tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post7308831015943676091..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: How to Start a Book Blog (Part I)Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-79075127901890640922011-10-25T04:51:10.730-07:002011-10-25T04:51:10.730-07:00Awesome advice! Your tips about book blogging will...Awesome advice! Your tips about book blogging will definitely help me a lot since I'm quite new in this industry. Good Job!Marc Azadahttp://realestatebusinesssuccess.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-13385911533890988042011-06-13T00:08:30.937-07:002011-06-13T00:08:30.937-07:00So interesting to read your thoughts on why you bl...So interesting to read your thoughts on why you blog! We all have our own reasons and ways we go about it. I'm trying to remember that I am unique and while I would "like" to make a little money off my blog it will never look like anyone else's. :)Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030109870736499425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-65938071206078510952011-06-07T05:21:21.628-07:002011-06-07T05:21:21.628-07:00Wonderful post. I too am a "branded" Ch...Wonderful post. I too am a "branded" Christian book blogger. The blog started as an outgrowth of a church library. Now it is mine entirely, but I still only focus on books and bookish things.<br /><br />Keep up the good work. Love your blog.Beckie B.http://rbclibrary.worpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-54812871779564077192011-06-06T14:19:53.250-07:002011-06-06T14:19:53.250-07:00I LOVE the Dick Van Dyke show! (Theme song going a...I LOVE the Dick Van Dyke show! (Theme song going around in my head as I type this...)<br /><br />Though my blog falls more into the eclectic category (much though I've tried at different times to make it a book blog proper), I really enjoy yours and I nodded all through this. Thanks for taking your time to share your thoughts!Janethttp://acrossthepage.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-48383468843792948812011-06-06T13:19:35.520-07:002011-06-06T13:19:35.520-07:00That was fun to read! I too decided that I have to...That was fun to read! I too decided that I have to blog "for me" especially when it comes to accepting books from people in exchange for a review - I can see where that could get out of hand very easily and the little time I have to read is so precious!Just Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162004981577487159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-19839903143569643722011-06-06T12:59:19.784-07:002011-06-06T12:59:19.784-07:00What an interesting post! I love your blog--pleas...What an interesting post! I love your blog--please don't change a thing (except maybe only write one (or two at the most) glowing review per month b/c I am waaaaay behind on books I'd like to read! lol).<br /><br />I blog very much for myself as well, I have to admit, and don't concern myself with my writing, although perhaps I should. . .hmmmm. I blog to help me remember things and frequently just to process my own thoughts because writing helps me think!<br /><br />But I have to admit I really appreciate when people leave comments. If they don't want to read, that's fine, but if they DO read. . .well, talk back to me! :)<br /><br />Looking forward to tomorrow's post!Shonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-45195656839672665282011-06-06T11:55:37.023-07:002011-06-06T11:55:37.023-07:00I found all of this very interesting. Though I don...I found all of this very interesting. Though I don't think I've directly asked you, I've often wondered how often you read and how you fit it in. That paragraph reminds me of a recent post of Monica's where she listed what she *doesn't* do.<br /><br />I was glad for a peek at Bookworm 2 last week, and will be content with the names I've guessed for them. =)*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-87064688181215594712011-06-06T10:03:50.451-07:002011-06-06T10:03:50.451-07:00Ha ha! I can relate to No. 1. I have books parked ...Ha ha! I can relate to No. 1. I have books parked in the bathroom and my purse for when I run errands. It is amazing to me how much reading time you can get in by doing that.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07091021503612464756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-52150223267069230422011-06-06T09:22:46.900-07:002011-06-06T09:22:46.900-07:00I really appreciate your consistent world view and...I really appreciate your consistent world view and opinion on books. I also like that our opinions are similar, that way we you say a book isn't great I don't waste my time reading it. I totally understand reading in the bathroom!! For some reason my kids think if I sit down on the couch to read that's a signal for them to climb all over me. A mom's gotta do what a mom's gotta do! :)Stephanie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976709475515458563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-9978227130477056692011-06-06T09:21:59.937-07:002011-06-06T09:21:59.937-07:00Thanks, Carrie, for this post. For me, it's go...Thanks, Carrie, for this post. For me, it's good to see that someone else has much the same perspective on blogging that I do. I write my blog first of all for me, and to supplement my poor memory, then for others who might be interested in the same sorts of things I am interested in. <br /><br />In spite of the difference in our ages, we surely are kindred spirits.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664642293286996220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-53122127086268550342011-06-06T09:01:38.940-07:002011-06-06T09:01:38.940-07:00I enjoyed reading this, Carrie! It has been inter...I enjoyed reading this, Carrie! It has been interesting to me how much I've come to value my blogging friendships that have been forged through comments and email. My blog has been a great blessing for me, and I hope for others, also. Thanks for the linky-love! :-)Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-6615058970500168222011-06-06T08:33:11.654-07:002011-06-06T08:33:11.654-07:00I certainly understand the desire to have a record...I certainly understand the desire to have a record of what you've read and what you thought of it. I've sometimes thought of keeping a log of books read by month with cryptic notes to myself, but then, that would cut into my reading time.jmaestronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-28995666205896988032011-06-06T07:42:19.343-07:002011-06-06T07:42:19.343-07:00You know I appreciate this. You are the one I tur...You know I appreciate this. You are the one I turn to for book blogging questions. <br /><br />And I hope others read your posts and are motivated to improve their reviews as I have been. I also cringe at my early reviews. :) Though mine may not be as in-depth as yours...for various reasons...I know the quality has improved.Annette W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02498639468291720406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-8003779873486811882011-06-06T07:29:04.446-07:002011-06-06T07:29:04.446-07:00Looking forward to more tomorrow! This was fun to...Looking forward to more tomorrow! This was fun to read as it let us know you even more.<br /><br />I don't mind people disagreeing with my thoughts on a book even though I take the Christian worldview also. Everyone has different reading taste and I like to know opinions but I won't let someone make disparaging personal comments to me or another commenter and then sign in as anonymous. That just is not fair so those are a definite delete in my world.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-78481724910042034102011-06-06T07:26:02.431-07:002011-06-06T07:26:02.431-07:00Great advice. A great deal of my reading is done i...Great advice. A great deal of my reading is done in the bathroom. :-)<br /><br />I've thought many times about putting my book-related posts into a separate blog, but I just hate when another blogger has two or more blogs, and no matter which you read, they're constantly wanting you to come read the other one(s), too. So for now I just have one general hodgepodge blog with a heavy emphasis on reading.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-51990620048594828622011-06-06T06:41:16.416-07:002011-06-06T06:41:16.416-07:00I agree! Great advice! I hate to admit that I'...I agree! Great advice! I hate to admit that I've been one of those people that sometimes worry too much about the numbers. <br />I've wondered about the answers to some of those questions, so it was great to see your answers. :)Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-62569050373833100712011-06-06T06:26:48.076-07:002011-06-06T06:26:48.076-07:00Great advice!Great advice!Alice@Supratentorialhttp://www.supratentorial.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com