tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post3592342806267705455..comments2024-03-29T03:55:29.519+01:00Comments on My Life in Flip Flops: I've always been a borrowerJennyffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08133651986287619972noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-11435229773096083282011-03-15T08:27:03.806+01:002011-03-15T08:27:03.806+01:00I've noticed the high cost of paperbacks in ch...I've noticed the high cost of paperbacks in charity shops too and I've actually stopped buying them. I get them from car boot sales now or have swaps with friends, which can be quite fun. Although my latest swap has yielded about 15 vampire and werewolf books which I'm really not sure about but my friend is a big fan so I will dutifully plough my way though. <br /><br />We have a very small library near us and I have pretty much been through all of their stock on the things that interest me over the last six years. I give them suggestions about new books to get, but I think they're having their funding cut so not many of them appear on the shelves. I must try the inter library loans system if they do it.Steelhttp://steelkitten.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-8160181662730381652011-03-03T14:48:22.368+01:002011-03-03T14:48:22.368+01:00I really enjoyed reading this post. It seems like ...I really enjoyed reading this post. It seems like all people who enjoy libraries grew up with them. What a shame if cutbacks prevent future generations from getting so much from being a library member. I'm really enjoying borrowing books from the library again, particularly cookbooks where I can copy one or two recipes and then return them. I love the online catalogue too - it's like Amazon only cheaper! xPinkCatJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323032970862942723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-25590426403287769072011-03-01T14:53:57.121+01:002011-03-01T14:53:57.121+01:00I love a good library, always have, love a good bo...I love a good library, always have, love a good book too, my current read is a Beverley Nichols one. As a kid most of the Enid Byltons topped my list, now I'm much more varied but still love a good mystery. They doubled the size of my local library last year and it's very popular, I go to use the computers too when I'm on a family history kick, as they have subscriptions to sites I'd have to pay for ordinarily. I love my library, it's a great resource.<br /><br />Hugs<br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-74837412492315868302011-03-01T14:35:22.418+01:002011-03-01T14:35:22.418+01:00This post was very special to me as books and libr...This post was very special to me as books and libraries have always been part of my life. It is so sad when I keeping reading of libraries under threat in the UK.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-90453001217668174352011-02-28T16:40:09.562+01:002011-02-28T16:40:09.562+01:00The local public libary is my second home. I'...The local public libary is my second home. I'm there so often, the librarian knows me by my first name (and this is a town of about 25,000 people). and not just books, they have a large selection of movies on dvd, vhs, and books on cd. i've been a library lover since 1st grade (6 years old).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-87373003736924211852011-02-28T14:56:42.075+01:002011-02-28T14:56:42.075+01:00Very fun to see your book collections, Jenny! I...Very fun to see your book collections, Jenny! I've always loved books & reading, and connecting with those who do too. I loved books even before I could read. My mum tells stories of how I would sit for hours just looking at books when I was 2 years old and on. The Beatrix Potter books were among the first library books I borrowed too, I remember that! I love libraries. And hubby & I use our local library weekly--it's always a highlight of the week to go to the library! Happy Days ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-66723488831399681352011-02-28T09:15:55.568+01:002011-02-28T09:15:55.568+01:00We have no excuses here about not using the librar...We have no excuses here about not using the library - it comes to our village twice a month in the shape of a big bus, but how long that will continue is anyone's guess.Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638424388530718289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-70768481706255201352011-02-27T21:58:07.170+01:002011-02-27T21:58:07.170+01:00Since I've been trying to watch what I spend I...Since I've been trying to watch what I spend I use the library to 'try before I buy' which I find especially useful when it comes to cookery books.<br /><br />In response to your comment on my post about Ebay...I have decided that anyone who buys from me is in for a treat...I send emails telling them when I'm going to post...wrap in tissue paper and try to be as nice as I can.Gigibirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171021812450232039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-54110839956432532662011-02-27T19:50:13.680+01:002011-02-27T19:50:13.680+01:00I remember coming home from my first day at school...I remember coming home from my first day at school, bitterly disappointed that I hadn't learned to read! I agree with you that the price of books in charity shops has jumped up. Given how cheaply you can buy paperbacks when supermarkets and WH Smith have them on special offer, why would you pay only slightly less for a used copy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-25915856797008781822011-02-27T19:47:56.368+01:002011-02-27T19:47:56.368+01:00Funny you should post about joining your library a...Funny you should post about joining your library as I've been planning on doing the same here. There's no threat of closure yet but you never know.love those cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251676130165434278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-88410794689946946382011-02-27T18:15:51.481+01:002011-02-27T18:15:51.481+01:00I ALWAYS have my full quota of library books out. ...I ALWAYS have my full quota of library books out. I sincerely hope my local one doesn't close as it has recently been given a full refurbishment. I often borrow CDs too.menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-6548173705102436482011-02-27T13:17:06.641+01:002011-02-27T13:17:06.641+01:00I love libraries too. Just found out also that you...I love libraries too. Just found out also that you can download audio books for free, so you can knit and listen to an audio book at the same time. I have noticed that our local library stocks lots of knitting books now which is brilliant. Love reading your blog.knittingsalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170100057873553268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-80422451726205537462011-02-26T10:54:47.175+01:002011-02-26T10:54:47.175+01:00I've been reading your blog for quite a while ...I've been reading your blog for quite a while now but have never commented (or at least I don't think I have - dreadful memory!), but this post has spurred me into leaving my thoughts.<br />I LOVE reading; despite the fact that I am a book hoarder (and about to write a post on my own blog attesting to the fact) I am a weekly visitor to the library where my little boy and I attend a Rhymetime session for the under-5s. There's so much more available at libraries than just a few dusty old books to borrow - there are newspapers and magazines to browse, CDs and DVDs to borrow, computers to use, books to buy (if you can't resist the urge to own, like me), craft, singing and storytime sessions to attend, book groups, local authors giving talks. Our local group of libraries even send out emails detailing upcoming events so you don't have to miss a thing.<br />And, I find there's just something so relaxing (and at the same time exciting) about walking into a library and being surrounded by the joy that is BOOKS!Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888014986650598361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-54458608014198071002011-02-25T23:14:51.212+01:002011-02-25T23:14:51.212+01:00I must admit that I don't use my local library...I must admit that I don't use my local library anywhere near as much as I should. Both Mr JK and I are great readers, and the house is full of books (and the loft too!)josiekittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785710144572421726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-29548874180557542362011-02-25T23:13:26.217+01:002011-02-25T23:13:26.217+01:00We have a briliant local library and Mr Snoops bor...We have a briliant local library and Mr Snoops borrows regularly. Me? Well, I have a weakness for stashing favourite books. I have many, many, many. Like you, reading has been a passion since childhood; I studied English Lit for my degree. I collect paperbacks in the same way that I collect yarn!!!!! Rossnoopydogknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471735246770038610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080816235590144089.post-31212421238134503562011-02-25T22:07:28.058+01:002011-02-25T22:07:28.058+01:00I can quite happily loose track of time in the lib...I can quite happily loose track of time in the library.........there are lovely seating areas to sit and browse through your chosen books before they are taken home........our library also houses the local museum, a knitting group, various mums and tots groups, warhammer gaming group and a local book club.......I'm hoping it never gets chosen for the axe.<br /><br />florrie xkimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130436554864618514noreply@blogger.com