What to talk about when the sale is over

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Alohamora

My "problem" is too many choices and I can't settle on just one. Read a few pages of this and a few pages of that. I want to read everything at once and that doesn't work.

1) Create a Virtual Library in calibre for only Open Road Media titles.

2) Under "Large calibre Library," (in the calibre menu), choose "Pick a random book."

3) Pour some brandy in a glass.

4) Find the most comfortable chair in your study.

5) READ.

6) When you finish reading, do my laundry.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

You *do* like it when you're wearing them?!

The thing is not to get confused about where the socks go and where the underwear goes.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

The thing is not to get confused about where the socks go and where the underwear goes.

Well, that's simple. Both of them you stick your feet in first....

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

1) Create a Virtual Library in calibre for only Open Road Media titles.

2) Under "Large calibre Library," (in the calibre menu), choose "Pick a random book."

3) Pour some brandy in a glass.

4) Find the most comfortable chair in your study.

5) READ.

6) When you finish reading, do my laundry.

I don't agree with points 3 and 6. 3 should be a nice cup of hot choco with whipped cream. Nr 6 should be my laundry!

But I know the feeling of having bought too many books in one go and not knowing what to read next...

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

But I know the feeling of having bought too many books in one go and not knowing what to read next...

My method is to make lists. "To be read" or "Read next" or... you get the picture. After a couple of weeks I decide I'm not totally satisfied with the current list and I make a new one. The result is that nothing much gets read anyway, but making lists is fun. So I continue making them. And I always know what to read next, thanks to my list. (Whether I actually read the books on the list is another matter, but at least I know! )

[pwalker8]

Originally Posted by Alohamora

My "problem" is too many choices and I can't settle on just one. Read a few pages of this and a few pages of that. I want to read everything at once and that doesn't work.

Been there, done that, currently designing the t-shirt.

Most of the time that I get into that state, it's more a case of me figuring out what sort of book that I'm in the mood for. I think that I have to read one of the books in my to be read list, but none of them quite match my mood. So I'll read a few pages of one, then try another one. Usually, what I do in that situation is go back and re-read a favored book or series. That seems to break the mental log jam.

I also find that sometimes when none of my favorite authors have anything new, I'll explore indies, backlists and non fiction. For example, since this is kind of a dead time for new releases, my purchases since November 1st include two new David Weber, a new JA Sutherland book, 5 books on mythology, 3 back list books, a book on volcanoes, and a couple of history books, and 7 indies. After reading the Weber books and the Sutherland book, I bounced around the other books reading a few pages in different books before deciding to re-read the first couple Ring of Fire series by Flint.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Well, that's simple. Both of them you stick your feet in first....



I don't agree with points 3 and 6. 3 should be a nice cup of hot choco with whipped cream. Nr 6 should be my laundry!

But I know the feeling of having bought too many books in one go and not knowing what to read next...

Now I understand what I was doing wrong! I was putting them on someplace else!

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Well, that's simple. Both of them you stick your feet in first....



I don't agree with points 3 and 6. 3 should be a nice cup of hot choco with whipped cream. Nr 6 should be my laundry!

But I know the feeling of having bought too many books in one go and not knowing what to read next...

Laundry, of course, can always be mixed together. I frequently put Bob's, Carol's, Ted's, and Alice's laundry together with my own. I see no reason why yours can't be thrown in with the mix.

[booklover6]

I have a dryer full of clothes that need to be folded and put away....any takers? I hate putting away other people's laundry. My own, I put right away. But I have four kids and a husband that aren't too good at it.

[Hemmi]

That's an easy one! If it's not put away, out the door it goes. They'll eventually catch on and put their own stuff away.

I wash it all but I only fold the towels and sheets and put my own stuff away. Your laundry basket of clothes is expected to be emptied by next laundry day if you want any more clothes of yours washed.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

That wouldn't be any fun.
Don might steal the wins.

Greenies are disqualified from winning all MR contests per the Guidelines.

[Tarana]

Sadly, I only got 2 books at the sale. I had planned to shop more, but had to take a family member to the ER. By the time I got to it, I got ONE BOOK and then it flipped over and the sale was over. I am sad. (note, first book got just before having to leave).

[issybird]

Originally Posted by Tarana

Sadly, I only got 2 books at the sale. I had planned to shop more, but had to take a family member to the ER. By the time I got to it, I got ONE BOOK and then it flipped over and the sale was over. I am sad. (note, first book got just before having to leave).

Oh, no! I hope that the ER visit had a good outcome, which is all that matters. I've logged far too much time at the ER this year, myself.

I have to say that I sent a heads up to a nephew, saying it was highly likely he was getting a Paperwhite for Christmas and he might want to pick up books in anticipation. By the time he saw my email, it was over.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Now I understand what I was doing wrong! I was putting them on someplace else!

You're welcome! Always happy to help

Originally Posted by booklover6

I have a dryer full of clothes that need to be folded and put away....any takers? I hate putting away other people's laundry. My own, I put right away. But I have four kids and a husband that aren't too good at it.

That's why we don't have a dryer and why I have a husband. He always does the laundry.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by booklover6

I have a dryer full of clothes that need to be folded and put away....any takers? I hate putting away other people's laundry. My own, I put right away. But I have four kids and a husband that aren't too good at it.

Only if it comes with a buffalo nickel.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

You're welcome! Always happy to help



That's why we don't have a dryer and why I have a husband. He always does the laundry.

He and I need to join the same club.