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themarina
4 yrs ago
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Hi everyone,
If you're coming through Vancouver and are interested in joining us, we have regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.
The meetings are oganized through Meetup: https://www.meetup.com…
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I feel ashamed often of my current read :(
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Re: I feel ashamed often of my current read :(
themarina
13 yrs ago
Is it bad that by Bookcrossing buddies know me as the girl who reads the smut? LOL
themarina
17 yrs ago
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It's really not my type of book but I thought I'd give it a shot (it's for a bookgroup!). I like the story but I'm not too keen on the style. I may, may, MAY pick up "My Friend Leonard" because he intrigues me.
themarina
17 yrs ago
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I don't think you're strange at all. If I see a preview or know of a movie coming out that is based on a book, I make an attempt to read the book before seeing it, even if it means waiting a while and then renting it!
Book Talk
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Name 3 films you saw that made you rush out & buy the book?
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Re: In Her Shoes( liked the book a lot but haven't seen the movie),
themarina
17 yrs ago
I think I may have been in an extra emotional state but I cried like a baby when I watched In Her Shoes last weekend. *sigh*
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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Do you add anything to bookrings/rays (besides the book) when posting them on?
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Yup
themarina
17 yrs ago
I always add a postcard and a bookmark. Sometimes, even a business card.
themarina
17 yrs ago
Glad to see someone else has read these. I quite enjoyed all of Baker's books. She's a talented author....
themarina
17 yrs ago
Not sure how many members we have from Down Under but Juliet Marillier recently released this second book in the Bridei trilogy and I just finished reading it. Was wondering if anyone else had read it and what they thoug…
themarina
17 yrs ago
I liked Angels and Demons better. Though near the end, it started to get a bit overly long. I think it could have stopped about 100 pages before it did.
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Do you often think you're reading books that nobody else seems to be reading?
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Sometimes
themarina
17 yrs ago
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I've found that some of my favourite authors are rarely if ever mentioned and to boot, their books are rarily found on either a wish list or even registered. I assume that with so many books and so many different tastes,…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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Do you pay attention to the time restrictions placed on a ring?
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Sort of
themarina
17 yrs ago
I haven't set up that many rings/rays but I try to follow up if a book hasn't moved in more than a month. I do this just to make sure the book isn't lost or anything. As for when I sign up for rings/rays, I do keep in mi…
themarina
17 yrs ago
Ask anyone and they'll tell you I'm a technology junky. I tried ebooks and the whole doesn't work for me. I like the feel, the weight, the smell of a book and the turning of the pages. The feeling of accomplishment when …
themarina
17 yrs ago
Jennifer Government was on my recomended list. It's a brilliant book. I really enjoyed it.
themarina
17 yrs ago
I've met him on two occasions and he's a total riot. What a talker that one! Would be great to pick his brain over some drinks.
themarina
17 yrs ago
I don't consider myself a connoisseur but I have found a few that I liked. Some like LeGuin and Asimov are already listed but here are a few more:
William Gibson - 90% of his books have to do with a near future where …
themarina
17 yrs ago
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Yup. This was definately a tear jerker. I had promised myself not to cry but when I read the last letter, I couldn't hold it in any more. I got all teary eyed and stuff.
themarina
17 yrs ago
For some reason, she was always my favourite. always so mysterious and the reader is never quite sure of her intentions. even after reading her story, i still feel the same towards her. so much mystery....
themarina
17 yrs ago
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I think I spelled her last name wrong though I'm sure everyone knows who I'm referring to. I actually started this before the new year and am just finishing it up. what a great read! :)
Book Talk
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question for people who read 100 or more books a year
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Re: question for people who read 100 or more books a year
themarina
17 yrs ago
I didn't get anywhere near my goal and no where near 100 last year but I hope this year will be a bit different. I'm glad I keep track though a count is probably not necessary. Just the other day I was talking to someone…
themarina
17 yrs ago
Andrea Hopkins
Pat Conroy
Margaret Laurence and
Libba Bray
Book Talk
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what book did you read in 2005 that was a real let down.
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The Curious Incident with the dog in the night time
themarina
17 yrs ago
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or was it of the dog? i'm not sure. either way, it was disappointing for me.
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What book are you beginning the New Year with??? : )
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"outlander" - and a good start too! :)
themarina
17 yrs ago
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themarina
17 yrs ago
mostly the middle ages, arthurian legend, mythology and ancient history. i love to get lost in the myths, stories and histories of times past
