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04 Nov 2024

Reader Roundup: October 2024

Most of October was devoted to recovering from Covid and while reading books is my go to for relaxing, I found it difficult to sustain the energy to hold a book and keep my eyes open. Fortunately our local library provides plenty of audiobooks, especially e-versions. I simply download to a device of my choice, plug in my headphones, and delight in someone reading me a story. The best part is that no realizes I’m napping. Ssh…

Here is a batch of five star reads from October:

The Clock Strikes Twelve (Miss Silver #7) by Patricia Wentworth

Very Miss Marple in style down to the clicking knitting needles. Though at times the dozen or so cast of characters created some confusion in sorting out who and what, the dynamic plot structure created an intriguing locked room mystery. Would thoroughly enjoy seeing this as a BBC production in all its 1940s period glory.

Fatal First Edition (Library Lovers #14) by Jenn McKinlay

Listening to the story dented some of the enjoyment as the narrator presents the main character, Lindsey, as being on the edge of hysterical when she gets excited, otherwise, a great mix of characters with some fun plot twists. Some of the plot points are a bit too convenient, such as a horrendous snowstorm coinciding with the need to keep all the suspects in one place, which happens to be in Lindsey’s town.
It’s a bonus how the author inserts different books into the plot.

The London Eye Mystery (London Eye Mystery #1) by Siobhan Dowd

Given the intended audience is middle grade, the plot intricacies were on par with adult mystery stories. Despite the usual first person narrative being an unreliable narrator, Ted is the most interesting character. Though his condition is not stated, he knows he thinks differently than most people and it’s because of his perspective and thinking that his missing cousin is found. What especially made the story appealing is Ted’s focus on weather and how he related his observations to people and situations. Recommended for classroom reading.

1,000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich

The scope of work presented is daunting. In fact, the author said it is the result of fourteen years of reading, rereading, and more reading. The entries are inspiring; however, little was added to my TBR list, not because I had read scads of titles listed. The reason comes down to not interested, but thank you anyway as many were historical or biographical and this reader leans towards fiction.

The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley

An exceptional debut that foretells the quality of talent the author will produce in future writing. A rich, brilliant love story that spans eras filled with detailed research which illuminates each character’s struggle with identity, family, and love.

Death Comes to Marlow (Death Comes to Marlow #2) by Robert Thorogood

Listening to the book instead of reading it made a difference in accepting the contrived plot because it became a theatrical performance. Nicolette McKenzie proved an excellent narrator with an impressive range of voice characterization. The PBS series which is based on the books is quite a treat.

Well, I am becoming a fan of e-audiobooks after years of snubbing them. I am finding they are especially handy when I would like to combine escaping from the world with my eyes closed while grabbing a bit of sunshine. It’s a cozy experience being read to. No wonder kids request, “Read me a book.”

What’s your preference—to read or to be read to?

Posted in Reflections and tagged Audiobooks, Book Booster, Lucy Foley, must read books, mysteries

02 Jan 2024

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Tally Up: Books in Review

Nifty Beans! My yearly challenge is designated as 101 books, which I have been surpassing, especially now that I’m retired. I hit 171 this year. Woo Hoo! Maybe I should readch for165 or even 175. Then again, I really like the sound of 101, even more so when I pass it up big time.

Goodreads provides a colorful graphic off all the books I read in 2023. It’s fun to revisit all those books read throughout the year. Here are the highlights:

Book with most pages:

626 pages–read it again for a book club–twice is enough

I really enjoyed Doerr’s first book, All the Light We Cannot See, reading that one twice as well, since I devoured it in one sitting and after a student presented it as her author spotlight I reread it and was glad I did. However, even after a second reading of his second book, Cloud Cuckoo Land, which I read for the library book club, I am still not a huge fan. One reason is that it is vastly different in theme and style. While it is still well-written, it did not resonate with me quite like his first. I watched the film adaptation of AtLWCS on Netflix, and as they say, “The book is the book and the movie is the movie.”

I look forward to his next book. He is a writer worth waiting for.

Book with fewest pages:

This is for those who enjoy fables/parables like Animal Farm and animal dramas like Watership Down. A quick read and one read is enough.

