tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post2642444137336605227..comments2024-01-17T04:33:08.243-08:00Comments on My Friend Amy: The Weekly Review Week Ending April 4Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-62685354407459564622009-04-08T07:43:00.000-07:002009-04-08T07:43:00.000-07:00Actually, I kind of went backwards from the Dear A...Actually, I kind of went backwards from the Dear Author ladies' position. I was getting a lot of e-ARCs even without specifying (probably close to 40%), and I wound up with eye strain and constant headaches from reading all the books on my computer. So I invested in a Sony reader just for the sake of my health. It was freakishly expensive, but I don't get headaches on a daily basis anymore, so worthwhile.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I'm not going to neglect paper books sent to me in a timely fashion. Emphasis on "timely." (On Monday, I had a mid-March release arrive in my mailbox. One I'd requested in February!)Anna/ocelotthttp://community.livejournal.com/genrereviews/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-30948913084628806982009-04-05T21:54:00.000-07:002009-04-05T21:54:00.000-07:00Luanne..I know I'm really sad about that, too.Nanc...Luanne..I know I'm really sad about that, too.<BR/><BR/>Nancy..I won't stop reading and reviewing books either. I have so many I want to read! But the pushiness in general sort of bothers me...because there are a lot of bloggers willing to donate their time to read review copies and won't be able to in an e-format. Print copies don't exclude anyone, e-copies will exclude a lot.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-83622984950166080132009-04-05T18:00:00.000-07:002009-04-05T18:00:00.000-07:00The Dear Authors review policy is really interesti...The Dear Authors review policy is really interesting, but I think they're missing the point a bit. Continued exposure is good, so if some of us can't get to an ARC for a month or two, all we're serving to do when we review is drag out the publicity and keep a book in the public eye, right? My thoughts only. Having said that, I do my best to review in a timely manner.<BR/><BR/>I turn down e-books flat, though, because I don't have a reader, am not interested in forking out big bucks to own one, and can't stand to sit and read off the computer for long. I write reviews because reading is a joy and I can't shut myself up about what I've read. I'll still do so, even if the ARC stream is dammed up. I've got plenty of older titles on my shelves and just reading great books is always going to be my sole purpose.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-19484063757053640922009-04-05T16:07:00.000-07:002009-04-05T16:07:00.000-07:00But they've cancelled the show!But they've cancelled the show!Luannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831940198814551829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-86451946556822793092009-04-05T14:42:00.000-07:002009-04-05T14:42:00.000-07:00Marg, I totally agree, it's just not happening any...Marg, I totally agree, it's just not happening anytime soon.<BR/><BR/>Amy..Well you do have a wonderful name and thanks for the kind words of encouragement!<BR/><BR/>Jill..my pleasure!<BR/><BR/>Lenore..that makes a lot of sense and for really highly anticipated releases I can see how it would be especially problematic. Puts the problem of selling used copies on ebay in a different light, eh?<BR/><BR/>ham1299...me too! I'm so sad it won't be back.<BR/><BR/>Chris...no not for me either, though I'd be happy to accept one as a complimentary gift.<BR/><BR/>Jennie, I'll definitely check out your post, I've been meaning to address it here as well, but just haven't yet.<BR/><BR/>Jackie...my pleasure it was a great post!<BR/><BR/>Nymeth..I hope you enjoy!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-69864765465085146212009-04-05T14:37:00.000-07:002009-04-05T14:37:00.000-07:00Loved the piece on race in children's lit. And I'm...Loved the piece on race in children's lit. And I'm off to read the Alexander McCall Smith piece, which also sounds great!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-47433102936612732702009-04-05T13:42:00.000-07:002009-04-05T13:42:00.000-07:00Thank you very much for mentioning my post!I love ...Thank you very much for mentioning my post!<BR/><BR/>I love the April Fools joke you mention, and the comments it gets are almost as funny!Jackie (Farm Lane Books)http://www.farmlanebooks.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-12150325903158099062009-04-05T10:31:00.000-07:002009-04-05T10:31:00.000-07:00I have a whole post about why I'm not going over t...I have a whole post about why I'm not going over to an e-reader any time soon over at Geek Buffet. (http://geekbuffet.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/the-problems-of-the-kindle/)<BR/><BR/>And I also loved loved loved the McCall Smith article, too.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024880986964198385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-79459921727466380752009-04-05T10:21:00.000-07:002009-04-05T10:21:00.000-07:00I can't see me spending $400+ on a device just to ...I can't see me spending $400+ on a device just to read review books. It's not going to happen.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-563438894076946012009-04-05T08:12:00.000-07:002009-04-05T08:12:00.000-07:00Thanks for the heads-up about Pushing Daisies! I h...Thanks for the heads-up about Pushing Daisies! I have Season 1 and intend to get Season 2. I loved that show!ham1299https://www.blogger.com/profile/04571203527388227830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-79780133720489884132009-04-05T08:07:00.000-07:002009-04-05T08:07:00.000-07:00That was an interesting article at Dear Author. I...That was an interesting article at Dear Author. I personally do not enjoy reading eBooks so I hope printed ARCs (and printed books for that matter) won't disappear entirely. One anon commenter said publishers are reluctant to send out digital ARCs because they are hard to control. You can easily pass the files on to hundreds of people and they fear that this could impact sales.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-49171373360834549422009-04-05T06:44:00.000-07:002009-04-05T06:44:00.000-07:00Great links! Thanks for all the recommendations!Great links! Thanks for all the recommendations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-50458717581735499252009-04-05T05:39:00.000-07:002009-04-05T05:39:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for visiting my blog and commenting...Thanks so much for visiting my blog and commenting! I'm bookmarking your blog--maybe one day I can participate in your Saturday challenge! : )<BR/><BR/>Thanks again! You have a great blog. I can tell you put a lot of time and thought into it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-39571209386644275682009-04-05T04:47:00.000-07:002009-04-05T04:47:00.000-07:00I would love to get an ereader but they are far to...I would love to get an ereader but they are far too expensive, and then there are also issues with downloading books to Australia, so I don't see it happening anytime soon for me either.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.com