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Dec 05, 2010 08:06PM
Welcome, Natalie! Which part don't you understand? Do you mean GR in general? Or this group?
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Thanks! Uh... Basically the groups, and this group specifically. It's a bit confusing with all the separate things going on in this group to grasp what's going on.
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Natalie, I do know what you mean. I haven't been here that long either. My suggestion is that you just pick one thing that you're interested in (like the shelf of the month) and do that. Then, later, when you're ready, begin to browse some of the other sections. I didn't do the first challenge that came along after I joined.
Before long, you'll love how RICH the group is in the opportunities it gives us all. But there's no need to rush any of it.
natalie wrote: "Thanks! Uh... Basically the groups, and this group specifically. It's a bit confusing with all the separate things going on in this group to grasp what's going on."Natalie, I've been doing as Susan just suggested to you as I only joined Pick-A-Shelf about 2 months ago. I figure I will join the new challenge in January ... until then I'm just doing the shelf of the month and figuring out how this group works. (And I am speaking as someone who is and has been in other groups on goodreads in the past several years, so if it's any consolation, I think we all have to observe and go lightly when we first join any of the groups to see how they work.)
That's really great advice, thanks guys. :)
Great advice, Susan and LynnB! Starting with the monthly shelf is the best way to get your feet wet - and really the foundation of the group. All the other things are just fun "extras" that help us expand our reading and/or get to know each other better.
I'm not sure if I missed this somewhere, but does the book you choose for the monthly shelf count even if only one person labeled it as "medeival" for example? Or does the shelf name have to be listed within the first such-&-such number of pages for that particular book's top shelves (ie: within the first 2 pages like the shelf-a-thon) to count? I don't know why this is so hard to put into words. Does my question even make sense?
Liz- The book just needs to be listed at some point as "mideival" even if by only one person.
Hi guys. I have to admit that I have been afraid to participate in the Pick-A-Shelf: Monthly. I just seem to be afraid of trying to find a book in the current choice and then not being able to finish it in time. Or being able to find a book that I have in that current shelf. I am still trying to figure out how this whole site works.
hey monica!! I have to admit, i'm an adventure taker and just jump right into the deep end...but when the new shelf is posted, i browse the books and make a list of ones that look potentially interesting (on my shelf or not) and then I go to the library and check them out and see if i can find one or two to read...when it comes to reading, i set myself a goal (but i'm like OCD that way)...normally for a non-fiction its like a chapter a night, or fiction 5-10% of the book, depending on the length and the size of the font
Monica - You don't have to participate every month. If the shelf chosen is completely outside your interests, you can skip it. The point of the group is to venture out and try new things, not make it a chore. :)Also, don't feel pressured to finish a book if it's not your cup of tea, you don't have the time, etc. Nobody will throw you out of the group if you can't finish a book.
This month (which is my first in this group) I'm having issues finishing the book I chose. It's a second in a series I love and I'm really enjoying this one...but I know bad things will happen to a character I really like so it's going really slow! I hope to finish it by the end of the month although I don't know if I'll make it. ;)
Monica wrote: "Hi guys. I have to admit that I have been afraid to participate in the Pick-A-Shelf: Monthly. I just seem to be afraid of trying to find a book in the current choice and then not being able to fi..."Sometimes I finish the book after the month is over. No biggie. The point for me is to just go beyond my comfort zone and do it more than worrying about the time limit.
Crystal wrote: "Monica wrote: "Hi guys. I have to admit that I have been afraid to participate in the Pick-A-Shelf: Monthly. I just seem to be afraid of trying to find a book in the current choice and then not b..."Monica...this is the friendliest group you could possibly join. Just find a book from the shelf that you want to read (I either pick one I already own or one the library has) and jump in. If you hate it...quit and choose another. And don't forget to share your opinion. we LOVE to hear from our members! :)
Okay ... I participate in a similar group over on Shelfari. My main question for THIS group is ...Does the book HAVE to already be on the shelf? Or can I read it and count it if I think it fits even if no one else has used that shelf before.
