Play Book Tag discussion

Please vote for the tag you would most like to read for April at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QH52D3

You may click on the answer choices in the survey to see a listing of books that fit each tag.

Remember, you may cast up to a total of 10 participation points for your choice. Everyone gets one vote for free so please vote even if you don't have any participation points!

You can see how many participation points you currently have in the spreadsheet below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...


Happy voting! Please cast your votes by 12 pm EST on 03/24.

Note: If no one choice receives more than 50% of the vote, people who chose the least popular choice will be asked to recast their votes for one of the remaining two options.

Voted!

Voted. Only one vote, since there are no tags I feel strongly opposed to.

Voted

Voted. It would be funny/ironic if Italian won this time since we're doing Ireland this month. Although, that's not the one I voted for.

Voted, but can I please note that at halfway through the month I still have yet to hit Ireland? I have still been stuck in Shushan, although I should be finished today! This is like close to two weeks in early Persia! Well worth it, though!

I have exactly one book tagged "photography", and that's Miss Peregrine's. Seeing as I read it for our "quirky" month, I think its safe to say I will not be voting for photography.

The site is so wonky right now, I can't even check the shelves to see what I might be most interest in ... S*I*G*H

I'm pretty sure which one I will NOT be voting for, but would like to check the other two shelves before casting my vote.

Hope this GR glitch is fixed soon ...

Nicole wrote: "I have exactly one book tagged "photography", and that's Miss Peregrine's. Seeing as I read it for our "quirky" month, I think its safe to say I will not be voting for photography."

I expect that photography will be the least popular, but we only ever learn what actually wins, so only the moderators every know for sure...

Voted

Book Concierge wrote: "The site is so wonky right now, I can't even check the shelves to see what I might be most interest in ... S*I*G*H

I'm pretty sure which one I will NOT be voting for, but would like to check the o..."

I saw on Twitter that the glitch has been fixed now.

Voted!

I'm so behind on this month- haven't even started a book for Ireland yet. If I'm still so behind towards the end of the month A Modest Proposal will be my quick go-to to make sure I fulfill March.

Voted. I took the easy option this month as there will be a huge range we can choose from.

Karin wrote: "I expect that photography will be the least popular, but we only ever learn what actually wins, so only the moderators every know for sure......"

Actually, only Anita knows for sure! (Or Nicole, if she's tallying for the month!) :-)

Voted

Voted and thoroughly depressed I am so behind on my March book...and I started the year so strong...

Nicole wrote: "I have exactly one book tagged "photography", and that's Miss Peregrine's. Seeing as I read it for our "quirky" month, I think its safe to say I will not be voting for photography."

Same here, though it's a bit longer since I read it. The next one I can find is a couple of pages down - the second book in that series. Very uninspiring. But would definitely be the biggest challenge.

Just have to lobby not to take the easy choice. Challenge yourself a bit.

I actually prefer narrow tags, because of the challenge. But I must admit this one puts me off.

I guess it's the fact that the books listed are books I like to browse in, but not really like to read straight through. Even when I think of a recommendation I come up with the browsing kind of book: Hungry Planet.

I voted, and I'm sorry to say I went for the easiest choice. I really love photography books, but they are extremely expensive and I'm pretty sure I would find none in my local library.
Like Charlie, I started the year really well, but lost myself in the way this month - I have too many things going on!

Photography is one of my stairs, although I am probably the only one that voted for it. There are some great biographies out there of photographers such as (Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis and Choice of Weapons.

Cora wrote: "Photography is one of my stairs, although I am probably the only one that voted for it. There are some great biographies out there of photographers such as (Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher..."

It may have been your review that encouraged me to read Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, and I've read several other books which I consider worthy which would fall under the photography catagory including the book I'm currently reading, Celine.

I think the choices were really interesting this month, but I voted for photography as well because there was one book on that list that really appealed to me.

For those of you despairing about not getting to Ireland yet - - the month is only half over! You can do it! Pick something short, fast, and fun.

Sushicat wrote: "I actually prefer narrow tags, because of the challenge. But I must admit this one puts me off.

I guess it's the fact that the books listed are books I like to browse in, but not really like to re..."


Hungry Planet
Material World: A Global Family Portrait
What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets
Are all really good and informative books by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio in the photography genre.

And BooknBlues, They live in Napa.

VOTED

Based on all the three ratings for Ireland I'm hoping we get a different tag.

Voted.

missed quirky, missing Ireland. I really needed the "picture book" tag to be an option

Nicole wrote: "missed quirky, missing Ireland. I really needed the "picture book" tag to be an option"

Lol, I could get behind that.