Average book length in 2023: 299 pages (not a fan of super long books, unless the writing is amazing)

My average rating for 2023: 4.3 (check out my Reader Roundup posts for those fabulous five star books)

Highest rated on Goodreads: 4.40

First review of 2023:

Last review of 2023:

And ended with a five star revisit to a childhood classic

Going through my personal book collection I came across Marguerite Henry’s Wagging Tails. Published in 1955, my brother owned this book first and also first owned our collie mix, Toby. My brother being nine years older than me, passed on the book and the dog when he got busy being a teenager. This is the one book I have leftover from my childhood. I’m not sure why I’ve kept it all these years, especially since I am definitely a cat person. It might be because Toby was an exceptional dog, and I thought it a very big deal him giving me this book. I think I drove him a little crazy with how I always got into his stuff. He finally gave me his marble collection after years of messing with it. Little sisters must be pain for older brothers.

Feeling nostalgic on 123123 I reread these twenty-three stories and once again appreciated Marguerite Henry’s affinity for telling a story. Although she is best known for her horse stories, like Misty of Chincoteague, her love of animals comes through with each dog story presented.

Hey readers and Book Boosters:

Did you have any reading goals this year?

Do you participate in the Goodreads Challenge?

Posted in Reflections and tagged Book Booster, GoodReads, reading, reading challenges

16 Oct 2023

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Reader Roundup: September

Fall into reading. I think that was on a poster in the workroom of the library I worked in years ago. A book is fanned open and a child willingly, with a smile of joyful expectation, dives into the book. Falling into the adventure of reading is how I view the books I bring home.

Falling into reading takes on a different meaning as warm summer days morph into crispy cold mornings and evenings. The sun is is out but a light jacket is needed to stem off the occasional breeze. Reading outside in my hammock is diminishing as the days are often cloudy. I’m hoping October still has a few nice days for al fresco reading.

Overall the month held a diversity of good reads ranging from nonfiction to spy thrillers to historical mysteries.
Here are my five star reads for September: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

What It’s Like to be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, to Eating to Dinging—What Birds Are Doing, and Why by David Allen Sibley

Having been brought up on Audubon’s field guides and turning to Cornell’s website for research and guidance, I’ve missed out on Sibley’s contribution to birding. What a find!

This book is a fine place for beginners to start or it is lovely visit for those familiar with birds. The illustrations are captivating and the info bits and trivia create a special experience. If I had a coffee table this book would be the prominent feature.

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun

Having heard about this cozy cat series for some time I finally decided to try out the first one. Even though the sixties attitude is a bit off-putting with its gender roles, the mystery itself is surprisingly engaging. KoKo the cat is definitely the star of the show. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon by Alexander McCall Smith

McCall Smith is back on track with this 14th installment to his No. 1 Ladies Detective series. He presents a combination of intriguing cases and interpersonal situations that harken back to earlier successes. The characters are changing and growing which keeps the plot fresh: Grace has her baby, Charlie begins to grow up, JLB attempts to become a “modern man”. Yet, Precious changes little, remaining content being “traditionally built” and remaining reflective as she approaches life and her cases.

Above Suspicion by Helen MacInnes

A spy thriller that is reminiscent of the old 1940s films (apparently this book became a film)—very 39 Steps in its “innocents-getting-involved-in-dangerous-espionage” plot. Set just prior to Germany invading Poland when Europe was on edge, a British couple is enlisted to locate an agent. They are to pose as typical vacationers, but become entrapped by the Nazi machinations when they attempt to complete their mission. Characterization of British, Americans, and Germans are evident, without being stereotypical. The author also provides strong opinions about the “new Germany” and how far various nations will go to prevent another war.

Considering the book was published in 1941 it is almost prescient some of the outcome in the story. As a side note, the author’s husband served in MI-6, which no doubt lends an authenticity to her action.

Swan Light by Phoebe Rowe

Switching between 1913 and 2014, the saga of Swan Light, a lighthouse, is unfolded with impressive detail and lyrical energy. Silvestre Swan, at 83 years, has tended the lighthouse since its inception. His days are intertwined with it to the point of a symbiotic relationship. Yet, there is no record of Swan Light. Mari is a driven marine archeologist who is hired by a wealthy, (rumored to be 100+ years) to find the lighthouse that disappeared. This is a fascinating story of goals lost and found, of the past reluctantly revealed, and of the present celebrated. An impressive debut that has the elements of family drama, a heist movie, and a light romance.

