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What are you reading currently?
Whatcha reading? How do you like it? Would you recommend it? I am currently reading Enigma by Robert Harris, The Paris Wife by Paula McLain, The Strangers on Montagu Street by Karen White and Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. That's a little insane for me! I started Dr. Z, but am plodding through very slowly and needed…
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Authors A to Z Challenge
In case anyone wants to join me in my yearly challenge to read one author from every letter of the alphabet Here's a simple tracking method from a team I was a part of on SparkPeople. Pretty simple really. We used to allow use of first or last name for difficult to find letters like X or Q. Just copy your last post to add…
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Favorite book turned into movie/TV?
Let's wake this thread back up! What is your favorite tv or movie that was based on a book (or comic book or short story, etc.) I will leave y'all to the newest stuff. POIROT. I loved David Suchet's portrayal of Agatha Christine's Hercule Poirot. It was an amazing series and is such comfort tv for me. Who knew I'd love…
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B&N Book Haul?
I had an email from B&N about 1/2 price hardcovers, so I browsed. Bad idea. So many great new releases, at great prices. I decided to check Amazon since I have a Prime membership, they are matching prices! Ok, so I have tsundoku, in Japanese 積ん読, which is acquiring reading materials but letting them pile up in one's home…
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Why does reading and drinking tea seem to go together naturally?
I'm not sure if it is the focusing effect of caffeine, so I can get more enjoyment out of a book, but to me tea drinking and reading go hand in hand. I drink coffee in the morning to wake up quickly, but in the evening a cup of mild or non-caffeinated herbal tea with my book goes a long way too. In the afternoons I like…
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Daily and Yearly Reading Goals ... what's yours?
Hi folks, and Happy Holidays. I am new both to this group and MFP. I am 55 years old and a seafood lover; avid walker (with our dog) and kayaker. I'm a health care professional and consider myself healthy and in reasonably good shape, BUT can lose 50 pounds and be much healthier for it. Trying to adopt a healthier…
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Audiobooks
I love them. Great for workouts, household chores, etc. I use "immersion reading" most of the time, where I follow along with an e-book or physical copy while I listen, but taking a break to just listen is great too. Some books seem created for audiobook versions, to me, but the narrator makes a large difference. I use the…
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What to do with piles of already read books?
What do you do with your piles of books when you are finished reading them? I'm having a space problem. Seven full bankers boxes of already read books, I have no idea what to do with. I had a yard sale by the road @ 25 cents per book and made a few dollars, but what genres sold and which books baffled me. I mean, why buy…
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Reading Stats for 2021
Does anyone have any reading totals they would like to share? Goodreads keeps pretty good track for me, I record everything I read there for my couple of friends to see. Is anyone else open to friends on Goodreads? If so, add me, I am lakeman (Doug) and here is a link (I hope it works):…
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Hi, New To The Group! Reading Is One Of My Favorite Pastimes!
I love to read! It's fun and great for my mind. Also helps me to escape the realities of life.
