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I can get some books from my building which has kind of

an in house library and other books from goodwill industries which sell books for $.79 or $1.25   Also, some people get books from book fairs that charge less than $3 a book and you can exchange books at that rate.

posted by SlyCy on October 31, 2005 at 6:20 AM | link to this | reply

Most local libraries give away some free books occasionally. Ours does it

most of the time because so many people get rid of old books by giving them to the library....And booksales occur every so often there.  Some books are sold for 25 cents each.  Even bookstores occasionally have this type of sale....

posted by Decshak_ on March 24, 2005 at 4:03 AM | link to this | reply

Have fun reading!

I'd love to hear your opinion of the books you finish.  Take care

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on November 15, 2004 at 8:27 AM | link to this | reply

I guess not reading when you are writing is quite common suoynya.

posted by SlyCy on November 14, 2004 at 5:56 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you beachbelle. I wondered if I were weird.

posted by SlyCy on November 14, 2004 at 5:55 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you amazman. I'm glad you liked the post.

posted by SlyCy on November 14, 2004 at 5:55 AM | link to this | reply

I start more project than I do finish them...

posted by amazman on November 13, 2004 at 11:51 PM | link to this | reply

When I blog I don't read enough books either although my reading ...

of non-ficton continues. Yes I read more or I write more

posted by beachbelle on November 13, 2004 at 11:47 PM | link to this | reply

I'm only on chapter 4, page 35.

I've had my book for a few months but I read slower than the average person. I was told you write better when you do it smaller increments of time. For me, a catchy title always motivates me to at least start a blog. I have to work a part 2 to a blog I started and I'm still not ready for posting. Take the time needed. Writing is sometimes liken to exercising, you do get sore. Allow those muscle to heal but then get right back there.

Excellent post.

posted by amazman on November 13, 2004 at 11:10 PM | link to this | reply

I find that while I have ideas for blogs

I can't seem to concentrate properly on a book....which is crazy as I am an avid reader and usually devour a book easily in one day. Since I discovered this site, I have had the same book for nearly a month and am not even a third of the way through!!

posted by suomynona on November 13, 2004 at 10:55 PM | link to this | reply

I'm currently reading Patricia Cornwell's 'Trace'

For me. writing has become therapeutic. I guess I will be blogging here for a while. Return soon. I like your style.

posted by amazman on November 13, 2004 at 10:51 PM | link to this | reply