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Happy weekend everyone! ^^Do you all have reading plans for the weekend?
Are you kidding? I always have reading plans 😂 And with summer here now, sitting and enjoying the sun is my favourite excuse to read some more 🤓Happy weekend from me, too 🤗
Aww thanks Winter and tomorrow I don’t know what I’m doing and this Sunday I’m going to my aunt and my uncle’s beach house with my family and Mie I always love reading
Have a nice weekend, everyone!I'll mostly be studying for an exam that I have next week, but I'll make sure to have some time to read my book as well :)
Hey everyone! I haven't been active, I haven't been reading, and I am grumpy as hell... lolTired of being tired.
I finally have a book that looks interesting called "Meat Eater" its a hunting book, so maybe I can get through it and start a trend of reading again instead of lying around feeling sorry for myself.
I am also going to start writing, that wont explode in my face or anything!
Aww that stinks Joey but I hope you feel better
Hard to believe it is already October. Pumpkins will be everywhere and it is so fun to see them.
Aww thanks Fajr and Leona I can’t believe it’s October already too and yeah I agree with you that the pumpkins with be everywhere and yeah it is fun to see all of those pumpkins
Soon we're going to be hearing Christmas music at the store. Where does time go so quickly?
I am in Minnesota, an hour north of Minneapolis/ St. Paul and snow predicted next Saturday. I know some have already had their fair share.How many are on the POSUGAR challenge?
Kristin wrote: "This is too funny and totally relatable. I had to share it. I only wish it had sound: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xFWBUgE..."Hahahaha, that was hilarious! I love it!
Thanks for sharing that, Kristin.
RJ I can’t wait to hear Christmas music
Christine wrote: "RJ I can’t wait to hear Christmas music"Here ya go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leynw...
Aww thanks RJ and I love listening to Christmas music
Christine wrote: "Aww thanks RJ and I love listening to Christmas music"Strangely enough, my daughter's high school basketball team was listening to "All I Want for Christmas" by Mariah Carey before this morning's scrimmage, along with another Christmas song by Justin Beiber. It's pretty funny since most of the time all they listen to is hip-hop. Her coach and I agreed that it really is too soon for Christmas music. But then again it's better than being subjected to Drake.
Oh that’s so weird RJ lol and RJ it’s never too soon to listen to Christmas music lol and RJ I didn’t know that your daughter plays basketball
Christine wrote: "HAPPY DECEMBER EVERYONE!"And to you, too, Christine ☃️
Hi , I recently listened to an old episode of the podcast One Great Book and that episode happened to be sponsored by a website by the name of Page1Books - a book subscription website . I checked out the website and read some reviews but being that they mention how helpful a goodreads profile would be i wanted to get some opinions from the members of goodreads themselves. If anyone has used the Page1Books website can you let me know what you think Thank you
Christina
Hey Guys! I hope you are all having a great year reading. We would love to hear all about your reading journey. 2019 in review!Take a minute and tell us how things are going.
Things are going good and I’m having a great reading year
happy new year! and goodnight lol. hope everyone had, is having or is going to have a fantastic entry into 2020.
Remember to be safe!
Happy new year! Let's have a great reading year!
Question:As of today, I noticed on my home page that the buttons to "update" my reading progress on the books I'm currently reading have disappeared. Has the interface changed? Did they move it? Is it disabled? Is it just me?
If anyone has any insights, please let me know.
Thank you so much!
Nikki wrote: "Question:As of today, I noticed on my home page that the buttons to "update" my reading progress on the books I'm currently reading have disappeared. Has the interface changed? Did they move it? ..."
According to Goodreads, the currently reading section on the homepage is undergoing some brief maintenance. It should be solved soon.
They also said: "In the meantime, if you need to update the progress of a book you are currently reading, you can do this from the book page. Once there, just click on the update status link in the Progress row of your My Activity section"
It was working on the app. One of the few things that does.
1) How do you track your reading? I don't. When one book is done, I pick up the next one on my list so I don't have too much downtime.2) What types of stats do you track? Same as before. I save my place and keep going, be it paper/e-book or audio. (Yes. I've lost my place a few times. Oh, well...)
3) How do you retain what you read? The books I've enjoyed I always remember. The ones I did not like, I do my best to forget.
4) What other bookish goals do you have? Just to keep reading every chance I get and to write as often as possible.
1) How do you track your reading?Since I was very small, I have always written down the titles in a small journal. It's not always been effective as an adult who is time-poor! Last year, I started using Goodreads a bit more regularly. This year I aim to use it efficiently!
2) What types of stats do you track?
Length of time it took to read- I notice typeface differences and nerdily workout pages per hour for different prints as a way to determine what book in my TBR pile will fit with what I have going on in the moment.
Nationality/Race/Gender - I try to use these to engage in a more diverse range of voices and perspectives. Haven't always been successful in this but I'm working on it!
Non-fiction VS Fiction - I keep a mental track of books read in each category. I think it's useful to try and balance the two genres for well rounded reading.
3) How do you retain what you read?
It depends on the book really! I tend to retain enough of a synopsis/feeling to give recommendations. The only system I have is:
If it's non-fiction or manifestos I make a point to discuss what I'm reading with my husband/friends/family.
If it's fiction, I'm more likely to discuss it with a close group of nerd friends but on a very basic level. Discussions for fiction will only happen if it's gripping.
4) What other bookish goals do you have?
Aside from reading more, this year it's to increase the books read by Japanese authors (particularly female authors) and to read non-fiction titles on data/social media/digital media ethics. I also want to connect with more bookish people/partake in group discussions a bit more! :)
Hi everyone. I hope you guys have an awesome day of reading! I hope to get to my next reads soon. Going to be reading books on my ereader for a while and will probably go back to the library and ebooks library later on like next month. Just got to figure out what to read next. I also plan to play Stardew Valley today, continue my bible reading challenge too as I am in Mark in the new testament right now and will probably color in one of my adult coloring books later on too.But how are you guys? just curious. I'm good. its just a chilly day here in Tennessee.
I’m doing pretty good Amber and thanks for asking Amber
Christine wrote: "I’m doing pretty good Amber and thanks for asking Amber"No problem Christine. And awesome. I hope you have an awesome day of reading!
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I was going to post some links which I posted when i initially suggested the All the World's a Stage Challenge, then realized that you've already completed that challenge. Gratz on finishing!
My apologies for not replying sooner; I don't usually visit this thread. To get suggestions for a particular challenge, I would post in that challenge's thread. If I'm not happy with my choice of a book for a particular prompt, I sometimes enjoy checking out the book lists of the other participants, too.