Shelf List

[Luann]

I've been thinking that we need to start keeping a list of our monthly shelves and those who chose them. Instead of searching through past threads, those picking a shelf can use this list to see what we've read in the past:

2008
October -- Mystery -- Karen
November -- Historical Fiction -- Mitzie
December -- Non-fiction -- Melissa

2009
January -- Young Adult -- Luann
February -- Fantasy -- Spaceyplum
March -- Psychology -- Angela
April -- Travel -- Meghan
May -- Science Fiction -- Lauren
June -- Classics -- Lynne
July -- Realistic Fiction -- Tara
August -- Romance -- Cam
September -- Historical Fiction -- Jennifer (of the sunset)
October -- Paranormal -- Sara
November -- Asian -- Arlene
December -- Humor -- Photojim

2010
January -- Mystery-Thriller -- Lyn M
February -- Adventure -- Sunflower
March -- Dystopia -- Natasha
April -- Favorites -- BJ Rose
May -- French -- Natalie
June -- Chick-Lit -- Blarneygod
July -- History -- Tina
August -- Literature -- Cathy
September -- Latin America -- Susan (of the cat)
October -- Biography -- Crystal
November -- Time Travel -- Coralie
December -- Contemporary Fiction -- Karen (of the bookworm)

2011
January -- Coming of Age -- Lahni
February -- Science -- LynnB
March -- Mythology -- Candiss
April -- Medieval -- Pollyanna
May -- American History -- Delicious Dee Challenge Addict
June -- World Lit -- Lauren
July -- Western -- Arlene
August -- Sociology -- Natasha
September -- Graphic Novels -- Slayermel
October -- Anthology -- Dee
November -- Childhood -- Luann
December -- Suspense -- Amy

2012
January -- Speculative Fiction -- Sarah
February -- Abandoned -- Vivian
March -- Classics -- Bea
April -- Alternate History -- Scott
May -- Horror -- Vi
June -- Banned Books -- D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~
July -- Australian -- Krait
August -- Ancient History -- Leonie
September -- Mindy -- Urban Fantasy
October -- J. Travis -- Pulitzer Prize
November -- Penney -- French Literature
December -- Ebony -- Steampunk

2013
January -- Tien (for Traci) -- Magic
February -- Susan -- GLBT
March -- Rora -- Books About Books

See the full list in a Google doc here.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Great idea Luann - It's not only easier, but it is really neat to see the history. Thanks

[Lennie]

Luann, thanks for doing the "grunt work" and making this easier for everyone. Will you be the one to update this list every month or will it be the person who was chosen for that month?

BTW, I've started watching "Lost" on DVD. I'm still on the first season but I'm really enjoying it! Thanks for recommending it--I didn't know what I was missing out on all this time!

[Luann]

Lyn wrote: "Great idea Luann - It's not only easier, but it is really neat to see the history. Thanks"

It does give a nice overview of our history as a group, doesn't it? It's also helping out as we catch up our group bookshelf.

Lennie wrote: "Luann, thanks for doing the "grunt work" and making this easier for everyone. Will you be the one to update this list every month or will it be the person who was chosen for that month?..."

I'll update it each month since I'm the one who can edit my post. We'll keep the list right there at the top so it's easy to find and all the information is in one place.

Yay! I'm glad you like Lost! I'm going to loan my season one DVDs to my brother & his wife and see if I can't get a few more people hooked on it. :)

[Slayermel]

the list looks great, this will be so much easier for everyone to check before picking a shelf :0)
Plus I already find myself using the links ;op

[Tara]

I love the lists and all the work you did on the home page!! Thank you so much!

[Lynne]

I love the fact that we have the list now except for the fact that I joined this group way too late. I missed fantasy, mystery, historical fiction and young adult. Those are some of my favorite genres. Oh, well, I guess the whole point is to grow, isn't it.:(

[Slayermel]

unless they come up again with alternate spelling like on the list of shelves for shelf-a-Thon :op
*laughing*

[Luann]

Although I hope we have a nice variety before we start repeating. I guess we can leave that up to the shelf pickers. They can be the ones who decide.

[Slayermel]

I think we definitely will have a very nice variety before the repeats start. I'm finding the readers here on this site are very good at stepping out of their comfort zones. I'm actually very impressed with the amount of books that have been read per shelf considering the amount of people who participate in the monthly shelf reads.

WAY TO GO GUYS!!!!

[[deleted user]]

Historical fiction... hmmm I think I have a couple of books that cover that...

[Suzanne]

Typically, when is the upcoming month's genre announced?

[Luann]

Typically right away, Suzanne! Thanks for the nudge. I've been involved with the end of the school year and not thinking about much else. I'll get the ball rolling!

[Tara]

I just realized that Slayermel has not been a shelf picker...how can that be?

[Slayermel]

My name has not been pulled yet, but I wait patiently LOL ;0p
I'm constantly debating what I would pick, but there are so many good shelves that it's kind of a relief when someone else selects another good one I can check off *giggle*

Thanks for your thoughts though Tara :0)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Wow, Slayermel, that is weird. You have been around so long, not to have been picked.

