tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post1138847544428235117..comments2024-03-27T16:57:59.249-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Tell Me Something TuesdayKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-16180441435580569722019-05-20T00:31:26.029-04:002019-05-20T00:31:26.029-04:00Yes, I think book reviews are invaluable fir weedi...Yes, I think book reviews are invaluable fir weeding out books I would have wasted time on. 👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-81143764632724899342019-05-19T10:04:21.422-04:002019-05-19T10:04:21.422-04:00I am actually the same. I don't always read th...I am actually the same. I don't always read the same books as some of my book blogging faves, but I follow for their personality or to show my support. And I don't always add books to my tbr right away but sometimes after a while, seeing them across a lot of book blogs with positive reviews draws me in!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-16691668271486031772019-05-13T11:38:09.540-04:002019-05-13T11:38:09.540-04:00I actually had the chance to meet Lauren (Shooting...I actually had the chance to meet Lauren (Shooting Stars) when she was in NY and I love her. She's just as sweet in person as she is over at her blog. I always love to read her book reviews, too, though our tastes aren't very similar. But I don't think that always matters, like you said, because it's the way a blogger conveys what they've read that can sway me to pick up a book I might not have read otherwise. Does that make sense? I need more coffee :) mypixiebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135461083810124483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86253098893192386932019-05-11T16:10:38.939-04:002019-05-11T16:10:38.939-04:00I actually love reading reviews, its probably my f...I actually love reading reviews, its probably my favorite thing about book blogging, I love seeing their personality that shines through in those reviews and seeing structure, humor and more. Lover Of Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815249440754171341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-56097183382881302642019-05-11T05:28:35.276-04:002019-05-11T05:28:35.276-04:00Same. I'm about 30% the books and 70% the peop...Same. I'm about 30% the books and 70% the people when visiting blogs, lol. In my current reading/blogging slump, the thing I've missed most is the people.Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-77019722538951393192019-05-11T03:57:21.164-04:002019-05-11T03:57:21.164-04:00Same!! No one I follow has quite the same taste as...Same!! No one I follow has quite the same taste as me. You're one of the few bloggers I've even read a few of the same books as lol. But I like following book blogs because book bloggers are my people now. But I definitely use reviews on GR to help me decide when I'm considering a book, and there are some bloggers whose opinions I trust more than average if they've happened to have read that book or if they review a new-to-me book.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-63381559678575548582019-05-09T23:04:51.928-04:002019-05-09T23:04:51.928-04:00I follow every single one of these blogs! I love t...I follow every single one of these blogs! I love that Greg can talk comics with me, and I love his feature about bad movies. He's hilarious! I don't read a lot of thrillers, but I appreciate his reviews and enjoy how he writes them. <br /><br />Jen feeds my TBR Monster every week or so when she does her posts about new releases. I love and hate her for it! <br /><br />Roberta and I don't read the same books either, but I love her obsession with Dr. Who, and how she always uses GIFs from that show in her posts. Her TTT posts are always fun to read!<br /><br />I love that Amber is a dedicated blogger! I now associate the name Matt with Amber's blog, since she'll use his name to comment when hers isn't working or available, haha. Mamber? Ambett? I'm always bad at combining names! <br /><br />Lauren and Lina don't typically read the same things I do, but there blogs have always been a constant and I enjoy their personal touches. Bark's is always good for a pet picture!<br /><br />My second attempt at blogging has been drastically different from my first! The people, the blogs, the content...everything. I love that I've made new friends, because I still keep in touch with others that no longer blog, and enjoy where I'm at right now. Blogging is work, and it does take a lot of time, and we don't always have enough of it. Right now all my kiddos are at home, and I want to give them as much of my attention as possible, so most of my blogging is done while they're asleep. <br /><br />I do like reading other book reviews, but only for books I don't plan on reading, or that I haven't heard of before. I'll also read reviews for books I've already read, because I don't want to spoil anything for myself. Even non-spoilery reviews can tell you a lot about a book. I like going into them without knowing anything! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-32483896792040313202019-05-09T20:00:51.442-04:002019-05-09T20:00:51.442-04:00I enjoy the book blogging world even though I'...I enjoy the book blogging world even though I've been taking more breaks. I do add a lot to my tbr as I just love to try almost anything. Oh and I love several of those people there too! You are also one of my fave bloggers and I enjoy all your posts and comments!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-52895832288961473722019-05-09T14:38:52.414-04:002019-05-09T14:38:52.414-04:00Gosh, we are old in the blogging world, so old. Wh...Gosh, we are old in the blogging world, so old. When I think back of those I first interacted with...I do not think anyone is left. I found new ones along the way and then those went away. Sad. But here we still are! :D Wohoo.<br /><br />Haha, I should not add more books, but I still do ;)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76797064626295118642019-05-09T13:58:01.940-04:002019-05-09T13:58:01.940-04:00Agreed! I just like seeing people happily talking ...Agreed! I just like seeing people happily talking about books - whatever they are!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85287140692435759052019-05-09T13:57:21.003-04:002019-05-09T13:57:21.003-04:00Me too! I know people hate those 3 or below star r...Me too! I know people hate those 3 or below star reviews but I find them so helpful and actually buy more books with those than 5 stars. