Damn, I've lost the list in which I had noted down a whole list of books which I wanted to make reservations for at the library through the online reservation system.
Note to self: Never scribble notes on pieces of paper and leave them lying around. They almost always disappear for some reason or another.
Argh...now I have to compile my list again. Worst thing is that I can't seem to recall the books!
But have I ever mentioned how I love the online reservation system? I may have done so, but heck, I'm just going to do so again. Instead of waiting for books I want to miraculously appear on the shelves (they usually don't), I now usually do a search for it online through the National Library's OPAC system and make a reservation for it. Most of the time I can find the book I want.
What's also good is that I can choose which library branch I want to pick the book up at. I usually pick the library nearest my home. Anyway, I only need to pay a nominal sum of $1.55 for this service. It's all good for me 'cos this way I don't have to spend vast amounts of money buying books to satisfy my thirst for them, and it doesn't clog up my shelves at home, which are already overflowing! Unless I fall head over heels in love with a book and it's an absolutely must-have, I'm not inclined to buy it. Hence I'd rather borrow it first, have a read to see how it is, and will then decide whether to have it in my collection.
I know it might be a little weird to buy books only after I've read them, but that's the way it works for me. I like the knowledge of having a good book on my shelf so that I can pick it up anytime I want.
Yes yes, I'm terribly neurotic when it comes to books! Some of my good friends are like that too. I guess that's why we're good friends. You know who you are. :)
Posted by DSD at November 24, 2004 12:00 AM | TrackBackoh dear, must be frustrating. you should keep a little notebook with you at all times. A notebook is harder to lose. in addition to that list of books (and maybe music too?), write down whatever other observations you have. at least you can slip pieces of paper into the pages of the notebook and you won't lose them so easily.
i see you're reading sedaris! love his essays. not sure if you remember me saying but I brought to my class an audio cd of him reading and some of the students liked it. read "me talk prety one day" too. it's great stuff. and i'll let you listen to his recording next time i'm back, if you don't manage to get it from the library. do the libraries have audiobooks?
Posted by: monoceros at November 24, 2004 5:44 AMyou need a clippy! or try sending lists (in an email) to yourself -- that way you could access it from anywhere...
oh i hope they do audioCDs! i couldn't find it at Waterstones... they have the others though.
Posted by: tiggie at November 24, 2004 7:21 AMyes, i need a notebook of sorts. something i can carry around with me all the time and scribble thoughts and observations. Something not too big and heavy.
Yes, this is my first Sedaris book and i'm loving it! Love his wry, dark humour. Am planning to make reservations for his other books! Yes, the library does have audio books (i think! but don't take my word for it) but i've never gone to look at the collection.
yes tiggie, i should put my list in soft copy. will do so when i compile my list again!
Posted by: dsd at November 24, 2004 9:11 AMyeah.. I lost my dividend cheques amounting to $200+ after misplacing them too.. painful..
Posted by: Woof! at November 24, 2004 12:59 PM