This week's TGIF question asks about unexpected pleasures: which books did you have reservations about reading, but ended up loving once you did?
My most recent example of this was The Selection by Kiera Cass which I got from NetGalley on a whim, half expecting to put it down after a few pages. It's not my usual kind of book, being an unashamedly feel-good teen romance (albeit in a dystopian future), but I raced through it and loved every moment.
The Feature & Follow question is what would you do over if you were to start your blog again from scratch?
Over the period of book blogging, my reviews have gradually become more detailed - so if anything, I wish I'd written more in-depth reviews of the earlier books. It's so nice to have a record of what I thought about each book. Of course, I also wish I'd discovered NetGalley and Edelweiss earlier than I did!
The Book Blogger Hop discussion question is who is your go-to author when you are in a reading rut?
This is a really tricky question, because it depends on the nature of the rut. If I want something clever and dark to get my teeth into, it's Neil Gaiman or China Mieville. Whereas if I've been reading too much heavy stuff and just need a quick, lighthearted read then I really like Trisha Ashley who writes down-to-earth Lancashire romances.
This week, I've bought:
- The Self Illusion, by Bruce Hood
- Talisman of El, by Alecia Stone
- Tab Bennett and the Inbetween, by Jes Young
- The Lost Prince, by Julie Kagawa
- Automatic Woman, by Nathan Yocum
11 comments:
I hope that when I am better at writing my reviews they'll be good, but I just started! New follower(:
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Yeah, finding a review-writing style can definitely be tough to figure out. Great answer!
New follower from the blog hop!
http://thefictionconniption.blogspot.com/2012/08/feature-and-follow-friday-4.html
This makes me so excited about The Selection! That is one I have had a few reservations about myself but I am happy to hear that you liked it!
I think review writing is something that comes with experience. I wish I had been better in the begining to, I look back in horror!! New follower via GFC : ) Here is my FF
It is always good to hear about new authors. Thank you for sharing. I’m glad I dropped by from TGFI. I am your newest follower.
Cheers,
Shanae
My Blog
Awesome haul! I still have to catch up on the Iron Fey series. I have only read the Iron King! Enjoy your books. :)
Hey i'm a new follower :).
OMG you got The Lost Prince i'm so jealous :D ! I'm a huge fan of the Iron feys series and I can't wait to start this spin off. Happy reading !
Oooh, I like Neil Gaiman a lot, too. I've read several of his books, but not all, so he's a good "go-to" author for me, too. Thanks for the reminder!
Happy reading!
Hi...good answer, but I don't like Neil Gaiman. :)
Stop by my blog for my answer if you like.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/08/book-blogger-hop-august-10-16.html
I'm still hestitant to read The Selection. What reviews I've read, people either completely love it or hate it. I'm still on the fence. I'm glad you loved it though!
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