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-48860319682281212312019-05-09T13:56:41.299-04:002019-05-09T13:56:41.299-04:00I hear you! I had volunteered at animal shelters f...I hear you! I had volunteered at animal shelters for years but once I did it for a living and dealt with all the horrible human beings I was so burned out that I didn't do anything with them for almost a decade. <br /><br />Sometimes hobbies should remain hobbies!<br /><br />I do read reviews if I'm buying a book but I answered this question geared more towards why I read blog reviews even though they aren't for books I would typically read. <br /><br />I'm like a PI when I'm going to buy a book. I probably read too many reviews then lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-14273772960833960372019-05-09T04:03:18.441-04:002019-05-09T04:03:18.441-04:00I enjoy reading blog reviews because I love seeing...I enjoy reading blog reviews because I love seeing the thoughts of others, especially when it's a blogger I follow a lot because I trust their thoughts a little bit more. I agree that I tend to go to goodreads if I'm planning on buying a book because that's where I can scope out people's thoughts and help guide me about whether I should put my money in for a new book. I would say reviews convince me to buy many books but I am trying to be better, but even if it doesn't convince me to buy, it's good to see their thoughts on books. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-52864478611142083462019-05-09T02:09:33.513-04:002019-05-09T02:09:33.513-04:00I read 1 and 2 star reviews to see the negatives p...I read 1 and 2 star reviews to see the negatives people write about the books as that tells me more about the writing, characters, plot etc than gushing 5 star reviews! It helps me make an informed choice about future reading! I like seeing what my blogging friends are reading and I do sometimes pick up things I wouldn't normally read based on their reviews.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53655596376240613332019-05-08T16:08:48.530-04:002019-05-08T16:08:48.530-04:00😭 😊 😘
Writing book blurbs for a living wouldn&...😭 😊 😘<br /><br />Writing book blurbs for a living wouldn't be so bad LOL. But a professional reviewer? Nope - if being a professional radio host taught me something, it's that certain things should remain hobbies. Doing them for a living kills all the joy. I'm flattered though! And same for me - I always have fun reading your posts, because they're so lively and straightforward.<br /><br />I have to admit I tend to read review for books I might be interested into, because I need to know if that would be money well spent...but I usually read your reviews (along with some other friends') even if the book is not my thing...then maybe I don't comment because I don't know what to say LOL 😳.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53363920662101646492019-05-08T15:52:27.724-04:002019-05-08T15:52:27.724-04:00It' rare for me to add books these days but ev...It' rare for me to add books these days but every once in awhile I can be convinced to stray outside my zone. Especially now that I have Libby/ I'm more willing to try things with the library app. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39400812272943753602019-05-08T15:51:23.655-04:002019-05-08T15:51:23.655-04:00You must check out her blog! I think you would lik...You must check out her blog! I think you would like it. <br /><br />It is weird to spend so much time on this since it's just a hobby but I really do believe that it's hard to find this bookish connection anywhere else. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-88110471216137124482019-05-08T15:49:54.904-04:002019-05-08T15:49:54.904-04:00I usually read really fast but Amber has me beat t...I usually read really fast but Amber has me beat these past few months!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-38853411071863000662019-05-08T15:49:01.474-04:002019-05-08T15:49:01.474-04:00Ha! There are many blogging existential crisis lol...Ha! There are many blogging existential crisis lol<br /><br />Should I keep blogging? Does anyone care?? Why bother???Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71974989561135464952019-05-08T15:47:54.803-04:002019-05-08T15:47:54.803-04:00Oh yes! I definitely do that too. Which I hadn'...Oh yes! I definitely do that too. Which I hadn't thought of. It's interesting to see how we take away different things from the same book.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86554749366680795352019-05-08T15:46:52.553-04:002019-05-08T15:46:52.553-04:00We do!!! lol
You don't need blogger - you hav...We do!!! lol<br /><br />You don't need blogger - you have a direct line to me so ha! Take that blogger!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-78600236369144375362019-05-08T15:46:19.456-04:002019-05-08T15:46:19.456-04:00It seems to be true for a lot of us. I think we...It seems to be true for a lot of us. I think we're all readers and that matters more than the genres.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-67942032002784558982019-05-08T15:45:32.514-04:002019-05-08T15:45:32.514-04:00The excitement over a book seems to be infectious ...The excitement over a book seems to be infectious even if it's not a genre you would read.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9994895185081132622019-05-08T15:44:34.201-04:002019-05-08T15:44:34.201-04:00NOPE! I've met you and you are in fact an ador...NOPE! I've met you and you are in fact an adorable human being and ray of sunshine!!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-6859675269030727302019-05-08T13:04:25.042-04:002019-05-08T13:04:25.042-04:00I completely agree with this. I will admit that I&...I completely agree with this. I will admit that I've been slacking with commenting on blogs lately, but I am always around lurking. LoL Even if it's not a book I'd read, it's still entertaining to read someone's review. Sometimes I even find myself interested in a book I wouldn't normally choose for myself because of a review I read. But, I'll be honest, I only really trust the reviews from fellow bloggers that I follow. I don't tend to read all the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916755699616389906noreply@blogger.com