Aussie Readers discussion
note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
Archives
>
Chat about whatever you like: the weather, good stuff, bad stuff, family or pets!
Well considering I tend to buy a lot of Penguin Classics and similar books, covers actually have no influence in my choice of books. I go by recommendations (including recommendations from librarians or from the book shop), authors I like, sometimes I just pick up random books that have interesting titles, etc.
★ Jess wrote: "I can forgive reviews before the book is released, discussing how excited you are, as long as there is no rating attached. That really bothers me."Jess I have no problems with reviews before a book is released as long as the book has been read. This girl hasn't read the book at all and is giving a score in anticipation of enjoying it. I do hope she likes it.
Kathryn wrote: "Still - the rating system as a whole is a bit pointless anyway. What I like, you might hate and vice versa. Where I think it's useful is when I'm comparing books with someone else - if they've gi..."I do this. I have friends who share my reading 'DNA' if they love a book I just know I'll enjoy it. I have others who are the opposite as well. If they dislike a book I prick up my ears and go seek it out as I usually enjoy it - lol!
Brenda wrote: "I was recently talking to someone about this issue, and she said people rate a book 1 star before publication because they DON'T LIKE THE COVER!"No way!? That's terrible - poor author.
Popped in to say I've just been to cinema with my twin and my niece to see August Osage County. What a train wreck of a family. Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Chris Cooper are brilliant.Thanks Mum and Dad for the normal-ness of my upbringing:)
Mod
:)"
Oh Leonie, definitely jealous! Hope you are having an absolute ball! :) Happy Australia Day;)
Hi guys bit behind in reading comments, but I totally agree how can you rate a book before you read it? There are some authors that I just love their work and know I will love the novel before I start, however, I have also read other authors who I have loved and then their 4th book I have just hated. Lets read first so we can make a fair judgement.
Leonie wrote: ":)"
Sometimes I miss snow. Like when it is 44c in the shade. Nice pic!
Sally906 wrote: "Bit of a rant going to happen here - I just pre-ordered a book and went to add it to my pre-ordered shelf when i noticed someone had given it 5 stars. She hasn't read the book but she is totally un..."@Sally906, @Kathryn, @Dale, @Liam I am posting here a copy of a review by another user regarding this problem. All very timely comments. These readers are ruining the accuracy of GR ratings.
Please read: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bette wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Bit of a rant going to happen here - I just pre-ordered a book and went to add it to my pre-ordered shelf when i noticed someone had given it 5 stars. She hasn't read the book but ..."Interesting review, Bette. People can be so strange... But I had to chuckle at the sister-in-law(?) who thought the rating system was for how much she wanted to read a book!! I wonder if many people think like that!
On a personal note, I find Australia Day hard going. Our son Avery James Roulston died 17 years ago today age 6 months. Always feels like yesterday...
Sending thoughts and prayers and virtual hugs your way today, Bette...
Mod
That must be so hard. Best wishes Bette.
Bette wrote: "On a personal note, I find Australia Day hard going. Our son Avery James Roulston died 17 years ago today age 6 months. Always feels like yesterday..."Our thoughts are with you Bette, how very sad.
Mod
Thanks Bette, she makes really good points which I think the majority of us agree with.
Mod
Deepest sympathies Bette. Our thoughts are with you. Take care:)
Thinking of you xx never easy to lose a child.
From the cold and the wind of the UK I'd like to wish all my friends in Australia a very happy Australia Day and I hope to get down there sometime in 2014! Have a great day!
Bette wrote: "On a personal note, I find Australia Day hard going. Our son Avery James Roulston died 17 years ago today age 6 months. Always feels like yesterday..."Bette can't imagine how difficult that must be. Like everyone else here sending you love and prayers.
Mod
Thanks David, hope you're enjoying Australia Day over there in your own way!
