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IF you voted for "feminism" . . .
I couldn't remember what I voted for so I clicked through to the survey again. Oh yeah I voted for feminism, sigh, not going to enjoy the August tag.
Kate wrote: "I couldn't remember what I voted for so I clicked through to the survey again. Oh yeah I voted for feminism, sigh, not going to enjoy the August tag."So sorry AJ and Kate . . .you know, it's the whole expanding your horizons thing ;).
I'm hoping for dark myself (surprise), but entertainment is a pretty broad category!
AJ wrote: "Oh no... That means dark is still up for choosing!":D
Anita wrote: "Kate wrote: "I couldn't remember what I voted for so I clicked through to the survey again. Oh yeah I voted for feminism, sigh, not going to enjoy the August tag."So sorry AJ and Kate . . .you kn..."
I voted for dark because I thought it would generate the most interesting reviews. I have two books on my TBR that have been tagged with both of the two remaining tags. I'll be happy with either of them.
Sorry, I recast my vote for dark. But if you look at the book options it should give you a lot of flexibility
Kate wrote: "I couldn't remember what I voted for so I clicked through to the survey again. Oh yeah I voted for feminism, sigh, not going to enjoy the August tag."The whole point of Play Book Tag is to try and go outside our usual reads, to try new things. I've read one book for every tag we have had for eight years and there have been many I wasn't thrilled about, but I gave it a shot and more often than not I ended up liking the book I chose. Once the tag is announced everyone is asked to recommend a book to fit the tag and maybe you can find one of those recommendations that might appeal to you. Hopefully.
Dang, the other two don't excite me right now, but I voted anyway.
I know I may be in the minority here, after all books that I adore many of you would probably never even crack the cover of. There's a book about vultures on the shelf next to me that I've been saving for a rainy day...I've always figured the whole expanding horizons thing applies to trying new things which I'm all for. In the spirit of which I was recently poking around for any remotely interesting manga title to try. I've read untold thousands of books in my life, enough to know that entertainment bores me silly. I'm sure that I can find something that 'fits' to read that won't kill me but may not bother. And I can guarantee that whatever draws me to the book in question will not be any tie in to entertainment.
As for 'dark' it's not something I seek out, I've appreciated many books that have been tagged dark, but as a general rule the types of books that carry the label depress and sometimes disgust me. Not emotions I willingly seek out. I reacted the way I did because when I looked at the top shelf for each topic I saw literally nothing that I wanted to read.
Could be worse, could be self-help v paranormal romance.
Kate wrote: "I know I may be in the minority here, after all books that I adore many of you would probably never even crack the cover of. There's a book about vultures on the shelf next to me that I've been sav..."It looks like their entertainment shelf includes books made into movies, so some of those might work for you.
Having said that I have a sneaking suspicion that dark is going to be the tag and like you I don't love those. I used to read them, but now generally avoid them.
I wouldn't prefer it if dark got picked - that's not my thing. But I can't say enough about how pleased I've been that this group through these tags have exposed me to things, or encouraged me to pick up something I wouldn't have necessarily got to. I'm a huge fan of the invitation to literary diversity that I've encountered. So, I feel quite excited to see what happens next! I'm all Go PBT these days-
I voted entertainment because I have a good number of those, but I'm not excited about it as we have been reading memoirs this month. I'm sure I can find a book that is suitably dark but one I will find enjoyable.
Shux, I was really looking forward to challenging myself with a book of feminism. Oh well, I'd be happy with either of the other two choices as well :) Thanks for all the hard work Anita!
Kate, paranormal romance vs self-help - HILARIOUS! I'm cheerleading for dark over here. My favourite!
Kate wrote: "I know I may be in the minority here, after all books that I adore many of you would probably never even crack the cover of. There's a book about vultures on the shelf next to me that I've been sav..."In my opinion, a book on vultures could easily be tagged dark. They aren't exactly bluebirds of happiness.
Denizen wrote: "In my opinion, a book on vultures could easily be tagged dark. They aren't exactly bluebirds of happiness. "I need that like button.
