tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post4697161964840974708..comments2023-10-25T08:47:36.436-07:00Comments on L: Book AddictLiv Rancourthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-61847709307556880792012-04-04T07:10:59.084-07:002012-04-04T07:10:59.084-07:00Don't you dare give up writing, Ellen. I need ...Don't you dare give up writing, Ellen. I need your book to add to my stack.<br />;)<br />And Cora, I like "but they keep multiplying faster than I can get rid of them." They're like rabbits that way.<br />Thanks to you both!Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-86639405848880456242012-04-04T05:38:27.111-07:002012-04-04T05:38:27.111-07:00Yes and yes and yes. Especially what Tami says re ...Yes and yes and yes. Especially what Tami says re audio and kindle books (minus the kids).<br /><br />When I think about all the books in my shelves (and on my kindle) that I haven't read yet, I either a) want to weep, because I will NEVER get through them all, since I add to the pile about 5 X faster than I can read them... or b) decide that I'll give up writing all together and just read. Much easier.Ellen Gregoryhttp://ellenvgregory.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-9649854629913469932012-04-03T16:15:13.689-07:002012-04-03T16:15:13.689-07:00Oh, yeah, I'm a member of the book hoarder clu...Oh, yeah, I'm a member of the book hoarder club. It was such a problem my family made me weed out many of my treasures. I must have gotten rid of dozens of boxes of books so now I'm down to, well we won't go there--still a lot. I keep working at getting rid of books I've read but they keep multiplying faster than I can get rid of them. Now I've started adding books to my Nook so they won't have to be stored on shelves.Corahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513930284591250364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-26708360336398069932012-04-02T16:58:22.486-07:002012-04-02T16:58:22.486-07:00I'm more than a little amazed at the response ...I'm more than a little amazed at the response this post got. I'm SO glad I'm not alone in my obsession.<br />;)<br />Thanks Adriana, Janice & Amanda for stopping by.Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-58109952590137069292012-04-02T09:20:47.325-07:002012-04-02T09:20:47.325-07:00My hold list at the library is full. Again. There&...My hold list at the library is full. Again. There's a stack of six library books on the coffee table, I just borrowed a book from a co-worker, I haven't finished the OTHER book I'm in the middle of reading, and there are now at least 30 books on my shelves unread.<br /><br />The BF says I need help. I say I need another bookshelf. And he still won't buy me a Kindle!<br /><br />I need a month away from work and everything else (yes, including writing) to get through the books. I've got some vacation time coming up...so...tempting...sitting on the couch, kitty on my feet, nothing but books books books...Amandahttp://amandakbyrne.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-77947451380731639662012-04-02T08:44:01.105-07:002012-04-02T08:44:01.105-07:00Liv, You caught us all red-handed! How did you kno...Liv, You caught us all red-handed! How did you know? What's worse is that my husband is a book hoarder, too. He does have a small book business on Amazon--that's his excuse. My excuse--I'm a writer. I have to read everything all my blogger and Twitter friends write! A your are right; it's worse when you have an e-reader.Janice Hall Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337882225693655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-60714811111534387652012-04-01T18:50:02.108-07:002012-04-01T18:50:02.108-07:00That is a heavy TBR pile! :D Thank you sooo much f...That is a heavy TBR pile! :D Thank you sooo much for picking up a copy of Her Heart's Desire! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-60408420954984055942012-04-01T13:26:43.694-07:002012-04-01T13:26:43.694-07:00Jenn - bookstores ARE dangerous, because even when...Jenn - bookstores ARE dangerous, because even when I vow to keep my wallet shut, I'll see something on sale (SALE!) and it's all over.<br />;)Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-60777018823594453702012-04-01T13:25:24.020-07:002012-04-01T13:25:24.020-07:00Oh, Tami, you are SO in. I do the same thing - buy...Oh, Tami, you are SO in. I do the same thing - buy a book for the Kindle, then if I like it buy a hard copy. Go figure...<br />;)Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-41613606118872260752012-04-01T11:03:41.198-07:002012-04-01T11:03:41.198-07:00I am requesting permission to be included in the T...I am requesting permission to be included in the Tribe of Book Addicts. My proof that I am worthy of memebership? Every room in my house has at least one bookshelf brimming with books and my nightstand is covered in them as well. The only thing I like to have filling the shelves in my house is books. <br /><br />I also always have at least one audio book in the car to listen to while driving. I get quite irritable if I don't have one to listen to. Just ask my kids.