tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post999207932632948934..comments2023-10-11T02:51:31.306-05:00Comments on The Book Junkie's Bookshelf: To review of NOT to review....Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14454972223442735540noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-16267848011332378212010-02-22T15:48:02.176-06:002010-02-22T15:48:02.176-06:00To be honest, I've only written one review at ...To be honest, I've only written one review at it was a series review not just one book. And, I did it because another blogger asked me for my opinion of the series. My blog was not started to be a book blog, but instead a way for me to share how I am growing as an individual. Right now, it's a struggle to post anything so I make sure I participate in one weekly meme that lists what I've read each week. <br /><br />As for reviewing books that leave you feeling blah...I think it would be a great idea to do an overview post that lists a few at a time. That way your readers can weigh your opinion in if they are considering reading one of those books. I like to read reviews or short blurbs when a blogger didn't like a book because it helps me to be more objective when I read the same book. It makes me think.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341822413559273276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-52116689864868397852010-02-21T12:27:22.424-06:002010-02-21T12:27:22.424-06:00Ooo I wonder what the next topic is about?Ooo I wonder what the next topic is about?Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-9105562951466212062010-02-21T12:26:25.946-06:002010-02-21T12:26:25.946-06:00I review all books. If I don't have tons to sa...I review all books. If I don't have tons to say I just do a mini review :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-75432757539266103242010-02-21T10:38:53.921-06:002010-02-21T10:38:53.921-06:00I tend to post extremes: books that I really liked...I tend to post extremes: books that I really liked, or books that I really didn't like. It's hard for me to come up with an in the middle review. If I feel like I don't have much to say about a book, good or bad, I won't review it. I don't think that you should force a review because then it won't be a very good review, even if the book was good.The Library Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576061157066013536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-27666152384463376082010-02-21T10:29:24.175-06:002010-02-21T10:29:24.175-06:00I don't review books that I read that are outs...I don't review books that I read that are outside the scope of my blogs. <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Inside of a Dog</a> focuses on my YA and some of my adult reading. <a href="http://msmartin-media.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ms. Martin Teaches Media</a> focuses on my Middle Grade reading and some YA books. Some of my adult reading doesn't get blogged about because I don't choose to share.<br /><br />If I don't like a book, I don't finish it. If I don't finish it, I don't blog about it. I have too little reading time to waste it on a book I am not enjoying. Of course, I buy all my books and am not reading books supplied by publishers for reviewing so you may make different decisions.Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-24521352811565690982010-02-21T09:48:21.024-06:002010-02-21T09:48:21.024-06:00I'm having the same issues as you. I joined th...I'm having the same issues as you. I joined the Read 'n Review Challenge this year and frankly with as many books as I read it is definitely becoming a challenge.<br /><br />I think I'll end up doing mini-reviews in order to get through them all.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683944973070583799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-79092216102007323392010-02-21T09:24:20.029-06:002010-02-21T09:24:20.029-06:00That is why at least once a month, I do mini-revie...That is why at least once a month, I do mini-reviews. They are usually one paragraph and give a quick opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-40807527144617483172010-02-21T09:12:59.259-06:002010-02-21T09:12:59.259-06:00I like doing reviews for all books, even if they a...I like doing reviews for all books, even if they are bad, that way we can help each other out and know when a book might not be for us. :)StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081129699151335557.post-70198089786872156432010-02-21T08:20:00.226-06:002010-02-21T08:20:00.226-06:00I have read 4 in the last 2 weeks that were kinda ...I have read 4 in the last 2 weeks that were kinda ok - blah but not great...<br /><br />The first two I wrote a short review for and these last two I am thinking I might do mini reviews - nothing huge just a few words since I sorta felt the same way about them both LOL...<br /><br />Cute, sassy, short, easy, enjoyable but not overly complicated reads that will take you about 2 hours to finish total. LOL <br /><br />But honestly I dont think you HAVE to review every book you read...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863724079356830367noreply@blogger.com