Community Room

[ponie]

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JerseyAngel wrote:

I have a question... what do you all do with books you don't keep? I just don't have the room to keep every book I read. I keep the special ones but the others have to go. My local library doesn't take donations. I know I could give them to Goodwill, I've looked for other charities that take books without much luck. Then there's always Ebay but it doesn't seem worth the aggravation for the amount I would get for them. I've also heard of book swapping sites but haven't been able to locate a good one. Would love to know, for those of you that do part with books, what you do with them? If you know of any good book swapping sites, let me know!

Stephanie

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Hey! Stephanie, we have a Half Price Books store near us.. Not only can get books for half price but they buy books you bring in.  Also last summer some older ladies started and maintain a very small library in the town near our cabin in northern MN.  It's nice not having to take boxes of books (well, I always want to have choice!) up for a weekend!!! I can now just drive into town and have quite a selection to choose from. 

[ponie]

Ok! here we go....to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat...entertainment (and I use that word loosely!!) to make the wait more bearable and fun.

It's Sunday morn

Not Monday yet

How grueling is the wait

In just about 24 hours

I will learn of my FL fate!

[ponie]

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DSaff wrote:

Ponie, I, too, enjoy the HBO series about the #1 Ladies' Detective Agency. The characters fit my pictures of them, and it is fun to hear the correct pronunciation of the places presented in the books.

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ponie wrote:

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Did you know that there is a #1 Ladies Detective Agency series on HBO right now?  We go over to my in-laws (we don't have cable) every Sunday night for the next installment.  We are thoroughly enjoying them.  Mma Makutsi is spot on!!!  Fun.

 

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Hey! DSaff, do you think they will "package" and make the series for sale after they are finished with them on HBO?  And don't you find that having read the books first makes a big difference; deepens the enjoyment?

So...brings me to a question: When there is a movie made from a book(s), how many of us feel we should read the book first before seeing the movie?  Do you have examples (ever?) of the movie being better than the book? 

[debdesk]

I am currently reading Too Hot to Handle by Robin Kaye and just starting Chemical Cowboys by Lisa Sweetingham. If you want a quick, funny, lite read pick up Too Hot to Handle, it comes out sometime in May.

Debbie

[ponie]

Hey! have you noticed we have a debbook and a debdesk? 

Are you 2 related?????

[Lil_Irish_Lass]

I participated in A Fortunate Age and must say I didn't enjoy it so I won't be purchasing it. 

However if I do enjoy the novel I would go out and buy a copy when it hits the self to support the author.

 

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biljounc63 wrote:

I have been involved with the the last three first looks and have signed up for the next one as well. I did not like A Fortunate Age, I liked Sag Harbor and I loved The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. That being said the first two I have not gone and purchased/ordered the books reading the ARC was plenty. I am very tempted to order Physic Book I enjoyed both the story and the packaging of the book.

Do you find yourselves ordering the final version of the books?

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[Lil_Irish_Lass]

It's probably opening up a huge can of worms so I don't mean it to start a debate. But I also have not read the Twilight series, nor will I ever. I'm a huge fan of vampire stories and have major issues with the story line choice in Twilight. The little I did read before putting down didn't impress me talent wise either. It's a typical young adult novel and when there are so many brilliantly written novels out there waiting to be opened I see no point in wasting good reading time on something mediocre. 

I tend to also shy away from all things pop culture rave worthy. If EVERYONE is talking about a movie/CD/book 9 times out of 10 I will specifically stay away from it in search of something not being shoved down my throat by friends, coworkers, strangers, the media.

:-)

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CathyB wrote:

I have never ead the Twilight series and I don't thinl that I ever will - it just does not appeal to me. I do like vampire stories though. I have read all the books in the Vampire chronicles and the new Tales of Vampires by Anne Rice.

My daughter, currently a senior in high school, refuses to read the Twilight books - don't know her reason.

CathyB

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tabcat wrote:

I'm probably the only person left in the world who has not read the Twilight series, but I was given a copy of Twilight so I'm reading that for now.  It will be a quick read and I expect to get notice from the library that my request for The Forgotten Garden is in this week.

t

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[DSaff]

Good questions, Ponie. First, I would love to see a season package of the #1 Ladies' Detective Agency! It would be a big seller. It definitely does help to have read the books first - everything is more alive that way. And, I can decide if it is worth watching or not, which this series definitely is!

Second, I like to read the book before watching the movie.  I like having the ability of filling in the missing parts. I'm not sure I would have read some of the books if I had seen the movie first.

