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[Sarah]

Marianne wrote: "For those who enjoyed Small Things Like These, an earlier Claire Keegan book (89p, novella? short story?) is available for request: Foster"

Thanks Marianne - I've requested a copy of this!

[Sharon]

So Long, Chester Wheeler by Catherine Ryan Hyde Read now

[Helen]

Sharon wrote: "So Long, Chester Wheeler by Catherine Ryan Hyde Read now"

Thanks Sharon, this one sounds really good :)

[Sharon]

You’re welcome, Helen. I’ve only read one of her books, but I see her books have high ratings :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon, I have it on my kindle! I will read everything by this author without reading blurbs or reviews!

[Marianne]

Sharon wrote: "So Long, Chester Wheeler by Catherine Ryan Hyde Read now"

Thanks Sharon, grabbed it!

[Sharon]

You’re welcome Brenda and Marianne.

Yes I’ve read quite a few of your reviews, Brenda and I think that’s how I might come across her. She has quite a few books too :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

She sure has! A prolific writer and one I really enjoy :)

[Marianne]

For audiobook fans, the latest Kate Marshall book by Robert Bryndza, Fatal Witness is also up for request in audio. NetGalley app

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Got that one already Marianne:)

[Janelle]

For any Ian McEwan fans , Lessons is read now!

[Andrea]

Janelle wrote: "For any Ian McEwan fans , Lessons is read now!"

Thanks Janelle - that sounds amazing!

[Janelle]

You’re welcome Andrea :)

[Kylie H]

Up for request at the moment Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kylie H wrote: "Up for request at the moment Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout"

Well I requested it because I love everything this author writes but I doubt very much I will get it:) Still you have to be in it to win it!

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Up for request at the moment Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout"

Well I requested it because I love everything ..."

I requested it and was rejected, even though the same publisher approved me for the previous book, Oh William!

[Kylie H]

Goodness, I will wait and see what happens with Lucy by the Sea then!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Lol! I was rejected for Oh William! but I keep trying:)

[Marianne]

Look Both Ways by Linwood Barclay is up for request

[Sarah]

Anyone else ever get that sinking feeling, when it dawns that you've been approved for four separate titles, all being released on the same day. 7 July must be an auspicious date in publishing...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

That does happen. The 27th September is a busy day for me:)

[Helen]

Sarah wrote: "Anyone else ever get that sinking feeling, when it dawns that you've been approved for four separate titles, all being released on the same day. 7 July must be an auspicious date in publishing..."

I know that feeling itt can be scary :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Be prepared:) Read them early!

[Sarah]

Phrynne wrote: "Be prepared:) Read them early!"

Just waiting for release of July challenge!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Anyone else ever get that sinking feeling, when it dawns that you've been approved for four separate titles, all being released on the same day. 7 July must be an auspicious date in publishing..."

All the time Sarah!! I had 5 this month all released on the 7th June!!

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Sarah wrote: "Anyone else ever get that sinking feeling, when it dawns that you've been approved for four separate titles, all being released on the same day. 7 July must be an auspicious date in publishing..."

Yes! What's with 7th July? I have 5 books releasing on that date! Plus another 6 on 5th July. Gonna be a busy week.

[Marianne]

Yes, July 7th, what's with that!
I have 1 on July 1st, 1 on July 6th, 4 on July 7th, 1 on the 12th, 1 on the 21st, 1 on the 22nd, a busy month. Some will be posted late...

[Kylie H]

Sarah wrote: "Anyone else ever get that sinking feeling, when it dawns that you've been approved for four separate titles, all being released on the same day. 7 July must be an auspicious date in publishing..."

I have obviously requested quite different books, June has been the panic month for me with several due close to each other! Being the data nerd that I am, I have my NetGalley books in a spread sheet sorted by date of publication and I try to work to it in between other challenges and reads. I also check my spread sheet before I go in and make any requests, I have forbidden myself from requesting anything being published before September - but I don't always listen to myself LOL!

[Marianne]

Oh yes, Kylie, I forbid myself too, and fail regularly, LOL!

[Kylie H]

Marianne wrote: "Oh yes, Kylie, I forbid myself too, and fail regularly, LOL!"

Glad I am not the only one with NO willpower when it comes to books :)

[Sarah]

RoshReviews wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Anyone else ever get that sinking feeling, when it dawns that you've been approved for four separate titles, all being released on the same day. 7 July must be an auspicious date in p..."

OMG - you're up for a busy couple of reading weeks!

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "All the time Sarah!! I had 5 this month all released on the 7th June!!

It's strange, isn't it? I wonder if it's correlated with the timing of particular review publications (NYT?) or something, like the cluster of film releases timed to coincide with Academy Award eligibility for a particular year?

[Sarah]

Marianne wrote: "Yes, July 7th, what's with that!
I have 1 on July 1st, 1 on July 6th, 4 on July 7th, 1 on the 12th, 1 on the 21st, 1 on the 22nd, a busy month. Some will be posted late..."

I hear you Marianne - and I suspect we're reading a lot of the same books, as I often see you've been just before me on the commercial reviewing sites!

