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Heather K (dentist in my spare time)
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Nov 08, 2016 06:39AM
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Can someone please explain to me what ARe is? :D
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https://www.allromanceebooks.com/
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Aline wrote: "Can someone please explain to me what ARe is? :D"https://www.allromanceebooks.com/"
Thank you! I have never heard of this side before :)
@Aline - You just discovered something wonderful! I love ARe, they offer a lot of rebates &/or publisher's discounts throughout the year. Also, notice the crown symbol next to books. After purchasing 10 books you get 1 free from any of the ones with a crown symbol. And they are international friendly, great gift options for long distance friendships.
And ARe is multi-format (mobi/prc or epub) although once or twice I've come across a book in only one format.
I cannot wait to start gifting, probably the only way I can say *hugs* to other people after what 2016 has given us lately
Aline wrote: "Thank you! I have never heard of this side before :)"It is for ebooks though, It doesn't have paperbacks as far as I know. But it will help if your matched elf are requesting ebooks, you can gift it from here, since it's not restricted to only US only like Amazon Kindle or B&N Nook.
I'm excited for this! I always love doing Secret Santa anyway but a book one?! I'm in heaven! I love buying gifts for people which is why I'm probably one of the few weirdos who actually really enjoys Christmas shopping (I don't always like the other Christmas shoppers, though, they can be so rude).
Francesca wrote: "I'm excited for this! I always love doing Secret Santa anyway but a book one?! I'm in heaven! I love buying gifts for people which is why I'm probably one of the few weirdos who actually really enjoys Christmas shopping (I don't always like the other Christmas shoppers, though, they can be so rude). "Yeah, no need to worry about carpark rage on this shopping trip.
Josy wrote: "Sofia wrote: "Hello!!! So... gift cards are allowed ?"I think so? I have one from ARe on my wish list as well :)"
I got a couple of gift cards last year, so definitely an option. :)
Oh hell, thanks for the reminder about ARe free books. I have a coupon that expires tomorrow. Time to go shopping. something expensive, not on my wish list.
Ami wrote: "Aline wrote: "Thank you! I have never heard of this side before :)"It is for ebooks though, It doesn't have paperbacks as far as I know. But it will help if your matched elf are requesting ebooks..."
Yes that's awesome, otherwise it'd be difficult to participate from different countries :/
Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀ wrote: "@Aline - You just discovered something wonderful! I love ARe, they offer a lot of rebates &/or publisher's discounts throughout the year. Also, notice the crown symbol next to books. After purchasi..."
Thanks, good to know! :)
I went in and added some more books to my wish list. Including some audiobooks that are too low to use a credit on.
Are our NZer's all ok?
~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "Are our NZer's all ok?"I've been wondering the same thing. My aunt and uncle are in Wellington in a medium rise apartment block, but thanks to some timely retrofitting their okay and the building wasn't seriously damaged. I can't imagine the terror 2+ minutes of being in such a serious earthquake would cause. If it were me I don't think I could stay.
My daughter was in Auckland and they evacuated her residence building. She was a bit shaken (us Canadians aren't used to the earth moving under your feet). But it was minor there. I know someone in Wellington who said that it was bloody scary but they ended up with little damage. I'm really surprised (and glad) that there were as few casualties as their were. Now there is flooding in Wellington, not sure from rain or increased tides. I was still surprised by how damaged Christchurch was from 2011 when I was there in July. Anyway, everyone stay safe.
On a lighter note, the downside to padding my wish list is the strong desire to BUY IT NOW! I'm not very good at putting things off. LOL If I want it, I get it. Now I'm trying to wait and see. :-) But at least I won't forget that it's on the list which usually happens.Oh hell, this wishlist thing is dangerous. I'm discovering all kinds of books I never knew existed and... eeek. I really need to read the thousand I have. LOL well, hundred...s.
Tam wrote: "On a lighter note, the downside to padding my wish list is the strong desire to BUY IT NOW! I'm not very good at putting things off. LOL If I want it, I get it. Now I'm trying to wait and see. :-) ..."Haha, I used my wish list as a buy for me list too. I would end up buying something off of it I was too impatient to wait for and then having to delete it off and add more. :) And as the wild rumpus begins and the gifting gets going, you'll find LOTS more that you want! It's completely awesome! :)
ok, so I just went through my wish lists on GR and Elfter and all are up to date I only needed to remove a couple of books which isn't bad considering I have three different wishlists on Elfster ;)
Wow Nadine your pretty busy. LOL
Tam wrote: "Oh hell, this wishlist thing is dangerous. I'm discovering all kinds of books I never knew existed and... eeek...."Yeah, just wait until you see what everybody gets - I can guarantee your tbr will multiply exponentially.
