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[Kristie, Moderator]

Vanessa wrote: "I hate the fact that Overdrive doesn't "work" in France."

I can't get the audiobooks from my library's overdrive because they don't work with my Mac. I have downloaded from other places, but there is something that won't work with the library.

[Alycia]

Kristie wrote: "Hi everyone! Audible is having a big sale right now. They have 206 books that are the first in a series on sale for $4.95 ea. I'm thinking about picking up a couple to have a few in my library as e..."

Thanks for the heads up on the Audible sale...I'm going to pick up a few titles too! :) I definitely recommend Uglies. I haven't read/listened to Shatter Me but I love the narrator (I'm going to get that title myself). Leviathan is another great book! I agree with Lynn, Scott Westerfeld is just a wonderful storyteller. :)

[Lynn, Moderator]

Alycia - Have you read the Midnighter series then? If not, then you should if you're a Westerfeld fan.

[Alycia]

I haven't yet. I've looked at them a million times, but couldn't decide if I wanted to read them or not. I'm not sure why I've been so hesitant since I love everything I've read by him! I'll add them to my tbr. :)

[Alycia]

Kristie- I know you don't have this on your list but one that's great and I saw was on the sale is: . The narrator is wonderful!

[Lynn, Moderator]

\o/

[Lynn, Moderator]

Now don't be disappointing me like you did with the Graceling series ;)

[Alycia]

lol Lynn...It had to have been a fluke incident cause you've never lead me astray before. ;)

[Lynn, Moderator]

Oh nooooo, the pressure! Forget I said anything about Midnighters ;)

[Alycia]

What series?

[Kristie, Moderator]

Thanks for the recommendations Alycia!

[Alycia]

You're welcome, Kristie! I noticed you mentioned that you can't get audiobooks from Overdrive for your Mac. I had the same problem but discovered that if I needed to download the Overdrive media console. It should have a link right on the library site. :)

[Kristie, Moderator]

I have it. I've gotten books through SYNC that way, but for some reason there's a glitch with the library.

[Alycia]

Bummer :(

[[deleted user]]

So, what do you do on days you are "snowed in" - in addition to reading?

[[deleted user]]

Oh, forgot to ask. What is a good book to snuggle and read?

[Kirsten]

Does anyone use the GR app for Kindle? My pc died and have been using the app half the time and the website the other half. Neither one is really totally ideal.

[Lynn, Moderator]

I've always just kept to the website on the kindle because I got the impression that the app is limited.

[Christine]

I'm reading the longest ride by Nicholas sparks and that's a very good book

[Donna]

Kirsten wrote: "Does anyone use the GR app for Kindle? My pc died and have been using the app half the time and the website the other half. Neither one is really totally ideal."

I use the Kindle app frequently, but as Lynn says, it has some limitations. You cannot reply to other people's posts, and you cannot edit your own posts, for example. So, here I am replying on my PC using the website.

[Savanes]

I really, really need to read more. :( or try audible.
I have two new hobbies (please don't laugh): knitting and sewing that take all my free time. I'm just plainly addicted to creating clothing and accessories with my own hands. Plus my boyfriend just bought me a sewing machine for my birthday/valentines day (perfect gift). I've started 3 GREAT books last months and I haven't even finished one! :S :S :S
Ok enough with my random rambling.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Vanessa wrote: "I really, really need to read more. :( or try audible.
I have two new hobbies (please don't laugh): knitting and sewing that take all my free time. I'm just plainly addicted to creating clothing an..."

I hate when that happens! You really want to finish the book, but don't have the time to read it. I do that all the time. I have I think 4-5 books that I have started and put aside because I just don't have the time. Then, I pick up a new one because I somehow think I'll have time to finish it.

New hobbies are great too. I used to sew a lot, but I never caught on to knitting. My mom crochets, so I may try that again.

If you like audio books, definitely try that. Lately, I have gotten through more audios in the car than I have paper or kindle books.

[Savanes]

Thanks Kristie, I think I need to try audio books! :)

[Lynn, Moderator]

I would have thought audio books would work alongside your new hobby Vanessa.

