tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post4795599855293957351..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: I'm at it Again!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-49185380958768478322010-08-03T13:45:46.574-04:002010-08-03T13:45:46.574-04:00i just wanted to stop by and say that the photo in...i just wanted to stop by and say that the photo in this post is ultimately creepy...maybe I will rethink my self-imposed rules!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34050334625208729852010-08-03T13:34:39.566-04:002010-08-03T13:34:39.566-04:00I do the same thing!!! I don't have the exact ...I do the same thing!!! I don't have the exact same rule as you but I keep falling behind again and again on writing my reviews. I keep saying "I'll write it as soon as I'm done" and that almost NEVER happens.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7872680783668549962010-08-03T09:57:29.280-04:002010-08-03T09:57:29.280-04:00Nice to see I'm not alone in the stressful rul...Nice to see I'm not alone in the stressful rules I make for myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9864969275151010502010-08-01T23:19:08.714-04:002010-08-01T23:19:08.714-04:00So funny but I am relieved to see I am not the onl...So funny but I am relieved to see I am not the only one! If I don't post a book review I don't count it towards my monthly 'read' total either :)Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50397066601775243282010-08-01T00:51:52.977-04:002010-08-01T00:51:52.977-04:00I'm always behind on reviews! And I'm so ...I'm always behind on reviews! And I'm so good at breaking my own rules I've just stopped making them...:)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91942386886180435112010-07-31T21:43:43.386-04:002010-07-31T21:43:43.386-04:00I'm looking for a book for the Nook and just m...I'm looking for a book for the Nook and just might get The Good Daughters. Thanks for the suggestion! hmm.. I have to wait (it's not out yet).<br /><br />Rules... with the exception of June/July and the chaos from the move... I never start a new book without writing the review for the one I just finished. <br /><br />I actually start the post when I start the book so I only have to write the review so I have no excuse. I need to do this so I don't forget!<br /><br />Just remember we read for pleasure, enjoy the experience :)mpartykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058880500554363163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5669649650093163412010-07-30T18:20:06.366-04:002010-07-30T18:20:06.366-04:00I list all the books I read regardless of whether ...I list all the books I read regardless of whether or not I review them. You still read them, right?<br /><br />I ADORE the photo that you included. My daughter makes that face at me at lest once a day. Makes me think of that creepy movie, The Bad Seed.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59673611417358940532010-07-30T14:32:44.970-04:002010-07-30T14:32:44.970-04:00I love this post! It's so true. I think we ...I love this post! It's so true. I think we 'police' ourselves or we'd get nothing done!Jennifer Oberthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008884547045029128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51209216926439415682010-07-30T11:55:00.957-04:002010-07-30T11:55:00.957-04:00Totally understand 'the pressure'. I am ju...Totally understand 'the pressure'. I am just the same.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you think of the new David Mitchell at any rate. I LOVED 'The Cloud Atlas' and am hoping this one is just as good! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-58978282761992269692010-07-30T10:18:18.234-04:002010-07-30T10:18:18.234-04:00LOL! I'm behind on book reviews too :-) I don&...LOL! I'm behind on book reviews too :-) I don't mind though - I'll catch up eventually and there is no way I'd not include a book in my end of month total just because I hadn't got round to writing the review yet. <br /><br />Good luck in your mission to complete them though!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27768579208682104252010-07-29T23:28:42.964-04:002010-07-29T23:28:42.964-04:00LOL! I used to do this; not so much anymore but I ...LOL! I used to do this; not so much anymore but I do have my moments. I used to think I would review every book I read, but I'm so far behind that if I punished myself I'd be grounded for the rest of my life ;o)Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82128744989789053552010-07-29T19:03:36.073-04:002010-07-29T19:03:36.073-04:00I've been hearing good things about The Thousa...I've been hearing good things about The Thousand Autumns and now it's been long-listed for the Man Booker prize. It's going on my wish list for sure. I'm looking forward to your reviews!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652392729923383591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17089187636005011712010-07-29T18:34:13.356-04:002010-07-29T18:34:13.356-04:00It must be the perfectionist side of us. Sometimes...It must be the perfectionist side of us. Sometimes my self-imposed rules really help me stay focused and other times they drive me nuts too!Laura at Library of Clean Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2416348130073015652010-07-29T17:41:08.214-04:002010-07-29T17:41:08.214-04:00I'm bad at following rules so I don't even...I'm bad at following rules so I don't event keep a count of the books I read. I'd probably only disappoint myself with the low number anyway!