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It is about taxes...with us we keep stats of where a patron is from (it is why we have to have proof of residence when we register for a card) and then the numbers people work out how the money is allocated. I don't completely understand it. That is for physical books...for ebooks/audio you can only borrow from city you live.
Stephanie wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "In BC, Canada we can apply for a library card in almost any city in BC. Each city has their own rules of course and different resources of course. A little secre..."
Yeah, my parents are not into the elibrary much so they gave me permission as long as download a book once in awhile when they are interested. lol.
Just one more reason I want to move to BC
Dawn wrote: "Just one more reason I want to move to BC"We love new people! :)
Stephanie wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "It is about taxes...with us we keep stats of where a patron is from (it is why we have to have proof of residence when we register for a card) and then the numbers..."Lol, yeah!
Stephanie wrote: "Laura wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Laura wrote: ". I have 2 library cards and usually have the max on hold that I can. It is like my own personal challenge and I treat it like a game."I have three di..."
I use my dads library card number for overdrive, (he lives in another state) his library system is awesome they get all new releases. He only uses his card for physical books. I use my card where I live for both overdrive and physical books. My overdrive isn't as good but it is getting better. My library is also getting better with new releases in physical books.
So My overdrive has 2 sign ins, one for each card.
I haven't been doing so good this year. I think I'm behind by 7 books to reach my goal. I have decide to not make monthly plans anymore and just concentrate on my previous months choices and series.
Stephanie wrote: "Hoopla has music, movies / TV, audiobooks, and eBooks. I use it for audiobooks and put them on my phone. "Does this count against your data on your phone? I tried hoopla on my kindle and it didn't work, sadly.
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Are you enjoying your reading?
Stephanie wrote: "Laura wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Laura wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Laura wrote: ". I have 2 library cards and usually have the max on hold that I can. It is like my own personal challenge and I treat i..."This has gotten me thinking, hmm any other relatives I can hit up for their card no. ?lol I've wondered though if the library can see the overdrive titles that are checked out with my dad's card. He'd be embarrassed if they can. Lol
Jonetta wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I haven't been doing so good this year. I think I'm behind by 7 books to reach my goal. I have decide to not make monthly plans anymore and just concentrate on my previous months ch..."I am.
Jonetta wrote: "All that matters:)"I second that!
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Thanks for the link on this, Kris. I'm going to check it out.
I have two library cards and I'm thinking of getting a third ... I may need an intervention...
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Only works with iOS and Android, unfortunately :0(
Lauren wrote: "I may need an intervention... "Not at all! By whatever means necessary... ;-)
Yes, I am an enabler.
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Yes, I am an enabler. ."
I am prepared to be enabled!
Lauren wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "There is a site called library elf - http://www.libraryelf.com/ - and what this site does is keep track of all your library cards. You sign up and then put in your..."Lol, I too am an enabler. I am looking to get a library card in Vancouver - which has many branches and bigger budget.
Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "In BC, Canada we can apply for a library card in almost any city in BC. Each city has their own rules of course and different resources of course. A little secret - I also use my mom and dad's li..."
I did not know you can apply for a library card anywhere in bc. I live in vancouver but i only go to two libraries!
Not a lot of people are aware of it, Viki. All you need is proof of current residence and government issued ID. If you have a driver's licence then you are set. There are a few exceptions I believe. Also say if you are visiting another part of BC for awhile you can get temp card (only set for a short period of time) or BC-1 card if you go quite often to another place in BC. And if people are visiting from another place/country but are going give around for awhile and provide a BC addressee do temp lending. Each city may vary a bit though. The one I can say for sure is New Westminster library where I work. If you have any questions let me know and I can maybe find out :) if I sounding confusing pleas ask me for clarification.
Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "Not a lot of people are aware of it, Viki. All you need is proof of current residence and government issued ID. If you have a driver's licence then you are set. There are a few exceptions I believe..."That totally make sense, thanks.
You are most welcome :)
Stephanie wrote: "Oh, I think that if you are not on wireless when you download that it may hit your data. I usually get the book when on wireless (and it's always my teenager that makes us go OVER on data!)...."Great, thanks, Stephanie! I'll give it a shot then.
So after saying I would only be active in this group, 2 of my old groups from Shelfari have come here due to leafmarks closing. Aaarrgghh. Will have to see how things go!
Jonetta wrote: "Uh, oh!"Indeed :-)
Luckily they don't really do group reads or challenges. One group is the old historical fiction group and I'm in the HF mood at the moment!
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Here's the link Jonetta https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
Lauren, the historical fiction group from Shelfari was my first group I joined. I have fond memories :-) I went off HF for a while but I feel the interest coming back lately!
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Returning to a favorite genre is like greeting an old friend. The same happened to me with historical romance. Hope you enjoy them!
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I'm going to do more spontaneous reading. For example, I'm dying to get back to Will Trent and Kate Burkholder and yet, haven't been able to all year. I'm just going to stop and read in the moment in 2017.
I'm participating in a LOT of group reads next year and I'm excited about it. However, if people aren't participating in the discussions, I'm going to make them less of a priority. The whole point of reading a book as a group is to have others to talk to about the story.
