SerialReader’s Comments (group member since Dec 04, 2015)

SerialReader’s comments from the Serial Readers group.

Hello Everyone,

I periodically hold challenges on my Book Club as a way of interacting with members.
The "Reader of the Month Challenge" is meant for publicity, to increase likes and engagement on the Book Club, drive traffic on the Blog and keep Facebook and Twitter up running.
The Challenge is not sponsored by anyone except me.
All the prizes are bought using my own money, no affiliation whatsoever.

Here the rules specific to the contest "Reader of the Month - May".
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.


RULES

1. BINDING AGREEMENT
In order to enter the “Reader of the Month - May” you must agree to the rules.
Therefore, please read these Rules prior to entry to ensure you understand and agree.

2. ELIGIBILITY
The contest is open worldwide to avid readers who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
To be eligible to enter the contest you must be subscribed to the Serial Readers Book Club on Goodreads.

3. CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD
The “Reader of the Month” is hosted every other month, as advertised.
The May Challenge begins on May 1st, 2016 Midnight Eastern Time in the United States and ends May 31st, 2016, Midnight (ET).
All entries must be received accordingly.

4. HOW TO ENTER
You can enter the challenge through the Serial Readers Book Club Page only, by leaving a message under the “Reader of the Month - May” post.

5. HOW A WINNER WILL BE SELECTED
The winner will be chosen by the moderator between those who completed the Challenge requirements.
The winner will be announced on or about June 1, 2016 on or about noon ET.
Announcement and instructions for prize will be sent via private message on Goodreads to the winner. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail account for prize notification or other communications related to the contest.

6. THE PRIZES
- Book at your choice, max value $15.
(Physical or Ebook version, when possible).

- “The Serial Readers Book Club” Canvas Tote Bag
This is a handmade product made by an artisan, using organic cotton.
($15 value)

Prize is non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted.

*DISCLAIMER*
The Challenge is NOT sponsored or associated with Goodreads, Amazon or Etsy.
Prizes are bought using my own money. No affiliation whatsoever.


7. PRIVACY
Personal data submitted by the winner of the Challenge, including name, mailing address, or email address are not going to be stored.
All the above will be deleted after the Challenge ends.

Esther wrote: "Hi there! My name is Esther, I'm 23 and from Venezuela. I'm just starting a book blog called Chapter Adventures, although it is actually still "under construction" because I'm preparing a bunch of ..."

Welcome :)
and good luck with your blog ;)

Luella wrote: "Goodreads just posted this today https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/6..."

Cool :) Thanks for sharing!

Karen wrote: "I am currently reading two very different books. The first is a True Crime one called Precious Victims by Don W Weber & Charles Bosworth Jr. For the second I've just started Heart Of Darkness by Jo..."

I love a good true crime :)

Karen wrote: "Hi, my name is Karen. I read a wide range of books including historical (fact & fiction), true crime, horror, & classics. I am always looking for new recommendations and love a challenge."

Hi Karen :) welcome!

Hollywood is always scanning the bestsellers list for fresh ideas.
A lot of books, however, pass unnoticed. What is a book that you would like to see a movie made after?

#toogoodtobejustabook

Between Two Thorns, by Emma Newman is really good. Regency and Victorian England blend into a scintillating fusion of urban fantasy and court intrigue.

Karen B. wrote: "I loved A Discovery of Witches but had trouble getting into the second book. Never finished it.
I loved loved Harry Potter and am constantly re-reading them. They are like a modern classic to me...."

I loved The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel!!

I feel the pain here :( stay strong! Lol :D

Ashley wrote: "SerialReader wrote: "Well, I sure enjoyed reading A Discovery of Witches reviews and I can tell a lot of people hated it.

Harry Potter is superb, one of the best fantasy I've ever r..."

lol, not at all!! :D

Well, I sure enjoyed reading A Discovery of Witches reviews and I can tell a lot of people hated it.

Harry Potter is superb, one of the best fantasy I've ever read.

Ashley wrote: "I started this one and I was really disappointed :( The first couple of chapters failed to really capture my attention, I had just finished reading one of the Outlander series so I may have to revi..."

That's not fair game, lol. Outlander is higher league :D
I liked the story behind Asylum, not so much some of the characters but I was too busy waiting for the serial killer to make an appearance :P

I'm not that into fantasy myself but have to admit that some of them are pretty good. I'm going to re-read Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr, the Inheritance Cycle.

I'm curious about the All Souls Trilogy :)

Luella wrote: "When I was little we read a lot the one I most remember were the Just So Stories. I know we read a few others too.

I read all of Narnia when I was still little too but I only remembe..."

Lol! thanks for sharing that, you made my day lol :D
I grew up with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Oliver Twist, Matilda, Treasure Island, The Wizard of Oz... wonderful stories that fed my imagination. I remember me and my friends pretending to be explorers, or trying to build a fortress in the woods :) and it's sad to see the kind of books kids are reading today are all about post-apocaliptic/war/zombies..
I don't know what's wrong with the publishing industry today but they definitely doing it wrong.. 70 books about Clifford the Big Red Dog?? lol! C'mon..lol

One of my favourite is Henning Mankell, Inspector Kurt Wallander Series is so good I keep re-reading it :)

Omg, this book is crazy! I won't be able to sleep for the rest of my life (lol) but I think it's a great story :)

Cheryl wrote: "I'm currently reading Against her Will by Peter Martin and would love to know what everyone thinks of it. So far I'm enjoying it. After being brutally attacked Donna fell apart completely,broke up ..."

I actually have it on my wishlist :) I'll start reading right away.
It sounds more a mystery/thriller though.. this is the crimonology and true crime section :) if you could post that here it would be great :)

Is there a book you'd like to read and discuss with other readers? Book Talk is a group reading made by genre of books and you can join the one you like the most.
Write the title here and ask other members to join you into the arena :)

Is there a book you'd like to read and discuss with other readers? Book Talk is a group reading made by genre of books and you can join the one you like the most.
Write the title here and ask other members to join you into the arena :)

Is there a book you'd like to read and discuss with other readers? Book Talk is a group reading made by genre of books and you can join the one you like the most.
Write the title here and ask other members to join you into the arena :)