As much as I enjoy reading by a cozy fire with a cup of cocoa nearby, I am so reluctant to give up reading outside and will strive to bundle and enjoy my remaining sunny days as long as I can.

Are you an outside or an inside reader?

Posted in Reflections and tagged Birds, Book Booster, detective stories, historical fiction, thrillers

29 Jul 2022

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Reader Round Up: June

Though school had a smidge more to go, I was already in vacation mode. And this June marked the beginning of an endless vacation as I shut the door to my 20 years of teaching and embarked on retirement.

Summer has always been my read, read, read season. No lesson plans, no assignments to grade, no researching to add sparkle and sizzle to standards and their expectations, and of course, there is the lounging in bed early and late with a good book. *

Summer is a great big “Aah!”

Starting out strong with nine books, I bogged down in the middle of June when I took on Lorna Doone, which took the rest of June and into July—but it was worth all 700+ pages.

Two ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reads:

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech

Sharon Creech’s novels continually provide riveting portraits of family dynamics. The Wanderer is another exploration into a family mystery. Like Walk Two Moons, a young girl is a captive narrator with family members delving into her past while journeying towards her future.
In this story, Sophie is part of a crew sailing to England to visit with her grandfather “Bompie.” Although adopted, she sees herself immersed with the lives of her two cousins and three uncles, yet the closer they sail to England the more she realizes she has a past family that must be acknowledged.
Sophie’s lyrical journaling is intertwined with her cousin Cody’s off-the-cuff observations creating a unique journey story.

Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear

The third book in the Maisie Dobbs series finds Maisie taking on three cases that push her to her limits of emotional, physical, and personal belief capabilities.
Two of the cases lead her back to her war years, causing her to revisit France, forcing her to face past “dragons.” She relies on Billy, her valued assistant, to sleuth the London case as her investigations take her deeper into her own past while searching the past of two former soldiers.
A layered plot, surprise twists, and full characterization create a more than satisfying read.

Four star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reads of note:

The Clearing by Heather Davis

For fans of Tuck Everlasting and The Time Traveler’s Wife. A book that flirts with the possibilities and impossibilities of time pockets.
Amy moves in with her great aunt Mae in order to restart her life. Moving from Seattle to a small town takes adjusting, especially when there is mist in the clearing beyond her aunt’s house that divides the time between the 21st century and 1944.
An interesting premise that works fairly well, although the ending is a bit muddled.

The Worst Night Ever by Dave Barry

If Dave Barry wrote a book for the juvie crowd it would be funny, right? It would be implausibly plotted, right? Hyperbolic humor, right? That is exactly what is found in The Worst Night Ever.
Although the second in his “Worst” series it reads as a standalone. It begins with Wyatt becoming a target for the menacing Blevin twins and moves toward an espionage recon rescue of a ferret to thwarting an evil plot involving killer critters.
At times darn right silly, often times snortfully funny, Barry writes a fun story for the middle school set.

The Fallen Architect by Charles Belfoure

This murder mystery comes from the angle of a architectural point of view. A prominent architect is blamed for the collapse of a theatre’s balcony which kills over a dozen people. After serving a prison term of five years he tries to rebuild his life after everything has been taken from him: status, family, home. Plus, he is reviled by the public causing him to change his name, appearance and occupation.
A unique and somewhat refreshing approach to the murder mystery genre. A bit heavy on the emphasis of the variety theatre history, which slowed the plot down at times; however, plenty of colorful characterization and plot twists make for a satisfying enough read to seek out the other titles.

The Eyes of the Amaryllis by Natalie Babbitt

With magical realism leaning towards a fairy tale, Babbitt creates a thoughtful story of everlasting love. When the Amaryllis disappears mysteriously during a storm, the young captain’s wife and son grieve differently. The son runs from his grief to live inland while his mother grows old in her seaside cottage watching for a sign from her beloved captain.
Enter in a visit from the granddaughter who is pulled into the grandmother’s need to know whether her true love, her lost-at-sea captain-husband still thinks of her.
The grandmother believes nothing is impossible, and once again Babbitt spins a story that makes readers willing to believe the unbelievable, just as she did in her classic children’s tale, Tuck Everlasting.

