Off Topic - Authors who don't go to the resale shop

Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

So, in no particular order

Monica Ferris - ok, I need the most recent ones in paperback still, but
these stay put.

Dave Duncan - fantasy with illuminating characters. I have a just the
Handful of Men series and the Man of His Word series, but have read most of
his work

Guy Gaveriel Kay - fantasy mixed with history. Very, very good

Susan Wittig Albert - China Bayles series. Should read this in order

Joan Hess - Maggody series. Love this to piece

Dorothy Sayers - Lord Peter - do I need to say more. Love the short stories

Dick Francis - always re-readable

Lynn Kurland - selected books. Some are soooo good and some are just ok.
Never regretted reading one of hers, just buying it.

Larry Niven - love him still. Especially the short stories and novellas.

Robin Hobb - great fantasy with characters that stay with you after you
close the cover on the last page. You always want MORE.

George RR Martin - Song of Ice and Fire series - ok how much longer until
the next book George....Epic fanatasy

Elizabeth Peter's - Vicki Bliss and her "stand-alones" that I own.


Ellis Peters/Edith Partgeter - still love Brother Cadfael.


I suspect there will be others.


I plan on making room for The 500 Kingdoms Mercedes Lackey books, all of
Jacqueline Carey Kushiels books.

On May 22, 7:52�am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

snip, snip Cheryl's list of keepers

My list tends to be hardback and quality paperbacks
of certain authors and books we're (DM reads many
of the ones I read) likely to reread or loan out to
friends. I sent many off to the Brea library when
I moved back east. I didn't mind moving boxes and
boxes of books when Gulf/Chevron were paying but
when I was paying, well, even with the donations
I still ended up with more boxes of books than
anything else.

A partial list.....

Jan Karon, Alexander McCall Smith, Amy Tan,
Lisa See, Jennifer Chiaverini, Earlene Fowler.

Thats just a sampling of the fiction, got lots
more in the non-fiction.

Nancy

"Nancy" wrote in message
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On May 22, 7:52�am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go
to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

snip, snip Cheryl's list of keepers

My list tends to be hardback and quality paperbacks
of certain authors and books we're (DM reads many
of the ones I read) likely to reread or loan out to
friends. I sent many off to the Brea library when
I moved back east. I didn't mind moving boxes and
boxes of books when Gulf/Chevron were paying but
when I was paying, well, even with the donations
I still ended up with more boxes of books than
anything else.

A partial list.....

Jan Karon, Alexander McCall Smith, Amy Tan,
Lisa See, Jennifer Chiaverini, Earlene Fowler.

Thats just a sampling of the fiction, got lots
more in the non-fiction.

Nancy


I gave boxes and boxes and more boxes of books to my local library when I
moved to FL. I vowed to myself that I would never do that again. Now, when
I read a book I pass it along immediately, either to the library in the
clubhouse in my housing complex, or I give it to someone who wants to read
it with instructions that they are to "pay it forward." I'm back to using
the library and now I will download anything special on the Kindle.

Most of my knitting/crochet books I gave to a nursing home near here. That
was before I knew so many people on RCTN or I would have asked there first.

Needlework books I'm not ready to give up and they take up some of the space
that would have been used for forgettable novels.

L

Lucille wrote:


"Nancy" wrote in message
...
On May 22, 7:52�am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to
go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

snip, snip Cheryl's list of keepers

My list tends to be hardback and quality paperbacks
of certain authors and books we're (DM reads many
of the ones I read) likely to reread or loan out to
friends. I sent many off to the Brea library when
I moved back east. I didn't mind moving boxes and
boxes of books when Gulf/Chevron were paying but
when I was paying, well, even with the donations
I still ended up with more boxes of books than
anything else.

A partial list.....

Jan Karon, Alexander McCall Smith, Amy Tan,
Lisa See, Jennifer Chiaverini, Earlene Fowler.

Thats just a sampling of the fiction, got lots
more in the non-fiction.

Nancy


I gave boxes and boxes and more boxes of books to my local library when
I moved to FL. I vowed to myself that I would never do that again.
Now, when I read a book I pass it along immediately, either to the
library in the clubhouse in my housing complex, or I give it to someone
who wants to read it with instructions that they are to "pay it
forward." I'm back to using the library and now I will download
anything special on the Kindle.

Most of my knitting/crochet books I gave to a nursing home near here.
That was before I knew so many people on RCTN or I would have asked
there first.

Needlework books I'm not ready to give up and they take up some of the
space that would have been used for forgettable novels.

L





I notice that Nancy mentioned Earlene Fowler. I enjoy her books...and
got the hint about her years ago from rctn. I think I STILL have the
list of authors (with themes) that some helpful person listed.
Lucille...her books are set primarily in Californis, and have a quilting
theme.

G

On 5/22/10 7:52 AM, in article ,
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

So, in no particular order

Monica Ferris - ok, I need the most recent ones in paperback still, but
these stay put.

