Showing posts with label Book Blogger Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book Blogger Hop. Show all posts

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Book Blogger Hop


Book Blogger Hop
The Book Blogger Hop is held by Jen over at Crazy-for-Books.  

What to Do:
1. Post on your blog answering this question:

Blogging Question: How do you handle the writing of a negative review?
2. Enter the link to your post in the linky list here (enter your Blog Name, Genre you review, and direct link to your post answering this week’s question; failure to do so will result in removal of your link).
3. Visit other blogs in the list, spending quality time getting to know the people you are visiting. Don’t just visit the post with the question, but click around and read some of the blogger’s other content, too! This Hop isn’t about the number of people you can visit, but the quality of each visit.

My Answer:  
I do occasionally find books that I have some criticism for.  I try to hearken by to my school days where if you didn't have anything nice to say don't say it, and from my creative writing classes, giving constructive criticism.  So I would never say, "This book was horrible, I hated it," but more something like "I hoped I would have enjoyed this book more had" and insert constructive criticism.  The good thing about reviews is many authors (especially new authors) read them, and if it's a valid or useful point it could also help them in their next book.  

Friday, May 18, 2012

Book Blogger Hop

Book Blogger Hop

I know I wasn't supposed to be posting I'm supposed to be reading but started trolling book blogs.  I came across the Book Blogger Hop which I had seen before but as yet had not participated in.  It gives other bloggers a chance to find you and you them; as well as readers looking for new book blogs.

This weeks question: How many books do you own? This can include books in your to-be-read (TBR) pile(s) and books you have already read that are on your keeper shelf. 


A lot that is the most articulate answer I can give you to this question.  I have loved reading since I was a little girl and my mom and remember my mom always telling me I'd need more light or I'd end up needing glasses (only one in the immediate family who has never needed glasses let me just say).  I had a tall 5 row bookshelf in my last apartment stacks in front of stacks.  The books got boxed up and about 5 smaller boxes got sent to the attic so the only ones out are ones to be read, of which there are probably 20+.  That doesn't count the ones in my mom's attic.  I know there is at least one box of "The Babysitter's Club" books, some "Nancy Drew", and all of the Laura Ingalls books.  I have at least one plastic tote of mine and my brothers children's books to pass down when my two girls stop destroying theirs (crimes of passion but book murders none-the-less in my opinion).  Not nearly as much as our wonderful host I'm sure but enough to start a flea market stall with.  Most girls dreamed of weddings.  I dreamt I had a floor to ceiling Victorian era library.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again!!