*This feeling usually lasts through July, until Staples, Target, Wal-Mart and the consumer world decides its time to get ready for school–while it’s still clearly summer vacation for most of America. Minor panic begins to set in as I align and adjust and realign and readjust my curriculum, class website, and start diving into district emails. August sees a big dip in reading.**

**Not this year. The <delete> button is a marvelous coping mechanism for retired school teachers. I look forward to bypassing back-to-school frenzy and continuing on in my Book Bingo adventure.

Posted in Reflections, reviews and tagged Book Booster, reading, summer vacation, teaching

28 Aug 2020

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Book Booster Boogey: Milemarker

Today marks my 💯 milestone! Usually I read about 100 books for the year, but 2020 has influenced my reading habits immensely. Staying at home means I am either working in the yard, writing on the computer, or reading in my hammock. Guess which one garnered most of my dedication?

And the 💯th book is….

Yes, without intentionally doing so, my 💯th book for this year is a book by a Reader writing about reading specifically “The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life.”

Even though school starts for me on Monday, I shall continue reading. I have four more months until the end of the year. Hmm, how many more books can I squeeze in by the Goodreads tally deadline?

What are your guesses?

25?

37?

52?

State a guess in the comments below and we will see what happens by December!

Posted in celebrations, Libraries, Literature, Reading, Reflections and tagged Anne Bogel, Book Booster, GoodReads, milestones, readers

03 Jul 2020

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Reader Round Up: June

Sometimes a novel stands out from the others. It shines out its brilliance so noticeably that it deserves an entire post. Leif Enger’s Virgil Wander is such a read.

Halfway through the book Virgil , out titular hero, and Rune, think Gandalf with kites, are drinking a Nordic spirit, apparently possessing the kick similar to sake, and Rune makes the philosophic observance “…that just because a thing was poetry didn’t mean it never happened in the actual world, or that it couldn’t happen still.”

This is what is so noteworthy about Virgil Wander as a novel. It is not exactly real-world in scope, neither is it magical realism, but neither is it so unbelievable as to be dismissable. The naysayer critics argued that Enger’s engaging tale is stretching unbelief a bit too much. Like Rune noted, just because it didn’t happen, doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen.

It seems storytellers, the ones like Garrison Keillor who come from Minnesota are the ones who take the ordinary and lean it somewhat so that you have to tip your head to get it all in focus. Or at least I do. I took it with a grain of salt when Keillor spun his hometown stories of seemingly average citizens and transformed their lives and situations into above average. Enger does the same with his own Minnesota tale. He takes a small town on the banks of the Lake Superior and tips its inhabitants a bit sideways and creates intriguing situations out of the mundane. For instance, a sturdy sturgeon that is repudiated to be the cause of death for one fisherman takes on menacing qualities akin to Moby Dick. That homey festival that every small town hosts, the one with corn dogs, a parade, face painting, and a band? Enger turns into an event celebrating the hard luck days of the town, complete with children dressing up as frogs to replicate the day it indeed rained frogs upon the fair town. There may or may not be a bomb threat involved. There is even a raven who becomes mildly domesticated of his own volition.

If the novel sounds odd in highlighting aspects that caught my eye. Well, it is odd. Odd wonderful. Oddly captivating. Odd how I couldn’t stop reading it, being irritated when I had to stop periodically to eat or sleep.

I vastly relished Enger’s debut novel Peace Like a River, and so did the nation. It only took eighteen or so years for his third novel to appear (haven’t caught up to his second one yet), but it sure was worth the wait.

Looking for amusing, Keillor-style storytelling, winsome characters, unforgettable setting, and a couple of mysteries to sweeten the plot? Then I hope you locate a copy of Virgil Wander.

Let me know if you found a copy or if you have read it. Let’s dialog this five star find.

Posted in authors, Books, creativity, Reading, Reflections, reviews and tagged Book Booster, Garrison Keillor, Leif Enger, Minnesota

04 Jun 2019

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Reader Round Up: May

May was a month of escapism as different stresses cropped up and reading is my escape goto having learned that finding frozen yogurt in the local groceries is frustrating and futile.

An eclectic batch indeed:

David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell⭐️⭐️⭐️

Malcolm Gladwell has proven his ability to combine an intriguing premise with research data, anecdotal examples, and an engaging style of bringing it all together. This method worked well for Blink, The Tipping Point, and Outliers. Not so much for David and Goliath.