Dave Duncan - fantasy with illuminating characters. I have a just the
Handful of Men series and the Man of His Word series, but have read most of
his work

Guy Gaveriel Kay - fantasy mixed with history. Very, very good

I also love his writing. Did you know that he has a new book out? I
couldn't spring for the hardcover, so am trying to convince the library to
go for it - otherwise it'll be a while.


Susan Wittig Albert - China Bayles series. Should read this in order

Joan Hess - Maggody series. Love this to piece

Agreed - but while I like this series best, I also like the Claire Malloy -
despite the whiney teens - series.

Dorothy Sayers - Lord Peter - do I need to say more. Love the short stories

You might like the Rhys Bowen "Her Royal Spyness" series. There is another
series which I haven't read, but Ericka K. got me to read this one, and I've
bought the following 2 books.

On the British mystery basis - DH finally watched some of the Foyle's War
shows on PBS, and then we saw them at Costco on DVD - and he was the one
urging me to buy them - so I suspect eventually the DVDs will come home.

Dick Francis - always re-readable

Lynn Kurland - selected books. Some are soooo good and some are just ok.
Never regretted reading one of hers, just buying it.

Larry Niven - love him still. Especially the short stories and novellas.

Robin Hobb - great fantasy with characters that stay with you after you
close the cover on the last page. You always want MORE.

George RR Martin - Song of Ice and Fire series - ok how much longer until
the next book George....Epic fanatasy

Elizabeth Peter's - Vicki Bliss and her "stand-alones" that I own.


Ellis Peters/Edith Partgeter - still love Brother Cadfael.

Absolutely - a classic.


I suspect there will be others.

LOL - of course.

I plan on making room for The 500 Kingdoms Mercedes Lackey books, all of
Jacqueline Carey Kushiels books.

It's never-ending....making room for books.

Ellice

On 5/22/10 5:48 PM, in article , "Ellice
K." wrote:




On 5/22/10 7:52 AM, in article ,
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

So, in no particular order

Monica Ferris - ok, I need the most recent ones in paperback still, but
these stay put.

Dave Duncan - fantasy with illuminating characters. I have a just the
Handful of Men series and the Man of His Word series, but have read most of
his work

Guy Gaveriel Kay - fantasy mixed with history. Very, very good

I also love his writing. Did you know that he has a new book out? I
couldn't spring for the hardcover, so am trying to convince the library to
go for it - otherwise it'll be a while.
Hmm - missed that - will look later.


Susan Wittig Albert - China Bayles series. Should read this in order

Joan Hess - Maggody series. Love this to piece

Agreed - but while I like this series best, I also like the Claire Malloy -
despite the whiney teens - series.
Having a whiny teen and a whiny teen in training bra, I'll skip

Dorothy Sayers - Lord Peter - do I need to say more. Love the short stories

You might like the Rhys Bowen "Her Royal Spyness" series. There is another
series which I haven't read, but Ericka K. got me to read this one, and I've
bought the following 2 books.

On the British mystery basis - DH finally watched some of the Foyle's War
shows on PBS, and then we saw them at Costco on DVD - and he was the one
urging me to buy them - so I suspect eventually the DVDs will come home.

Dick Francis - always re-readable

Lynn Kurland - selected books. Some are soooo good and some are just ok.
Never regretted reading one of hers, just buying it.

Larry Niven - love him still. Especially the short stories and novellas.

Robin Hobb - great fantasy with characters that stay with you after you
close the cover on the last page. You always want MORE.

George RR Martin - Song of Ice and Fire series - ok how much longer until
the next book George....Epic fanatasy

Elizabeth Peter's - Vicki Bliss and her "stand-alones" that I own.


Ellis Peters/Edith Partgeter - still love Brother Cadfael.

Absolutely - a classic.


I suspect there will be others.

LOL - of course.

I plan on making room for The 500 Kingdoms Mercedes Lackey books, all of
Jacqueline Carey Kushiels books.

It's never-ending....making room for books.

Yep, Both of those authors are re-readable

C

On May 22, 9:52*pm, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

So, in no particular order

Monica Ferris - ok, I need the most recent ones in paperback still, but
these stay put.

Dave Duncan - fantasy with illuminating characters. I have a just the
Handful of Men series and the Man of His Word series, but have read most of
his work

Guy Gaveriel Kay - fantasy mixed with history. Very, very good

Susan Wittig Albert - China Bayles series. Should read this in order

Joan Hess - Maggody series. Love this to piece

Dorothy Sayers - Lord Peter - do I need to say more. Love the short stories

Dick Francis - always re-readable

Lynn Kurland - selected books. Some are soooo good and some are just ok.
Never regretted reading one of hers, just buying it.

Larry Niven - love him still. Especially the short stories and novellas.

Robin Hobb - great fantasy with characters that stay with you after you
close the cover on the last page. You always want MORE.

