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message 201: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Groovy wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I think I may get an apple watch. I haven't decided, but I think I'd like some type of fitness band at least. I have an old fitbit that I don't really wear anymore. I know the apple..."

lol! I completely understand that. No, it'll probably be a while before I get one.


message 202: by Leona (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 179 comments >204 That was my reaction before I saw yours. Time flies when you are having fun and reading.


message 203: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 1597 comments Groovy I can’t believe June is here already


message 204: by AT (new)

AT Demeter | 48 comments I can’t believe it’s here already, either. I would really love to know what really makes the time go fast. Does anyone have plans on what to do during the summer despite the hurdles Covid-19 brings?


message 205: by Monica (new)

Monica Villas Boas (monicas_readinglist) Ashlynne wrote: "I can’t believe it’s here already, either. I would really love to know what really makes the time go fast. Does anyone have plans on what to do during the summer despite the hurdles Covid-19 brings?"

I found a post on Instagram today about "June Reading Challenge" and thought to myself "ah, this must be an old post", only to realize it's already June even though I feel like it was February just yesterday! I'm hoping by summer I will be able to work again in the hospitality industry as Covid-19 goes away and, at the same time, I can be as efficient in reading as I am being during quarantine!


message 206: by Groovy (new)

Groovy Lee Good for you, Monica. The world needs all the help it can get. I'm trying to do my part. But get ready for the long haul. Covid-19 isn't going away anytime soon.

I hope all of you are doing well. I get to see the International Space Station sail by in the night sky, and it's so much fun, especially knowing there are two new astronauts on board. I'm going to make sure my garden doesn't die this year. I killed last year's shrubs...

My French lessons are doing great. For years I've waited until I could speak it so I could translate the French phrase in Lady Marmalade myself. Now I know what it means--naughty, naughty--LOL!

BE SAFE, EVERYONE!!!!!


message 207: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (last edited Jun 12, 2020 05:35AM) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Young adult forever - I had to delete your post because it is linking to your blog page. All posts that are promoting (linking) books, publishers, blogs, etc need to go in the promotional area. We have a thread just for blogs too. I linked them below. Please repost in the blog link so that everyone can go to your page to vote if they want to.

Promote your book, blog, etc
BLOGGERS: Your latest blog post

Edit: Just saw you posted there too. Hope you get a lot votes.


message 208: by Rachel (new)

Rachel | 3 comments I’ve just received a copy of Small Island by Andrea Levy. It’s currently sat in a big pile of books that I’m working my way through but I’ve just seen that the play is being live streamed on The National Theatre website in a couple of weeks. Do I try and read first and then watch or vice verse?


message 209: by Leona (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 179 comments Needed to read a challenge book and read The Birds of Aristophanes, Written as a play. Play was produced in 414 B.C. Aristophanes


message 210: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 580 comments @Leona did you like it? was it hard to read a language that's so far removed from today's? I find it so hard sometimes.
makes me feel unsettled


message 211: by Leona (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 179 comments Leena wrote: "@Leona did you like it? was it hard to read a language that's so far removed from today's? I find it so hard sometimes.
makes me feel unsettled"


I gave it a 4 star but I was confused at the beginning. It is on my Kindle so I will re-read. One thing I like about the Kindle is the fact I can get the definitions on many names and places.


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sonya marie madden  | 259 comments I sprained my ankle so plenty of time to read.


message 213: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Sonya wrote: "I sprained my ankle so plenty of time to read."

Oh no! Hope you heal quickly, Sonya.


message 214: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments I finally seem to be out of my reading slump, but don't have much reading time! I'm still making more progress than I was the past few months though.

I'm loving that we have some nice weather here too. It's supposed to rain next week, but it is gorgeous for this weekend.


message 215: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 580 comments even Scribd gives me meanings of words that stump me.
I'm doing 2 parallel reading challenges and I'm totally spinning around to meet my basic challenges.


message 216: by Leona (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 179 comments Sonya wrote: "I sprained my ankle so plenty of time to read."

No fun. Take care and get well soon.


message 217: by AT (new)

AT Demeter | 48 comments I’m sorry you sprained your ankle. That must be quite un-fun. BTW, what are your favorite genres of music? Do you enjoy instrumental music, especially soundtrack music? And what are your favorite things to do in your spare time besides reading?


message 218: by Judy (new)

Judy (pacurn80) I fractured my ankle 😵😵😵. Ben laid up since April 30,had to surgeries but now I’m halfway through the 3 month recovery period( which started after the last surgery May 21) I’ve learned to love reading again ♥️


message 219: by Judy (new)

Judy (pacurn80) Sonja wishing you a speedy recovery and happy reading 📖!


message 220: by AT (new)

AT Demeter | 48 comments Please accept a get-well from a total stranger and her wish that you will recover soon - and in the meantime, have fun being in the world of literary worlds!


message 221: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Judy wrote: "I fractured my ankle 😵😵😵. Ben laid up since April 30,had to surgeries but now I’m halfway through the 3 month recovery period( which started after the last surgery May 21) I’ve learned to love read..."

Oh no! I hope you heal soon. I'm glad you've at least reignited your love for reading.


message 222: by Groovy (last edited Jun 16, 2020 11:44AM) (new)

Groovy Lee I hope the both of you heal soon, too.

I decided to get back to one of my favorite hobbies--reading. I just finished "Flowers In The Attic" by V.C. Andrews. It's 389 pages, and I finished it in a week. What a powerful story. I highly recommend it. It's still pulling at me. Next the sequel, "Petals In The Wind".

