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[Savanes]

What a troll, what a troll. Don't even pay attention Kristie. If she likes living a rigid life, that's her problem. She seems a bit bitter though! ;)

[Kristie, Moderator]

Hahaha... thanks, Savanes. :)

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Kristie... you even said you'd consider buying the book to have it on hand because you liked several of the recipes....

From the sounds of it, its totally strict. A program so rigid that if you make one mistake you start back at one? Come on....
What's meal one? I guarantee you that would be my permanent meal.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Haha...That's what I thought, ally! I would have to start again and again. I couldn't believe she basically criticized my discipline! lol At least I know myself well enough to know my strengths and weaknesses. Personally, I think discipline is healthy to a certain point, but, just like anything else, it can be overdone.

[Savanes]

HAHAHA Likewise Ally.

On another subject, anyone's having issues with the Android App. Everytime I click on a notification, I get a blank page. Grrrr
I also tried posting comments and it doesn't work. :((((

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

I'm currently 3 books behind on my annual reading challenge...
Anyone else binge read graphic novels to get back on track?

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Savanes wrote: "On another subject, anyone's having issues with the Android App. Everytime I click on a notification, I get a blank page. Grrrr
I also tried posting comments and it doesn't w..."

All I have is problems with the GR App... When I go to type something in this box, it covers post, so I can't post anything...
Its a total piece of garbage. I wait til I get home on my computer to use GR's.

[Savanes]

ally ¯\(ツ)/¯ wrote: "Savanes wrote: "On another subject, anyone's having issues with the Android App. Everytime I click on a notification, I get a blank page. Grrrr
I also tried posting comments and it doesn't w..."

A..."

Yes Ally, that's what I meant with Android App. I should have said GR app on Android. And I agree it's a piece of garbage.

[Amrutha]

Hey everyone,

I was going through my 'to read' shelf and would like to delete a few books from it. Can someone tell me how to do it? I did not find an edit option there. Thank you!!

[Lynn, Moderator]

To the far right of each book entry there's a little cross, which if you click on means you can delete the book off your list,

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

OMG I got approved for an ARC of from NetGalley. I am bloody shocked! I'm the most unreliable reviewer ever. When I request I fully expect to be denied. LOL. WOOOO!!!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Hahaha! Congrats, ally!

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Kristie wrote: "Hahaha! Congrats, ally!"

Thank you :D

[Lynn, Moderator]

I keep thinking I should sign up to NetGalley and then I remember I hate writing reviews .....

[Tracy]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "Can I just say... this man is a keeper!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/m..."

This is BRILLIANT!!!!! I'm stealing this idea! My husband (lol ex-husband) and I were separated for 2 years and then divorced this past September. The 27th to be exact. BUT, we have never in all that time stopped seeing each other. Long story ( and it is sooooooo long) short, things have been moving along, and we have been spending time together almost every day for the past month. My family and therapists (haha I do have more than one to get me through this shit) all think a reconciliation is on the way. His family also ( except his mom, who is in denial). He SAYS its not going to happen, but I tend to disagree. If it does, its going to be a lot of hard work. A LOT. But, I'm rambling. The point is, his birthday comes up in a few weeks and I've been trying to figure out the perfect gift to get him. He is Harry Potter obsessed, and I think this is a great way to get him remembering the good times we've had, because there are so many. This post is GOLD!!!!

[Tracy]

Kristie wrote: "Ok...I need a quick vent here...A little over a year ago, I reviewed The Whole 30: The Official 30-day Guide To Total Health And Food Freedom. And today, a second internet troll tol..."

Wow, Kristie, I thought your review was fair and honest. Whole 30 is a diet that is ultimately for people who have systemic health problems. For example, I have an autoimmune disease that I can't get under control, even being on some really toxic meds to try and shut down my immune system. I know from my own experience that diet absolutely helps with controlling the issue, and I had my hands on a copy of this book just last week, since I know that I need to suck it up and try an autoimmune protocol diet AGAIN

:-(

I left it at the bookstore though in favor of a new copy of The Bear and the Nightingale, lol.

My point?? It's completely understandable that someone who doesn't absolutely have to torture themselves with this kind of food elimination would say its not the right diet for her.

I also think it was pretty admirable that even though you recognized that this wasn't for you, you're willing to try some of the recipes and open to maybe making some healthy changes. Isn't that what these kind of books are about? No one is holding a gun to your head. Its not the law!!!

If I had a choice ( well I do, and so far I'm choosing not to limit myself because, well, like you said, its pretty impossible for me to do) I would keep doing what Im doing and eat what I want.

Ignore the trolls!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Lynn wrote: "I keep thinking I should sign up to NetGalley and then I remember I hate writing reviews ....."

NetGalley would be great for you. Free Kindle books of all genres and you're such a speedy reader! But, if you don't like writing reviews...hmm. They can be short reviews.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Thanks, Tracy! Sorry that you have health issues, but glad it works for you. I have plenty of friends and family members that would probably benefit from this book. But, like you said it's hard! No reason to follow the diet without...well, a reason. lol Good luck if you try it again!

[Tracy]

Kristie wrote: "Thanks, Tracy! Sorry that you have health issues, but glad it works for you. I have plenty of friends and family members that would probably benefit from this book. But, like you said it's hard! No..."

