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Post Number:#136  Postby Bighuey » 02 Aug 2011, 08:42

I have some favorites I have read over a few times, Collected Works Of H. P. Lovecraft, the Sherlock Holmes stories, Lord Of The Rings but mostly I get rid of books after I read them.
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Post Number:#137  Postby Heidi76 » 03 Aug 2011, 03:16

About 400. I want my own private library someday :wink: . My daughters are reading more and more so we have books everywhere...
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Post Number:#138  Postby Mel Carriere » 03 Aug 2011, 10:48

There are plenty of books I've read more than once but there is usually about a ten year time period in between reads.
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Post Number:#139  Postby Geili001 » 04 Aug 2011, 02:22

a bunch
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Post Number:#140  Postby Inspiro Assistant » 04 Aug 2011, 03:26

I read Sword of Shanarra of Terry Brooks, it is the same as the novel of Sherlock Holmes. Have you read that?

Bighuey wrote:I have some favorites I have read over a few times, Collected Works Of H. P. Lovecraft, the Sherlock Holmes stories, Lord Of The Rings but mostly I get rid of books after I read them.
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Post Number:#141  Postby Stella » 04 Aug 2011, 03:27

I was curious so I actually went and counted.
I have exactly 315 fictional books in my bedroom (housed in three overflowing floor-to-ceiling bookcases). I didn't include the non-fiction because those don't count. Not bad for someone who's only been reading 'seriously' for about 5 years!
I wonder how much I've spent on books over the years. Thousands probably.
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Post Number:#142  Postby Inspiro Assistant » 04 Aug 2011, 03:30

I have a few books but I love to read them over and over again. But not everyday, everytime I am in the mood.

Mel Carriere wrote:There are plenty of books I've read more than once but there is usually about a ten year time period in between reads.
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Post Number:#143  Postby Stella » 04 Aug 2011, 03:33

Inspiro Assistant wrote:I have a few books but I love to read them over and over again. But not everyday, everytime I am in the mood.

Mel Carriere wrote:There are plenty of books I've read more than once but there is usually about a ten year time period in between reads.


Me too. Some of my books are so well-read that they stay open when I lay them on the table. My Harry Potter books probably receive the most love from me. I must have read the series close to 20 times :lol:
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Post Number:#144  Postby Inspiro Assistant » 04 Aug 2011, 03:39

I haven't read the book of Harry Potter, is it enjoyable to read than to watch?

Stella wrote:
Inspiro Assistant wrote:I have a few books but I love to read them over and over again. But not everyday, everytime I am in the mood.

Mel Carriere wrote:There are plenty of books I've read more than once but there is usually about a ten year time period in between reads.


Me too. Some of my books are so well-read that they stay open when I lay them on the table. My Harry Potter books probably receive the most love from me. I must have read the series close to 20 times :lol:
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Post Number:#145  Postby Stella » 04 Aug 2011, 03:44

Yes! The books are much better than the movies (as is usually the case). You should read them if you get the chance. You must be the last remaining person on earth who hasn't read them already haha.

Inspiro Assistant wrote:I haven't read the book of Harry Potter, is it enjoyable to read than to watch?

Stella wrote:
Inspiro Assistant wrote:I have a few books but I love to read them over and over again. But not everyday, everytime I am in the mood.

Mel Carriere wrote:There are plenty of books I've read more than once but there is usually about a ten year time period in between reads.


Me too. Some of my books are so well-read that they stay open when I lay them on the table. My Harry Potter books probably receive the most love from me. I must have read the series close to 20 times :lol:
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Post Number:#146  Postby Inspiro Assistant » 04 Aug 2011, 03:48

Okay, since you insist :)

Stella wrote:Yes! The books are much better than the movies (as is usually the case). You should read them if you get the chance. You must be the last remaining person on earth who hasn't read them already haha.

Inspiro Assistant wrote:I haven't read the book of Harry Potter, is it enjoyable to read than to watch?

Stella wrote:
Inspiro Assistant wrote:I have a few books but I love to read them over and over again. But not everyday, everytime I am in the mood.

Mel Carriere wrote:There are plenty of books I've read more than once but there is usually about a ten year time period in between reads.


Me too. Some of my books are so well-read that they stay open when I lay them on the table. My Harry Potter books probably receive the most love from me. I must have read the series close to 20 times :lol:
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Post Number:#147  Postby Bighuey » 04 Aug 2011, 08:43

Inspiro Assistant wrote:I read Sword of Shanarra of Terry Brooks, it is the same as the novel of Sherlock Holmes. Have you read that?

Bighuey wrote:I have some favorites I have read over a few times, Collected Works Of H. P. Lovecraft, the Sherlock Holmes stories, Lord Of The Rings but mostly I get rid of books after I read them.
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I havent read Sword Of Shanarra altho Ive heard of it, Ill check it out. Ive never read the Harry Potter books either. I saw some of the movies but I wasnt impressed with them. The first one was pretty good but the others I didnt care for at all. I might get some of the books, Ive heard so many good reviews about them they must be good.
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Post Number:#148  Postby Inspiro Assistant » 05 Aug 2011, 03:21

Right Bighuey! Harry Potter doesn't get my interest but I got curious now..
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Post Number:#149  Postby Geili001 » 05 Aug 2011, 06:32

I have no idea but they are more than 100 for sure. I doubt I will ever have the chance to count all of them
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Post Number:#150  Postby CrystalRosette » 07 Aug 2011, 17:49

Around 400... But if you count the text books and other non-fictional books I'll probably reach a thousand.
For a person who started taking reading seriously 4 years ago, that's quite an achievement :lol:

Those are the books I own, as for what my family own we'd probably be well over 4 thousand. My parents are bookworms!
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