Musing Mondays (1 of 3)

MONDAY
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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.

Mailbox Monday (2 of 3)

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Hosted by Shanyn at Chick Loves Lit
EBook Download
This EBook was downloaded to my Sony Ereader this week. At the request of the author as a favor, he asked that I read this pending digital mini, and give my honest opinion as a reader and consumer, before he self submits it to an indie online publishing site.

All I was told is that it is a suspense, unlike the book he is currently on virtual tour with Pump Up Your Book, which is in the romance genre.  You may recognize the name, you might have even read the book, which is:

For those that may be interested in this digital short,  I will give you all or any information as I get it from the author.

EBooks Purchased:
Both of these digital shorts are written by, Vincent Zandri,  author of “The Remains” and “Moonlight Falls”.

Its Monday, What are you reading? (3 of 3)

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This is a meme to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week:

Completed Last Week:
Currently Reading:
What’s Next
                                                 (Revised manuscript)

Musing Mondays (1 of 3)

MONDAY
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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.

Mailbox Monday (2 of 3)

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Hosted by Shanyn at Chick Loves Lit
EBook Download
This EBook was downloaded to my Sony Ereader this week. At the request of the author as a favor, he asked that I read this pending digital mini, and give my honest opinion as a reader and consumer, before he self submits it to an indie online publishing site.

All I was told is that it is a suspense, unlike the book he is currently on virtual tour with Pump Up Your Book, which is in the romance genre.  You may recognize the name, you might have even read the book, which is:

For those that may be interested in this digital short,  I will give you all or any information as I get it from the author.

EBooks Purchased:
Both of these digital shorts are written by, Vincent Zandri,  author of “The Remains” and “Moonlight Falls”.

Its Monday, What are you reading? (3 of 3)

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This is a meme to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week:

Completed Last Week:
Currently Reading:
What’s Next
                                                 (Revised manuscript)

More Awards !!!!! (2 of 2)

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Recently it has been hot and humid in my neck of the woods….but….NO….that’s not the reason.  I could even say it is a hot flash…but….NO…not that either.  Its that special feeling you get…warm all over….when someone gives you a great big hug!!!  Well….Vicki from Reading At The Beach just gave me a huge hug in the form of an award.  If you follow this blog, you know what I think about Vicki.  She was one of the first bloggers I reached out to for help when I found this wonderful world of book blogging.  I had never seen the word meme, didn’t even know what it was, but Vicki was always there to answer all my questions, even to this day.  I am honored that I can call her “Friend”.  If you haven’t visited, you don’t know what you are missing.  Her reviews are professional,  her postings interesting and her pictures absolutely beautiful.  Take a walk over to her place and say hi!!  This is the award she kindly passed to me:

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Now for the criteria:
Rules:

Pass this on to five great blog neighbors
I define a great blog neighbor as someone that consistently comments on your posts and responds to questions or comments that you have.
This is the hardest part for me, since there are soooo many people that are deserving of this award.  I have been lucky to have received this award in the past and have passed it on so am going to pass it on to 5 more of my neighbors (in no particular order):

PK Reeves from Aisle B
Darlyn from darlyn & books
And this morning, what a great way to wake up, I was presented with this award:
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Dizzy C from DizzyC’s Little Book Blog, which is a great blog I just found from the Friday Blog Hop, was gracious to pass this on.  I received this award a couple of days ago so I won’t bore everyone again.   It amazes me that no matter how many I get,  I get that warm and fuzzy feeling with each one.  What a fantastic feeling knowing that someone really likes my blog.  So thank you Dizzy C.  And if you haven’t visited her, you really should.  She has a wonderful blog!!

Slapdash Sunday Topic: Review Requests ? (1 of 2)

SUNDAY
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Question for those that use/have a blogspot address:
Is anyone having trouble today adding pictures to their posts or is it my computer?
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Hosted by Kayla at The Eclectic Element

Slapdash Sunday is a day for your proverbial week ‘leftovers.’ Is there something you wanted to say, but just forgot? Is there something you want to write about, but isn’t worth a whole page? Do you have a random thought, funny or otherwise that needs to be written down?
That is what Slapdash Sunday is for!

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  The other day I added and catalogued the newest book I received to be reviewed.  As I looked at my pile, I started thinking, which is usually dangerous (lol) for me, and thought that the questions I had would be a good topic for today.
  Do you get a lot of requests?  Or do you seek out books to review?  Do you think that because of this new phenomenon of social media outlets and book blogging/reviewing sites, that you are getting more requests from publishers, authors and agents?  Are there more requests this year than in the past?
  What are your thoughts and/or opinions on this topic….would love to hear.  Lets have a Slapdash Discussion!!