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**Spring Reading Challenge - 2013**
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Finished the next one in my list #3 New Life:
Flesher
by Emily Shore ★★★★My ..."
If you don't critisize the author in your review, it will never be removed Lynxie.
Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Yay! back to decent indies!!Finished the next one in my list #3 New Life:
Flesher
by Emily ..."I totally get that Brenda and at the moment nothing of mine has been flagged or removed or even remotely comes close to being targeted, it's more to do with how things were handled, I guess I don't really trust GR with my content anymore.
It's a bit of a shame really.
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Finished the next one in my list #3 New Life:
Flesher[bookcover:Flesher|15783..."
Don't be too hasty, we would hate to lose you:)
Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Yay! back to decent indies!!Finished the next one in my list #3 New Life:
Flesher[bookcove..."
I'm not going anywhere yet... I want to see how things pan out first, and BL has a bit of a way to go to rival GR. It's a hurry up and wait scenario. :)
In the meantime, I can continue reading indie books and chatting to you all too :)
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Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Yay! back to decent indies!!Finished the next one in my list #3 New Life:
Flesher[bookcove..."
I agree with Brenda, Lynxie, although I don't know what happened exactly but this group especially is great and most of us here have common interests and are pretty open to people expressing an opinion. I did leave another group a while back because I felt that it was too controlling about the sorts of things people were allowed to say and do and think!!! I figure as long as you're not rude or abusive you're entitled to your opinion. I must also add that I disagree with Brenda...sorry Brenda, you know I love you... but I don't see why you can't criticise or at least disagree with an author if you don't share their views or if you didn't like their book. If you're writing an honest review surely saying what you think, without being rude or abusive should be allowed. It's just another point of view, after all.
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The whole issue with GR that Lynxie is talking about is the fact that people ARE abusive and rude, that's what the "getting rid of reviews" is all about. That's what I meant Elaine, sorry I wasn't clearer:)
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: " I must also add that I disagree with Brenda...sorry Brenda, you know I love you... but I don't see why you can't criticise or at least disagree with an author if you don't share the..."Well that's fair enough then Brenda. I thought that perhaps they were just being precious about people knocking authors and so forth. I know there are a few self righteous groups here....I'll probably get into trouble for saying that now!!! Maybe I should just MYOB as I don't really know what the actual situation is. Sorry I just get a bit passionate when it comes to voicing an opinion and when I feel people are being suppressed but there's definitely no excuse for abusive and rude behaviour. I would never condone that.
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You'll find all the threads about it in the Feedback group Elaine. The main peeve by everyone is that the powers that be haven't announced what they were doing, so it comes across as "wrong"...
Michael wrote: "Elaine you can read more about it here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and at GR feedback group. :)"Thanks for that Michael. I did have a quick look at the comments and threads. It's not really something I want to get too involved in. I can almost agree with both POV's as it is sometimes difficult to separate an author from their book but of course there's never any excuse to make things personal and for rudeness and name calling. I think I'll butt out now and just enjoy the aspects of this site that aren't controversial or political!!!
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That's the best Elaine:)
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Michael wrote: "Elaine you can read more about it here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and at GR fee...":)
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I really loved this book, I'm uncertain about my rating...if I could give it 4.5 ★s I would....my review will follow:)
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1. Spring Clean TBR:
2. Spring Colour-red or yellow cover:
3. Spring-new life:
4. New Release-AA Spring months:
5. Romance:
6. Melbourne Cup-horses:
7. Young Adult:
8. Favourite Genre:
9. First letter of my name:
10. Fantasy/Sci Fi/Para - Aussie Author:
Reckless Rescue by Rinelle Grey11. Sept TBR:
12. Oct TBR:
The Chimera Vector by Nathan M. Farrugia13. Nov TBR:
The Fenians by Ross Collier
The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly
Finished my 7th #12 Oct TBR: Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight I really enjoyed it.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Steadily making my way through the challenge. 1. tbr Ghana Must Go read 13 Sep, 4 stars
2. yellow cover
read 4 Sep, 2 stars3. new life Escape
4. new release
5. romance No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf read 9 Sep, 5 stars
6. Melbourne Cup Night Street set in Melbourne read 16 Sep, 4 stars
7. YA The Last of the Mohicans read 11 Oct, 3 stars
8. L title Little Bee read 20 Sep, 5 stars
9. historical fiction Mary Barton
10. Aus. sci fi
11. Sep TBR Maya's Notebook read 25 Sep, 2 stars
12. Oct TBR The Garden of Burning Sand currently reading
13. Nov TBR For Whom the Bell Tolls
Finally finished my No.4 Aussie New Release a couple of days ago. It was ok considering it was heavily romance based (which isn't my favourite genre).1)
- TBR Read2) TBA
3)
- New life - the main character has to learn to live as a ghost after he dies4)
- Aussie New Release - finished 10/10/13 - 4 stars5)
- Romance - finished 1/10/13 - 4 stars6)
- Luck goes with gambling7)
- Young Adult - finished 21/9/13 - 3 stars8)
- Favourite Genre is Thriller - finished 5/9/13 - 4 stars9)
- Starts with 'M'10)
- Aussie Sci-Fi/Paranormal - finished 15/9/13 - 1 star11)
- Been on my TBR forever!12)
- Same as above!13)
- Same as above!
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Thanks Michelle, I just checked your #8 out In the Shadow of Revenge and purchased it, adding it to my TBR!!!
Brenda wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Finally finished my No.4 Aussie New Release a couple of days ago. It was ok considering it was heavily romance based (which isn't my favourite genre).1) [bookcover:The Good Guy|3..."
