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21: A book from the Goodreads Recommendations page
- What are you reading this week?I'm starting The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss this week as my first book for the challenge this year.
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
GR recommended this book based on my 'Read' shelf.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
No, I hadn't heard of the book or the author, but the description makes the book sound interesting. We shall see!
The Name of the Wind is such an amazing book! I hope you'll like it as much as many of us did!
- What are you reading this week?The Snow and The Darkness
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I don't remember, as I go through the recommendations about daily and shelve interesting books on my TBR shelf. I needed a book with the word "snow" in the title for another challenge, and it fit this one as well.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Nope. And it was really bad, so I doubt I will be reading anything else from him either.
- What are you reading this week?I read The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough.
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I think it chose based on my favorites shelf.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I hadn't but my family had and they told me it was great and there was a mini series adaption. I loved both the book and the show!
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Daddy-Long-Legs
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
It was on my main recommendation page- there was actually not much there that much there that looked interesting.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I did, I think in elementary school. But the description of the book on the page sounded nothing like the book I remembered. Ends up, the book is what I remembered but I think I liked it better this time. It takes place at the turn of the last century, which I had alot of trouble placing in my mind. Really good book!
- What are you reading this week?One Step Too Far - Tina Seskis
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I can't remember
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Never heard of either before, but really enjoyed this recommendation. Would like to read another book by the same author.
What are you reading this week? The Village Idiot Reviews Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book? The Read shelf
Have you heard of the book or author before? Had bought it free from Amazon a few years ago
- What are you reading this week? Lush- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book? I wish I remembered which shelf it was from.
- Have you heard of the book or author before? Yes. I've read one of her books years ago.
What are you reading this week?Empire State
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I honestly don't remember. it might have been a "because you read _____, we recommend ____" thing.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
Nope. But I did learn there are sequels to this book. Could be a good series to pick up.
- What are you reading this week?
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I don't know what shelf it was on the cover just kept popping up on the right side of my home page so I looked it up and it sounded good.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I didn't realize I knew who the author was but he wrote Coraline and of course I know the movie.
What are you reading this week?Fiercombe Manor
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I think it was either the mystery page or based on a book I read last year. I can't remember now. lol
Have you heard of the book or author before?
Nope I sure haven't. But I liked this book so I think I will add some of her other books to my TBR shelf.
- What are you reading this week?You Against Me
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
It came up in my feed based on a book I had read - but I can't remember what the book was.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
No I have never heard of the book or the author.
What are you reading this week?
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book? Crime and Mystery
Have you heard of the book or author before? No, I don't think I have.
- What are you reading this week?My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
This book has appeared as a recommendation from a lot of directions. Today, it was listed for 'Because of Your Read Shelf' and 'Because of Your Interest in Classics'.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Oh yes, definitely. It seems like everything has been pointing to Wodehouse lately. He was an inspiration for two of my favorite authors; Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett and of course there is the Hugh Laurie / Stephen Fry series (which I have not seen).
Seems like it is long past due and couldn't possibly fail.
- What are you reading this week?Three Wishes
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
My fiction shelf // also in the Your Read shelf
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I've read others by her, too, and usually enjoy the writing.
Progress Post:- What are you reading this week?
I read Love & the Zombie Apocalypse
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I think it was a "because you read..." recommendation.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I had not.
- What are you reading this week?I just finished reading Rebel Queen.
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I believe it was from my 2016 challenge shelf. It was recommended based on my week 3 book, The Architect's Apprentice.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Yes, I was interested in trying out this author's work. I was excited to see this book on my recommendations because that gave me a place to fit it into my challenge.
What are you reading this week?The Innocent by David Baldacci
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I don't actually remember, as I made my list in December 15, but I'm guessing it was recommended based on my reading crime fiction pretty regularly.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I had heard of the author before, but never tried one of his books.
What are you reading this week? Love Is the Best Medicine: What Two Dogs Taught One Veterinarian about Hope, Humility, and Everyday Miracles by Nick TroutWhich shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book? Animals!
Have you heard of the book or author before? Yes, I just recently read Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon for Week 25: A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you (which I swapped to week 13) and I enjoyed it immensely!
What are you reading this week?The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I don't remember.... I didn't think to look at that when I picked it out.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I have. I didn't own it which is one reason why it wasn't already on my TBR. It wasn't a book I really wanted to read so I always passed it by.
- What are you reading this week?Lost Lake
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Based on your currently reading shelf
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I don't think so
- What are you reading this week?Usurper of the Sun by Housuke Nojiri
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Read
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Nope
Progress Post:- What are you reading this week?
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Historical Fiction
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
The book - yes, but did not know who wrote it nor have I heard of the author, Olive Ann Burns. According to Wikipedia, Cold Sassy Tree is the only book she completed. Leaving Cold Sassy was published after her death from her manuscript and notes.
- What are you reading this week?Throne of Glass
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
The recommendations are usually not really interesting as I have a huge TBR list with the books that are interesting :p By any luck, I didn't add the Throne of Glass series before the challenge and, one day, it appeared in my dystopian recommendations.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
I've heard a lot of good things about both as a new volume and a new series were released in 2015-2016. It's YA so I'm not sure it will work with me, but I'll try :)
What are you reading this week?Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I can't remember, but it was probably either my read or TBR shelf. It popped out at me when I was putting my challenge together at the end of last year, and since I have been meaning to read more Shakespeare, it was the perfect choice.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
Ah, yes. :)
What are you reading this week?The Silent Sister
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I can not remember, LOL
Have you heard of the book or author before?
No, it popped up on my feed and it looked interesting.
