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Hi! Welcome to the group! I too like historical fiction, but I like a lot of other genres too!

My day is going ok I guess. I'm having to work overtime tonight so it is as well as can be expected.
Sarah-Grace wrote: "Rachel wrote: "On a lighter note... Is anyone a Neil Gaiman fan? I recently "discovered" his work. I loved The Graveyard Book and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. They felt so... magical. Does any..."
I do enjoy Neil Gaiman! I have not read all of his stuff but what I have read, I have enjoyed. The Graveyard Book was great! I loved The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and Stardust. His book American Gods and the tie in for it, Anansi Boys were both awesome! I love the American Gods tv show as well.
I do enjoy Neil Gaiman! I have not read all of his stuff but what I have read, I have enjoyed. The Graveyard Book was great! I loved The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and Stardust. His book American Gods and the tie in for it, Anansi Boys were both awesome! I love the American Gods tv show as well.





Hi! Welcome to the group!
Karen wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Does anyone here use the library or just buys books?"
I visit the library, download eBooks and buy the books I adore or books of 'proven' (for me) authors"
I love the library! I only buy hard cover books I'm pretty sure I will re read or give as gifts. I'm a real sucker for the GoodReads and Kindle *daily deals*. I also download freebies, especially the classics.
I visit the library, download eBooks and buy the books I adore or books of 'proven' (for me) authors"
I love the library! I only buy hard cover books I'm pretty sure I will re read or give as gifts. I'm a real sucker for the GoodReads and Kindle *daily deals*. I also download freebies, especially the classics.


I LOVE the library.
Kandice wrote: "I use the library a ton. I use Overdrive and Libby for ebooks and audiobooks, but do occasionally check out actual books. I also attend and run a group that meets in the library monthly. Even with ..."
Same!! <3
Same!! <3

At least Amazon usually has cheap used copies! I think I've only bought one book in the past years that was full price and that was because I absolutel HAD to have them the second they were released lol.

Tucker, I have never tried thriftbooks but I have heard many wonderful things about it! I need to try it!
Yes, I constantly get overwhelmed by my TBR but what I always tell myself is that my reading is my hobby, not my job. The whole reason I read is to escape from the stress of reality and stressing myself out by all the books I want to read just seems counter productive. So, I get all the books I want/can and I set them on my shelf and when I look at them and start feeling that stressful 'Oh my gosh, I have GOT to read that soon' I suppress that and replace that thought with 'Those books are there for me to enjoy when the time is right and I will get to it when I get to it.' I hope that helps a little!
Yes, I constantly get overwhelmed by my TBR but what I always tell myself is that my reading is my hobby, not my job. The whole reason I read is to escape from the stress of reality and stressing myself out by all the books I want to read just seems counter productive. So, I get all the books I want/can and I set them on my shelf and when I look at them and start feeling that stressful 'Oh my gosh, I have GOT to read that soon' I suppress that and replace that thought with 'Those books are there for me to enjoy when the time is right and I will get to it when I get to it.' I hope that helps a little!

Yes, I constantly get overwhelmed by my TBR but what I always tell myself is that my read..."
That does help! Thanks!! Also, thriftbooks is a great service. Use the coupon code "SAVEMORE" to get 15% off if you check them out
Tucker wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Tucker, I have never tried thriftbooks but I have heard many wonderful things about it! I need to try it!
Yes, I constantly get overwhelmed by my TBR but what I always tell myself is..."
Sweet! Thanks!
Yes, I constantly get overwhelmed by my TBR but what I always tell myself is..."
Sweet! Thanks!
Tucker wrote: "@rhr I get the kindle freebies and buy a lot of books. but i use the library the most."
@Tucker I love thriftbooks.com! I've been able to replace several favorite out of print books and they are always in good condition. Sadly I'm running out of room for print books so I'm forces to buy e-books. I read 3-5 books a week...that's a lot of square footage. My library doesn't have the best selection but it is getting better.
@Tucker I love thriftbooks.com! I've been able to replace several favorite out of print books and they are always in good condition. Sadly I'm running out of room for print books so I'm forces to buy e-books. I read 3-5 books a week...that's a lot of square footage. My library doesn't have the best selection but it is getting better.
Tucker wrote: "@rhr I really only started buying my owns books this year but I'm already running out of room."
I know what you mean! It doesn't take long. I just built a floor to ceiling bookcase that holds almost 500 books and already need another one. Room is a real issue.
I know what you mean! It doesn't take long. I just built a floor to ceiling bookcase that holds almost 500 books and already need another one. Room is a real issue.

