tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post3085744215562948453..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Sundays with Sam - The Sunday PostKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43123839656912834242020-01-22T15:20:01.229-05:002020-01-22T15:20:01.229-05:00Tanya, I do as little as possible every weekend. ...Tanya, I do as little as possible every weekend. I think because Stay with Me was not set at school, it was missing some of that friend action, though they did pop up every once in a while. I liked Calla and Jax enough, but JLA heaped some serious OTT drama on themSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47802340717045688792020-01-22T14:19:20.110-05:002020-01-22T14:19:20.110-05:00I hope you were able to do as little as possible o...I hope you were able to do as little as possible on Monday, Sam, and just enjoy the day off. And not get out in the weather! I love Armentrout’s Wait For Me series but Stay With Me is probably my least favorite of them all. I just never connected much with Calla or Jax. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39663666857967962162020-01-20T14:49:59.912-05:002020-01-20T14:49:59.912-05:00I need a day off every month, just to catch up. I ...I need a day off every month, just to catch up. I am not a huge fan of the 3-day weekend, unless I have plans, because I tend to waste the time, but I am so tired, I don't care. Don't you all get a lot of paid time off in England? I remember the guys from my training program having 5-weeks, while we only had 2 in the US offices. <br /><br />After my test drive, it would have to be self hosted WP for me. I was not thrilled with my free WP experience. I could probably do the $20 a month with Nose Gaze, but I want to see a demo of the design interface. Blogger is really easy to work with and I usually just go in and do the HTML myself. It comes down to what I want to spend that $20 on, and is it really worth it, if I am not looking to monetize the blog? Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-62990651093232654442020-01-20T13:53:12.280-05:002020-01-20T13:53:12.280-05:00Three day weekend? Man, I'm jealous. I could d...Three day weekend? Man, I'm jealous. I could do with one of those. Thankfully, I have a few days booked off the end of the week but it's for house related things which is boring! I can't wait to have a day for myself. I hope you enjoy your day off even if the weather has turned cold for you.<br /><br />And bloggers are moving to Wordpress again? I mean, I would if I could afford to be self hosted but money! I can't even be bothered to looking to get my own site address, I just don't have the time or the money right now. If you ever do make the leap (you might win the lottery or something) then let me know how it goes. I looked into it once and then got scared off from the work involved.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39400387824683688612020-01-20T10:51:16.880-05:002020-01-20T10:51:16.880-05:00I heard it's night and day between free WP and...I heard it's night and day between free WP and self hosted, and Nose Gaze's services are great. I saw it's $20 a month, which isn't terrible. I am just curious about what it's like to draft a post. It's so easy on Blogger. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11093544058203824222020-01-20T10:49:44.644-05:002020-01-20T10:49:44.644-05:00Well, so far, I have done the laundry and cleaning...Well, so far, I have done the laundry and cleaning. Now, I just need to get motivated to brave the cold and do my food shopping. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36252554492989716652020-01-20T10:16:50.533-05:002020-01-20T10:16:50.533-05:00I love long weekends!! Its the best feeling. I cou...I love long weekends!! Its the best feeling. I couldn't get into blogger when I was setting my blog. I tried both, but wordpress felt more workable for me. I do host with Nose Graze! Its expensive, but I love it. I get access to all her themes and plug ins as part of the service. The Book Disciplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185648088462863776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8702976892693408382020-01-20T08:47:33.810-05:002020-01-20T08:47:33.810-05:00I'm really excited to have today off, too! So...I'm really excited to have today off, too! Sometimes you just need a day. Hope it's productive for you!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10611438279463998362020-01-20T05:13:04.382-05:002020-01-20T05:13:04.382-05:00It's nice to know at least one person will be ...It's nice to know at least one person will be here with me. Thanks! I like three day weekends, but never use them well. I always tell myself, "tomorrow". At least I am pretty caught up on blog stuff. Today, is chore day. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37032961003237364422020-01-20T05:11:44.880-05:002020-01-20T05:11:44.880-05:00They have free WP, which is what I was playing aro...They have free WP, which is what I was playing around with, and lots of people use, but I was not a fan of the editor, themes, etc. When I started with Blogger, I didn't have to YouTube or read anything. It was very intuitive, and I had a page up and going within minutes. After an import, I spent way too much time trying to figure out how to fix the page, which looked awful, and I just started looking into services. I have had good experiences with Rachael Allen, and her new book sounds wonderful. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87581808879409320512020-01-20T05:09:11.353-05:002020-01-20T05:09:11.353-05:00The import was easy. I was not a fan of the editor...The import was easy. I was not a fan of the editor and the way the pages looked. If I go, I know I wouldn't be doing free WP. It gave me a headache. That is one of the perks of having to work on a holiday - lighter traffic. I remember how dead the train station was between Christmas and New Year. I had to work, but a LOT of people were able to use time off. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15979290549732388812020-01-20T05:06:49.557-05:002020-01-20T05:06:49.557-05:00I think I struggle with the idea of paying each mo...I think I struggle with the idea of paying each month. I mean, it's only $20 with Nose Gaze, and they do the import and everything for you, and I can buy the ultimate blogger plugin for only $35, but I worry more about the interface. I don't know how it compares, and if I move and pay, and then it's all complicated, I would be mad at myself. Right now, I just go into the HTML and do what I need to do. I refuse to struggle with the editors. Not sure if I would still be able to do that if I move. