Member: Cecrow

CollectionsYour library (286), Favorites (16), All collections (286)

Reviews286 reviews

Tagsclassic (86), 501 Must-Read (82), fantasy (72), sci-fi (39), non-fiction (38), sequel (37), young adult (31), modern fiction (29), historical fiction (21), history (15) — see all tags

MediaNot set (1), Book (285), Paper Book (253), Audiobook (1), Ebook (25)

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Recommendations158 recommendations

About me43, married male sci-fi/fantasy fan who also enjoys the classics and history (fiction and non-fiction). I sometimes value sheer entertainment over other qualities, but I've a big appreciation for good technique.

My primary goal for maintaining this profile is a personal memory aid (I can always use more of those), but I'm also fond of making lists in general so this helps feed that obsession. It records what I've been reading (regardless of whether I borrowed or own it).

Someday, one of these days, sooner or later, I might write a novel myself. Or die first, one or the other.

About my libraryI've read and own considerably more than what's listed here but I'm only adding as I read, while sometimes deleting titles that prove forgettable. I average one or two books a month (15-20pgs in 30min is fast for me). For that reason I'm very careful about what I choose, which is probably (and happily) why I give so many positive reviews. Discounting the occasional impulsiveness, I can pretty much tell you the titles I'll be reading several months in advance.

5 stars = especially memorable (perfection not required)
4.5 stars = more than I expected, impressed me
4 stars = met my expectations, I recommend this one
3.5 stars = let me down in some minor way, not quite right
3 stars = disappointing, below expectations

If I read anything worse, you probably won't hear about it.

Groups501 Must-Read Books, All Writers Considered, Bestsellers over the Years, Book Listers UNITE!, Book reviewers, Canadian Bookworms, Famous voluminous novels, FantasyFans, Geeks who love the Classics, Historical Fiction —show all groups, Hobnob with Authors, Japanese Culture, Japanese Literature, Jewish History, Literary Snobs, Medieval Europe, Medieval Warfare, Must read classics, Science Fiction Fans, Someone explain it to me..., Spam Fighters!, TBR Challenge, Writer-readers

Favorite authorsIsaac Asimov, Pierre Berton, Jorge Luis Borges, Thornton W. Burgess, Italo Calvino, Jacqueline Carey, Agatha Christie, James Clavell, Joseph Conrad, Charles Dickens, Stephen R. Donaldson, Umberto Eco, Steven Erikson, E. M. Forster, Mark Helprin, Frank Herbert, Hermann Hesse, Henry James, Gary Jennings, James Joyce, Guy Gavriel Kay, Harper Lee, George R. R. Martin, Haruki Murakami, Ayn Rand, Michael Scott Rohan, J. K. Rowling, Paul Scott, Robert Silverberg, Dan Simmons, John Steinbeck, J. R. R. Tolkien, Tad Williams, Alette Willis, Gene Wolfe (Shared favorites)

VenuesFavorites | Visited

Favorite bookstoresAllison the Bookman, Chapters - Kanata, Chapters - Pinecrest, Chapters - Sudbury, Coles - Northgate Square, Gulliver's Quality Books and Toys, Second Story Books, The Book Market - Bell's Corners, The Owl Pen

Favorite librariesNorth Bay Public Library

Other favoritesValue Village

Membership LibraryThing Early Reviewers/Member Giveaway

LocationNorth Bay, Ontario, Canada

Account typepublic, lifetime

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Member sinceDec 14, 2007