Nicole wrote: "missed quirky, missing Ireland. I really needed the "picture book" tag to be an option"

You aren't getting sick of us, are you? *sob*

Nicole can never leave!!

Has anyone else contemplated how much their TBR would grow if 'bestsellers' wins? *deep sigh* To think I once despaired over not knowing what to read, now I just can't decided what to read next! ;)

I need to know which of the three ladies is Nicole. It's sort of driving me crazy. Are these your sisters? Best friends? And who is the girl with the baby? And I assume all of these are Nicole. Wasn't there two boys at one point? Forgive my curiosities and wondering's. It's just sometimes hard to keep up.

Nicole wrote: "Has anyone else contemplated how much their TBR would grow if 'bestsellers' wins? *deep sigh* To think I once despaired over not knowing what to read, now I just can't decided what to read next! ;)"

It looked like most of the first page of bestsellers were either already read or already on my TBR, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

I actually saw it as a helpful catch up break. I was impressed at just how many I've read. But hey. Our missing high notes are all there.

Amy wrote: "I need to know which of the three ladies is Nicole. It's sort of driving me crazy. Are these your sisters? Best friends? And who is the girl with the baby? And I assume all of these are Nicole. Was..."

Amy, what are you talking about?! lol. There are three Nicoles. Confusing I know, but we are definitely not related. Not all Nicoles are related ;)

Amy wrote: "I need to know which of the three ladies is Nicole. It's sort of driving me crazy. Are these your sisters? Best friends? And who is the girl with the baby? And I assume all of these are Nicole. Was..."

I am the one in the middle
They are my BESTIES BESTIES BESTIES ... this pic is from my 50th birthday in Vegas.
Girl with the baby was also me, I think. It was me with my baby cousin Dominic. (Purple shirt? )

I'm guessing that this is what you are referring to. Haha. Not sure about 2 boys. My profile pics change with my Facebook profile pics.

Oh ... curve ball --- here comes another.

Anita wrote: "Nicole wrote: "missed quirky, missing Ireland. I really needed the "picture book" tag to be an option"

You aren't getting sick of us, are you? *sob*"

NEVER - you're my peeps. Been HORRENDOUSLY busy with work. Should slow down in about two more weeks. One more trip to Germany.

Nicole wrote: "Amy wrote: "I need to know which of the three ladies is Nicole. It's sort of driving me crazy. Are these your sisters? Best friends? And who is the girl with the baby? And I assume all of these are..."

Hahahaha! The three ladies in your picture! I thought she was referring to Nicole (no last name), me, and you (Nikki D).

Nicole the Rhode Island Marine Biogist turned lawyer, lover of Nora Roberts, who no longer shows her face to us, who listens in the car and has two other book forms going, and who will truly disown me if I mention not liking a certain book, I know exactly who you are. You are unforgettable, and lovely, and a spitfire... my memory for you is long and clear!

Nicole R wrote: "Hahahaha! The three ladies in your picture! I thought she was referring to Nicole (no last name), me, and you (Nikki D)...."

That's what I thought, too, Nicole (R!). :-) I was also confused! LOL!

Amy you do have an excellent memory!!

Voted... and I don't mind saying I voted for the easiest option, too. I just have so many "to-reads" on that list. I tend to not keep up with the bestsellers, but read them when they are a few years old.

Nicole wrote: "

NEVER - you're my peeps. Been H..."

Ok, that makes me feel much, much better!!! Sorry life is so busy right now. Hope it calms down soon!!

And now I've missed the picture of the three Besties, if you're the one in the middle - now it's gone, boo hoo. Too late...

Amy wrote: "And now I've missed the picture of the three Besties, if you're the one in the middle - now it's gone, boo hoo. Too late..."sorry, but this is me now ...

Nicole R wrote: "Amy, what are you talking about?! lol. There are three Nicoles. Confusing I know, but we are definitely not related. Not all Nicoles are related ;)."

I am so confused. I know you and a Nicole from another board. Who is the third one and if she is also simply Nicole here it could explain a few things...(some people change their Avatars so it's easier to remember the name).

Karin, there is Nicole R (as I'm sure you know), Nicole, who posted directly above you (used to be Nicole D on shelfari), and the third Nicole I know of in this group is also just "Nicole" and has a pink flower avatar. I'll post this, then back up and see if she's posted in this thread.

ETA: See Nicole in message 31.

That'd be me! My avatar never changes but I could add a last initial if it would make it easier. Though that is about to change in July, upcoming nuptials :)

OK, I added a D

Ahhhh, the bliss of being the only Charlie...