Musing Mondays (meme 1 of 4)

CMash August 30, 2010 6 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s Question:
How often do you actually put into practice what you learn from reading nonfiction books (if you read nonfiction, that is)?

My Answer:
Today’s question is an easy one, yet a boring one when it comes to me. The answer is No. I don’t read self-help books. I did read one many years ago, can’t even remember the title so I guess I didn’t “put it into practice” lol.

What about you. If you want to join in the fun, link provided above.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 2)

CMash August 23, 2010 9 Comments

MONDAY

Another week that I am not posting for Mailbox Monday. I think my mailbox is on strike. Everyday last week, I anxiously waited for the mail, but no books 🙁 So depressing lol!! Its not like I don’t have enough books to review, BUT, and I am sure you feel the same way, I get so excited when I see that envelope addressed to me, knowing a book is inside, but which one? But I will be visiting your blog to see what you received!!!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s musing:

If your house was burning down –and you could SAFELY grab a book on your way outside to safety– what book would you make sure you ‘rescued’? Why?

My Response:
I would get a big green plastic bag, grab all my signed editions, then if I had time, would grab the books in my review pile, and then any more books from my tbr shelf until the bag was full.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 2)

CMash August 23, 2010 9 Comments

MONDAY

Another week that I am not posting for Mailbox Monday. I think my mailbox is on strike. Everyday last week, I anxiously waited for the mail, but no books 🙁 So depressing lol!! Its not like I don’t have enough books to review, BUT, and I am sure you feel the same way, I get so excited when I see that envelope addressed to me, knowing a book is inside, but which one? But I will be visiting your blog to see what you received!!!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s musing:

If your house was burning down –and you could SAFELY grab a book on your way outside to safety– what book would you make sure you ‘rescued’? Why?

My Response:
I would get a big green plastic bag, grab all my signed editions, then if I had time, would grab the books in my review pile, and then any more books from my tbr shelf until the bag was full.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (2 of 3)

CMash August 16, 2010 4 Comments

MONDAY

This will be the first time in 6 months that I will not be participating in Mailbox Monday. Last week my postal carrier and mailbox had a respite and no books were delivered. I have ambivalent feelings with regard to this..on one hand, I anxiously await for my postal carrier to deposit any goodies in the way of books, but then on the other hand, this little break will hopefully give me a chance to do a little catch up. But I will be hopping to see what everyone found in their mail boxes.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s Topic:

This week’s musing asks…

What books are you wishing for MOST right now?
My Response:
I know this is going to sound silly, but, all the books that are in my tbr piles, what is on my personal tbr shelves and my yet to purchase tbr list. As far as my requested review pile, whenever I grab the book that will become my current read, and see what the next book will be, I can’t wait to read it. When I look at my personal tbr shelves and see so many that are waiting to be read, I can’t wait. Like a mother who loves her kids equally, that is how I feel about all the books that are presently in my house.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (2 of 3)

CMash August 16, 2010 4 Comments

MONDAY

This will be the first time in 6 months that I will not be participating in Mailbox Monday. Last week my postal carrier and mailbox had a respite and no books were delivered. I have ambivalent feelings with regard to this..on one hand, I anxiously await for my postal carrier to deposit any goodies in the way of books, but then on the other hand, this little break will hopefully give me a chance to do a little catch up. But I will be hopping to see what everyone found in their mail boxes.

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s Topic:

This week’s musing asks…

What books are you wishing for MOST right now?
My Response:
I know this is going to sound silly, but, all the books that are in my tbr piles, what is on my personal tbr shelves and my yet to purchase tbr list. As far as my requested review pile, whenever I grab the book that will become my current read, and see what the next book will be, I can’t wait to read it. When I look at my personal tbr shelves and see so many that are waiting to be read, I can’t wait. Like a mother who loves her kids equally, that is how I feel about all the books that are presently in my house.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 3)

CMash August 9, 2010 6 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Miz B is shaking up Musing Mondays this week!! Here are rules that we have to and/or want to play:

Okay… so what’s going to happen is this: I’m going to ask a question today — as I always do for Musing Mondays — and the first commenter is going to answer my question on their blog (or in my comments section). BUT…

That first commenter also needs to ask a question (a different question) for commenter #2 to answer. So, commenter #2 (to Should Be Reading) has to go to commenter #1′s MM post and answer their question… plus pose a question of their own for commenter #3 to answer! And, so on.
Each participant to MM today needs to ask their own question for the next person to answer, in addition to answering the previous person’s question.