I use all venues- library, used, Amazon and Kindle!

I have read several books by all 3 of these authors and have quite enjoyed them! Hope you do too!

Raghav wrote: "Anybody knows how I can read books, fast, and even during a tight schedule? All suggestions welcome!"
I suggest Audiobooks. I don't always have time to sit down and read but I can always (excluding when I'm in the office) plug in my headphones and fly through an audiobook while I'm cooking, working on house or yard work or working out. :)
I suggest Audiobooks. I don't always have time to sit down and read but I can always (excluding when I'm in the office) plug in my headphones and fly through an audiobook while I'm cooking, working on house or yard work or working out. :)

Good to see you around Kandice! I have never thought about speeding the playback up! That would probably help me out quite a bit!
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Loved this post! What are some of your favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy books?
Loved this post! What are some of your favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy books?
Rumell wrote: "I like them. Sci-fi is growing into me but I am still not into Manga/Anime."
Manga/Anime is not something I have ever ventured into. Not that I think I wouldn't like it, it just hasn't piqued my interest enough to pick it up. I know there are some really great serious though and I would definitely read through them if the opportunity presented itself.
Manga/Anime is not something I have ever ventured into. Not that I think I wouldn't like it, it just hasn't piqued my interest enough to pick it up. I know there are some really great serious though and I would definitely read through them if the opportunity presented itself.
Rumell wrote: "I guess Anime/Manga is least of my favourite genres. They are very tacky to me."
Everyone has their own tastes and that is 110% okay!!
Everyone has their own tastes and that is 110% okay!!


If anyone is interested in manga but has hated it before, I'd suggest reading "Pluto". It's a mystery sci-fi thriller that doesn't have all the typical trappings of the medium.
Speaking of graphic novels, the genre I can't seem to get into is superheros. I've tried watching superhero movies, reading comics, etc. I just can't seem to find any I actually like at all. I think the closest I came was appreciating Watchmen.

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Until I got to the end of your post, I was all ready to suggest Watchmen! That is one of my favorite books of all time and not what people usually think of as a comic.
I can also suggest Moore's V for Vendetta, Preacher by Garth Ennis and Sandman by Neil Gaiman. None are super heroes per se, but both have fantasy elements and are fantastic.
There's also Fables by Mark Buckingham.

I've never been able to get into Manga either, but don't understand the "tacky" description. Some are really beautiful. There have been a few adaptations of narratives I already likes, such as the Max series by James Patterson, Twilight by Meyers (yeah, yeah...) and Carry On by Rainbow Rowell. Sometimes it's fun to see someone else's idea of characters you already know and love.

Thanks Kandice! I've given some of those series a try already. Some are hit or miss, some I really like (Fables). Somehow it seems to depend on how they fit into the "superhero" spectrum. Some of it also seems to depend on the amount of action. I tend to space out in comics, books, or movies if the only thing happening is battles. A lot of the graphic novels I do like tend to be autobiographies, journalistic studies, or fantasy.
Comic adaptations are a lot of fun. I've seen some around for A Wrinkle in Time and Pride and Prejudice. I didn't realize Carry On had one, but I could see that fitting well.

I am new down here.
Very general question: Could you guys please recommend me the best books you have every read?
P.S. I am currently reading The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare

I also love Saga, Vol. 1 and Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned. Both by Brian K. Vaughan.

I am new down here.
Very general question: Could you guys please recommend me the best books you have every read?
P.S. I am currently reading The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra C..."
Do you mean like our favorite top 10 or something? I am a very eclectic reader, but not everyone is, so what kind of fiction do you like? At least that would give us a starting point.
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