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Reading Lottery Check In!
What book did you recommend?
What book did you end up with?
Have you started it yet?
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own?
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then?
What book did you end up with?
Have you started it yet?
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own?
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then?
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Re: Reading Lottery Check In!
What book did you end up with? Reality Boy
Have you started it yet? Yes - I read it this weekend.
If so, how are you liking it so far? I'll post my thoughts today.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? Already done!
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I think this is a great idea - it puts me a little out of my comfort zone. It also seems to be increasing board traffic, which is good!
What book did you end up with? Wonder by RJ Palacio
Have you started it yet? No, but the hold just came through last night! I should be able to start it later this week.
If so, how are you liking it so far? NA
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? I absolutely plan to read it. It's not my normal MO, but I'm excited since it was recommended.
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Wes: 10/8/2012
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What book did you end up with? Void Moon by Michael Connelly
Have you started it yet? Yes
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I liked it. I probably wouldn't have picked it up on my own though.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? n/a
What book did you end up with? The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy
Have you started it yet? I'm picking it up from the library tomorrow.
2014: 4/40
[2010: 63] [2011: 35] [2012: 23] [2013: 27]
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What book did you end up with? The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Have you started it yet? No
If so, how are you liking it so far? N/A
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? It's not something I'd chosen for myself, as I like to stay away from series unless this board says they are absolutely amazing and even then sometimes I put them off (outlander is still on my TBR list)...I just got it from the library though and should start it this week after I finish a book for my IRL book club.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I was surprised by the amount of books recommended I'd never heard of before. Fun to participate after not for so long...
Serena by Ron Rash
What book did you end up with?
A world Away by Nancy Grossman
Have you started it yet?
Just started it yesterday.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own?
I'm only about 60 pages in and it's a little slow moving but it has potential to go somewhere awesome.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then?
I absolutely love this idea! Being newish here, it's kind of intimidating jumping in and this is a great icebreaker for me. It's something I can participate in without the huge commitment to the SBC that I don't think I'm ready for yet.
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What book did you end up with? Sins and Needles by Karina Halle
Have you started it yet? Not yet, I plan on reading it next week.
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What book did you end up with? Violets of March by Sarah Jio
Have you started it yet? Yep, about 2-3 days ago
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I probably never would have picked this up on my own. That being said I'm totally intrigued and am having a really really hard time putting it down (which is a problem as I still have a 15 page paper to write for a seminar class that is due tomorrow!)
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? This was an awesome idea!! Of course I love reading new books, especially those that I never in a million years would have picked up on my own. I'm also so happy to see how many people are participating!
What book did you end up with? Once by Morris Gleitzman
Have you started it yet? No, but it is next in line.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? If I had found it, I would've picked it up. Although, in general, I don't read YA.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I like this idea and hope we do it again.
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What book did you end up with? The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Have you started it yet? Not yet. I have a few on my list ahead of this one.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I had never heard of it and probably never would have picked it up.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? I'm very interested and I'm looking forward to reading it.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I think it's a great idea. I find myself getting caught up with all of the "new" books and it makes it easy to miss something good that went under the radar or from the time before I was reading all the time. I think personal recommendations are the best way to find new books.
What book did you end up with? Reconstructing Amelia
Have you started it yet? I finished it on Friday.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I loved it. I do think i probably would've picked it up on my own if it was on my radar. I actually hadn't heard of it though before it was assigned to me, so I'm glad that that put it on my radar sooner than it might have if I hadn't participated in the lottery. I thought it was a great book, and I really enjoyed it. I honestly couldn't put it down.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I love that it sort of challenges us in our traditional comfort zone. I would definitely be interested in doing it again.
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What book did you end up with? The Girl You Left Behind by JoJo Moyes
Have you started it yet? Yes, I started it over the weekend
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I am loving it so far! It's probably not something I would have picked up on my own, though I've had Me Before You by the same author on my TBR for awhile. In general I don't read a lot of historical fiction. This is keeping me hooked though and I love the way it is written.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I think it's an awesome idea and I love the variety of books that were recommended. I would definitely participate if we did it again!
