tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3130038487981229581..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Let’s Talk TBRsLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50697646258476860662011-08-18T08:23:00.834-04:002011-08-18T08:23:00.834-04:00Yeah, well up here, we'll do anything to avoid...Yeah, well up here, we'll do anything to avoid frostbite. LOLAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5071050303841805962011-08-18T00:39:50.697-04:002011-08-18T00:39:50.697-04:00Anita, I'm doubly - no, triply - impressed. Yo...Anita, I'm doubly - no, triply - impressed. You could have been a librarian! You go, girl!Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17372210640108572072011-08-17T23:48:52.578-04:002011-08-17T23:48:52.578-04:00Suzie, I keep track of my research books with Book...Suzie, I keep track of my research books with Book Tracker but like I said before, the older books don't have ISBN numbers so it takes longer to log in. So far I have about 175 books - or 1/3 of my research library - on Book Tracker. <br /><br />It's really easy to find them on my shelves, because I group them according to topic much like a real library:<br /><br />- The Old West & USAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89518995062666613952011-08-17T23:33:06.634-04:002011-08-17T23:33:06.634-04:00Lisa, you have a very admirable goal. I used to al...Lisa, you have a very admirable goal. I used to allow myself a certain $$ amount per month for books. I've cut that in half, so I'm trying to be disciplined, but I have a long way to go. Still, I'm trying. I do trade books with one of my friends. She buys some and I buy some and when we get together, be each bring a bag of books.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34506072398076608992011-08-17T23:04:54.254-04:002011-08-17T23:04:54.254-04:00But Dina, I don't have a problem.But Dina, <i>I</i> don't have a problem.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-19675359336582934402011-08-17T21:18:50.225-04:002011-08-17T21:18:50.225-04:00Anita, I think there might be a twelve-step progra...Anita, I think there might be a twelve-step program for people like you ;)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-61751911200469011812011-08-17T21:07:41.414-04:002011-08-17T21:07:41.414-04:00I've been trying very hard to be disciplined a...I've been trying very hard to be disciplined about my book buying. My goal is to read the books I have before I buy new. And to pass them along to other readers when I'm done. Unless of course it's one of the rare keepers. I've been doing pretty well all year. Only bought a few must-haves hot off the presses. Slowly my TBR pile is shrinking. <br /><br />For me it was partially an Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8325921981177946592011-08-17T19:43:09.125-04:002011-08-17T19:43:09.125-04:00Anita, I just saw your comment about the research ...Anita, I just saw your comment about the research books. Please. Get started counting and sharing that process, because I really want to know how you keep those straight. I'm quite sure you have a system. I never imagined you were so organized. It blows my mind.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16463787066977325842011-08-17T19:39:27.972-04:002011-08-17T19:39:27.972-04:00Wow! Anita! You have rendered me speechless. I tru...Wow! Anita! You have rendered me speechless. I truly don't know what to say. I can only dream of being that organized. My, oh my! <br /><br />Email me the books you're missing. Since I'm trying to downsize (due to allergies) maybe I can fill in a gap or two. :)Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81545897619892328692011-08-17T19:22:21.415-04:002011-08-17T19:22:21.415-04:00Oh, and please let's not even start on my rese...Oh, and please let's not even start on my research books.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80784932475895779692011-08-17T18:13:07.793-04:002011-08-17T18:13:07.793-04:00Susie, I gave a problem with keeping books, too, u...Susie, I gave a problem with keeping books, too, until they make me sneeze. I have a goal to become a sort-of minimalist by the end of this year. Right now it isn't looking so good...<br /><br />I'm so glad you're back. I missed you!Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77232501299452182322011-08-17T18:08:46.184-04:002011-08-17T18:08:46.184-04:00I said I'd never lie to you Inkies, so here g...I said I'd never lie to you Inkies, so here goes...<br /><br />- 530 series books of which there are 6 completed series and the rest are missing books in their continuing stories. (I like going on a treasure hunt at library sales, used book stores and yard/garage sales to fill in the missing ones.) <br /><br />- 60 Love Inspired, LIH and LIS books waiting to complete a series<br /><br />- Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-45303467662123491652011-08-17T18:07:49.486-04:002011-08-17T18:07:49.486-04:00I usually don't read scary books either, Dina,...I usually don't read scary books either, Dina, but I do like suspense. I'll try his one of these days.