My monthly reading plans are going to continue to be more realistic. I've set up a system where I can track those I missed without dragging them into the next month's plan.
I'm also keeping a list of books I'm collecting that don't fall into a priority category (author request, NetGalley, etc.) but really want to read. These are books where friends have applauded and I want to read. My goal is to read one of these a month.
There you have it. This was a really good reading year for me in terms of quality and satisfaction. I want to keep the momentum going with these tweaks.
Anyone else thinking about 2017?
Where has this year gone!! Oh yes, I have been thinking about 2017.I have learnt a lot about my reading this year and I have enjoyed the 2nd half much more when I didn't have the pressure of numbers and also I dropped out of the group reads. Sorry! I just cannot read the same series too regularly. I need around 1.5-2 months at least between 2 books in a series. (Funnily enough my 9 year old daughter says the same thing about her reading!) I know I could/should join in when I have read the book but I feel the moment has gone....
Next year my goal for number of books is going to be very low. I want to read some of the chunky books collecting dust on my shelf plus I will probably be busy towards the end of the year preparing my daughter for entrance exams for secondary school.
My "lists to choose from" have been working well, especially the idea of dropping a book after 3 months, so I will continue this.
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Oh, and my revised approach to my reading plan was first inspired by you.
Jonetta wrote: "Tracey, you have to do what works best for you. I noticed your enthusiasm level changed around the time you adjusted your list. I'd much rather see you happily reading whatever than miserably keepi..."Thanks you Jonetta.
Oh! I hope it works for you!
Some of you may have noticed my absence in discussions the last part of this year. We are moving to a Church-related senior living community sometime in the next 4-6 months, and I have forty-eight years of our stuff that has to be sorted, lots of it junked, and many books to give away (sigh). The good news is that there is a public library literally next door to the property. Also, with Dave's Alzheimer's Disease making its progress (at nine years and counting), it is good to know that we'll both be taken care of for life -- in a faith-based community, yet one which respects privacy and really cares. It is also nearer to my parents, who are MORE senior citizen that we are.I will still read with groups and discuss, but I have to cut down which of those I do whilst sorting and parting with THINGS.
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That's such an emotional process you're going through. My heart goes out to you.
I am thinking a lot about my goals. One thing I learnt this year is that to stop worrying about what I am reading ( about of a series and just enjoy reading.Also going to continuing reading my own books ( series and just authors I enjoy)
Good luck with everything Charlene, that is a major lifestyle change you are undertaking. Once the dust settles hopefully a huge weight will be lifted off your shoulders. I agree you are missed.
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Jonetta wrote: "It's December already and I cannot believe the year is almost over. While I'm happy with my progress in my series, I'm thinking about what I'll do differently next year. I'm going to do more spon..."
I like your plans for next year and your plan to have more spontaneous reads as I want to do the same. How are you going to be more spontaneous? Also what's your system to keep track of books but not carry them over? 3/4 of my list each month is what I didn't get to the month before.
Jonnetta you are a great moderator for group reads but you do so many of them and would you read those books if they weren't voted on? I'm just curious.
I'm still thinking about what I want to do for 2017, shorter plans and more spontaneity for sure.
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I have a personal group I use to manage my reading lists. I created a new one for 2017 to keep track of the books I collect that typically aren't part of a series and I really want to read. I'm going to read something from that list whenever the mood strikes. No plan, no adding to a plan...just when the mood strikes I'll know where to look.
I also created a list to dump the books I didn't get to that month. I already have one for my audiobooks. This way, I don't have to worry about losing track of them, which was why I was rolling them over each month. It was depressing.
If you'd like to look at my planning group, let me know.
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Thanks, Laura! If I didn't want to read them, I'd ask for help in leading the discussions. So far, with the exception of the Maggie O'Dell series, I've looked forward to each of them. They're pretty much all 4 & 5 star reads that were on my shelf.
I breathe a sigh of relief every time a series is selected that's on my shelf. But, I'm never too shy to ask for help.
Group reads are harder for me as i dont always have time to read them as quickly as everyone else. But i will try to keep up next year with one group read!!
Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "Jonetta you are a great moderator for group reads but you do so many of them and would you read those books if they weren't voted on?..."Thanks, Laura! If I didn't want to read them..."
I am glad you are enjoying them, they sure are not my cup of tea.
Jonetta wrote: "Laura wrote: "How are you going to be more spontaneous? Also what's your system to keep track of books but not carry them over? 3/4 of my list each month is what I didn't get to the month before......"You are a first class organizer. Maybe I'll make a shelf or something to dump my unread books on.
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That's a great idea!
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Only if it fits what you want to do. We'd love your input.
When I first joined NetGalley I was excited to be granted a book to read and review. Now... this year I got almost everything I requested, most great books, but with keeping up with group reads it left very little time for "free reading". I miss that.
I have a library card for the city I live in and I'm also eligible for a free card from the library located in the county seat for the county in which I live. Lastly, as a resident of the state of Texas I'm entitled to a card from the Houston, TX public library (that's a three hour drive so I only use that one for ebooks and audio books).
I've heard of hoopla but don't know much about it. Can I use it on my kindle?