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September 2017 - I've Got a Little List, I've Got a Little List
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I think you're just supposed to use the four that show up on the main page, not those that are on the "More lists with recent activity" page.
Funny, when I clicked on the "more lists" link, I got a list for 1st grade read alouds. I don't think Dr. Seuss would fit the challenge criteria ;-)
Lara wrote: "I think you're just supposed to use the four that show up on the main page, not those that are on the "More lists with recent activity" page."Yeah... I think, I have misinterpreted the "Head down to the Lists With Recent Activity" indication, and I CLICKED on it, instead of only see it.
What a fantastic and very unique challenge!
My four lists are:-
In Touch with Nature
Possible Reads
Best Books 2018
The Queers Don't Die
Possible Reads
Bad Girls In Trouble
Well, Best Books of 2018 won't be a list I pick from as they haven't been released yet!
My four lists are:-
In Touch with Nature
Possible Reads
Best Books 2018
The Queers Don't Die
Possible Reads
Bad Girls In Trouble
Well, Best Books of 2018 won't be a list I pick from as they haven't been released yet!
How can sush a list even exist? Best books of 2018??
It's probably books people know will be published and which they have high expectations for (because they're part of a series or they're familiar with the author for example). The name given to the list isn't very precise ;-)
I was wondering if people had received as ARCs perhaps but it also sounds very likely that people are anticipating that they will be "best books". Very silly list title! Luckily I've got plenty to choose from from the other lists!
When I first looked at the list choices my list choices were: Hilarious Love Stories, Sports Romance, Romance Books 2017, and Sports Romances. I have started It Had to Be You under the Sports Romances and realized that it works better for my year long challenge of favorite sports (football), so today I spun the wheel again and got - History through Novels: Pre-1900s China
Best Page Turners with Redeeming Social Values
The "Can't Wait Books" of 2017
Dual Time Romances
I've decided it is Dual Time Romances and just put the The Rose Garden on hold. September is apparently for "Romance."
My lists were:Biker or MC romance & erotica - First Books in Series or Serial
Best Feminist Books
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
Books about the rich, jet-set, leisure class
I have decided on a different Best Feminist book: The Vagina Monologues
Debra wrote: "I have decided on a different Best Feminist book: The Vagina Monologues ..."I saw the theater play (monologue) and was very good. I hope you enjoy the book
Cherie wrote: "I have discovered that if I choose the "Explore" tab on my iPod, when I open GoodReads, it takes me to Listopia and shows six catagories. I just checked on line and the four displayed under Recent ..."Apple products. Always have to be different.
Mariab wrote: "Yeah... I think, I have misinterpreted the "Head down to the Lists With Recent Activity" indication, and I CLICKED on it, instead of only see it."All good. Looks like you are all sorted now.
Janice wrote: "Most interesting magic system sounds interesting. I shall have to check it out."It's dangerous. Don't do it. Actually, definitely do it. I added loads to my list although many of them I already own or have read. I also bought a few off the list.
I think I'm going to go with The Mysterious Affair at Styles from the Best Detective/Mystery Series list.
I started Year of Wonders which is #93 on the Recommended Historical Fiction - one of the four lists I got to choose from.
Sarah wrote: "Janice wrote: "Most interesting magic system sounds interesting. I shall have to check it out."It's dangerous. Don't do it. Actually, definitely do it. I added loads to my list although many of t..."
I discovered that I already have quite a few of them on my shelves.
My 4 lists are:2017 Urban Fantasy (30)
Historical Fiction in 2017 (271)
Most Anticipated Books of 2017 (52)
YA Novels of 2017 (994)
I'm sure I can find something on "Historical Fiction".
Actually The Baker's Secret (#50) that I just started this morning is on it.
Cherie wrote: "I really liked it Lilisa."Good to know Cherie - thanks. I loved the other book of hers that I've read - People of the Book. Have you read it?
Roz wrote: "I'm sure I can find something on "Historical Fiction". Actually The Baker's Secret (#50) that I just started this morning is on it."
That one looks so good, Roz! I look forward to seeing what you think of it.
Sarah wrote: "It's dangerous. Don't do it. Actually, definitely do it. I added loads to my list although many of them I already own or have read. I also bought a few off the list. "That makes me want to check it out now.
Lilisa wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I really liked it Lilisa."Good to know Cherie - thanks. I loved the other book of hers that I've read - People of the Book. Have you read it?"
I really enjoyed it too, much more than People of the Book. I've read her non-fiction Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women, and have March and The Secret Chord waiting to be read. Hopefully I'll get to the Secret Chord this year.
Enjoy!
Roz wrote: "My 4 lists are:2017 Urban Fantasy (30)
Historical Fiction in 2017 (271)
Most Anticipated Books of 2017 (52)
YA Novels of 2017 (994)
I'm sure I can find something on "Historical Fiction".
Actual..."
Nice list choices! Look forward to hear what you think of the book you chose.
