tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post1800077286825695491..comments2024-03-29T23:51:28.645+11:00Comments on The Intrepid Reader and Baker: Sunday Salon: May Reading ReflectionsMarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-62815801628212664662013-06-19T00:57:39.789+10:002013-06-19T00:57:39.789+10:00You're on a reading roll despite the Facebook ...You're on a reading roll despite the Facebook games! Last might my husband had me see Rabbit-Proof Fence, the 2002 Aussie film which I never saw. Wow it's powerful. I'll look for the book. cheers <br />thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-76458808480238130452013-06-11T22:23:25.953+10:002013-06-11T22:23:25.953+10:00When I get hooked on a game, I don't read as m...When I get hooked on a game, I don't read as much. But you seem to have gotten to some good books regardless.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-73609977375831827472013-06-11T16:54:40.484+10:002013-06-11T16:54:40.484+10:00I've avoided Facebook games so far but I play ...I've avoided Facebook games so far but I play a lot of Words With Friends!<br /><br />Shelleyrae @ Book'd OutShelleyraehttp://www.bookdout.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-88982511995937761312013-06-10T07:36:28.983+10:002013-06-10T07:36:28.983+10:0014 books is a great total but I understand that it...14 books is a great total but I understand that it's not on par with all that you've been reading in previous months. Those FB games are addicting! I hope you're able to get a lot read this month!Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-6150138452777391012013-06-09T21:33:56.046+10:002013-06-09T21:33:56.046+10:00I don't play the games - but don't read ne...I don't play the games - but don't read nearly as much as you! Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-27093659474097415162013-06-09T18:15:11.203+10:002013-06-09T18:15:11.203+10:00That's still an awesome total - I only average...That's still an awesome total - I only average 8-10! I do understand about Candy Crush though, it is very addictive! I have disabled purchases to stop me from playing - but not helping much! Glad you enjoyed The Rosie Project and Kitchen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-67475406980662518662013-06-09T16:38:35.716+10:002013-06-09T16:38:35.716+10:00Hey, maybe you just needed a bit of time out - don...Hey, maybe you just needed a bit of time out - don't be so hard on yourself! (I love computer games but dare not start any more FB ones - apart from the game of scrabble I have with my sister who lives overseas - as I know I'd never stop!)skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-16515769182998876962013-06-09T16:01:08.700+10:002013-06-09T16:01:08.700+10:00Considering that you still read 2-3x more books in...Considering that you still read 2-3x more books in a month than I do, I don't think 14 books can qualify as a slump. :) As for facebook games, I do find they're a nice way to unwind, but I only let myself play one at a time--otherwise I would have no more time left! If I install a new one, I make myself stop playing the old one.Too Fondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849859595618711755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-33907632820869725352013-06-09T12:59:25.574+10:002013-06-09T12:59:25.574+10:00You should read a book titled, The Facebook Diet. ...You should read a book titled, The Facebook Diet. It's right up your alley. :-)<br />Happy June reading!fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-91083483307641328822013-06-09T12:59:13.138+10:002013-06-09T12:59:13.138+10:00fb games are incredible time wasters but they do o...fb games are incredible time wasters but they do offer a bit of R and R from stress to get your mind numb so you can read things w/out being distracted afterwards...haha<br /><br />14 books is not to be sneezed at. I have Mateship with Birds on hold at the Library as well as the Gabaldon one also. The Birds one sounds fascinating but if it's a story about Kookaburras why do they have a Magpie on the cover? Travellin' Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286703342642772792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-35055605146962374362013-06-09T12:42:03.767+10:002013-06-09T12:42:03.767+10:0014 books a month is amazing! I wish I could read t...14 books a month is amazing! I wish I could read that many :) <br /><br />'ve gotten addicted to quite a few games on my phone. Luckily, it seems to just be a phase where I'll play non-stop for a month or two and then go completely off it. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347557311872656387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-60134912787832380402013-06-09T10:48:17.074+10:002013-06-09T10:48:17.074+10:00Carrie, that is one that I was playing and gave up...Carrie, that is one that I was playing and gave up on last year!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-19497662613564185282013-06-09T10:47:59.182+10:002013-06-09T10:47:59.182+10:00I guess as long as you are doing fulfilling stuff ...I guess as long as you are doing fulfilling stuff and not just wasting time it is okay!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-57060109870088454182013-06-09T10:39:34.984+10:002013-06-09T10:39:34.984+10:00I understand - those FB games can be time vacuums!...I understand - those FB games can be time vacuums! I used to play Garden of Time, but gave it up when I realized how much time I was wasting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-32723656900449693412013-06-09T09:19:10.949+10:002013-06-09T09:19:10.949+10:0014 Books is definitely a good number - I'm lik...14 Books is definitely a good number - I'm like what am I doing that I barely got in two last month! ha. Hope you'll read lots of great books in June!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.com