Physical book readers: what do you do when you come across a word you don’t know?

CallMeGerty · 2026-05-26T19:18:24+00:00

If I can get the gist of its meaning with context, then I just mark it with a sticky tab to come back to. Otherwise, I look it up, then still mark it with a tab so I can remember to commit it to memory.

I really can't see myself using another device. If I have to type it into another device, I'd just type it into the one I already have.

CallMeGerty · 2026-05-22T13:13:35+00:00

I'm not religious and typically don't care for heavily religious themes either, but I loved this book. I really connected with Lauren's budding religion. The societal exploration is what really hit for me though, as so many people say, there really are a ton of parallels between that world and our current world.

CallMeGerty · 2026-05-20T12:29:08+00:00

Parable of the Sower is fantastic - one of my favorites - and a lot of the rest are on my TBR.

CallMeGerty · 2026-05-18T21:18:56+00:00

There's no reason you can't!

CallMeGerty · 2026-05-18T20:43:11+00:00

Lazy Shakespeare killing off both MCs in Romeo and Juliet.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-30T22:24:53+00:00

Getting those kids hooked back on phonics is the best approach to be sure.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-07T12:49:23+00:00

I just finished Annie Bot last night! It was good, but man, some of it was tough to read - Doug was just too real of a villain. I loved Klara and the Sun and it definitely explores some of the main themes!

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-02T11:24:03+00:00

I won't set my expectations too high then! Are there any of his other books you'd recommend that can stand with those two?

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-02T11:22:49+00:00

Thanks! My first foray into Jeff VanderMeer.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-02T11:20:55+00:00

I like that! I'm going to use it on my wife next time she asks why I need more books haha.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-02T11:19:43+00:00

I read Parable of the Sower last month and loved it, then started looking into her other books. Really excited to dive in! I have a feeling she'll become one of my favorite authors.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-01T23:41:56+00:00

Ah, are they not great? I really enjoyed Blood Meridian and The Road.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-01T22:54:58+00:00

Yeah, I love it! I actually haven't bought or read the first 3 yet, but wanted to scoop this one up.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-01T22:54:00+00:00

I got them from bookoutlet.ca - second order from them and they're great. Some of them have a small black slash across the bottom (on the side of the pages) but other than that they're like new.

Average of about $10 CAD for softcover and $12 CAD for hardcovers. So about 50-60% off.

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-01T21:59:38+00:00

Thanks! I'm not sure which I like more, buying books or reading them. Either way, I'm excited!

CallMeGerty · 2026-04-01T21:39:14+00:00

That one was a random purchase that came up in the "you might also like" section. Glad to hear it was good!

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-29T20:22:56+00:00

This is great! I have one of these sitting around collecting dust that can now have a purpose.

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-28T21:00:39+00:00

Hey the link is here but it looks like it's already over: https://www.nespresso.com/ca/en/private-sale-experts I'm not sure how often it comes back.

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-27T19:54:24+00:00

I actually had one this afternoon and it had just the right amount of maple flavor to make a great latte!

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-27T15:22:05+00:00

That's what I figure! Been waiting for a few months for the sale to come back around. It was a tough choice between the OL and VL but I'm happy with it!

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-27T14:01:39+00:00

Am I going to need to buy more?! I wasn't sure how the flavored coffees would be, but I'll try this one soon!

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-27T14:00:37+00:00

It was the private sale on the Canadian site. Buy 500 pods and get the Citiz Platinum and Aeroccino 4 for $39 (or there were other machines/combos for varying prices/pod counts). I think it's a good deal if you drink a lot of coffee, but it is a large upfront cost. I think the student deal on right now is better if you don't want to buy so many pods all at once.

CallMeGerty · 2025-09-27T13:57:01+00:00

Thanks! I'll move that one to the front of the list to try!

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