Random Chit Chat Showing 1-50 of 2,204

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

This is a thread for any random discussions people would like to have. This folder can be used for discussing books, TV shows, or what you've been up to lately. It is completely up to you!

Please do NOT use this thread for self-promotion. We have folders open just for that. You can promote anything you want here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Deonna]

I listen to audio books every day at work using the overdrive app. It lets me borrow the audio books from a local library so I can listen. It's pretty awesome actually.
The thing is their audio book options are sometimes limited or I have to wait a very long time while its on hold. There are so many books on my want to read list the library doesn't have. Does anyone know of a good option for audio books that won't cost a lot? Thank you!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I love audiobooks too, Deonna. I listen to them quite often. Unfortunately, other than overdrive and Audible I don't have any good suggestions. I've tried other apps, but they didn't have good availability or cost more.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I went to see Little Women yesterday with a group of friends. I thought it was really good. I'm one of the few who hasn't read the book yet and I haven't seen any of the older movies that I recall, so it was new to me.

[sonya]

I’m reading the clash of kings

[sonya]

I like scribd for audiobooks

[Rowan❤]

What books would you recommend for me? I love realistic and historic fiction as well as science fiction.

[Groovy]

I recommend Indie author, Anna Faversham. She's writes historic fiction and is very good.

[[deleted user]]

Kristie wrote: "I went to see Little Women yesterday with a group of friends. I thought it was really good. I'm one of the few who hasn't read the book yet and I haven't seen any of the older movies that I recall,..."

Me too! I went to see it right around it came out and I loved it so much!
I haven't read the book either (hoping to soon), so at first it was a little confusing about who everyone was and what was going on, but after a while I really fell in love.

[Christine]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

[sonya]

Good morning

[Christine]

How are you Sonya?

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Hi Christine! I had to delete your last post because it's promotional, but you put your cousin's friend's blog in the promotional area here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Komal]

Since this is a random chit-chat section, I want some suggestions / tips from fellow readers on time management.

How do you manage work, travel, house hold chores, personal life and interests, hobbies, health, all at once?

What are your time-saver mantras?

[Christine]

HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE!

[Christine]

Kristie thanks for helping me out on where I should put that website in which section on goodreads

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Happy February, Christine!

[Christine]

Aww thanks Kristie and Kristie I hope you saw my message about me putting that website in a different section on goodreads

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Christine wrote: "Aww thanks Kristie and Kristie I hope you saw my message about me putting that website in a different section on goodreads"

You're welcome, Christine. :)

[Christine]

IT’S GROUNDHOG DAY AND IT’S SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

It is! I always feel bad for the poor groundhog on groundhog day.

[Groovy]

Christine wrote: "HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE!"

Ugh--I'm tired of winter, even though the average temperature is around 60. I'm waiting anxiously for the tennis season and the Olympics to start already.

And don't feel too bad for the groundhog. I think he gets a massage and a very, very good meal as a reward. We should all be so lucky:)

[Christine]

Kristie I always feel bad for the poor groundhog on groundhog day too and Groovy I’m tired of winter too and Groovy I don’t think the groundhog gets a massage and a very, very good meal as a reward but Groovy your right that we should all be so lucky

[Groovy]

You mean they don't reward the poor thing after disrupting its day? That's not right. And what did it see anyway? Does anyone know?

[Sumejja]

Kristie wrote: "I went to see Little Women yesterday with a group of friends. I thought it was really good. I'm one of the few who hasn't read the book yet and I haven't seen any of the older movies that I recall,..."

Hey Kristie, I saw the movie a couple of days ago and I haven't read the book yet too. I just wanted to ask you what was your favorite part of the movie and most importantly your favorite character (maybe even character development) ? :)

[Christine]

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Sumejja wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I went to see Little Women yesterday with a group of friends. I thought it was really good. I'm one of the few who hasn't read the book yet and I haven't seen any of the older movie..."

Hi Sumejja! Sorry, I missed this! I don't know if I have a favorite part or a favorite character. I feel that it really centered on Jo and her perspective, so there is a lot of character development on her part. What about you?

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Christine wrote: "HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!"

