Good morning! I'm kicking off the new blogger meme I'm co-hosting with my friend Karen at For What It's Worth Reviews. It's time to open up and share (and vent) about our blogging experiences!
Our first question is:
January 2nd: How has the "job" of book blogging changed your reading habits? Both pro and con.
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Tiger's answer:
Pro: For me, book blogging made me try so many new authors and new books I wouldn't otherwise have read. Blogger friends would loan me books or recommend books I'd never heard of, and it broadened my taste in ways that wouldn't have been possible if I'd just been browsing bookstores on my own, like in times past. Blogging gives your reading variety!
Con: Blogging has made me read a lot of not-so-awesome books. Due to blogging commitments like reviews I've agreed to do, I've often found myself struggling through a book that I did not like at all. The times when book-blogging has been the hardest for me were when I was reading my third or fourth "bad" book (meaning one that did not appeal to me) in a row, because I had commited to do a review. Sometimes, blogging mkes you spend a lot of time focusing on things you don't enjoy. Until you alter your review policy...
Pro: In a more noticeable way than 6 years of college education, blogging has given me critical thinking skills. Instead of reading a book and promptly forgetting about it, I have to assess it as I'm reading--"What are the main themes? What is the author trying to do, and are they successful in their attempt? What is the intended audience for this book, and how can I help the audience find the book?" Blogging makes you smarter!
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To participate in the meme:
"If you want to participate just grab our button and include it in your post with a link to either Tiger's All Consuming Books or For What It's Worth. Once your post is up feel free add a link to our post.
Alternately, you can comment on our posts once they're up."
Have fun confessing! :-)
This meme will be hosted twice monthly, on 1st and 3rd Mondays. Here is our next question, coming up in two weeks if you want to get a head start:
January 16th: Have you ever had reading/blogging slumps? How do you work through them or work around them?
Book Blogger Confessions: Week 1 Link Free Download
