tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post7548090840332812859..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Tell Me Something Tuesday: Do you like buddy/group reads or are you a reading loner?Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-27226810314122779462021-08-21T08:44:12.120-04:002021-08-21T08:44:12.120-04:00I've tried book clubs but suck at reading the ...I've tried book clubs but suck at reading the selected books because I'm too much of a mood reader. I've never tried buddy-reading but I imagine I'd suck at that too because of different reading paces, moody-readerness, and I don't think I really understand the "why" of buddy-reading, lol. :)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-48137361576405032002021-08-10T17:25:37.577-04:002021-08-10T17:25:37.577-04:00We did and it was fun! After is just easier for me...We did and it was fun! After is just easier for me. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-30604363155950069502021-08-09T22:53:39.731-04:002021-08-09T22:53:39.731-04:00I remember we talked about a book once or twice. I...I remember we talked about a book once or twice. I don't like the pressure of scheduled buddy reads, but I agree discussing afterward is fun!Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-69423909084212204082021-08-09T13:59:21.887-04:002021-08-09T13:59:21.887-04:00In the past, I read too fast. Now I read too slow ...In the past, I read too fast. Now I read too slow lol<br /><br />And I'm also reading books that aren't really on anyone's radar lately - or were recommended by friends so they already read it. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-51242450024225350042021-08-08T18:17:22.872-04:002021-08-08T18:17:22.872-04:00It depends on the group and the buddy. 😅
We had ...It depends on the group and the buddy. 😅<br /><br />We had a group for reading the Becky Chamber's Wayfarer series (me, Greg, Annemieke, Jolene who used to have a blog, and sometimes Heather from Random Redheaded Ramblings. It was a great group, so it's sad that series is finished. I've been doing group reads with Annemieke's Discworld group on Goodreads; it's very low-key, though. I've never participated in a book club; online or IRL.📚<br /><br />I buddy read with my son a lot. I used to with Greg, Annemieke, and Jolene, but we all seem to be not wanting to read similar books lately. 😊La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-18998835118772384752021-08-08T12:49:50.415-04:002021-08-08T12:49:50.415-04:00That would be great! I'll see if our book inte...That would be great! I'll see if our book interests ever overlap. <br /><br />And we're both on a reading mood at the same time lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68525874730428816772021-08-07T18:55:42.505-04:002021-08-07T18:55:42.505-04:00If you ever want to buddy read a book let me know....If you ever want to buddy read a book let me know. I was commenting on that over at Roberta's too. It would be super low key of course... I think we're all kinda low key that way. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-32766650409491283102021-08-06T23:28:29.559-04:002021-08-06T23:28:29.559-04:00Lol yeah, I'm not good at group anything. Even...Lol yeah, I'm not good at group anything. Even reading hahaKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-10495437356306091232021-08-06T22:10:38.049-04:002021-08-06T22:10:38.049-04:00Could not agree more! Like- when I want to talk ab...Could not agree more! Like- when I want to talk about a book, I don't want to sugarcoat it! Also cackling at "Something Bad Happens: A novel" because YES my goodness yes! I am also bad at proper timing when trying to read in sync with others, so yep, like you said, I am down for reading and then discussions, but it is not going to happen in a simultaneous way, more likely than not.Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-90901818958525280342021-08-04T12:57:21.804-04:002021-08-04T12:57:21.804-04:00This pretty much sums up my take on it. This pretty much sums up my take on it. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-36273330018220344542021-08-04T12:54:25.360-04:002021-08-04T12:54:25.360-04:00Exactly!Exactly!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-30148528144436898272021-08-04T12:54:04.025-04:002021-08-04T12:54:04.025-04:00I have a few friends that I deep dive into discuss...I have a few friends that I deep dive into discussions with but usually we have recommended the book to each other so we're not reading at the same time but talking after.<br /><br />I think Kit and I sort of buddy read a book but we read at different paces so we didn't talk until the end anyway. <br /><br />But it's always fun to discuss a book!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-17728056731746040332021-08-04T10:38:12.920-04:002021-08-04T10:38:12.920-04:00I enjoy talking about a book without someone who h...I enjoy talking about a book without someone who has also read it. That's always fun. But that's about the extent of it. Buddy reads always sound fun in theory, but I end up feeling pressure to read quickly. Which distracts from the reading experience. I tend to read slowly and others read so much faster, so they've finished the book and want to chat and move on while I'll still reading. So, not really for me. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-65784699071099345572021-08-04T05:04:39.006-04:002021-08-04T05:04:39.006-04:00"Bark Back in the Comments" LOL.