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45452820850653274832010-07-29T14:58:25.977-04:002010-07-29T14:58:25.977-04:00I don't place hard and fast rules on myself. F...I don't place hard and fast rules on myself. For me, the only rule is to review everything I read. Sometimes it happens right away, but sometimes it doesn't. I've also stopped keeping track of anything but a yearly total. I'm reading more quality literature, enjoying it, and the numbers have little meaning for me. Still, I hope you do review these soon so I can hear your thoughts. I'm especially curious about the Booker-longlisted Mitchell. I hope to read it soon!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-88267325636624295412010-07-29T12:31:24.716-04:002010-07-29T12:31:24.716-04:00Diane, you are so funny! But I know what you mean,...Diane, you are so funny! But I know what you mean, feeling as if you must do a review for each book for it to "count". Sometimes you can get by with just a mention, though! :)Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-74288161274021329392010-07-29T12:17:54.781-04:002010-07-29T12:17:54.781-04:00lol -I'm the same. I don't count a book a...lol -I'm the same. I don't count a book as read for the month unless the review is up. Crazy the little rules we set for ourselves - just more stress.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82497026343257135522010-07-29T11:10:37.663-04:002010-07-29T11:10:37.663-04:00I have heard great things about David Mitchell'...I have heard great things about David Mitchell's book - I need to read it soon! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-83735462215164075112010-07-29T11:09:56.658-04:002010-07-29T11:09:56.658-04:00I do look forward to your reviews...no pressure th...I do look forward to your reviews...no pressure though. I too drive myself crazy with self imposed rules especially when i think that i am not reading fast enough and my reading list is growing. But really that just takes away from the joys of reading : )Bookventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533767618250098740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30552990836336802522010-07-29T10:48:14.389-04:002010-07-29T10:48:14.389-04:00Hahaha too funny! I am strict with myself on revie...Hahaha too funny! I am strict with myself on reviews and deadlines as well. I HAD to finish reading The Exile of Sara Stevenson because I HAD to review it by yesterday so that I could include it in my year's worth of review totals. It's my blogoversary! :)<br /><br />Alayne - <a href="http://thecrowdedleaf.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">The Crowded Leaf</a>Alaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305704919065945772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-18465870807060972472010-07-29T10:39:15.420-04:002010-07-29T10:39:15.420-04:00Rules, schmules. I just posted a review for a book...Rules, schmules. I just posted a review for a book that I read MONTHS ago. Granted, it wasn't much of a review...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59278546388253961312010-07-29T10:21:09.077-04:002010-07-29T10:21:09.077-04:00I also have a few self imposed rules about bloggin...I also have a few self imposed rules about blogging and try to stick to them whenever I can. When I don't I just end up feeling really guilty, so I understand what you are going through. Don't be too hard on yourself though!!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69901437653244150762010-07-29T10:18:39.180-04:002010-07-29T10:18:39.180-04:00What a perfect photo! There are really no rules or...What a perfect photo! There are really no rules or 'blog cops', and most of our blogging pressure is self-imposed. Just remember... this is supposed to be fun!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-60049030783002405172010-07-29T08:55:16.109-04:002010-07-29T08:55:16.109-04:00Seriously, I LOVE these posts where you insert tha...Seriously, I LOVE these posts where you insert that wonderfully cranky looking little girl...it shows up on my blog list and I have to come here.<br /><br />I have rules like that, too. Mine is...I can't start a new book until I've reviewed the one I just finished.<br /><br />Now that I see you loved The Good Daughters, I'm going on Amazon to order it (or preorder).<br /><br />I know, the book buying ban...but it doesn't apply if there's a favorite author with a new book.<br /><br />That's another one of my rules.<br /><br />Here's to breaking the rules!!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26210040997645599942010-07-29T08:40:09.127-04:002010-07-29T08:40:09.127-04:00YES --- I have way too many self-imposed rules in ...YES --- I have way too many self-imposed rules in life. Fortunately reviewing books in order to count them in annual tallies is not one of them :)<br /><br />I am very much looking forward to reading your review of Blind Hope. NO PRESSURE though - ok?Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.com