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Trim 2020 Continuation - Announcement, Community, and Chit Chat Thread
Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal w..."I haven't started it. I'm trying to finish a book and this is next up. Are you reading it now?
Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by [author:Frans de Wa..."Not really....just read the intro. Had a couple of deaths in the family so I was worried I might be holding you up.
Looks to me more like a chapter a day book than a read in one sitting one. What are your feelings on it?
Theresa wrote: "I will finally read my Trim this weekend -- Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel - now that the next Bingo number has been picked and it doesn't fit. I'm..."Can't wait to hear about this one because I loved Station Eleven.
Still working on my trim pick... it's OK. I can't decide if I hate these characters enough to dislike the book overall, but it's still early (Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff). Writing is beautiful though.
Meli wrote: "Still working on my trim pick... it's OK. I can't decide if I hate these characters enough to dislike the book overall, but it's still early (Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff). Writing is beautiful though.."I loved this book! But the characters are definitely not ones that you are cheering for. lol
Nicole R wrote: "Meli wrote: "Still working on my trim pick... it's OK. I can't decide if I hate these characters enough to dislike the book overall, but it's still early (Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff). Writing i..."I am OK with unlikable characters, but right now I am stuck in the monotony of Lotto's opera project with Leo and I am bored... will this end?? :P
Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by ..."Probably a chapter or two a day. Do you think that you will be ready to start early next week?
Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is [book:Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?|3..."Sounds like a plan so we don't have to rush it. School goes back next Friday so I'll have less reading time too and they are redoing all the timetables so I now have no idea what I'm teaching.
There are 9 chapters so I'll start Sunday to do a chapter a day.
Meli wrote: "Theresa wrote: "I will finally read my Trim this weekend -- Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel - now that the next Bingo number has been picked and it ..."I will start it this weekend.
Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is [book:Are We Smart Enough to Know How S..."Sounds good. I think I can work out Sunday as well.
Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is [book:Are We Smart Enough t..."Splendid! Excited to see what we agree/disagree on.
Finished Lab Girl 5 stars! This book is so much more than I expected.
Here is my review:
Lab Girl review
Amy, I am swapping my #12 I Was Anastasia for Paris By The Book as I dreaded picking up the former and could go no further from where I ended up despite a number of attempts.
Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is [book:Are We Smart Enough t..."Wondering what you think of chapter 1? The take home for me was the German language seems to have a better word for everything. We use 5+ words where they use 1 or 2 which actually describe it perfectly so why not just do a direct translation or incorporate their word?
I am getting antsy to pull a new number-had an awful time with reading my #12 and need some spice in my life-Gads, The Poll Ballot Tally has taken over my life!
Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is [book:Ar..."Hmm...I wasn't really paying attention to that.
I'm going to set up a thread for us to discuss this.
Hi Amy,I am ditching Darling Rose Gold and replacing it with Bad Blood. #22.
(Bad Blood has been getting consistently great reviews).
Did you ever switch it for something else as well?
Joanne wrote: "I am getting antsy to pull a new number-had an awful time with reading my #12 and need some spice in my life-Gads, The Poll Ballot Tally has taken over my life!"Me too :) And I am ready to pull the trigger whenever.
I haven't finished my #12 and it isn't very compelling :(
Still haven't read my #12. I was caught up with reading Proust then waited to see what Bingo year was drawn...not the publication year for it - but will read Last Night in Montreal this week.
Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Jen wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "So, I just added my number 12 yesterday to have a buddy read with Jen. It is [book:Ar..."Started a thread here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I didn’t switch it, but I thought I might ditch it - lol. Not sure... it’s lingering.
Just to let you all I know I will be pulling February's number the 25th(Saturday).Note to Amy and Meli I thought pulling the number right after Anita announces the tag, but before Nicole calls the new Bingo number, would be the best fit. Hope this plan works for you both,let me know.
Joanne wrote: "Just to let you all I know I will be pulling February's number the 25th(Saturday).Note to Amy and Meli I thought pulling the number right after Anita announces the tag, but before Nicole calls th..."
OK, that sounds great! I was just wondering about that... wasn't sure if I was just supposed to do it.
Looking forward to the new number.
I DNFed my January book #12, Fates And Furies. Snoozefest.
Meli wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Just to let you all I know I will be pulling February's number the 25th(Saturday).Note to Amy and Meli I thought pulling the number right after Anita announces the tag, but before ..."
Ha! Meli-I threw back my first one, picked another one and hated it even more! LoL
Love that this is a no pressure extra. That folks can change their minds on a dime. Feels like we hit the right notes in how folks wanted to see this go. We have kept the spirit of the challenge and made it work for us. We have quite a robust group even for Trim! 25th sounds perfect to me.... Thank you Joanne. You (amongst others) are the hidden soul of our group. We are all so blessed you found us and made a home.
Amy wrote: "Love that this is a no pressure extra. That folks can change their minds on a dime. Feels like we hit the right notes in how folks wanted to see this go. We have kept the spirit of the challenge an..."gee-thanks! ;)
I might manage to read mine by the time you draw the next number! Proust set me back, but it's not going to take me long to read Last Night in Montreal.
Amy wrote: "Love that this is a no pressure extra. That folks can change their minds on a dime. Feels like we hit the right notes in how folks wanted to see this go. We have kept the spirit of the challenge an..."I agree! This year I will be DNFing books more so I can keep the momentum going and it is nice that this isn't an official challenge. DNFed? No harm, no foul 😊
Can't wait for the number tomorrow!!!
I'm 35% through my Trim #12 the Secret Keeper. And I am adding myself to the buddy read for the Lost Vintage #9. Hit my stride for January and really looking forward to February's reads. Going on vacation on the 15th, so will knock off a ton. Now just need to know tomorrows trim and next Saturday's bingo pick. Super fun!
I haven’t read my book as well...First I realised I can’t find it at home, then, I realised those two novellas do exist at home but in a bigger book that contain more novellas. Then I got confused and unexcited and slightly guilty, and then had a ‘holiday from hell’ and decided to remember life’s priorities and stopped feeling guilty.
I don’t feel like reading it and I’m feeling fine about it :D
Amy wrote: "I'm 35% through my Trim #12 the Secret Keeper. And I am adding myself to the buddy read for the Lost Vintage #9. Hit my stride for January and really looking forward to February's reads. Going on v..."So glad to have you on that Buddy Read! I was at an author reading/signing when it first was published and had a chance to converse with her. I will share info during our buddy read.
Idit wrote: "I haven’t read my book as well...First I realised I can’t find it at home, then, I realised those two novellas do exist at home but in a bigger book that contain more novellas. Then I got confused..."
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I'm about to crack my #12, The Terror by Dan Simmons. It's so long I'm intimidated... BUT it matches the "survival" tag, so at least I can report on it then when I inevitably don't finish it until February... LOL.
February Announcement of Random Number.....#9 is our number this month.
Numbers Called thus far
Jan-12
Feb- 9
Here is hoping those of us who had a rough go with # 12 have a better month!
My number 9 is The Lost VintageI have it marked a buddy read! Whoop!-I have to order it through my inter-library-going to do that right now
My number 9 is The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick! Beautiful cover and I've had it on the shelves for a while.
Meli wrote: "My number 9 is The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick! Beautiful cover and I've had it on the shelves for a while."Looks great Meli! Look forward to your thoughts
Woot! The Lost Vintage it is! Amy, your joining in on the Buddy Read was the good luck charm!As I am the reason for this one being on anyone's TBR, let alone becoming a buddy read, I will open the buddy read thread.
I suspect it will fit 'survival' also.
I will finish my number 12 by the end of the month. Still plenty of time. I think my poor buddy read partner is probably wishing they hadn't changed from the original.....we have both been a bit disappointed with the first 1/4.My number 9 is 11.22.63
Theresa wrote: "Woot! The Lost Vintage it is! Amy, your joining in on the Buddy Read was the good luck charm!As I am the reason for this one being on anyone's TBR, let alone becoming a buddy read..."
You AND Amy in a buddy read! And I believe the 4th is OliverM! Should be fun
Joanne wrote: "Theresa wrote: "Woot! The Lost Vintage it is! Amy, your joining in on the Buddy Read was the good luck charm!As I am the reason for this one being on anyone's TBR, let alone becom..."
Oh that has happened before, Joanne, in late 2018, when I joined 2 or 3 different buddy reads - i.e. Circe and The Weight of Ink. None of the major buddy reads in 2019 inspired me, so it has been a while!
And at least the 4 of us are in Poll Tally...2 on each team!🤣
And The Lost Vintage totally fits survival. Also for those doing Popsugar, author is a journalist.
Jen wrote: "I will finish my number 12 by the end of the month. Still plenty of time. I think my poor buddy read partner is probably wishing they hadn't changed from the original.....we have both been a bit di..."This was one of my numbers picked in the "Official" challenge and I ended up loving it. It was different than what I expected and, even though it's a big book, I was glad I had a chance to read it.
Jen - enjoy 11.22.63! It's quite long but I flew through parts of it!
My #9 is Crime's Strangest Cases - should be interesting!
My #9 is Crime's Strangest Cases - should be interesting!
Ok! I’m in for the buddy read for the lost vintage. I have a free copy that came to me somehow. Maybe from a little library or something. And it’s been on my TBR so I figured whenever that number came up I would read it with you guys. But my actual true trim number nine, was Correlli’s Mandolin. This is been on my TBR for literally years, as an absolute favorite of others. I’ve actually been looking for a reason to read it.
My #9 is The library at Mount Char, which is fantastically serendipitous since it's at the top of my very soon to be read pile as it's due back to the library in the beginning of february and I couldn't renew it!
Johanne wrote: "My #9 is The library at Mount Char, which is fantastically serendipitous since it's at the top of my very soon to be read pile as it's due back to the library in the beginning of february and I cou..."Oh I have this on my TBR! If I can shuffle a few things I may join you-let me know when you are going to get to it!
In a couple of days I think, I guess it's okay to start in january since it's unofficial trim. But I can wait for you if you want to buddy read :)
My number 9 is Mischling
.I have a buddy read with this but don't know who that is or if they are still doing this.
It fits with Survival
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