So I need a favour people!
Does anyone know which NA Book this is from:

You were every bit as stubborn as I was, maybe even more, and that scared the shit out of me. The thought of someone like you getting close to me, close enough to hurt, was too much. And I couldn't deal with it.

If it doesn't ring a bell, suggestions of where to look to find out this kind of thing?

[Savanes]

Lynn wrote: "I would have thought audio books would work alongside your new hobby Vanessa.

So I need a favour people!
Does anyone know which NA Book this is from:

You were every bit as stubborn as I was, ma..."

I have no idea!! And google didn't help!

[Lynn, Moderator]

Yeah, I've already done google lol
(I suppose I should have mentioned that)

[Kristie, Moderator]

I don't know. Is there a way you can search in the quotes section of goodreads? Maybe put in a portion of the quote and see what comes up?

[Lynn, Moderator]

I did that and it didn't really help .... the options you get are paragraphs long, tried to check as many as I can but I don't really have the time to read them all.

[[deleted user]]

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This review is for a book called Courage and contains the quote you were looking for Lynn :)

[Christine]

How's everyone doing?

[Kirsten]

Doing great! My new computer showed up. So glad to use a keyboard. I was amazed at how much I could do with my Kindle Fire, but it's no replacement for a proper computer.

Hope all of you are keeping warm and safe. It's nice here in Kennewick, WA - but I know there was a bad storm back East.

[Lynn, Moderator]

Kelsi - Thank you, thank you, thank you! :D

[[deleted user]]

No problem, glad I could help! :)

[Christine]

Oh Kirsten I'm glad that you got a new computer and I hope the weather is good from where you live

[Cherene]

Best thing about having babies: Their laughter and discoveries.
Challenging thing: I've cleaned up more throw up then I've ever wanted to see over the past 3 days. Sigh.

[Christine]

I love babies

[Kristie, Moderator]

Have you guys heard of Spritz? New technology coming out that increases your reading speed. What do you think about it?

You can read about it and even try it out here: http://www.gizmag.com/spritz-speed-re...

[✿ ♥ Heather ♥ ✿]

Hi Kristie I saw that Spritz thing through FB. It does look amazing but how do you pause without missing anything ?

[Kristie, Moderator]

I don't know, Heather. I assume it will have a pause button just as Audible does and that you can back up a bit to repeat if needed. I love the idea because I am such a slow reader. I will never be able to read everything on my TBR. I think if you don't go too fast, you can still add all your own intonations, etc. I also think there will still be many books that you want to read in paper or ebook form, just as some books are good for audio and not others. I'm curious to see if it takes off or not.

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Yikes. I see eye strain being a HUGE concern.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Hahahaha...maybe!

[Anima]

Wow, I think it is possible to withstand this type of reading mode only for a short time, I have just read the article and tried to watch the words for less then half a minute and I feel like my eyes are full of flashes. But definitely it is quick, so all in all, for some specific text and over a short period of time at one sitting, it can be really effective in my opinion.
Thank, Kristie for posting this link. It is a very interesting startup, definitely worth observing :)

[Kristie, Moderator]

Just an FYI for everyone - Sync has posted their free audiobook schedule for this summer. Link is here: http://www.audiobooksync.com/

[April]

Thanks Kristie...

[✿ ♥ Heather ♥ ✿]

Thanks Kristie. Ive subscribed also

[April]

Wow, taking reading to the next level.
After my left eye stopped twitching, I was reading standard text faster.

[Kristie, Moderator]

April wrote: "Wow, taking reading to the next level.
After my left eye stopped twitching, I was reading standard text faster."

That's interesting!

[Kristie, Moderator]

You're welcome! Glad I could help others find free books. :)

[Kirsten]

Sorry, I've been gone everyone. Some of you may know one of my dogs had been ill of late. I am sad to announce that CiCi is now chasing squirrels and cats in heaven. She died early Sunday at home.

Thanks to all who kept her in their hearts and prayers. I will miss her greatly.

[Portia]

Kirsten, you have my sincere sympathy. I am sure CiCi will find lots of new smells to keep her busy until you cross The Rainbow Bridge and see her again.