Sharing Beyond Books #459 Comment Giveaway June 17, 2023

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #458: Scattered Leaves asked: Have you ever used a book light??
Here were the responses: Fredamans stated she would use them and had ordered a couple but they never arrived.
Marjorie has never used one.
Elaine G doesn't use a book light.
Ashfa has never used one - first heard of it.

My reply is in the original post.

The Winner from SBB #458 comments is #3 ELAINE who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the (outdated) ARC/Review titles or Love and Christmas titles OR pick a book from the prior Friday Pick List - all linked near the end of the post.

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #459

(One Question.)

Marjorie asks: Do you have a favourite television show that you enjoy watching??

I still watch very little on TV beyond some news programs and occasional movies that I tape. I also tape and occasionally watch NCIS and Blacklist. A lot of times the TV is just background noise while I am doing blogs or work at home.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
June question is provided by Marjorie who gets $2.50 or a half book credit and can pick from the last Friday Pick List .

Your turn to share. Marjorie asks: Do you have a favourite television show that you enjoy watching??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles and from the prior Friday Pick List .

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until July 15, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #458 Comment Giveaway May 20, 2023

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #457: BN100 asked: What do you think is too much to pay for an ebook (depending on number of pages)? For example, saw an author price a 32 page ebook for $10.
Here were the responses:

Marjorie doesn't buy ebooks but thinks maybe $5.00 is a reasonable price.
Fredamans says "I am against paying more than $10 for an ebook." And if it gets near $20, you may as well buy the print book.
Ashfa only buys "ebooks if they are under $5." She prefers print books and doesn't mind paying for them.
Life's Simple Pleasures states she doesn't buy ebooks (no Kindle) but she also thinks $5.00 would be reasonable.
My reply is in the original post.

The Winner from SBB #457 comments is #1 MARJORIE who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the (outdated) ARC/Review titles or Love and Christmas titles OR pick a book from the prior Friday Pick List - all linked near the end of the post.

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #458

(One Question.)

Scattered Leaves asks: Have you ever used a book light??

I have had small book lights several times but I didn't use them much as my hubby did not like the light on once he was going to sleep. The ones I had looked like these:

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
May question is provided by Scattered Leaves who gets a half book credit and can pick from the last Friday Pick List .

Your turn to share. Scattered Leaves asks: Have you ever used a book light??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles and from the prior Friday Pick List .

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until June 17, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #457 Comment Giveaway April 15, 2023

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #456: Miki asked: Do you want goodies (mug, pillow, etc?) from your favourite series or do you prefer when author sticks to books only??
Here were the responses:

Kristin likes swag, favorite fuzzy socks.
Marjorie likes books with bookmark.
Fredamans prefers books only; she doesn't buy literature merchandise.
Elaine likes swag; her niece collects and buys art and boxes of favorite authors.
Anonymous would like bookish subscriptions but doesn't live in US. She would like T-shirts or a scarf of her favorite series.
My reply is in the original post. (I'm giving away most swag I've gotten over the years other than special bookmarks or a handmade gift.)

The Winner from SBB #456 comments is #1 KRISTIN who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the (outdated) ARC/Review titles or Love and Christmas titles OR pick a book from the prior Friday Pick List - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #457

(One Question.)

BN100 asks: What do you think is too much to pay for an ebook (depending on number of pages)? For example, saw an author price a 32 page ebook for $10.

I have to note that I am much more apt to buy audiobooks than print or ebooks. I rarely even pay $.99 for an ebook although I sometimes pay $1.99 or even up to $4.99 so I can get the matching audiobook at a discounted price.  If the audiobook is $7.99, I am still paying $9.98 or $12.98 for both formats.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
April question was provided by BN100 who gets a half book credit and can pick from the last Friday Pick List .

Your turn to share. BN100 asks: What do you think is too much to pay for an ebook (depending on number of pages)? For example, saw an author price a 32 page ebook for $10.
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles and from the prior Friday Pick List .

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until May 20, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #456 Comment Giveaway March 18, 2023

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.  Sorry that I am a week late posting this month. In my brain it was set for mid month.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #455: Life's Simple Pleasures asked: Has the pandemic turned you into a gardener? Be it flowers/leafy plants as a hobby or a vege gardener for food??
Two commenters added house plants during the pandemic but only one added indoor due to the pandemic. Two of us continued to work so had not new hobbies. One commenter has always had plants and needs to remember them now that she is working more hours. The sixth commenter indicated she lives in a condo so no veggie gardens.

