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[Leslie]

Shirley wrote: "Ok, I have now sorted the bookshelf part, but still can't add the book to the group read so it has the book cover like the others do..."

I have had difficulty with that in the past. For me, it only seems to work from my desktop computer, not from my Kindle Fire... Don't know why! I will give a try to adding it for you.

[Jenny]

I was just about to do the same thing ;)

[Shirley]

Thanks Leslie, I see you have amended it now! Next time, I will use the laptop, rather than my kindle fire, as that must have been the problem!

[LauraT]

Shirley wrote: "I have tried to set up the group read for The Night Circus but can't do it properly as I've already read this book so it won't let me add it to the bookshelf as "to read", nor can I add the picture..."

No idea of how to do it!!!!

[Shirley]

Becca and I would like to have another (alternative) October read as the poll was so close. This would mean that The House on the Strand would be set up as another group read for October, if that's ok with the rest of you? It's also because The Night Circus was such a popular book that lots of us have already read it.

[Jenny]

Shirley, since we've done the same for non-fiction I definitely don't mind. Let's give it a few rounds to see how it goes, if it get's overwhelming at some point we can still change it.

[LauraT]

Shirley wrote: "Becca and I would like to have another (alternative) October read as the poll was so close. This would mean that The House on the Strand would be set up as another group read for October, if that's..."

Jenny wrote: "Shirley, since we've done the same for non-fiction I definitely don't mind. Let's give it a few rounds to see how it goes, if it get's overwhelming at some point we can still change it."

I think it could be easily done and i'd like it!!! I've already read The Night Circus and have no intention of picking it up again, while I don't know DuMarieu's one!!! ;)

[Jenny]

Hey guys, as earlier discussed (via e-mail, I am not sure whether all of you have read it) I've changed the group rules regarding our self-promotion policy. Could you please have a look and correct if necessary?

[LauraT]

Perfect change.

[Shirley]

Jenny wrote: "Hey guys, as earlier discussed (via e-mail, I am not sure whether all of you have read it) I've changed the group rules regarding our self-promotion policy. Could you please have a look and correct..."

Looks fine to me, Jenny.

[Leslie]

Jenny wrote: "Hey guys, as earlier discussed (via e-mail, I am not sure whether all of you have read it) I've changed the group rules regarding our self-promotion policy. Could you please have a look and correct..."

Looks good to me.

[[deleted user]]

Jenny wrote: "Hey guys, as earlier discussed (via e-mail, I am not sure whether all of you have read it) I've changed the group rules regarding our self-promotion policy. Could you please have a look and correct..."

looks good :)

[Rowena]

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know I a bit quiet from now until the end of the month. Grad school just started and I'm packing to move out by the end of the month. I'll be back soon:)

[Leslie]

Rowena wrote: "Hi everyone,

Just to let you know I a bit quiet from now until the end of the month. Grad school just started and I'm packing to move out by the end of the month. I'll be back soon:)"

OK - good luck with grad school! You'll do great, I'm sure :)

[Rowena]

Thank you, Leslie :)

[Shirley]

Rowena wrote: "Hi everyone,

Just to let you know I a bit quiet from now until the end of the month. Grad school just started and I'm packing to move out by the end of the month. I'll be back soon:)"

Hope it all goes well, Rowena, and see you back on here soon!

[Rowena]

Thank you, Shirley!

[Jenny]

We'll miss you! Good luck with it all!

[Rowena]

Thank you, Jenny! :)I'll be updating my book updates (if I have time to read, that is!) but not much else for a couple of weeks. Will definitely be ready for the non-fiction group read!

[LauraT]

DOn't worry Rowena, we'll be waiting for you! And good luck with Grad School - whichever it is!!! ;)

[Rowena]

Thanks Laura :)

[Jenny]

Good morning everyone ;) Just out of curiousity: when do our next nomination rounds start? It's Fiction and Classics? For someone who wasn't all that fond of polling for everything I am surprisingly overexcited for them now ;)

[Shirley]

Hi Jenny, I think the nominations for the November fiction read will be in early October - Becca will be doing them again.

[LauraT]

We are thinking of asking for classic nomination - the read should be in november - by the end of next week. Or right in the middle; let's say the 25th. Then we wanted to have the poll with the titles that were seconded, as for the fiction read.

[[deleted user]]

Shirley wrote: "Hi Jenny, I think the nominations for the November fiction read will be in early October - Becca will be doing them again."

Yup fiction nominations will start on the 1st of October and run until the 10th and the poll will open on the 10th/11th and run until the 21st, I think. Are those dates ok with everyone?

[[deleted user]]

Argh, I hadn't seen that whole article by 'Her' until now. I'm just.....ugh. I'm seriously considering taking an extended Goodreads break, I can't deal with that junk on top of everything else I have going on.

[Jenny]

Deep Breath Becca, it felt like quite a punch yesterday to me as well, but things did move into perspective a bit for me since then. Hope life outside of GR isn't too manic for you at the moment.

As for groupreads: I was just thinking that, especially people living outside of big city environments or people living in non-English speakig countries often have to go through interlibrary loan to get a book which can take a few weeks if they don't want to buy. Allowing them a bit more time to get a book might be nice.

[Shirley]

yes, I agree, Jenny, we should give people more time to be able to get hold of the book. Maybe if we start the nominations a bit earlier and then have the poll finished and book chosen by about the 10th, it will give people about 3 weeks' notice

[[deleted user]]

Jenny wrote: "Deep Breath Becca, it felt like quite a punch yesterday to me as well, but things did move into perspective a bit for me since then. Hope life outside of GR isn't too manic for you at the moment.

..."