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ponie wrote:

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DSaff wrote:

Ponie, I, too, enjoy the HBO series about the #1 Ladies' Detective Agency. The characters fit my pictures of them, and it is fun to hear the correct pronunciation of the places presented in the books.

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ponie wrote:

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Hey! DSaff, do you think they will "package" and make the series for sale after they are finished with them on HBO?  And don't you find that having read the books first makes a big difference; deepens the enjoyment?

So...brings me to a question: When there is a movie made from a book(s), how many of us feel we should read the book first before seeing the movie?  Do you have examples (ever?) of the movie being better than the book? 

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[pen21]

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gl wrote:

Does anyone else like mysteries?

I'd recently discovered Donna Leon's series of Commissario Guido Brunetti, Leslie Glass's April Woo series, the Iain Pears series, Ngaio Marsh, Boris Akunin, the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, and I.J. Parker's Sugawara Akitada series.  I also enjoy Lisa Scottoline's women lawyers in Philadelphia.  I'd love any recommendations - always looking for something good to read!

Gaby

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Here are a few I have enjoyed.

P.J. Tracy I think the first one in the serires is Monkee Wrench

Monkeewrench 

William Kent Krueger has  a good series - Cork O'Connor

Iron Lake (Cork O'Connor Series #1) 

 Here is the first one.

Diane Mott Davidson writes a good The Culinary Mystery series

Fatally Flaky (Culinary Mystery Series #15) 

Here is her latest one.

A fun series I have read by Kaye Morgan

Death by Sudoku 

There are 3 in this series currently.

I have the read the first 2 Odd Thomas books

Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas Series #1) 

I will be starting the third one soon

I better stop.

Have fun. Hope you find some new authors you like.

pen21

[Thayer]

I am currently reading (and enjoying) Dog on It.  While at Barnes and Noble purchasing this book the associate recommended Prayers for Sale.  It is a Barnes and Noble Recommends selection. It looks really good, so have added it to my ever growing TBR file.  ~So many books, so little time~  Anyone read it?

Prayers for Sale 

As for my reading spot of choice, I can-and usually do-read anytime, anywhere. But I must say my fave place is outside, preferably in my hammock, or while picknicking on a blanket somewhere. I also love reading at the beach while on holiday. Nothing like the soothing sound of the waves, seagulls and laughter to enhance a lovely story.

[biljounc63]

Dog On It was a B&N recommends before The current Prayers for Sale.

[liisa22]

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DSaff wrote:

Hi Everyone,

  Since this is our Community room, I thought it might be fun to get to know each other a little better. So, the questions I pose to us all are where is your favorite place to read, is it quiet or is there music, and what to you have to drink/snack? Feel free to add other preferences too.

For me, my favorite place to read is the front porch. I can hook Oscar up outside and we have shade and sun to enjoy. I read with the sounds of children playing, etc., but do prefer soft music in the background. I usually have a tall glass of water or iced tea, and may have some nuts or sugar-free chocolate to munch on. 

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Great question!!

 Anywhere I have a book is a good place to read    (except in a car) 

 

HMMMM   my favorite...  well, in the cool of the fall, winter, spring, or rainy day,  curled up on the couch, fire going, hot tea, mmm chocolate.

In the summer, sitting on the top step of the pool- it sits 6" in the water and I can stretch out- ice cold drink, water usually next to me.  

[liisa22]

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DSaff wrote:

Hi Stephanie. I have taken books to work for our "sharing spot." It is a great way to read a variety of books/magazines without having to store them. There are usually 30 - 35 books on the shelves at any time. We also have a campus wide book-swap once a year, and have donated books to local prisons and shelters. Our kids also swap books with us, and that is a lot of fun. I have not tried E-bay or online swapping.

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 What is a sharing spot? on campus- school college?   Sounds interesting.

I have an extremely difficult time 'giving' my books away; most of them anyway.  I have books piled everywhere in my house. and I am always trying to find more for my bookshelves in my classroom. Every year I have to order another bookcase.  I am out of wall space now! 

[liisa22]

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Lil_Irish_Lass wrote:
It's probably opening up a huge can of worms so I don't mean it to start a debate. But I also have not read the Twilight series, nor will I ever. I'm a huge fan of vampire stories and have major issues with the story line choice in Twilight. The little I did read before putting down didn't impress me talent wise either. It's a typical young adult novel and when there are so many brilliantly written novels out there waiting to be opened I see no point in wasting good reading time on something mediocre. 