I didn't vote this month because I didn't have a strong preference. I always end up adding more books than I can read in a month in the monthly "recommendations" thread.
I love gothic, and sometimes gothic is shelved as dark. I will probably go that route.
Denizen wrote: "In my opinion, a book on vultures could easily be tagged dark. They aren't exactly bluebirds of happiness. "Hah, actually I find them delightful but if the majority shares your opinion then half of my problem is solved, I have my "dark" book picked out already :)
Chiming in here. As a huge bird lover, vultures = dark. chickadee = not dark
bluebird = not dark
raven = dark
Thanks Amy and Nicole for the unconditional PBT love.
Kate wrote: "I know I may be in the minority here, after all books that I adore many of you would probably never even crack the cover of. There's a book about vultures on the shelf next to me that I've been sav..."We have over 100 books in common, so although I may not read a book on vultures, it doesn't mean we wouldn't have some books we would both like.
Anita wrote: "Thanks Amy and Nicole for the unconditional PBT love."I'll add a ditto of appreciation, since I'm griping about the choices, I want you to know I appreciate the effort and the stretching of my vulture wings...now where is some dead meat?
I'll have you all know that I spent the intervening hours between my complaining message #12 and message #22 with my favorite vultures and they were delightful company! If any of you are ever in Washington D.C. look me up and I'll introduce you, we'll bring you over to the not-dark side. #LoveVultures
And I double ditto the appreciation of all of the hard work
Kate wrote: "I'll have you all know that I spent the intervening hours between my complaining message #12 and message #22 with my favorite vultures and they were delightful company! If any of you are ever in Wa..."Kate, do you work at the zoo? How do you know these vultures?
Yes I work at the zoo and the Rueppell's griffon vultures Tuck and Natalie are two of my favorite birds, you just have to look beyond the bad press to get to know them. Granted they are not adorable like a chickadee or blue but they are loaded with personality. Let's not be colorist.
Kate wrote: "Yes I work at the zoo and the Rueppell's griffon vultures Tuck and Natalie are two of my favorite birds, you just have to look beyond the bad press to get to know them. Granted they are not adorabl..."That is great! I love finding out about animals... I readThe Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds and the author talked about rescuing a vulture. It was a pretty humorous story.
Ack, I don't remember what I voted for! Except I know it was NOT dark. Anita, could you check and let me know if I need to vote again?
I was looking at the tag dark over at LibraryThing and there is a wide variety. It even looks like a person could pick a book with dark in the title. So children's books about night could be an option for those that don't want to read "dark" in the conventional sense. I really will struggle if entertainment is picked as reading books by entertainment people and about entertainment careers is low on my list. I don't think I've ever missed a tag and if so only one so I will be making an effort no matter what. I did not vote for feminism. But I only cast 1 vote. I am willing to go add more votes to tip the scale?????
Kristel- I feel the same way about entertainment. It was the one I didn't want but if you look at the shelf there are lots of options there too and they aren't all about the entertainment industry (or by the entertainment industry folks). Still fingers crossed for "dark"
Well, my indigo bunting is feeling a little left out of the "vulture" love fest ....But we have several "dark" books on the tbr we can manage if that's the winner.
Looks like it will be dark,but I found plenty in Entertainment. 100 Years of Solitude Was on the list, and I've actually never read that. As was the Outlander Series, which I also wanted an excuse to try. Its broader than the industry. There were some classics in the list. And of course the Harry Potters, and all the YA books. It honk it was a lot of pop culture books. Like I felt it was kind of a personal entertainment list. The Wicked Series was there as well, as the Immortal Lufe of Henrietta Locks, which I've also never read. I wonder if Wicked counts as dark? I found I'd made a note of a book and tagged it dark, once I knew of the possibility. So I may have one to pull. But I really think - whatever it is, there will be something for everybody.
