Doesn't fit? Book related? Then put it here!

[FrenzieMcKenzie]

Oh, I really like that archiving suggestion Neville.

[Jodez]

Neville wrote: "I have a copy of all books not bought from Amazon on my computer in a special folder with a sub folder for every author. This is where I load them onto my Kindle from. Then I can delete the ones I ..."

That's exactly how I have mine set up too. Then I also have folders for kids books (it's amazing how an e-reader can encourage a reluctant reader to read) which I'll still probably hang on to even after my kids have out grown them.


Marianne wrote: "Maybe Neville (you sound pretty clever!) can help me with this, then:
I have had some books given to me by the author as .mobi files via email attachment. I can click on them on my PC and they open..."

It should automatically sync with the Kindle app. You'll need to email the attachment to yourdevicename@kindle.com with 'yourdevicename' being the one associated with your device, you can check the associated email on your amazon account. That should upload it to your kindle cloud and you can download it to your device from there.


I'm partial Google Play Books app for my samsung phone and ipad. You upload your books to your google account and read them on any device you have connected to that account. Currently they need to be in epub format, since google doesn't read mobi, but that's pretty simple to convert using calibre.

[Sally906]

Whether they are electronic or physical - book is read then 2 4 out the door!

I delete the electronic ones and the physical books go to friends, the local library or charities. I do not keep them.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "Whether they are electronic or physical - book is read then 2 4 out the door!

I delete the electronic ones and the physical books go to friends, the local library or charities. I do not keep them."

Lol... You're so sentimental with your books Sally! :)

[Sally906]

Oh Jools I am sentimental - I have a whole shelf of my childhood favourites - which will never be thrown out as I re-read them over and over again.

I just don't see the need to keep a book that I will never read again - and they all go to good homes :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "Oh Jools I am sentimental - I have a whole shelf of my childhood favourites - which will never be thrown out as I re-read them over and over again.

I just don't see the need to keep a book that ..."

That's so good that they all go to good homes, its nice to share the love : )

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Its a shame there's nothing you can do about electronic books, you should at least be able to donate them to a library or such.

I suppose you could start up a market for selling your kindle complete with books, then with the proceeds buy a new one and some more books? Of course you would have to close that particular account with your book suppliers.
Could that work?? I can see kindle swaps happening in the future, it might be wise to keep a printable record of the titles onboard.

[Suz]

I pass on most of my hard copy books too. No space. Unless an absolute favourite ;)

[Stef]

I want to read more books set in Adelaide /South Australia. I am woefully educated about such things (off-hand I can think of one)

Please everyone go to the list I have started and only add book set in Adelaide or at least in South Australia

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...

:) thanks

[Stef]

Thanks :)

[Graham]

I added two. Colin Thiele seems well-represented!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've added a couple by Tricia Stringer - her books are based in and around Adelaide and South Australia:)

[Stef]

Thanks. Hopefully there are more than we realise :) Thiele did start off in SA so was possibly one of the earlier ones.

I think there was one...a really old one about a girl sent to boarding school and they made us watch the movie in high school and my parents tried to make me read it but I was a teenager and didn;t pay attention and now I cant remember the name

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Added another:)

[Andrea]

Stef wrote: "I want to read more books set in Adelaide /South Australia. I am woefully educated about such things (off-hand I can think of one)

Please everyone go to the list I have started and only add book s..."

Monica McInerney has used South Australia (maybe not exactly Adelaide) as a location a few times that I know of. Examples are The Alphabet Sisters and A Taste For It.

[marlin1]

Stef wrote: "I want to read more books set in Adelaide /South Australia. I am woefully educated about such things (off-hand I can think of one)

Please everyone go to the list I have started and only add book s..."

I'm not sure how to update that list but Catch of the Day is set in Kingston in the SE. A Pretty Mess is set in Adelaide. They are ones I've read, light but enjoyable.

[Stef]

Thanks everyone, I will add them. Even though maybe not (yet)enough people have read these books for us to make a definitive list of which are better than others, it's a way I can read stuff closer to home!

[Stef]

And how on earth did I forget Foxspell which is awesomely and recognisably set in Adelaide

Note to Aussie authors- can you please set all your masterpieces from now on in Adelaide? And I know a lot of people like romance (so thanks for those) but we need some other genres too. Adelaide would be an epic place to have a post-apocalyptic....actually maybe I better write that one.

I have a friend who wants to set a vampire romance in the Capri theatre. I don't usually read vampire romance but I figured if she sets it at the Capri I probably will to see all the wonderful Goodwood places featured

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Don't know if you like historical fiction Stef, but Heart of the Country is set in early days SA and Adelaide and is brilliant!

