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[Cecile]

I'll be reading

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Elvenn wrote: "Hi all and thanks for the opportunity!

After much browsing through the shelves, I’ve finally decided on one that seemed especially interesting and with a wide variety of books: Magical Realism.
..."

Thanks Elvenn, that is a great choice. I'm off to set up the What will you read thread!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Susan wrote: "Great shelf, Elvenn!

For anyone who's totally new to the genre, I have almost 40 on my Magical Realism shelf, ranging from 2 stars to 5 stars. I've reviewed most of them. Everyone is welcome to e..."

That will be really useful, Susan. Thanks so much for the link!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Elvenn wrote: "Hi all and thanks for the opportunity!

After much browsing through the shelves, I’ve finally decided on one that seemed especially interesting and with a wide variety of books: Magical Realism.
..."

Also - Don't forget to pick an image for our February avitar and forward it to me by PM so I can update the group page when February starts.

[Joyce]

I am reading The Bone Witch for Magical Realism. There were so many of my TBR on that list.

[Elvenn]

Hi everyone! It's time to pick the shelf picker for March and I've chosen... Sassafrass! :)

[Cecile]

It comes up with a person's shelf list.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Elvenn wrote: "Hi everyone! It's time to pick the shelf picker for March and I've chosen... Sassafrass! :)"

Thanks Elvenn. I will follow up with Sassafrass to see what her shelf of choice is for March and all.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Cecile wrote: "It comes up with a person's shelf list."

Yes, Elvenn directed to her profile page. Sassafrass hasn't picked a shelf yet.

[Sassafrass]

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to have the chance to pick a shelf for next month.

I didn't even realize just how many shelves there were! WOW.

For March, I pick Psychological Fiction.

I hope everyone is able to find something that they would like to read. I was really surprised at the variety of books on this shelf.


Thanks again for the opportunity, Elvenn!

[Marina]

Seems like a great choice, Sassafrass!

[Cecile]

Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Cecile wrote: "It comes up with a person's shelf list."

Yes, Elvenn directed to her profile page. Sassafrass hasn't picked a shelf yet."

Haha, thanks. Now I get it.

[Sassafrass]

Marina wrote: "Seems like a great choice, Sassafrass!"

Thanks, Marina!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

So - It is time for Sassafrass to pick a shelf picker for April. Stay tuned for the announcement of the new picker and then the new shelf.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

We are working on this. Hopefully an announcement will be here soon!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

We have a shelf picker for April! Thanks to Ariel for picking our shelf for April. In honor of the National Academy of Poets designating April as National Poetry Month, she has picked the Poetry as the shelf for next month.

I am running out for a while, but will be back this afternoon to start the appropriate threads. Hope everyone enjoys the Poetry!

[Ariel]

Thank you, Sassafrass, for passing the shelf-picking baton to me! :)

As Lyn mentioned, April is National Poetry Month. I figured we can all celebrate by reading a book from the Poetry shelf!

I haven't read much in the way of poetry since high school, when I was forced to, so National Poetry Month seems as good a time as any for a little revisit. And with 100,000 options on the shelf, I hope everyone can find something to enjoy!

If you're interested in learning more about National Library Month, please visit the Academy of American Poets's website.

[Karin]

Ariel wrote: "Thank you, Sassafrass, for passing the shelf-picking baton to me! :)

As Lyn mentioned, April is National Poetry Month. I figured we can all celebrate by reading a book from the Poetry shelf!

I ha..."


All set and my book is on hold! I am about to start my Psychological read this week (late in the month 2 months in a row!)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Karin wrote: "Ariel wrote: "Thank you, Sassafrass, for passing the shelf-picking baton to me! :)

As Lyn mentioned, April is National Poetry Month. I figured we can all celebrate by reading a book from the Poetr..."

Better late than never, right Karin? I am often late in the month with mine as well.

[Joyce]

Thank you Ariel for passing the baton on to me to pick the next shelf.

Since Walking Dead is now done for the season I find myself wanting to reconnect to the show. Plus it is Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20 year anniversary and I enjoy the continuation of the stories in graphic novels.

So my choice is for Comic and Graphic Novels

Libraries often let you borrow electronically comics and graphic novels now plus often have a section of hard copies. Hoopla is another source as well as Scribed if you have a subscription to this.

[Tien]

Wow, great timing! I've just bought The Complete Maus (Maus #1-2) at the op shop yesterday!

Fab pick, Joyce! ;)

[Ariel]

Great choice, Joyce! (Heh, that rhymes... 😝)

[Sassafrass]

Congrats, Joyce. This one will be a stretch for me. I'll have to see what I can come up with.

