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[indysteel]

Oak, Owlie? Any thoughts? I am addicted to buying books, so I'm game for whatever. The only thing I don't rad a lot of is fantasy.

[Pax]

Indy - you should come visit me at work sometime, my office is parked in the middle of six million books.

[indysteel]

Indy - you should come visit me at work sometime, my office is parked in the middle of six million books.

That's a lot of books. I used to be addicted to actually reading books, but it's become something I have to work at. Some nights, I just feel more like zoning out. I'm getting more disciplined though. Still, I am completely hooked on buying books. I haven't purchased an e-reader, in part, because I think I'll miss the charge I get when I hold a new book in my hands.

Eek; may need a 12-step program.

[Catrin]

That's a lot of books. I used to be addicted to actually reading books, but it's become something I have to work at. Some nights, I just feel more like zoning out. I'm getting more disciplined though. Still, I am completely hooked on buying books. I haven't purchased an e-reader, in part, because I think I'll miss the charge I get when I hold a new book in my hands.

Eek; may need a 12-step program.

I need that 12-step program for bikes...thankfully there isn't one I am, however, a compulsive spender which will always be a struggle

I do like my e-reader, though right now I am getting books from the library. Free is good. There is something about holding an electronic device in your hands one which you have access to hundreds of books...

Thankfully when I purchased my original Sony Reader, the purchase came with a free choice of 100 books from their classics collection - and I love classics so it was easy to justify. They don't do it that way any longer but now I've full access to Google book downloads which is also nice.

[Pax]

That's a lot of books. I used to be addicted to actually reading books, but it's become something I have to work at. Some nights, I just feel more like zoning out. I'm getting more disciplined though. Still, I am completely hooked on buying books. I haven't purchased an e-reader, in part, because I think I'll miss the charge I get when I hold a new book in my hands.

Eek; may need a 12-step program.

The collection here at the U is actually over 12 million, I work in the stacks and if we don't have a book I want, I can order it through inter library loan... I'm right there with you on the addition. I'm like a junkie working in a crack house.

...They don't do it that way any longer but now I've full access to Google book downloads which is also nice.

Google is currently digitizing our older/rare books, good thing because a lot of the old one-of-a-kind stuff is falling apart.

[indysteel]

Well, here's my initial suggestion for a book club book. I say initial because my pile of unread books is rather deep, but this particular book came to mind based on what may seem to be a common interest. It's Tracy Kidder's Strength in What Remains. I love Kidder as a general rule, and his books always seem to generate interesting discussions. If you haven't already read Mountains Beyond Mountains, I recommend it highly.

My biggest reservation is that it is a heavy subject matter, perhaps too heavy for holiday reading. If that's the consensus, then I would be happy to read something lighter.

Once we choose something and decide on a goal date for finishing it, I will post a separate thread and see if there are any takers to join us. It would be nice to make this a regular thing.

[Owlie]

Enjoy your trip, Deb! (But sorry about the layoff. )
I got Immortal Life from the local library...well, I should be getting it in a few days.

[NbyNW]

Google is currently digitizing our older/rare books, good thing because a lot of the old one-of-a-kind stuff is falling apart.

I hear that there are a lot of free classics available from Project Gutenberg, and that they're compatible with most e-readers. Haven't tried it yet myself, tho.

[Fredwina]

I have "last of the Mohicans" and "kinckerbocker's History of New York" on my Kindle from Gutenberg. Can't testify as to the other e-readers