One problem is how the premise is not fully defined, or tends to flex and morph into something a bit different as the book progresses.

True to Form by Elizabeth Berg

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

True to Form continues the story of Katie Nash, a 13 year old girl who has both little and everything going on in her life. With only one friend and a summer filled with jobs arranged by her emotionally distant father, Katie is fairly sure her summer of 1961 is going to be dreary.

While Katie’s summer is far different than she anticipated, she discovers new friendships, experiences new opportunities, and finds out making choices can be very serious—and can drastically change a person’s life.

Engaging and charismatic, Katie’s voice borders on being a bit too precocious for a young teen girl, yet there is much truth to Katie’s observations. This can be read as a stand alone.

Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

A small town in Maine is the setting for a novel that interconnects various stories of coping with loss. Switching from WWII and its aftermath, to present day, the author explores how people cope with losing someone they love, exploring emotions from guilt and sorrow to regret and restored faith, Dyke weaves in humor and poignant human drama to create an engaging inspirational romance with historical insight.

Jackaroo by Cynthia Voigt

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

One aspect of rereading books from long ago is rediscovering and reconnecting with the story. I only vaguely remembered the incident of finding Jackaroo’s costume, all else was like reading a new novel.

And what a wonderful story! Adventure, Middle Ages setting with villages, earls, and plenty of Robin Hood trope. Voigt crafts her story with full characters and descriptive imagery that rounds out a story not easily put down once started.

There are enough twists in the plot to prevent the usual stale tale script from forming, and the ending is definitely satisfying.

It will be a happy mission hunting down the other books in the series.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Exupery

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

The Little Prince is of those mesmerizing books containing a deep message as it twinkles and beguiles readers with its captivating prose and quaint renderings. For children it’s the magical tale of a prince who rules a planet and journeys to other worlds. For adults it’s an allegory of despondency–how life is not always as it seems to be, for we get caught up in our world of being grown up for having peeked behind the curtain, we sadly realize the truth behind the magic.

June and summer vaycay is welcome anticipation. What titles are you looking to read? I wouldn’t mind plumping up my “want-to-read” list now that it’s under a 100.

Posted in literature blogs, Reading, Reflections, reviews, stress and tagged Berg, Book Booster, Dykes, Exupery, Gladwell, Voigt

31 Dec 2018

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Reader Review: Such Good Reads

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The Goodreads elves sent out their annual Year in Books report earlier than expected this year. Although I surpassed my reading goal of 101 books, I’m still reading! I hope to reach 135, and I just might.

Because I know you are interested, here are the highlights:

The Golden Mean by Nick Bantock Shortest book–46 pages/4 stars

Part of a series I discovered at the library. Very creative format.

The Marvels by Brian Selznick

Longest book–655 pages/3 stars

I read most of Brian Selznick’s books, having

enjoyed The Invention of Hugo Cabret. This title, although an interesting, wasn’t quite as compelling as his other stories.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Most popular read: 1,790,319 readers can’t be wrong? Right?

I read it simply to see what the fuss was about, and why so many of my students were reading it. An idea Hitchcock, no doubt, would have explored. Or did he?

Literature Made Easy the Merchant of Venice by Ruth Coleman Least popular read: 0
–that does not bode well for my upcoming unit…

Highest rated on Goodreads: a warm tribute from a son to his well-known, beloved father.

Through My Father's Eyes by Franklin Graham

First review of the year:

The Gravity of Birds by Tracy Guzeman A four and half star read that contained an intriguing plot twist (or two). A find at the library sale.

Last review of the year:

A fun, and surprisingly informative introduction to Shakespeare I found while shelving at the library. A solid four stars.

I will continue setting my goal at 101 for next year. We’ll see what happens. And I am open to suggestions for reads.

And if you are really interested the elves might be willing to show off their colorful Goodreads chart work by clicking here.

Posted in Literature, Reading, Reflections, reviews and tagged Book Booster, GoodReads

06 Jan 2016

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A Good Year for Reading

January is a month of reflection. This is probably due to January being the default month since it is between Christmas past and Valentine’s Day to be. While working off Christmas treats in order to succumb to anticipated chocolate hearts I have decided to give my 2015 year of reading a closer examination. Actually, I probably wouldn’t have done much more than said “Cool. I met and surpassed my Goodreads Reading Challenge.” Since they took the time and trouble to send me such an attractive report, I shall share the highlights with you all. If the pontification of accomplishments is not within your scheduled viewing, I am absolutely not offended if you drift off to the next blog in your reader. However, I am hoping you will stick around.

