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Phrynne wrote: "I don't suppose Goodreads is going to turn off its own stupid recommendations by any chance? Today I got"Because you enjoyed The Sweet Remnants of Summer: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel..."
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Phrynne wrote: "I don't suppose Goodreads is going to turn off its own stupid recommendations by any chance? Today I got"Because you enjoyed The Sweet Remnants of Summer: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel..."
😂 Yes, I’d like to see their own stupid recommendations go!
Heard here in Townsville at first light, a koel calling (the old timers called them "storm birds"). So spring is here and it gladdens the heart.
Diana wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes, they've been saying for a few months that that will be gone.."Oh that’s a bummer."
To be honest I'm actually kinda glad because the people who use it recommend the weirdest stuff to me. The people who recommend stuff that actually sound good usually comment on reviews of things similar, which I find more helpful! Plus groups are always good for recs if you're looking for them. :)
This article came up on my Google feed, it's probably striaght forward to most but it's a good article that covers how to use your Kindle and explains how to share and get free books:https://www.zdnet.com/google-amp/arti...
🖤 Vale Queen Elizabeth ll 🖤Very sad news this morning at the passing of our Queen 😔
Jülie ☼♄ wrote: "🖤 Vale Queen Elizabeth ll 🖤Very sad news this morning at the passing of our Queen 😔"
Very sad news she was a great lady and will be missed :(
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Such amazing dedication to her role - only two days earlier she was receiving Britain's new Prime Minister.
Very sad news. She will be greatly missed, especially in Britain.
It is sad news, and a little shocking, given that she was looking pretty spritely in the footage of her meeting the new Prime Minister. Vale.Brenda, I've sent you a msg.
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Yes the news as I checked my email this morning was so sad, still shocked.. I loved seeing the stories I read online today, and the pictures of her life. I haven't seen any television yet, though. She will be fondly remembered by so many people in so many nations.
Late coming in on this but yes, saddened to hear of the Queen’s passing. She will be fondly remembered by many. Was admired by many too for her grace and constancy.
Has anyone heard from or about group member Li'l Owl? https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4...
She used to post often and I recall Brenda mentioning her absence once. Someone happened to comment on an old review of mine, and I saw Li'l Owl's old comment there.
I don't see any posts or reading updates since May 2021.
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It is very unlike Li'l Owl to be quiet for so long, since she's normally very chatty. On her profile page, the last books she noted as reading were in May 2021 but she did mark some books 'to read' in April this year. It is concerning because she does have some chronic health issues so maybe she's not been well. Has anyone tried messaging her?
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Seriously, when a friend request starts with "Hi pretty" and goes on to say they want to be just friends? Not even a mention of books? Block.
Carolyn wrote: "It is very unlike Li'l Owl to be quiet for so long, since she's normally very chatty. On her profile page, the last books she noted as reading were in May 2021 but she did mark some books 'to read'..."Oh I do hope she's okay. It's the hard part of having online friends - near impossible to know what's going on with them if they're offline.
I do hope both Lil Owl and Rob are just busy with their outside lives.
Marianne wrote: "Seriously, when a friend request starts with "Hi pretty" and goes on to say they want to be just friends? Not even a mention of books? Block."I get some that have a subject line longer than the message, which ends up being something like, 'hello.' XD
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Phrynne wrote: "I am sad this morning to hear that Hilary Mantel has died suddenly aged seventy."Oh that is very sad news.
That is very sad news. Such a talented writer.
Exceptional football from Geelong this grand final. They fully deserved it. Well done from a sad Sydney Swans supporter.😢
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Brenda wrote: "Bad luck Dale! I was thinking of you while we were watching. Brilliant game by the boys - go the Cats!"I doubt any team could have beaten Geelong today. Thought Isaac Smith was a worthy Norm Smith winner too.
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Carolyn wrote: "That is very sad news. Such a talented writer."Such sad news and another loss to our wonderful creative world, gone too soon.
Marianne wrote: "Seriously, when a friend request starts with "Hi pretty" and goes on to say they want to be just friends? Not even a mention of books? Block."Yes.. I avoid the no books, only female frineds, picture perfect photo/military.. and when I miss one and get the message saying hi etc etc. Delete, block. So frustrating it is even a thing.
I have had a busy couple of weeks, an 18th, a high school graduation, one turning 21 yesterday who was a Dean Merit list recipient for last years academic year for Social Sciences at uni (I work there also) and husband's birthday. Just thinking what else.. oh just a bit of reading! Oh! Today I booked two tickets to see Gary Jubelin for his tour at Bathurst, and then bought his book. I have been spending like crazy lately! I forgot another happening. A work friend booked tickets for us to see Craig Silvey at the Joan Sutherland Centre for October. I have quickly arranged a couple of his books on audio, and just found out today I won a copy of Runt from A&U today. It's been interesitng around here.
Suz wrote: "I have had a busy couple of weeks, an 18th, a high school graduation, one turning 21 yesterday who was a Dean Merit list recipient for last years academic year for Social Sciences at uni (I work th..."Go you!
I know this has been mentioned previously but I am NOT enjoying the new look Goodreads :( At first they had a "tell us what you think" keep popping up and now I wish I HAD told them what I thought, before that disappeared.
Just found where to air my thoughts on the new look, lol. This time I DID.
Suz wrote: "I have had a busy couple of weeks, an 18th, a high school graduation, one turning 21 yesterday who was a Dean Merit list recipient for last years academic year for Social Sciences at uni (I work th..."WoW Suz!! You have been busy…in a good way! Congratulations 🎉 on all of the above, you’ve done an amazing job raising your kids to those levels 🤗
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Sounds hectic but great Suz!
Suz wrote: "I have had a busy couple of weeks, an 18th, a high school graduation, one turning 21 yesterday who was a Dean Merit list recipient for last years academic year for Social Sciences at uni (I work th..."Sounds like you're on a role Suz! Your kids are growing up fast and doing so well thanks to great Mum (and Dad) and you have a lot of exciting events to celebrate and look forward to. Well done you!!
Exciting times for you and your family Suz, with great moments of pride. Also enjoy the interesting events you are going to!
Suz wrote: "I have had a busy couple of weeks, an 18th, a high school graduation, one turning 21 yesterday who was a Dean Merit list recipient for last years academic year for Social Sciences at uni (I work th..."Phew! Hope you are keeping up with your rest amongst everything else.
Thanks ladies.. so many of you have been around for so long during this time.. Brenda met Indy when he was a toddler! Can't believe he's a very big ten! And I have met many of you. I'm always talking about us AR's at work to be honest, as I'm always talking about my books and my reviews and pretty much everthing related to my reading joy.. and working in library doesn't hurt, either! And Sharon you raise a very good point, I've pretty much turned things around. I am no longer a night owl and it's helpful!
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Brenda wrote: "Yes he was shy that day, wasn't he!!"He's such a handful these days that I don't remember his behaviour so much that day.. just the location of MacDonalds and your Danielle Steel generosity!
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Suz wrote: "I have had a busy couple of weeks, an 18th, a high school graduation, one turning 21 yesterday who was a Dean Merit list recipient for last years academic year for Social Sciences at uni (I work th..."Sounds like a busy time Suz.
I'm getting recommendations from "GR Team", another algorithm generation, from the look of it. Nothing I want to read so far...
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