tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.comments2023-10-15T10:55:42.537-05:00This That and the Other ThingRAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comBlogger7838125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-19590852547349010332022-10-03T10:23:27.733-05:002022-10-03T10:23:27.733-05:00My review style has definitely changed over the ye...My review style has definitely changed over the years. I used to write long, elaborate reviews for every book and now I just stick to bite-sized reviews for everything. It's nice that you've found a new system that seems to be working!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-54473109985384790772022-10-02T14:49:09.974-05:002022-10-02T14:49:09.974-05:00I like your idea of Blogging Through- seems like a...I like your idea of Blogging Through- seems like a good way to spice up book reviewing. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-61986619767134076562022-10-01T06:47:20.195-05:002022-10-01T06:47:20.195-05:00I actually remember reading your Closer to Okay po...I actually remember reading your Closer to Okay post. It is an interesting way to blog and review simultaneously. Maybe if I was more of a natural writer, this wouldn't sound so hard to me, but I love what you did. My reviews have changed in that they are less structured. I used to feel I had to adhere to a certain format, and now, I just let it all pour out. It's been very freeing for me, and I find my reviews are written a lot quicker too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-57700462042385933822022-09-27T11:18:24.701-05:002022-09-27T11:18:24.701-05:00Your new review format sounds good. Enjoy your we...Your new review format sounds good. Enjoy your week and your books!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-5297446444353618992022-09-27T09:36:49.404-05:002022-09-27T09:36:49.404-05:00Fortunately, for me and those I love, Covid was a ...Fortunately, for me and those I love, Covid was a nuisance, nothing more, so I can't say the book was hard to read, though I imagine it could be for someone who lost someone. RAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-33939462009390661452022-09-26T19:43:03.125-05:002022-09-26T19:43:03.125-05:00I review books the same way I always did. I read,...I review books the same way I always did. I read, review and go onto the next one. Sometimes I don't even feel like reviewing, but I do it anyway. I'm a creature of habit :) Have a great week!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-6734817766725436202022-09-26T16:49:21.542-05:002022-09-26T16:49:21.542-05:00Wow this does sound timely even though it was writ...Wow this does sound timely even though it was written before the pandemic. Have you ever seen the movie Contagion? Watching that now is eerily prescient as well. anyway, "See the avalanche coming" does sound kind of chilling. It's hard to read about since it hits so close to home, I would imagine? Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-61225899118281642942022-09-26T11:40:01.156-05:002022-09-26T11:40:01.156-05:00Sounds like a fun book, but I do enjoy reality. Un...Sounds like a fun book, but I do enjoy reality. Unbelievable aspects make the editor in my cringe. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-29991173294190604262022-09-26T11:38:10.864-05:002022-09-26T11:38:10.864-05:00I will need to check out your new format. It sound...I will need to check out your new format. It sounds fascinating. When I first started my blog--especially if it was a long book or one I felt needed a deeper dive--I would discuss it, sometimes in multiple posts. I don't have as much blogging time these days, so I don't always do that. I offer a First Chapter Review at my blog where I read the first chapter and provide my thoughts on the cover art, the first chapter, and state whether or not I will continue. That frees me up to DNF a book if I want. <br /><br />Definitely love to see vlogging and reviews on other social media platforms to get quick tidbits. <br /><br />Hope you have a great blogging and reading week.<br /><br />https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2022/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_0834401775.htmlCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-68821570327255824452022-09-26T11:14:42.141-05:002022-09-26T11:14:42.141-05:00Interesting new style for reviewing. I stick to th...Interesting new style for reviewing. I stick to the basics and have for years. Come see my week <a href="https://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2022/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_0404473670.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-44948795081599740792022-09-26T10:05:22.307-05:002022-09-26T10:05:22.307-05:00I like your ideas for blogging instead of reviewin...I like your ideas for blogging instead of reviewing.pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-41048078914493794772022-09-26T07:41:39.822-05:002022-09-26T07:41:39.822-05:00I go back and forth with my book reviews - I like ...I go back and forth with my book reviews - I like the idea of blogging through a book but then I don't know if I'd have the time. Often my Goodreads summaries are: "Pretty good book." And that's that! lol My weekly update is here: http://www.lyndonperrywriter.com/2022/09/book-date-monday-7.htmlLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998346902027037420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-56409041647900995282022-09-23T19:34:18.619-05:002022-09-23T19:34:18.619-05:00It often happens to me that I read books where the...It often happens to me that I read books where the author gets the details wrong and they usually bug me. I am reading a book right now set in Seattle area, where I live. The author referred to the ocean (Pacific) but the body of water off of Seattle is the Puget Sound, specifically Elliott Bay. The Pacific Ocean is miles away, across the Olympic Mountain range. Later the author did mention the Puget Sound, so she got it eventually but hadn't gone back and corrected her first comment. Sigh.