Good morning everyone! I hope you all are having a great Sunday so far. This past week and this weekend so far have been busy, but productive, which is always a good feeling. I’m looking forward to getting a little reading time in tomorrow, with this three day weekend. I’ll be traveling next weekend, so I won’t be doing a Sunday Salon post next Sunday, but I’ll be reading comments and email as always!
I have to say, I’m surprised I haven’t had any 5 star reads yet this year. By this time last year, I had at least 3-5. I’m sure some of that is that I’m pickier than I used to be, but perhaps it’s also the books I’m choosing to read? I’ve read less literary fiction so far this year, and that’s usually where the bulk of my top reads comes from. That being said, I haven’t been as much in the mood for literary fiction, as I’ve been busy with work and often want easier reads at the end of a long day. It’s an interesting quandary and I’m curious to see how it plays out over the course of the year.
I’ve been thinking a lot about review copies versus non-review books lately. I often see discussions of people expressing frustration with their review commitments, and though I don’t feel that way personally, I can understand. My philosophy is to read what I want when I want, review copy or not. Luckily, many of the books I want to read are review copies, so I usually don’t have a problem. That being said, I may cut down on reviewing (but not reading!) non-review books for a little while. I have so many reviews pre-written and scheduled because I read so much towards the end of last year that I’m having trouble finding dates for my review commitments. If a non-review book leaves an impression, I’ll definitely still review it, but I’m going to cut down on those 4th and 5th book in a series reviews and such.
My Thursday Tunes for this week was The Pursuit by Jamie Cullum.
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I agree with you about searching out lighter reads for reading after work and on the weekends. I’ve been reading quite a few lighter reads myself lately, which I’m assuming is both a phase and a testament to the kinds of books that I like to read the most. Luckily I’ve gotten some fantastic lighter review books lately!
I agree with you about searching out lighter reads for reading after work and on the weekends. I’ve been reading quite a few lighter reads myself lately, which I’m assuming is both a phase and a testament to the kinds of books that I like to read the most. Luckily I’ve gotten some fantastic lighter review books lately!
By design, I’ve almost stopped accepting review copies. There have been a few commitments, but this is the year to read what I want. Very liberating.
By design, I’ve almost stopped accepting review copies. There have been a few commitments, but this is the year to read what I want. Very liberating.
I haven’t had that many great reads this year either, but I am hoping that a few of the books I am planning on picking up will really knock my socks off. I, too, have been reading more of the books I am wanting to read vs. the ones I need to review, and I am finding that I am much happier this way. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
I haven’t had that many great reads this year either, but I am hoping that a few of the books I am planning on picking up will really knock my socks off. I, too, have been reading more of the books I am wanting to read vs. the ones I need to review, and I am finding that I am much happier this way. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Just wanted to let you know that I have posted a link to your blog in my most recent post
Just wanted to let you know that I have posted a link to your blog in my most recent post
I don’t blame you about the reviews. I’ve done series reviews before. Save up books 6-8 and do an over all review of how the series is holding up rather than a review of each book. Either way, do what’s comfortable to you.
I don’t blame you about the reviews. I’ve done series reviews before. Save up books 6-8 and do an over all review of how the series is holding up rather than a review of each book. Either way, do what’s comfortable to you.