tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post1718824333677654005..comments2024-03-27T16:57:59.249-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: tell me something tuesdayKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-81111856112767853442018-04-21T13:24:21.105-04:002018-04-21T13:24:21.105-04:00I think it's sensible to not review too early ...I think it's sensible to not review too early and not put the pressure on. I'm much more chill about my ARCs, in fact I really need to stop having them I'm that far behind but I never feel stressed about it. It's just one of them for me. I fall behind but oh well. Reviews are reviews.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-16235770289680839592018-04-15T11:09:50.008-04:002018-04-15T11:09:50.008-04:00Early reviews and huge Mailbox haul posts were kin...Early reviews and huge Mailbox haul posts were kind of common years ago when there wasn't twitter/SM hype so it was a way to get word out but yeah - it came off as bragging (even though in *most* cases it wasn't intended that way) and caused more friction than help for a book.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-46002481468619371312018-04-15T08:17:47.417-04:002018-04-15T08:17:47.417-04:00Quote: "people are posting stack after stack ...Quote: "people are posting stack after stack of arc's & writing reviews for the most hyped books 6 months in advance".<br />LOL, it seems a bit...extreme. Now that sounds more like bragging than anything - or at least trying to pimp one's blog the hard way...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13491836219944179322018-04-14T09:21:07.272-04:002018-04-14T09:21:07.272-04:00I stay away from hyped books - except for Starry E...I stay away from hyped books - except for Starry Eyes - but it's Jenn Bennett and I love all her books :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68485631952132232542018-04-14T09:20:12.054-04:002018-04-14T09:20:12.054-04:00Same - I do Goodreads and twitter and usually a co...Same - I do Goodreads and twitter and usually a cover pic on Instagram when I get the book.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-74850612905951903552018-04-14T09:19:39.720-04:002018-04-14T09:19:39.720-04:00Most of the very early (like 4-6 months) early rev...Most of the very early (like 4-6 months) early reviewing happened years ago. I don't see it too much now. I think we've all learned that it's counter productive. <br /><br />Talking about it on Goodreads/twitter is probably good for getting the word out but formal reviews are forgotten. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60093068693321179392018-04-14T03:42:59.427-04:002018-04-14T03:42:59.427-04:00Sounds like you've got your methods of bloggin...Sounds like you've got your methods of blogging all figured out! About the early ARC reviews, it seems most pubs don't even want us posting reviews until close to the release date. Like you said, I think people prob just forget if the book is reviewed too early. I just mention the book in my weekly update posts and maybe add my initial thoughts on GR and then wait til closer to release for full review.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-22926900741363297162018-04-13T00:46:56.511-04:002018-04-13T00:46:56.511-04:00I also review ARCs closer to its release. I will d...I also review ARCs closer to its release. I will do a quick post on Instagram and Goodreads when I finish reading it :)Zeee @ I Heart Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120545951032621199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-50592054287452872622018-04-12T16:04:33.715-04:002018-04-12T16:04:33.715-04:00Same! Lesson learned!Same! Lesson learned!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-40600645392492032192018-04-12T16:04:08.639-04:002018-04-12T16:04:08.639-04:00If it's waaaay ahead of time I might do an OMG...If it's waaaay ahead of time I might do an OMG - you really want to pre-order this one type of post but other wise I wait until 1-2 weeks before or the day of.<br /><br />Of course, having said that, I screwed up and posted a review over a month early in March lol I didn't realize I was doing it though.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-64867691857243952382018-04-12T16:02:12.506-04:002018-04-12T16:02:12.506-04:00I don't read too far ahead anymore but 2-3 wee...I don't read too far ahead anymore but 2-3 weeks is my average. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-12172956174057586632018-04-12T16:01:35.948-04:002018-04-12T16:01:35.948-04:00I think some early hype helps but after awhile peo...I think some early hype helps but after awhile people just forget the book. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-55271275227598800892018-04-11T22:38:37.447-04:002018-04-11T22:38:37.447-04:00I haven't been blogging for a while . I wait t...I haven't been blogging for a while . I wait to read hype books lately and I haven't really reviewed books on goodreads :) Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-84685797476298763392018-04-11T20:25:15.968-04:002018-04-11T20:25:15.968-04:00I agree with not reviewing books too early. I aspi...I agree with not reviewing books too early. I aspire to have my review up during the month of publication, either before or after. I understand being excited about a review book, and wanting to read it right away, but when I see reviews for books 6 months before they come out, I think that is too early. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43682449773576167562018-04-11T18:52:08.342-04:002018-04-11T18:52:08.342-04:00Yeah I'm about like you now. I post when I pos...Yeah I'm about like you now. I post when I post and there's not much pressure which is nice. I do read most of my books 3-6 months ahead of release but I just schedule them for release week and wait. I do post those go Goodreads but no big issue with it there. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-7748892377939586352018-04-11T18:33:20.900-04:002018-04-11T18:33:20.900-04:00YES! I feel the same way and I never know what the...YES! I feel the same way and I never know what the right time to post new books is! Should you post ARC reviews way in advance? A little in advance? On publication day?? There are so many options! Great post!