Hope everyone is doing okay:)


message 223: by sonya (last edited Jun 16, 2020 12:00PM) (new)

sonya marie madden  | 259 comments Ashlynne wrote: "I’m sorry you sprained your ankle. That must be quite un-fun. BTW, what are your favorite genres of music? Do you enjoy instrumental music, especially soundtrack music? And what are your favorite t..."

I like country, classical, white noise, heavy metal and rock n roll. I'm a published author so I do a lot of writing.

Judy, speedy recovery.


message 224: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Yesterday was my grandson's last day of school! Yay! We are officially on summer break. :) Of course, we are expecting rain all week here and I don't want to bring him into any public places, so the first week will be lounging around the house not doing much. But, we are both so happy to be done with his school program for the summer.


message 225: by Leona (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 179 comments Judy wrote: "I fractured my ankle 😵😵😵. Ben laid up since April 30,had to surgeries but now I’m halfway through the 3 month recovery period( which started after the last surgery May 21) I’ve learned to love read..."

I had a broken ankle one time. You MUST use it when the doctor says so and it will hurt like H E double toothpicks as my husband used to say. I did rug hooking. Take care.


message 226: by sonya (new)

sonya marie madden  | 259 comments I had a broken foot once. It stunk.


message 227: by Judy (new)

Judy (pacurn80) Thanks everyone!!! Yes it does complicate things🤬!!! But I did find For the first time Goodreads and this group!!! So that’s a plus and I’m seeing a light at the end of the tunnel 🌤


message 228: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 1597 comments HAPPY SUMMER!


message 229: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Happy summer, Christine!


message 230: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (last edited Jun 21, 2020 06:00AM) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Aurora wrote: "Hey guys, I'm trying to find new books to read. If you could recommend me a book, what would it be?"

We have a thread for book recommendations you may want to check out here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... People have recently added to it. Also, if you tell people there what types of books you enjoy that might help them to give you a better recommendation.


message 231: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Happy Father's Day to any dads in our group! I hope you all have a nice day. :) We are just relaxing at home here.


message 232: by Tammy (new)

Tammy | 31 comments I once had a sprang ankle. I feel for all who have the same plus the fractured ankle. I hope you all heal soon. Meanwhile I hope you have good books to read.


message 233: by Groovy (new)

Groovy Lee Sorry I'm a day late, but HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all of you fathers here:)


message 234: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 1597 comments Aww thanks Kristie and Aurora I would recommend a book called Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott and Judy that stinks that you fractured your ankle and Tammy I’m reading a lot of good books


message 235: by AT (new)

AT Demeter | 48 comments Hey, guys! Sorry for not chatting in a while. How’s things going? As of now, I am currently reading for the first time Hannah Green’s I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. So far it is very intriguing and at times chilling. It brought up remembrances of the movie A Beautiful Mind, since the heroine’s mental illness is the same as John Nash’s. I anticipate seeing how it’ll all turn out.
I’m also still researching for my Viking story. Yesterday, I read some stuff on Wikipedia about hares and polecats since those animals live in the land my tale’s set in: Denmark.
I hope everyone’s doing okay here. 😊


message 236: by krystal (new)

krystal lea im currently reading and almost finished "just my luck"by adele parks....i must say this book is great. about winning the lottery and how bad things go wrong for one family


message 237: by AT (new)

AT Demeter | 48 comments Still on If I Stay. So far it is compelling.
Say, are any of you going to watch Hamilton when it comes live on Disney+? Lord willing, I am going to watch it with my Uncle Kevin on the day it comes online. SO EXCITED!! He and I are BIG fans of Hamilton. After having seen the trailer, I just am itching all over to see it - it’ll be the closest thing to see it in person. 😆


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message 239: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Ashlynne wrote: "Still on If I Stay. So far it is compelling.
Say, are any of you going to watch Hamilton when it comes live on Disney+? Lord willing, I am going to watch it with my Uncle Kevin on the day it comes ..."


I don't have Disney+. They keep coming out with things I want to see though! When will Hamilton be live?

Hi, Coco!


message 240: by Jordan (new)

Jordan Ashlynne wrote: "Still on If I Stay. So far it is compelling.
Say, are any of you going to watch Hamilton when it comes live on Disney+? Lord willing, I am going to watch it with my Uncle Kevin on the day it comes ..."


I really liked "If I Stay", and I am ABSOULETLY going to watch Hamilton. I saw it once in person and can not wait to see it again!!!!!


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message 242: by Jordan (new)

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what up


message 244: by Jordan (new)

Jordan Coco ( чтение похоже на сон с открытыми глазами wrote: "what up"

Not much, what about you? have you read anything good lately?


message 245: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 1597 comments HAPPY JULY EVERYONE!


message 246: by Kristie, Moderator (Retired) (new)

Kristie | 5928 comments Happy July, Christine!

I feel like we have a fresh start this month. Let's hope for no surprises. No murder hornets, aliens, etc...


message 247: by Groovy (new)

Groovy Lee I can't believe the 4th is practically here!!

Happy July, Christine!!

Where did you see murder hornets and aliens, Kristie?


message 248: by Liam (new)

Liam Leddy | 1 comments Anyone else watching The Luminaries? Is it only me or is anyone else`s head just as confused as mine?


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Happy Canada Day!


message 250: by Myrthe (new)

Myrthe | 4 comments Hi!

Is there someone who wants to talk about the Kingdom of Ash form Sarah J Maas. I'm currently reading it and I want to talk about it with someone. So if you're up for it send me a message


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