Thanks, I'm on the fence. I just DONT WANT TO HAVE TO DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kristie, Moderator]

I don't blame you! It's hard!

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Lynn wrote: "I keep thinking I should sign up to NetGalley and then I remember I hate writing reviews ....."

Truth

[Lynn, Moderator]

One of the best book parodies I've seen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6zcI...

[Savanes]

Don't believe me just read!!! Hahahaha!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Someone didn't pick up their hold of Strange the Dreamer from the library, so it became available to me much earlier than expected. I had expected to have it available to read in May. It's a bit chunky (533 pages) to squeeze in unexpectedly. Hope it's worth it!

[Anima]

Great news, Kristie, I want to read it, but must wait to get it for some more time, I would be interested in your opinion about it :).

[Kirsten]

A wedding in a library? LIbrary cards as place settings? Yes, please!

http://bookriot.com/2017/04/11/a-libr...

[Lynn, Moderator]

Kirsten *Make Margaret Atwood Fiction Again!" wrote: "A wedding in a library? LIbrary cards as place settings? Yes, please!

http://bookriot.com/2017/04/11/a-libr..."

Sounds like a wonderful wedding!

[Kristie, Moderator]

That's brilliant! But... did they have to tear out the HP pages?

[Kirsten]

Well if they got old copies of the Scholastic paperbacks, they'd be falling out of their own accord.

When I first discovered the series, I was getting some of those for the early ones and they d*** near fell apart in my hands!

[Kristie, Moderator]

That's true. I'm going with that.

[Chris]

ally ¯\(ツ)/¯ wrote: "I'm currently 3 books behind on my annual reading challenge...
Anyone else binge read graphic novels to get back on track?"

I use them to get caught up on the fun reads at the library to keep up with what is current because of all the movies coming out!! Plus its fun - who says reading is a has to do thing-- hate that with book groups!!

[Chris]

Kirsten **Be A Dragon** wrote: "A wedding in a library? LIbrary cards as place settings? Yes, please!

http://bookriot.com/2017/04/11/a-libr..."

This would be a great idea!!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Choice awards voting has begun! First round started today. :) https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...

[Savanes]

Semifinals voting has begun! :)

[Lynn, Moderator]

And once again (with the schedule in mind), I'm dreading the year that JD Robb's In Death series finally wins! lol



(Not really, basically the only option would to be not do the series read)

[Kristie, Moderator]

We would probably just start one thread for the entire series and people that are reading it (or have already) can just comment in there. They could just comment with which book they're reading and a spoiler tag.

[Vicki Willis]

haha Lynn!
That would by hysterical.
Great thinking Kristie.
I think people could read a couple and get the idea for the series. I think I have read about 9 of them. But the author writes faster than I will ever be able to catch up!

[Kristie, Moderator]

I haven't read any of them, Vicki, but people really do seem to love them. I don't think I could read 45 of any series without getting a bit tired of it. I can't imagine how he keeps it fresh and still believable.

[Janina]

I'd be surprised if it had any chance in winning this year as there are quite a few others 4-5 star-average books with much higher number of ratings.
With lots of crime series, there is only a marginal amount of detective centered backstory and the plot is usually self-contained, so I wouldn't bother reading an entire crime series in most cases anyways.

I'm a bit annoyed with yet another HP screenplay in the Fantasy category. I love HP very very very much and I even liked the 8th book, but a screenplay is not my idea of an award-worthy fantasy novel (even if JKR was part of it). And of course, the second best candidate is not a fantasy novel either, but some mythology collection which is a mix of history and religion, but definitely not fantasy. grumble mumble grumble

Though I've fared better this year not reading those books that I knew I would dislike and focusing on alternatives that I was interested in. I'll end up doing the same thing next year (even if it defeats the purpose of this group a bit).

[Lynn, Moderator]

Janina wrote: "I'll end up doing the same thing next year (even if it defeats the purpose of this group a bit). "

Not at all - we're about reading the winners AND nominees :)

[Kirsten]

Lynn wrote: "And once again (with the schedule in mind), I'm dreading the year that JD Robb's In Death series finally wins! lol



(Not really, basically the only option would to be not do the series read)"

Wuss!

[Kirsten]

Once again, I've had an inordinate amount of write-ins, considering I've worked hard to read more new releases this year!

[Kirsten]

Check out this cool new library in China

https://nerdist.com/incredible-librar...

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Kirsten wrote: "Check out this cool new library in China

https://nerdist.com/incredible-librar..."

Wow! Stunning!

[Cathie]

Kirsten wrote: "Check out this cool new library in China

https://nerdist.com/incredible-librar..."

Wow ~ love this library!

[Savanes]

Goodreads really need to do something about their app. It @€&*#_&!!!!
I just needed to vent, sorry about that!

[Lynn, Moderator]

ha ha ha ha, no apologies needed. It is indeed shit :)

I never bother to use it .... ever.

[Kirsten]

I agree, ladies, I hate their app. I only really use it sparingly. Like when I'm at the used bookstore and want to check if I have a copy of a certain book.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I use the app all the time because it’s convenient, but it is definitely lacking in a lot of areas. Lately, it’s been cutting several words out from posts, so I need to go get my laptop if I want to figure out what someone is trying to say. Very frustrating.

[Savanes]

I wanted to check my GCA challenge, no luck. I wanted to read a comment but couldn't read the spoilers, arf!