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13024581953932356902020-01-20T05:04:01.804-05:002020-01-20T05:04:01.804-05:00I had DNFed the authors' last book, but if som...I had DNFed the authors' last book, but if someone else had read it, and liked it, I would consider it. I am trying not to just click the widgets, and getting myself committed to books I am unsure about. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77397173553321159472020-01-20T04:09:51.085-05:002020-01-20T04:09:51.085-05:00Don't worry, we are all busy people and I don&...Don't worry, we are all busy people and I don't feel ignored at all, at least. I hope you are able to rest, recover and recuperate on your three day weekend! Also, don't worry about not moving your blog if you don't want to. I made the leap some years ago now... maybe 3. But it is up to you whatever you want to do. I will still be here reading your blog ;)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69363699442358749712020-01-20T00:11:53.057-05:002020-01-20T00:11:53.057-05:00Three day weekends are the best; especially with t...Three day weekends are the best; especially with the cold chilly weather. I've thought about moving from blogger to wordpress, but it seems like a lot of hassle to learn a new system, not to mention the extra time and money to set up. The Summer of Impossibilities sounds so good! I can't wait to see what you end up thinking about it. I put in my request, and am hoping I'll get approved. Great job on being done with your February ARCS. I still have two more January ARCS to read! Have a wonderful week Sam :)<br /><br />Lindy@ A Bookish EscapeLindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59870101813116163472020-01-19T23:52:06.555-05:002020-01-19T23:52:06.555-05:00I wish I would've started the blog on Wordpres...I wish I would've started the blog on Wordpress. We tried to switch over a couple of years back but we dropped it because it just seemed too complicated. More time and hassle than I'm willing to invest for a hobby. Yay for a 3-day weekend! I don't get tomorrow off, but I'll appreciate the lighter traffic going in. :)Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59758691041167746462020-01-19T22:04:54.560-05:002020-01-19T22:04:54.560-05:00I'm with you on moving to Wordpress. I know ev...I'm with you on moving to Wordpress. I know everyone is going that way but I can't imagine paying to host my blog after so many years on Blogger for free! That's quite a few 4 star reads! I love it when I enjoy everything! Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70467785087576891352020-01-19T21:07:53.206-05:002020-01-19T21:07:53.206-05:00I'm envious of your three-day weekened. I hope...I'm envious of your three-day weekened. I hope you enjoy the time off. :) I have had my eye on The Wrong Mr. Darcy because of the P&P connection but I've not read any reviews for it yet so fingers crossed it's a good one. <br />Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61069555837555590502020-01-19T20:22:49.936-05:002020-01-19T20:22:49.936-05:00That's what I am hearing about free WP. I don&...That's what I am hearing about free WP. I don't really like change much, and I wasn't that impressed by what I saw. My mother got me a space heater, because I am always so cold. I put it on, when I read, so I don't have to wrap myself up in my heated blanket. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76100664490608897422020-01-19T20:05:13.173-05:002020-01-19T20:05:13.173-05:00It looks like you got some great reads this week!
...It looks like you got some great reads this week!<br /><br />We haven't gotten snow, but it is really cold here as well. I spend most of my time at home wrapped in a blanket and wishing I had a laptop so I could just stay in bed to work on the blog.<br /><br />I use a self-hosted Wordpress platform, which I've had for several years. When I blogged on the free Wordpress platform, there were a lot of limitations in both look and custom-ability. Michelle @ Fitkittymama Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944373655333504580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-74521681274532075262020-01-19T17:57:34.373-05:002020-01-19T17:57:34.373-05:00I comment, because I want my homies to know that s...I comment, because I want my homies to know that someone is reading their reviews. There is nothing worse, than spending time writing a review, which is a difficult task, and believing that no one has read it. <br /><br />I agree, that my platform does not define me, but I hate the perception others have. It's a cycle I go through. I did buy a domain (very cheap), so I got rid of the subdomain. Looks more legit, no? <br /><br />Yesterday, it snowed, rained, and sleeted. It was a mess. I stayed warm and cozy indoors. The forecast for the daytime is not bad, but it's so cold in the morning. The new bus driver has been on time, so that's a blessing. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10100462817563347302020-01-19T16:03:12.095-05:002020-01-19T16:03:12.095-05:00"Sorry if anyone is feeling ignored. It's..."Sorry if anyone is feeling ignored. It's not personal."<br />Are you JOKING? You even comment on reviews of books out of your preferred genres, for goodness' sake.<br /><br />"I would love to host with Nose Gaze, but I am too poor. <-- If I opted for burial, this would go on my tombstone."<br />😂<br /><br />I'm proud to be a Blogspot blogger. And being "serious" as a blogger doesn't equate to using a platform or another. No one ever will be able to convince me of that.<br /><br />I hope the little "weather" you had left your corner of the world and you're going back to work with no snow and less cold!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75171625691694667982020-01-19T15:26:31.912-05:002020-01-19T15:26:31.912-05:00Thanks! Glad you found the info helpfulThanks! Glad you found the info helpfulSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26163521959948245862020-01-19T13:13:53.697-05:002020-01-19T13:13:53.697-05:00I hope your 3 day weekend is good to you. I apprec...I hope your 3 day weekend is good to you. I appreciate your thoughts on WordPress. Thank you. It's something for me to consider. You received some great books. Enjoy. <br />www.rsrue.blogspot.comR's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50697389023001258952020-01-19T11:39:27.516-05:002020-01-19T11:39:27.516-05:00Blogger is definitely much easier to use, but ther...Blogger is definitely much easier to use, but there's a perception, that if you use free WP you are more serious about blogger, than someone who uses free Blogger. 🙄 Every once in a while I let that noise get in my head. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com