HELLO PEOPLE!! **vibrates with excitement** I've handed in my last assessment for the semester and I can now enjoy my long summer holiday! Over the next couple of days I'm gonna update my wishlist, and I am SO looking forward to the gifting!
Teàrlach wrote: "HELLO PEOPLE!! **vibrates with excitement** I've handed in my last assessment for the semester and I can now enjoy my long summer holiday! Over the next couple of days I'm gonna update my wishlist..."
Congrats on being finished!
By the way, I just checked Elfster, and it seems that this year we even have MORE people participating compared to the previous years! This is so awesome.
Tam wrote: "On a lighter note, the downside to padding my wish list is the strong desire to BUY IT NOW! I'm not very good at putting things off. LOL If I want it, I get it. Now I'm trying to wait and see. :-) ..."Haha I had the same problem. As fast as I was adding books from my tbr I was deleting them so I could read them NOW!
Mandapanda wrote: "Tam wrote: "On a lighter note, the downside to padding my wish list is the strong desire to BUY IT NOW! I'm not very good at putting things off. LOL If I want it, I get it. Now I'm trying to wait and see. :-) ..."Haha I had the same problem. As fast as I was adding books from my tbr I was deleting them so I could read them NOW! "
That's me too. I only had two books left on my wish list from last year because I bought everything I wasn't given! LOL :)
I also have a tendency to buy books off my wishlist as fast as I add them. I'm hoping to do a better job of NOT doing that this year (but I'm not holding my breath. lol!!). I'm just now getting ready to add my wishlist on Elfster, after a serious buying spree that is, in the hopes that I have enough new and shiny books to distract me from the other new and shiny books that I want. =D
Lol to keep myself from buying books on my wishlist, I added books that have sat on my tbr list for a long time.
❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "I also have a tendency to buy books off my wishlist as fast as I add them. I'm hoping to do a better job of NOT doing that this year (but I'm not holding my breath. lol!!). I'm just now getting ready to add my wishlist on Elfster, after a serious buying spree that is, in the hopes that I have enough new and shiny books to distract me from the other new and shiny books that I want. =D "Amy, if that works, you're a stronger woman than I am, because there is never enough books! :)
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We are almost there! I hope everyone got their lists ready. Looking forward to another great year. :-P
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This is going to be fun my person didn't add a wish list
Aղցela W. wrote: "This is going to be fun my person didn't add a wish list"Maybe they have a note saying to check their GR wishlist, or they posted on one of the threads they would only do one here? I saw a few people post that.
I can't wait! I'm going to start trolling wish lists in preparation! :D
That's what I do, provide a link to one on GR.Lisazj1 wrote: "Aղցela W. wrote: "This is going to be fun my person didn't add a wish list"
Maybe they have a note saying to check their GR wishlist, or they posted on one of the threads they would only do one he..."
Will see how long it takes before I start buying one book for my SS and another one for me. They're so shiny!
Lila wrote: "Will see how long it takes before I start buying one book for my SS and another one for me. They're so shiny!"You mean that's not how it works? Don't tell my hubby ok?
Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "Will see how long it takes before I start buying one book for my SS and another one for me. They're so shiny!"You mean that's not how it works? Don't tell my hubby ok?"
As far as I know, that's the rules. If it's not, I'm going to pretend nobody told me.
Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "Will see how long it takes before I start buying one book for my SS and another one for me. They're so shiny!"You mean that's not how it works? Don't tell my hubby ok?"..."
I totally endorse this plan.
Aղցela W. wrote: "This is going to be fun my person didn't add a wish list"Oh boy, neither is mine. And they didn't seem on Goodreads either...
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Oh boy, neither is mine. And they didn't seem on Goodreads either..."
Search by email address in the "find friends" section of Goodreads! That usually works for me.
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Oh boy, neither is mine. And they didn't seem on Goodreads either..."
I looked up who you have. I can help :) I'll message you!
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I looked up who you have and they have an active GR profile. Just search "friends" by their email address on Goodreads.
Mine says they "have no wish list"... should I gift from GR TBR?
Dusti wrote: "Mine says they "have no wish list"... should I gift from GR TBR?"I'd message them. They may own the books on their TBR list. I know I do. The only shelves I have that are books I don't own have the word 'Wish' in them otherwise I own the books so if they're like me it may not be a good idea.
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That's exactly what I would do.
Karen & Lisazj1, I'm just trying to pace myself. I had way too much fun last year. Maybe we will end up with another buddy read in January. :-P
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