The Winner from SBB #455 comments is #5 ASHFA who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #456

(One Question.)

Miki asks: Do you want goodies (mug, pillow, etc?) from your favourite series or do you prefer when author sticks to books only??

I did enjoy goodies, even bookmarks, for a few years. Now I rarely enter giveaways and I am apt to send mugs and t-shirts to yard sale.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
March question was provided by MIKI who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Miki asks: Do you want goodies (mug, pillow, etc?) from your favourite series or do you prefer when author sticks to books only??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until April 15, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #455 Comment Giveaway February 11, 2023

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.  I am sorry only five people commented last month but I am glad to hear from each of you. I will continue this post monthly for now.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #454: Natalia asked: What would you do if you had more free time??
Two commenters said reading and two more included reading. Two of us included decluttering, and another mentioned other household chores. One also mentioned things like crafts and baking. Finally another item mentioned was jigsaw and word puzzles. I would like those too. I was hooked on Wordle, Dordle, and Quordle for several months but when my computer got cleaned, I stopped mostly due to be tired at night.

The Winner from SBB #453 comments is #4 LIFE'S SIMPLE PLEASURES who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #455

(One Question.)

Life's Simple Pleasures asks: Has the pandemic turned you into a gardener? Be it flowers/leafy plants as a hobby or a vege gardener for food??

Since I continued working through the pandemic, I didn't add gardening as a hobby, even though I love it. However, I added six decent size plants from my husband's funeral last May. I now consider my front room with those plants as my little garden of remembrance.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
November question was provided by LIFE'S SIMPLE PLEASURES who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Life's Simple Pleasures asks: Has the pandemic turned you into a gardener? Be it flowers/leafy plants as a hobby or a vege gardener for food??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until March 11, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #454 Comment Giveaway January 17, 2023

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.  I want to stay in touch with others so for now, I will continue this post monthly.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #453: Ashfa asked: Do you enjoy reading books from villain’s POV? Who is your favorite villain??
Two commenters mentioned Maleficent. Two had no favs and the others mentioned: Vicious (V.E. Schwab), Shadow Jack from Villains Rule (M.K. Gibson) and Hades.

The Winner from SBB #453 comments is #1 FREDAMANS who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #454

(One Question.)

Natalia asks: What would you do if you had more free time??

I get in a lot of reading (listening). I've added a little more time with my Bible reading and prayer time. I've been spending more time in the kitchen since I am cooking for myself. And of course I spend much time on the computer - work and blog.

If I had more free time I would like to think I would use that time to relax a little more. Right now though, I could use time decluttering.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
November question was provided by NATALIA who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Natalia asks: What would you do if you had more free time??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until February 11, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #453 Comment Giveaway December 17, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - I am going to continue to post monthly now, probably through the end of the year. This one runs through January 14, 2023.) As much as I appreciate the six to eight regular commenters, I am thinking about ending this post. I haven't updated books for a while and I have been so busy that I am not keeping up with mail outs and payouts.  I know I will get to them but the time input adds to my work load. I checked my spreadsheet and there are five or so questions still available (that haven't been asked before) so I might continue for those. We'll see how I feel in January

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #452: Alina asked: What are some of your favorite holiday traditions??
I enjoyed the different traditions that were shared. Elaine noted that her family opens one gift on Christmas Eve. I like that and we did that when I was young. In our home, mom and dad picked the gift and it was always pajamas.

The Winner from SBB #451 comments is #2 BN100 who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #452

(One Question.)

Ashfa asks: Do you enjoy reading books from villain’s POV? Who is your favorite villain??

I have enjoyed some stories from the villain's POV. The one that comes to mind is Villains Rule. When I was looking for an image, I was reminded of: Voldemort (Harry Potter), Cornelius Snow (Hunger Games), Pennywise (It), Maleficent, and more. Of course, most of those are not from the villain's POV.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
November question was provided by ASHFA who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Ashfa asked: Do you enjoy reading books from villain’s POV? Who is your favorite villain??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
The deadline is a month, until January 14, 2023.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #452 Comment Giveaway November 19, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - I am going to continue to post monthly now, probably through the end of the year. This one runs through November 19, 2022.)

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB #451: Elizabeth asks: Where do you keep track of books that you've read, as well as want to read? Any online suggestions??
Four of us use Goodreads; three don't keep track of the books they read.