I tend to also shy away from all things pop culture rave worthy. If EVERYONE is talking about a movie/CD/book 9 times out of 10 I will specifically stay away from it in search of something not being shoved down my throat by friends, coworkers, strangers, the media.

:-) 

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I read and throughly enjoyed the Twilight series.  I heard about it and was given the first book before it became such a hit.  Any book that gets teens/young adults to read, is a very good book in my opinion,  even if I don't like the book myself, and there are those out there as well.  

 That being said, this year I have had my special ed high school students 'read' "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Of Mice and Men", and most recently "The Crucible".  TKAM and OMAM they followed along to the CD, and I had them to read Crucible. THAT was long and laborious, but worth it I think! I let them watch the movies of each afterwards.   

Message Edited by liisa22 on 05-03-2009 03:32 PM

[DSaff]

I work at a college, and we have a spot where we can bring in books/magazines to share with each other. It is actually a four-shelf bookcase and we can leave/borrow from there. Once a year we totally renew the shelves by taking everything to the book swap, getting points for new ones, then going back and "purchasing" new selections with our points. It is a great way to catch up with others on campus and to get some interesting new reads. I have a hard time getting rid of books as well, but our shelves they are abustin'. LOL

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liisa22 wrote:

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DSaff wrote:

Hi Stephanie. I have taken books to work for our "sharing spot." It is a great way to read a variety of books/magazines without having to store them. There are usually 30 - 35 books on the shelves at any time. We also have a campus wide book-swap once a year, and have donated books to local prisons and shelters. Our kids also swap books with us, and that is a lot of fun. I have not tried E-bay or online swapping.

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 What is a sharing spot? on campus- school college?   Sounds interesting.

I have an extremely difficult time 'giving' my books away; most of them anyway.  I have books piled everywhere in my house. and I am always trying to find more for my bookshelves in my classroom. Every year I have to order another bookcase.  I am out of wall space now! 

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[nlsamson]

How funny, just yesterday afternoon I told my daughter that I wanted "Prayers for Sale" for mother's day.  They always ask, and I always have such a problem finding something.  But my oldest (26) loves to buy me a new book whenever possible.  (she bought me Water for Elephants on year for Christmas, next to my dog, it was the best gift she ever came up with all on her own!)

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Thayer wrote:

I am currently reading (and enjoying) Dog on It.  While at Barnes and Noble purchasing this book the associate recommended Prayers for Sale.  It is a Barnes and Noble Recommends selection. It looks really good, so have added it to my ever growing TBR file.  ~So many books, so little time~  Anyone read it?

Prayers for Sale 

As for my reading spot of choice, I can-and usually do-read anytime, anywhere. But I must say my fave place is outside, preferably in my hammock, or while picknicking on a blanket somewhere. I also love reading at the beach while on holiday. Nothing like the soothing sound of the waves, seagulls and laughter to enhance a lovely story.

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[DSaff]

I sooooo want a fireplace!   Books on tape or CD are great for the car, unless they are so suspenseful that you can't concentrate on driving!

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liisa22 wrote:

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Great question!!

 Anywhere I have a book is a good place to read    (except in a car) 

 

HMMMM   my favorite...  well, in the cool of the fall, winter, spring, or rainy day,  curled up on the couch, fire going, hot tea, mmm chocolate.

In the summer, sitting on the top step of the pool- it sits 6" in the water and I can stretch out- ice cold drink, water usually next to me.  

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[DSaff]

That is so awesome, Liisa! I bet they really enjoyed the process. I also have enjoyed the Twilight series, and I am far from being a teenager. ROFL

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liisa22 wrote:

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I read and throughly enjoyed the Twilight series.  I heard about it and was given the first book before it became such a hit.  Any book that gets teens/young adults to read, is a very good book in my opinion,  even if I don't like the book myself, and there are those out there as well.  

 That being said, this year I have had my special ed high school students 'read' "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Of Mice and Men", and most recently "The Crucible".  TKAM and OMAM they followed along to the CD, and I had them to read Crucible. THAT was long and laborious, but worth it I think! I let them watch the movies of each afterwards.   

Message Edited by liisa22 on 05-03-2009 03:32 PM

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[debdesk]

I dont know if I am realted to Debbook - But maybe....

[Lil_Irish_Lass]

I just finished: 

The Dark Volume  

And am now reading: 

The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman

Message Edited by Lil_Irish_Lass on 05-03-2009 04:59 PM