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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

How did you know that Marianne? Have they finally made it so we can see before requesting?

[Marianne]

Haha, Brenda, unfortunately not.
I requested it, but not before checking the library had plenty of copies I could borrow, just in case.
Thought I would mention it here in case anyone else was thinking of requesting....

[Carolyn]

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi is Read Now.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Haha, Brenda, unfortunately not.
I requested it, but not before checking the library had plenty of copies I could borrow, just in case.
Thought I would mention it here in case anyone else was thi..."

Thanks for that - it's important for those who "can't" read PDF... I wish they would fix that oversight - it wouldn't be hard!! Good idea checking the library too!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi is Read Now."

I was interested in this book - lots of hype! However I seem not to be able to concentrate on serious stuff at the moment! I think Covid has made me want to read lighter books or even fantasy. My way of escaping :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "How did you know that Marianne? Have they finally made it so we can see before requesting?"

I had a look and clicked on See Full Details to see if NG says anything. Well, they do, sort of, but you have to scroll down to the bottom of the page (I'm on a laptop), and there's a Note from the Publisher that says "We regret that this electronic galley is not available for Kindle viewing."

Not really good enough, is it? I use Calibre on my laptop so I can convert from one format to another. My library has it as an e-book in both Cloud Library and BorrowBox, so obviously it's ok in a digital format.

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi is Read Now."

I was interested in this book - lots of hype! However I seem not to be able to concentrate o..."

I’m a bit the same. I keep putting the more serious reads on the backburner. I looked at that one a few times and didn’t request it but it has got a lot of 5★ so I’ll give it a try.

[Marianne]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Brenda wrote: "How did you know that Marianne? Have they finally made it so we can see before requesting?"

I had a look and clicked on See Full Details to see if NG says anything. Well, they do, s..."

Thank you Patty, I will check the fine print from now on!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Brenda wrote: "How did you know that Marianne? Have they finally made it so we can see before requesting?"

I had a look and clicked on See Full Details to see if NG says anything. Well, they do, s..."

I just tested that (thanks Patty) and chose a book, scrolled to the bottom - and nothing. So perhaps what you saw is only on books that AREN'T available by kindle. Or perhaps only that particular publisher does it! Who would know.... but as I said, it can't be hard!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Brenda wrote: "How did you know that Marianne? Have they finally made it so we can see before requesting?"

I had a look and clicked on See Full Details to see if NG says a..."

Who would know is right! I put in a request at NetGalley, not that it will change anything. I've also asked them more than once to please add the author's name along with the title, date of publication, and genre under the picture of the cover, but so far to no avail. I can't always read the name on the cover, and I don't want to miss a favourite writer!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm the same, especially when the author's name is written very small. I have to click on the cover to get the full information (which I guess they think isn't hard to do!) But the format is what needs to be added!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Read now for Thriller The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry Archives 1/9/20

[Marianne]

Found this in Bookish Lifestyle today:
"Starting today, you can see the format of a book before requesting
The NetGalley team is always working hard to make the member experience the best it can be. We want to hear from you, and we really listen! One feature members have asked us for is the ability to see a book’s format before they request, and that information is now visible in the “Available on NetGalley” section at the bottom of book pages."

Hooray!!

[Sharon]

Heartbreak Bay by Rachel Caine (stillhouse Lake 5) Recently added.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "Found this in Bookish Lifestyle today:
"Starting today, you can see the format of a book before requesting
The NetGalley team is always working hard to make the member experience the best it can be..."

About time!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Found this in Bookish Lifestyle today:
"Starting today, you can see the format of a book before requesting
The NetGalley team is always working hard to make the member experience the best it can be..."

I actually noticed it a few days ago, but when it said Kindle (PDF) I thought it must have been something that had always been there and I hadn't noticed it before! Thanks Marianne :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Heartbreak Bay by Rachel Caine (stillhouse Lake 5) Recently added."

Thanks Sharon - I've only read #1 but with it not being published until March 2021 I might be able to squeeze the others in! lol

[Sharon]

Yes I’ve only read the first one in the series too, Brenda. I really enjoyed it. Here’s hoping we get to read the others by next year 😉

[Sharon]

Before the Storm by Di Morrissey recently added

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Stop it Sharon!!! lol

With regard to Rachel's series, I've just slotted 2, 3, 4 into a challenge - so hopefully that'll make me read them before I have to read #5!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Before the Storm by Di Morrissey recently added"

Love the cover on that one!

[Sharon]

Yes me too. I was approved for this one within a few hours of requesting it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that's great Sharon! I loved her last one I received via NG :)

[PattyMacDotComma]

Marianne wrote: "Found this in Bookish Lifestyle today:
"Starting today, you can see the format of a book before requesting
The NetGalley team is always working hard to make the member experience the best it can be..."

WOOHOO!

[Sarah]

"Starting today, you can see the format of a book before requesting. The NetGalley team is always working hard to make the member experience t..."

Yes, I saw that too - a great improvement!

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Stop it Sharon!!! lol

With regard to Rachel's series, I've just slotted 2, 3, 4 into a challenge - so hopefully that'll make me read them before I have to read #5!!"

Just saw this on another group. It seems this may be the last in the series, Brenda. Very sad 😢


If you follow Rachel on Social Media you probably know she's battling cancer for some time & the prognosis is dire. She's entering one final trial in hopes it will help. She can use your prayers.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh that's awful Sharon, cancer is a dreadful thing. Thanks for letting us know...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The Lullaby Man by AA Anni Taylor (2nd in the Tallman's Valley Detective series) is on NG to request..

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: " The Lullaby Man by AA Anni Taylor (2nd in the Tallman's Valley Detective series) is on NG to request.."

Thanks Brenda. I requested it and got my reply almost immediately!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent. I'm looking forward to it!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Me too. I very much enjoyed the first one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ditto!

[Marianne]

Brenda wrote: " The Lullaby Man by AA Anni Taylor (2nd in the Tallman's Valley Detective series) is on NG to request.."

I can practice JOMO for this one, I wasn't impressed by #1

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What is JOMO Marianne?

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

Joy of missing out. LOL

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Lee :)

[Em__Jay]

Valhalla by Alan Robert Clark. I've been curious about Mary of Teck, so this historical fiction book piqued my interest.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: " The Lullaby Man by AA Anni Taylor (2nd in the Tallman's Valley Detective series) is on NG to request.."

I'm reading it now and enjoying it so far.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great to hear Carolyn - I can't fit it in this month so it'll be October :)

[Carolyn]

I’m not sure I can fit in all of this month’s books either Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Even with my 8 read on the weekend, I still have 15 to go this month, and that's putting some books published this month into October. Lol What a dreadful problem to have ;)

[Carolyn]

I don't think it matters too much to the publishers if the books are already published as long as the reviews are within a few weeks. That's the time readers are looking at buying them :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thank goodness for that :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For fans of the Miss Underhay Mystery series, book 4 has just appeared on NG. Murder on the Dance Floor by Helena Dixon

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Thank you Brenda 🙂

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It's funny because I looked for it on Netgalley just a few days ago. So glad you saw it:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And I only saw it because I was posting On Borrowed Crime: A Jane Doe Book Club Mystery 😊

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nicole Trope's latest, The Girl Who Never Came Home is on NG, to be released in November.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nicole Trope's latest, The Girl Who Never Came Home: A completely heartbreaking and utterly gripping page-turner is on NG, to be released in November.