The Winner from SBB #451 comments is #2 ELAINE (lucky week!) who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #452

(One Question.)

Alina asked: What are some of your favorite holiday traditions??

I love Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. I like to go around the table and give thanks for Thanksgiving. We aren't sure what we will do this year since Bob isn't here to help cook. Heather and the girls were sick again last week so she doesn't feel like cooking. I am going to suggest we get together even if we have pizza! Its about family more than food.

For Christmas, first, I like putting out at least one of my nativity decorations. Then, I love having sentimental ornaments. I have collected ornaments on our cruises so they bring a nice memory. I will miss the hot cider my hubby made for Christmas time. Heather and I will have to figure out the recipe.

Another thing I love is filling stockings with little things - candy, gum (maybe), chapstick, soap or lotions, and at least one toy like a small Lego or special coloring book.

My son and his family are coming from Christmas - yay! I volunteered to go there since it is only one of me and five of them. But the kids really want to come here.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
November question was provided by ALINA who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Alina asked: What are some of your favorite holiday traditions??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
THE deadline is a month, until December 17.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #451 Comment Giveaway October 15, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - I am going to continue to post monthly now, probably through the end of the year. This one runs through November 19, 2022.)

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#450:  Marjorie asked: Do you still mask going shopping even though you do not have too??
Six commenters said "Yes" they are still wearing masks most of the time. Three of us said "no". We are only wearing in locations (like doctor offices) where required, or if we aren't feeling well.

The Winner from SBB#450 comments is #6 ASHFA who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #451

(One Question.)

Elizabeth asks: Where do you keep track of books that you've read, as well as want to read? Any online suggestions??

I have tracked books on Goodreads for about 10 years (even though I joined in 2008). I have kept the lists on the blog since 2009 and I've had an annual spreadsheet for four years. I have a WORD document list from 2001 to 2005. After that I had a special booklist software program from 2006 to 2009 when I started the blog. I am not sure I can find the password to access that program so that is awkward. Fortunately, I have lists of favorite authors and the books checked off on the author lists showing those read in those years.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
October question was provided by ELIZABETH who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Elizabeth asks: Where do you keep track of books that you've read, as well as want to read? Any online suggestions??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
THE deadline is a month, until November 19.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #450 Comment Giveaway September 17, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - I am going to continue to post monthly now, probably through the end of the year. This one runs through October 15, 2022.)

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#449 SCATTERED LEAVES asked: What’s your favorite pie??
We only had five commenters in addition to me. Two people named apple pie and two named pumpkin pie. The other pies named were: coconut cream pie (reminded me of my honeymoon), strawberry/rhubarb, cherry, and pecan.

The Winner from SBB#449 comments is #3 ELAINE who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #450

(One Question.)

Marjorie asks: Do you still mask going shopping even though you do not have too??

No. Our state opened up around October 2020. I didn't start going out in crowds for over a year as we were mindful of my husband's health. Over the past year I have probably worn my mask about 4 times. Twice when the activity requested it and twice the week following my quarantine from my second bout with Covid and I was out in public.  (I will say it drove me crazy when people were wearing their masks below their nose.)

Image found at RI Department of Health.

Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
September question was provided by MARJORIE who gets a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Marjorie asks: Do you still mask going shopping even though you do not have too??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
THE deadline is a month, until Octboer 15.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #449 Comment Giveaway August 20, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - I am going to continue to post monthly now, probably through the end of the year. This one runs through September 17, 2022.)

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#448 BN100 asked: Favorite ways to cool down in the heat??
We only had seven commenters in addition to me. Five people mentioned cold water or other cold drink, including iced tea. Three people mentioned ice cream and three mentioned ac, two mentioned pool, two fans, and one feet in the ocean or a tub of ice. :-) I hope everyone is staying cool!

The Winner from SBB#448 comments is #2 MIKI who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #449

(One Question.)

Scattered Leaves asks: What’s your favorite pie??

Two: cherry and pecan. When I was young I also loved shoofly pie - it is a little two sugary for me now.

Image found at Mavis Butterfield.

Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
July question was provided by SCATTERED LEAVES who gets half a GC credit.

Your turn to share. Scattered Leaves asks: What’s your favorite pie??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
THE deadline is a month, until September 17.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #448 Comment Giveaway July 23, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - I'll be traveling and visiting the northern family over the early weeks of August so the next SBB post will be August 20, 2022. Enjoy another mid year month - summer or winter!)

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#447 Ashfa asks: What are your favourite books that deals with pandemics and post-apocalyptic worlds??
We only had five commenters in additon to me. Perhaps the usual participants don't like the genre or they forgot to come back and answer.
Three of the commenters didin't have titles to offer; MaryP mentioned The Hunger Games Series, which was a good series. Fredamans shared: 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard was a pandemic book that I read in the last year and loved it!" I'll have to check into that one.

The Winner from SBB#447 comments is #2 FREDAMANS who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #448

(One Question.)

BN100 asks: Favorite ways to cool down in the heat??

I am indoors most of the time and a little surprised when I walk out into oppressive heat. I'll be visiting my son and family and expect we will spend time in their lovely pool. And I will be drinking plenty of water.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
July question was provided by BN100 who gets half a book.

Your turn to share. BN100 asks: Favorite ways to cool down in the heat??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
BECAUSE I AM TAKING VACATION TIME WITH FAMILY THE deadline is a month, until August 20.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #447 Comment Giveaway June 25, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. (Note - the next SBB post will be July 23, 2022. Enjoy your next month - summer or winter!)

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#446 Becky asked: If you had a choice, which format would you choose for all of your books (Print, ebook, or audio)??
I am all alone choosing audio. Eight of the commenters prefer print and two would choose ebooks.

The Winner from SBB#446 comments is #5 NATALIA who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #447

(One Question.)

Ashfa asks: What are your favourite books that deals with pandemics and post-apocalyptic worlds??
BECAUSE THIS QUESTION MIGHT TAKE LONGER TO CONSIDER AND ANSWER, (Plus I want a break in the next 30 days) I will leave this question and deadline for a month, until July 23.

I saw this question and started creating a list a year ago - June 2021.
The first thing I did was look up the distinction between dystopian and post-apocalyptic:

Dystopian novels often focus on societies and cultures that appear stable and well established, whereas post-apocalyptic cultures are more imbalanced or volatile. Apocalyptic: An apocalyptic novel tells the story of the end of the world, which occurs during the timeline of the story.

Common themes and situations seen in apocalyptic fiction are:

Depletion of resources
Dangerous weather patterns and/or exposure to the elements
Radiation after a nuclear war
Pandemic sickness (causing extreme loss of life)
Loss of technology
Nomadic living
Group dynamics in survival situations

I think my favorite trope is surviving after loss of technology.
My list includes close to 50 books (without including fantasy/zombie worlds EXCEPT for D. J. Molles which would add another 25+) broken down as follows:
Finished series = 9
Series in progress read more than one = 6
Have read/listened to one and plan more = 15
Series I want to try: 18

CLASSICs: Alas Babylon by Pat Frank -- Written in 1959 about surviving nuclear holocaust.
Earth Abides: The 60th Anniversary Edition By: George R. Stewart – Written in 1949. One man survives deadly disease.
Classics To be read: The Last Man by Mary Shelley
The Day Of The Triffids Audiobook By John Wyndham

My Favorites include the two classics; all series/books by D.J. Molle; The Survivalist Series by A. American (10 books); After It Happened Series by Devon C. Ford (12 books); several economic collapse series by Mark Goodwin (Christian principles) (Over 15 books in 4 series); The Ranch: Jack Sterlings (6 books).
Two stand-alone titles: The Road By: Cormac McCarthy – Bleak story of father and son crossing wasteland Amercia.
(eBook) When the English Fall: A Novel by David Williams – How would a loss of technology impact Amish community?

I have too many to list. If any one would like my list, feel free to provide your email and I will send it along.

Here are other lists that might help you identify favorites:
The 50 Greatest Apocalypse Novels
The Differences (and Similarities) Between Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Dystopian vs. Apocalyptic Fiction: What’s the difference?
Genre Guide: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction for Teens

Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel The Road. (Dimension Films)
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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
June questions were provided by Becky and Ashfa so they get half a book or $2.50.

Your turn to share. Ashfa asks: What are your favourite books that deals with pandemics and post-apocalyptic worlds??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
BECAUSE THIS QUESTION MIGHT TAKE LONGER TO CONSIDER AND ANSWER, (Plus I want a break in the next 30 days) I will leave this question and deadline for a month, until July 23.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #446 Comment Giveaway June 11, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#445 Faith Hope and Cherry Tea asked: How about annotated books? Do you like to know what local language, customs, dialogue are referring to in annotations? preferred or not?
Four commenters were okay with annotations, two were okay with glossary type information, two will look up info if they want to, one didn't like annotations in a book, and one never read any with annotation.

The Winner from SBB#445 comments is #1 MARY P who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #446

(One Question.)

Becky asks: If you had a choice, which format would you choose for all of your books (Print, ebook, or audio)??

There was a similar question in 2011 - So maybe we'll see if preferences have changed in 11 years. I don't think I would like to be limited to only one format, but if I had to pick only one format it would be audio for sure.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.

Your turn to share. Becky asks: If you had a choice, which format would you choose to for all of your books (Print, ebook, or audio)??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #445 Comment Giveaway May 28, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#444 Natalija asksed Which movie have you watched the most times??
I really enjoyed seeing your favorite movies. Pride and Prejudice got 2 picks, otherwise we had a variety including: comedy (Meet the Parents and Meet the Frockers), romantic comedy (While You Were Sleeping, The Proposal, and You've Got Mail). crime drama (The Godfather), classics (The Sound of Music and Blue Hawaii), Action Thriller (Die Hard), historical fiction (Robinhood and The Gladiator), sci fi (original Star Wars), and post-apocalyptic (The Postman).

The Winner from SBB#444 comments is #9 Life's Simple Pleasure who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #445

(One Question.)

Faith Hope and Cherry Tea asks: How about annotated books? Do you like to know what local language, customs, dialogue are referring to in annotations? preferred or not?

I'm not sure I have seen too many fiction books that are annotated. Sometimes they have a glossary of words. I do like that when there are unusual words, customs, or places that would benefit with that information.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
NATALIA and FHCT get the $2.50 credit for the questions in May.

Your turn to share. Faith Hope and Cherry Tea asks: How about annotated books? Do you like to know what local language, customs, dialogue are referring to in annotations? preferred or not?

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #444 Comment Giveaway May 14, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books. Sorry for the gap since 4/2/2022

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#443 Miki asks: What kind of book signing do you prefer? In convention? in little bookstore? Where you can bring your own books or where you must buy one during the signing??

4 commenters prefer bookstore settings. 4 haven't been to either but 2 think they would prefer bookstore, and another commenter would pick the smaller crowd. Marjoried doesn't like either book signing setting, and Fredamans likes both.

The Winner from SBB#443 comments is #3 MARJORIE who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #444

(One Question.)

Natalija asks: Which movie have you watched the most times??

I was thinking we have had a similar question but I checked and not quite. The movies I am always happy to watch, and have watched the most times are: #1 While You Were Sleeping, #2 Robinhood (Kevin Costner) and #3 The Postman.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.
MIKI gets the $2.50 credit for the question in April.

Your turn to share. Natalija asks: Which movie have you watched the most times??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 5 PM central.

Sharing Beyond Books #443 Comment Giveaway April 2, 2022

Welcome to Sharing Beyond Books.

Thanks to everyone who commented on the last question.
Last post SBB#442 Nikki asked: Now now let's be honest please. Do you secretly like reading spoilers?? Books, movies, etc ?
Three commenters don't like to read spoilers; three do read spoilers. One commenter checks ratings before buying a book and another checks reviews - but doesn't read the endings!
Thanks all for sharing!

For US participants: I need to update and refill the books available to US winners. I have used "Love" and "Christmas" titles as well as ARC titles. Since the supply is lower, I have author collections I could choose from, mostly romance - historical, suspense and some contemporary. What genres/books/authors would you like me to include?

The Winner from SBB#442 comments is #6 LINDA who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the Updated (**Finally!) ARC/Review titles or (recently updated) Love and Christmas titles - all linked near the end of the post. -- [9-18-2021 I have added a new box and crossed off books no longer available through August 2021.]

Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #443

(One Question.)

Miki asks: What kind of book signing do you prefer?In convention? in little bookstore? Where you can bring your own books or where you must buy one during the signing??

I have done both -- getting books signed at a convention and getting books signed at a bookstore. Both times I bought the books. I think I prefer the bookstore atmosphere. It was less crowded, more intimate.

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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month, I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a 1/2 book choice or $2.50 towards GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! The supply of questions is dwindling so share some if you think of any -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify them.

Your turn to share. Miki asks: What kind of book signing do you prefer?In convention? in little bookstore? Where you can bring your own books or where you must buy one during the signing??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Updated ARC and Other books, including the "Love" and Christmas titles all in one post.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on the question above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made through Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 5 PM central.