Secret Santa gift exchange! discussion
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Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "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"That would be fun and really Lila, can..."
Sounds like a plan.
Never, but I think I still have unread books I got during the last exchange.
Lila wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "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"That would be fun and re..."
Ssshhh! Hush now think of it as a goal to be achieved this year reading them all...all the books. That's the goal for 2017 after all why would we need to eat, sleep, shower or otherwise function? It's all highly over rated. But you are allowed to breath because that doesn't distract from your time reading, ok?
Lila wrote: "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"That would be awesome. We'll have to pick something fun that we all get and save it. ;)
Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: As far as I know, that's the rules. If it's not, I'm going to pretend nobody told me. I totally endorse this plan."
*fist bump*
Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "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"That would ..."
That would be more like 2017 & 2018, but that should work.
Lila wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "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..."Pfft potato, patato it's all good. It's probably more a case of
but you know you've got company...lots and lots of company ;)
Aղցela W. wrote: "This is going to be fun my person didn't add a wish list"Mine didn't either :(
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Mine didn't either :("
I'll message you about your person!
Mine hasn't either...yet. :)
Lila wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "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"That would be fun and That would be fun and really Lila, can..."
Sounds like a plan.
Never, but I think I still have unread books I got during the last exchange."
Me too, but I've already planned to read those during the month of December. :D
Lisazj1 wrote: "Lila wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lila wrote: "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"That would ..."
I'm not that good at commitments. I'd probably get distracted by the new pretties, and end the month with more books to read than those read. :-)
That moment when you see a book on your santa buddy's wish list that is one of your all time faves!!!
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That is the best!
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Mandapanda wrote: "That moment when you see a book on your santa buddy's wish list that is one of your all time faves!!!"
That is the best!"
^^^I'm with Heather on this^^^
I still haven't finished going through my buddy's wish list yet. (It's pretty massive!) O_O Hopefully I'll find lots of favorites to buy!
By the way, if you love M/M romance, go check out this link!!Big Gay Fiction Giveaway . There are names like Jordan Castillo Price, Kaje Harper, Edmond Manning, Josh Lanyon, offering one of their books
Seriously, A LOT of free ebooks for you!!
I've been shelving the books I've received over the years from the Santa gift exchanges I've participated in into a 'from Secret Santa exchange' https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... and am featuring it on my profile and it sure is a wide variety of books. I'm so thankful to all the wonderful people who've gifted these pressies.
~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "I've been shelving the books I've received over the years from the Santa gift exchanges I've participated in into a 'from Secret Santa exchange' https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"Your secret Santa last year was awesome! :D
Yes! And I was getting gifts from others I have no idea who they were. Also by shelving, I'm going to do better and make them a priority read.
I have placed my orders with Amazon to be delivered at random times. I can't wait until my pick starts receiving them, I left clues to my identity in each of the gift messages...wonder how many books will have to be received before they figure out the clues. ;)
Nadine Bookaholic wrote: "I have placed my orders with Amazon to be delivered at random times. I can't wait until my pick starts receiving them, I left clues to my identity in each of the gift messages...wonder how many boo..."Lol, that's a great idea!
Ok- I'm new to this- how do I know when I receive a gift?
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Dusti wrote: "Ok- I'm new to this- how do I know when I receive a gift?"ARe as I'm sure you've already gathered is hit and miss. I've decided I'm going to send an anonymous message through Elfster to anyone that I gift a book from ARe to. I figure even if the person gets a message twice it's better than not at all.
If you send messages through Elfster (Specifically "Mark Gift as Sent") is the message anonymous? I've never used Elfster and not sure how everything works.
Michael wrote: "If you send messages through Elfster (Specifically "Mark Gift as Sent") is the message anonymous? I've never used Elfster and not sure how everything works."As far as I know any message sent through Elfster can be anonymous but I'm sure Heather can confirm this for us, right Heather?
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Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "The messages are anonymous, at least the ones that I've sent are!"I thought so mine have always been sent anonymously as well.
I had a phone call from Amazon last night. It seems since switching my account to Amazon .com.au so I could get KU I have lost the ability to gift books. A.com.au does not have that capability so I can only gift from ARe : (I will try tonight and see if I can open an account in Hubbie's name.
I won't be able to buy any gifts for my SS buddy until next Wednesday when I get paid because I'm a bit too poor this next week, but I will be buying them. I just think people should be aware that if they haven't received anything yet, it doesn't mean that they won't. Their Santa's might be in the same situation I'm in at the moment and might be waiting for payday or Black Friday or something.
