Tag: goodreads
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Book Apps
I have been tracking my reading for the past 20 years. Before the apps, I have a notebook that I would write down the book, a summary, and a rating system. I, for one, like to be able to look back at my reading history, whether it is to weigh in on a book or…
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Goodreads Challenges
One of the elements that Goodreads has added is the seasonal challenges. They started adding challenges last year, but I feel they just were testing them out and how to introduce the concept to their users. I have fallen for them hook, line, and sinker. I will admit that I’m a competitive sort of person,…
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5 Star Reads
We are all familiar with 5 stars as the goal for every book, especially if you are on Goodreads. I know there are people who will say that I’m a book snob, or I’m stingy with my 5 stars. However, I really don’t feel that is the case. I read almost every genre, and I…
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Cruising & Books
As a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by the discussions of intercontinental travel prior to air travel. Some of my favorite books are Gilded Age stories where travel by ocean liners is mentioned flippantly as the upper-class characters travel back and forth from Europe. Due to this fascination, I have always wanted to sail…
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Blogging about Books
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I’ve been kicking around starting a blog for a couple years, but I have finally decided to jump head first into the digital world. Okay, here’s the situation: I read a lot. I’ve always been a reader, but since my house became an empty nest, my Goodreads…
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