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When I frist started blogging back in 2014 I was much more diligent and excited to write book reviews. I’d have my review written within a day or two after reading. Now we are in 2019 and it might be a month later; before I review a book that I read. Good thing I keep notes!!
How do I get psyched. I don’t! I write when I feel like it. Manly Tuesdays are my day to knockout at least three reviews on books I’ve read. As for ARC’s well I’ve made a point of only reviewing for a select few authors now, so I don’t have the added pressure to read and review. I’ve also stoped requesting on NetGalley and will instead use my library and wait for the book to come out. I’ve made a point of just reading what I want when I want and reviewing when I feel like it. It’s been relaxing and enjoyable to get back to just enjoying a book and not worrying about reviewing it in a timely fashion.
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I’ve got two Pinterst boards that I keep quotes on. One is Bookish Quotes and another is just Quotes. Here are few that I like:
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I have participated in the past on a few WOW, but I don’t actively participate. As for the books I’ve highlighted in the WOW posts well I have them on my TBR, but haven’t gotten to them; because they are series books and I’m not to them yet.
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Angela
I'm an outdoor sun loving reader living near San Fransisco. I’m a mother, wife, animal & book lover. I'm the owner, reviewer & mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. My favorite animals are horses & dogs. As for reading I love all things paranormal & urban fantasy & my favorite shifters are dragons.
Stephanie @ Once Upon a Chapter
May 1, 2019 at 5:05 am
Reviews are something I make myself do. If I don’t do them within a few weeks I have a harder time reviewing them once too much time has gone by. I’m with you though, I only take ARCs that I really want to read!
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Angela
May 1, 2019 at 7:35 am
I use to be really good on reviewing, but now it could be a month later. I’m not stressing about it nor am I stressing about getting them done sooner. It’s refreshing. Thank’s for visiting and commenting.
Lydia
April 30, 2019 at 2:06 pm
Yes, rereading books definitely is awesome.
My TTT.
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Angela
April 30, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Thank you for visiting and sharing your TTT. Have a good week!
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
April 28, 2019 at 7:36 am
Reading books you want to read, and reviewing them when you feel like it is the best, Angela! I actually do that even with many of my ARCs, unless the author is self published. Then, I really do my best to review rather quickly – at least on Goodreads, BookBub and Amazon 🙂
I’m more into reading than reviewing these days, and I don’t want to feel like the blog is something I have to do – so I’m fine with that 🙂
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
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Angela
April 28, 2019 at 9:40 am
I agree with you and feel the same way.
Have a great week!
Kathy Valentine
April 28, 2019 at 7:19 am
I don’t mind writing reviews,but sometimes I wish it could be a simple review like: I loved this book it was awesome or something simple like that. I’m not clever so I just write like I feel,it doesn’t mean the book wasn’t mind blowing its just sometimes it’s hard to put into words! The reviews that take me the longest are the books I didn’t like. But I try to find something positive to say. I’ve dnf books,but I keep it to myself because what I didn’t like someone else loved. Shared on my socials!??
Angela
April 28, 2019 at 9:41 am
Thank’s Kathy for sharing your thoughts on reviewing.
Melanie Simmons
April 28, 2019 at 5:33 am
I’ve never really participated in the memes, but I do have fun reading others. I have a hard time writing reviews sometimes too. I have five waiting for me to write. I hope that I can get to at least most of them today. The ARCs I request are from people who will allow me to post in my own time or I won’t take them. I have no problems waiting on the library or using my Audible credits or just buying the book if the author wants to push me on a deadline.
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Angela
April 28, 2019 at 9:42 am
Thank’s for sharing.