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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. |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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