I'm currently at amazon.com looking at a book that was published in paperback in 2002 with an original list price of $15. at this point, the only copies available are used.

for $231.

for a 7-year-old paperback.

I'm on a Zorro kick right now. I go through phases periodically.

the inspiration for this particular iteration of this phase isn't really important, but this time around, I found that the CR library has in its collection a book called The Mark of Zorro, originally published in 1924. so I checked it out ( Read more... )

I'm currently reading The Count of Monte Cristo. it's really a very good book. it helps that I read a summary of the plot, and I am able to consult a list of major characters and their corresponding relationships from time to time. and knowing whither the plot will eventually lead helps me stick with it when the telling wanders, as it often does in ( Read more... )

I do have 15 book titles written down on a piece of paper, currently residing in the mess of the back bedroom. someday, they might actually be typed up and posted in various places ( Read more... )

"...This is their place.... And you know what? I can prove that no European has been into this cave before me." Daphne looked around, chest heaving with passion. "See the gold on the gods and the globe and the big door?"

"Yes. Of course, dear. I could hardly fail to notice."

"There you are then," said Daphne, picking up the lamp. "It's still here ( Read more... )

check out a new-ish book release: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance - Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem!

no, seriously.

Product Description"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone crunching zombie action ( Read more... )

I ran across this again recently, and don't remember if I posted it here before or not. via cjmr, we can all now become enriched in a mere 60 seconds by reading a book a minute.

swoon at the drama of Wuthering Heights:

Lockwood: I think I'll stay here. Tell me a story, woman ( Read more... )

there's no way I can read 50 or however many books in a year, but I do get to take in a few here and there. my most recent read might be of interest to some people on my flist, so I'll mention it here.

( Founding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in America )

( just about me reading a romance novel )

I wonder if I could still get 52 books read this year if I declare my start date to be the beginning of the fiscal year.

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Ali, thanks for the info. I think I lost your last message somewhere, but I wanted to mention that I read it and appreciate your feedback. =)