[Stef]

I will certainly check it out! :)

[Mish]

Maralinga by Judy Nunn is set in SA but not central Adelaide, I don't think.

I'm not sure if it's exactly what you're after so I didn't add it to you're list. Great book though :)

[Stef]

It sounds like an excellent book. I will add it (even though I am not sure it's geographically close enough really) ;)

[Nicole]

Hello! I've read this book a while ago and endeed up giving it to secondhand due to travels and now I would like to purchase it online, and obviously I can't remember the name.

It's about this girl that's in a car accident with her friends driving home from a party but for a weeks time she keeps reliving this same day over and over trying to 'make it right' for everyone. Its something called like 'if today was your last day' or something in that style.

So her, a group of three-four friends. They're all in highschool and it's drama in diffrent kinds. Please help me!

[Andrea]

Nicole wrote: "Hello! I've read this book a while ago and endeed up giving it to secondhand due to travels and now I would like to purchase it online, and obviously I can't remember the name...."

Nicole, is it one of these? http://www.epicreads.com/blog/18-ya-b...

[Nicole]

Andrea wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Hello! I've read this book a while ago and endeed up giving it to secondhand due to travels and now I would like to purchase it online, and obviously I can't remember the name...."

..."
YES! You're a godsent, thaaaaaaank you! X!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Andrea!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

While we're looking for books, I have a friend who grew up in South Africa and remembers this book: They Called Me Memsahib by Vanessa Noon Aniere. She is keen to find a copy but has been unsuccessful...anyone heard of it or even have an unwanted copy?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's not in the database Jools?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just googled it and the top ones were all facebook!!! I haven't heard of it, sorry..

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "Just googled it and the top ones were all facebook!!! I haven't heard of it, sorry.."

Yes that's all I could find out Brenda, I thought there might be the off chance that someone has a stray copy? You never know.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

There's a group here on GR that specialises in finding books you can't find...if you search the groups section you might get some help there. I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the group either...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "Can't find it anywhere Julie. Will keep looking."

Thanks Michael, the best we could find out was that information on facebook.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "There's a group here on GR that specialises in finding books you can't find...if you search the groups section you might get some help there. I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the group either..."

Thanks Brenda I will have a look :)

[Marianne]

not even on bookfinder.com, that is unusual....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "not even on bookfinder.com, that is unusual...."

Apparently lots of other people are after this too book Marianne :/

[Mikana]

Did anyone find the group mentioned above? I have a book that I've been trying to track down for 10 years now (without paying over 100 for it). Sadly it's not available on ebook, although I believe it should be, what with the success of the Warriors books, Solo's Journey would satisfy some readers.

[Leonie]

It's called What's the Name of that Book? https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

[Stef]

So I had flailed around a bit to find books for the October challenge so NOW I spot this on my shelf Death in Berlin.

Which would have been fine and looks enjoyable

[Dale]

Brenda and those of you who have read books by Bette Lee Crosby, which one would you recommend?
Since our library has refused to get any of this author's books in, I am about to spend some Christmas money buying one or two. Suggestions please.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'll have a look Dale...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Memory House series is her latest - Memory House #1, The Loft #2 and What the Heart Remembers #3 and I know you'd love them.

The Serendipity Series - The Twelfth Child #1 and Previously Loved Treasures #2

I guess it depends what you can acquire as every one that I've read, I've loved. Where will you buy them Dale as I know they're easily accessible on ebook, which you don't read. Amazon would have them, but the delivery would be excessive. Have you checked out Book Depository to see if they have them?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here they are with free delivery - http://www.bookdepository.com/search?...

But the prices are huge!!!

[Dale]

Thanks for your help. I just checked on Booko, Brenda and book depository are cheaper than some of the others. One Aussie co, wants $36 per book! Will probably go with The memory House series. Need to see how much I have left for books after buying something else needed.
It'd certainly be cheaper if I read e books but never mind!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It would Dale, but it's your choice:) I know you'll enjoy the series though:)
Good luck with picking up the copies you would like:)

[Dale]

I'll let you know what I end up getting when I do.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Have you tried a different library Dale?

[Dale]

Thanks for asking Julie. None of the libraries in our area have it and they're all linked so if the main library won't get them in, that's it. Just one of the problems of not living in a major city I guess, but the advantages of where we live far outweigh any disadvantages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Often they will get an inter-library loan - my library has done that for me on occasion:)

[Dale]

With the amount they'd charge, I may as well just buy what I want Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Another thing too - there are online second hand book stores that you might be able to search...let me look:)