Jen wrote: "Kristel- I feel the same way about entertainment. It was the one I didn't want but if you look at the shelf there are lots of options there too and they aren't all about the entertainment industry ..."I had noticed that here on GR it is a little more broad. When searching LT it is not as broad and sticks more to the "entertaining industry". If entertainment won, which I doubt, I will use the broader view found at GR.
Oh - hello, Americanah is on the list for Entertainment. So is Gone With the Wind. And the Art of War. Plus a bunch of books I'd read with my kids. The Clan of the Cave Bear Series, which I would like to read again someday, so I can add the belated book six. Would anybody believe that a reader like me, has yet to have read some of the titles listed in the last two posts? I wouldn't fear if its entertainment. Those of us anti-dark have more to fear… lol.
Amy wrote: "I wouldn't prefer it if dark got picked - that's not my thing. But I can't say enough about how pleased I've been that this group through these tags have exposed me to things, or encouraged me to p..."My first tag - back in 2008 - was dragons! I thought, what the heck am I going to do. I don't read much fantasy and I certainly don't care about dragons - that's my son's realm. Well, I read three books about dragons that I truly liked. Again - outside my zone! I'm not crazy about "dark" but I'll find something for sure. Can't wait to see the recommendations.
Barbara wrote: My first tag - back in 2008 - was dragons! I thought, what the heck am I going to do.Mine was poetry! I dreaded it but ended up discovering the charming Judith Viorst and her poems.
Just picked up at the Library, When Mockingbirds Sing, in the likely event that it's Dark. Plus four other juicy titles I'm so excited about!
Amy wrote: "Just picked up at the Library, When Mockingbirds Sing, in the likely event that it's Dark. Plus four other juicy titles I'm so excited about!"See if they've got The Book of Lost Things - it's tagged dark but I loved it.
Kate wrote: "Yes I work at the zoo and the Rueppell's griffon vultures Tuck and Natalie are two of my favorite birds, you just have to look beyond the bad press to get to know them. Granted they are not adorabl..."I work at a zoo as well, and I believe we have 2 different vulture species. I'm not sure but Rueppell's might be one of them. They're in our Africa plains mixed exhibit. I personally think they are pretty cool looking birds.
Kate, I am in Baltimore, but I would love to come down to DC and meet the vultures!!!!! I keep wanting to get down to the zoo there anyway . . .
annapi, please just try to vote again. if it lets you, you voted feminist. if it doesn't, you voted entertainment. so long as you use the same computer/device!
Don't know much about vultures, but who doesn't love a tip from a librarian! Friends, I am starting the Last Dance of Mata Hari by Michele Moran. Far as i can tell I'll be the first amongst us to read it. Jealous, anyone? Can't wait, and can't wait to share it!
Love that we have two zoo employees - - so cool!!
Book Concierge wrote: "Well, my indigo bunting is feeling a little left out of the "vulture" love fest ....But we have several "dark" books on the tbr we can manage if that's the winner."
Apropos of nothing, I saw my very first indigo bunting this year! They are so pretty.
Anita wrote: "Chiming in here. As a huge bird lover..."I'm just about to post my biography review for Life List: A Woman's Quest for the World's Most Amazing Birds. I wonder if you might like it, Anita?
Anita wrote: "Love that we have two zoo employees - - so cool!!"I recently applied for a job at the zoo here, but sadly, didn't get an interview. :-( I would love to work... even if not directly with animals, in an environment filled with animals would do. :-)
LibraryCin wrote: "Anita wrote: "Chiming in here. As a huge bird lover..."I'm just about to post my biography review for Life List: A Woman's Quest for the World's Most Amazing Birds. I wonder if you..."
Oh, I will keep a special lookout for your review, Cindy. It sounds awesome!
Anita wrote: "Apropos of nothing, I saw my very first indigo bunting this year! They are so pretty..."My friend refers to them as "designer birds."
I've only seen them three times in the 25 years we've lived in this house.
I guess I did vote feminism, as it let me vote again!
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Life List: A Woman's Quest for the World's Most Amazing Birds (other topics)Life List: A Woman's Quest for the World's Most Amazing Birds (other topics)
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