[Christina]

A friend of mine has all The Walking Dead comics. They offered to let me read them and I have debated forever if I want to try out that style of writing. Guess this is a good time to dabble. :D

[Joyce]

Christina wrote: "A friend of mine has all The Walking Dead comics. They offered to let me read them and I have debated forever if I want to try out that style of writing. Guess this is a good time to dabble. :D"

if you watch the series you have to read them. Just a warning they don't always line up with the Tv show

[Joyce]

Sassafrass wrote: "Congrats, Joyce. This one will be a stretch for me. I'll have to see what I can come up with."

They have a few romance titles. I'm sure I saw Anita Blake or a few other paranormal authors. I do not recommend Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening I really didn't like that one.

The Pretenders was good.

[Sassafrass]

Joyce wrote: "they have romance comic and graphic novels. I know I remember seeing Anita Blake and are few others. They have a few smutty ones too. :) "

I don't mind the stretch. I've enjoyed this challenge because I've read books that I didn't necessarily think that I would. It should be interesting.

But it's good to know that I can find some romance GN's. Thanks!

[Ariel]

Joyce wrote: "Libraries often let you borrow electronically comics and graphic novels now plus often have a section of hard copies. Hoopla is another source as well as Scribed if you have a subscription to this."

I'm a librarian, and I approve this message. ;-)

Hoopla has a neat feature where you can "zoom" in on individual panels, which really helped me when I was just getting into graphic novels. Before, my brain had trouble processing the story because it'd get overwhelmed with all the images on the page.

[Christina]

Joyce wrote: "Just a warning they don't always line up with the tv show"

That's okay. Just means I can be surprised.

[Karin]

I have actually borrowed my read for this from the library already. Even though I'm not a fan of graphic novels, I've heard many good things about this one.

[Tien]

Karin wrote: "I have actually borrowed my read for this from the library already. Even though I'm not a fan of graphic novels, I've heard many good things about this one."

which one have you got, Karin?

[Karin]

Tien wrote: "which one have you got, Karin? ..."

The Complete Maus, which was the only one on my tbr.

[Joyce]

I picked Christina to be the new Shelf Picker for the month of June.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Joyce wrote: "I picked Christina to be the new Shelf Picker for the month of June."

Congrats Christine! Can't wait to see what shelf you pick for June. :)

[Christina]

Thank you for the pick Joyce. June happens to be national Soul Food Month, Iced Tea Month, and Country Cooking Month. So for the month of June I am going to go with the shelf Southern. Seemed appropriate.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Christina wrote: "Thank you for the pick Joyce. June happens to be national Soul Food Month, Iced Tea Month, and Country Cooking Month. So for the month of June I am going to go with the shelf Southern. Seemed appro..."

What a fun shelf, Christina. I have set up the thread to plan our books here.

Enjoy all

[Bea]

Wonderful shelf! Although I have read a lot on this shelf, I am also noting that there are still quite a few on my TBR, GR recommends, and friend recommends shelves. I should be able to find at least one book to read and probably more.

[Lisette]

Nice shelf! There are many books on it that I still want to read.

[Karin]

Good choice, and not just because I have a series on that shelf here; some of my favourite novels belong there :).

[Karin]

Cool monthly picture for the Southern shelf!

[Christina]

Karin wrote: "Cool monthly picture for the Southern shelf!"
Thank you. :D

[Christina]

I have contacted my pick for the next shelf picker and am waiting to hear back. :)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Christina wrote: "I have contacted my pick for the next shelf picker and am waiting to hear back. :)"

Thank you Christine! I wasd just going to text you today. I have been out of town this weekend and didn't get a chance to get in touch before I left. Send me a PM when you hear and I will get in touch with the and set up the threads.

[Christina]

D.G. has accepted my nomination for the next shelf picker. She will post her shelf in a few days.

[D.G.]

Hi everybody! Still thinking about the shelf and I'll post my pick in the next few days...

[D.G.]

This was soo difficult! I was seriously considering like 5 shelves...but given the time of year and all the summer blockbusters coming out, I finally settled on...

Movies (I was originally thinking of 'made into a movie' but plain 'movies' has more books!)

This should also be broad enough for all tastes. :)

I'll select the image a bit later!

[Karin]

Movies--I agree, that's better than "made into a movie" as many people choose only one or two word shelf names!

[Bea]

Thanks, D.G., for a new activity to do (planning July reads) while awaiting the start of Christmas in July. I was amazed at how many of the books on the first page I had read.

[Lisette]

Great choice!

Bea, I have read most of the books on page 1 too. I didn't expect that.

[Charity]

I have read all the books on the first page except 1. I clearly have an issue with movies and books :-)