Today’s Topic:

What element, if a book has it, will make you almost always read that book (and name a book –or books– that contain it)! ((for example: romantic reunions))

My Answer:

A good suspense, and the authors that I like and will read any and all of their books. The type of book that I love is the kind that grab you from the start, have short chapters (what I call just one more chapter and find myself 10 chapters later), like when the main characters are assigned one chapter, next chapter containing another character and so forth and keeps changing. This is another great element because, again, I have to keep reading to find out where I was left hanging. I am reading a book for review and it has all of this and having a hard time putting it down. Its Buying Time by

Pamela Samuels-Young.

My Question:

Do you like short or long detailed reviews?

My Answer:

I prefer reading short detailed reviews. I just want to get the bottom line as if I should put it on my list. Did the reviewer like it, why or why not. Were the characters brought to life. Did it hold your interest, etc etc. Since finding this world of reviewing/blogging, my tbr bucket list is huge. And since there are so many books and reviews, I just want to know if I might be interestsed in it and add to my ever growing list.

Caite’s Question:

Do you belong to an online book site, like Library Thing, Shelfari and Goodreads and if so why? For you own record keeping and organization or primarily for the social aspects, posting, book reviews and such?

My Answer:

I belong to all three GR, LT, and Shelfari for many reasons. For posting reviews, see what others think about the same books I have read, entering early reviewers contests and try lol to becoming more organized with my piles of books, not there yet but am adding little by little.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 3)

CMash August 9, 2010 6 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Miz B is shaking up Musing Mondays this week!! Here are rules that we have to and/or want to play:

Okay… so what’s going to happen is this: I’m going to ask a question today — as I always do for Musing Mondays — and the first commenter is going to answer my question on their blog (or in my comments section). BUT…

That first commenter also needs to ask a question (a different question) for commenter #2 to answer. So, commenter #2 (to Should Be Reading) has to go to commenter #1′s MM post and answer their question… plus pose a question of their own for commenter #3 to answer! And, so on.
Each participant to MM today needs to ask their own question for the next person to answer, in addition to answering the previous person’s question.

Today’s Topic:

What element, if a book has it, will make you almost always read that book (and name a book –or books– that contain it)! ((for example: romantic reunions))

My Answer:

A good suspense, and the authors that I like and will read any and all of their books. The type of book that I love is the kind that grab you from the start, have short chapters (what I call just one more chapter and find myself 10 chapters later), like when the main characters are assigned one chapter, next chapter containing another character and so forth and keeps changing. This is another great element because, again, I have to keep reading to find out where I was left hanging. I am reading a book for review and it has all of this and having a hard time putting it down. Its Buying Time by

Pamela Samuels-Young.

My Question:

Do you like short or long detailed reviews?

My Answer:

I prefer reading short detailed reviews. I just want to get the bottom line as if I should put it on my list. Did the reviewer like it, why or why not. Were the characters brought to life. Did it hold your interest, etc etc. Since finding this world of reviewing/blogging, my tbr bucket list is huge. And since there are so many books and reviews, I just want to know if I might be interestsed in it and add to my ever growing list.

Caite’s Question:

Do you belong to an online book site, like Library Thing, Shelfari and Goodreads and if so why? For you own record keeping and organization or primarily for the social aspects, posting, book reviews and such?

My Answer:

I belong to all three GR, LT, and Shelfari for many reasons. For posting reviews, see what others think about the same books I have read, entering early reviewers contests and try lol to becoming more organized with my piles of books, not there yet but am adding little by little.

Musing Mondays

Musing Mondays (1 of 4)

CMash August 2, 2010 10 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Todays Musing:
What book tops your TBR (to be read) pile right now? Is it something you own, or something you have to borrow, or something you’ll be purchasing? Why do you want to read it so badly?

My Response:
The top of my TBR Review Pile, and waiting to be picked up, is The Nobodies Album by Carolyn Parkhurst. I have read some really good reviews and even had a giveaway, so can’t wait to get my hands on it.
When I went “public” with my blog, I really thought requests for reviews would be far and few between, but was wrong. I haven’t read a book from my Personal TBR Bucket Pile since January. My “Review Policy” is that I read requested review books in order that I receive. So the day they get delivered, a post-it goes on the front of the book, with date received and from who and any other notes regarding that book, example if there is a giveaway, guest author posting, etc etc. Every book in my TBR Review pile, I am anxious to read because either I asked to read it or when an email was sent asking if I would review, I read the synopsis to see if I think I would enjoy and be a good “match”. My pile is high but am looking forward to reading each and every one of them. Happy Reading all!!!