Serial Readers Unite! discussion

So a New Year is upon us. Let us hope it is better than last. Since chat here is fairly quiet I thought an open chat for the year might be best. At least while we are still small and since we've all been a bit quiet this past year (especially since June/July-ish).

So let us talk of hopes, dreams, goals, books or anything else here!

What are some of your reading goals for 2021?
What would you like to see in this group?
If something good happened in your life, let the rest of us know so we can celebrate with you (any excuse for cheer is a good one these days).

My main reading goal for 2021 right now is just to read. I'm been in a bit of slump so I want to read more. lol.

More activity! I love this group and want more people to chat with! ^_^

I guess for good news I had a really nice time playing in the snow with Ruby yesterday. She got to see her friend and she was SO HAPPY! It was so cute! 😍

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "My main reading goal for 2021 right now is just to read. I'm been in a bit of slump so I want to read more. lol.

More activity! I love this group and want more people to chat with! ^_^

I guess fo..."

Yeah my reading died these past few months. Most of my normal fun activities have.

I hope we have more activity this next year. If you think of people who might want to join, please feel free to invite them over. :)

Doggie happiness is always good.

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "My main reading goal for 2021 right now is just to read. I'm been in a bit of slump so I want to read more. lol.

More activity! I love this group and want more people to c..."

Same. :(

I haven't been talking to too many people lately. Not as much as I normally do but I'll definitely invite people if I chat more. lol.

It is! ^_^

I just saw your status about the beat the backlist challenge! I think I'll join. ^_^

YES!! Do it!

Jamie wrote: "YES!! Do it!"

I already have several books pop into mind that I should read! ^_^

Same, I have so much to read.... I just re-organized my shelves in April and already have more books that don't even fit...

Jamie wrote: "Same, I have so much to read.... I just re-organized my shelves in April and already have more books that don't even fit..."

I've actually been very good about not buying new books this year but that's because I'm too depressed to. :( It's been good for my wallet and my overflowing bookshelves but not good for my mental health. :S

I have no clue where I'm going to post this though. I have a blog but haven't used it for 2 years. O.o

I just made an 'announcement' here and will make a shelf for books I complete. Since they said we can use goodreads. I am just keeping everyone lowkey right now.

Ah KK. I guess I can do that too. :)

So I just got the Sims Snowy Escape pack for christmas. So excited. they have kotatsu and take off shoes entering a home and other Japanese themed things and I am wanting to go play it! Haven't had the chance yet. Might in a few minutes.

It’s super fun!

I got it on or around release date and except for a glitch error they had to fix it was super fun figuring things out!

Sadly my comp did an update and either it or I screwed up and I currently can’t play sims or use my library app. :(

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "It’s super fun!

I got it on or around release date and except for a glitch error they had to fix it was super fun figuring things out!

Sadly my comp did an update and either it or I screwed up an..."

Oh no! I hope you can get your computer fixed soon. That sucks!

I wanted to get the pack sooner but knew I wouldn't have time to play but now work is starting to calm down, so I can. :)

I’ve tried a few times and have currently given up. More time for goodreads. Lol

It’s a game pack so that was wise. Those take a while to not only download but also to figure out everything new. ^_^

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "I’ve tried a few times and have currently given up. More time for goodreads. Lol"

That is the catch! Read or game?? Both can rule my free time.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "It’s a game pack so that was wise. Those take a while to not only download but also to figure out everything new. ^_^"

They also added all those skintone changes and personality changes to basegame so yes lots of updating to download.

Sometimes you can do both with audio but it depends on the game

Yes. ‘Proper’ is interesting. I like using the new traits.

Wish they had more house and lot options though. The new world is too small

I see that... Although I like that actual Sim gamers got to build the lots on there at least.

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Yes. ‘Proper’ is interesting. I like using the new traits.

Wish they had more house and lot options though. The new world is too small"

I think that is the only other new trait. That I see. Waiting on trying that one I think. I want a feel for the game first.

There’s also adventurous and one other.

And a new job!

I missed adventurous! Good with all the new skill I bet.

Definitely. There’s also at least two new aspirations? I think that’s what they are called

Going to head to bed now. Night!

Goodnight!

I'm curious since it's now the 1st what was everyone's favorite books of 2020?

Mine are probably the only Skip Beat book that came out.

Also these standalones

The conclusion to this duology

And these three new series I started

All of these except for Skip Beat were 4 stars. I did not find any 5 star books in 2020. O.o

I am loving this series! Both print and audio are really good!

Cracked me up

This series impressed me.

was a funny standalone manga.


Most other things I loved were re-reads this past year.

This last year was my least read books since I joined Goodreads... So sad.

Jamie wrote: " I am loving this series! Both print and audio are really good!

Cracked me up

[bookcover:Gemina|2..."

I re-read a lot this year. Especially after Covid was discovered in March-ish.

Jamie wrote: "This last year was my least read books since I joined Goodreads... So sad."

Mine was really close to my least read. I think the first year was the lowest still. :(

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: " I am loving this series! Both print and audio are really good!

Cracked me up

[book..."
Right, I just wanted to stick with books I knew I would enjoy.

Jamie wrote: "Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: " I am loving this series! Both print and audio are really good!

[bookcover:The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky|40742..."

Exactly! :)

I think this year will be somewhat in the middle. I hope to read more again though.

Jamie wrote: "I think this year will be somewhat in the middle. I hope to read more again though."

I'm hoping for a lot more. :)

Yes, I saw your goal for the year. :)

I set my goal the same but didn't make it. Hope to this year.

@Book- BTW, are you joining the bingo challenge with us? I hope so.

Jamie wrote: "I set my goal the same but didn't make it. Hope to this year."

I'm sure you will! :)

Jamie wrote: "@Book- BTW, are you joining the bingo challenge with us? I hope so."

Maybe later in the year? I have a few challenges I'm trying to juggle right now and one more might be too much. :)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' wrote: "Jamie wrote: "@Book- BTW, are you joining the bingo challenge with us? I hope so."

Maybe later in the year? I have a few challenges I'm trying to juggle right now and one more might be too much. :)"

No worries. Join and play when you can. I am taking it lowkey for that one. Like if a book fits, great but if not, oh well. At least at first. I tend to search once a board is almost done though That last push so to speak.

What other challenges are you doing?

The YA one. The A-Z one here. Beat the Backlist and Pop Sugar. :)

Ah so you wnet with that backlist challenge. That was more fun when they did teams. So I went with the other backlist one. More open which is good so I can mood read more.

Jamie wrote: "Ah so you wnet with that backlist challenge. That was more fun when they did teams. So I went with the other backlist one. More open which is good so I can mood read more."

I think I'm doing the one you linked????

There's Beat the Backlist which Novelknight hosts and has a bingo to it and then there is the Backlist Reader Challenge at Bookwyrmshoard, which is the one I am doing.

Mine definitely doesn't have a bingo?