tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post1551306130759628119..comments2024-03-29T07:30:03.901-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Tell Me Something Tuesday: But Am I Rushing to Read It?Kiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8266794265235502902018-05-14T06:14:51.227-04:002018-05-14T06:14:51.227-04:00I cringe when I think of the number of eARCs I hav...I cringe when I think of the number of eARCs I have months and months before their release (I think I have a few 2019s already), and then I don't read them until release month or later. I am a FAILURE!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33121355120299273572018-05-13T21:32:07.585-04:002018-05-13T21:32:07.585-04:00I have this issue too. I either read a book BEFORE...I have this issue too. I either read a book BEFORE release or I end up waiting FOREVER. So weird, right?<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45711848588290301632018-04-25T08:59:00.453-04:002018-04-25T08:59:00.453-04:00Well, that was quite a while ago. =)
I am just no...Well, that was quite a while ago. =)<br /><br />I am just not a drop everything sort of person, so it's not shocking that I don't run out to grab a book on release day. But way back when, I remember standing in line to get CDs when they released. You know, teen me had some passion. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51196969155272830492018-04-24T20:22:26.125-04:002018-04-24T20:22:26.125-04:00I think the last time i read a book on release day...I think the last time i read a book on release day was for Breaking Dawn...i rushed out to the midnight release party *hides* so embarrassing!<br /><br />I get super pumped for a lot of books, but now that you mention it....I don't read on release day. <br /><br />Great post!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975518079627187006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-116680763527753942018-04-11T18:06:47.919-04:002018-04-11T18:06:47.919-04:00Children of Blood and Bone was a really hot book. ...Children of Blood and Bone was a really hot book. I heard it was great!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37075219025661531532018-04-11T05:34:03.515-04:002018-04-11T05:34:03.515-04:00I kind of never do that either. Because basically,...I kind of never do that either. Because basically, I have too many backlist books on my TBR that have been there longer, or review copies to get to, or I get distracted xD I did read Children of Blood and Bone right away :DOlivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1590279279212442592018-04-10T05:25:04.109-04:002018-04-10T05:25:04.109-04:00My sister used to do the midnight parties for HP, ...My sister used to do the midnight parties for HP, so I know that's a fandom with a ton of enthusiasm. I keep a list of the books I put on my CWW and anticipated releases posts. If I get the book, I highlight it grey. When I read it, I highlight it green. Uh, lots of grey still there. Eeek!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63146087657591941082018-04-10T01:52:42.500-04:002018-04-10T01:52:42.500-04:00The only books I have ever ran out to get on publi...The only books I have ever ran out to get on publishing day were Harry Potter books and Inkworld books, but those were for my son when he was in middle school and high school. I did preorder The Cursed Child, and I read it right away, but only because I was doing a buddy read and tandem review with another blogger and a discussion post. I have highly anticipateds that are still on my tbr from three or four years ago. Ha ha. 📚La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3532199238789312642018-04-08T12:42:40.420-04:002018-04-08T12:42:40.420-04:00I think I use the phrase "I must have it"...I think I use the phrase "I must have it" in much the same way that I "love" everything. The only book I bought on release day was CoHF at midnight, because we went to an event and were able to get it signed. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87201134821108535122018-04-08T11:51:20.201-04:002018-04-08T11:51:20.201-04:00Lol, I'm exactly the same. I NEED IT NOW but I...Lol, I'm exactly the same. I NEED IT NOW but I never actually read it the day I get my hands on it... Or I rarely do. There are a few I've pounced on immediately but they're so few I remember them with crystal clarity (like Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead). :)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68450133372828410962018-04-08T11:00:45.484-04:002018-04-08T11:00:45.484-04:00It's so funny that you are lamenting not being...It's so funny that you are lamenting not being able to get all the US releases because there are so many UK/Australian releases I want to read, but cannot get ebooks for them. When I am not feeling my weekly TBR, I switch it up. I don't feel like I HAVE to read those books, but it's good for me to have a little guidance on what to read next. It's good that you are committed to reading your own books. I get too distracted by new books, but I am trying. Isn't acknowledging you have a problem the first step. XDSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22119193814809131032018-04-08T10:57:06.546-04:002018-04-08T10:57:06.546-04:00I had a bunch of highly anticipated release ARCs s...I had a bunch of highly anticipated release ARCs sitting unread. I did a little spree at the end of last year, and have been a lot better this year. I am more reluctant to read my physical ARCs, but we won't be able to attend BEA/BookCon this year, so unless I win more GR giveaways, there will be no more physical ARCs.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84444946844502550342018-04-08T10:55:32.974-04:002018-04-08T10:55:32.974-04:00My library is such an awesome resource. I would ha...My library is such an awesome resource. I would have even more books available to me if I used the physical library and not just he online one, but the responsibility of returning books may be the one thing that puts me over the edge. