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Mirek Sopek

Future of physical Books 32 Replies

Hi there, There was interesting discusion about the future of physical Books (pBooks) in the light of the electronic Books (eBooks). I think it is interesting to know what members of THIS network ...

Tagged: eBook, pBook, books

Started by Mirek Sopek. Last reply by Mirek Sopek 56 minutes ago.

5peasinapod

Criteria for rating books 24 Replies

I'm running into the dilemma of reading a wonderful book but it's not the caliber of my other 5 stars. Do I go ahead and give it a 5 since it was a brilliant book in it's own rather rather than loo...

Started by 5peasinapod. Last reply by Judith Marshall 15 hours ago.

David P. Spears II

Happy Thanksgiving, what book are you most thankful for? 14 Replies

Greetings, I did not see any Thanksgiving posts so I thought I would start my own. It is a day late I know but I was too busy eating yesterday to post anything. It's hard to say what book I am mos...

Started by David P. Spears II. Last reply by Michele Paiva 14 hours ago.

5peasinapod

2010 Reading Challenges - Please post here! 16 Replies

I thought it would be helpful to have all of those 2010 reading challenges in one spot. I know I already signed up for some good ones. In response to my genre post, I decided to run a genre challe...

Tagged: Genre, Challenges, Reading

Started by 5peasinapod. Last reply by Ambrosia Jefferso 1 day ago.

Chris Tusa

Are Likeable Characters Important in a Good Novel? 59 Replies

I'm wondering . . . when you read a book, are you looking for characters you can relate to, characters you like, etc.? Or, are you simply looking for a good story and good writing? Have you read an...

Started by Chris Tusa. Last reply by edyta kozlowska 1 day ago.

Enbrethiliel

Only 1% of readers comment? 20 Replies

+JMJ+ I can't remember where I got this figure (the forum at ProBlogger?) that says only one out of every 100 readers you have will also be a commenter. I figure it's more of a hyperbole than a de...

Started by Enbrethiliel. Last reply by Keith Schoch Dec 1.

5peasinapod

What genre are you sporting? 37 Replies

Okay we all have our favorite genre and that book to which we compare everything that follows. I'm curious to try out a new genre, break out of my shell a bit. Here's how to help: Respond with you ...

Started by 5peasinapod. Last reply by Seak Dec 1.

edyta kozlowska

Libraries 27 Replies

Do you ever have the problem of borrowing books from the library because you have to buy them if you like them? I do, and I wanted to know if there are any other avid readers who have the same prob...

Started by edyta kozlowska. Last reply by edyta kozlowska 1 day ago.

Stacy-Deanne (Novelist)

Name One Thing That Kills Your Interest in a Book Immediately 75 Replies

Hi All, I had to vent about this book I've started reading so I decided to start a thread about it. This book is frustrating me. What is one thing about a book that causes you to lose interest be...

Tagged: mysteries, interests, novels, fiction, authors

Started by Stacy-Deanne (Novelist). Last reply by Elizabeth 1 day ago.

Phoebe Jordan

Currently Reading? 1263 Replies

Since this is a community on blogging about books I was wondering what everyone is currently reading and blogging about. I love to find new authors and books that others are reading and loving, so ...

Started by Phoebe Jordan. Last reply by Phoebe Jordan 17 hours ago.

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