1drneutron
Welcome to the 2021 Challenge! Watch this space for announcements and info about the group.
2laytonwoman3rd
Here's an announcement: Thanks a centibillion (new word I learned today) to Jim for taking on the challenge of getting this group up and running for yet another year. It ain't rocket science, like his real job, but it is so important in my life that I can't imagine doing without it. And it's a lot of work.
3scaifea
>2 laytonwoman3rd: Hear! hear!
4drneutron
Thanks! I think I've got all the new group-level threads up and running. Time to start making individual threads!
And... we need a cool group picture!
And... we need a cool group picture!
6EllaTim
>2 laytonwoman3rd: I couldn't agree more. A big thanks to you, Jim.
7laytonwoman3rd
For those who'd like to participate, The General Discussion Thread for the 2021 American Authors Challenge is up and ready. I'll be working on January's theme thread in the next few days.
8drneutron
>5 cyderry: I like it!
9jessibud2
>2 laytonwoman3rd: - What Linda said! Thanks, Jim!
10SuziQoregon
>2 laytonwoman3rd: Absolutely agree! Thank you, Jim!
11justchris
Yay! So glad the new group is up! Thank you, Jim, for being the patron saint of the group. It's a haven I come back to year after year, even if I haven't participated much in a decade. But hey, 2021 is a new year! And this group is always a great place to be!!
13amanda4242
>1 drneutron: Thank you so much for setting up the group! This is probably my favorite spot on the whole internet.
And despite being in existence for only a day, this group is already the second most active on LT!
And despite being in existence for only a day, this group is already the second most active on LT!
14thornton37814
Is someone creating a little square icon for our group? Every time I go to the groups page, it looks so lonely without one!
17avatiakh
For those interested there are several group reads happening over in the category challenge group. I've just set up a thread there for the year long read of Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong. We welcome members of other groups to join us.
18lauralkeet
There is currently a bug that prevents continuing a thread. It's been logged in the Bug Collectors group and is believed to be part of the new LT Groups redesign.
Incidentally, if you're interested in the new LT Groups design, you can read and talk about it on the thread below. Jim (drneutron) is already over there doing a great job of representing the 75ers!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/328654#unread
Incidentally, if you're interested in the new LT Groups design, you can read and talk about it on the thread below. Jim (drneutron) is already over there doing a great job of representing the 75ers!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/328654#unread
19drneutron
>18 lauralkeet: Thanks for posting this - looks like the revamp is generating lots of discussion, as usual. One change that will probably come is that the group home page may have a section in the right hand column for links like the author pages do. I'll be moving the Threadbook and Group Wiki links there if so - under the new design, the group intro text is longer than the default display, so getting to those links requires one to click on a "More" button.
20laytonwoman3rd
>19 drneutron: You go, Jim.
21lauralkeet
>19 drneutron: yw, Jim!
22drneutron
Two changes are coming up to the Group page:
- Group admins will be able to pin topics to the top of the message list on the Group page. I plan to pin the Welcome to New Friends and Message Board topics. Don't want to pin too many because that'll be too crowded, but am willing consider suggestions for pinning others.
- There will be a section on the right where I can post links. I plan to put the Threadbook and Group Wiki links there. Any others that I should consider (for example, TIOLI?)
- Group admins will be able to pin topics to the top of the message list on the Group page. I plan to pin the Welcome to New Friends and Message Board topics. Don't want to pin too many because that'll be too crowded, but am willing consider suggestions for pinning others.
- There will be a section on the right where I can post links. I plan to put the Threadbook and Group Wiki links there. Any others that I should consider (for example, TIOLI?)
24lyzard
There will be a group read of Anthony Trollope's Orley Farm next month - all welcome!
25LoisB
>2 laytonwoman3rd: Thanks Jim!
26SandyAMcPherson
Bouncing in from my delayed first thread post.
I did a "last" post on a new 2020 thread so I could let everyone know what I needed: to take a break from craziness! I was having an overwhelming need to disconnect for awhile.
So my thread is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/328926#n7394039
assuming I copied the correct url.
Thanks again Jim. And for what it's worth, being an admin on the ever-changing software developments here *is* rocket science!
