tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post465978506898230109..comments2024-03-27T17:40:10.624-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Discussion - Bookish ConfessionsKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-780339598596220822023-05-27T11:57:24.376-04:002023-05-27T11:57:24.376-04:00That is one way of looking at it, to have a great ...That is one way of looking at it, to have a great book waiting for you. "Spine training"? I need to look into that, and I agree with you - books should be loved. Like your favorite doll. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75868349938691336262023-05-27T09:18:47.207-04:002023-05-27T09:18:47.207-04:00I counted my unread books recently!! And I reviewe...I counted my unread books recently!! And I reviewed synopsis (especially for older acquisitions) and purged!! Still, I was left with over 1400 books when the dust had settled and I'd rooted out all the one's I'd missed on the first pass (the first pass put me at just over 1200 so not hugely better!)<br />Given I've read only (only?) 1300+ books since I started tracking on GR (about 12/13 years ago) I'm less than 50% of books "owned" vrs read... <br />Luckily, I've given up being stressed about it. <br /><br />I often put off reading a highly anticipated book when I finally get my hands on it... Sometimes for over a year. (Because I'm a weirdo.) I love knowing that I have books that I will most likely LOVE waiting for me. <br /><br />I also don't care about "intellectual" or thinky books... Not my bag! I blame it on my brain needing the escape from thinking and having a very thinky job!<br /><br />And I don't deliberately treat physical books poorly, I just dont care enough to wrap them in bubble wrap and treat them like museum pieces. Books should be read! They should look loved. Screw this whole "spine training" nonsense that seems to be taking off...<br /><br />Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29185908055538108702023-05-10T06:42:40.414-04:002023-05-10T06:42:40.414-04:00I cannot say that was the same for me back when I ...I cannot say that was the same for me back when I had a library of physical books, but I do delete read books from my kindle. It's easier to find my next read that way. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-78605098358231264592023-05-09T23:06:18.932-04:002023-05-09T23:06:18.932-04:00The reason I have more un-read then read books is ...The reason I have more un-read then read books is that I get rid of books after I read them. The books I do keep are for me worth keeping. Snapdragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341628788852045830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75151356775715417182023-05-01T18:13:15.434-04:002023-05-01T18:13:15.434-04:00I think it would be so distressing to wake up and ...I think it would be so distressing to wake up and have nothing to read on hand. Simply crazy to think about. I do like smaller goals - like my weekly TBRs. Getting them all read makes me happySamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-41844128312706264192023-05-01T18:12:12.878-04:002023-05-01T18:12:12.878-04:00They obviously serve a purpose. They obviously serve a purpose. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37468305049102009802023-05-01T16:11:55.919-04:002023-05-01T16:11:55.919-04:00I am one of those that never wants to see the end ...I am one of those that never wants to see the end of my TBR. Despite the fact that I love completing things, that would just make me sad. I love having so many options to look forward to.Ali @ Ali's Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487595062262883183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16936415831607980112023-04-30T22:26:59.443-04:002023-04-30T22:26:59.443-04:00I'm with you on prologues. Seems crazy to skip...I'm with you on prologues. Seems crazy to skip them! Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-74420057962049281762023-04-30T09:34:48.940-04:002023-04-30T09:34:48.940-04:00"I haven't read 90% of the books on my sh..."I haven't read 90% of the books on my shelf."<br />I mean, WHY? I can't imagine wanting to read so many books you only manage to have read 10% of them at any given moment. Maybe it's because I'm a picky reader, but goodness. Also, some of us are poor. I would never buy a book to leave it unread on my bookshelf, let alone a number of them. It's hard enough to afford those that I CAN read.<br /><br />"I almost always skip prologues."<br />Like you, I'm puzzled. I even read the acknowledgment section LOL.<br /><br />"I read so fast I don't remember anything."<br />Again, WHY? It's not a race. What a waste of a good book.<br /><br />"If I enjoy a book it's an automatic 4 stars. People take ratings too seriously sometimes."<br />I take pride in fussing about ratings LOL. I can agonise over 3 or 3.5, 4 or 4.5 stars...<br /><br />"I usually don't want books that make me *think* too much. I won't be solving the mystery."<br />I typically stay away from "problem books", but I want to think. They aren't the same thing to me. And like you, I'll try to solve the mystery...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30281976893081125812023-04-30T07:40:59.491-04:002023-04-30T07:40:59.491-04:00I can't imagine skipping anything. I mean, I t...I can't imagine skipping anything. I mean, I think sometimes I skim over chapter titles (unless they make me giggle), but a prologue? No way. Yes! Reading is fun. I find I am not that critical of any of the entertainment I take in. If I have a good time, it gets a thumbs up from me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67513258255666388162023-04-30T07:39:08.927-04:002023-04-30T07:39:08.927-04:00I do agree that it does come back, but not in the ...I do agree that it does come back, but not in the detail my kid can remember. She amazes me with the little bits she can dig up. But it jogs stuff for sureSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43599926606949406802023-04-30T05:25:45.761-04:002023-04-30T05:25:45.761-04:00The thing is, if I read the first lines of a book ...The thing is, if I read the first lines of a book I have read even decades ago, everything will come back to me. But I need a little nudge.Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16311012727919911822023-04-30T04:55:57.030-04:002023-04-30T04:55:57.030-04:00Love this post! I never skip prologues either, I m...Love this post! I never skip prologues either, I mean, like you said, there has to be some important information there, why skip it? And definitely with you on the whole "I rate too many books 4 stars". I'm here to have fun and enjoy myself, sooooo... maybe I'm not too critical, but I'm okay with it! :DMarie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76864327211452413782023-04-29T10:54:02.789-04:002023-04-29T10:54:02.789-04:00Exactly. I am always adding to my TBR as well. Hal...Exactly. I am always adding to my TBR as well. Half the fun of being a reader for me is finding my next great read. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76800649295399127422023-04-29T10:53:17.725-04:002023-04-29T10:53:17.725-04:00Crazy, right? I guess the rating depends on what y...Crazy, right? I guess the rating depends on what you were looking for, but I have seen many reviews where people are talking about a lot more than just entertainment value (which is the most important thing to me)Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57541824771920339482023-04-29T10:51:56.875-04:002023-04-29T10:51:56.875-04:00That is so interesting about audiobooks for you. I...That is so interesting about audiobooks for you. I tend to always gravitate towards the same stuff that I always read, but have found that contemporary romance work best for me on audio. But I have been caught sobbing as I listened which is not a good thing since I normally listen to books in public. So, a book ban, huh? Though I rarely buy books, I also ignore my own. I found library books make up the largest share of my reading. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59742738815070479022023-04-29T10:48:34.832-04:002023-04-29T10:48:34.832-04:00I am sure you remember more than you think you do....I am sure you remember more than you think you do. I know names slide right out of my memory (that's why I highlight those), but there will be details that are important to me that I hold on to. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59438573064795197042023-04-29T10:47:37.909-04:002023-04-29T10:47:37.909-04:00Good luck with that goal, Mary. I am terrible abou...Good luck with that goal, Mary. I am terrible about reading my own books, but at least I support my library, right?Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36030839880893755942023-04-29T00:54:13.840-04:002023-04-29T00:54:13.840-04:00Fun post! I like to clean out my TBR at least once...Fun post! I like to clean out my TBR at least once a year, but it will never get to zero since I'm continually adding to it. Also, like you, I never skip prologues.Lucy @ Lucy Knows Thingshttps://lucyknowsthings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-92132733581069522552023-04-28T18:52:40.317-04:002023-04-28T18:52:40.317-04:00Who would skip a prologue??!! There's usually ...Who would skip a prologue??!! There's usually vital information in those. Ha! I'm generous with my star ratings, too. Most of the books I've read get four stars, as well. Fun discussion post, Sam!Dedra @ A Book Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664763743598178983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86684731310616469112023-04-28T17:12:17.688-04:002023-04-28T17:12:17.688-04:00I had a big book purge when I moved and then final...I had a big book purge when I moved and then finally made a dent in what's left last year but I kind of like having mood reading books just lying around for the choosing. But I'm done buying a lot of books now so it's very manageable.<br /><br />I've started enjoying (or I should say appreciating) well loved books more since I started finding older cookbooks. I'm not sure I could mess up a book lol but yeah, it's a romantic heart that loves a book that much. <br /><br />I'm also an escapist reader so I don't like super serious books. The exception - audiobooks - which is a new format for me - and I seem to like heavier audiobooks. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a> Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26679318513225496462023-04-28T16:44:57.561-04:002023-04-28T16:44:57.561-04:00And what to think of I read at a steady pace and d...And what to think of I read at a steady pace and don't remember anything?? LOL Because that would be me!Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7097125489835894792023-04-28T15:14:05.947-04:002023-04-28T15:14:05.947-04:00I read pretty fast but I can retain what I read. R...I read pretty fast but I can retain what I read. Right now I have 200 books on my Kindle. I am hoping to read half of them this year.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26097759768119178722023-04-28T14:07:59.164-04:002023-04-28T14:07:59.164-04:00HA! That's funny about the TBR. I am impressed...HA! That's funny about the TBR. I am impressed you can get it that small. My never seems to shrink. There are so many sides to that favorite book thing. Does holding out and getting yourself all amped up lead to more pleasure or disappointment if it doesn't live up to that hype? It was a curious confession, and I love reading everyone's take on that oneSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-78743533168449242332023-04-28T14:05:45.752-04:002023-04-28T14:05:45.752-04:00You skim the conflict? That is interesting. I thin...You skim the conflict? That is interesting. I think I only skim sex scenes. Sometimes they go on for way too many pages. If you display your books, I understand wanting the full set to match. They look great when they all have the same look and feel. I even like when authors non-related books have complimentary covers. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com