Lurkers??? Bueller??? Come on out!

packfan20

We know you're out there. New Year's resolution - stop lurking and start typing!

CeeCeeSugaPie

Yes! Come out of hiding and post already! We won't judge. Well, maybe a little.  

SnShne322

Are we even active enough for lurkers?

I hope they prove me wrong.

packfan20

SnShne322 said:

Are we even active enough for lurkers?

I hope they prove me wrong.

I notice "friends" on Goodreads adding books after something has been mentioned on here so I'm guessing there are some. ???? And by friends, I mean I have no idea who they are other than they were around the board at some point.

SnShne322

I think we've lost a ton to Facebook.  I actually check here more during the day because I try to stay off Facebook on my work computer.

SRodi811

I'll reintroduce myself... I think it's been about a year since I've posted.  Life has just been so busy and I am ashamed to admit that I only read 14 books last year.  Ugh!  I occasionally get on to lurk, but will try my hardest to post more. 

Stephanie, married for 8 years (but with my husband for 14 years this month)...  two kids, Isabella (6 and in Kindergarten) and Hunter (3 1/2).  I'm currently a stay at home mom, but help on the family farm- we live on a filbert orchard, plus we have about 60 melanistic mutant pheasants (https://www.pheasant.com/birds/melanisticmutantpheasant.aspx), 25 quail (a few different breeds), and two dogs. 
 My first book of the year was Orphan Train by Kristina Baker Kline.  I absolutely LOVED that book and finished it in two days.  I felt a lot of different emotions while reading it and immediately recommended it to multiple family members. 
I'm currently reading a couple of books: November 9 by Colleen Hoover (whom I love), Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson, and I'm about to pick up either Paper Towns by John Green (I know, I'm a little late to the game), or Entwined by Heather Dixon (I've had the book on my shelf for years,but I finally pulled it out last night, because the gorgeous cover is kind of the inspiration for my recently engaged sister's upcoming wedding (enchanted, secret garden, whimsical, fairy tale, etc.)) 

Lately, I've really been into all of K.A. Tucker's books.  I just finished her Burying Water series.  I'm currently reading the November 9 book on the Crave app, which "sends readers a segment a day from their favorite romance authors. Each installment arrive automatically, and comes with instant notifications, videos, and photos from the lead character."  While I'm enjoying the videos, "text messages" (within the app), and connection to the characters, I hate that I can only read one chapter a day.  Do they not know that most people read more than one chapter a day?  It's driving me nuts, and I'm half tempted to just read the book on my Nook, but then again, I am enjoying all of the features.  We shall see if I continue with it. 

I still follow most of you on Goodreads, but here's my profile: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4369680-stephanie

It's good to be back, and I look forward to talking books and getting recommendations from all of you again. 
Cheers to the new year!

HeatherStar

I haven't actively posted in a very long time, although I follow many of you on Instagram so I feel like I know what's going on in everyone's lives still. You're right, a great New Year's resolution would be to start posting more!

My husband and I recently moved from the suburbs to an apartment in the city, and in the process, I had to get rid of hundreds of books! I think it felt like I had to hand in my NBC card at that point, and so maybe that's why I've been shy? I still follow this board and read many of your recommendations! I'm currently reading The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King (because I have to read and own all SK books), and A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray. Some good books I've read recently were Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (I read it in 2 days, which is not normal for me with a 500-page book, but for some reason I couldn't put it down), The Royal We by Heather Cocks, Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson, and The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes.

Thanks for getting me to post!

kelliebeans

I'll come out of hiding too.  I've posted here and there over the last few years but I do check the board everyday and enjoy a lot of the books recommended and conversations had so I will make an effort to be more involved.  

I'm Kellie, married for almost 6 six years and we have an awesome 2 year old black lab named Porter. I work in finance and love to read and go to the movies (I'm excited for the Globes this weekend).  

I'm currently listening to Troublemaker by Leah Remini.  I like it so far.  I don't know much about Scientology so it's pretty interesting.  I'm also reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, also liking that as well.   

MrsC7

Not exactly a lurker but definitely haven't been posting here as much as I used to. 

Tell me about Red Queen. I recently saw it on a HuffPo list of "must read" books and it sounds up my alley (fantasy/YA). Looks like some of you read it according to GR. 

Jen748

MrsC7 said:

Not exactly a lurker but definitely haven't been posting here as much as I used to. 