I did a "last" post on a new 2020 thread so I could let everyone know what I needed: to take a break from craziness! I was having an overwhelming need to disconnect for awhile.
So my thread is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/328926#n7394039
assuming I copied the correct url.
Thanks again Jim. And for what it's worth, being an admin on the ever-changing software developments here *is* rocket science!
27Majel-Susan
A group read for The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold is also ongoing this month over in the Green Dragon group.
28KellyYoungBWS
Hey guys! What will be the next book?
29Majel-Susan
>28 KellyYoungBWS: Hi Kelly! I'm currently reading The Dark Is Rising and The Curse of Chalion.
But are you looking for more group reads or to share what you're reading with the rest of the community? What kind of books are you interested in?
But are you looking for more group reads or to share what you're reading with the rest of the community? What kind of books are you interested in?
30SilverWolf28
>22 drneutron: You could link the readathons.
31drneutron
>30 SilverWolf28: Great idea! I'll make a link to the latest. It appears that the functionality isn't implemented yet - will keep an eye out for it.
33drneutron
Un message de votre administrateur de groupeFor those who haven't been following the site news, Tim and company have added a number of abilities for the group admins. These are intended to let groups have more influence on managing issues that arise in groups without having to rely on LT staff to step in. Specifically, I now have the ability to ban members of a group and hide/remove posts, with an appeal to staff available to the member if they choose to exercise it.
I wanted to (i) try out the new feature that lets me post messages as group admin and (ii) share my thoughts on this new responsibility. Generally, our group has been a pretty peaceful place, and those few times where conflict has occurred, we've been able to sort it out without the problems other groups have seen with posting wars and such. I have confidence we'll continue in that way. My basic philosophy here is one of light touch - I'll only step in as administrator as a last resort. I follow all the threads in this group, however I might not see an issue right away if it occurs. Feel free to PM me if you want to bring something to my attention or discuss an issue.
Most of all, I want us to have fun and enjoy each others' company, and am sure we'll keep dong just that! Just in case, though, remember I can me bought with snacks... 😀
I wanted to (i) try out the new feature that lets me post messages as group admin and (ii) share my thoughts on this new responsibility. Generally, our group has been a pretty peaceful place, and those few times where conflict has occurred, we've been able to sort it out without the problems other groups have seen with posting wars and such. I have confidence we'll continue in that way. My basic philosophy here is one of light touch - I'll only step in as administrator as a last resort. I follow all the threads in this group, however I might not see an issue right away if it occurs. Feel free to PM me if you want to bring something to my attention or discuss an issue.
Most of all, I want us to have fun and enjoy each others' company, and am sure we'll keep dong just that! Just in case, though, remember I can me bought with snacks... 😀
34msf59
>33 drneutron: Or beer, right? Thanks, for this, Jim.
36laytonwoman3rd
Good to know you have some new authority, Jim, but hopefully you will seldom or never be called upon to use it.
37drneutron
>34 msf59: 😀 Yup!
>35 scaifea: Oh, man, haven't had one of those in years! For you, anything...
>36 laytonwoman3rd: I'm not expecting to have to use it, for sure.
>35 scaifea: Oh, man, haven't had one of those in years! For you, anything...
>36 laytonwoman3rd: I'm not expecting to have to use it, for sure.
38katiekrug
Okay, but do you prefer sweet or salty snacks? I mean, if it comes down to bribery, I need to put my best offer forward...
41ronincats
Glad that Amber got preemptive, given she's such a rowdy sort!!
Hey, people, the science fiction convention BOSKONE is this weekend, it's virtual and it's only $25 with access to recordings of all the panels for a month afterwards in case you didn't make them live. Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, Jane Yolen, Ursula Vernon, Joe Abercrombie--looks like a good one!
Hey, people, the science fiction convention BOSKONE is this weekend, it's virtual and it's only $25 with access to recordings of all the panels for a month afterwards in case you didn't make them live. Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, Jane Yolen, Ursula Vernon, Joe Abercrombie--looks like a good one!
42figsfromthistle
Thanks for letting us know!
43PaulCranswick
I'll offer books as a bribe incentive!
44justchris
>33 drneutron: Thanks for the update. Hope you get to let those new tools get rusty in the toolbox.