Sorry that probably sounded a little callous. Thinking of you. Anniversaries are hard. I lost my son 16 years ago last November. I hope today is kind to you xx
Bit of ab exciting day for me... My boss who is like my dad to me in so many ways was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) today for his work in youth work over the last 30 years...i am incredibly proud of him and just have to share with all! :D
Mod
Thanks Brenda, it is funny because I've heard the stories of when he and his brother were in their youth, people would say and warn others to stay away from those boys, they trouble and won't ever amount to anything in life...yet 30 years later he is recognized for his contribution to his community and his brother served in the navy for 28 years... Just goes to show we shouldn't judge a book by its cover... Sorry couldn't resist the pun ;) especially in light of recent discussions lol
Mod
Bette wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Bit of a rant going to happen here - I just pre-ordered a book and went to add it to my pre-ordered shelf when i noticed someone had given it 5 stars. She hasn't read the book but she is totally un..."@Sally906, @Kathryn, @Dale, @Liam I am posting here a copy of a review by another user regarding this problem. All very timely comments. These readers are ruining the accuracy of GR ratings.
Please read: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... ..."
Very good post. She made some excellent points thank you for sharing it
Bette wrote: "On a personal note, I find Australia Day hard going. Our son Avery James Roulston died 17 years ago today age 6 months. Always feels like yesterday..."Commiserations
44 years ago today I first set foot in Australia. Ever since then the Australian Nation has stopped to celebrate this momentous event. For that I am truly humble. First fleet? What do you mean first fleet?
LOL!
David wrote: "From the cold and the wind of the UK I'd like to wish all my friends in Australia a very happy Australia Day and I hope to get down there sometime in 2014! Have a great day!"Send some cool weather our way - will be much appreciated :)
Mod
First fleet? What do you mean fi..."
Wow that's great Sally! Fancy the nation celebrating for you - and Liam too as it's his birthday today;)
Sally906 wrote: "Bette wrote: "On a personal note, I find Australia Day hard going. Our son Avery James Roulston died 17 years ago today age 6 months. Always feels like yesterday..."Commiserations"
I can imagine that makes the day very hard and sad. thinking of you.
Nat wrote: "Bit of ab exciting day for me... My boss who is like my dad to me in so many ways was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) today for his work in youth work over the last 30 years...i am ..."Congratulations re your Dad, Nat, and the order of Australia medal. Also really pleased today to see Adam Goodes, Sydney Swan and duel Brownlow medallist named Australian of the year for his work with indigenous Australians.
Mod
Send so..."
It's rather chilly in Sydney today too! Not summery at all.
My husband, who is English, just told me he thought Jimmy Barnes sounded like Elton John. Does anyone else think this is weird?
Angela wrote: "My husband, who is English, just told me he thought Jimmy Barnes sounded like Elton John. Does anyone else think this is weird?"Not when they're both singing, I assume - because Elton John actually sings with a tune... Even their speaking voices don't sound that similar to my way of thinking!
Mod
Shaun, would you like to pose your question here in this thread? We have one with discussion about your question, and it hasn't been chatted about in quite some time! So it'd be great if you got the ball rolling again here:)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Just saw the Desolation of Smaug.Fairly resoundingly meh.
@Kathryn - glad it's not just me then :)
Mod
Phrynne wrote: "I just saw The Wolf of Wall Street. It was hilarious! The whole audience was laughing out loud. Excellent acting too. (But you have to be able to put up with a lot of bare flesh, swearing and drug ..."I did hear somewhere that this movie has the most swearing in than any other movie ever.
I hate heaps of swearing but I expect hubby will watch it as some stage so will see how o go with it. Hopefully the comedy will help :)
Anyone watching the tennis? So sad to watch :-(
I'm watching, Angela. Are you sad for Nadal? But he's ahead a break, which he wasn't before - shame about the pain, but the meds must have kicked in... It is a shame that it seems to have put Wawrinka off - right when he should step up to make the most of it!!
I WAS sad for Nadal but it looks like he may be getting a second wind! Even though he is clearly in pain, he's powering through and throwing Wawrinka off balance. So much respect for him. Do you think he can come back?
This is Nadal - of course he can come back! Even injured!
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
Aussie Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
Tashi (other topics)The Name of the Rose (other topics)
The Name of the Rose (other topics)
To Kill a Mockingbird (other topics)
To Kill a Mockingbird (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Umberto Eco (other topics)Umberto Eco (other topics)
Harper Lee (other topics)
Harper Lee (other topics)
Harper Lee (other topics)
More...
That being said a cover is usually what makes me pick up a book in the first place. :P"
But you wouldn't rate a book by the cover though, would you?