A Good Thriller discussion

Sue wrote: "You friends are going to make me broke. I just checked out Stefanie's haul, and went and ordered some of the same, as they sound good:

The Broken by ..."

Ha! I love that Sue! Great Haul

Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "Thanks to Christine I have recently discovered the website bookdepository.com , which allows me to order books published in other countries that aren't available in the US and the ..."

I didn't know those ones were available yet Sue, which site did you order those from??? AN Evil Mind I have from Netgalley , but not the Mark Edwards book

Sue wrote: "Christine wrote: "Heh Heh, Sue. Feeling a little out of control today?? (-: (-: (-:"

I guess I was bored today, Christine. I was up today at 5:00A.M. as I had to see my eye surgeon at 7:00A.M...."

Sorry to hear that Sue, my Dad has been going through extensive eye surgery and biweekly treatments for over a year. He is in pain all the time and can't see out of one eye which we all know is a recipe for a bad headache. I hope all goes well for you, I will keep you in my thoughts!

While I have you all here I have a quick question. I recently joined Netgalley and a friend mentioned that the books get erased from your device on specific dates. Does anyone know where I can find those dates so I know which order to read the books in ?

The books get archived on Netgalley but they're not wiped from your devices once downloaded, I don't think. I've had books for over a year and they're still on my Kindle, well cloud anyway.

Thanks Janet, I was confused when I heard they get "deleted" because I also have a book that is "archived" and it is still on my Kindle App

Christine wrote: "Let us know when you are scheduled Sue, so that we can send prayers and good thoughts for you."

Thanks Christine.

That still doesn't explain what Netgalley is.

Aaron(Retrobeat) wrote: "What is Netgalley exactly?"

Sorry Aaron I didn't see your question. I am new to the website so I am sure my explanation will be lacking but I will give it a shot. It is a website marketed for professional reviewers, librarians, booksellers ect . The site offers these individuals the option to read books that recently published or not yet published. You sign up, make a profile, then request to read a book that interests you. The publisher decides to extend a copy to you or not. If they do extend a copy to you they expect a review to be written in return. It seems that the site is a way for authors/publishing houses to get publicity for new novels

Stefanie wrote: "Aaron(Retrobeat) wrote: "What is Netgalley exactly?"

Sorry Aaron I didn't see your question. I am new to the website so I am sure my explanation will be lacking but I will give it a shot. It is a ..."

Thanks. It sounds like a digital version of the Amazon Vine program that I participate in.

Stefanie wrote: "Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "Thanks to Christine I have recently discovered the website bookdepository.com , which allows me to order books published in other countries that aren't available in the..."

Hi Stefanie,

I got "An Evil Mind" yesterday, paperback from Bookdepository.com for $10. "Follow You Home" is to be released the end of July, and I ordered paperback from Amazon.ca for $15, as I collect all of his books. "The Broken" paperback, used from wobcanada for $4.56, "Unravelling Oliver, paperback, used from wobcanada for $2.36 and "Remember Me This Way", paperback for $15.87 from Amazon and "No Motive For Murder", paperback
for $14.85 from Amazon.

Sue

Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "Thanks to Christine I have recently discovered the website bookdepository.com , which allows me to order books published in other countries that aren't..."
Thanks Sue, I'm so jealous of those prices, wish I was in Canada lol

Stefanie wrote: "Sue wrote: "Christine wrote: "Heh Heh, Sue. Feeling a little out of control today?? (-: (-: (-:"

I guess I was bored today, Christine. I was up today at 5:00A.M. as I had to see my eye surgeon..."

Thanks Stefanie.

Stefanie wrote: "While I have you all here I have a quick question. I recently joined Netgalley and a friend mentioned that the books get erased from your device on specific dates. Does anyone know where I can find..."

Stefanie, Janet explained it properly. When I get approved for a book on Netgalley, I download the book to my Kindle. It shows on Netgalley on my Shelf, and only when I am ready to read it, I move it to the reading shelf, and later provide feedback. While books are listed on your shelf , you can read the column for pub date, and archive date(if available). When it reaches the archive date, the book is removed, but not deleted, from books that you can request, as it then goes out for general pub date to the general public. Everytime you get approved for a book on Netgalley, you approval rating will drop, usually 1 percent, shows under "Your Profile". This percentage level is used, I believe by publishers, for allowing/disallowing your request. After you post your review, the percentage increases 1 percent. I believe I usually keep my level at around 91%.

Sue

Tom wrote: "That still doesn't explain what Netgalley is."

Google Netgalley - all the info is there. Any questions, just ask!

Sue wrote: "You friends are going to make me broke. ..."

We're so helpful, Sue! :-)

Good luck with the surgery, too. We'll all be thinking of you!

Brenda wrote: "Sue wrote: "You friends are going to make me broke. ..."

We're so helpful, Sue! :-)

Good luck with the surgery, too. We'll all be thinking of you!"

Thanks Brenda.

Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "While I have you all here I have a quick question. I recently joined Netgalley and a friend mentioned that the books get erased from your device on specific dates. Does anyone know..."

I don't think the percentage drops or rises by 1 point with each approval or review in all cases, Sue. I think it is a simple ratio of how many books you have been approved for and how many you have reviewed. For example: you have been approved for 10 books and have reviewed 8 of them for a percentage of 80%. You then get approved for 2 more. Your percentage falls to 67% (8/12). You review one more, and your percentage becomes 75% (9/12). In your case, Sue, you have been approved for SO many books and have reviewed SO many books, I wouldn't doubt that your percentage moves slowly with each approval and each review.

Having said all that, I know of many "super reviewers" who have reviewed hundreds of books and who are approved for almost anything despite percentage of reviewed to approved of under 50%.