<br /><br />Also, even though I have a kindle, if I like a book I've read on it, I will often go and buy it. Why? Because I am a book addict. <br /><br />So, did I make it into the tribe? ;)Tami Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270751386180642544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-87695156489011645192012-04-01T07:56:42.677-07:002012-04-01T07:56:42.677-07:00I have the same problem, Liv. I have at least 10 b...I have the same problem, Liv. I have at least 10 books on my nightstand that I have intentions of reading, not including the one I'm reading now. Not to mention the ones I haven't moved to the nightstand yet, or the ones on my iPad (kindle whisper) that are waiting patiently for my attention. <br />Bookstores are dangerous places for me. I stay in there for hours and hours and end up wanting to buy far too many books than my budget allows, or more than I can carry to my car!Jennifer L. Oliverhttp://www.small-escapes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-59836540092541874862012-04-01T06:13:05.268-07:002012-04-01T06:13:05.268-07:00Melissa - I tell people that vampires are my spoon...Melissa - I tell people that vampires are my spoon full of sugar that helps reality go down.<br />;)Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-54701779260595319062012-04-01T06:12:28.951-07:002012-04-01T06:12:28.951-07:00Mac & Suzanne & Jodi...you guys make me fe...Mac & Suzanne & Jodi...you guys make me feel so much better! I really thought I was the only one with this little problem. One thing I didn't mention in the post is that when I get books for my kindle, I can't lend them out to people, which was one of my fave things to do.<br />Thanks for checking in!Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-76046520826815508152012-04-01T06:10:43.573-07:002012-04-01T06:10:43.573-07:00I agree, Linda. It seems weird to pay $7.99 and no...I agree, Linda. It seems weird to pay $7.99 and not have a tangible object in hand. And apologies if my language bothered you...<br />;)Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-32182260487789354982012-04-01T06:09:30.719-07:002012-04-01T06:09:30.719-07:00I'll keep your secret, Laird.
;)I'll keep your secret, Laird.<br />;)Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-77700874862926311922012-03-31T15:36:12.111-07:002012-03-31T15:36:12.111-07:00I think you have many kindred "sisters" ...I think you have many kindred "sisters" in this group, Liv, who have this same strange addiction. I'm glad I'm not the only one with stacks of books around her nightstand. My stack actually fell over the other night. Sigh. <br /><br />My favorite line of this blog: "... and the stacks of books around the nightstand in my bedroom. Because there was something about each one that intrigued me." Darn. Me, too. Something intrigues me about most books. Double sigh. <br /><br />Great post!Jodi Lea Stewarthttp://www.jodileastewart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-24252826741395986912012-03-31T14:10:52.315-07:002012-03-31T14:10:52.315-07:00hahahah! I laughed out loud when you said "if...hahahah! I laughed out loud when you said "if I want real-life drama, I'll go to work." That is SO true!!!!Melissa Groelinghttp://melissagroeling.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-69969421893130512722012-03-31T13:55:18.929-07:002012-03-31T13:55:18.929-07:00Ah, Liv. I'd need way more than 37 hours a day...Ah, Liv. I'd need way more than 37 hours a day to read the "To Be Read List" - TBR list of books. and that's for print and E.<br /><br />At least with the E, I don't need more shelves. <br /><br />I'm still reading with the kindle app on my computer, since I have not decided which reader to buy. But, once the taxes are done, I'll be buying a reader. Must decide on one.<br /> <br />Maybe, the massive TBR is just part of today's new reading world. We take comfort in knowing the books are there, waiting for us. And all those electrons really don't take much space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-2389373325290890212012-03-31T12:38:04.480-07:002012-03-31T12:38:04.480-07:00I have the same problem, Liv. Book hoarding is my ...I have the same problem, Liv. Book hoarding is my one real vice and as I'm in the last stages before releasing my first two titles, I'm completely frustrated with my lack of reading time. I have a sony e-reader, Kindle for android, and an mp3 player for audio books. Between them all I have more than 100 books waiting for me, but with so many great titles coming out every day, I can't seem to help myself. I think I may need an intervention!Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-86772334971115897952012-03-31T12:22:18.837-07:002012-03-31T12:22:18.837-07:00I'm glad you didn't call it book whore. H...I'm glad you didn't call it book whore. Honestly, that's too derogatory, especially when it involves women -- even used for fun.<br /><br />Right now, I'm not doing as much reading as I usually do. I'm doing a lot of writing or writing-related things. I'd probably buy more ebooks, but I'm not always happy with the pricing. I fundamentally object to paying $7.99 or more for an eBook. There may be a lot of hidden cost behind the book, but the impression of what I'm getting is what counts with this customer. The eBook is going to stay out there forever, while the paper version will disappear from the shelves. There is no reason the publishers couldn't bring down the price a few dollars.Linda Maye Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203020058437093901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9152710377778718003.post-56864776270326297452012-03-31T11:03:29.762-07:002012-03-31T11:03:29.762-07:00Same problem here, Liv...but at least with the kin...Same problem here, Liv...but at least with the kindle (or in my case, Nook) the bookshelves are not overflowing...lol. So...shhhhh! No one knows the extent of my book hoarding problem.Laird Sapirhttp://www.lairdsapir.comnoreply@blogger.com