NetGalley - Requests and Read Now Advice Showing 851-900 of 2,577

[Bec]

Phrynne wrote: "I wish my library would show a bit of concern for all the people who are stuck at home needing books. Our council just seemed to pack their bags and go home on day one of the lockdown and all servi..."

Wow that's bad - where i live our library has been great during our many lockdowns, offering click and collect (and even deliveries) no fines on overdues etc. Hope yours can get better for you

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I emailed them today asking if they are planning anything considering we are probably going to be locked down for weeks yet. Last year they did deliveries - this year, nothing!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

End of September so far Phrynne :( I hope they respond to you because it's really not good what they're doing now!!

[Em__Jay]

I am also disappointed by the inaction of my local libraries.

They really reached out to members last year with initiatives to keep people connected with books. All I'm getting now is notices that late fees will not be charged . . . hardly something I am worried about given late fees have already been abolished.

[Marianne]

Marianne wrote: "At the End of the Day by Liz Byrski is up For Request"

Pleased to say I was approved for this one :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Marianne wrote: "Marianne wrote: "At the End of the Day by Liz Byrski is up For Request"

Pleased to say I was approved for this one :)"

Me too. Thanks for the tip Marianne:)

[Marianne]

Woo!
At the moment, my feedback ratio is 95% and I have less than 20 books still to read.
Of course, this is a temporary situation....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Marianne!

[Sarah]

Marianne wrote: "Woo!
At the moment, my feedback ratio is 95% and I have less than 20 books still to read.
Of course, this is a temporary situation...."

That is so impressive, Marianne, especially considering your comprehensive reviews. For the last 6 months or so, I've been consistently hovering at 77-79%, with the occasional brief pop up to the coveted 80%. I've put all my overdue titles in for the Spring Challenge, so with some hard work I can hopefully get into recommended territory for good before too long!

[Helen]

That is great Marianne, for me I go between 88% and 89% and have 37 books on the list and like you Sarah I have added a few to my Spring challenge, but of course they are always adding more books I want to read LOL

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mine's 95% and it's usually around there. I don't think I've ever had it below 90.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I'm on 90% with 38 books on the shelf, akthough some are children's picture books. They're quick to read but time-consuming to review since I like to include some illustrations. I do love NetGalley - except - I keep postponing some excellent books I keep "meaning to read". 😊 First world problem!

[Carolyn]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "I'm on 90% with 38 books on the shelf, akthough some are children's picture books. They're quick to read but time-consuming to review since I like to include some illustrations. I do love NetGalley..."

I know what you mean Patty, I've been working hard over the last few months to get my shelf down from 42 to 26 books. I find around 20 is a good number for me. Any more than that and I don't get time to read non NG books.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am usually 88 to 90% with about 30 books on my shelf. As soon as I read a few I replace them but I try not to get more than that .

[Helen]

Available for request from Harlequin AU

Nicola Marsh Summer of Serenity

Rachael Johns Outback Secrets

Tea Cooper The Fossil Hunter

Annie Seaton Osprey Reef

[Helen]

Also from Escape Publishing

A Christmas Love Redeemed Alison Stuart

[Kylie H]

Helen wrote: "Available for request from Harlequin AU

Nicola Marsh Summer of Serenity

Rachael Johns [book:Outback Secret..."

Thanks Helen ☺

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Helen!

[Karren]

Available to request The Fossil Hunter by Tea Cooper.

[Helen]

some good books there I need more hours in the day

[Sharon]

Available for request Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie

[marlin1]

Sharon wrote: "Available for request Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie "

Thanks, I’ve requested and fingers crossed 🤞

[Helen]

Thanks Sharon

[Sarah]

Sharon wrote: "Available for request Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie "

Thanks Sharon - requested that one!

[Sarah]

Helen wrote: "Available for request from Harlequin AU

Tea Cooper The Fossil Hunter The Fossil Hunter by Tea Cooper"

Thanks Helen - I've been granted a copy of this title and looking forward to it!

[Sarah]

Marianne wrote: "Actually, every tine I receive a book in the mail from the library, I post on social media (Facebook, Instagram) with a pic and say "Thanks to Wollongong City Libraries for keeping us sane during l..."

What a lovely way to reinforce the great work many libraries are doing during difficult circumstances!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Mother's Fault by Nicole Trope is also up for request

[Helen]

Sarah wrote: "Helen wrote: "Available for request from Harlequin AU

Tea Cooper The Fossil Hunter The Fossil Hunter by Tea Cooper"

Thanks Helen - I've been granted a copy of this title and looking forward to it!"

Fabulous Sarah, I have it waiting for me as well, I do love Tea Cooper's stories :)

[Sharon]

You’re welcome ladies. Mine was approved. Looking forward to reading it 😊

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "The Mother's Fault by Nicole Trope is also up for request"

Thanks Brenda! My Netgalley % has taken a beating this week already, but I've requested it!

[Helen]

Mine has as well Sarah so many good books all now waiting for me I might try the Nicole Troupe as well I haven't read any of hers yet I need more hours in the day

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "The Mother's Fault by Nicole Trope is also up for request"

Thanks Brenda! My Netgalley % has taken a beating this week already, but I've requested it!"

Ditto!!

[Marianne]

Any fans of Sulari Gentill who have missed out on A Testament of Character might like to know that the US version, Where There's a Will is up FOR REQUEST.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Good information thanks Marianne. But why oh why do they have to change the title?

[PattyMacDotComma]

Thanks, Marianne! Our library has the paperback, but of course, it's closed!

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Good information thanks Marianne. But why oh why do they have to change the title?"

Who knows? To better appeal to the American readership? #9 also had a different title. Shanghai Secrets instead of All the Tears in China
and some of the others may have done too...

[Janelle]

Devotion by Hannah Kent is up for request.

[Kylie H]

Janelle wrote: "Devotion by Hannah Kent is up for request.
"

Thanks Janelle

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Janelle :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Janelle wrote: "Devotion by Hannah Kent is up for request.
"

Thanks, Janelle.

[Marianne]

Janelle wrote: "Devotion by Hannah Kent is up for request.
"

Woo, approved for this one!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes I got that too which makes me happy!

Also saw the latest Sulari Gentill The Woman in the Library is up.( Not a book from her series). I requested it but I am not usually lucky with the publisher.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And I also have it! And thanks Phrynne!

[Janelle]

Yay, looks like we all got it!

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: " Also saw the latest Sulari Gentill The Woman in the Library is up.( Not a book from her series). I requested it but I am n..."

I'll try requesting it Phrynne, but I think I've been knocked back by that publisher before too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have requested it - I've had okays from them before so fingers crossed!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I don't really mind. I am happy to pay for it - she is such a good writer:) (it's just the thrill you get from picking it up before it is published!!!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes I'd like a physical copy to go with my others 😀

[PattyMacDotComma]

Oooo can't pass up a chance for a Gentill book!

[Sharon]

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth is up for request