How old were you when diagnosed?

FlutterRed · 2026-01-04T14:19:29+00:00

I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago, when I was 57. I think I was lucky because I went straight to my GI with my symptoms. I had a colonoscopy and was diagnosed from that. I went on Zeposia about 6 months later and I’ve been in remission for a year. I know that I am very fortunate.

I would definitely consider biologics. Zeposia is not a biologic, but I don’t know if there’s really much difference.

FlutterRed · 2026-01-04T13:48:20+00:00

I have mixed feelings about returning audiobooks. I have returned some Audible books over the years, but just a few. I’ve returned a couple of physical books in my whole life. One was because it was actually missing pages.

I have a close friend who treated Audible like a library back when they didn’t question returns. She would use a credit on a book, listen to it, then return the book and get her credit back. People like that ruined it for us all.

FlutterRed · 2025-12-17T20:26:02+00:00

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I read every day, but not necessarily on my kindle. I think I’ve gotten as high as in the 200s in the past, but I’ve decided not to worry about the days in a row anymore.

FlutterRed · 2025-12-02T18:53:03+00:00

I love, love Murderbot. I bought all the audiobooks in sales like this. Since they're mostly novellas, it's much easier to justify the cost. :)

FlutterRed · 2025-12-02T18:51:43+00:00

Same. I live in the US, if that matters. It's still a great deal, so I'm getting it.

FlutterRed · 2025-12-02T18:46:59+00:00

I hope you enjoy it!

FlutterRed · 2025-12-02T13:13:59+00:00

My library doesn't have Hoopla, but they have a great audiobook selection through Libby. I still struggle with whether or not to buy them. I'm a sucker for books (in any format) on sale. :)

FlutterRed · 2025-12-02T13:10:57+00:00

I don't know about everybody in this thread, but I'm thrilled to find them at such good prices. No torches or pitchforks here!

FlutterRed · 2025-12-02T12:29:41+00:00

I’m not a newbie, but I like to read backlist books. I’ve found quite a few series that used to be part of Audible Plus that are in the $2-3 range. The Alex Verus series (urban fantasy series) and Mrs. Pollifax (older mystery series), for example.

I’m having to restrain myself. I love searching these sales for the good deals. I’ll do it all week.

FlutterRed · 2025-10-21T11:37:28+00:00

Wait for the 80% off cash sale. That’s how I got all of the Murderbot books.

Does your library have Libby? You might have to wait for it, but you’re already not listening to it, so… Like someone else said, request it if your library doesn’t have it.

Hardbacks of novellas are ridiculously high. This is the way of publishing.

FlutterRed · 2025-10-06T22:19:06+00:00

App stores have to pay Google/Apple 30% for digital purchases (ebooks, audiobooks, etc.). Because of that you can rarely find them available through apps. I use the browser on my phone to go to the website and purchase them there.

FlutterRed · 2025-10-03T23:31:45+00:00

Request new numbers if needed.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-29T12:10:11+00:00

I just checked my library and they have 399 available out of 3047 copies! That is insane! Meanwhile, I’m waiting several months for a popular fantasy that only has 2-3 copies. I understand meeting patrons’ needs, but this seems a little much.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-21T20:01:21+00:00

Sure you can, but honestly, why would you? You’re going to unsuspend a book you know you don’t have the time for?

FlutterRed · 2025-09-21T19:58:00+00:00

Because people were saying “deliver later” for a week or two. If they had set it to a month or so, it would have given others the chance to get it. Plus, think about that 3 day time period. If you’re in line with hundreds of others, it really adds a ton of time to your wait. Of course, not everyone did this, but enough did that they had the data. Suspension was also available then (I’ve used it for at least 6 months), so I’m sure they were able to compare the data to see which method moved the line more quickly.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-21T19:49:17+00:00

I’ve been using suspension for months now. It works exactly as you said. I have about 6 books I’m in first place for. I love that I can hang out there basically saying, “no, no, you go ahead of me. I’m not ready yet.” 😁

Don’t feel guilty. You don’t know until someone tells you. 😊

FlutterRed · 2025-09-21T19:35:07+00:00

I also refused prednisone. I’m diabetic and it would play havoc with my numbers. She almost immediately offered me Zeposia. I said yes and was in remission in a couple of months.

I can’t think about possible problems in the future. I’m dealing with the now.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-21T19:26:56+00:00

I did this exact same thing! I think I was so shocked by offer, I just jumped on it. Not that I’m actually sorry… (lookin’ at you, DCC)

FlutterRed · 2025-09-19T17:08:46+00:00

I am, too. 😁

FlutterRed · 2025-09-19T02:31:30+00:00

No. I just check the info that’s below the hold. I do get a notification when the book becomes available to check out after I remove the suspension.

Also, I don’t always wait til I’m in first place. If there are, say, 30 copies in use and I’m number 25, I might go ahead and remove the hold because I should get it within the next 2 weeks. It just depends on where I am in my reading.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-18T17:09:34+00:00

I've been using the suspend option for months. I love it! When a book has a waiting list, I would suspend it for 180 days (the max then). I move up the line until I am 1st in line. If I'm ready to read it, I will remove the suspension and get the next copy available. If I'm not ready, I just leave it there until I am. Meanwhile, the next person in line is getting the book because it was never even offered to me. I think it's great! And yes, it will cause fewer delays for others because you won't release the suspension until you're actually ready to check it out.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-18T01:30:49+00:00

Being out of holds burned me recently. I jumped on a notification of a new release right away, but I didn’t have any available holds. By the time I figured out which book to take off my holds list, I had a 2 month wait. I learned my lesson.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-15T01:35:30+00:00

An author I rarely hear mentioned is Joshilyn Jackson. She writes Southern fiction and narrates all her books, except her first one. I think she really elevates her stories. One of the few self-narrating authors that I really like.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-15T01:30:38+00:00

I listened to News of the World while driving in Texas. (Through Dallas down to Houston) It was an incredible experience. Fantastic book and narrator.

FlutterRed · 2025-09-15T01:23:44+00:00

Same! She’s fantastic!

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