tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post7105469459208675165..comments2024-01-26T02:25:17.645-07:00Comments on Alternate Readality: RecommendationsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-21101430368956779202012-05-22T19:48:43.638-06:002012-05-22T19:48:43.638-06:00Yeah, IF we're on the fence reviews are helpfu...Yeah, IF we're on the fence reviews are helpful. I'm a sucker for people that beg me to read a book too.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-30418100436810591192012-05-22T12:00:35.665-06:002012-05-22T12:00:35.665-06:00Okay. I'm chiming in a bit later here, but I ...Okay. I'm chiming in a bit later here, but I wanted to add my two cents. I think the simple act of talking about books is great. I think you're right that I will usually read the books that I was going to read anyway. But, book blogs and recommendations are great for other reasons. Mostly, I hear about books that I wouldn't have otherwise found. And, if I'm on the fence about a book, a few good or bad reviews may sway me. <br /><br />AND, if someone continually begs me to read a book, I just may order it off of Amazon. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-25497658198231070132012-05-15T13:57:59.681-06:002012-05-15T13:57:59.681-06:00Well, as you saw from my post about books I hated,...Well, as you saw from my post about books I hated, we definitely all have our own opinions. I guess reviews are sometimes helpful but we need to go with our instincts.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-1432619672516903232012-05-15T12:22:41.204-06:002012-05-15T12:22:41.204-06:00That was a really interesting post! I never really...That was a really interesting post! I never really thought about it before...<br />But, yeah, like you, if I want to read a book, I'll go and read it even if I've read bad reviews of it, because I know my opinion might be different. Sometimes I get swayed a little by reviews I read but, in general, I take reviews as a sense of what that particular person thought of a book, not necessarily what I'm going to think of that book.<br />Hmmm, thanks for posting that, it was interesting...*nodding thoughtfully*...<br /><br />Catherine<br /><a href="http://www.thebookparade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Book Parade</a>Catherine@thebookparadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045524406179794640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-39188333861166473702012-05-12T18:06:23.412-06:002012-05-12T18:06:23.412-06:00It seems most people are of the same opinion. If w...It seems most people are of the same opinion. If we are or are not going to read a book it doesn't seem to matter what others say.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-6541551368602716292012-05-12T17:06:52.397-06:002012-05-12T17:06:52.397-06:00You're not weird; you just have your own uniqu...You're not weird; you just have your own unique taste. That's true of all of us. There are certain people I call my "reading twins" because we have similar taste, but even they will occasionally hate a book I love or vice versa. And, yep, it doesn't matter how enthusiastically someone recommends a book I'm not interested in. I'll still avoid it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-29258258267992505582012-05-11T23:37:26.463-06:002012-05-11T23:37:26.463-06:00Yes, I would hope so!Yes, I would hope so!Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-77549430753440556022012-05-11T20:29:53.663-06:002012-05-11T20:29:53.663-06:00LOL! I have an easier time with recommending in ou...LOL! I have an easier time with recommending in our relationship because you rarely out right hate books. I think all of us eventually learn enough about each other to know what to recommend, don't you think?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-47746425901658322672012-05-11T20:25:43.837-06:002012-05-11T20:25:43.837-06:00I probably shouldn't have mentioned the Matthe...I probably shouldn't have mentioned the Matthew Swift books. It makes me look like a whiner...which let's face it, I am. I'm glad you intend to try them. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-20066775879547828002012-05-11T20:16:02.546-06:002012-05-11T20:16:02.546-06:00I've actually put the Michael Swift series on ...I've actually put the Michael Swift series on my TBR list because you've recommended it. I just haven't read it yet because, let's face it, I don't read fast and I have so many books I want to read, I just don't know if I'll ever get to all the books I want to read.<br /><br />But, I know where you're coming from. I have persuaded people to read books. I've also dissuaded people. And, I've been persuaded and dissuaded. So, I do think they work. :) But, yes, I'll read something if I really want to unless someone is really, really, really convincing.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-53544940927897844892012-05-11T18:36:46.433-06:002012-05-11T18:36:46.433-06:00Gosh, where have I been and how did I miss this po...Gosh, where have I been and how did I miss this post! :) So, here's my question back at you about you and me... so, we totally agree on some books and totally disagree on others... how does that affect our recommendations for each other? I get so confused sometimes!! )<br /><br />Do we like the same sort of books, or do we not? <br /><br />I am easily swayed by the hype and will pick up a book to read if it seems everyone is loving it. The City of Bones series is a great example. If everyone is hating it? I will still read it if I had intentions to anyway. I agree with... was it Melissa?... who said the reviews really do help if you haven't decided about a particular book... or if you haven't heard of it and suddenly everyone is talking about it. <br /><br />I do often wonder, though, if my reviews cause anyone to read something or not. Obviously, according to your comments, your reviews do!Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-16874135870209653752012-05-11T18:13:41.364-06:002012-05-11T18:13:41.364-06:00I'm glad Jessica and I have got you to read so...I'm glad Jessica and I have got you to read some "other" types of books. