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ChrisP
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May 08, 2017 04:40PM
Does anyone enjoy a book differently if they have enjoyed some spirits or have had a good meal. Or dislike a book based on if they are feeling depressed, tired or agitated. Thinking out loud:)
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I'm a cheap drunk so if I have any spirits, I can't read. I have never really thought about it after having a good meal. Being in a good mood definitely helps with liking a book. My mood has helped determine if I like a book or not. If it is from an author I really like and just not into the book I will set it aside and try to find something else. Finding the right book always helps improve my mood.
I'm glad I started the series again. I read Spider's Bite a couple of years ago and got side tracked with other series. I really love Gin.
I definitely feel that I connect to a book (or not) depending on how I'm feeling and what's going on in my life. I have to get back into Gin series. I keep forgetting about it!
I definitely find my mood affects my opinion of a book. If I'm tired or stressed I tend to have less sympathy for characters with non problems or are kind of moany. I do tend to pick books based on my mood though so that doesn't happen often.I do think however if a books really good it won't matter what state I'm in.
I don't think I've ever read drunk.
I have! It's pretty cool! I skip around so much depending on mood it isn't even funny! I usually have at least 1 chunkster going, 1 paranormal, 1 cozy mystery, 1 non-fiction & some fluff. That's just the minimum! I don't know why I'm like this... Maybe there's a 12-step program somewhere?
I'm a total mood reader. I think my mood definitely affects my like/dislike of a book. @Lauri - I usually have several books going on at once too, but not quite that many ;)
Completion Post
Suck It, Wonder Woman!: The Misadventures of a Hollywood Geek by Olivia Munn
Finished: 5.09.17
P: 288
My mood can often affect whether I'm enjoying a book or not. I've put down books in the past as I'm not enjoying it but then try again months later and find it a great read.
I also find that the weather and other things affects what I want to read. I don't often read chick lit type books but if I do get a craving it tends to be when the weather is warmer or around Christmas.
I also find that the weather and other things affects what I want to read. I don't often read chick lit type books but if I do get a craving it tends to be when the weather is warmer or around Christmas.
Good news. We've been picked for DQs again. Alison's down for a day for A Gentleman in Moscow.
At the moment we are in 3rd place and every time I've checked we've been in the top 10 if not top 5.
At the moment we are in 3rd place and every time I've checked we've been in the top 10 if not top 5.
Pigletto wrote: "Good news. We've been picked for DQs again. Alison's down for a day for A Gentleman in Moscow.At the moment we are in 3rd place and every time I've checked we've been in the top 1..."
Woo hoo!! WTG team!
I am a mood reader also - so my mood many times determines what I read, but I don't think it affects whether or how I like the book.....maybe if I read something that doesn't fit my mood, I wouldn't like it.@Laura - before Kindles/ereaders, I had a different book that I had started in every room, Lol. I do have a few going at one time now, but nothing like when I only read physical copies of books.
Pigletto wrote: "Good news. We've been picked for DQs again. Alison's down for a day for A Gentleman in Moscow.At the moment we are in 3rd place and every time I've checked we've been in the top 1..."
Yay team!!!
Pigletto wrote: "My mood can often affect whether I'm enjoying a book or not. I've put down books in the past as I'm not enjoying it but then try again months later and find it a great read. I also find that the ..."
I do that too! Read lighter/happier books around Christmas, darker books in the winter. Summer I can do anything and like to change it up. Sometimes I search for humorous books though when the weather is cold and gloomy- kind of like it's been in Ct lately!
Completion Post
The Circle* by Dave Eggers
Finished 5.9.17
HBK 492 pages
Discussion Questions Link
MAY 2ND DQ
Let me know if you want me to connect all the DQ's to the post.
Do I need to add what I read to the spreadsheet or does the captain do it?
It will show up when the captain updates our spreadsheet
ChrisP wrote: "Completion Post
The Circle* by Dave Eggers
Finished 5.9.17
HBK 492 pages
Discussion Questions Link
MAY 2ND DQ
Let me know if you want..."
We only need 1 day's worth.
The Circle* by Dave Eggers
Finished 5.9.17
HBK 492 pages
Discussion Questions Link
MAY 2ND DQ
Let me know if you want..."
We only need 1 day's worth.
I just checked to see where I am at on my holds for BOMS.I am down to #89 on 34 copies for the ebook and #8 of 6 copies for audio for A Gentleman in Moscow and #10 of 3 copies for the ebook of Strange the Dreamer. Hopefully I will be able to check them out before the end of the month. Just thought maybe I should request the audio for Strange the Dreamer if it's available.
Completion PostNo Groom at the Inn
May 9
208 pages
Chasing Butterflies
May 9
311 pages
Murder in Chinatown
May 9
320 pages
I'm all over the place right now! Finishing up some buddy reads & then I'll cut loose. A Discovery of Witches, while interesting, is starting off slowly for me...I just got Strange the Dreamer from the library yesterday, but haven't started yet.