Tell me about Red Queen. I recently saw it on a HuffPo list of "must read" books and it sounds up my alley (fantasy/YA). Looks like some of you read it according to GR. 

I vote skip it. I've seen A LOT of people say it wasn't as great as the hype.

SnShne322

kelliebeans said:

I'll come out of hiding too.  I've posted here and there over the last few years but I do check the board everyday and enjoy a lot of the books recommended and conversations had so I will make an effort to be more involved.  

I'm Kellie, married for almost 6 six years and we have an awesome 2 year old black lab named Porter. I work in finance and love to read and go to the movies (I'm excited for the Globes this weekend).  

I'm currently listening to Troublemaker by Leah Remini.  I like it so far.  I don't know much about Scientology so it's pretty interesting.  I'm also reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, also liking that as well.   

I found Troublemaker absolutely fascinating. 

SnShne322

Jen748 said:

MrsC7 said:

Not exactly a lurker but definitely haven't been posting here as much as I used to. 

Tell me about Red Queen. I recently saw it on a HuffPo list of "must read" books and it sounds up my alley (fantasy/YA). Looks like some of you read it according to GR. 

I vote skip it. I've seen A LOT of people say it wasn't as great as the hype.

For shame, Jennie!!

In all seriousness, I liked it.  Was it amazing? No. There were a few twists that I found refreshing, but it was a little formulaic.  And formulaic in that if you like underdogs that turn out to have kick ass powers, you'll probably like this book.

packfan20

MrsC7 said:

Not exactly a lurker but definitely haven't been posting here as much as I used to. 

Tell me about Red Queen. I recently saw it on a HuffPo list of "must read" books and it sounds up my alley (fantasy/YA). Looks like some of you read it according to GR. 

Who the heck are you???

:P

packfan20

SnShne322 said:

Jen748 said:

MrsC7 said:

Not exactly a lurker but definitely haven't been posting here as much as I used to. 

Tell me about Red Queen. I recently saw it on a HuffPo list of "must read" books and it sounds up my alley (fantasy/YA). Looks like some of you read it according to GR. 

I vote skip it. I've seen A LOT of people say it wasn't as great as the hype.

For shame, Jennie!!

In all seriousness, I liked it.  Was it amazing? No. There were a few twists that I found refreshing, but it was a little formulaic.  And formulaic in that if you like underdogs that turn out to have kick ass powers, you'll probably like this book.


Patty actually texted me this morning about this book. She said she can't put it down even if it is predictable.

pinkybooklover09

A FB group? I had no idea there was such a thing. I guess I'm seriously out of the loop. (unintentional rhyming)

@SRodi811I remember you. I'm glad you came back. 

ETA: Hi and stuff. I'm more of a pop up poster than a lurker. I think my siggy pic identifies me more than anything else.

Hoycie

I hate to think that I've totally become a lurker (boo, I suck).  I miss my old job where I could just be online with you all ALL DAY LONG.  

I'm currently reading The Kitchen House.  So far, so good.

Other than the new job... not much is new with me.

@elistar took A and I's engagement pictures this last Saturday.  The teasers I got were GORGEOUS, but I wouldn't expect anything less from her.  She's amazing!

A and I are getting married in about 7 months.  I.CAN'T.WAIT!

I hope to come back to the nest soon! Maybe we can round up some of the NBC veterans and go back to the good 'ol days.

Hello to the newbies I do not know and HOW THE HECK ARE YA to those I do!

SnShne322

pinkybooklover09 said:

A FB group? I had no idea there was such a thing. I guess I'm seriously out of the loop. (unintentional rhyming)

@SRodi811I remember you. I'm glad you came back. 

Just the mom's group that was formed a few years go.  Everyone is welcome over there.  There's no secret one.  Not that I've been invited to anyway!

SnShne322

Hoycie said:

I hate to think that I've totally become a lurker (boo, I suck).  I miss my old job where I could just be online with you all ALL DAY LONG.  

I'm currently reading The Kitchen House.  So far, so good.

Other than the new job... not much is new with me.

@elistar took A and I's engagement pictures this last Saturday.  The teasers I got were GORGEOUS, but I wouldn't expect anything less from her.  She's amazing!

A and I are getting married in about 7 months.  I.CAN'T.WAIT!

I hope to come back to the nest soon! Maybe we can round up some of the NBC veterans and go back to the good 'ol days.

Hello to the newbies I do not know and HOW THE HECK ARE YA to those I do!