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71964727988720673092018-04-11T18:13:10.341-04:002018-04-11T18:13:10.341-04:00In a past blogging life I used to really get stres...In a past blogging life I used to really get stressed about it and overload myself. Now I post reviews for things I've read when I feel like it unless it's a review copy which I try to be punctual about and as I'm far more selective on the review copies I don't feel snowed under any more. :)<br />Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-20716543709837657372018-04-11T17:54:36.348-04:002018-04-11T17:54:36.348-04:00And yes to all of this! I am still reading books f...And yes to all of this! I am still reading books from ALA in Dallas! But I'm making my way though. I think a lot of us bloggers who are left don't care so much about the new and shiny and like discovering older titles and authors with a backlist. <br /><br />And you know I love you back!<br /><br />But I'm reading for FUN right now and I just finishedmy 4 or 5th 4&5 star books! It's been years since that happened because I was reading for reviews rather than for myself. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86069474989931972972018-04-11T17:51:45.207-04:002018-04-11T17:51:45.207-04:00Yes. you were there for all of it - the BEA/ALA/bo...Yes. you were there for all of it - the BEA/ALA/book envy stuff that was going on. It was so disheartening that I almost gave up too. I ended up sticking around but really pulled away from the community as a way to survive it. <br /><br />I'm just now getting back into *meeting* other bloggers and back into SM. I'm much more discerning with who I follow too. I want to follow bloggers that are in because they love books, are supportive of each other and want to chat. <br /><br />I love arc's. I think they're great and I'm going to still request them and go to book cons when I can but they aren't the be all/end all of reading. I WILL survive without reading the book early. I can buy it or go tot he library. It can get tough when you see everyone else reading something you want but arc's aren't owed to anyone. They are a tool for publishers/authors.<br /><br />I was MORE jealous of you because you got Starry Eyes early! lol They turned me down so i was stunned when it showed up at my door. I had already ordered it too. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-62384465475737250922018-04-11T16:22:59.697-04:002018-04-11T16:22:59.697-04:00Maybe not! Haha!
I have a lot of "for me&quo...Maybe not! Haha!<br /><br />I have a lot of "for me" books that I want to read, and a ton of audiobooks from my library, so it's not like ARCs are my life. I also really want to start re-reading some of my past favorites. I never seem to have time for a re-read, but I'm going to start making time!<br /><br />Love you!Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-63939481463973739882018-04-11T16:21:51.443-04:002018-04-11T16:21:51.443-04:00I felt insanely pressured when I blogged before, b...I felt insanely pressured when I blogged before, but I think I learned a lot from that. Now, I only request what I can handle, and I try to review them the week they are released. I did review one book like a month early, but only because I loved it and I wanted everyone to know I loved it. I linked back to that review on the book's release day, though. Like you said, reviewing books too early causes people to forget about them (and the review) by the time it's released. <br /><br />I remember that ARC envy... it was madness. People were getting so mad over something that is a privilege. I lost all of my contacts when I stopped blogging, but it's not about ARCs. You can still read and review books once they are released, and people are more likely to go buy them or borrow from a library. It's already available, so if they liked your review they can start reading right away. ARCs are lovely, and they help promote books ahead of time, but they aren't EVERYTHING. Ugh, this issue really gets to me, and is one of the reasons (other than babies) I stopped blogging. People were so awful about ARCs, and I just wanted to read and love books.<br /><br />I loved your answer for this! I'm also not sorry I was jealous of your Starry Eyes ARC! *wink I did have an opportunity to read it early myself, but it was just so pretty! I had ordered like... 25 copies, so I just had to wait for them to get here. Don't laugh! I give them as gifts, and I'm going to be doing a giveaway soon. I love being able to promote and help the authors I love, and buying their books is a great way to do that. Yes, ARCs help to spread the word, but authors still need people to buy their books. If I have the privilege of reading a book early, and I LOVE IT, I pre-order it as soon as I can.<br /><br />I think I'm finished. <br /><br />For now...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Do You Dog-ear?</a><br />Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-18737244165819901482018-04-11T15:48:25.263-04:002018-04-11T15:48:25.263-04:00Oh yes, I remember those days of ARC envy. You don...Oh yes, I remember those days of ARC envy. You don’t see that much anymore. I think there are less and less physical ARCS going out these days and most of the ARCS are ebooks, and I think most bloggers are more mature these days as we have been through all the drama. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-45973082160237539782018-04-11T14:52:50.085-04:002018-04-11T14:52:50.085-04:00I'm kind of like you - I felt way more pressur...I'm kind of like you - I felt way more pressure in the past than I do now. I still have books for review, but I really try to limit what I request and/or accept and it makes it a bit easier to get reviews posted around the time it comes out. Plus, I have more time to read "for me" books which are often books I own and never got the chance to read!<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-3397161494236935652018-04-11T09:16:14.668-04:002018-04-11T09:16:14.668-04:00It's so hard to keep up! Then throw in the tin...It's so hard to keep up! Then throw in the tiniest variable - like a book slump, getting sick, a real life issue that keeps you from reading and BAM - you're out of control.<br /><br />I take on maybe 1-2 books per month but if I feel overwhelmed then I don't take any.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-66729656257630766552018-04-11T09:14:57.984-04:002018-04-11T09:14:57.984-04:00I'm still tackling the old TBR pile but I so o...I'm still tackling the old TBR pile but I so obviously missed those release dates (2011!!!) that I don't feel pressure and I'm totally up to date with any new requests. <br /><br />But it took me YEARS to get to this point.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.com