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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Sharing Beyond Books #127 Comment Giveaway 11/23/13

Hello again on Saturday night and Welcome to SBB, Sharing Beyond Books.

I must apologize for failing to link my giveaways last week. A special thanks to you folks who sought out the post to comment during the week. :-)

I was rather surprised that greater portion of commenters only read one book at a time. There were nine of those which includes three who occasionally read two at a time. Only six of us read more than one at a time and Ricki takes the cake reading 20 books at one time. Not sure how she manages to keep them all straight. :-)

Most of us claim to be good patients although a couple besides me admitted to be cranky sometimes. Natasha stated she was a good patient "always usually." Hmm wonder just what that means. :-) And Mary P has a mother who plays the dying swan whenever she is sick. I bet (hope) Mary's family has lots of patience.
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The Winner from SBB #126 comments is: #2 Linda who can make a GC choice if international or book choice from the ARC/Review titles, Christmas titles or Love titles - all linked near the end of the post.  Please let me know your choice by completing the (new) WINNER FORM.

WEEK #127

Q1. Emily asks: If you disliked a book, would you still take the time to write a negative review? Or would you just give it a bad rating and forget about it??
A: I rarely read a book without doing a review and fortunately I haven't had too many I actually disliked. If I did I would try to give specific reasons why I didn't like it because we all have different tastes. Giving a book a low rating without saying more doesn't really help other readers know what was unpleasant about the book.   

Q2. My non-bookish 'Question' this week: It's that time of year to give thanks so please share something(s) you are thankful for.
A: I started thinking I would say lets state one or two things.  But my own list quickly added up so I decided -- no limits!  Here goes: I am thankful for 1) God creating and blessing me2) Family - parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandchildren and extended, including pets. 3) Church Family - they are special. 4) Work - all three businesses. 5) Blog which includes friends in the blogging community and all the books I get to read! 6) Fairly good health - even with the cancer diagnosis it could have been much worse. I could go on but that covers most of it!
Image found at The Sweetest Petunia.

Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a book choice or GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! We are getting low on questions so hopefully you will send more in -- even if they are duplicates I'll weed through or try to modify to use.

Your turn to share:

Q1. Emily asks: If you disliked a book, would you still take the time to write a negative review? Or would you just give it a bad rating and forget about it????

Q2. My non-bookish 'Question' this week: It's that time of year to give thanks so please share something(s) you are thankful for.

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Valentine and "Love" books , the Christmas Giveaway Books, or the June 2012 Newly Updated ARC/Review List.

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on either of the two questions above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.

I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made by Friday, November 29, 2013 at 10 PM central.

16 comments:

  1. I always write reviews of books, whether I finished or not, and liked or not.

    I'm thankful everyone in my family is healthy, and that we had the opportunity to move to my husband's hometown this year.

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  2. Congrats to Linda.
    I think it only fair to take the time to write the review. And I agree we all have different tastes in reading and Authors so if you dislike the book you should explain why in the review.

    I am so grateful that me youngest daughter went into remission at age 8 from bone cancer and is now a beautiful 26 year old healthy woman. :)

    I'm grateful for my son who is in Special Forces and is back in the USA.
    I'm grateful for being blessed with my family and friends that I have.
    I'm grateful for waking up everyday. There are many things to be grateful for in my life.

    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  3. 1. I would write a negative review but also explain why - everyone has their own taste. I don't read several best selling authors because I'm just not a fan of their writing but I wouldn't be negative about them just because I don't care for their writing.

    2. Obviously hubby and kids are at the top of the list along with the 3 furballs. I'm thankful for my family's good health and that we're able to travel several times each year as it's my absolute passion.

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  4. 1) generaly if i do read a book i review it it doesn't matter if i loved it or not if if i told someone i would review it i do ( but fortunately so far those i haven't liked were few) now sometimes i don't review a book i've read ( and loved^^) but then i don't even rate it but it's really an exception

    2) a few weeks ago i would have said my family health now with teh situation i'm in i'm not taking that for granted anymore and i'm thankful to be able to help a little and i hope my mother will be better and it's nothing serious ( i would be really grateful then)
    i'm more thankful for my family as a whole and yes i include pets ^^( they wouldn't want to be forgotten) but also for the friends i made in the blogging community and the great books i've discovered and those i will read in the futur ( and the list could be a lot longer too but i take pity on my fingers^^)

    take care!

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  5. 1 - I don't review many books (generally just those I get thru Goodreads or LibraryThing), but if I didn't like it I feel even more responsible to justify negative comments.
    2 - Thankful for may family, my generally good health and for living in the USA

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  6. 1. If I dislike a book I wouldn't bother with a review.

    2. I'm thankful for my wonderful family.

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  7. 1. It depends if it's a book that I planned to review or not.

    2. I'm thankful for my husband and family, as well as close friends. :)

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  8. 1. I only write a review if I have enjoyed the book. I'm not a reviewer, but I know authors appreciate it when you can write one.

    2. I am thankful for so many things. All the usuals. Tomorrow I am going up the coast for a holiday - certainly thankful about that.

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  9. 1. I write reviews whether I liked the book or not, but I always point out constructively what made me like or dislike it.
    2. I am thankful for my wonderful husband and my crazy dog.

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  10. I, like Mary, am not a reviewer but I also let an author know if I like the book.

    I am thankful because my husband's cancer is in remission - also for all the wonderful family we have.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  11. 1. If it was a book that I dislike, I would still finish the book and give an honest review. I would say why I didn't like it, since everyone's taste is different.
    2. I am thankful that the Lord has given me good health, my family, for having a job and many more things.

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  12. 1. If I dislike a book I won't review it. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything.

    2. I am thankful for my family :D

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  13. Q1. Well, I have lots of really good books to review first so those bad ones will be pushed way way back, and I don't know if I'll ever get time to review them.

    Q2. I am thankful for my family, friends, and great books!

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  14. I would not submit a bad review, however, I would message the author and explain why I would not be submitting it.
    I am always thankful for friends.

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