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Nujeen wrote: "Hey guys I’m new and looking for a stand alone book with a main character who is an antihero.Any recommendations?"
Have you tried The Book of Human Skin by Michelle Lovric? It's been a while since I read it, but I can still remember the anti hero.
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Hello: are you aware that you can post our text into google translate and it will translate to a language of your choice...
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Aida wrote: "Hi guys im aida frrom iran i will be glad to talk with you but i think im not good in english so could you please talk with me so i can improve my english thanks for helpingi cant find topic
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Hi Aida! You should get a Kindle Fire from Amazon, they have 'word wise' that will help break down words for you and you can simply click on words to get definitions and how to say them. I love my kindle! Highly recommended
Kimberly wrote: "Aida wrote: "Hi guys im aida frrom iran i will be glad to talk with you but i think im not good in english so could you please talk with me so i can improve my english thanks for helpingi cant fi..."
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but the translate is terrible and full of mistakes
Hillary wrote: "Aida wrote: "Hi guys im aida frrom iran i will be glad to talk with you but i think im not good in english so could you please talk with me so i can improve my english thanks for helpingi cant fi..." im going to english class and i want to speak english by my self but i think it will help me
thanks!
This is rather long but it gives you a pretty good idea of what I do most of the time.Personally: Number One as always is Keep Cats Happy. I'm also trying to keep up with house and yard work in spite of occasional extreme heat warnings.
Friends of the Library volunteer: This may turn out to be more exciting and challenging than expected.
Community group SEFFShawnee does what is called Third Friday each month when weather permits. The library participates and many of the events center on the park across the street from the library. That street will be closed for August 16th Third Friday which coincides with 50th anniversary of Woodstock. There will be concert in the park and other things. They are calling it Shawneestock. Friends group was going to do Summer of Love and offer paperback romances half off all summer but we received a large donation of cookbooks. No sales space for both so instead on the night of the concert we are doing Free Love. For three hours, or as long as they last, we will be giving away paperback romance books. Random selection of historical, contemporary, Harlequin-Silhouette and more. Some older, some newer, if it is something we pack as romance we will have it on the porch of the library to give away. Anyone who has the patience to look through may have as many as they want. SEFF posted on July 15th there were over 2000 people who said they planned to attend Shawneestock. I thought the romance giveaway was a good idea but that's a lot of people. San Francisco Summer of Love was 2 years before Woodstock but it was a catchy name for summer romance discount sale and now I'm thinking we maybe should have gone ahead with that. Ah, well, in about two weeks from now Shawneestock will be over except for the clean up. Then it will be time to start preparing for the fall book sale.
I think interested people in the area already know about Shawneestock and I don't expect anyone from out of the area would attend on the chance of finding a free book they want but if this counts as promo let me know and I will edit out any identifying details. This is the life of a volunteer as anyone who volunteers with any group usually learns from something similar at sometime. Sometimes things grow and grow, just as sometimes things flop.
Thanks to all who support their local libraries no matter where they are.
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Oh, that sounds like a fun event!
Book Concierge wrote: "L J wrote: "No sales space for both so instead on the night of the concert we are doing Free Love. ..."Oh, that sounds like a fun event!"
I hope so. The two of us doing book giveaway are both old enough to have attended Woodstock and regret not doing it, so are very familiar with the bands, music, clothing, hair styles... we may or may not manage the requested "hippie" look. We are keeping our fingers crossed on weather. No rain please, because in this case, unlike Woodstock, it would probably mean cancellation.
Greetings fellow readers!Just got in here, and this place seemed a good idea.
How goes it?
I don't know if this is kind of random but, whenever you guys are reading and something you didn't expect would happen, happened, are you shocked? Do you re-read what you have read to make sure you've read it correctly. Because I found myself doing that today so I thought it would have been relatable.
E wrote: "I don't know if this is kind of random but, whenever you guys are reading and something you didn't expect would happen, happened, are you shocked? Do you re-read what you have read to make sure you..."Not shocked but I sometimes re-read to make sure I didn't misunderstand. Partly depends on if it makes sense in the context of the story. Sometimes I missed foreshadowing earlier in the book. Sometimes a new unexpected element is being introduced that fits and works. Sometimes the unexpected seems a way out of a corner authors have written themselves into and in that case it doesn't always work well.
L J wrote: "E wrote: "I don't know if this is kind of random but, whenever you guys are reading and something you didn't expect would happen, happened, are you shocked? Do you re-read what you have read to mak..."Oh yeah, definitely. I sometimes miss a foreshadowing so the part I read doesn't make much sense. I do also agree, some unexpected information works and some where it doesn't work well. It will probably depend on the type of story.
Maybe I am just easily shocked sometimes while reading an unexpected scene/twist then because it's happened quite a few times 😂
This got me thinking about the flip side of the coin... predictability, especially when it comes to endings. I don’t need to be shocked by an ending and not every book needs some kind of clever twist but an ending that is too predictable is always a disappointment to me.
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I'm not sure I'll do that next year or even try to beat that... but I'm proud of my accomplishment!
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I'm not sure I'll do that next year or even try to beat that... but I'm proud of my accomplishment!"
As well you should be!
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I'm not sure I'll do that next year or even try to beat that... but I'm proud of my accomplishment!"
As well you should be!"
Thanks.... there were so many new book to read last year, I hope there are as many. But then I discovered several new authors that I had never heard of before!
Being retired from the Library has some disadvantages, not seeing all the new books first or ordering them....
