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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
With thanks to The Broke and the Bookish
1. The top thing that makes my life easier as both a reader and a book blogger is Goodreads. Most people already are aware of and make use of this resource, it's great for keeping track of books I've read, seeing several reviews of a particular book in one place, and getting information about upcoming releases from favorite authors.
2. Before I joined Goodreads I used a notebook my nephew gave me to keep track of all the books I read. I started it in 2009 and it's still good for jogging my memory:
3. My e-reader has made my life a lot easier. I received it as a gift and was initially resistant to using it as it signaled the death of print, independent bookstores, etc. etc. but I have become a convert. I've never been too sentimental about books as physical objects, mainly because growing up my mother hated any kind of clutter and would have me do a book purge annually. Now I have a whole library with me to carry wherever. Of course I still buy regular old books and use library books but the e-reader has saved my back by not having to carry quite so many heavy boxes when moving. It also cut down the chances of my family turning me in for a Hoarders intervention.
4. Bloglovin - This is my go to for compiling a feed of blogs to read.
5. A Turn to Learn - Resource for basic tips and blogging how-to's.
6. Blog Bulk - Basic tips for using Blogger.
7. The Strand - I love this bookstore, I've spent hours there. I especially love the basement level even though it's hot down there in the summer. It's not as crowded as the rest of the store can be so I can look through the shelves of literary criticism and the cheap paperback table without so many awkward squeeze-bys in the narrow lanes between shelves. Of course this only makes it easier to add to my TBR pile and deplete my cash, so I make these trips sparingly.
7. The Strand - I love this bookstore, I've spent hours there. I especially love the basement level even though it's hot down there in the summer. It's not as crowded as the rest of the store can be so I can look through the shelves of literary criticism and the cheap paperback table without so many awkward squeeze-bys in the narrow lanes between shelves. Of course this only makes it easier to add to my TBR pile and deplete my cash, so I make these trips sparingly.
That's all for today, I'll probably discover more things as I get deeper into blogging :) This site's definitely still under construction.
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Anonymous said...
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Another Goodreads fan here! I've recently started using Bloglovin' too and I love it. Great list!
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August 20, 2013 at 5:21 AM
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Bemused Bookworm said...
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Woo! I love Goodreads! Def a must! Im a new bloglovin follower. :)
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August 20, 2013 at 5:50 AM
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Sandra said...
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Before the blog and Goodreads I kept trying to keep track of all the books I've read in a notebook as well but I failed every time. Sometimes because I lost the notebook, sometimes because I got bored. Great list!
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August 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Hi Jamie- just started following you via Bloglovin. Love your blog. Will have to look into A Turn To Learn- looks interesting!
Kerri
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August 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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Unknown said...
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Goodreads is a necessity. I use Librarything as well, but it's not as expansive I feel.
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August 20, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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Unknown said...
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I'm shocked I haven't lost this notebook yet, it has disappeared for months at a time so it's not as accurate as I'd like. Hooray for Goodreads.
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August 20, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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Unknown said...
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Thank you so much! I'll follow back.
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August 20, 2013 at 8:48 PM
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Unknown said...
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Thank you, I'm so happy! It'll look better in the future I swear :)
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August 20, 2013 at 8:52 PM
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Book Crook Liza said...
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I love my e-read too! It makes me so happy! Thank you for stopping and commenting on my blog today! I returned the following favour in BlogLovin'! :)
Liza @ Book Crook Liza -
August 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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Unknown said...
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You're very much welcome!
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August 21, 2013 at 1:34 PM
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Top Ten Things That Make My Life as a Reader/Book Blogger easier
With thanks to The Broke and the Bookish
1. The top thing that makes my life easier as both a reader and a book blogger is Goodreads. Most people already are aware of and make use of this resource, it's great for keeping track of books I've read, seeing several reviews of a particular book in one place, and getting information about upcoming releases from favorite authors.
2. Before I joined Goodreads I used a notebook my nephew gave me to keep track of all the books I read. I started it in 2009 and it's still good for jogging my memory:
3. My e-reader has made my life a lot easier. I received it as a gift and was initially resistant to using it as it signaled the death of print, independent bookstores, etc. etc. but I have become a convert. I've never been too sentimental about books as physical objects, mainly because growing up my mother hated any kind of clutter and would have me do a book purge annually. Now I have a whole library with me to carry wherever. Of course I still buy regular old books and use library books but the e-reader has saved my back by not having to carry quite so many heavy boxes when moving. It also cut down the chances of my family turning me in for a Hoarders intervention.
4. Bloglovin - This is my go to for compiling a feed of blogs to read.
5. A Turn to Learn - Resource for basic tips and blogging how-to's.
6. Blog Bulk - Basic tips for using Blogger.
7. The Strand - I love this bookstore, I've spent hours there. I especially love the basement level even though it's hot down there in the summer. It's not as crowded as the rest of the store can be so I can look through the shelves of literary criticism and the cheap paperback table without so many awkward squeeze-bys in the narrow lanes between shelves. Of course this only makes it easier to add to my TBR pile and deplete my cash, so I make these trips sparingly.
7. The Strand - I love this bookstore, I've spent hours there. I especially love the basement level even though it's hot down there in the summer. It's not as crowded as the rest of the store can be so I can look through the shelves of literary criticism and the cheap paperback table without so many awkward squeeze-bys in the narrow lanes between shelves. Of course this only makes it easier to add to my TBR pile and deplete my cash, so I make these trips sparingly.
That's all for today, I'll probably discover more things as I get deeper into blogging :) This site's definitely still under construction.
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Another Goodreads fan here! I've recently started using Bloglovin' too and I love it. Great list!
ReplyDeleteGoodreads is a necessity. I use Librarything as well, but it's not as expansive I feel.
DeleteThank you!
Woo! I love Goodreads! Def a must! Im a new bloglovin follower. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://bemusedbookworm.weebly.com/1/post/2013/08/top-ten-tuesday.html
Thank you so much! I'll follow back.
DeleteBefore the blog and Goodreads I kept trying to keep track of all the books I've read in a notebook as well but I failed every time. Sometimes because I lost the notebook, sometimes because I got bored. Great list!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT
I'm shocked I haven't lost this notebook yet, it has disappeared for months at a time so it's not as accurate as I'd like. Hooray for Goodreads.
DeleteThanks!
Hi Jamie- just started following you via Bloglovin. Love your blog. Will have to look into A Turn To Learn- looks interesting!
ReplyDeleteKerri
http://turnthepagereviews.com
Thank you, I'm so happy! It'll look better in the future I swear :)
DeleteI love my e-read too! It makes me so happy! Thank you for stopping and commenting on my blog today! I returned the following favour in BlogLovin'! :)
ReplyDeleteLiza @ Book Crook Liza
You're very much welcome!
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