to be a big re-read. The last two books I bought were The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood and Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver because I loooove those authors so much. <br /><br />I am totally going to read Chalice -- I used to read a lot of Robin McKinley in high school, but haven't revisited her in a long time.Laurie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664492538174735513noreply@blogger.com