Recent Book Activity

I am a reader, a writer, and an editor. My AVL shelf is usually pretty empty, but books listed as AVL on my shelf that are in my possession are usually available for wings or trade within the USA and Canada. I'm usually interested in joining rings and rays for books on my wishlist, so feel free to PM me if you're starting one.


Bookrings/rays I've Joined
Anansi Boys, by Neil Gaiman - Read and sent
The Mole People - Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City, by Jennifer Toth - Read and sent
The Maus series spiral - Read and sent books I and II


Book Rating Scale

Note: I took this from booklady331, who took it from Weebaby, who took it from Gizmopuddy, who took it from Sugarkane (now florafloraflora) and Scism. I've altered it slightly as my ratings are also related to my opinion of the piece as a writer and editor.

10: Excellent, at the top of its category. This book has impacted me deeply, challenged me profoundly, or has simply been a pure delight to read.
9: Great book - just a nitpick stands between it and a 10.
8: Good, solid book that I would recommend to others.
7: Good book, but it didn't grab me in a big way.
6: Decent, but not my type of book.
5: There was nothing remarkable about this book.
4: Maybe somebody else would like this. I didn't enjoy this due to the writing style, editing, or lack thereof.
3: Barely worth reading. The line between taking it and leaving it is very thin.
2: Has major problems. I don't recommend it.
1: It's hard to imagine anyone liking this book.


Last Update: March 30, 2011.