tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post2530803571609277217..comments2024-03-28T01:52:45.271-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata MasseyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-59872733224442220302018-01-11T17:58:53.961-07:002018-01-11T17:58:53.961-07:00Well, the way this library system works is that fe...Well, the way this library system works is that few books are available at branches, a few shelves of popular books and then 3-4 bookcases of dvd's and 4 bookcases of fiction.<br /><br />A few years ago slews of books were taken out of the branches and put in storage or thrown out. A branch in the east 30s had five bookcases of mysteries. I was in heaven when I went there. But then the library administration whittled down that branch's mysteries to one bookshelf.<br /><br />One copy is kept in the main library, which is not very accessible, and it does not circulate. So, it doesn't work for me.<br /><br />So, the only way to get circulating books is to reserve them online within the system's website.<br /><br />But the buyers for the library system buy popular authors' books, mostly U.S., and a few books from abroad -- the most popularly read in the U.S.<br /><br />I keep asking for books to be ordered, 2 copies, just for them to circulate.<br /><br />But they order hundreds of dvd's, more than books.<br /><br />Even with this new book about Trump, "Fire and Fury," there are 49 copies in the system, and yesterday, 1540 holds.<br /><br />I'm still waiting for the system to have many non-U.S. books. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-8244326311101402852018-01-11T02:04:51.716-07:002018-01-11T02:04:51.716-07:00That's obviously what brings in the most patro...That's obviously what brings in the most patrons to that particular branch, and I've noticed that a lot of people won't pick up a book unless it's a blockbuster. *sigh*Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-52205768645436316722018-01-10T23:05:38.729-07:002018-01-10T23:05:38.729-07:00Library has only one copy with two on order, and 4...Library has only one copy with two on order, and 49 holds. This library system is so weird, orders lots of dvd's, not too many books unless they are by a blockbuster U.S. author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75543930251444698282018-01-10T02:12:58.681-07:002018-01-10T02:12:58.681-07:00I hope you enjoy it! Massey had me living in 1920s...I hope you enjoy it! Massey had me living in 1920s Bombay right along with Perveen.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-62768640777086095712018-01-10T00:13:56.782-07:002018-01-10T00:13:56.782-07:00This is one I must track down! thanks for the revi...This is one I must track down! thanks for the review.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-19936150461789089062018-01-09T13:28:12.126-07:002018-01-09T13:28:12.126-07:00Now I know what will start off your best read list...Now I know what will start off your best read list this year. Always look forward to seeing what it will be. I put in a library request for this book.Lynn T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08920789124947857728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-54922911682433242842018-01-09T08:22:20.770-07:002018-01-09T08:22:20.770-07:00Listening to her and Barbara talk at The Poisoned ...Listening to her and Barbara talk at The Poisoned Pen was so much fun, and so interesting!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-88351389170963556252018-01-09T08:21:24.888-07:002018-01-09T08:21:24.888-07:00I think you'd enjoy her Rei Shimura series, to...I think you'd enjoy her Rei Shimura series, too, Margot.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-53531306583135525232018-01-09T08:20:17.019-07:002018-01-09T08:20:17.019-07:00Especially cleaning. It's a time suck. You do ...Especially cleaning. It's a time suck. You do it once and then you have to turn right around and do it again. Like laundry. Speaking of which, it's time to do mine!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-25859699230634688652018-01-09T07:16:23.093-07:002018-01-09T07:16:23.093-07:00I used to read the Rei Shimura books too and was e...I used to read the Rei Shimura books too and was excited to see this new series. It's definitely on my radar and I love what you said about the story. Sujata Massey will be at Malice and I'm definitely going to hope that she appears on a panel and that I can attend that panel. I'd love to hear her speak about her writing. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-73559837198402023472018-01-09T05:45:26.364-07:002018-01-09T05:45:26.364-07:00Oh, this looks great, Cathy! You had me at the set...Oh, this looks great, Cathy! You had me at the setting and context, to be honest. I've not read Massey before, but it won't be long before I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-10260741863453025462018-01-09T02:31:58.144-07:002018-01-09T02:31:58.144-07:00Glad you liked this tantalizing-looking book.
B...Glad you liked this tantalizing-looking book. <br /><br />But what a dilemma! I really want to read this, but put a bunch of books on hold at the library and they're "in transit." And I'm reading slowly these days.<br /><br />What a dilemma to have: So many good books recommended for 2017 here and at a few other blogs. Well, forget tasks, paying bills, cleaning, errands.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com