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8312187218374628702018-04-08T10:54:34.832-04:002018-04-08T10:54:34.832-04:00I sometimes like being late to the party when it c...I sometimes like being late to the party when it comes to series, because then I can wait for them to be finished and binge read. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-73422664644494567972018-04-08T05:59:49.969-04:002018-04-08T05:59:49.969-04:00Wow, that's some brutal book buying logic. I w...Wow, that's some brutal book buying logic. I wish I could say I am that strict but not every book I want to read will make it over here to be published in the UK and if that's the case I sometimes treat myself to a physical copy (for those books with a truly pretty cover or one from an author I adore) or I invest in an ebook copy if that's selling for a good price. It's probably why my TBR is so out of control I know. I do preorder, but only for books I know I'm going to want to read. Sometimes that's as soon as it drops through the door and sometimes that's a year later. Either way, it's getting read.<br /><br />I can't stick to a reading list. I just go with my whims because I am such a mood reader. If I'm not into a book it will not get finished. I can try and force myself but then all that happens is I don't want to read and I risk a reading slump. My brain, like me, does not like being told what to do. It's amazing I've managed to keep a job for so long.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57855882550844922482018-04-07T09:04:11.964-04:002018-04-07T09:04:11.964-04:00My TBR is so out of control, so no. I even have an...My TBR is so out of control, so no. I even have an ARC of a book I am/was super excited about still sitting unread on my nightstand and it released over a month ago now. Oops, haha. I will read it eventually, and I for sure have the got-to-have-it-right-NOW disease!Elley Otterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05441675454627995780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64537515011851973402018-04-06T14:43:55.437-04:002018-04-06T14:43:55.437-04:00I am on the same strict not buying policy I am run...I am on the same strict not buying policy I am running out of room. I use my hold list library a lot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321290309133560893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-44037563840600625962018-04-06T07:27:13.079-04:002018-04-06T07:27:13.079-04:00Being an international reader, newly released book...Being an international reader, newly released books reach my country only after several weeks or a couple of months even. But even though I could purchase through Kindle, I don't immediately purchase one, especially when it's a series! It gets difficult to catch up to the story by then because I'd be reading other books while waiting for the next book to come out, leaving me to forget what the story is about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414200903627638207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25935093315477288632018-04-06T04:16:19.325-04:002018-04-06T04:16:19.325-04:00I either like to read the hyped book as a review c...I either like to read the hyped book as a review copy (if I am lucky enough to get it) or wait until a bit after for the same reason as you. I almost feel like people expect so much more from the book around release day than they would if they read it at some other time. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-20564778333629877162018-04-06T03:37:09.058-04:002018-04-06T03:37:09.058-04:00This is an interesting post! I am definitely one w...This is an interesting post! I am definitely one who DOES NOT read on release day, save for A FEW books. Most of the time, I run away from hyped books and tend to read when the hype dies down. :)Zeee @ I Heart Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120545951032621199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-55459003957541758312018-04-05T19:31:16.322-04:002018-04-05T19:31:16.322-04:00I have sat on series enders because I was worried ...I have sat on series enders because I was worried about how they would end or didn't want to say goodbye to the world, but I never quite thought of the delayed gratification angle. I do get it though. The build up. I hope they all lived up to the hype in your mind. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64856766343923314012018-04-05T19:29:20.703-04:002018-04-05T19:29:20.703-04:00I know it's harder for you to get US releases,...I know it's harder for you to get US releases, so I like getting your input on this. I am surprised that you don't get pre-orders by release date. I have been on a book buying ban for a while, and am doing really well. I won two Amazon cards and a B&N card. I can order using those funds, but that's it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31696299006270797732018-04-05T19:25:04.092-04:002018-04-05T19:25:04.092-04:00I am so shocked that most of us do not rush out to...I am so shocked that most of us do not rush out to get the hot releases. I thought I was in the minority, but it seems I am in good company. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26526178702233600592018-04-05T19:23:53.326-04:002018-04-05T19:23:53.326-04:00My sister used to go to those midnight parties, bu...My sister used to go to those midnight parties, but I never had the yearning to do so. I did got to the CoHF release event, but I didn't read the book for months after. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63945045190068519102018-04-05T19:21:49.804-04:002018-04-05T19:21:49.804-04:00I like to wait out hyped books too, unless the boo...I like to wait out hyped books too, unless the book is part of a series, for the same reason. I am more likely to take a chance if I can get it for free (borrow, library), but I am really particular about the books I buy. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com