That's great Brenda. I hope you like it!
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I'll let you know when I've finished it Michelle:)
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Review to follow
Have had a couple of wonderful days being able to sit and read (although the list of things to do is mounting!) Have now knocked off 2 more booksNo. 8 - Favourite genre - Sci fi/fan
The Ocean at the End of the Lane / Neil Gaimanand also
No. 3 New release by an Aussie Author
A Rake's Midnight Kiss
Anna Campbell
giving it 4 stars - really enjoyed it!
Finished my 8th # 7 Young Adult: The Accident by Kate HendrickMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished my 7th for the challenge, 3. New life- Whistling Past the Graveyard, lazing by the pool in Noosa. I loved this story, Starla had me laughing and crying all on the same page. ★★★★★
Having come back from four Internet-free days in Canberra, I've finished my thirteenth book, the first 12. October TBR, The Empty Chair, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my fourteenth, the second 10. Australian Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Grim Tuesday, with my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show.... I am currently a few chapters into my second 6. Melbourne Cup, Jack of Diamonds.
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I really loved this book, I'm uncertain about my rating...if I could give it 4.5 ★s I would....my review will follow:)"
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Finished my 7th, no.3 New life Little House on the Prairie
. It was a lovely read. Gave it 3 stars and wrote a short review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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. It was a lovely read. Gave it 3 stars and wrote a short review.https://www.goodreads.co..."
You're doing well Elaine, over half way there with more half the season to go!!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my 7th, no.3 New life Little House on the Prairie. It was a lovely read. Gave it 3 stars and wrote a short review.https://w..."
Thanks Brenda. I've got some big ones to go though, like Jack of Diamonds and The Book Thief, which I'm currently reading so I'll see how I go. I've told myself this is the last challenge as I seem to put so much pressure on myself!!! We'll see.It depends what you guys dangle in front of us next!!!
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. It was a lovely read. Gave it 3 stars and wrote a short rev..."Oh dear Elaine:) I've heard you say that before;) Why don't you do a semi-challenge...halve it if you like:)
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my 7th, no.3 New life Little House on the Prairie. It was a lovely read. Gave it 3 stars and wr..."I can't Brenda that's the problem. If I say I'm going to do a challenge I have to do the full thing for it count. I do enjoy it I just wish I could be a bit more blase about it. On one level I know it's not the end of the world if I don't complete it but on the other I can't back down. I have to finish it!!!
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. It was a lovely read. Gave it..."Well if you like I can set you a separate challenge?
But would it count as not completing the challenge if you said from the outset you were only going to do five or six of the tasks, Elaine? You could pick your favourite six... Or you could pick your favourite three and three tasks that would stretch you a little... Or you could just do the even numbered tasks. Or the odd numbered ones... Or...you get my drift, anyway!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my 7th, no.3 New life Little House on the Prairie. It was a lovel..."That sounds interesting Brenda. Can you do that?
Kathryn wrote: "But would it count as not completing the challenge if you said from the outset you were only going to do five or six of the tasks, Elaine? You could pick your favourite six... Or you could pick yo..."Kathryn that's actually quite clever and then I wouldn't feel like I failed the challenge!!! The thing is these challenges are so much fun and I love choosing books to fit in. Mind you I usually end up changing them a few times.
I often change my books as well, Elaine. In fact I'm just starting a book now that will do quite nicely for my romance read for the Spring Challenge - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand - although it's not my original pick because Lighthouse Bay is still too much in demand. Unfortunately that also means I need another book for my Aussie Author Challenge as I was intending to read Lighthouse Bay for it as well. Oh, the trials and tribulations of keeping up with these challenges!And you could still pick books for the whole challenge, but then just post the tasks with books that you would aim to complete... Or post all the tasks with books you chose, but pick out the tasks you are electing to complete for the challenge... Just a thought, anyway!
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...."I can! It would only be for the seasonal ones wouldn't it?
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my 7th, no.3 New life Little House on the Prairie[bookcover:Little House on the Pra..."Yes it would Brenda. I can usually manage to complete the monthly challenges. Looking forward to see what you come up with, although I do kind of feel like it's a bit of a cop out!! See there I go again. :)
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Don't you worry, we will sort it out :)
Kathryn wrote: "I often change my books as well, Elaine. In fact I'm just starting a book now that will do quite nicely for my romance read for the Spring Challenge - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand - although it's n..."I know and that's just one of the groups!! If you're in a couple of different groups then there's all their challenges as well and the group reads!!! Some here...Brenda comes to mind..are amazing at how they seem to keep up and read so many books for so many different groups and challenges!!!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished my 7th, no.3 New life Little House on the Prairie[boo..."Ok. Thank you. :)
For me, it is not only completing the challenge. It's about getting great new ideas for my TBR from books which other ARs put on their lists.
Sharon wrote: "Finished my 7th #12 Oct TBR: Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight I really enjoyed it.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
This looks intriguing, adding to me TBR.
Amber wrote: "Heather wrote: "I'm moving at the moment so reading is not a happening thing at the moment.In the last two weeks I have read 6. Fashion
which I found totally facina..."Yes Amber I did like it sorry about the late response I haven't had the chance to be online much.
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Finished the next one in my list #3 New Life:
Flesher
My review: http://..."
Agreed Elaine, I've started things over at BL, hanging about here till I finish up my challenges and BL implements a way to sort books on your TBR list like GR has. Then I think I'll be leaving here, but we'll see.