For what it's worth, I do think us newbies should try to keep our percentages as high as possible to give us maximal chance of getting as many of the books we want approved. Never lose hope though as our Sean has been approved for about 50 books and has reviewed maybe 6-7 of them. I would ask him the secret of his success, but I don't think he knows what it is, LOL!LOL!LOL!!!

Christine wrote: "Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "While I have you all here I have a quick question. I recently joined Netgalley and a friend mentioned that the books get erased from your device on specific dates. Does..."

Thanks again for this correct clarification.

Sue

Thanks Aaron, and check out Netgalley.

Don't go crazy right off the bat by requesting 20 books, Aaron, as they may come thru for you and you will be way behind from the get go. Try for about 5 and see what happens. You can also start to build your numbers up by picking READ NOW books. They don't require approval, but they do want reviews.

Aaron(Retrobeat) wrote: "Thanks for that advice, Christine. 5? Will do. Okay, I'm following you. READ NOW books. Got it. I can do reviews.

I may not check it out today. I'm off to a BBQ in a few minutes. It has piqued my..."

That's true what Christine said. I never like to go above 5 books. Right now I have 6 books. It puts more pressure on you to read faster. Enjoy your BBQ.

Sue

Aaron(Retrobeat) wrote: "I bought these for a total of one dollar:
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Great price!

Aaron(Retrobeat) wrote: "I bought these for a total of one dollar:



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Nice haul, Aaron! How was the BBQ?

I spent a dollar today as well. I didn't get as may books as Aaron but I'm happy with the result.

The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton
and
The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene.

Were these rummage sales you guys were at?

Christine wrote: "Were these rummage sales you guys were at?"

The Friends of the Library room at the library sells contributions.

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after reading great reviews!

Also this just arrived on my kindle this morning


A great author who I'd recommend!

Looks great Kimberley. I also just downloaded yesterday.

Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "While I have you all here I have a quick question. I recently joined Netgalley and a friend mentioned that the books get erased from your device on specific dates. Does anyone know..."
Thanks for the thorough explanation Sue, I"ve been pulling my hair trying to figure out if the books were going to get deleted

Christine wrote: "Sue wrote: "Stefanie wrote: "While I have you all here I have a quick question. I recently joined Netgalley and a friend mentioned that the books get erased from your device on specific dates. Does..."

Thanks for the info Chris, that will really help, I know I mad a mistake and requested too many, now I have 8 to read . I didn't think I would get approved lol. Appreciate you taking the time to clarify things

Aaron(Retrobeat) wrote: "I bought these for a total of one dollar:



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I enjoyed Keeping Faith Aaron, I too go that at a Bargain Price and really enjoyed it although it is a bit different from what I normally read

Love Jodi Picoult!

I have just bought The Samaritan by Mason Cross (kindle) The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver (paperback) and A Tap On The Window by Linwood Barclay (kindle)

Yes I have a Mason Cross book to read.

Mason Cross is a member of this group

Loved the first book in the Carter Blake series, looking forward to reading The Samaritan

Just bought Retribution. . Jilliane Hoffman. and The Cutting Room. . Jilliane Hoffman
Both of these are currently $1.99 at Amazon.

Going to the city Thursday - so will hit the thrift shops for book bargains! Excited!!!! 8:D

Stephanie wrote: "That's cool, Sandy!!!

I ordered one other of the Amazon $1.99 deals by Jillian Hoffman... couldn't stop clicking..."

Steph, you go, Girl!!!!!! I might have to fold and get that one too. You are contagious!

Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Going to the city Thursday - so will hit the thrift shops for book bargains! Excited!!!! 8:D"

Sandy, can I come? Can I come????

Christine wrote: "Just bought Retribution. . Jilliane Hoffman. and The Cutting Room. . [author:Jilliane ..."

OOh i'll have to check those out Chris

Couldn't help myself. Just bought Last Witness. . Jilliane Hoffman at Amazon for $1.99. The whole CJ Townsend series (3 books) are $1.99 each. Dicey territory for me as 2 of these books are in my local library. Scary. I am going to blame Stephanie for infecting me with uncontrollable one-click flu! I hear there is no cure....

Stephanie wrote: "Awesome, Stef!!

Christine, you spurred me on --- these looked too good to pass up... In my craze of clicking, I ordered Cutting Room with audible (mistake!), but maybe this is an opportunity to tr..."

Steph, you can probably delete that order. I have done it when a made a goofup on an order. Go to your Manage Your Content and Devices after signing in to Your Account.
Find the book and press Action. Then press Return For Refund. EASY!!

That's right!

I sometimes forget now to mention books on my Kindle.

Added 4 more Simon Kernick books

Have over 48 Net Galley books, and about 20 Book Bub books and another 20 bought books.

Was going to but Roger Hobbs new books but 9.99 for a kindle is expensive!

I just bought Someone Out There by Catherine Hunt. Supposed to be a terrific debut. 99p for Kindle version.

Well, thanks to Christine I ordered Retribution, The Cutting Room, and Last Witness all by Jilliane Hoffman. Oh, but I could not stop there. Hello I am Cameron and I am a book-a-holic. I also ordered Harper Lee Go Set a Watchman: A Novel, William Least Heat-Moon Prairy Erth: A Deep Map - which takes place in the Flint hills about 50 miles from here, [[author:Tom Wood|5212055]Ellen Marie WisemanThe Plum Tree and What She Left Behind. Then I found The Harry Bosch Novels, Volume 1: The Black Echo / The Black Ice / The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly used for $2.41 + shipping. And, finally, I bought book one Tom Wood Killer. Please stop me before I buy again.

I think there's quite a few of us, Cameron, that's in the bookaholics club!! A brilliant haul, enjoy!

Janet I am defo a bookaholic and proud of it hahaha

Aaron let us know what you think of doctors interested to know