Francesca wrote: "I won't be able to buy any gifts for my SS buddy until next Wednesday when I get paid because I'm a bit too poor this next week, but I will be buying them. I just think people should be aware that ..."True facts Francesca. I know I'm dying to do my gift giving but I'm waiting until Friday or Monday, I'm not sure which maybe it's both. I know ARe does a 50% rebate sale on one or both of those days and it's so worth the wait because I can get so much more to give to my giftee and for those friends that we all want to surprise with a little something as well. So seriously if you haven't gotten any goodies yet hang in there because 'good things come to those who wait'...true facts.
I'm waiting on Black Friday also! More books same amount of money!
Karen wrote: "Francesca wrote: "I won't be able to buy any gifts for my SS buddy until next Wednesday when I get paid because I'm a bit too poor this next week, but I will be buying them. I just think people sho..."I always wait until ARE rebate sale.. but it looks like my recipient only wants like 1 M/M book and it's through Amazon. I think I'm going to check and see if they have a GR wishlist too.
Juli wrote: "Karen wrote: "Francesca wrote: "I won't be able to buy any gifts for my SS buddy until next Wednesday when I get paid because I'm a bit too poor this next week, but I will be buying them. I just th..."Good luck and you can always play SS for yourself over at ARe. I won't lie I do.
Does anyone know how to gift without giving myself away from audible i tried last year and gave myself away.
Karen wrote: "Juli wrote: "Karen wrote: "Francesca wrote: "I won't be able to buy any gifts for my SS buddy until next Wednesday when I get paid because I'm a bit too poor this next week, but I will be buying th..."What a great idea!! LOL!! I like the way you think Karen. ;)
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Yes you did! ;)
I haven't figured out a way either!
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I'd check their GR shelves too! I bet they have more M/M on their to-read lists!
Piper wrote: "Karen wrote: "Juli wrote: "Karen wrote: "Francesca wrote: "I won't be able to buy any gifts for my SS buddy until next Wednesday when I get paid because I'm a bit too poor this next week, but I wil..."Thanks. I'm a firm believer in creative gifting.
Ok so I haven't really read a M/M book before. Where do I start? What is your all time fave so I can look into getting it
Michelle wrote: "Ok so I haven't really read a M/M book before. Where do I start? What is your all time fave so I can look into getting it"What kind of books do you like normally (sci-fi, fantasy, historical, contemporary)? That will give us a good indication on what to recommend.
Michelle wrote: "Ok so I haven't really read a M/M book before. Where do I start? What is your all time fave so I can look into getting it"That's a really hard question to answer. My recommendation will be to narrow it down to your favorite type/genre and go from there. There are lists for everything, from sports romances, historicals, fantasy, Sci-Fi, etc. Also, you might want to consider the amount of sex you're comfortable with, and the men age group. If you want something sweet, spicy, YA, older characters, and so on. Go with what you normally read, and then, expand from there.
Also, I'd recommend joining the MM Romance Group. It's a great source of information. https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
My all time favorite is Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Katie Porter
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Woah, that is just ASKING for a mystery gift!
Happy thanksgivings to those who celebrate!! Like Nadine I've sent my gifts to be sent on different days. So it would be much more fun. I actually enjoyed my her list as well. There were some good books on her wish list :-)
I have just loaded my shopping basket at ARe... and am now waiting for them to announce their black friday sale... and I have a freebie due as well... I like this... more gifts to spread around :)(Erm... a couple of things I want might have fallen in the basket too... though they weren't on any wish list...)
K wrote: "I have just loaded my shopping basket at ARe... and am now waiting for them to announce their black friday sale... and I have a freebie due as well... I like this... more gifts to spread around :)..."
Lol, my carts been loaded for a couple of days now and without fail a few things that I want always fall into my cart. I don't know how this happens.
Karen wrote: "Lol, my carts been loaded for a couple of days now..."Lol, mine too :)
So, I've heard ARe will have 25% off on their Black Friday sale and that there maybe is a chance for another sale on Cyber Monday (is that this Monday??) So... Do you shop on Black Friday or do you wait until Monday in the hopes of a 50% sale?
Josy wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lol, my carts been loaded for a couple of days now..."Lol, mine too :)
So, I've heard ARe will have 25% off on their Black Friday sale and that there maybe is a chance for another ..."
Looking good Josy. I always do the 50% rebate sale. I've never seen a 25% is it off or rebate? but that doesn't mean they aren't going to change it up. It's killing me to wait because I want to give prezzies!!! But it's so worth it in the end.
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That would be fun and really Lila, can one ever have too much fun? I think not. Especially if books are involved ;)