First Off:
Books Read: 91
I set my Reading Challenge at 50 books, thinking “Hmm, that’s about one per week–that’s doable.” With so many great recommendations from so many dedicated Book Boosters like Heather and The Paperback Princess, I kept adding to my “To-Read” list and kept reading. I still have about 73 books on my TBR list. Sigh I have need to read issues.

Secondly:
The Short and Long of It
Shortest book: 96 pages

The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep

by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin

Reading books to kids at bedtime is a lovely routine, a cozy bonding time, and a way to pass on the joy of words to children. I anticipated this sort of connection when I requested Ehrlin’s The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep and was sorely disappointed when I discovered the text to be a form a hypnosis-inducing sleep tool. The purposely scripted story is almost a little scary in its intent. Instead of waving a golden watch and chanting, “You are growing sleepy” a fuzzy bunny becomes the stuff dreams are made of.

While some may like a lab technique to put kids asleep, I’ll go for the classic lullaby of cuddle and lulling words.

LONGEST BOOK

624 pages

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

Average Page Length: 305 pages

Most Popular Book:

4,019,963

Least Read Book:

Benediction:

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You read 86 out of 50 books. [I actually snuck in 5 more after this]

172%

Congratulations! You’re really good at reading, and probably a lot of other things, too!

Not a bad year for my Goodreads [a litotes, if there ever was]

Okay–your turn…

How was your 2015 year of reading?

Favorite book?

Definitely won’t be recommending?

Posted in authors, bloggers, Books, celebrations, Libraries, Reflections, reviews, Writing and tagged Book Booster, books, GoodReads, reading

07 Mar 2014

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Biblio-profiled

Gotta HaveBooks! (Photo credit: henry…)

Book Boosters. That’s my term for those of us that love books, love reading, love to promote reading and books. Reading–rhymes with breathing. Can’t go through life without either. Actually, make that a day. Something as wonderful as reading books tends to get knocked about: Bookworm, Get Outside, You’re Reading Another Book. You know the gamut.

Apparently we bibliophiles (very different from being a bibliomaniac) are profiled as being loners, hoarders, idolizers of authors, browsers–I shall not continue. An article in the Huffington Post entitled “These Stereotypes About Book Lovers Are Absolutely True, and That’s a Good Thing” lists 31 stereotypes. I’ve pulled the Top Ten I’ll admit to:

1. I never leave home without a book (I count the one I got going on my iPhone)

2. I don’t loan out books for fear of having them returned in a shabby condition (do not dog ear, please oh please)

3. I give books as presents (even if they would rather have a Red Robin gift card).

4. I would actually collect author trading cards (I’ll trade you my Vonnegut for your Whitman).

Author trading cards available? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

5. Yes, I do read about how famous authors became so well-loved because I do believe myself to be a page away from writing the Great American Novel (okay, I’ll amend that to Novel)

6. Bad movie adaptations can crease my day (perhaps not my whole summer, just a couple of weeks worth)

7. Finding a typo is irritating (though I live in a glass house, I’m afraid)

8. Yes, I do have strong, unwavering opinions about e-books (never mind what I said in #1)

9. Being located near a library is more important than other aspects of moving (Libraries rate over Starbucks proximity)

10. Audio books are marvelous road trip companions (Will it bother you if I plug in my book?)

Then in a December 2013 post, BookRiot blogger Dr.B busted a move and dispelled some very important points: not caring about dog earing books *gasp* or cracking spines *be still my heart*; rarely giving books as gifts *but, but, they would like this one–I’m sure they would*; not caring about bad adaptations *oh, to have such strength*; typos? no big deal *again, to have such a cavalier attitude*.

Just another fool reading a book (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

What leanings do you have towards your profiling? Are you the Huffington style of traditional or more of the forgiving Dr. B?

Posted in Blogging, Books, Reading, Reflections and tagged Bibliophile, Book Booster, books, Huffington Post, Library, reading

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Reader Round Up: June

Book Booster Boogey: Milemarker

Reader Round Up: June

Reader Round Up: May

Reader Review: Such Good Reads