Thanks to everyone who commented last week.
Five out of 18 people prefer shorter series, 3-5 books; one prefers a medium series of about 10. The others are all glad to have longer series as long as the author keeps up the focus and engaging storyline. And I think Nikki is right that the In Death series is close to 40 especially if you include novellas. The Goodreads list shows #39 due out September 2014.
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The Winner from SBB #149 comments is: #11 Faith Hope & Cherrytea 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 #150 (One Question.)
Q1. Abby asks: Have you ever changed your mind about reading a book (summary/plot/cover didn’t capture your interest at first) after reading good blog reviews on that book? Which book was it??
A: I find this an interesting question. Not only have I changed my mind based on good blog reviews but also I have agreed to review books upon a request when I might not have selected the book otherwise. One book I selected after seeing favorable blog reviews was The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
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Q1. Abby asks: Have you ever changed your mind about reading a book (summary/plot/cover didn’t capture your interest at first) after reading good blog reviews on that book? Which book was it??
SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the Valentine and "Love" books, the Christmas Giveaway Books (this is the new link), or the June 2013 Newly Updated ARC/Review List.
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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.
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Sometimes, I'm encouraged to read a book, after reading various reviews. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have so far. Usually I find a book that piques my interest & use the reviews to reaffirm a purchase decision
ReplyDeleteFor me, it has been some of the new retellings of classics. I have never really liked the original Oz stories by Frank Baum. But there are several retellings that are getting great reviews. Same for Alice in Wonderland.
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't
ReplyDeleteI mostly buy books by reviews. One time I bought a book because I liked the cover and the reviews were terrible, it was by one of my favourite authors and I thought it was one of her best.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner.
ReplyDeleteTY Freda!
Deletea perfect week to win this lovely pick me up =)
None that I can remember.
ReplyDeleteI haven't changed my mind.
ReplyDeleteThe most recent one that I can think of is Cruel Beauty. At first I didn't want to read it but I read a lot of good reviews so I added it on my TBR list. I'll get to it some day!
ReplyDeleteYes, though the titles elude me now.
ReplyDeleteI know I have, but can't remember which books. Sometimes there is something in the blurb that just didn't appeal, but reviewers and other readers comments where just so positive that I read it - I think I decided that the blurb was very misleading & even wondered if the person who wrote it had really read the whole book.
ReplyDeleteI stick to a lot of my favorite authors but will read others if I read several good reviews of the book.
ReplyDeleteyes, I have picked up books by influence of good reviews - drawing a blank for titles at this time of night, but will probably wake with an answer ! =)
ReplyDeleteExcellent site you have here but I was wondering
ReplyDeleteif you knew of any message boards that cover the same topics
talked about in this article? I'd really like to be a part of community
where I can get feedback from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks!