Books

In between hiking and birding, a few days of working, we do find time to read as well. Below's a widget of our on-line library. Here's how we rate our books:

	this is a horrible book for reasons varying from poor penmanship, to awful genres (like Victorian), to flowery prose to us just plainly not liking the book. We're not giving ratings of 0 as some might interpret this as the book not having received a rating at all. So rather than having this, I want you to see how bad I think it really was.
	not the bottom of the pit but not far off
	these books have the occasional moment but you still shouldn't read this if you intend staying awake
	reserved for most popular novels we've read at some point or another. Its not too bad but after the next book you'll forget all about this one
	Novels that deserve a little merit, a redeeming chapter or two
	OK, now we're starting to get to the readable stuff. These books can keep you entertained and chances are you'll remember the gist of the story
	these are good books and are worth buying. Page turners and entertaining.
	excellent books. Chances are they've won prizes somewhere or we just happen to particularly enjoy a book. We strongly recommend these books and will probably bore some of our closest non-bibliophile friends chattering about them.
	outstanding books. Only a half star rating separate them from the cream of the crop
	Buy them. Now. Read them. Now. Treasure them. Understand some of the most profound pieces of literature ever written, appreciate works of sheer brilliance or experience the earth-shattering truths revealed by these books. These are the ones you MUST read before you die.

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