tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3647109767064140198..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Books (Elements of Blogging) #AtoZChallengeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48770774127546147032015-04-09T12:57:47.371-07:002015-04-09T12:57:47.371-07:00Aw thanks J! <3Aw thanks J! <3Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68956159286276962122015-04-07T22:52:18.082-07:002015-04-07T22:52:18.082-07:00I have a nice long list of book review blogs that ...I have a nice long list of book review blogs that I check in with from time to time. Anna over at herding cats and burning soup is a favorite of mine. <br />Fun fact- just about all the book review blogs I know were ones I found through A to Z!J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34729782397298514752015-04-06T16:58:58.110-07:002015-04-06T16:58:58.110-07:00I've seen reviews that I've suspected were...I've seen reviews that I've suspected were done without the book having been read and then there were those where the reviewer admitted to not having read the book or having read only a part of it. Either way this is a sorry entry in a review section and is misleading to those who are trying to get a serious gauge of whether or not to buy a book.<br /><br />Glad you're enjoying A to Z and hope you revisit <i>Tossing It Out</i>.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-214607971887149962015-04-04T03:14:54.521-07:002015-04-04T03:14:54.521-07:00Personally, I wouldn't follow/subscribe to a b...Personally, I wouldn't follow/subscribe to a blog that consisted of only book reviews and promotions, but, yes, I do search for reviews on Google before buying a book. And then I usually go for reviews on amazon and goodreads.<br /><br />I've noticed that some bloggers give good reviews for all the free books they get to review. I personally know of bloggers who review books without even reading them. (They just re-write stuff that's already available on the internet.) So I don't find dedicated book blogs a reliable source.<br /><br />I do review books on my personal blog occasionally. At times, I feel I get too harsh on the author, but, then I think that my greater obligation is to my readers, and I don't want to mislead them by "highly recommending" a "crappy" book.<br /><br />Anyway, I finally get to visit your blog, on day FOUR! (Blame it on financial closing, busy work schedule, poor internet connection, and 'N' number of other things! Naturally everything except me! :P) This is the first time I'm attempting A to Z and really enjoying it so far.Chicky Kadambarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170747335063502107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8789834107213180162015-04-03T17:57:34.370-07:002015-04-03T17:57:34.370-07:00I love reading... but I am not sure I like bloggin...I love reading... but I am not sure I like bloggin about books. I hate the spoilers! So... I follow author recommendations and like a kid - looks at the covers? So sad, I know. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91654194224891350352015-04-03T09:04:31.897-07:002015-04-03T09:04:31.897-07:00If I like a book, I'll review it. It's a c...If I like a book, I'll review it. It's a compliment to the author, and as a writer, I know the effort involved. If I don't like the book, I keep my thoughts to myself.Nadine_Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742177071130596367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9252010869300585602015-04-03T04:55:43.460-07:002015-04-03T04:55:43.460-07:00Hi there - Good idea for your post. I took this i...Hi there - Good idea for your post. I took this idea seriously over a year ago now and am happily reading and reviewing books for FictionZeal.com. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933210603732214226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73195431616206643572015-04-02T22:56:04.919-07:002015-04-02T22:56:04.919-07:00I follow a whole assortment of bloggers. I like h...I follow a whole assortment of bloggers. I like having a different thing to read every day. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.asiseeitdaily.com" rel="nofollow">As I See It Daily</a>Kathleen Jennettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527996189920596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33177670186667038862015-04-02T22:41:22.353-07:002015-04-02T22:41:22.353-07:00I follow a ton of book blogs and even run one myse...I follow a ton of book blogs and even run one myself. I mean there's writing and free books, what's not to love? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524671856088482077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50770401693113442362015-04-02T21:05:10.738-07:002015-04-02T21:05:10.738-07:00I have always had at least one book next to me at ...I have always had at least one book next to me at all times since I was very young. I've actually thought about a blog on the books I've read. Yes, I do occasionally leave reviews after reading a book. It's something I need to get into the habit of doing as soon as I finish a book.Loishttp://theecograndma.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21641807736316079112015-04-02T20:33:20.376-07:002015-04-02T20:33:20.376-07:00I've been trying to leave more reviews these d...I've been trying to leave more reviews these days... never used to before I got into writing... now I see the importance of them to authors.T.F. Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607519348281253754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88631266909439583032015-04-02T19:53:10.948-07:002015-04-02T19:53:10.948-07:00 I read a good bit and occasionally leave a review... I read a good bit and occasionally leave a review. I certainly do read them...usually before I read a book but sometimes afterward as well. New viewpoints are interesting. A to ZSandra Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640562716913535824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43560841581674836982015-04-02T18:34:59.987-07:002015-04-02T18:34:59.987-07:00I read quite extensively and have left roughly 85%...I read quite extensively and have left roughly 85% of my reviews on Amazon, with the remaining 15% spread out over 7 years of blogging. I would say my reviews are slightly slanted towards non-fiction, since non-fiction is what I read the majority of the time.