Thanks, I'm going back to Uni next week, so moving back to my own flat. I'm trying to pack, start deciding on my final dissertation topic and look up theories before I start back at Uni and I had a big (ridiculous) argument with my boyfriend haha.

I think I should go to a spa and relax or something, lol.

Btw, Rowena good luck with everything! :) We will see you when you get back - will miss you!

[Leslie]

Jenny wrote: "Deep Breath Becca, it felt like quite a punch yesterday to me as well, but things did move into perspective a bit for me since then. Hope life outside of GR isn't too manic for you at the moment..."

@Becca - I also felt very upset, but Shirley's advice to just ignore it is probably best. Sorry to hear about your fight - sounds like you have a lot of stress right now with moving and school etc :( Spa trip would be nice!

[Leslie]

Jenny wrote: "As for groupreads: I was just thinking that, especially people living outside of big city environments or people living in non-English speakig countries often have to go through interlibrary loan to get a book which can take a few weeks if they don't want to buy. Allowing them a bit more time to get a book might be nice..."

Good point. I think with the classics having 2 months to be read that our schedule should be fine, but if that turns out not to be the case, we can adjust the timing next time around.

[Jenny]

Leslie wrote: "Good point. I think with the classics having 2 months to be read that our schedule should be fine, but if that turns out not to be the case, we can adjust the timing next time around. "

I agree, it is Fiction I am more concerned about. Shirley I think your suggestion is good, even mid-month would do probably, but it would give everyone a chance to get the book one way or anohter if they wanted to join.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks Leslie - it was the stupidest argument ever, but just escalated and got a bit out of control, lol.

In terms of Fiction reads, how about this:
Nominations - 30th Sept till 5th Oct
Poll - 5th or 6th Oct till 11th Oct

And then each get 6 days at least and it's done before mid-month :)

[Shirley]

Becca wrote: "Thanks Leslie - it was the stupidest argument ever, but just escalated and got a bit out of control, lol.

In terms of Fiction reads, how about this:
Nominations - 30th Sept till 5th Oct
Poll ..."

Yes, I think that sounds better, Becca. And if people say it's still not enough time, we can always change it next month...

[Leslie]

Or even running the poll until the 15th...

[[deleted user]]

Meet in the middle and say the 13th?

[[deleted user]]

Also, I think I'm going to set up a Halloween Challenge, if that's ok with everyone?

It'll be one of the challenge box things that show up on the homepage. I'll set up a thread to to explain how it works and stuff and one for discussion - would this be best in the theme challenges folder or shall I set up a 'Seasonal Challenges' folder?

The idea of it will be to challenge yourself to read X books that relate to Halloween or are creepy, gothic etc. I could maybe call it Spooky Booky Challenge or something.

[Leslie]

Becca wrote: "Also, I think I'm going to set up a Halloween Challenge, if that's ok with everyone?

It'll be one of the challenge box things that show up on the homepage. I'll set up a thread to to explain ho..."

Great! Why don't we start a group or seasonal challenges folder? I like "Spooky Books Challenge" as a name :)

[[deleted user]]

Ok I'll get the folder set up tomorrow :) I'll open set up the challenge on the 25th or something and it'll start then probably, & run until the 31st Oct or 1st Nov.

[Jenny]

Sounds good!

[LauraT]

Are we agreed with classic nomination to start by the end of this month?
And Becca, it has already been said, but do as we say in Italy "Fregatene"!!!! Which means something like Ret Butler said to Rossella: "Don't give a damm!"
And for us non native speaker: can you explain "Spooky Books Challenge" What is a Spooky book exactly???? Frightening? Spectral?

[Leslie]

spooky = relating to, resembling, or suggesting spooks
spooks = ghosts or specters

so your guesses ("frightening", "spectral") are right on the money!

[[deleted user]]

The 'Spooky Booky Challenge' is now set up guys ;-)

Check it out when you get a chance and let me know what you think!

[Leslie]

Becca wrote: "The 'Spooky Booky Challenge' is now set up guys ;-)

Check it out when you get a chance and let me know what you think!"

Great graphic ;)

[Shirley]

Becca wrote: "The 'Spooky Booky Challenge' is now set up guys ;-)

Check it out when you get a chance and let me know what you think!"

Looks good,Becca!

[Jenny]

It looks great Becca!

I've posted a link in 'Books in the news' about a collaboration between Guardian, Observer and Waterstones creating a new list of The 100 Best Novels (English language) over the course of the next 100 weeks, each week introducing one of the titles of the list with an essay. As you might have seen, Gill came up with the idea of having a board for it, where each week we post the link and the opportunity to discuss the chosen title. I think it's a great idea and unless any of you strongly objects I'd happily be setting up a board for it. Agreed? The article on it is here

[LauraT]

Ok Thanks!
@Shirley: what happened to your avatar???
@Jenny: Interesting articol; I'll read it more carefully tomorrow in my deserted office!!!
@Great job Becca! I don't particularly like "Spooky" books: I won't be the winner for sure!!!

[Leslie]

Jenny, as far as I am concerned, you can go ahead. I think it will be interesting :)

[Shirley]

Jenny wrote: "It looks great Becca!

I've posted a link in 'Books in the news' about a collaboration between Guardian, Observer and Waterstones creating a new list of The 100 Best Novels (English language) over ..."

I think it's a really good idea, Jenny.

[Shirley]

LauraT wrote: "Ok Thanks!
@Shirley: what happened to your avatar???
@Jenny: Interesting articol; I'll read it more carefully tomorrow in my deserted office!!!
@Great job Becca! I don't particularly like "Spooky" ..."

Ha ha Laura, I was trying to change it on my kindle, only to discover it didn't work, so had to wait till I had chance to use the laptop! All sorted now, until I feel like changing it again!