Lilisa wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I really liked it Lilisa."Good to know Cherie - thanks. I loved the other book of hers that I've read - People of the Book. Have you read it?"
I have not - yet. I own a copy though, so it is only a matter of time.
Well thank goodness for the Harrison Memorial Library Book Club Recommendations list, because my other options were 2014 Romance Releases (I am not a romance novel person), Worst Books of All Time (!!!), and Teacher - Student Affair Novels (What every professor needs to read at the start of a new semester....). The book club list actually looks fantastic though!
It's funny how some of the books on the "worst books of all time" list are some of the best books of all time. A prime example of that is To Kill a Mockingbird.
Beth wrote: "Teacher - Student Affair Novels (What every professor needs to read at the start of a new semester....)."*snort* Oh that is too funny.
Beth wrote: "Well thank goodness for the Harrison Memorial Library Book Club Recommendations list, because my other options were 2014 Romance Releases (I am not a romance novel person), Worst Books of All Time ..."Some random lists there Beth!
That sounds like an interesting story line, Rusalka. I added it to my TBR list. Can't wait to see what you think about it.
I've heard amazing things about Octavia Butler. She is a bit of an unknown over here, and is an author I fully credit Goodreads for helping me learn about. I will definitely let you know, it's already really intriguing.
I'll be interested in your take on the book, Rusalka. I keep seeing that one and am tempted. I have Butler's Wild Seed on audiobook to read. It will be my introduction to her writing.
Rusalka wrote: "I'm going to read Kindred off Science Fiction Books by Female Authors."
I really enjoyed Kindred. I listened to it on audio earlier this year. I thought it was well written but hoped it had been a bit longer. Hope you enjoy it!
I really enjoyed Kindred. I listened to it on audio earlier this year. I thought it was well written but hoped it had been a bit longer. Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Anna. Only 40pp to go. Enjoy is an odd word for this book, but I am definitely captivated, and I do love her writing!
Yes, you are right - "enjoy" is an odd word to use as the subject matter certainly did not bring me pleasure! It is a harrowing read and a book that I did not stop thinking about for some time.
I'm reading
from most interesting magic system list. Its been on my tbr for a long time.
It does not look like I am going to finish the challenge, Rusalka, but I want to say what great idea it is/was. I am always fascinated by lists and it was a fun look at what is always coming up on Listopia. It is an amazing tool and somewhat quirky search engine for book titles, if you can figure out what to ask it. I have voted on some of the lists over the years, but it truly is amazing to see what is really out there!
I read One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, from the list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...Did the book belong on this list? Maybe. The heroine was very smart about science and academic subjects, but she seemed completely lacking in common sense. This was, I thought, an exceptionally stupid romance. It was my second stab at reading a book from this list. First I tried Murder at Irish Mensa, but I gave up somewhere after a hundred pages because it was so dull, and so long. As far as I read, there was no sign of any romance, though the main character was smart enough.
Casceil- there is a reporting thread for this challenge.
Cherie wrote: "It does not look like I am going to finish the challenge, Rusalka, but I want to say what great idea it is/was. I am always fascinated by lists and it was a fun look at what is always coming up o..."
You still have some days left! You can do it!
But no worries, glad you enjoyed the gophering part :D I think you voted on the list I got from memory.
Casceil wrote: "I read One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, from the list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...Did the book belong on this list? Maybe. The h..."
*snort* sounds like some of the academics I work with (I love all the academics here!!). Glad you got one read from the list, the reporting thread is here if you get the chance https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Casceil wrote: "I read One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, from the list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...Did the book belong on this list? Maybe. The h..."
I just looked at the list of books, Casceil. I noticed that The Chemist is on it. Reading the criteria of the list, I guess it fits. I thought it was a great story.
Rusalka - I might have read a book for this challenge after all. I will check to see if it is on the list.
Nope, my book did not make the list, CLEAN Romance Books criteria specify kissing, even passionate kissing is okay, but NO-Sex. My book had one tiny little scene. There are 2,189 books on this list; many, many YA and all of the Jane Austin novels and other classics. I guess I won't be getting a badge after all. I know that there is still 2 1/2 days, but I do not own any of the books I see on the list (I scanned all 22 pages) and I do not want to buy one right now. Oh, hang on - I just checked my library hold on Clockwork Angel. The ebook is now available! (I had a hold on both the audio and ebook version.) Downloading.... I guess I will be doing a reading marathon.
I'm in a similar situation, Cherie. I have a book that fits, but I guess I just wasn't in the mood to start it yesterday. I tried, but had to re-listen to the first few minutes 3 times, so I gave up. I'll try again, but I'm not sure I'll make it before the end of the month.
I'm not going to finish my book. I think I just picked the wrong book for my mood.
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You just want the 4 lists that are under "Lists with recent activity". Don't click on the link "more lists wi..."
I didn't. I just clicked the link "List with recent activity"...