Chit-Chat

[PepperP0t]

I haven't received any since September. I've complained but seem to be the only one that cares.

[[deleted user]]

I miss notifications, I think it only allows for a max of thirty at a time and then it moves to the newest ones.

I have also had book shelves removed from books, I don't know how many because sometimes I don't notice, oh well! :(

[Jennifer H]

I have noticed if I open the thread I get email notifications but any other thread I don't and I have them all set to email all.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

I have mine all set to notify only (my e-mail fills up to fast if not). I've been getting notifications.

[Jennifer H]

Happy Holidays Everyone!

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos), Group Creator]

The last couple of months have sucked for me but with the new year starting I know I will have a better year. I hope to be on here more too

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Yay for the positive outlook Lizz. I have had a rough couple of weeks and kind of fell off the GR world. Having no internet access and going over your insanely massive data plan limit puts a damper on things.

Anyway for those who noticed I am back online and will be trying to get back into daily check ins.

[Jennifer H]

Happy New Year, Everybody! May it be filled with many great book and fun challenges!!

[Ezi]

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "
Happy New Year, Everybody! May it be filled with many great book and fun challenges!!"

Thanks Jenn PP.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Happy New Year to all!

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Feeling irked.

Going through all my 2013 challenges and updating them. I just realized I got kicked out of a group that I was doing a challenge in. I vaguely remember a newsletter where they said they were going to remove non-active members but really I think that is a bit rude to delete members who hadn't posted a lot.

I was all excited to post I finished the challenge, now I feel like I just got stood up for a date. :( blahhhh.


Ok... moving on I am done with my pitty party for not being cool enough to do their 2014 challenges. **sigh**

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos), Group Creator]

That sucks

[Sarah A.]

HELP REQUESTED...

So a woman at my church yesterday made the comment about one of her resolutions for the year was to improve her reading skills. She is literate but gets VERY anxious and has a difficult time reading (low vocab, literacy...).

She said I could suggest some books for her and was hoping you all could help me out...something light and entertaining, not too long/dense...

Suggestions?

thanks=)

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos), Group Creator]

by Rick Riordan it is a Young Adult. It is a very good book and a great to start off reading.

[Lauren]

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Feeling irked.

Going through all my 2013 challenges and updating them. I just realized I got kicked out of a group that I was doing a challenge in. I vaguely remember a newsletter where they said..."

Their loss!

[Lauren]

Sarah wrote: "HELP REQUESTED...

So a woman at my church yesterday made the comment about one of her resolutions for the year was to improve her reading skills. She is literate but gets VERY anxious and has a di..."

is a wonderful book and would be good for early literacy.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Sarah wrote: "HELP REQUESTED...

So a woman at my church yesterday made the comment about one of her resolutions for the year was to improve her reading skills. She is literate but gets VERY anxious and has a di..."


Ok, to get the best out of a slow reader you have to find a subject matter that REALLY grabs them. I have struggled with my daughter for years. If the story is interesting to her she will keep reading, once she loses interest that's it game over no more reading. Part of her problem also being she is at that age with a low attention span. Hopefully your friend would be less distract-able.

I would start with asking her a few questions. What does she WANT to read? YA type stories? With YA you've got a lower vocabulary level but you are also dealing with a lot of angsty teens. Is she wanting more adult themes? Does she want romance (and at what extremes), does she want paranormal, does she want historical, does she want mystery?

If she is ok with YA here are some I recommend.


If she wants a little more adult these might be ok.

[Sarah A.]

wow thanks so much everyone for the great ideas! much appreciated :-)

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos), Group Creator]

I have started to write my book well I started yesterday.

[Jennifer H]

That's awesome Lizz!

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Yay1

[Katie]

Hello

[Elizabeth]

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Sometimes GR drives me crazy! Once again I'm not receiving notifications for this group :(

Is anyone else having this problem?"

Sometimes I think goodreads is out to get me,because I can sometimes post something and what happens it' disappears .

[Elizabeth]

Sorry guys that I haven't stopped by and chat, I ended up getting accidentally got bite by my oldest dog , on my right hand, it's still healing, the bites have healed but I still got bruises on my wrist and on top of my hand, still hurts a little to. so I just wanted to stop by and see how everyone is doing , and how is the weather where you all live, its cold here in Charleston WV, we even had a bad snowstorm here as well back in January,we got any where from 12 to 16 inchesof snow some places even got more than that.

[Jennifer H]

Hi, Elizabeth! Sorry to hear about your hand but glad you are on the mend. I live in Ohio and we have had a very mild winter. We've had maybe an inch of snow so far this winter (and I'm not complaining...lol).

[Elizabeth]

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Hi, Elizabeth! Sorry to hear about your hand but glad you are on the mend. I live in Ohio and we have had a very mild winter. We've had maybe an inch of snow so far this winter (and I'm not complai..."

an inch is a hole lot better than what we got, but I'm not complaining either, got a lot of reading done, and didn't have to worry about my mom or sister while they were at work, the first night of the storm which was the same night I accidentally got bite which was 1/17/16 they didn't get home to about 3am , and then there was a few days where they had to call off because of how bad the roads where .

[Penni]

Happy Mother's Day to the mothers in the group.

[Sam]

I was looking for a place to ask a question about challenges and this was the closest I could find. My question is...for the 2016 challenges, since I am signing up now (end of May) can I backtrack and count books that I have read this year as long as they are marked read this year on my goodreads shelf?

[Jennifer H]

Sure, you can back track :)

[Sam]

Jennifer H wrote: "Sure, you can back track :)"

Thanks, Jennifer.

[Dee]

Hey new mods!! Good job!!

[[deleted user]]

Dee wrote: "Hey new mods!! Good job!!"

Thank you!

If you have any ideas or feedback you'd like to share with us we'd be glad to hear it :)

[Dee]

Sorry Caroline, I'm just a lurker!! If I ever get a minute to join some of the challenges, I will.

[[deleted user]]

Dee wrote: "Sorry Caroline, I'm just a lurker!! If I ever get a minute to join some of the challenges, I will."

Lol. No problem. Jump in any time you like! Or just carry on "lurking". Whatever makes you happy :)

[Penni]

Hi Dee! *waves*

Glad to "see" you "lurking around" LOL.

[Dee]

Hi Penni!! Look at me on my first day back to work, all working and crap...lol.

If I had a minute for a challenge, I'd do one instead of lurking.

[Penni]

Dee wrote: "Hi Penni!! Look at me on my first day back to work, all working and crap...lol.

If I had a minute for a challenge, I'd do one instead of lurking."

LOL - you lurker you - get out of the shadows and sign up for a challenge. You know you want to.

[Dee]

I can't do it!!! Don't make me do it!! I'm working now...lol

[Penni]

You know me better than that. I share my vices.

[Dee]

Gee, thanks!!