I set myself to read 50 books this year. Just random titles that I could find in no particular order. I started with e-books but I have a stash waiting to be read. I love Goodreads since I am able to view some reviews of several books that I like to read including memoirs, biographies and book of poems but most are fiction books that I found in several trips at Booksale. There are several volumes (all brand new) that a friend brought home from the US, books that I’ve long wanted to have but never got the chance to find them here. Ah, I forgot, there is one particular book that I want to read this year which was recommended by a fellow blogger. It’s One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp. Maybe when I look and search long enough, I’ll find a copy. Wish me luck.
There was a time when I kept a virtual library at Shelfari but then I forgot my password and most of the books I have listed there are now gone so I have started to create another online library at Goodreads. I am not pissed off by some negative reviews of the books I am reading, their choices, their taste in reading and the way they admire the stories are not mine. It does not always follow that when one reader gives it a two-star, you would put it aside because it is not good. Sometimes I am even challenged to read a book with low ratings/reviews.
Goodreads says I am two books ahead of schedule which is roughly translated to 6% of the 50 books I promised myself to read this year. I am on my fourth book now, a book by Nicholas Sparks. It’s been a while since I read one of his works and the last time was when I joined a large crowd at The Podium for his book signing in 2011. It was the only book-signing event I attended so far but it was a lovely and unforgettable experience.
I found these beautiful book quotes that I want to share with you. It’s amazing how reading could take you anywhere you want to go.
Beautfiul quotes on reading and a good inspiration for 2015. Thank you.
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Thanks 🙂
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Hi Arlene. I found that book on Amazon.co.uk. I know you can’t get Amazon there, but I clicked ‘buy used’, and it is available from Books Squared USA in Texas, with international shipping. It is not expensive. (By UK standards.)
http://www.abebooks.com/books-squared-dallas-tx-u.s.a/54448258/sf
I hope that helps.
Best wishes from England, Pete.
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Thanks a lot for the link Pete but I guess it is a little impractical to order it abroad unless there is someone coming home to bring it here. The cost of postage is more of a problem. I am afraid to use my credit card on international purchase especially if it is online. Two years ago, my friend sent me 3 books from the US (paperback copies) and she paid for the shipping cost (special mail) but when it was delivered to me, our post office made me pay P1,600. The cost of the three books was less than that.
Thanks again! I really hope I could find a copy here.
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happy reading, Arlene! 🙂
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Thanks lolaWi, I hope I’ll be able to finish those 50 books 🙂
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