If you are using Goodreads to keep up with new books coming out you should be aware that there is a "caching issue" that may cause recent books (Oct 2019 & newer?) to not show up on authors' book lists. You can find book by searching using ISBN/ASIN so you can add it to your shelves.I knew about it but only recently realized how bad it is. I missed some in November and December that are still not showing on authors' book lists.
hi guys. please I need a piece of advice since I lost my motivation to read . idk what to do
uh oh! what I do is i just take a break from reading for a while and then re-read one of my favorite books. that usually gets me back into reading.
I usually just take a break from reading and browse book stores and libraries until I stumble upon something interesting. I always find a good book, but I take my time. I think sometimes you just need a book break!
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It will return....
Meanwhile listen to music!
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She really keeps this group running smoothly. Never forgetting to start a new monthly thread and encouraging / welcoming new members. She single handedly manages the Facebook version of Book Chat as well.
Brava, Auntie!
((( ))) (virtual hugs)
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Hi... would you like to tell us a bit about yourself & what you like to read?
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I think several of us post in threads.... you can check our bookshelves & other groups as well
Been offline due to lockdown,since March 17th.So good to be back,lots to catch up on here!
Laurie wrote: "Been offline due to lockdown,since March 17th.So good to be back,lots to catch up on here!"Welcome back!
I guess you are in an area where cases are decreasing?
Robbin wrote: "No, covid19 is raging in east Texas"Oh, yeah, it's bad in Texas.
I'm acquainted with people in several areas of Texas and try to check on their well being fairly regularly.
L J wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Been offline due to lockdown,since March 17th.So good to be back,lots to catch up on here!"Welcome back!
I guess you are in an area where cases are decreasing?"
Yes thankfully. I am in NYS. We had phased re-opening, although gyms are not open yet. Nothing is back to normal,but better. We were the worst state and now we are doing quite well. Masks have been "law" since end of March/early April. I still limit myself to going out for necesessities one day a week. I have been laid off since March. Looking for new job which is quite difficult without a computer. Our library just re-opened last week for 4 hrs a day M-F and computers are one hour by appt only. Thankfully I have a lot of books at home, no reading shortage! Can't wait to catch up with everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laurie wrote: "L J wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Been offline due to lockdown,since March 17th.So good to be back,lots to catch up on here!"Welcome back!
I guess you are in an area where cases are decreasing?"
Yes thankfully. I am in NYS...."
That's good.
I'm in Oklahoma which is more infamous than famous for response.
Laurie wrote: "L J wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Been offline due to lockdown,since March 17th.So good to be back,lots to catch up on here!"Welcome back!
I guess you are in an area where cases are decreasing?"
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I did miss my library for 4-1/2 months. Thankfully I have plenty of books at home and kept on reading. No used book sales, of course,missed those. How is everyone else doing???????
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I guess you are in an area where cases are decreasing?"
Welcome back.....
I'm posting my October reads in July thru September 2020 since I couldn't find October thru December 2020. Is this okay?
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Thanks for the nudge, L J. I haven't been in the group's site for over a week. I've created the new review thread.
Kimberly wrote: "Oh jeez... I missed it again?"This time I just waited patiently figuring there was a lot going on but when it went over a week it seemed time to be concerned.
ETA: It's 2020. Even groups that start new discussion each month have sometimes run several days late.
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This time I just waited patiently figuring there was a lot going on but when it went over a week it seemed time to be concerned."
I'm just not reading..... I am focusing on my art
Kimberly wrote: "L J wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Oh jeez... I missed it again?"This time I just waited patiently figuring there was a lot going on but when it went over a week it seemed time to be concerned."
I'm just not reading..... I am focusing on my art"
Art is good for mind and soul. I have little talent but great appreciation. Artist friends. Been a docent.
Fortunately I am able to listen to audio books and do some things I set out to do while home, now if I could just get on track with exercise goals...
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This time I just waited patiently figuring there was a lot going on but when it went over a week it seemed time to be concerned.
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I was battling an eye infection at the end of October ... not reading much since putting that ointment in my eye every day had me looking at the world through a film (kinda like trying to see through a piece of waxed paper). Nothing life threatening, but it sure was a pain in the ... well ... eye.
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This time I just waited patiently figuring there was a lot going on but when it went over a week it seemed time to be concerned.
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Glad you're better.... Should I be reading more, I'll be paying more attention
Book Concierge wrote: "...I was battling an eye infection at the end of October ... not reading much since putting that ointment in my eye every day had me looking at the world through a film (kinda like trying to see through a piece of waxed paper). Nothing life threatening, but it sure was a pain in the ... well ... eye."Ugh! Allergy eyes are annoying but eye infections are multiple times worse.
I've had one serious eye infection. I was a kid and still remember it quite clearly. It made me more understanding than I might otherwise have been when I had to treat our cat who had chronic eye problem.
Hoping everyone is having a Happy and Healthy Holiday season!!!!! Here is to good reading in 2021!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Julie and Romeo (other topics)The Book of Human Skin (other topics)
A Single Man (other topics)
Giovanni’s Room (other topics)
Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jeanne Ray (other topics)Michelle Lovric (other topics)
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Hi, Aida. I think you are doing pretty well for being a non-native English speaker.
This group has several folders:
Members ... which this thread is a part of ... includes a self-introduction thread and just general chatting about whatever.
What Are You Reading / Reviews ... self-explanatory. This is where you'll post reviews of books you've read, and look at or comment on reviews posted by other group members.
Challenge and Games ... This is where you'll find fun games and challenges.
Book Related Banter ... As the name implies, this is where you'd post book-related info OTHER than reviews.
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