Go team Rogue One!
Read: May 10
Pages: 137
It's not much, but I read it for my course in uni and I thought I might as well use it for this too!
If your wondering about Lost Stars nominee for book of the month. I've read dozens of Star Wars books and this is by far the best one I have ever read. It crosses genres to a point where it could be considered a space opera. I have already this book and won't be voting for it:)
Some of those books were expensive. Call me cheap, but I had to decide what to vote for by what interested me and then the cost.
That's why I tend to nominate books I already have but haven't read. They are also the ones I tend to vote for unless there's something I desperately want to read and don't mind splashing out on.
Talking about bargains reminds me that Twitter can actually be really good for picking up free or discounted books. If you follow publishers and authors they occasionally do giveaways (I've gotten three free books this way in the last six months) and also tweet about sales or freebies.
I pay a small annual fee to give me access to all the libraries in Indiana. With Overdrive it pays for itself quickly
Ang Figgy-Pudding wrote: "What? I wonder if Nebraska does this. Our libraries use Overdrive. How did you find out about this, Chris?"In Indiana it is called the placard. It cost $65 a year (which is a lot of money to me) but it pays for itself quickly. I put items on hold in 3 different libraries I get most stuff from Indianapolis but the secret of Overdrive is out and get take a moon or two to get a popular book. For example Gentlemen in Moscow. In mid size cities I found they have a pretty large selection without a lot of heavy traffic. Gentlemen in Moscow was 1/8 instead of 128/35.
Ang Figgy-Pudding wrote: "What? I wonder if Nebraska does this. Our libraries use Overdrive. How did you find out about this, Chris?"Google NebraKard Program.
I also can recommend The Art of Racing in the Rain enough. It a great book and taught me things about myself.The books I voted for are (they never win)
Lost Girl
A Long Way Home
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
Lauri wrote: "I'm all over the place right now! Finishing up some buddy reads & then I'll cut loose. A Discovery of Witches, while interesting, is starting off slowly for me...I just got [book:St..."
I started Strange the Dreamer a couple days back and am LOVING it! But it is not a quick read (for me) because I like to absorb the writing slowly;)
So I try to listen to audios as much as I can so I feel I accomplish something!
Ora wrote: "Completion PostJust One Damned Thing After Another
May 10
480 pages
Joy Ride
May 10
300 pages"
Did you like the first Chronicles book Ora?
ChrisP wrote: "I also can recommend The Art of Racing in the Rain enough. It a great book and taught me things about myself.The books I voted for are (they never win)
Lost Girl
[b..."
Yes! I read that years ago and recommended it to everyone for a long time!!!
Stacey, I just started Strange the Dreamer too. I'm sucked in already!
♦Ashley♦ wrote: "Stacey, I just started Strange the Dreamer too. I'm sucked in already!"You guys are making want to start Strange the Dreamer tonite! But I swore to myself I'd go to sleep before midnight....
Stacey wrote: "Ora wrote: "Completion PostJust One Damned Thing After Another
May 10
480 pages
Joy Ride
May 10
300 pages"
Did you like the first Chronicles book Ora?"
I enjoyed it overall. I do love time travel stories, this is different from the ones I have read before. It was about 3 1/2 stars for me. I think it was more due needing to read the book for a task instead of being in the mood for time travel and science fiction. I do want to continue with the series. This is a series that I know I will enjoy when I am feel like science fiction.
Stacey wrote: "Lauri wrote: "I'm all over the place right now! Finishing up some buddy reads & then I'll cut loose. A Discovery of Witches, while interesting, is starting off slowly for me...I jus..."
I know how you feel. This week I feel like I am at wobble levels of reading so I can finish tasks I have claimed for another group challenge since I won't get too much read next week.
Completion Post
Into the Wild*****by Erin Hunter
Read 5/10
Kindle p290
I read the book because my 10 year old niece loved it. I'm not a cat person and it may be a children's this book it is an exciting ride.
ChrisP wrote: "Completion PostInto the Wild*****by Erin Hunter
Read 5/10
Kindle p290
I read the book because my 10 year old niece loved it. I'm not ..."
I read The Fourth Apprentice within the Warriors universe. I was surprised how much I liked it and would love to read them my future grandkids if my boys ever cooperate. It's a great series for kids!
Ora wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Ora wrote: "Completion PostJust One Damned Thing After Another
May 10
480 pages
Joy Ride
May 10
300 pages"
Did you like the first Chronicles book ..."
Ora wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Ora wrote: "Completion Post
Just One Damned Thing After Another
May 10
480 pages
Joy Ride
May 10
300 pages"
Did you like the first Chronicles book ..."
Yes it is something you have to be in the mood for I would think! It is a great series- I hope you get the chance to enjoy it!
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