tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post7712592227249371471..comments2023-10-12T18:59:07.730-05:00Comments on The Leaping Thought: Something I chose to beGypsy at Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-29896906055852202862008-08-12T12:38:00.000-05:002008-08-12T12:38:00.000-05:00Suzanne: I've got one phrase for you - Bathroom br...Suzanne: I've got one phrase for you - Bathroom break!Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-71196842485654289232008-08-05T21:03:00.000-05:002008-08-05T21:03:00.000-05:00I just want to know where you find the time to rea...I just want to know where you find the time to read all those great books? That's my greatest challenge, so many great book, so little time!suzanneelizabeths.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304462740451230118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-60867692568374088332008-08-02T21:31:00.000-05:002008-08-02T21:31:00.000-05:00Deadrooster: I find myself in that rare situation ...Deadrooster: I find myself in that rare situation when I feel like saying something very unlike the way I normally speak but totally on the money... something like, "your blog rocks dude." It really does you know. I'm absolutely loving your place. And what a cherry on the ice cream to find out that you are a rare book dealer. Those are three words that are guaranteed to stop me in my tracks. ;-) <BR/><BR/>Thank you very much for the recommendation. I will look it up.Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-27780491983797444112008-08-02T13:14:00.000-05:002008-08-02T13:14:00.000-05:00I am a total bookaholic. I am a rare book dealer b...I am a total bookaholic. I am a rare book dealer by trade--I couldn't do anything else. <BR/><BR/>One of my favorite books--and one I bet you would like like--is The Art Forgers Handbook. Very interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-25844544596256091232008-07-31T18:26:00.000-05:002008-07-31T18:26:00.000-05:00Andrew: I have to pull myself away or have someone...Andrew: I have to pull myself away or have someone drag me out of bookstores. My husband says that my "just give me a second dear" is more like a day when it comes to me and exiting a place that sells books. I read the excerpt to your book. Very interesting. Thanks for letting me know. You know, I could not imagine a world without books either. P.S. Absolutely you will hear from me again. I hope the same of you. <BR/><BR/>Caviar and Codfish: I can tell you truthfully that besides hands and feet, the quality or dearth of books in a prospective date's bookshelf told me everything I needed to know about how far our date might go... if any place at all that is ;-)<BR/><BR/>Erin: You can come borrow anytime. I don't have a dedicated room unfortunately, though I dream of it often. My ideal home would have a two floor library with a wrap around balcony for the upper level books. As it is, I've got bookshelves of some kind or other in nearly every room. When it gets to be too much I pack away and store in boxes (something that I try to do as little as possible because it kills me) but every once in a while I have to make sure the husband doesn't divorce me. <BR/><BR/>Melissa: My monthly book bill is well... larger than some. And that's ok. All I do is cut corners elsewhere. You think there's a book lovers' anonymous? We need help you and I.Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-56393750252564677722008-07-31T17:36:00.000-05:002008-07-31T17:36:00.000-05:00Wow, this is an incredible tribute to books, and w...Wow, this is an incredible tribute to books, and well deserved, I might add. I can relate to everything you've said. In fact, when I'm low on cash, I have to make a conscious effort to avoid bookstores or any place that sells books because I can't go in without spending like $100. It's surely an addiction!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.writingforward.com" REL="nofollow"> Melissa Donovan</A>Melissa Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172924182147253673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-66486818605084212882008-07-31T14:43:00.000-05:002008-07-31T14:43:00.000-05:00i would love to come book shopping at your house! ...i would love to come book shopping at your house! do you have a huge library to house all your book treasures? I would love a room in my house JUST FOR BOOKS-you know an acutal library.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09855671945833364801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-84324078681189900232008-07-31T09:55:00.000-05:002008-07-31T09:55:00.000-05:00Oh, I'm such a book-lover too.Some of my best date...Oh, I'm such a book-lover too.<BR/><BR/>Some of my best dates were had in bookstores. (you can really tell a lot about a guy according to what section he lingers at.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-28166123384681320092008-07-31T08:16:00.000-05:002008-07-31T08:16:00.000-05:00I hope you live beyond the three-score and ten, to...I hope you live beyond the three-score and ten, too! I can see what you mean. There is a lot to look forward to in life. It's good that life spans are increasing. Thanks for your comment - I hope to hear from you again.Andrew Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685970347404504083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-67657680677530513012008-07-31T05:27:00.000-05:002008-07-31T05:27:00.000-05:00I love books, too. I can spend half a day in a goo...I love books, too. I can spend half a day in a good book store, or any bookstore, and wish I could own a large part of what's in stock. The books I own would fill a van. I also write my own, because I love stories. The novel I wrote is fantasy genre, titled "Outcasts Of Skagaray". If you want a free preview there are sample chapters on www.threeswans.com.au I would be thrilled if you read it. Whatever happens I wish you well. Books are a joy the world would be empty without.Andrew Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685970347404504083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-42819071944860162212008-07-30T16:08:00.000-05:002008-07-30T16:08:00.000-05:00Randall: You got me my friend. Anybody who loves R...Randall: You got me my friend. Anybody who loves Robert Jordan has my vote. I started reading The Wheel of Time series when he was up to the third book then I had to wait once a year for every new one. So, between that and the trains and Terry (whom I love too) and our love of strictly ballroom, I'd say you and moi would be a match made in heaven but then, what would I tell the hubby over here? ;-)<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'll try those other books you mentioned. Especially that Theophilus North one. Any book with a title like that must be worth its salt.Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-21045723722113854162008-07-30T14:58:00.000-05:002008-07-30T14:58:00.000-05:00Okay... you got me. Besides the model railroad tr...Okay... you got me. Besides the model railroad trains that I write about, books and movies are two of my great loves. My favorite series are Terry Pratchett's Discworld books, Jack Whyte's Camulod Chronicles (or Gathering of Eagles) which is Historical fiction about King Arthur's forefathers, and the late Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. But if fantasy and the Arthurian legends aren't your thing, three books I think every book lover should read are: "Theophilus North" by Thornton Wilder, "All the Ships at Sea" by William J. Lederer, and "Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman" by Richard Feynman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-72202687924231097532008-07-29T08:19:00.000-05:002008-07-29T08:19:00.000-05:00Dave: Tell me all about them. I want to know... As...Dave: Tell me all about them. I want to know... <BR/>As to being physically attached to books, let's just say you'll have to surgically pry them off of me. I can loan but I'm careful to whom and once burned (meaning no return of my property or damaged item) that's it! Never again. I'm also into accumulating. I get a little thrill when I see all my books everywhere. BTW, I've already ordered the book you've recommended. Can't wait to read it. Thanks. <BR/><BR/>Jennifer: I hear you, I hear you. We are EXACTLY the same. I haven't had much time to post the new stuff I've gotten my hands on at Goodreads, have to update. But it isn't a race of course. Reading is all about pleasure. For me it's like playing hooky. In this house, I steal and hoard my reading time. You'd be surprised at the lengths I go to when I want to secure some alone time with a book. <BR/><BR/>Lynda: Next time ditch the clothes and bring more books. I'd ditch the lamp and tinned ham also. That's about three books weight-wise right there if you think about it. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Angel: Precisely!Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-15298310273685110482008-07-29T08:08:00.000-05:002008-07-29T08:08:00.000-05:00B: My dad used to say that there's even something ...B: My dad used to say that there's even something worth reading in cereal boxes. Your autism books sounds good. Lately it seems that everywhere I turn there is some sort of literature on autism. I read when I can and that is mostly late at night when the kid is finally conked out and in bed. <BR/><BR/>Syarlilady: Whenever I got good marks at school my parent would reward me with trips to the bookstore. I cannot tell you what a thrill that was. Currently, I can buy most anything I please but there have been times when that was not the case. On those occasions, the library has always been a good friend. I hate having to take books back however. I'm territorial as you can see. <BR/><BR/>Rebecca: If ever there was an underrated profession, yours is one. Good librarians are worth their weight in gold. As far as I'm concerned, there should be librarian day once a year.Gypsy at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106152285952023602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-57502513535123793322008-07-29T03:08:00.000-05:002008-07-29T03:08:00.000-05:00Love boks and can't iamgine my life without them )...Love boks and can't iamgine my life without them )))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-82121450280556698152008-07-29T02:35:00.000-05:002008-07-29T02:35:00.000-05:00I, too, love reading & can't imagine a lif...I, too, love reading & can't imagine a life without books ! I've just returned from South Africa where I managed to pick up a few great books in some 2nd hand bookshops ... the only problem being, they are just soooo heavy to bring back in your luggage ... well, especially when you buy as many as I do ;) Thanks once again for a fantastic blog post !Diary From Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191543533838372003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-4695487095354835112008-07-28T23:57:00.000-05:002008-07-28T23:57:00.000-05:00I keep every book I buy, at least for now. Maybe s...I keep every book I buy, at least for now. Maybe someday I will pass them along, but I'm greedy about collecting them. <BR/><BR/>Still, you far outpace me in the number of books you read (and acquire, it seems!). <BR/><BR/>Which is why I can't keep up with you on GoodReads!Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-43288113012564794342008-07-28T20:39:00.000-05:002008-07-28T20:39:00.000-05:00I'm still feeling guilty about not posting my book...I'm still feeling guilty about not posting my books. That said, I read, for the most part from waking to falling asleep; but, I've never felt a physical attachment to books. Once I've read it, I'm done (except for a few, a very few) and it's given to a friend or traded for another new experience.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411527807049220749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-37080691530649207832008-07-28T09:31:00.000-05:002008-07-28T09:31:00.000-05:00i love reading about others' relationships with bo...i love reading about others' relationships with books and reading. love 'em too, that's why i'm a librarian.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777646600848360144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-89068120151359532772008-07-28T08:13:00.000-05:002008-07-28T08:13:00.000-05:00I love books which is something instilled by my fa...I love books which is something instilled by my father since before I went to kindergarten. One of my still-unrealized chilhood dream was to have a room dedicated as a private library. I wish I had the time (and money!) for books but I just don't. You've described exactly how I feel about "coming-home" feeling when entering a bookstore.syarliladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475074879027649723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530193990089670986.post-78538945575554161102008-07-27T23:54:00.000-05:002008-07-27T23:54:00.000-05:00I wish I had the time to read like you do, Milena!...I wish I had the time to read like you do, Milena! My current read is called, "10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew." Not exactly bedtime reading, but it is good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com