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Faye wrote: "Do you know what, read what you like you only have to keep yourself happy! There are books I have not read (yet) because there has been too much hype around them. Read and be happy."Definitely!! I'm funny about hype also, did not 'get' it surrounding The Fault in Our Stars, neither did my daughter. Each to their own huh?!!
Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Do you know what, read what you like you only have to keep yourself happy! There are books I have not read (yet) because there has been too much hype around them. Read and be happy."..."
Still have not read the Da Vinci Code, am I a bad person I just heard so much about it and could not bring myself to read it. Another example, I gave into, was Fifty Shades - why did I waste my time? But others loved that. so each to their own.
Faye wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Do you know what, read what you like you only have to keep yourself happy! There are books I have not read (yet) because there has been too much hype around them. Read ..."I agree about reading what you like. I did read the da Vinci code to see what the fuss was about. Found it boring. But my husband enjoyed it. Different tastes. As for the other one I knew I would never go near that.
Dale wrote: "Faye wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Do you know what, read what you like you only have to keep yourself happy! There are books I have not read (yet) because there has been too much hype aroun..."A friend and I always joke saying there are too many good books to read before we die. So I often think when I read something and I am not really into it, get rid of it and read something you do enjoy. Life is too short.
Faye wrote: "Dale wrote: "Faye wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Do you know what, read what you like you only have to keep yourself happy! There are books I have not read (yet) because there has been too mu..."Totally agree Faye, Dale and Suzanne! There are too many good books out there to waste on the ones you don't enjoy even if they are 'popular' like The Da Vinci Code or Fifty Shades of Grey or they are Literary prize winners.
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For those who live in and around Newcastle, we have a large number of author events coming up:
Cardiff Library is having Kylie Ladd, Maggie Joel and Fiona Higgins appear on 24th October at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Bookings essential: (02) 49548575
On the 8th October, at 6pm Barry Maitland will be in McLeans Booksellers for the launch of his newest release, Crucifixion Creek which is the beginning of a trilogy and set in Sydney. Bookings essential: (02) 4969 2525.
He will be signing copies of the book this Saturday 27th September at McDonald's Booksellers and Stationers, 408 High Street, Maitland from 10am - 12noon. Phone: (02) 4933 5118
More information: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/257...
Graeme Simsion has various events in Newcastle in October - 15th McLeans Booksellers 6pm - Bookings essential: (02) 4969 2525 - 16th Newcastle Library 12noon - Bookings essential: (02) 4974 5300 - 17th Belmont Library 12.30pm - Bookings essential: (02) 4945 4329
Rachael Treasure will be appearing at Wallsend Library on 10th October 5.30pm - Bookings essential: (02) 4985 6680
Peter FitzSimons will appear at Newcastle Regional Library on 14th November to talk about his latest work, Gallipoli - 6pm, bookings essential: (02) 4969 2525
For further information, check this link: http://www.macleans.indies.com.au/Sto...
Carolyn wrote: "Totally agree Faye, Dale and Suzanne! There are too many good books out there to waste on the ones you don't enjoy even if they are 'popular' like The Da Vinci Code or Fifty Shades of Grey or they are Literary prize winners."Another yay vote here. :)
Brenda wrote: "I've put this in the NSW thread but thought I'd put it here too:For those who live in and around Newcastle, we have a large number of author events coming up:
Cardiff Library is having ..."
Makes me want to move to Newcastle Brenda! It's all happening up there!
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For those who live in and around Newcastle, we have a large number of author events coming up:
Cardiff Library is h..."
It seems to be at the moment Carolyn!
I've been aware of the awesome talent up there since meeting Brenda, I have a Christine Stinson novel Getting even with Fran ready for me at the library, who's from up there.
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Christine Stinson is actually from Sydney Suzanne, but she was here a couple of weeks ago chatting about her book...
That's right you were saying she was from my neck of the woods.. I'll get it right one day Brenda!!!! Maybe?! ;)
Brenda wrote: "I've put this in the NSW thread but thought I'd put it here too:For those who live in and around Newcastle, we have a large number of author events coming up:
Cardiff Library is having [author:K..."
