Comments on: Reader Survey #1

By: Isabel G.

Isabel G. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:31:30 +0000

It seems I’m late to this party. (

The picture is cute, however, most books keep me up instead of putting me to sleep! LOL

It’s best to read multiple reviews before buying a book and that’s what I like about book blogs. If several reviewers give positive ratings there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy the book. Plus, with how the economy is do you really want to spend lots of money on a book you might stop reading?

By: Isabel Roman

Isabel Roman — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:56:44 +0000

I see you found the Blog of Unnecessary Quotations! Isn’t it too funny? I follow it, and they update several times a day. It’s great for a laugh, and a sad sad commetary on the world.

Aww, and thanks, Susan! You’re too kind. Course I agree with most of your list, and must now discover the rest of that list!

By: Keira

Keira — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:24:28 +0000

I didn’t think it was you two, lol Blog of Unnecessary Quotations? There’s a blog for that? Link me on twitter asap!

Oh and Susan take all the space you need, grin.

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:15:03 +0000

Not me! I read the blogs so I can add books to my TBR/TBB list, and I review so others can add to theirs. (LOL)
I had a hard time choosing between print & digital. Kindle vs. print extremely difficult choice, ultimately I chose print. I can leave it in the car without worrying someone will steal it. Although, if it’s an Isabel Roman, Tracy Cooper-Posey, Devyn Quinn, Carolyn Brown, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Ciar Cullen, Terry Spear, Moira Rogers, Monica Burns, Emma Holly, N.J. Walters book maybe I shouldn’t leave it in the car. Those would tempt anyone! *eg* My apologies if I left any of my other favs out, but Keira does need her space on LRP.

By: Isabel Roman

Isabel Roman — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:35:48 +0000

Not me! I read blogs for reviews, for information on authors I like or might someday like, for chat amongst authors, for pretty much anything. I even subscribe to the Blog of Unnecessary Quotations cause it’s funny. Scary, but funny.

By: Keira

Keira — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:10:21 +0000

Hehe I deliberately left out an All of the Above option to force everyone to choose one in particular. I’m mean like that. lol

I’m most curious about the voter on the last question that picked:

“Never. I read book blogs for everything, but reviews.”

What do you read on book blogs and what do you hope to see more of/less of on them?

By: Isabel Roman

Isabel Roman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:58:54 +0000

Some of those needed a ALL OF THE ABOVE option. Like the format: I read/listen in print, digital, and audio. Sometimes the same book in 2 different formats. Hmm, and the POV. I usually go for 3rd over 1st except in Diana Gabaldon’s world. One of those things. And I do agree, that picture is great!

By: Keira

Keira — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:04:32 +0000

Isn’t it? I’ve been saving that image for a while.

I like both 1st and 3rd. Usually it breaks down into: 1st for series. 3rd for one-time novels. Though not always the case.

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:10:21 +0000

I love your image for this post, it’s so cute! I find it easier to read third person narration. I can read any POV, but every reader has their preference-what they find is simpler to understand or relate to. Third person’s my preference.