<br /><br />I very rarely leave 5 star reviews, because quite frankly, seeing a book with dozens of 5 star reviews makes me privately question the legitimacy of them. I mostly leave 4 star to 4 1/2 star reviews with a few 3 stars sprinkled in. Never left a one star and left a 2 star for a well known author.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20809149677639329372015-04-02T18:18:12.446-07:002015-04-02T18:18:12.446-07:00What a great theme! Looking forward to reading mor...What a great theme! Looking forward to reading more. Rhondahttp://rhondablackhurst.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11878128016399060332015-04-02T17:01:44.005-07:002015-04-02T17:01:44.005-07:00I read a lot of books. I probably read too many an...I read a lot of books. I probably read too many and that might be why I can't seem to finish revising my own book . Nah, that's not the reason , but I love finding another excuse. I leave reviews but not as often as I should. I occasional review a book on my blog , but its nothing regular or consistent . I do it when I read a book that I love so much I can't shut up about it. Great post.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48110325805867261762015-04-02T16:25:39.797-07:002015-04-02T16:25:39.797-07:00I wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings....I wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. So I generally don't say anything. <br /><br /><a href="http://bushmansworld.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">Bushman</a><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com" rel="nofollow">2015 A to Z Challenge Ambassador</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jwb81074" rel="nofollow">@jwb81074</a><br />Bushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578478269526006557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63428945153204286462015-04-02T16:19:18.386-07:002015-04-02T16:19:18.386-07:00I have never done a critique and I don't think...I have never done a critique and I don't think I would want to on books since I don't feel knowledgeable enough to do so. I am also a slow reader. I am amazed how people can read a book in 2 days. Glad you spotlighted this on the B page since so many are authors and there is such great help for people who write books here in blogger landBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13276140186868656762015-04-02T15:32:15.066-07:002015-04-02T15:32:15.066-07:00How is your traffic for book reviews? Those seem ...How is your traffic for book reviews? Those seem to be low interest posts for me so I've started to avoid doing them for the most part.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35587018313847532292015-04-02T15:31:11.493-07:002015-04-02T15:31:11.493-07:00Short entertaining reviews are best for blogs I th...Short entertaining reviews are best for blogs I think. I don't know if my review articulate my thought well or not, but I think I get my point across okay.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75514398543168995872015-04-02T15:31:03.005-07:002015-04-02T15:31:03.005-07:00I like to read every day. I try to post reviews on...I like to read every day. I try to post reviews on Goodreads, but I do book reviews more on my blog, along with writing tips and personal essays.Megan Herberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899903891887215505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85689617638098175242015-04-02T15:27:58.174-07:002015-04-02T15:27:58.174-07:00Yes, some of the reviews are absurdly long and fil...Yes, some of the reviews are absurdly long and filled with non-essential information. Like who cares?<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33541525637976471122015-04-02T15:26:42.984-07:002015-04-02T15:26:42.984-07:00Practice makes you better so maybe just keep on re...Practice makes you better so maybe just keep on reviewing.<br />Besides you don't have to come off like a pro especially if you're not being paid to write reviews.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29596268673160830522015-04-02T15:16:49.820-07:002015-04-02T15:16:49.820-07:00I read every day. I post reviews on Goodreads etc ...I read every day. I post reviews on Goodreads etc but not on my blog. I'm not a good enough reviewer for that. It's definitely an art.<br />I'm also a published author. I post a lot of sorry stories and vignettes on my blog and hostess about my publications. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421475372822776980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25946677633979953972015-04-02T15:16:49.484-07:002015-04-02T15:16:49.484-07:00I try to leave reviews of books on Goodreads, but ...I try to leave reviews of books on Goodreads, but I'm not consistent with it. I know what I like and what I don't like in books, but sometimes have a hard time articulating it. I've reviewed books occasionally on my blog and I see book reviews on my friend Michelle Tran's blog every so often. I've read ones I've seen on Historical Fiction Review. Michelle Athyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143019809716476693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78905380692227841452015-04-02T15:15:43.572-07:002015-04-02T15:15:43.572-07:00I love being a book blogger. It's so great to ...I love being a book blogger. It's so great to be able to share my favourite books with my readers and discover some new ones-like being part of a huge, virtual book club. Free books are a definite perk too! I do share my reviews on Goodreads and occasionally Amazon as well as my blog.Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.com