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GOODREADS WINS

SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:16:45 GMT

Not to be a braggart or anything, and since I was on a slow streak on Goodreads for a while, I won 3 in March on 3/16, 19, and 26.

Anyone else who is on Goodreads having a winning or losing streak? Most have been authors I've never read before but some are and most have been worthwhile.

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SXMGirl — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:21:38 GMT

I don't often think of Goodreads, but I did download an author that was recommended, Kathryn Meyer Griffith, and started reading the Spookie Town Mysteries. Don't let the name fool you. The town of Spookie was named that from the founders of the town who felt that the fog always rolling in gave the area look and feel spooky. Book 1 was good, Book 2 was better, and I am now on Book 3. So far, though a little expensive, the series is good.

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abbalulu — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:09:21 GMT

I just won a kindle book from Goodreads this morning. I also won a book from a different source a couple of weeks ago. I probably win maybe six books a year on Goodreads. It's a good way to try something that I otherwise may not read. I know you win tons of books as I've seen you mention it on the What Are You Reading thread. You are very lucky! Do you like most of what you win?

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:15:47 GMT

@abbalulu wrote:
I just won a kindle book from Goodreads this morning. I also won a book from a different source a couple of weeks ago. I probably win maybe six books a year on Goodreads. It's a good way to try something that I otherwise may not read. I know you win tons of books as I've seen you mention it on the What Are You Reading thread. You are very lucky! Do you like most of what you win?

Congrats to you too. I win a lot of books from other sources too and different websites too many to mention. LibraryThing is one of my favorites. They only have monthly giveaways but also have another giveaway constantly called "member giveaways" either by people who want to sell their books or authors who want to promote themselves. I don't win as often but I do try.

Most of what I win are good and very rarely do I not like them. It's the freebies that I get from the publishers that I don't ask for that sometimes aren't my taste like The Guest List by Sarah Blake which I couldn't finish and not suprised since I didn't like The Postmistress either.

Mostly finding a lot of new authors too and some I've read before like today's wins from LT and Goodreads -- Lisa Grunwald's upcoming book and Naomi Ragen's also whose books I enjoy a lot.

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roeroe1005 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:52:59 GMT

Love Goodreads!

I've gotten some advance copies of books to review on their website. The last one was The Last Collection, coming out end of June. It's the historical fiction version of the relationship of Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli.

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:02:25 GMT

@roeroe1005 wrote:
Love Goodreads!

I've gotten some advance copies of books to review on their website. The last one was The Last Collection, coming out end of June. It's the historical fiction version of the relationship of Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli.

Congrats. I put in for that one too. Hope you enjoy. Looks really good.

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Bhvbum — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:25:39 GMT

I love Goodreads.com, I would not read a book from a new author until I got on Goodreads to see what their track record is. It is a great great resource.

I have never tried for free books because I download them from the library all the time and they are already free.

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:35:37 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
I love Goodreads.com, I would not read a book from a new author until I got on Goodreads to see what their track record is. It is a great great resource.

I have never tried for free books because I download them from the library all the time and they are already free.

They have giveaways for Kindles too. Not sure if you knew that.

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smoky22 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:34:41 GMT

@SWEET congrats on all your free books. I wanted to tell you I love your latest avatar!

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AuntG — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:38:32 GMT

That's not a resource I use, but I should try it. Is it hard to figure out?

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LoriLori — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:41:21 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
That's not a resource I use, but I should try it. Is it hard to figure out?

No. Under "browse" you go to giveaways, you put in print or Kindle and sometimes now audio books show up. You can browse by featured, most entries, new entries. Enter, affirm your address, sign the whatever legal thingy box and you're in.

I wish you luck!!!

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LoriLori — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:43:18 GMT

I have ZERO luck winning books. I think we've discussed this before, you and me, @SWEET .

I've only ever one ONE book on Goodreads but it was a wonderful book, a five-star book, Diane Setterfield's "Once Upon a River."

I don't know if it's because Amazon knows I'll buy the book, or because I'm a slow reader, or if it's because I'm a tough reviewer, but I've been entering more and more and I never win!!! I think I just have very bad book luck.

I'm happy for everyone who wins!!!

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:03:59 GMT

@smoky22 wrote:
@SWEET congrats on all your free books. I wanted to tell you I love your latest avatar!

Thanks on both!!

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:04:48 GMT

@LoriLori wrote:
I have ZERO luck winning books. I think we've discussed this before, you and me, @SWEET .

I've only ever one ONE book on Goodreads but it was a wonderful book, a five-star book, Diane Setterfield's "Once Upon a River."

I don't know if it's because Amazon knows I'll buy the book, or because I'm a slow reader, or if it's because I'm a tough reviewer, but I've been entering more and more and I never win!!! I think I just have very bad book luck.

I'm happy for everyone who wins!!!

Pure luck. Don't stop trying!

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LoriLori — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:14:23 GMT

Thanks @SWEET . Keep having your luck! I'll probably keep not having mine LOL.

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:26:55 GMT

@LoriLori wrote:
Thanks @SWEET . Keep having your luck! I'll probably keep not having mine LOL.

LOL.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:51:43 GMT

I have such good luck in winning books, my husband for a while thought I was joking. But I have been on a losing streak as of late....

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SWEET — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:18:08 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
I have such good luck in winning books, my husband for a while thought I was joking. But I have been on a losing streak as of late....

Know the feeling about your husband. I'll say to my hubby, guess what and he'll say you won a book. LOL.

My mailman and UPS guy are used to me by now. Not on a first name basis but we should be. LOL