madamlibrarian's SuicideGirls Blog

I read 120 books!!! (last year was only 103). Here's the stats!!!!

* 121 books = 1 book every 3 days

* 35,733 pages = 97 pages per day

* 44 books were FREE from publishers

* 32 were for book clubs (I'm in 5)

* 16 were audio-books (over 200 hours)

* 7 published book reviews this year

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johnnydiscard:

I don't know if I would personally count the audio-books as reading (but that's a-whole-nother discussion), but it's still a very impressive number.

Dec 31, 2013

madamlibrarian:

Audiobooks are waaay worse than books. I can read a book a lot faster than listening to it, personally I never listened to audiobooks until the Library Journal offered to give them to me free for review. But I see where you're coming from @johnnydiscard. What goals did you set for yourself this year?

Jan 6, 2014

I'm now officially a librarian! Words can't describe how happy I am! Now to pay off those damn student loans!

It took me a long time to get into this book. A LONG time. I twas beautifully written and crafted but I didn't start caring until the last 100 pages of the book.

The story is centered around the tightrope artist that illegally walked between the Twin Towers in New York in 1974. Various character's stories weave around viewing that amazing sight. Thee hookers, the...
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johnnydiscard:

That's the problem with ensemble storytelling in general, for me at least. When it works, it can be amazing. But setting up that many stories takes a lot of time.

Oct 18, 2013

madamlibrarian:

The stories surrounding it were definitely more interesting, and @johnnydiscard I totally agree with you. When it's done right, ensemble storytelling can be awesome, I'm sad it didn't come together in this book.

Oct 19, 2013

It's finally here! Homecoming weekend! The one weekend out of the year where I get to reconnect with all of my sorority sisters and old college cohorts! My old roommate is coming up from Georgia and I cannot wait to start our usual shenanigans. It's going to be a blast. Forgive me if I'm not on here much this weekend because I will be getting...
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chefdaddy:

With five colleges in my town homecoming lasts for three weekends. Hope you have a blast.

Oct 11, 2013

madamlibrarian:

I had a little too much fun. Clearly I can't drink like I used to :)

Oct 13, 2013

Man I powered through this book, it took me no time at all to finish it (2 days)! It wasn't a super challenging read, but at the same time it wasn't a mindless chick romance either, this had substance.

The story all centers around a letter. A letter that has remained hidden, forgotten, and unopened for over a decade. When Cecilia stumbles upon the letter...
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I'm a huge Vivien of Holloway fan and in the Halloween spirit, I really want this dress!

http://www.vivienofholloway.com/en/category/50s%20Halterneck%20Luxury%20Dress/1950s-halterneck-luxury-dress/90/#

Finally able to log back in and BAM, new layout. Must say I like it, now to get used to it....

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madamlibrarian:

@linna No problem, it always feels good to go with a new cut or color. Your new cut happens to be extremely flattering!

Oct 8, 2013

linna:

It makes me happy that you like my new haircut :)

Oct 8, 2013

Well, after years of hearing fabulous things about Suicide Girls I finally coughed up the dough and joined. I don't know what took me so long, I follow the facebook page, I bought tickets for me and my boyfriend to see the burlesque show next month, and even bought him one of the books. Better late than never though!

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