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31496342683583536162011-08-17T15:03:17.145-04:002011-08-17T15:03:17.145-04:00Fun post, Suzie. Sadly, my TBR piles are starting ...Fun post, Suzie. Sadly, my TBR piles are starting to lean. A few of them are books I feel I *should* read, but most of them are *wants* and I look at them longingly from time to time.<br /><br />I'm a book keeper, too. I should seriously cull a few out to make room for new ones. :-)Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1290180056161869452011-08-17T14:54:40.086-04:002011-08-17T14:54:40.086-04:00Sorry, I haven't read hers. I usually don'...Sorry, I haven't read hers. I usually don't read scary books. I bought Steven's first book for my husband, then read it because I planned to take a class from him. Then Steven made me promise to read book two, and now I'm stuck.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31621139125508191222011-08-17T14:23:41.501-04:002011-08-17T14:23:41.501-04:00Dina, have you read Tess Gerritsen? Are they scari...Dina, have you read Tess Gerritsen? Are they scarier than her books? Hers are about as scary as I can handle - and sometimes they're too much for me. But I keep reading them. What does that say about me?Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-44739976502349265642011-08-17T13:37:32.839-04:002011-08-17T13:37:32.839-04:00Thanks Amber. I'm so glad you posted about Goo...Thanks Amber. I'm so glad you posted about Goodreads. And I'm so glad to know another OCD-er. ;-)Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47381267856535448012011-08-17T13:21:35.698-04:002011-08-17T13:21:35.698-04:00Hey DeAnna,
Libraries in Heaven? Yes! I'm all...Hey DeAnna,<br /><br />Libraries in Heaven? Yes! I'm all for it.<br /><br />I have books that keep getting pushed aside, too. I'm not sure why since I wanted to read them so badly when I bought them. I guess there are times when I have to in the mood for certain things. I did buy the Amish Vampire book, and I know I'll have to read that on a nice sunny day and finish it the same day .Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86272385172240973692011-08-17T13:09:56.859-04:002011-08-17T13:09:56.859-04:00Yeah, they're darn scary, but I've kind of...Yeah, they're darn scary, but I've kind of gotten used to it now.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17932901364919127532011-08-17T13:05:06.302-04:002011-08-17T13:05:06.302-04:00Dina! I am so thrilled about your reviews! Yay! Co...Dina! I am so thrilled about your reviews! Yay! Congratulations, it is very well deserved. I can't wait for a follow up book to add to my TBR.<br /><br />My mom loves Steven James. I have his in my TBR, but since my mom loves them, I'm afraid they might be too scary. But I'll read them one of these days.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56382576075601213572011-08-17T12:58:59.580-04:002011-08-17T12:58:59.580-04:00Suzie,
So glad you enjoyed the post and that I wa...Suzie,<br /><br />So glad you enjoyed the post and that I was able to introduce you to Goodreads! :D It's a wonderful program. <br /><br />I'll be responding to your comment on the BB, too - 'cause I'm OCD like that. ;)<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1949477712460353502011-08-17T12:43:33.578-04:002011-08-17T12:43:33.578-04:00Ugh, my TBR stacks are out of control.
My problem...Ugh, my TBR stacks are out of control.<br /><br />My problem is that I have tons (literally) of books I want to read for pleasure and tons I need to read for review and/or endorsement. Those last usually need to get taken care of within a certain amount of time (and yes, I'm behind), so the others just sit.<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />Do we get to have libraries in heaven?DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64280941683479821252011-08-17T12:15:07.940-04:002011-08-17T12:15:07.940-04:00Thanks for mentioning me, Suzie ;) And may I add t...Thanks for mentioning me, Suzie ;) And may I add that Dance of the Dandelion currently has pure five star ratings on all the review sites. Certainly a moment to enjoy while it lasts. LOL.<br /><br />I always start with books I need to read: influencer, endorser, reviewer. I usually do those in the order they come unless one's on a close deadline.<br /><br />Then I just pick by whim. Favorite Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83915588505057042822011-08-17T11:33:44.476-04:002011-08-17T11:33:44.476-04:00Oh, Christy! I've determined that we should ne...Oh, Christy! I've determined that we should never be ashamed of how many books we have. We're helping the economy. Lol!<br /><br />I didn't know what goodreads was until I read Amber's blog post. I can't wait to check it out - after my final exams next week.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40075622426171673902011-08-17T11:31:18.606-04:002011-08-17T11:31:18.606-04:00Hi Anne! I can't wait to and YOUR book to my T...Hi Anne! I can't wait to and YOUR book to my TBR! I hope it's very soon. :-)<br /><br />You know, I figure there will come a day when I'll get to read every book in my TBR. I just hope it's on a beach somewhere warm.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.com