February 24 to March 3, 2013
Well this week was momentous. The Stephanie Perkins cover redesign scandal made some pretty major waves on Thursday and I added my own opinion to the rather large hate-fest that took place on Twitter. Then last night I shared my specific thoughts on the issue—basically STAY AWAY from Laini Taylor.
I was also interviewed by Ashley at booknook, regarding switching from Blogger to WordPress. Check it out!
Oh! And for the first time ever, I requested print ARCs from a publisher. I didn’t start blogging for free books so I don’t much care and was never motivated enough to do it, but it was one of my goals for 2o13 and it’s nice to say I’ve tried.
And that was my week.
Reviews on the blog this week:
Features & other posts:
- Top 10 Tuesday: Auto-buy Authors — Because sometimes, there are authors you love even when you don’t love their books, and you’re willing to waste all your hard-earned cash on the beautiful books the publish. Am I right?
- Talking Titles: 1 word, matchy-matchy — A quick, lighthearted discussion post that highlights a recent trend in book titles.
New on my shelf:
Library Books:
Faking Faith by Josie Bloss, for Viewer’s Choice
Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler
What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton, for Viewer’s Choice
The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina O’Melveny
See you back here next week!
I absolutely love library books! This week, on my blog, was filled with books that I received. Of Poseidon was actually pretty good! Hope you like it as well! Please stop by my blog sometime!
Shelley @ Gizmos Reviews recently posted…Early Review – Night Blade by J.C. Daniels
OOOOOOMG! Cracked Up To Be, If I Stay, What Happens Next! This book haul has my heart! I freaking loved (and 5 starred) all of those books. I can’t waiting for your reviews. I am so damn excited that you got all of these!
Jenni @ Alluring Reads recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (45)
Uh oh! The pressure is totally on right now. I have to LOVE all these books or I will feel sad. *thinks motivational thoughts*
Hooray for requesting an ARC! That’s one of my goals for the year, too, but I can’t muster up the courage to actually do it yet. Oh well. In time, I suppose.
Faking Faith does intrigue me. I haven’t seen a book on that odd subject before. Hmm.
Angie F. recently posted…Showcase Sunday [67]
Nice haul. You week sounds great. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Jenea @ Books Live Forever recently posted…The Sunday Post #40
Kudos to you for asking for ARC’s. You snagged some awesome titles from the library. I read and wrote my review for Ten Tiny Breaths and it will post later this month, so i am off to see what you thought.
kimbacaffeinate recently posted…The Sunday Post #45 ~sharing blog news and book haul
If I Stay is such a brilliant book. I keep meaning to re-read it! I hope you enjoy it and all your new books.
And good luck with your ARC request! I refreshed my inbox over and over the first time I requested. I was so nervous, hah.
Sam @ Realm of Fiction recently posted…Showcase Sunday (#21)
Please don’t take this the wrong way, but I’ve just been dying to ask — how are you able to post so many book reviews in a week!? I’m on the slow side for reading & blogging and 7 reviews would likely take me nearly 7 weeks! I’m honestly just curious — do you have a lot of reviews scheduled ahead of time or are you just a speedy reader? I wish I knew your secret! My TBR list would be so much more manageable…
Christine @Buckling Bookshelves recently posted…This Week’s Bookish Finds
Haha, that’s funny. I actually get asked that question a lot, and there’s really no answer. I just do what I do.
I read anywhere from 6-10 books a week, and I write reviews for 99% of the books I read. I only post 1 review a day, though, because any more than that would kill everyone’s readers and inboxes. I’m generally scheduled about a week in advance, though, but I read just as many books as I post reviews for, so it’s a self-replenishing supply. Basically I’m a quick reader and I always write reviews for my books. And voila: 7 reviews a week.
Thanks for letting me in on your secret — which isn’t much of a secret I guess! I don’t think I could ever read that fast, but I’m sure you get to read a lot of awesome books that way
Christine @Buckling Bookshelves recently posted…This Week’s Bookish Finds
Haha, I get asked that question a lot too! Reading quickly is just something that I’ve mastered over time!
Meg @ A Bookish Affair recently posted…Giveaway: Life of Pi Blu Ray!
It’s funny, because as much as I would love physical ARCs, I haven’t requested any because I’m worried I’ll feel too much pressure to read certain books at certain times. I’m currently going through my NetGalley reads, and after I finish them all, I’m hoping to go on a self-imposed requesting ban, until my TBR pile is cleaned out! WIsh me luck, lol
I hope you like If I Stay; it’s just beautiful!
Kelly recently posted…Keeping Up With the Blogosphere!
Haha, yeah I can totally see how much pressure physical ARCs could be. Especially unsolicited ones. I never got a response from the publicist I emailed though, so I’m guessing I was rejected. But mayhap books will show up at my door in a few weeks. Who knows! Either way, I’m not invested in getting review copies. Just something fun to have under my belt. But if my TBR runs away with me, I might freak out. :O
What Happens Next is really good. I still haven’t read it but heard great things about it.
And I haven’t requested any physical arc’s either, like Kelly I don’t want to feel to much pressured but that is one of my 2013 goal too and I’m kinda nervous about it. Good Luck with your request
Aman recently posted…Review: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines