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Lisa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh, yeah! There were some real gems! Another little fact: For 9 of the new authors, it was their debut book in 2015."I really got sidetracked in 2015, lol. I read 182 books and 126..."
Wow, Lisa! 126! But is that the number of books or the number of authors? If I read 3 books by a new-to-me author, I only counted that as one author.
I just looked at my 2014 reads. I had 17 new-to-me authors, 2 of whom had debut books. What I did differently in 2014 was to stick with an author, reading most if not all their books in order. 67 of the 103 books I read were by these 17 new authors.
Brenda wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh, yeah! There were some real gems! Another little fact: For 9 of the new authors, it was their debut book in 2015."I really got sidetracked in 2015, lol. I read 182 ..."
That is the number of authors. I did find some good new authors and yes I did end up reading more of their books:) but I didn't count those.
Did you go into each book to find out of it was a debut for the author?
BTW, I am starting our book today:) I need a break from "real" life horrors in my reading.
I got notified yesterday that it's in at my library. Will pick it up later today!
Brenda wrote: "I got notified yesterday that it's in at my library. Will pick it up later today!"Yay:)
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" A Good Thriller" anniversary, we are three years old !!
After a year 2014, we had a total of 40 members.
Now look at our membership
It's a great group to be a member of Sean.
My new word of the day is OBSCURANTISM.Definition: the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known.
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "My new word of the day is OBSCURANTISM.Definition: the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known."
Sounds like everyday life...
Congratulations, Sean, and happy Anniversary. Where's the party?:)
Groovy wrote: "That Honest Trailer was soooo funny, and so to the point! I remember that one, we went to see it. It was a bit disappointing. They focused more on the boring people than Godzilla, but it was still ..."You're welcome, Groovy.
Anne: I'm more scared of REAL spiders than I am SFX ones...even ones like Aragog.
Brenda: No clue. Sorry.
Sean: Cool!
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Here is a link to my " In Memory pages" on my website.
Stars that passed away in 2015.
Taken me two days to edit.
Sean wrote: "On a happy note ..." A Good Thriller" anniversary, we are three years old !!
After a year 2014, we had a total of 40 members.
Now look at our membership"
Sean, I went looking to see how long I've been a member of A Good Thriller. I thought Goodreads must have this noted somewhere. Sure enough, I found it. I joined on March 28, 2014. Thank you to you, Janet, and Autumn for this awesome experience!
Good morning, Thriller-ites! Congratulations, Brenda. I'm new to these groups things. I originally used goodreads to keep track of what books I've read and what the next book in a series was.
So glad I took a chance on these groups. Some great people out there!
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Thanks Brenda for being a loyal member.
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Pleased to say after my health problem in September and getting over bronchitis and pneumonia, today I played my first singles, in 5 months.
Have been playing doubles and mixed, but first singles.
Also played the number one lady in Jersey, and 22 years younger than me, and after 3 hours, she just won.
3-6 7-6 (11-9) 6-3 but I am happy a great game.
Keep it going Sean! Glad you are improving.
Say, is there a year challenge with titles A-Z and if so in which folder would I find it?
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Did not know this. I'm in too Perri.
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Janet wrote: "Yeah, I'll change the title slightly to fit all individual challenges except the 25,000 page read which has its own thread."Found it! Thanks Janet :)
Perri wrote: "Janet wrote: "Yeah, I'll change the title slightly to fit all individual challenges except the 25,000 page read which has its own thread."Found it! Thanks Janet :)"
Me too! Thanks.
Happy Anniversary to our group "A Good Thriller!"
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Janet wrote: "Very sad and shocking news this morning. The legend, David Bowie has passed. Hope Ziggy Stardust rests well. x"I'm shocked. I cared more about his wellbeing than that of my out and out favorite musicians. R.I.P.
Janet wrote: "Very sad and shocking news this morning. The legend, David Bowie has passed. Hope Ziggy Stardust rests well. x"I couldn't believe it when I heard it on the news this morning. R.I.P Bowie.
Janet wrote: "Very sad and shocking news this morning. The legend, David Bowie has passed. Hope Ziggy Stardust rests well. x"Damn. They REALLY are dropping like flies!
My mom always said they came in 3s.
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There were two last week, one of whom was Nathalie Cole.
I had no idea that Bowie was ill. Did you all know he released a new album, Blackstar, last week, his 25th, on his birthday? There's a very poignant video associated with it, a sort of coda to his own passing. He calls it Lazarus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-JqH...
I saw on the news of his passing this morning. Bowie gave me great listening over the years. RIP Major Tom.
Marilee wrote: "I had no idea that Bowie was ill. Did you all know he released a new album, Blackstar, last week, his 25th, on his birthday? There's a very poignant video associated with it, a sort of coda to his ..."Thanks for the video link. Difficult to watch.
Pat wrote: "Marilee wrote: "I had no idea that Bowie was ill. Did you all know he released a new album, Blackstar, last week, his 25th, on his birthday? There's a very poignant video associated with it, a sort..."Indeed it was, Pat.
Bowie and Freddie Mercury singing together, a Capella, AMAZING!!! Just the lyrics, no video.http://www.mindblowingvideos.com/how-...
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Any album released only 3 days ago.
Did not know he was ill, and was kept very quite.
Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Bowie and Freddie Mercury singing together, a Capella, AMAZING!!! Just the lyrics, no video.http://www.mindblowingvideos.com/how-......"
Two of the greats, Anne, with unique voices. I enjoyed the clip. I agree about the Lazarus video - it's quite disturbing.
I think it was his way of accepting the fact that he was going to die.
Not a massive Bowie fan, though I can appreciate his talent, and the joy he brought to many. I am, however, a Freddie fan, and still miss him. I often wonder how his music would sound today.
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Hi there
just wanted to give you a thumbs-up that my thriller 'Falling in Death and Love' Is going to be free on amazon this coming Monday, January 18.
Let's beat the mid-winter blues with a sunny retro-adventure.
btw Kim Smith from Writer Groupie has just done an interview with me here: http://www.writergroupie.net/stanke
I would appreciate it if you could share this info with anybody who might be interested.
Thanks & best
Magnus
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Free book offer to the group! On Amazon Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th.
You read it right. To say thank you to Goodreads for featuring One Man Two Votes, my publisher has agreed to offer the Kindle e-book on amazon for free Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th.
My novel is being featured now on Goodreads. I’m thrilled to have the honor. This group is dedicated to the authors I like best. I have several reviews and readers that think I follow an “early Clancy” kind of styling.
See the book and reviews for yourself at: http://amzn.to/1EtMPPn
I hope lots of you pick up the free book, read it, and enjoy it.
I want to thank those of you who have read the book. The reviews have been exciting reaching 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Lots of reviewers have stated—well let me just copy a couple instead of paraphrasing.
I thought it was well done and cannot wait until the next installment. The story line and characters were great. I highly recommend this book, it reminded me of a Tom Clancy Novel. Keep it up Russ.
-Mike Miller-
What a great read! J. Russ Briley can really write, and he keeps you on the edge of your seat with this political suspense thriller. You'll like the characters; you'll race from one chapter to the next; you'll wish the book was longer; and you'll be ready to read more as soon as the next book comes out. If you like reading John Grisham, you'll love reading Briley's One Man Two Votes.
-Kath-
See the book and reviews for yourself at: http://amzn.to/1EtMPPn
My thanks again, and happy reading!
J Russ
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I never liked David Bowie music, but he was different, loved Freddie Mercury's voice.
That's why we all are different, but two sad loss's
Hi everyone So I have certainly been missing...end of a year, end of a semester with two kids in high school, lots of family gatherings. Other than the part where sometimes I feel like I am repeating high school all good reasons to be busy.
I just finished "The girl on the train"
Just wondering what all,of you thriller readers thought of it?
Just finished The Girl on the Train...what did you all think of it?
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I think I had so many new to me authors because of NetGalley reads. I know I had a few debut authors, four excellent ones that I can think of off the top of my head, but there were probably more.