Watcha Doin'? 2024

[Sarah]

I use zotero too, Sandra, for uni, to help with my referencing. Although, I'm out of practice with it so need to get back on it now term has started.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I discovered it only in my third semester and it took some time to add all the books and articles I had read by then. Now I keep it updated and it is working for me great so far.

[Peggy]

Is it similar to Endnote?

I'm looking for something for all my random notes though, not book-related :)

[Sandra, Moderator]

Never tried Endnote, but Zotero is book specific, so I guess not what you need.

[Sarah]

I'm using note book by zoho which if free. You can have different notebooks and then within each one you can add notes which display like post it notes on the screen in that notebook. I'm sure there are other functions as well.

[Peggy]

Thanks Sandra! It looks nice and has good reviews :)

Do you know if it syncs between devices (like my phone and my tablet)?

[Sandra, Moderator]

Peggy wrote: "Thanks Sandra! It looks nice and has good reviews :)

Do you know if it syncs between devices (like my phone and my tablet)?"

I thing this questions was actually for Sarah, but in case I'm wrong, you can create an account in Zotero and use it in more than one device.

[Sarah]

If it was for me, I'm not sure about syncing, although it does use your google account for logging in so i guess it will sync. I only have it on my tablet at the moment as I've only used it for something specific.

[Peggy]

Oops yes, I meant Sarah! Thanks both though :)

[Saar The Book owl]

I don't know if anyone has heard of Bookfunnel? Apparently this is an app where you can get the books that are on it, to be put on your Kindle. I've recieved a free book and istalled the app, but don't really now how to transfer the book to my Kindle or Kindle app. I've tried, but I think I might do something wrong.

[Peggy]

I've never heard of it Saar.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Never heard of it.

[Sarah]

New to me too, Saar.

[Saar The Book owl]

Oh, I thought it was popular. No problem, I'll search some more :)

[Christine]

HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE!

[Peggy]

I just made the most amazing discovery! There's this bookshop a 3-minute walk from my house. I've been there once or twice with my nephew, it was always a children's book store.

I recently found out that they now also have a large selection of adult books, and English books! So I just went there and it's amazing. It's super cozy, you can also sit somewhere and have a coffee and some cake. They have a fantastic selection of books, it felt like everything I have on my wishlist was there. It's like what heaven would look like for me. I'm proud to say I limited myself to two books (gives me reason to return soon ;-)).

And also, every last Thursday of the month, they open up in the evening so you can go read there. Talking and phones are not allowed, you just bring your own book and can read offline in silence for 2 hours. I think I'm going to try that out sometime.

[Sarah]

That sounds amazing, Peggy. A dream come true. I am very jealous lol. The monthly reading evening sounds great. I've seen a few cafes have started doing this, mostly in Europe, mowhere near me unfortunately. Well done on limiting yourself. What a find!

[Janice, Moderator]

That sounds like a great haven, Peggy!

[Kristie, Moderator]

That's wonderful. Peggy! I would love to have a place like that close to me. We have a small independently owned book store in my area and I love to support them, but they are just over a 30 minute drive away and I'm never in that part of town so it's not really convenient. The quiet reading time at your book store is a great idea, especially if there is coffee and cakes! Such an excellent find and so close. I'm sure you'll visit often.

[Saar The Book owl]

That sounds like an amazing place, Peggy, and so tempting nearby! We don't have this yet here, only 2 YA - book clubs for the age until 23 or something (1 in the library and 1 in a bookstore), but I've received an email from my bookstore asking my opinion about starting an English book club. They have now one for books translated or written in Dutch, but the interest in English books is growing fast.

[Christine]

IT’S MY DAD’S BIRTHDAY TODAY!

[Sandra, Moderator]

Happy birthday, Christine! Have a great day.

[Christine]

Thanks Sandra

[Sandra, Moderator]

Today is the last day to vote in the November theme poll and we have a tie, so stop by when you have a minute!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...

[Sandra, Moderator]

We have a tie for second place in the November book poll. The last day for voting is tomorrow. Go take a look:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...

[Janice, Moderator]

Sandra, are these last two messages in the wrong thread? :)

[Sandra, Moderator]

No, actually I thought they would get more attention if I poste them here. Lol.

[Janice, Moderator]

Ah! I get it. That makes sense.

[Christine]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

[Christine]

HAPPY NOVEMBER EVERYONE!

[Christine]

IT’S DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!

[Margo]

Is it too early to start bugging Janice for hints about the 2025 annual challenge????

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Lol! Never, Margo. Never!

[Sarah]

haha this year has gone so fast. I might actually join in next year, I ended up reading more books this year than I thought. Not totally back to the level I used to be at but finding it much easier now.

[Peggy]

Lol Margo, I think there were years when the bugging started early October, so I think it's about time ;-)

I'm with you Sarah. I did not do any group reads or challenges for a long time, at least a year. But I find myself craving to read more and more again, so I might join in again next year too.

[Sarah]

We can cheer each other on then!

[Sandra, Moderator]

Janice, were you hoping to have a quite weekend? LOL

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "Is it too early to start bugging Janice for hints about the 2025 annual challenge????"

Just you listen to me. Better get your ducks in a row.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Oh!!! A hint, a hint!! 😁

[Kristie, Moderator]

Sarah, I haven't even finished my first badge for the yearly this year. I'm almost there... just need to read one more after the one I'm reading now. But, it's been a challenge.

[Sarah]

So close Kristie! I am sure you'll make it. Some years it just goes like that.

I have never been very good with Janice's hints haha

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'll get there. I'm almost done this book and the next one just has to be between 400 & 450 pages.

I'm also not great at figuring out the clues and I have no ideas for this one either. I'm curious to see what other people come up with though.

[Janice, Moderator]

I've been focusing on finishing the 2nd badge, that everything else is on hold, including the 2025 challenge. It's going to be tight for both of them.

[Jayme, Moderator]

I'm there too, Janice. Trying to knock out this second badge :)

[Christine]

IT’S VETERANS DAY!

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "Margo wrote: "Is it too early to start bugging Janice for hints about the 2025 annual challenge????"

Just you listen to me. Better get your ducks in a row."

Yay a clue! But there's no need to get in a flap or fly off the the handle Janice, just keep paddling and you'll swan past the finish line.

Sorry, couldn't resist the bad puns😂

[Janice, Moderator]

LOL! Too funny Margo. I almost did get in a flap when I realized November will be over in a blink.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Hi all - For those of us that enjoy voting in the Goodread's Choice Awards, the first round of voting has started! You can vote here: https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...

[Sarah]

Thanks Kristie. I knew they were due soon. I've not read any of them at all. Although, not a surprise. I will be adding lots to be my wishliwt though lol

[Janice, Moderator]

Yes, how to grow your wishlist exponentially.