45laytonwoman3rd
Sorry to be late posting this here, but if you're reading Ethan Canin for the AAC, Here's the link to the February thread.
46thornton37814
>33 drneutron: I'm sure you'll get requests to change the thread number on threads or correct the spelling on something from time to time! I just corrected spelling on a thread title that's been driving me crazy ever since it was originally posted in a group I administer.
47drneutron
>46 thornton37814: yup! Happy to do it.
48drneutron
Un message de votre administrateur de groupeTim and company have added a new ability for admins: I can now edit thread titles anytime, with no time limit restriction. Please PM me if you’d like me to adjust the title of your thread.
49msf59
>48 drneutron: That is awesome, Jim.
50laytonwoman3rd
>48 drneutron: That's marvelous. I won't bother you with the old ones I messed up, but grand to know it can be done now!
51jjmcgaffey
Yes, a much-desired ability!
53mahsdad
Head's up, TOR started up their eBook club again. Right now, until 11:59p Friday (5/28), you can download a ePub or Mobi version of
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo.
No clue if this is good or not, but free is free. :)
GOTO : https://ebookclub.tor.com/
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo.
No clue if this is good or not, but free is free. :)
GOTO : https://ebookclub.tor.com/
54quondame
>53 mahsdad: It is good.
55lyzard
There will be a group read next month of Anthony Trollope's The Struggles Of Brown, Jones And Robinson - I will post again when I have set up the thread (probably next Friday).
All welcome!
All welcome!
56laytonwoman3rd
The July thread is up for the American Authors Challenge. This will be a theme month, featuring Native American history, poetry stories and themes. Come join us!
57lyzard
The thread is now up for the group read of Anthony Trollope's The Struggles Of Brown, Jones, And Robinson:
Here
All welcome!
Here
All welcome!
58humouress
I'm just wondering, Jim, if you should move the links to the wiki and thread list up? For me, at least, they fall below the 'see more' box and newbies may not think to look there.
59connie53
>58 humouress: They do for me too.
60drneutron
Yeah, one of the few things I don't like about the new LT changes is the shortened group description. I haven't changed it yet because Tim indicated that they were going to add the ability to house group links over in the right column, which would save the problem. Haven't seen that implemented yet, so I guess I need to assume it's not coming soon...
61drneutron
Un message de votre administrateur de groupeI've trimmed the group description so that the group wiki links are available without having to click the "Show More" button. Hopefully this makes it a bit more convenient for folks!
63quondame
>62 ronincats: Well, we have advantages that FB doesn't, so I'll forgo the lack of a LIKE button.
64humouress
>61 drneutron: I can see it now, thanks Doc. Sorry to be a nuisance.
65drneutron
>64 humouress: not a nuisance! I’ve been meaning to do it anyway - was just hoping Tim and The Powers That Be would add the feature.
66connie53
>61 drneutron: I'm happy!
67Jenny1987
>5 cyderry: What a great idea!!
68lauralkeet
Thought this might be of general interest:
LT just released a new redesign of the member stats, retitled to "Charts and Graphs". To see yours, click on your member page and then "Charts and Graphs."
Read more and chat about it here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/334487
LT just released a new redesign of the member stats, retitled to "Charts and Graphs". To see yours, click on your member page and then "Charts and Graphs."
Read more and chat about it here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/334487
69Majel-Susan
If anybody would be interested, there's a group read happening next month (Sep) in the Geeks who love the Classics group.
The current two main candidates are O Pioneers! by Willa Cather and Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones.
We will be deciding on the book tomorrow (Aug 21), so if you wanna join: come and help us vote here!
Everyone is welcome!
The current two main candidates are O Pioneers! by Willa Cather and Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones.
We will be deciding on the book tomorrow (Aug 21), so if you wanna join: come and help us vote here!
Everyone is welcome!
70lyzard
There will be a group read of Margaret Oliphant's Salem Chapel next month. It will be conducted through the Virago group, but everyone is welcome of course. :)
I will post here again when the thread is up.
I will post here again when the thread is up.
71lyzard
The thread for the group read of Salem Chapel is now up - here.
