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message 3101: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) I still have to read The Book Thief


message 3102: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80169 comments Mod
★ Jessica ★ wrote: "As you know I had mid year exams last week. Today we got 3 out of 6 results back. However, those 3 were: maths, science & humanities. The ones I thought I did worse in. Still waiting on english, PE..."

Congrats on your science results Jessica, I bet the others are fine too:)


message 3103: by A.B. (new)

A.B. Shepherd (abshepherd) | 72 comments Thanks for the recs Jessica. The Book Thief is one that keeps getting brought up as a good read, but I've had trouble getting my hands on it. I'll work on that! :)

And congrats on your results!


message 3104: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Thanks everyone :)


message 3105: by [deleted user] (new)

Cheryl wrote: "OH! And I loved the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare too!"

I have them if you want and I have pre-ordered the clock work prince and i have the clock work angel if you want to borrow them i'd be happy to let you :P


message 3106: by [deleted user] (new)

well done Jess!

I just finished another wonderfully long shift at work and its true...you dont hate people until you have worked in hospitality! man people can be rude I'm just a waitress I cant make the chef cook faster and its not my fault you did not book and had to wait 5 mins for a table!

people please be nice to your waitresses and waiters!

end rant


message 3107: by Monya (new)

Monya (monyamary) Cheryl wrote: "It's easier to say what I don't like - lol. I don't like political thrillers. I saw the rec for Sarah's Last Wish and while that looks like a good book, it looks like it might be too sad for me at ..."

Cheryl, have you ever read Georgette Heyer? Most libraries have some of her titles. And for adventure the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. Humour - Gerald Durrell. Adventure-romance, Mary Stewart.

But I'm an old thing and not up with the latest reads. Maybe you could write down some of the titles on the shelves at the library then check out what the Goodreads readers say about them? Or what the Amazon reviews are like.

Good luck and happy reading.

Monya (aka Mary)


message 3108: by A.B. (new)

A.B. Shepherd (abshepherd) | 72 comments Thanks Carmel and Monya.

Monya, because of the limited availability at my library I generally try to make a list of books I want based on recs and then check their online catalogue to see if they carry them (or if they are in) before I go. Just makes it easier on me. They may have a limited selection but the library is new and has up to date technology which I am delighted with. If the books I want are checked out when I want them I can place an online reservation for them and be notified by email when they come in. Works great for me if I can just make myself practice a little patience. :)


message 3109: by [deleted user] (new)

thats what I do! I love online browsing :D


message 3110: by A.B. (new)

A.B. Shepherd (abshepherd) | 72 comments Melanie wrote: "thats what I do! I love online browsing :D"

:D


message 3111: by [deleted user] (new)

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message 3112: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80169 comments Mod
Thanks David!!


message 3113: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Good news everyone!
I just got a 4th generation iPhone! Yayayaya :D


message 3114: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Download the goodreads app! My contract expires next month and I want to update my iPhone but I may wait for the iPhone 5 in September


message 3115: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Goodreads app will be one of the first things I download. I have to wait untill tomorrow though, so it can be properly set up...


message 3116: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Even the groups are good on the app now


message 3117: by [deleted user] (new)

I need to update mine


message 3118: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Yes you do


message 3119: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Excited to get rolling with my iPhone :) :) :)


message 3120: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) How do people live without one. The Audible app is good too, if you like audiobooks


message 3121: by [deleted user] (new)

I need an iPhone. So jealous, the contract on my current phone doesn't expire until February.


message 3122: by [deleted user] (new)

I dont have an Iphone I have a motorola backflip... my contract isnt up until feb next year either!


message 3123: by [deleted user] (new)

it was until it started freezing...not sure if that might just be mine haha. its and android phone


message 3124: by Neko (new)

Neko I've not got a smart phone either....I'm not that worried about it either. I've got a motarola razr 2 currently has it for ages now. But I'm also not locked into a contact either.


message 3125: by [deleted user] (new)

my friend has been through so many of them kept breaking it in half lol I used to want one so bad!


message 3126: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Android has a goodreads app now


message 3127: by [deleted user] (new)

yepo android got it awhile ago, i love it..havnt updated yet


message 3128: by Neko (new)

Neko posh phones..lol


message 3129: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) The main difference with the latest goodreads update is you can use the groups now. It displays the newest posts first instead of the oldest


message 3130: by [deleted user] (new)

yay!


message 3131: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Makes it easier to check while your meant to be working


message 3132: by [deleted user] (new)

I;m off to a book fest tomorrow...man I love bookfests! plus my father is now back from overseas and can build be another bookcase :D


message 3133: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80169 comments Mod
Carmel wrote: "Hmm I'm off to Melb again tomorrow, so over this week (2x Melb & 1 x Tatura), bring on the w/end!!!"

Good luck with your day tomorrow Carmel!! :)


message 3134: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80169 comments Mod
Melanie wrote: "I;m off to a book fest tomorrow...man I love bookfests! plus my father is now back from overseas and can build be another bookcase :D"

Enjoy your bookfest Melanie :)


message 3135: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments Have fun you two :)


message 3136: by [deleted user] (new)

:D I love bookfests haha so great!


message 3137: by Neko (new)

Neko My heater has broken..urrgghhhh!

Bookfest sounds like it'd be great :o


message 3138: by [deleted user] (new)

We are going through winter heaterless. Not good.


message 3139: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80169 comments Mod
Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "We are going through winter heaterless. Not good."

Ooooh..cold!!! Lots of blankets and jumpers in your house, Gail :(


message 3140: by Neko (new)

Neko Oowwiee..a winter without a heater >_<;;;

WB Carmel..Now you can enjoy the weekend it's finally here :D


message 3141: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80169 comments Mod
Oooh Laura...you changed your avatar!!! Noice!!! ;D


message 3142: by Neko (new)

Neko Indeed I did..mmm..beer!


message 3143: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments I loaded the GR app onto my phone now :) I love this phone so much...

Oh, and went into the city today after school with some friends. Lots of fun...but got told off for loitering by the police :0 XD


message 3144: by Neko (new)

Neko Jess, ever get followed by police or staff before when going into a shop or mall? Had that happen with my friends years ago now..was really annoying.


message 3145: by ★ Jess (new)

★ Jess  | 3071 comments It's a black phone Michael :)
Also, I'd like to say we werent loitering. We were lining up for boost juice. But the silly police got it wrong. Then they stated watching us for ages. They weren't even nice about it. Pretty sure they enjoyed telling us off. It was pretty funny though :P


message 3146: by Neko (new)

Neko They were prolly bored and needed something to do..lol


message 3147: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) Michael wrote: "Im jealous Jessica i want a new Iphone now not in a few months when im eligable for an early upgrade. :("

September the iPhone 5 should be released, which is rumored to have an 8mega pixel HD camera, so might want to wait for that ;)


message 3148: by Michael (new)

Michael (knowledgelost) not sure what else will updated, but might want to hold out for it


message 3149: by Neko (new)

Neko I'm waiting on the newest Windows Phone before I even think about updating.


message 3150: by [deleted user] (new)

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "We are going through winter heaterless. Not good."

We go 'heaterless' every winter LOL!!


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