Recent Book Activity

I blog about books and other things literary at Reading My Life Away. Drop by for a visit!



There is never enough bookshelf space in my house! See my bookshelves on flickr.com, and note the piles of books on the floor!

MOJOSMOM TURNS 55
The year I turned 55, I released 55 books during the week beginning July 12th. Each has, in addition to a regular BookCrossing label, a special "Mojosmom Birthday Release" label, and is so designated in the release notes.

I'm a lawyer in real life, it helps pay for the books.

And the cat food. I have two furry things. Lilith, the elder, is a lovely brownish-gray tabby with white socks and bib, who very much stands on her dignity. Mojo (from whence cometh my screen name) is a lively black cat who thinks everything is a cat toy. [I lost Mr. Mojo on November 13, 2005. He had been ill for a while, and died peacefully at home.] In January, 2006, I adopted an adorable and feisty little grey cat called Marissa. She is giving Lilith a run for her money!

See my cats here




Best thing I ever did when I moved to my new place was have floor-to-ceiling bookcases built in my study (it's not as grand as it sounds, but I love it - thanks to these guys: 57th Street Bookcases).

My collection tends toward literature, with a hefty helping of art & architecture, textiles, Japanese art, travel, history, and books on books. Actually, I'll read just about anything, if it's well-written. I am lucky enough to live in a neighborhood with several good used and independent bookstores. Hyde Park Bookstores

When not reading books, I'm making them. Yes, I made the fatal error several years ago of taking a beginning bookbinding class, and now I'm hooked.
Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts
Chicago Hand Bookbinders

What else? I love opera, jazz (especially Chicago's own Patricia Barber),early music, and theater; fortunately, we have plenty of all in Chicago.

My books at LibraryThing.com

I have book rings going for
Banned Books [NOTE: This book is home now] and
The Little Sister [NOTE: Sadly, this book disappeared on its journey :-( ]
And book rays for MeTalk Pretty One Day [NOTE: This book also has been lost. However, PenelopePitstop is going to try to replace it.]
and Lost in a Good Book
Abortion: The Clash of Absolutes In Progress