These will keep you busy for the next couple of months Brenda
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LOL!
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For those who live in and around Newcastle, we have a large number of author events coming up:
Cardiff Library is h..."
It will Veronica;)
Evening everyone, thought I'd pop my nose in and say hello. Our granddaughter cyclone Lily came to visit after work today kept hubby and I on our toes for a few hours. She is just go, go, go. So no reading, no TV and eat on the run - not even a glass of wine!!I had to have a blood test this morning - a fasting one - so rocked up at 7:30am and was first in. The young girl who took the blood popped the needle in and nothing came out. Not a drop of blood! She wiggled the needle around for a while, accused me of being dehydrated and then took it out and put a different needle (a butterfly one) in the other arm. No problems with this arm at all. She claimed she didn't miss the vein but seems highly likely! So my right inner elbow is one massive bruise and then my left inner elbow is all red and itchy because I am allergic to the sticky stuff on plasters. She assured me it was a allergic free plaster. Hmmmm! Might go to a different blood testing place next time!
Lily saw my owwie and gave me a big kiss. So feeling better now because granddaughter kisses heal everything :)
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Ouch, Sally! Thank goodness Cyclone Lily was there to kiss it better. How old is your granddaughter?
Good morning to my EB friends. I might have to retire from the EBs. Not that I'm complaining -- the extra sleep is a blessing. :) Bette, I hope you're sleeping a little better.
Just about to head off to work - have a great day everyone!
Sally906 wrote: "Evening everyone, thought I'd pop my nose in and say hello. Our granddaughter cyclone Lily came to visit after work today kept hubby and I on our toes for a few hours. She is just go, go, go. So ..."Grandchildren are a blessing. But think I'd be getting blood tests done elsewhere too,Sally.
Sally906 wrote: "Evening everyone, thought I'd pop my nose in and say hello. Our granddaughter cyclone Lily came to visit after work today kept hubby and I on our toes for a few hours. She is just go, go, go. So ..."Ouch Sally, that's going to hurt for a few days (even after the magic kiss). I definitely wouldn't let that girl near me again.
Sally906 wrote: "Evening everyone, thought I'd pop my nose in and say hello. Our granddaughter cyclone Lily came to visit after work today kept hubby and I on our toes for a few hours. She is just go, go, go. So ..."At least she didn't miss the second time...
Faye wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Faye wrote: "Do you know what, read what you like you only have to keep yourself happy! There are books I have not read (yet) because there has been too much hype around them. Read ..."I started reading The Da Vinci Code quite some time ago & was struggling a bit, then my dog decided she wouldnt mind reading it & I found it in a bazillion pieces all round the backyard :0
So I took that as a bit of a sign LOL
Thankfully it is the only time she has ever done that & also Thankfully,it was one of my books, not from the library. That may have been a bit hard to explain :)
Zoey wrote: "That may have been a bit hard to explain :)"The dog ate my homework? :)
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The dog ate my homework? :)"
LOL!!!
Oooh the Goodreads app update on mobile devices is very nice :)
Michael wrote: "Is that for Apple devices Valerie? I don't see any updates for my Android phone."Yes, it's only Apple, Michael, but they say they're working on android: https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/4...
Am about to go and download it and see what it's like. I don't imagine we'll still be able to link books or reply to specific comments, but I keep hoping...
Am posting from the new app upgrade. Don't think it links books yet - maybe one day. Definitely a nicer app with predictive text and an easier user interface.
No, still can't link books or reply to specific posts. Ah well, maybe next time. Don't think I'm a fan - my home screen on my phone has nothing on it - unlike on the iPad which has a news feed with comments friends have made... Good thing I don't tend to use the app on my phone much, unless I'm at the library wondering what to borrow!
