Tell Me What to Read: Round 14
You may not have noticed, but I skipped Tell Me What to Read in August because I was TWO books behind (no longer!).
Fortunately (fortunately, right?!), I am now settled in with a new library card (who am I kidding? I totally had the old library card – I just updated my address and also got Ella added on which means I can now check out FORTY-FIVE books at a time, instead of my previous piddly 15 and can also request 9 books at a time, which is a lifesaver. I have, to no one’s surprise, already maxed out my requests.
I. . . .just wrote a whole paragraph about my library card. I am a sad soul.
Pretend not to notice how pathetic I am, and instead busy yourself with suggesting something for me to read in September:
1. Comment with the title of one book you think I should read (any book you want). One title only, please, lest my brain explode.
2. I’ll select one comment at random and announce it on the blog within the next week.
3. On the off-chance that I’ve already read the book you select, I’ll contact you and ask for a follow-up suggestion (make sure there is a way to contact you either by blog or email).
4. I’ll get a copy of the book and read it by the end of September.
5. I’ll write a review of it here. Even if I hate the book, I will not hate you.
I'm going to go with Amy's Eyes, by Richard Kennedy . . . again.
I love that you wrote a paragraph about your library card! I think I may have suggested this before, but I think you would like it if you enjoyed Outliers. My suggestion is Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. Interesting stuff.
I feel inordinately happy for you that you can now check out 45 books, but you can only request 9 at a time? So cruel! Anyway, I am going to suggest It's All But the Shoutin' by Rick Bragg.
Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. I'm reading it right now. It's a quick read, simply written, but the man can tell a story like no other.
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You should come to Vegas. We can check out 50 items at a time and request 21 items at a time.
B just read in our monthly newsletter that the library is now CHARGING you if you do not pick up a book that is on hold. A buck per book! Tread lightly my friend.
The Magicians by Lev Grossman (yes, this is like the sixth time in a row I've said it – I'm going to keep saying it until you read it!).
I recommend A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken
Happy Reading!
Precious Bane by Mary Webb
Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
Half the Sky
by Nicholas D Kristof
and Sheryl WuDunn
Talent Code. Quick before you defile Enna's future!!!!!
The Postmistress, by Sarah Blake. Stunning.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
I love that you can write a paragraph about library card love. I second Lisa in that I often go over my fine amount but not over my book amount. I love this time of year just to read everyone's suggestions for you and I will re-suggest Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins. p.s. a library card is the first order of business when i move…
Weisenheimer: A Childhood Subject to Debate by Mark Oppenheimer. Written by a former high school debater…recommended to a former high school debater by a former high school debater.
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
No new suggestions; haven't had much time to read. You are pathetic (just kidding!). With my first, I would read as many as 4 books a day so I could just sit and hold him. (No, it didn't spoil him.) So, hold and cuddle that baby and read, read, read.
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Okay, this one took me a while because you have already read the books I have liked most recently. However, this time, I recommend This Book is Overdue!, by Marilyn Johnson. It's kind of a rah-rah librarian book that I'm sure will cause some fist-pumping.
What is with the limit in requested books? I get limiting the number of books checked out, but why not have yourself on the list for as many books as you darn like? That rule seems rather mean-spirited to me. And now I just read Ralphie's comment about the dollar fee when you don't pick up a book you have on hold. WHAT. I am shocked and appalled.