Tournament of Books discussion

I think we have done this in the past, but it has been a while. Since people sometimes use different handles here on Goodreads than they use in the ToB commentariat, it would be helpful to know who everyone is if you are willing.

I will start it off. In the commentariat, I am “Phyllis Mann” (I know, I know, boring and predictable).

Had a strong suspicion that was you!

I rarely comment, but when I do, it’s Kip

I probably comment too frequently - I did not think to use a Nom d'Comment (yes, I just made that up!)- so ... it's Risa :-)

I am Chamberk, which has been my internet nom de plume since I was about 12.

Me and the computer world are having difficulties today. Somehow, and I can't imagine how, I managed to start this exact same conversation in duplicate today.

There are fewer responses in the other one, so I am moving those here:
- Karin wrote: "I'm no one. I don't even remember if I have a disqus account TBH."
- Kim wrote: "I am Kim B."

Because I am not a moderator, I cannot delete the duplicated topic -- would one of the moderators please do so?

I’m Amateur Reader.

My book-reading self is @BkClubCare
:D

Believe it or not, I'm Bob Lopez

I'm Sean H.


(jk)

I'm baronessvonbookhausen. It is intentionally ridiculous, and was a nod to both a laughable villain in some cartoon my kids were watching + obvs, Sound of Music, when I felt brave enough (though not entirely) to begin commenting way back when. An upgrade from my real name, to be sure.

also, Tim: lol.

Tim wrote: "I'm Sean H.


(jk)"

lol

Bob wrote: "Believe it or not, I'm Bob Lopez"

if Librarianist wins you must become Bob Comet

I'm RidgewayGirl.

Tim wrote: "I'm Sean H.


(jk)"

LOL

I'm 'muppetlove'!

C wrote: "I'm 'muppetlove'!"

Yay!

I'm Crowmeadow. I'm not a big commenter but I am a big enjoyer of commenters....okay okay I'm a lurker :)

Nicholas wrote: "I'm Crowmeadow. I'm not a big commenter but I am a big enjoyer of commenters....okay okay I'm a lurker :)"

Thank you for introducing yourself here, Nicholas. ToB works because of all the participants -- commenters and lurkers, both!

If the spirit ever moves you to do so, I know I would welcome your comments.

Tim you made me laugh out loud :)

Nicholas, I feel like I'm in the same boat this year since I haven't had as much time to participate in the discussions. But I do read the comments eventually most days, which makes me feel like I'm part of the conversation even if I'm just absorbing.

When I do make it into the comments, I'm beanie gee with the cutest little sasquatch avatar.

Much obliged Risa and Bretnie! I recognize well your Disqus names from years of good commenting.

I do occasionally chime in, lately to cheer on the Cinderella contender The Librarianist, - but yes it's true I'm mainly happy to be an observer of things ToB.

carrie

I mostly showed up to be baffled by the popularity of 'The Guest.' Most years I'm more active but just couldn't get into most of the titles this year.

Caroline wrote: "Most years I'm more active but just couldn't get into most of the titles this year."

Same, I didn’t feel strongly about most judgments so although I’m usually active I only commented a handful of times this year. I’m elizabeth111, a name created with no thought because I had no idea I’d stay on Disqus.

Yeah, I read 'Heaven and Earth Grocery Store' and was generally positive on it but don't feel like I have anything to add.

I have made a note to try Big Swiss, Boys' Weekend, and The Bee Sting as those sound most like books I might be into.

oh and my sister is over the moon about Dayswork and is going to insist on my reading her copy so hopefully I like that too!

Joining the Unimaginative Username roster, I'm Adam!

Caroline wrote: "oh and my sister is over the moon about Dayswork and is going to insist on my reading her copy so hopefully I like that too!"


Your sister has excellent taste!

Almost always a lurker, but when I do pipe up, I use Jovan.

I probably post more there than here but I'm semanticantics.

I intend to be more active in the Disqus chat and Goodreads forums this year, so my handle is Cutty Flam (from One Piece).

Welcome, Calvin!

Believe it or not, I'm Bob Lopez

you've got to be kidding me

I’m Aaron.

DogLB

I'm only itsonlyzach everywhere. Let me know if I see you other platforms, as well.

C’est intéressant de voir comment chacun se reconnaît ou s’identifie dans la communauté ToB. Les échanges sont souvent variés et apportent des perspectives utiles. En dehors de la lecture, certaines personnes en Mauritanie se détendent aussi sur des plateformes https://melbet.mr/fr comme Melbet, un site de jeux en ligne accessible localement. Il est essentiel de trouver un bon équilibre entre les loisirs numériques et les activités culturelles comme la lecture.