For this week i read
by Rachel Vincent and I'm super glad I did! I chose this book off the Fantasy shelf because that's typically my go to type of book. Can I just say that I'm so excited that I chose this one! It reminded me so much of a series I absolutely adore, Supernatural!
I have never heard of this author before, but I'm super excited to continue reading this series because this book was awesome!
For this week, I read
by Aisha Tyler.Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I didn't, it showed up in my feed.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I knew she wrote a book, but wasn't super familiar with it. I did NOT enjoy it. and did not finish it.
What are you reading this week?
Death: A Life by George Pendle
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
This book appeared on at least three of my shelves. I believe they were read, humor, and fantasy.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I have not heard of this author nor his books before. From his bio, however, he seems like quite the character whose sense of humor I probably will appreciate.
What are you reading this week? It looks like I'll be at it for at least two weeks with this one. Under the Volcano by Malcolm LowryWhich shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book? Can't really remember, but think I just chose this book from the "Based on Your Favorites" shelf.
Have you heard of the book or author before? No, I hadn't and this novel was actually adapted from a short story Lowry, a British novelist and poet, had previously written. It's widely hailed as one of the great masterpieces of the 20th century.
Although very sad, here's a tidbit that I love. Lowry was reportedly an alchololic who died young at 47. He reputedly wrote his own epitaph, which goes:
Here lies Malcolm Lowry, late of the Bowery, whose prose was flowery, and often glowery. He lived nightly, and drank daily, and died playing the ukulele.
- What are you reading this week? I read French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew by Peter Mayle.- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book? I don't remember which shelf it was, but it was one that caught my eye when I looked through the different genres.
- Have you heard of the book or author before? I had - I had read A Year in Provence a long time ago and was interested to see that the author had written quite a few books since.
What are you reading this week?All These Perfect Strangers by Aoife Clifford
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
because I read All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster this was recommended
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
No, my first time reading this author
What are you reading this week?The Railwayman's Wife
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Based on my read shelf.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
No, my first time reading this author but I will certainly follow her and read any new books she writes.
- What are you reading this week?Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
It popped up on multiple, don't remember which. Probably young-adult and lgbt. It was also on my overall recommendation list.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Yes! It was on my radar, many people here and on Litsy loved it, and although I have read several lesbian theme books before, no male centered gay book yet. So when I saw it on the recommendation list, it was perfect!
- What are you reading this week?Pride and Prejudice
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
This was probably on the Classics recommendation list.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Absolutely. One of the most well-known and talked about Classics and I don't know why I had never gotten around to reading it!
What are you reading this week?Thirteen Reasons Why
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
It was on a few of my recommendations lists, based on a few books on my read shelf and to-read shelf. I think it was due to other YA books and other books that tackled heavy and similar topics.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I had heard of the book before through friends on here that have read it and I think it was one of the first books I added to my to-read list (it was on the first page) but I hadn't heard of the author before.
- What are you reading this week?I will be reading Faceless Killers by the late Swedish crime author Henning Mankell.
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I think it came up as a recommendation based on my 'read' books.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Yes I have read a few of his Wallander series but curiously not this one which is the first Wallander book so it's about time I added it to my reading list!
What are you reading this week?A Dangerous Inheritance: A Novel of Tudor Rivals and the Secret of the Tower, by Alison Weir
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
My "historical fiction" list.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I have read several Alison Weir novels which I have enjoyed, and I also tried a history of Elizabeth of York, though I found that to be v heavy going. This one just caught my eye and suited my current mood.
What are you reading this week?Things You Won't Say
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I love looking at my recommendations pages for ideas. This one came from my "read" shelf.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
No, not at all.
What are you reading this week?Second Life by SJ Watson
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Contemporary fiction
Have you heard of the book or author before?
Yes, Before I Go To Sleep is one of my favourite books
For this week, I'll be reading Legend by Marie Lu. It popped up on my science fiction recommendations list. I have definitely heard of this book before and it's gotten lots of rave reviews.
What are you reading this week?
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I used my Read shelf
Have you heard of the book or author before?
I've heard about and read some of Terry Prachett's other books and I have the majority of the kindle books so far in the Discworld series but I've never gotten around to reading them
- What are you reading this week?Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories, but I swapped it for Doctor Who: Shada, which I couldn't find at a decent price.
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
I don't remember, but it must have been science fiction.
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Not specifically, but I watch the tv show and I knew some books were written about Doctor Who.
- What are you reading this week?Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe (downloaded as part of Terrifying Tales as it was cheaper)
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Classics (confession wanted a free kindle download)
- Have you heard of the book or author before?
Yes, sure I've read another book by Poe, but interested to see how I like it or not when I read the book. update to follow.
- What are you reading this week?
Natural Selection ( started it on 8/18/16- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?goodreads recommend it to me based on my to read shelf
- Have you heard of the book or author before?no
Q: What are you reading this week?A: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Q: Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
A: This is the 1st time I'm searching in Goodreads for a recommendation. I use to ask my friends for it.
Q: Have you heard of the book or author before?
A: Yes. So many times!
I read Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, but I didn't like them so much. I hope I will like the world of Oz.
What are you reading this week?The Case of Jennie Brice by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
Probably the Mystery shelf.
Have you heard of the book or author before?
Yes, I read The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart.
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
The Knife of Never Letting Go (other topics)Grandhotel (other topics)
Whole Wild World: A Memoir (other topics)
You Will Know Me (other topics)
Shadow and Bone (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Patrick Ness (other topics)S.K. Tremayne (other topics)
Henning Mankell (other topics)
Sara Foster (other topics)
Aoife Clifford (other topics)
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- What are you reading this week?
- Which shelf did you use when choosing a recommended book?
- Have you heard of the book or author before?