Example: let's say the shelf is "suspense" and I read Suspense! - a brand new book that just came out and doesn't have any reviews yet on Good Reads. (BTW this is a made-up title I'm using for illustration purposes - even if there may be a book with this title ...) If I think it fits the chosen shelf can I read it and count it?
Another question ... I've looked but haven't found ... is there a master list of all the shelves the group has used?
Book Concierge wrote: "Another question ... I've looked but haven't found ... is there a master list of all the shelves the group has used?"Yes, it's the thread called "Shelf List" and it's next to this thread on the group's home page.
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In response to your query, we're really not that fussed as long as it fits the shelf, especially since new release books would not be 'shelved' yet. Some books are being shelved where they don't belong anyway but in the spirit of the 'game', we'd try to read those that actually belong on that shelf.
However, the above may differ if we are playing a challenge but that will be stated in the challenge rufes.
Here's the link to Shelf List
I was trying to see who had been picked by looking at the Shelf List, but it's several months behind. Could it be updated? It helps when trying to pick a shelf and a shelf-picker! Thanks.
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LynnB, there is an updated spreadsheet. Click on the link in message 70 above and go to message 48 in that thread. There is a link in that message to the spreadsheet, and it is updated through August 2013.
Bea wrote: "LynnB, there is an updated spreadsheet. Click on the link in message 70 above and go to message 48 in that thread. There is a link in that message to the spreadsheet, and it is updated through August 2013. "Thanks! I missed that somehow.
I'm Sonya VE. I'm reading fantasy right now, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. 3 from future-romance/mystery (jd robb)
Hi Sonya, I'm Red and I plan to begin reading Harry Potter book 2 on Monday.
HI My name is Marie and i too am fairly new to the group. I have been looking at the pick a shelf for March and have thought of what i would like to read. Do i have to wait till March 1st or can i get started now
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lol, Marie, kudos for being an eager beaver!
I guess most of us is still trying to finish off Feb but as you'd just join us,I think you'd like to jump in for March... it's really only 2 days away but you're welcome to start first, if you like :)
Tien wrote: "Marie wrote: "HI My name is Marie and i too am fairly new to the group. I have been looking at the pick a shelf for March and have thought of what i would like to read. Do i have to wait till Marc..."thanks Tien
I know i have asked this before but my brain refuses to hold the info. I find that sometimes the link to a shelf (and then trawling through its contents) is a long winded way of finding a book. How do i check which shelves a book i have on my "to read list* is on. Also this months challenge is short stories so do i have to go through the shelf to find a book i might be interested in reading or because most collections state they are short stories can we just accept that they will be listed on there.
Slayermel wrote: "you can always check the shelf list under the actual book, that's what I do sometimes.Click on the link to the book your reading
then on the right hand side there should be a list of popular shelv..."
i have tried that and not all books show the shelves try
The Schoolmistress and Other Stories: Short Story Collection i cannot find a link to shelves on its page
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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories: Short Story Collection i cannot find a link to shelves on its page"
Unfortunately, Marie, no one seems to have read or want to read this book... and therefore, it's not 'shelved' on any shelf.
Each GR user has the capability of creating their own shelves and this is the data compiled by GR which we are basing our monthly activity on. So, if a book isn't on any user's shelf then, there is no 'popular shelves' list on the book page.
I hope this is making sense...
Also, with our monthly shelf, we are quite lenient on whether it's on the picked shelf or not as long as it's within the spirit of it... no one is actually going to check whether it's on that particular shelf. So, feel free to read this collection of short story (and shelf it on that shelf yourself) ;)
It's only for formal challenges that we require books to be already shelved on a particularly named shelf.
I hope this helps :)
Hey I noticed that all 100 pages have more than 1,000 books on them. Is there a new limit to the # of books each shelf must have in order to nominate that shelf? Also do we nominate a book on that shelf too, or let members pick any book tagged on that shelf?
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Hi Jammin,
Firstly, welcome to the group!
This how-to thread is old and will be archived at the end of Dec but we're still keeping the 1,000 books min for a shelf to be nominated. When it's been picked for the monthly shelf, members are free to pick any book on that shelf.
Okay that makes a lot more sense. Thank you Tien.
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