My name is Iliana and I’m addicted to books. Ever since I learned how to read I’ve never been caught without a book close at hand. I have books by my bedside, in the car, at my office, and I’ve been known to pack light when I travel so any extra suitcase space will be used for book purchases.

I’m originally from Mexico but have been living in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas for a long time. I’m married to a German guy who shares my love of book buying. He’s just more into art and graphic design books. We can often be seen at the local B&N or Borders on a Friday night enjoying coffee, magazines and books.

When not reading I am playing with paper as I enjoy bookbinding, card making and other paper crafts. Other pursuits include writing poetry, photography and journaling.

Some of my favorite authors are: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Kazuo Ishiguro, Margaret Atwood, Isabel Allende, David Sedaris, and Barbara Kingsolver. I enjoy fiction, mysteries, poetry, travelogues and the occasional non-fiction.

I’ve been blogging since 2004. Welcome to my world of books.