<br /><br />Audiobook mispronunciation is another thing I notice. Place names are often pronounced a particular way in the area and the narrator and the publisher of the audiobook should do their homework to find out how to pronounce place names. An example that seems to come up here in the PacNW is mispronouncing Spokane as Spoke-cane instead of correctly Spoke-can.<br /><br />Good topic.<br /><br />I'm looking for an opportunity to discuss our random thoughts: <a href="https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2022/09/random-thoughts-1.html" rel="nofollow">Random Thoughts #1</a>Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-87144513917864053332022-03-16T11:23:18.241-05:002022-03-16T11:23:18.241-05:00I found out about this author when I went to work ...I found out about this author when I went to work at the W almost 2 years ago and was looking at the W website on notable graduates. I immediately orders Amethyst Heart and absolutely loved it. I will be checking out her other books. Great interview.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-54348392216852610592021-07-25T00:56:18.392-05:002021-07-25T00:56:18.392-05:00Yes, the save for later would be great. Often I...Yes, the save for later would be great. Often I'll write a review and then schedule it for my blog for a week or so afterwards. I'd like to put my review into their system first and then only post it when the review goes live so all I have to do is add the links.Davida Chazan (The Chocolate Lady)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13862954387314281089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-77598435761440209302021-07-22T16:53:07.984-05:002021-07-22T16:53:07.984-05:00Agree about the vaccine. Hope you are having a gre...Agree about the vaccine. Hope you are having a great week!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-23084395285396515112021-07-19T23:59:43.765-05:002021-07-19T23:59:43.765-05:00All good suggestions. I particularly like the &quo...All good suggestions. I particularly like the "Save for Later" button.<br />I have occasionally thought it would be nice if NetGalley required readers to have a minimum feedback ratio (even if only 30% or such) and actually post some reviews. I have seen members with many, many books and no feedback or reviews. Maybe they are getting the "Read Now" titles. <br />Discussion Challenge is nice. Thanks for opening a discourse. :-)Martha Eskuchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403539348594584733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-57692195321033638652021-07-19T09:41:52.613-05:002021-07-19T09:41:52.613-05:00Those are great NetGalley suggestions, especially ...Those are great NetGalley suggestions, especially putting special instructions on the Feedback page. That would be so simple and convenient! Book of Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259592113584639013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-54000725052284380562021-07-19T08:55:16.640-05:002021-07-19T08:55:16.640-05:00Great post! I agree with it all especially the &q...Great post! I agree with it all especially the "Save for Later" button. That would be extremely helpful.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-8975003519266691112021-07-19T08:52:45.730-05:002021-07-19T08:52:45.730-05:00I'm with you on the vaccines and getting the i...I'm with you on the vaccines and getting the info from your doctor. I'm sorry about you reading slump. I hope it eases up soon. Great NetGalley post!<br /><br />Have a great week!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-89881195069880107592021-07-19T08:50:45.330-05:002021-07-19T08:50:45.330-05:00Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog. I ec...Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog. I echo your "get the vaccine" information you need!<br /><br />Enjoy your books.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-50951919229130109912021-07-18T14:07:50.833-05:002021-07-18T14:07:50.833-05:00Yes, to all!Yes, to all!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-64772630275566217742021-07-18T05:26:54.577-05:002021-07-18T05:26:54.577-05:00I agree with all of these! I agree with all of these! Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-10329391700168761742021-07-17T10:16:45.841-05:002021-07-17T10:16:45.841-05:00I like all of these, but I would love to see a can...I like all of these, but I would love to see a cancel button too ( you can do this on Edelweiss now). Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-35249561380865360122021-07-06T06:00:52.543-05:002021-07-06T06:00:52.543-05:00For me the Thayne book was just ok. I loved that B...For me the Thayne book was just ok. I loved that Brenda Novak combined Whiskey Creek and Silver Springs with her new one - and wrapped up that plot point from the WC series. That always bothered me.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.com