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Fiction

AmyStrange

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6. I used to do the same thing, except...

Reply to bif (Reply #5)

Wed Jul 29, 2020, 02:21 PM

Jul 2020

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I started from the first book by author A in mystery fiction (this was so long ago, I can't remember who it was. I think it was A. A. Fair---pseudonym for Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason) and took each book home in order.

I got through two book shelves before reaching one that was so badly written... I couldn't get through it.

Now, I do what you do, but haven't done it in a while.

I've run across some really good books that I would never have read otherwise.

It's a good idea.
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Our library has a great new service. [View all] bif Jul 2020 OP

Our libraries are treasures Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #1

Nice! I like the city of STLMO libraries too, they've been always a resource for me. Unfortunately SWBTATTReg Jul 2020 #4

Have you tried it yet? AmyStrange Jul 2020 #2

Out of the five books she recommended... bif Jul 2020 #5

I used to do the same thing, except... AmyStrange Jul 2020 #6

Sounds great!!! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #3

Read-alikes! murielm99 Jul 2020 #7

when i was playing sheepshead(german card game) on yahoo. i would just explore. pansypoo53219 Jul 2020 #8