[Sarah]

Kylie H wrote: "Being the data nerd that I am, I have my NetGalley books in a spread sheet sorted by date of publication and I try to work to it in between other challenges and reads."

LOL! so glad to hear I'm not the only data nerd who has to resort to spreadsheets to keep the reading in order - here's my Excel Gant-style chart for June:

[Kylie H]

Sarah wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Being the data nerd that I am, I have my NetGalley books in a spread sheet sorted by date of publication and I try to work to it in between other challenges and reads."

LOL! so gla..."

Imagine the aliens in Toy Story doing their OOHHH!! that is me looking at your beautiful spreadsheet Sarah

[Sarah]

Kylie H wrote: "Imagine the aliens in Toy Story doing their OOHHH!! that is me looking at your beautiful spreadsheet Sarah"

Hahaha ... I love it! I'm a visual thinker - the colour-coding helps!

Now, show me yours!

[Kylie H]

Sarah wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Imagine the aliens in Toy Story doing their OOHHH!! that is me looking at your beautiful spreadsheet Sarah"

Hahaha ... I love it! I'm a visual thinker - the colour-coding helps!

N..."

LOL despite my nerdishness, to show you my spread sheet would require a level of technical ability that is quite beyond me at the moment. Perhaps if my oldest daughter is feeling a little generous when she gets home from work she may be able to talk me through it. But essentially picture a black & white accounting spread sheet, substitute figures for book title, author, pub date and archive date and that is pretty much it!

[Andrea]

Sarah wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Being the data nerd that I am, I have my NetGalley books in a spread sheet sorted by date of publication and I try to work to it in between other challenges and reads."LOL! so gla..."

Love it Sarah!

I don’t get through nearly as many so I just add them into my Google Calendar with an alert one week out. But I do check the calendar for order of reading, unless it’s something I’m really keen on.

[Kylie H]

Andrea wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Kylie H wrote: "Being the data nerd that I am, I have my NetGalley books in a spread sheet sorted by date of publication and I try to work to it in between other challenges and reads...."

That's a good idea too!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "All the time Sarah!! I had 5 this month all released on the 7th June!!

It's strange, isn't it? I wonder if it's correlated with the timing of particular review publications (NYT?) o..."

I don't know Sarah - but we all seem to be suffering from the same malady ;)

[PattyMacDotComma]

The September releases may be timed to build up their popularity for the Christmas market. Don't know about July, though. That's smack in the middle of the US summer, when people might already have their beach and holiday reads.

[Marianne]

I have several spreadsheets on the go too as well as pages with columns etc. I've long been a list maker and get a small pleasure out of crossing them off. Just a bit OCD, me....

[PattyMacDotComma]

Marianne wrote: "I have several spreadsheets on the go too as well as pages with columns etc. I've long been a list maker and get a small pleasure out of crossing them off. Just a bit OCD, me...."

Ah, I love a good list, but I must admit I can waste a lot of time making them instead of getting on with doing whatever it is I'm adding to the list. Still, it's satisfying to see things done and deleted!

[Marianne]

Last night this email came in: It's your lucky day! You wished for Shrines of Gaiety, and you have been randomly selected to receive this book on NetGalley. Sign in right now to start reading, and please share your feedback and review via NetGalley.

then, this morning: Dear Member,

Earlier today, Wishes were granted for THE SHRINES OF GAIETY in error - and so the publisher has archived the book at this time.

If you were unable to download the book before it was archived, please use the Will Not Give Feedback option rather than submitting a review.

BUT
I was sitting there last night when the book was approved, and I hit "send to Kindle" straight away, so yay for me!!! It's sitting there on my Kindle waiting for me :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It really was your lucky day Marianne!

[Janelle]

Oh you were so lucky Marianne! I didn’t read the email in time, when I got to netgalley it had already been archived, so I’m really disappointed about it! What a way to treat readers! I only wish for things I’m really interested in.

[Sarah]

Marianne wrote: "I have several spreadsheets on the go too as well as pages with columns etc. I've long been a list maker and get a small pleasure out of crossing them off. Just a bit OCD, me...."

Oh yes, I definitely identify with this - the pleasure of completing lists gives a lovely shot of dopamine to the brain of we Type As!

[Sarah]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Ah, I love a good list, but I must admit I can waste a lot of time making them instead of getting on with doing whatever it is I'm adding to the list. Still, it's satisfying to see things done and deleted!"

Yes, it's a delicate balancing act between lists that enhance productivity and lists for the sake of lists!

[Sarah]

Marianne wrote: "Last night this email came in: It's your lucky day! You wished for Shrines of Gaiety, and you have been randomly selected to receive this book on NetGalley. Sign in right now to start reading, and ..."

Well done Marianne! The early bird catches the worm. I think that's a bit mean of the publisher to renege on an offer to readers, even if it was made in error. I wonder how many rejected readers will now bother to read the book. Is NetGalley rage a thing?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Last night this email came in: It's your lucky day! You wished for Shrines of Gaiety, and you have been randomly selected to receive this book on NetGalley. Sign in right now to start reading, and ..."

Oh well done Marianne!!