"..."Bark Back in the Comments" LOL.<br /><br />"And author/fan group reads are usually - you must be positive - affairs and I'd rather be free to talk about pros and cons so those aren't for me." "I can love a book but still want to break it down."<br />I agree. That's why you need the right person/people to do buddy reads and the likes. Plus someone who's willing to read at your own pace, or you at theirs.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79796431640504024612021-08-04T03:33:45.009-04:002021-08-04T03:33:45.009-04:00And that is why I do like blogging, cos I do get t...And that is why I do like blogging, cos I do get to share books with people :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-6399877205946199952021-08-03T20:44:24.382-04:002021-08-03T20:44:24.382-04:00THAT'S what I'm afraid of lol I'm one ...THAT'S what I'm afraid of lol I'm one of those nit picky types. I can love a book but still want to break it down.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13615903170871383812021-08-03T16:05:51.343-04:002021-08-03T16:05:51.343-04:00I was part of a book club years ago. We'd disc...I was part of a book club years ago. We'd discuss the books once everyone read it. It got awkward when everyone would gush over a book that I didn't care for at all. LOL. I wouldn't mind being part of a book club again, though.Lectrice Voracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067403176756169827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-34363379261746837402021-08-03T15:51:24.868-04:002021-08-03T15:51:24.868-04:00If I found someone reading compatible, it might be...If I found someone reading compatible, it might be fun. But my tastes and reading pace make it hard. <br /><br />I usually end up discussing it after with someone else who read it to compare notes. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-62581908651516907032021-08-03T15:50:17.586-04:002021-08-03T15:50:17.586-04:00I'm more a discuss after person lolI'm more a discuss after person lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73629747162791131662021-08-03T15:23:38.269-04:002021-08-03T15:23:38.269-04:00I think buddy reads and read-a longs are fun, and ...I think buddy reads and read-a longs are fun, and I like the idea of a bookclub (physical or online) but have never really done one. Same here about being a mood reader, which makes an actual book club kinda hard lol. I've had some fun read- a-longs with bloggers though since I started blogging! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9490011900523868192021-08-03T14:40:01.018-04:002021-08-03T14:40:01.018-04:00No, I've never been into that.No, I've never been into that. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-17519195086389101502021-08-03T12:00:59.368-04:002021-08-03T12:00:59.368-04:00I didn't really think about other genre type b...I didn't really think about other genre type book clubs. I've only seen the fan type ones or with serious books.<br /><br />I'm always a little wary to talk to people I don't know well about books because I like to get to the nitty gritty and talk about good and bad and not everyone wants that when they love something. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54965483677212986822021-08-03T11:58:49.321-04:002021-08-03T11:58:49.321-04:00That's a good way for you all to keep pace and...That's a good way for you all to keep pace and be able to discuss!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-33646715594309732562021-08-03T11:57:44.589-04:002021-08-03T11:57:44.589-04:00I think I'm more of a post reading discusser t...I think I'm more of a post reading discusser too lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-74177154877854540512021-08-03T10:42:35.101-04:002021-08-03T10:42:35.101-04:00I like book clubs, because you can read as quick/s...I like book clubs, because you can read as quick/slow as you want as long as you're finished by the meeting. I'm in two and they are a lot of fun. One is YA For Adults and it's through my library, and my sister is in that one with me. The other is one with a small group of friends and we all take turns choosing a book so it's not always a win, but I have read some books that I wouldn't have checked out otherwise which is nice!<br /><br />Lauren <br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.com