And now that I've whinged about it, the phone app is behaving itself! Still not sure I like it any more than before, but maybe I just need to get used to it :-)
Vicki wrote: "Ouch, Sally! Thank goodness Cyclone Lily was there to kiss it better. How old is your granddaughter?"She is a great big 14 month old :)
Her kisses are more slobbers - she hasn't got the technique right yet but she knows lips against cheek is a kiss :)
Vicki wrote: "Zoey wrote: "That may have been a bit hard to explain :)"The dog ate my homework? :)"
LOL - I tried to feed my dog my homework many years ago - Benji wouldn't even open his mouth!
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They've updated the goodreads app. But not the groups area. Still have to scroll to bottom to make a comment, can't respond directly to a comment and still can't hyperlink to books
I was disappointed I still have to go thru google to add comments, just like this one. It's a totally different look and I thought it may have accommodated this aspect. Oh well!!
Ah, I wonder how many people had a Benji and a homework thief?We had our 17 year old daughter leave home on Monday to go and live with an aunty and uncle at Inverell.The quietness is really odd, but the tidy house is wonderful ;)
Sharon wrote: "Ah, I wonder how many people had a Benji and a homework thief?We had our 17 year old daughter leave home on Monday to go and live with an aunty and uncle at Inverell and the quietness is really o..."
It's funny that you mentioned the tidy house, but I'd like that too ;) I hope you don't miss her too much and that she settles into her new environment.
And now my notifications won't load and my app badge has gone!
And I don't want everyone else's stuff on my home screen!!
Valerie wrote: "And I don't want everyone else's stuff on my home screen!!"Now, what were you saying last night about the update being nice, Valerie!!
What do you mean by the app "badge"? And what did you have on your home screen last night, if it wasn't everyone's comments? It's kind of just like home screen when you open it in the web browser...
Yes I spoke too soon Kathryn! I used to have a badge on the app icon that showed how many new updates there were to topics I was following. The home screen just seems a bit weird - it doesn't really feel like home! And still no ability to link books or reply to comments directly grrr
Valerie wrote: "Yes I spoke too soon Kathryn! I used to have a badge on the app icon that showed how many new updates there were to topics I was following. The home screen just seems a bit weird - it doesn't real..."Oh, I see - I don't recall having anything on my GR app icon that showed me how many notifications I had - they didn't show until I opened it up. And they still show then for me - down in the bottom right-hand corner.
And the linking books and replying directly to comments are the things I would most welcome. But as I said, I don't bother with the app most of the time anyway now that I have an iPad - I was probably using the app on my phone more before that, but now it's easier to grab the iPad and use the web browser when I'm at home.
Never mind, maybe those features will come out in the next update... And meanwhile, I'm sure we'll get used to the new app look.
Valerie wrote: "And now my notifications won't load and my app badge has gone!"Valerie I had the same problem. I had to go into my my settings on my device (iPad) and reset it in the the notifications to Banners or Alerts.
I think I'm gonna get myself a new bookcase or two... I'm thoroughly out of room.Also I love this video. Animals are amazing.
Sharon wrote: "Valerie wrote: "And now my notifications won't load and my app badge has gone!"Valerie I had the same problem. I had to go into my my settings on my device (iPad) and reset it in the the notifica..."
Yes, I tried that Sharon, but no luck. But I have this issue with many apps, so probably just an ipod peculiarity!
And again on the new update - I've just realised that I can't turn my phone to a landscape position and have GR turn around as well. Now that is quite frustrating... Oh well, first-world problems, right?!
Hey at least you have GR on your phone - Windows Phone doesn't have a Goodreads app yet :(
Sharon wrote: "We had our 17 year old daughter leave home on Monday to go and live with an aunty and uncle at Inverell and the quietn...Suzanne wrote: "It's funny that you mentioned the tidy house, but I'd like that too ;) I hope you don't miss her too much and that she settles into her new environment."
I have been missing her, but am trying to slap it out of me LOL
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It's good to vent, and teaches me something ;) I'll look at this review now, thanks. "
Thanks, Suzanne. I think you'll find the "neverending thread" of snarky comments very entertaining... even if the book (which prompted the hilarious review, which spawned the incendiary comments thread) wasn't... particularly.