Another bit of trivia, after September it will be 24 months, which I believe means that the mystery shelf can go back in the mix. (not that I am suggesting that, there are so many good shelves we haven't used yet, lol)

[Lynne]

Since we AREN"T suggesting shelves...I keep hoping someone will pick biographies. I have so many I want to read, but I never get around to them.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

You are shameles, Lynne!

[Sara]

you all are cracking me up!

[Slayermel]

Lynne I'm there with you, since we AREN"T suggesting I won't tell you about my plans for
Biorgaphies
Graphic Novels
True Crime
Vampires
Horror
Canadian
Film

But that's just to name a few :op

[Tara]

Oh Graphic novels would be a fun one! Vampires! Film! Of course, I will not share my favorites of the shelves you picked. :P

[Susan]

And what about poetry?

[Slayermel]

Susan you have me laughing so hard right now that I can't stop crying. Glad your okay!
But it's your choice Hunny :0D

[Carol]

How about art?

[onarock]

luanne, just saw the list at the top of this thread......super....thanx for doing this......the links r very helpful to me

k

[Luann]

Happy to help, onarock!

[Sarah]

Slayermel wrote: "Lynne I'm there with you, since we AREN"T suggesting I won't tell you about my plans for
Biorgaphies
Graphic Novels
True Crime
Vampires
Horror
Canadian
Film

But that's just to name a few..."

What do you mean by Graphic Novels?? :)

[Slayermel]

examples



They are full stories like a book but in Comic Book form, There are so many really good ones out there that don't get the credit they deserve as people chalk them up to being for kids, or just plain old comics. So sad :0(

[Lynne]

I read "watchmen" and thought is was great. It was my first graphic novel. I have heard that "Cowboys and Aliens" is also very good.

[Slayermel]

Oooooooh Lynne you may have just found me my western for the month lol. I've been waiting for the movie, did not realize it was based on a graphic novel, gonna have to look into this now.

[Jessie Marie]

Oh, Graphic Novels are awesome.

I read those in college. Really good. :)

[Dee]

I read the completed Maus in college as well, and just read Persepolis this last year - enjoyed them both

[Slayermel]

I just read Maus this year and really enjoyed it, I still have to read Persepolis

[Lynne]

Slayermel wrote: "Oooooooh Lynne you may have just found me my western for the month lol. I've been waiting for the movie, did not realize it was based on a graphic novel, gonna have to look into this now. [bookcove..."

Glad I could help

[Bea]

Looks like the shelf list needs updating for March and April.

BTW, I love the group header...so appropriate for us!

[Tien]

Bea wrote: "BTW, I love the group header...so appropriate for us!"

Thanks, Bea. I tried to fit in as many different books I could find at home. I wasn't entirely too happy with the picture. I think I need to improve on my photography skills ;p

[Susan]

Tien (aka Kazza) wrote: "Thanks, Bea. I tried to fit in as many different books I could find at home. I wasn't entirely too happy with the picture. I t..."

Oh, no, I think it's terrific.

[Tien]

Susan wrote: "Oh, no, I think it's terrific."

Thanks, Susan :)

[Bea]

Tien, did you miss my observation in #37 that the shelf list (#1) needs updating? It ends with my selection in March.

[Tien]

Bea wrote: "Tien, did you miss my observation in #37 that the shelf list (#1) needs updating? It ends with my selection in March."

No, it's just that Luann posted that message so she has to be the one to edit it. I can't do anything, sorry, Luann might have missed your note though, so I'll PM her right now.

[Bea]

Tien (aka Kazza) wrote: "Bea wrote: "Tien, did you miss my observation in #37 that the shelf list (#1) needs updating? It ends with my selection in March."

No, it's just that Luann posted that message so she has to be the..."

OK thanks.

[Luann]

Thanks for the reminder, Bea & Karen! The list is now updated. Sorry about that!

[Bea]

I am glad you are back Luann. Hope all is well now for you.

[Susan]

Not sure which thread to post this on, but I thought you all would want to see it. Thanks to Ebony's pick for December, we're ahead of the curve on this:
IBM says steampunk will be totally hip in 2013

[Tien]

Susan wrote: "Not sure which thread to post this on, but I thought you all would want to see it. Thanks to Ebony's pick for December, we're ahead of the curve on this:
IBM says steampunk will be totally hip in..."

lol - WE are totally hip! ;)

[Tien]

I've created a Google doc for shelves / pickers list, here

[Luann]

Tien wrote: "I've created a Google doc for shelves / pickers list, here"

Great idea! I'll post a link in the top message to the Google doc as well. We were eventually going to run out of room in that message so this is a great solution.

[Tien]

Luann wrote: "Tien wrote: "I've created a Google doc for shelves / pickers list, here"

Great idea! I'll post a link in the top message to the Google doc as well. We were eventually going to run out of room in ..."

Thanks, Luann :)

It's great to see you here! Hopefully things are more settled now? Are we going to see you on a regular basis too? ;)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Luann wrote: "Tien wrote: "I've created a Google doc for shelves / pickers list, here"

Great idea! I'll post a link in the top message to the Google doc as well. We were eventually going to run out of room in ..."

Hey, Luann, welcome back. We missed you. Hope things are calmed down some for you!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Tien wrote: "I've created a Google doc for shelves / pickers list, here"

I love the Google Doc idea. You are the master, Tien.