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Monday, October 24, 2011

Random Ramblings: Book Reviewer Dilemmas ...

As I find myself getting more and more involved in reading and reviewing books for virtual book tour events and author requests for reviews, I have acquired random thoughts or dilemmas related to the wonderful world of book reviewing, and thought maybe if I shared my thoughts, my fellow book reviewers might care to share their insight.

First, I have found that my personal pile of TBR books is getting longer, and that I haven't read any in quite a while, as I have dedicated more time to reading and reviewing books for the tour events or author requests.  

Second, since I bought my Kindle last year, I have become so spoiled from reading books on that device, that when I read other formats (Paperbacks, Hardcovers, ARCs, Galleys and PDFs), it seems to take me longer to read/finish the book. 

Third, since I want to provide a thorough book review, I take notes as I read and I find that this is also slowing my reading/reviewing rate down.

Finally, I just plain love being immersed in reading good books .... so this has to be a good thing ... right?! lol 

So .... fellow bookworms and book reviewers, what's a girl to do when she has these random thoughts popping up while reading? I would love to know what y'all would do if you found yourself in the same situation! :)



... Just another random rambling from Kathleen @ Jersey Girl Book Reviews 
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4 comments:

  1. Kat ~ Forever Book Lover ♥October 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    It seems I face the same dilemma now and then, this is what has helped me... The long list of TBR- I give myself permission to read one book after reading/posting two review books. As far as keeping notes, I love the highlight and note feature on my kindle/PC/droid. I have my kindle open and review the highlight/notes as I draft my review, it is a timesaver. Being immersed in a good book, you say, well you should see my laundry pile. :) great blog, great discussion. Thanks so much for the following me at http://foreverbklover.blogspot.com/

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  2. Kathleen Higgins-AndersonOctober 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you for commenting! I haven't used the highlight and note feature on my Kindle, and lately the books that I am reading for reviews are ARCs, so I use a legal pad for notes. I am going to reward myself like you have and read at least 2 books from my TBR list a month. lol Love your blog site! :)

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  3. TheBookGirlOctober 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I think yours are common dilemmas :)

    I too take notes when I read a review book because I don't trust myself to remember all the points I want to make when I finish. Sometimes it frustrates me, but I can't think of a better way.

    My TBR pile has not been shrinking, but rather growing fast in the opposite direction. A couple of months ago I made a conscious decision not to commit to any more tours or reviews until after the end of the year and that seems to have helped.

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  4. Kathleen Higgins-AndersonOctober 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I'm glad to hear that this is a common dilemma! lol I'm trying to shorten my note taking and still trying to fit in reading at least 1-2 books from my TBR pile a month. *sigh*

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