lauraloves Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 To read a lot more of my tbr and cut down on the book buying To loose a few pounds this year To try and not collect clutter in the new house Quote
chaliepud Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 To read more, preferably the books I already own and not buying too many more, had a crazy year last year in that respect!! Stick to the healthy eating, Paleo style, I know I feel better when I do so must endeavour to stick to it! Stay organised at home, even more important now I am working 3 full days a week. Good for my wellbeing too. Try and get the kids to be more adventurous with their food, batch cook more for work days, less crappy carbs for all! Quote
Chrissy Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Book buying and reading I am leaving out of any goals for this year. I am happy with how I buy and how I choose my reading matter, so am leaving that be. Later in the year I will be turning 50, and I have a few "Wanna do by the time I hit 50" things, so will be pursuing those. I want to teach myself Latin, so over the past few months have gathered teach yourself / basics books, dictionaries and actual books written in Latin .In addition I would love to be able to play some decent chords on a guitar, so I have bought new strings for my son's ancient guitar and have some How-To clips lined up and ready, as well as beginner books. Quote
More reading time required Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 I almost ordered The Omen Machine . Then I decided to wait until I know the series is definitely over ( `cos I`ve been caught like that before ). I know what you mean! I took a peek at Ellie`s books - Katie the Kitten ! Yep, that's her favourite of the 4 and will get me to read it over and over. She's a girl after my own heart and loves cats. Quote
Little Pixie Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I know what you mean! Yep, that's her favourite of the 4 and will get me to read it over and over. She's a girl after my own heart and loves cats. Aw, bless her ! Quote
Athena Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 This week's topic is: 2017 Debuts You Are Excited For. Author's Note: --There is already a ton of hype for well established authors, but here is an opportunity to discuss some debut (new) authors and showcase their books. There are plenty of debut author challenges and lists you can find if you are having trouble with this one Quote
Athena Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 No one for last week's topic.. I wouldn't know either. I generally don't read a new release until the medium sized paperback is out, and I am normally most excited for releases by my favourite authors, not by unknown debut authors (that's not to say I don't read them). This week's topic is: Favorite Polarizing Books. Author's Note: --These are books that people either tend to love or hate, with no in between. Pick some of your favorites that fall into this category I read a lot of books of which I'm not aware of what other people think . I don't always look it up or anything, and for some books I read, the information can be harder to find. So, I don't know if I have an answer for this one. Maybe I'll think of something later on. Quote
ian Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Catcher in the rye - finished it, but I really can't say that it impressed me much Catch-22 - a bit unfair of me, I couldn't get past the first chapter. It still amazes me that it's held up as one of the funniest books of all time. Life of PI - also seems to get a few people arguing - that's one a particularly liked. Lord of the Rings - too long? Too boring? Too much poetry? But I'd put it as my favourite book ever. Fifty shades of Grey - not one I've ever read, or likely to, but it does seem to polarize opinion! Edited January 16, 2017 by ian Quote
Onion Budgie Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 One book that springs immediately to mind is Naked Lunch by William Burroughs. Once, many years ago, I left a copy of it laying around at home, and my old grandmother picked it up out of curiosity and began to read it. I don't think she ever quite recovered from the experience. Quote
chaliepud Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 All the below are books I haven't liked at all. yet I know others have given them top reviews! Lord of the Flies The Lovely Bones The Red Tent The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time All the Light We Cannot See Quote
Lau_Lou Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 100% agree with Lord Of The Flies Will also say Pride and Prejudice, One Day and Fangirl. Quote
Athena Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 This week's topic is: Favorite Underrated Books Author's Note: --Give some love to those books that aren't as widely talked about. Those hidden gems. Those books that maybe used to be popular but people have forgotten about and they still deserve some love. Quote
ian Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 I think I'd have to say the books of Desmond Bagley. He wrote around 20 book from the 60's up to the early 80's - he died around 1984. They were all easy to read thrillers/adventures , usually in exotic places. My absolute favourites were "Running Blind" which was set in Iceland & "The Tightrope Men" set in finland at the height of the cold war. Sorry, I realise this doesn't really fulfil the requirements of a top 5 or 10. Quote
Athena Posted January 25, 2017 Author Posted January 25, 2017 Sorry, I realise this doesn't really fulfil the requirements of a top 5 or 10. It doesn't matter, you named something . Quote
Athena Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 This week's topic is: Current Favorites that Aren't Books Author's Note: -- Sometimes it's nice to take a break from books and talk about some other things you've been obsessed with. These all don't have to be in the same category. Mix it up! What TV shows have you been enjoying, makeup you've been wearing, food you've been eating, etc.?? For me, I've been enjoying Star Trek: The Next Generation lately. I haven't been watching any other TV shows lately, so ST:TNG is what comes to mind. I don't know what else, I don't wear make-up and I'm not sure about the food question. I don't listen to that much music and I don't play lots of video games. I guess the one I've been playing the past few months would be Pokémon Moon, you could call that a favourite. Yesterday I (re-)played some Portal 2 co-op, that was a lot of fun. Maybe someone else comes up with another category and I can think of an answer. This one's a bit too broad for me to answer. Quote
Madeleine Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 If we're talking TV shows mine would be "The Young Montalbano" which I've been recording, they were actually first shown last year and at the time I wished I'd kept some, now they're being repeated so I can watch them again (although I missed one) and maybe keep one or two, the last episode I remember was especially good. Quote
Little Pixie Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 If we're talking TV shows mine would be "The Young Montalbano" which I've been recording, they were actually first shown last year and at the time I wished I'd kept some, now they're being repeated so I can watch them again (although I missed one) and maybe keep one or two, the last episode I remember was especially good. Every few weeks, I have a search to see when the original Montalbano is back on TV. I`m currently obsessed with choc mocha coffee ( yum ) , Murdoch Mysteries and the way my cat is enjoying her new radiator snuggle bed. Quote
Madeleine Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 I think there is a new series of the original Montalbano, they had caught up with the books so not sure if they're new stories, although a couple more books have come out now. Quote
chaliepud Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 I've been watching lots of M*A*S*H episodes, I've always loved it but hadn't watched it for a while but feeling the love these last few months, my other half bought me a M*A*S*H t-shirt for Christmas too! Quote
Little Pixie Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I think there is a new series of the original Montalbano, they had caught up with the books so not sure if they're new stories, although a couple more books have come out now. The Beeb says new eps this year but no other info. Quote
bookmonkey Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 My current obsession is quiz shows. I've watched The Chase since it started here, and I tape it if I can't watch it. I recently discovered quiz shows on YouTube so have been watching 15 to 1 and The Weakest Link. NZ doesn't have any of it's own quiz shows, so it's mostly UK ones I watch on YouTube, plus Jeopardy. Quote
bobblybear Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 I've been re-watching Homeland, and I've forgotten how good that show is (even though I've watching it probably 3 times now). Other favourites are Sex In The City and The Walking Dead, and more recently, Gilmore Girls. Quote
Peacefield Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 I watch new episodes of New Girl and Elementary when I get a chance, otherwise I never turn down re-watching an episode of West Wing or Midsomer Murders here and there. For music I've had Biffy Clyro on repeat - can't get enough! If it's not Biffy though, it's always old jazz. All my other thoughts are consumed by the house I just bought. I can't wait to move in! Quote
Anna Begins Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Every few weeks, I have a search to see when the original Montalbano is back on TV. I`m currently obsessed with choc mocha coffee ( yum ) , Murdoch Mysteries and the way my cat is enjoying her new radiator snuggle bed. How is she liking her Christmas cat tree? Our cats love theirs, we even put some catnip on it Quote
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