YESSSSS.

RiverPlate

@mrsc7 have you read An Ember in the Ashes?  Amazing.  It's right up the fantasy/YA alley.  Best book I read last year.

CeeCeeSugaPie

packfan20 said:

Are we even active enough for lurkers?

I hope they prove me wrong.

I notice "friends" on Goodreads adding books after something has been mentioned on here so I'm guessing there are some. ???? And by friends, I mean I have no idea who they are other than they were around the board at some point.

Same here! It's especially confusing because a lot of their SNs are different on GR or they don't include their NBC name in parentheses.

Hoycie

SnShne322 said:

kelliebeans said:

I'll come out of hiding too.  I've posted here and there over the last few years but I do check the board everyday and enjoy a lot of the books recommended and conversations had so I will make an effort to be more involved.  

I'm Kellie, married for almost 6 six years and we have an awesome 2 year old black lab named Porter. I work in finance and love to read and go to the movies (I'm excited for the Globes this weekend).  

I'm currently listening to Troublemaker by Leah Remini.  I like it so far.  I don't know much about Scientology so it's pretty interesting.  I'm also reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, also liking that as well.   

I found Troublemaker absolutely fascinating. 


I LOVED Troublemaker. Mostly because I adore Leah Remini. I'd totally go out drinking with her. She's a blast. However, if I didn't already hate Tom Cruise before.... I would now!

SusieBW

I just put a hold on Troublemaker.  So thanks for that.  I didn't even know about it and I love her and am fascinated by Scientology stories.  It's a double win!  I wish my library owned the audiobook, though.  It would be more fun to hear her reading it.

MrsC7

RiverPlate said:

@mrsc7 have you read An Ember in the Ashes?  Amazing.  It's right up the fantasy/YA alley.  Best book I read last year.

@RiverfPlate This looks awesome! I've never heard of it so thanks for the rec! 

Were you the one who rec'd Marie Lu to me too?

MrsC7

@SnShne322 @Hoycie @kelliebeans Scientology is fascinating in a weirdly morbid way. It's like a modern Illuminati with their never ending layers of secrecy and fanaticism.

julie37619

I'm anxious to try Troublemaker, but I really want it on audio.  I've heard it's great to hear her read it herself, but my library doesn't have it.  If they don't get a copy, I'll eventually give in and read it - I cannot resist Scientology gossip.

kelliebeans

I love listening to memoirs on audio that are narrated by the author.  I think it adds a lot to their stories.  The Scientology aspect is definitely fascinating so far.  

Willy1020

I post occasionally and lurk more frequently. 

My new job has me swamped, but it's giving me more reading time with a mandatory 1 hour lunch, so yay!

HeatherStar

I live 2 blocks from a huge Scientology church. Many days they have an Open House sign outside, and I've been so tempted to go inside and see what it looks like (there are no windows, so I can't see anything from the street). But, I'm worried they'll get me to tell them a secret and then I'll be sucked into their ways forever. And I've never seen anyone enter or leave, so that also freaks me out a bit.

Skeezon

pinkybooklover09 said:

A FB group? I had no idea there was such a thing. I guess I'm seriously out of the loop. (unintentional rhyming)

@SRodi811I remember you. I'm glad you came back. 

ETA: Hi and stuff. I'm more of a pop up poster than a lurker. I think my siggy pic identifies me more than anything else.

I'll second the pop up poster. I come by and read at night when no one is here, I guess.

wife2james

I'm still here!!  I haven't been a regular poster since 2010.  I have popped up with posts every once in awhile but I still check this board everyday just to see what everyone is recommending.  I have to shamefully admit that I read 2, yes ONLY 2 books last year!  I'm in school pursuing my bachelor's which leaves me little time to read.  I would still like to meet my 5 year goal of reading 25 books a year.  I need to make more time to read (New Year's resolution anyone??)

Anyway, I am currently reading Voyager.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Outlander series!!  I was one of those "doubters" early on.  I'll gladly take a bite of that humble pie.

RiverPlate

MrsC7 said:

RiverPlate said:

@mrsc7 have you read An Ember in the Ashes?  Amazing.  It's right up the fantasy/YA alley.  Best book I read last year.

@RiverfPlate This looks awesome! I've never heard of it so thanks for the rec! 

Were you the one who rec'd Marie Lu to me too?

Marie Lu is my hero.  Have you read the Rose Society?  I'm in love with that series too.