Happy Valentine's Day, Christine! Do you have any plans today? I'm heading out to breakfast with a friend soon.

[Sumejja]

Christine wrote: "HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!"

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU TOO :))) and everyone else ofc haha

[Sumejja]

Kristie wrote: "Sumejja wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I went to see Little Women yesterday with a group of friends. I thought it was really good. I'm one of the few who hasn't read the book yet and I haven't seen any of..."

Hey Kristie! No Problem.
Well in my opinion the best part was, where Jo started to write/ wrote her masterpiece Little Women. And I absolutely adored all of the sisters especially Amy, she's a real cutie

[Christine]

Aww thanks Kristie and Kristie I was babysitting on Valentine’s Day and Kristie I hope you had a good time with your friend on Valentine’s Day and aww thanks Sumejja

[Christine]

HAPPY MARCH EVERYONE!

[Rachel]

Happy March!

[sonya]

Happy March

[Valentina]

Happy March to you Sonya

[Groovy]

HAPPY MARCH, Everyone!!!

Wash your hands--a lot! We have a deadly virus spreading around the globe. So be safe!!!

[Christine]

Thanks Rachel and Sonya and Val and Groovy and Groovy I’m staying away from people who are sick

[[deleted user]]

Hi guys! Does anyone like to listen to podcasts? I’m always looking for news ones to add to my list

[Annie]

Hi everyone! I am currently halfway through Stranger In The House by Shari Lapena. I think it is a very interesting book and it has kept my attention since page one. I will be making a trip to the library soon and was hoping for some recommendations...does anyone have a book they are currently reading that they can't seem to put down? I appreciate any feed back!
Much love
-Annie

[sonya]

I’m still editing my fiction book.

[sonya]

Sarah I like 88 Cups of Tea (for writers)

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Annie wrote: "Hi everyone! I am currently halfway through Stranger In The House by Shari Lapena. I think it is a very interesting book and it has kept my attention since page one. I will be making a trip to the ..."

What types of books or genres do you like to read Annie?

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I just realized how quiet this thread has been. I've been so busy lately I didn't even notice. How is everyone?

[Sophie]

My country is in a state of "please don't go outside unlesss it's strictly necessary", which is doing wonders for making it through my TBR-pile. I might even get around to some of my really old books - I tend to prioritize library books over my own books because the library books have a deadline, but now I might run out of them! And all libraries are closed for the next 14 days ...

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Yes, Sophie. This is certainly a strange time. A lot of events have been cancelled here. I should be using this time to get through all of my books, but I don't seem to be getting very far.

[Sumejja]

So here in Germany almost all schools, including mine, are closed for some time. It’s strange because the situation is unknown. Yes I am happy cause rn I can read all my books but to be honest I am kind of scared. :(

[Rachel]

I work in NY near where a outbreak has happened. Schools have not closed where I work yet. People are beginning to panic though. I work in healthcare and we are emphasizing hand washing and mask wearing in high risk areas (like an emergency room). Hopefully once it starts getting warmer things get better. I am glad that so far kids have not been getting sick. Happy reading everyone.

[Lana]

In Croatia schools are closed for 2 weeks. We're still keeping it pretty contained but people are panicking. The TBR pile thing is true for me though, it's been going down crazy since the epidemic lol. But on a serious note, stay safe everyone.

[Groovy]

Here in Tennessee, the numbers of those with the virus grows everyday. What makes me so frustrated is that before all of this, hand sanitizers were everywhere. Now they can't keep them on the shelves. We are told the same as everyone else--to cancel large events, no touching one another, and stay in if at all possible.

My daughter is so worried she might bring it home from work and make me sick. (I have bronchitis) But as with all of you, we're being very careful.

And like Rachel stated, I'm so glad the kids aren't affected by this. That would be a big catastrophe.

I hope you all are doing okay. Wash your hands--this is the new motto. Hope you're doing okay, Kristie.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I'm good, Groovy, just staying home a little more than usual. I find it concerning how many people need to be told to wash their hands. The thing that really gets me though is the toilet paper. What is up with the toilet paper?? How much do you really need?