75PaulCranswick
I just wanted to say a big thank you to all my friends that have posted messages of support and comfort to me either on my thread, by PM or elsewhere following my mum's passing. Please know that it is very much appreciated and has been a great comfort to Hani and I.
76mahsdad
Jingle Jingle
You better watch out... The Swap is coming. Start getting your WishLists in order. :)
More details this weekend!
You better watch out... The Swap is coming. Start getting your WishLists in order. :)
More details this weekend!
77amanda4242
The planning thread for next year's British Authors Challenge is up!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336553
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336553
78mahsdad
Jingle, Jingle...
Once again, its time, come on over to the Christmas Swap Page!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336572
79mahsdad
>78 mahsdad: Its been a couple days, so I wanted to boost the signal again, still plenty of time to join in the 75'r Christmas Swap!
80msf59
^My first venture into Proust and I am starting Swann's Way, the first book in his famous In Search of Lost Time series. Fortunately, I have a few LT buddies joining me on this one. I have my Penguin Drop Caps edition, with the Lydia Davis translation. If anyone would like to join our little group read, you are more than welcome. We will read it at our own leisurely pace. I am not going to set up a separate thread for this but everyone is free to leave their comments right here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336633#
-Lydia Davis
81mahsdad
>78 mahsdad: Another signal boost, come on over and join the Christmas Swap fun!
82amanda4242
The planning thread for next year's British Author Challenge is up.
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336553#
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336553#
83mahsdad
Hey its your Christmas Pest, just wanted to make sure everyone has the opportunity to join. I know not everyone sees the message threads every day, unlike crazy people like myself. If your interested, come on over.
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336572
84mahsdad
>83 mahsdad: Boosting again, anymore takers? We're at 15 right now, I'd like to see more people join, if they can.
And I promise I'll stop pestering you in a week. :)
And I promise I'll stop pestering you in a week. :)
85laytonwoman3rd
The National Book Awards for 2021 have been announced.
86lyzard
There will be a group read of Anthony Trollope's Rachel Ray next month---I will post details here when we're closer to the start.
All welcome!
All welcome!
87mahsdad
Hey its your Christmas Pest, just wanted to make sure everyone has the opportunity to join. I know not everyone sees the message threads every day, unlike crazy people like myself. If you're interested, come on over.
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336572
Last time, I promise, if you want to join us, please come along. I'll pick the Santa's on Saturday or Sunday
88amanda4242
The selections for next year's British Author Challenge have been made!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336553#7647911
https://www.librarything.com/topic/336553#7647911
90laytonwoman3rd
The selections for the 2022 American Authors Challenge have been made, and posted here. Monthly threads will be constructed as usual, once the new 75ers group has been created.
91mahsdad
Tor is doing their eBook club again. https://ebookclub.tor.com/
For the next week you can download a copy of Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
I have know idea what this is about, but free is free. :)
For the next week you can download a copy of Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
In Upright Women Wanted, award-winning author Sarah Gailey reinvents the pulp Western with an explicitly antifascist, near-future story of queer identity.
I have know idea what this is about, but free is free. :)
92quondame
>91 mahsdad: I've enjoyed Sarah Gailey's Weird West books, but this one lacked the heights of zany humor that made the others sparkle for me.
93mahsdad
>92 quondame: Interesting. At any rate, free is free, so I'll put it in the Kindle account and read it eventually. :)
94alcottacre
For those interested, I have started a thread for the "Best Surprises of 2021," books that maybe you did not expect a lot from or that you knew nothing about but were bowled over by: https://www.librarything.com/topic/337547#n7681671
95ronincats
Happy Saturday, everyone! For one day only, snag a whole bunch of amazing books, including #TheBlacktongueThief by Christopher Buehlman, #TheLibraryoftheDead by Tendai Huchu, and more as ebooks for only $2.99. What are you waiting for?!
https://www.torforgeblog.com/2021/12/18/2-99-ebook-sale-december-18-2021/?fbclid...
https://www.torforgeblog.com/2021/12/18/2-99-ebook-sale-december-18-2021/?fbclid...
96drneutron
There's this new thing I made... https://www.librarything.com/ngroups/23588/75-Books-Challenge-for-2022
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