George RR *Martin - Song of Ice and Fire series - ok how much longer until
the next book George....Epic fanatasy

Elizabeth Peter's - Vicki Bliss and her "stand-alones" that I own.

Ellis Peters/Edith Partgeter - still love Brother Cadfael.

I suspect there will be others.

I plan on making room for The 500 Kingdoms Mercedes Lackey books, all of
Jacqueline Carey Kushiels books.

Cheryl, what exactly are you giving away then! Sounds like you're
keeping more than you're giving away!!! I do like your list
(espically your 'fantasy' - which I now plan on reading). My list in
no particular order (almost):
David & Robyn Eddings
Would have said Monica Ferris but loved the books so much wanted
everyone I knew to read them (still haven't read Blackwork but am
looking forward to it)
Emily Dickens (I know)
Anything writted about American History - espically our Founding
Fathers, the Revolutionary War, Lincoln & the Civil War
JRR Tolkein
JR Rollings - ok I'll admit it...loved Harry Potter!
And of course any book on cross stitch!
Sandy

On 5/23/10 8:38 AM, in article
, "Sandy
Bell" wrote:

On May 22, 9:52*pm, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

So, in no particular order

Monica Ferris - ok, I need the most recent ones in paperback still, but
these stay put.

Dave Duncan - fantasy with illuminating characters. I have a just the
Handful of Men series and the Man of His Word series, but have read most of
his work

Guy Gaveriel Kay - fantasy mixed with history. Very, very good

Susan Wittig Albert - China Bayles series. Should read this in order

Joan Hess - Maggody series. Love this to piece

Dorothy Sayers - Lord Peter - do I need to say more. Love the short stories

Dick Francis - always re-readable

Lynn Kurland - selected books. Some are soooo good and some are just ok.
Never regretted reading one of hers, just buying it.

Larry Niven - love him still. Especially the short stories and novellas.

Robin Hobb - great fantasy with characters that stay with you after you
close the cover on the last page. You always want MORE.

George RR *Martin - Song of Ice and Fire series - ok how much longer until
the next book George....Epic fanatasy

Elizabeth Peter's - Vicki Bliss and her "stand-alones" that I own.

Ellis Peters/Edith Partgeter - still love Brother Cadfael.

I suspect there will be others.

I plan on making room for The 500 Kingdoms Mercedes Lackey books, all of
Jacqueline Carey Kushiels books.

Cheryl, what exactly are you giving away then! Sounds like you're
keeping more than you're giving away!!! I do like your list
(espically your 'fantasy' - which I now plan on reading). My list in
no particular order (almost):
David & Robyn Eddings
Would have said Monica Ferris but loved the books so much wanted
everyone I knew to read them (still haven't read Blackwork but am
looking forward to it)
Emily Dickens (I know)
Anything writted about American History - espically our Founding
Fathers, the Revolutionary War, Lincoln & the Civil War
JRR Tolkein
JR Rollings - ok I'll admit it...loved Harry Potter!
And of course any book on cross stitch!
Sandy


Hmm - going out - Jill Churchill (offered to Gilliam), some old science
fiction, some random "tried it, didn't like them enough to read more"
romances and bunch of chick lit given to me by a friend that keeps telling
me "you HAVE to read this" (ugh...mostly Oprah reads and I just don't do
depressing" some gardening books, some cookbooks


I am just running out of space.....


Cheryl

On 5/22/2010 11:15 AM, Gillian Murray wrote:

I notice that Nancy mentioned Earlene Fowler. I enjoy her books...and
got the hint about her years ago from rctn. I think I STILL have the
list of authors (with themes) that some helpful person listed.
Lucille...her books are set primarily in Californis, and have a quilting
theme.

G

I like her books, too! I've met Earlene Fowler, and she's a lovely
lady...a real class act.

As much as I enjoy her Benni Harper stories, I think I like her
"stand-alones" even more! I adored "The Saddlemaker's Wife" and "Love
Mercy."

She has a new Benni Harper out this month: "State Fair."

sue


--
Susan Hartman

On 5/22/2010 7:52 AM, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Well - I'm trying to clean out a little and I'm starting new bags to go to
the library sale room. But there are things that are just staying put.

So, in no particular order

ditto Monica Ferris

Sigrid Undset ("Kristin Lavransdatter" and "The Master of Hestviken")

Ian Rankin

Joanna Trolloppe

the Harry Potters

Jane Yolen "Briar Rose" and a few others in that series

Charles de Lint

Jan Karon's Mitford novels

Katie MacAlister

some favorite kids' books: "Number the Stars," "Where the Wild Things
Are," "The Dark Is Rising," the "Sweet Pickles" series (faves of DDs and
nieces), others.

I'm not usually much of a re-reader - too much new stuff coming out.

BTW, thanks for suggesting "Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie."
Finished it yesterday, and adored it. Laughed out loud! DD is reading it
now. I ordered the second book from the library and will pick it up
tomorrow.

sue



--
Susan Hartman