What book did you end up with? The Woman Who Wouldn't
Have you started it yet? Not yet - the hold just came in at the library so I'll pick it up today and start it soon.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? N/A
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? I've never heard of it and it's probably not something I would have picked up, but I am definitely going to read it.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I really like the idea and it's livened things up on the board a lot!
What book did you recommend? Uglies. The first book I recommended turned out to be too long!
What book did you end up with? The Museum of Extraordinary Things
Have you started it yet? Not yet. I scouted for it at the bookstore on Friday, but I couldn't spend the money for it right then. I'm going to look for it at the library on Wednesday and if not there I will get it this weekend.
Are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? It's not something that I would have thought to pick up on my own. It wasn't on my radar! But I am very excited to read it.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I think it is great to branch out of our comfort zones, so yeah, I think it should be a regular thing.
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to."
"I don't much care where –"
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
What book did you end up with? A Modern Witch
Have you started it yet? I just started it 5 minutes ago, actually. Well, not A Modern Witch, but the second book in the series.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I'm only a few words in, but I enjoyed the first book, so I'm pretty sure I'll like this one, too!
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? Definitely interested! I had wanted to pick this one up, and this moved it to the top of my pile.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I really like it! The increased board traffic, and the excitement to see what you end up with. I think it should be a regular thing.
What book did you end up with? The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Huber
Have you started it yet? No
If so, how are you liking it so far? n/a
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? Yes, I think it sounds really interesting! Not something I would have picked out on my own. I will definitely be reading it. I was hoping to find it at the library but haven't been able to so I will probably just have to buy it for kindle
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I think its a great idea! I love it
IVF w/ICSI - transferred 2; froze 3
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Our team green baby was a girl! Emma Lynn born 2/23/13
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What book did you recommend? Reconstructing Amelia
What book did you end up with? The Professor and the Madman
Have you started it yet? Not yet- Hoping to get to the library tonight and pick it up.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own?
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it?
This is not something I would choose for myself (based upon the synopsis), but looking forward to expanding my reading genres.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then?
I'm a newbie, but this sounds like a fun thing to do every once in a while.
What book did you recommend? The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
What book did you end up with?
Have you started it yet? No, but I plan to start soon.
If so, how are you liking it so far? n/a
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? I'm definitely interested. I tend to get stuck in the same type of genres, so I'm interested in reaching out to something new.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I really love this idea. I like that it is getting me to read something I'd never heard of before and would never have read.
What book did you end up with? The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
Have you started it yet? Not yet. I'm next in line for it at the library.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? I don't think this is a book that I normally would have picked up on my own. I've been on a Young Adult Literature kick lately.
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? Yes, I plan on reading it. I'm trying to finish two other books now, but as soon as I can get the book from the library, I look forward to starting it.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? Loved this idea! This is where I get all of my book recommendations anyway, so I'm happy to take any recommendations I can get. Yes, do it again!
What book did you end up with? Shine by Lauren Myracle
Have you started it yet? Not yet, I haven't had time to go pick it up at the library.
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own?
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? I definitely plan to read it! It was already on my TBR list, so this just motivates me more to read it.
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I love the reading lottery idea! I liked that there was such variety in the books recommended, and that you might get something you wouldn't otherwise pick up, and you could end up loving it! I definitely think we should do it again.
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What book did you end up with? When She Woke by Hillary Jordan
Have you started it yet? Not yet
If so, how are you liking it so far? Is this something you would have picked up on your own? N/A
If not, are you interested in it? Do you plan to actually read it? I hadn't heard of it but am definitely interested and do plan to read it!
**What are your likes and dislikes about this whole reading lottery? Do you think this is something fun we should do every now and then? I love this! I think it's brought a lot of people to books they wouldn't have picked up on their own and it's livened up the board. I also think it should be a regular thing. Monthly may be too much but definitely quarterly.
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