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-67621078179605216032012-05-11T10:10:04.636-06:002012-05-11T10:10:04.636-06:00I generally don't have books that I am dead se...I generally don't have books that I am dead set against reading so I am often persuaded to read them based on friend's reviews. But like you said, if I really want to read a book, I am going to read it no matter what everyone says.<br /><br />I do love blogs & reviews on goodreads because I discover books I would have never even knew about. I normally read a lot of fantasy & romance but both you & Jessica have really opened up a whole YA section for me and I count on both your recommendations for something new.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236569596711092011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-53062673705042750312012-05-10T17:25:05.933-06:002012-05-10T17:25:05.933-06:00I sometimes (more often than it's healthy) don...I sometimes (more often than it's healthy) don't share the opinion of the masses: several tv shows I like got cancelled after only one season and I don't like the Lord of the Rings (the book; I loved the movie) and one of my favourite movies got mostly negative reviews by the masses.<br />But if a friend thinks I might like a book, I'll try to read it.Hellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575223261024272032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-89519411587955122332012-05-10T15:53:23.593-06:002012-05-10T15:53:23.593-06:00I love the blog reviews expose books that aren'...I love the blog reviews expose books that aren't really any good. It's all subject to opinion but it's a relief to see someone dislike a book that everyone else is loving. Adds a bit of reality to the situation.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-63616361731669066942012-05-10T15:14:30.833-06:002012-05-10T15:14:30.833-06:00I love book blogging and other book bloggers just ...I love book blogging and other book bloggers just because it gives books a chance that never would otherwise. It also exposes those hyped books that really just aren't any good, I take bloggers opinions to heart and it normally influences what I read next. However I apply what I can't see won't hurt me when it's a book I really want to read, good or bad it will ruin it...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039737623461456578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-50117994985886285592012-05-10T14:56:45.119-06:002012-05-10T14:56:45.119-06:00Ah, I shall do a post. I don't think it'll...Ah, I shall do a post. I don't think it'll just be ten though. ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-87910037151908920792012-05-10T14:56:04.884-06:002012-05-10T14:56:04.884-06:00Well, most people I recommend books to won't b...Well, most people I recommend books to won't be as bothered by "questionable" content. ;) I still hope you read and like all the books I do but I know that's highly unlikely.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-63502773108062755992012-05-10T14:54:57.102-06:002012-05-10T14:54:57.102-06:00Impressive! I like that you're not swayed by t...Impressive! I like that you're not swayed by the masses. I could use a lesson or two from you.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-55896252361301700582012-05-10T14:54:00.922-06:002012-05-10T14:54:00.922-06:00The little guys always do, don't they? I try t...The little guys always do, don't they? I try to give them a chance but if no one else likes them I doubt I will.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-52937089865976056512012-05-10T14:52:55.642-06:002012-05-10T14:52:55.642-06:00It seems a lot of people feel that way. We're ...It seems a lot of people feel that way. We're pretty stubborn I guess. ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-86625333558138324232012-05-10T11:57:12.987-06:002012-05-10T11:57:12.987-06:00So yeah, I, influenced by reviews but, If I start ...So yeah, I, influenced by reviews but, If I start a book someone has recommended and I don't like it I can't be bothered or find time to finish it. <br />What really has me curious though, is your top ten,"scream out a warning and throw our bodies between it and anyone even considering it" books. So What are they?Cathy Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503964361190816955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-59071428989984600332012-05-10T10:09:19.162-06:002012-05-10T10:09:19.162-06:00Lately almost every book I read is from yours or M...Lately almost every book I read is from yours or MaryAnn's blogs. I just can't browse at the library with little ones in tow. It does make me laugh when you highly recommend a book on your blog and then when I get it you say. Oh, you might not like that one.Adams Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164436932508852411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-74289289766480704272012-05-10T09:38:17.996-06:002012-05-10T09:38:17.996-06:00I don't usually look for reviews of books I...I don't usually look for reviews of books I'm going to read. Mostly because almost all the books I buy / get from the library are chosen by looking at random shelves.<br />I have read books because of reading blogs though. Not because of the review, but because I have discovered books I had never heard of before.<br />When I read reviews I read them knowing they are just people's subjective opinions and for every book you can find very good and very bad reviews, so they don't change my decision to read or not to read a book (or at least they haven't yet).Hellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575223261024272032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530705972708152378.post-50910699185456672382012-05-10T01:56:41.720-06:002012-05-10T01:56:41.720-06:00I am a massive spoiler fanatic so I don't care...I am a massive spoiler fanatic so I don't care at all whether the reviews I read spill everything. I totally get what you mean when you say that other bloggers opinions can influence but ultimately may not be the deciding factor in whether or not I read a book. If say the book has already caught my eyes and is big news and I read a whole bunch of negative reviews, I will be cautious and will prob go in with less high hopes but in the end I would still read it. On the other hand, if a book is unknown and another blogger I trust doesn't enjoy it, the chances of me reading it are zero. That makes me kinda sad actually. Why does the little guy always lose?Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.com