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Today’s muse:
This week’s musing — courtesy of http://cmashlovestoread.com — asks…
Do you have a system as to which books to read from your “requested review pile? What is it? What about when there are too many to read in a certain time frame? {apologies to those who don’t review}
My thoughts:
Before I answer my own question lol I want to share my reaction this morning when I saw today’s question. I booted up, got all my pages opened, and then went to copy/paste today’s muse. And thought, what a good question! lol And because I had just grabbed my coffee mug, it took a few minutes to realize it was one of my questions I had submitted, don’t remember when, but there it was lol. Thank you Miz B for choosing my question.
Over the past 3 years, I have tried different policies when it comes to “requested review books”. When I first started to review, I would read novels in the order that I received them. This worked out for a while but I then found myself going into “reading slumps” since I’m a mood reader and felt that I was reading in a robotic fashion. I then tried to guarantee 2-4 books per month that I would guarantee a review posting. That also worked for a while.
Now, because of the tour companies, Partners In Crime Tours and Providence Book Promotions, and medical issues, my reading time has been affected. My first priority are books that are being toured, then the 2nd tier are for those publishers and publicists that I have been reviewing for since the beginning and the 3rd tier are the books that sit on my TBR shelves of my bookcase, but those that are chosen depending on my mood.
I receive many requests in a week and I know, and have been trying my hardest, to say that 2 letter word NO, but I don’t have it in me. I read a synopsis, knowing it is something I would enjoy and I accept it adding it to my “TBR requested review shelves, which are the top 2 shelves of my bookcase, not counting what’s in my EReaders. However, since I am now starting a 3rd shelf, I have been trying so hard to say NO, but I admit, I have an addiction to books.
What about you? Do you have a review reading system?
October is being hosted by Parchment Girl
Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”
Click on text for synopsis via IndieBound (I am an IndieBound Affiliate)
Monday: Into The Dark by Stacy Green from Author for Partners In Crime Tours
Monday: Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult from Simon & Schuster
Thursday: The Walnut Tree by Charles Todd from Harper Collins
Thursday: Breaking The Code by Karen Fisher-Alaniz from Sourcebooks for WOW!
Friday: Villa Triste by Lucretia Grindle from The Hachette Book Group ARC
I used to have system but now I fly by the seat of my pants. I have trouble saying no too and always think I can read more than I actually can.
Since I read for fun and entertainment, I am very selective of the books I choose for requested reading. I also don’t like the stress of having to have a book read by a certain time. That is one of the reasons I started my own personal library so I’m not under a deadline to get a book read. I also love my local library, but don’t check out many books because again I have to read it by a certain date, I am retired and don’t like stress. ; )
I have developed the art of saying “no,” since otherwise I would lose my enjoyment of books. Feeling pushed or overwhelmed does not bode well for the books…sigh.
But I don’t have to say it a lot.
I also like to review in order of when the books are due…and here’s my system: MY MUSING MONDAYS POST
Yeah that is pretty much my method too. Tour, reviews and then pleasure. sometimes my personal preference wins out there. Cathy @ Addicted to Books
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I have a system of sorts but I don’t always follow it so it may not qualify as a system. 🙂 Villa Triste looks good. Off to check out the synopsis.
I don’t really get asked to review, so the pressure is off me!
Oh Cheryl sorry u are having some health issues — take care. I HAVE a system backlog but have learned to say no now:0
I pretty much do the same as you do – I can’t say no, though. If the synopsis sounds good, I want to read it!