tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post5506174472309799729..comments2023-09-08T09:28:17.687-04:00Comments on Jenny loves to read: Thoughts on a Thursday: Why do I blog and why am I telling you this?Jenny Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-82252313069435462092009-08-12T15:32:08.799-04:002009-08-12T15:32:08.799-04:00"I don't knit as fast as I read" so ..."I don't knit as fast as I read" so true, LOL.<br /><br />And, I don't write reviews as fast as I read ... clearly I'm doing it (blogging, reviewing) because I enjoy it. It's great to spread the word (and the word is not always the greatest, but I tell it anyway!)Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-1541027962198317692009-08-10T11:34:30.592-04:002009-08-10T11:34:30.592-04:00Great post Jen! YOu know I'm the only one in ...Great post Jen! YOu know I'm the only one in my family who reads as much as I do. Everyone else thinks I'm nuts. Do I care -nope! lol. <br /><br />I blog because I love to do it. I love the people I've met behind the blogs and I love reading all the books I've gotten to read as well. I think I'm a good judge of the people I've met behind the blog. You and I hit it off right away -you just get a feel for people. Anyhow, I'll keep reading my favorite blogs no matter what.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-43446849174285601112009-08-09T03:01:31.031-04:002009-08-09T03:01:31.031-04:00LOL when are ya coming?? yeah don't need any o...LOL when are ya coming?? yeah don't need any other luggage just bring books hahaha<br />Totally agree with you about Staci, she is the naughiest enabler out there, hope you're reading this Staci :-)Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-61285941392899947162009-08-08T19:01:14.296-04:002009-08-08T19:01:14.296-04:00Book Bird Dog: Not me! no, really, I am not a wr...Book Bird Dog: Not me! no, really, I am not a writer, and never thought about it, although I can write my butt off for school and work.<br /><br />Naida and Nan: Thank you and I feel the same. It's about fun with peeps like me.<br /><br />Staci: You are one of my personal enablers! And I love you for it library girl.<br /><br />Dolley: You can chat with me about books or interests anytime. My hubby is so not a reader and I'm a bit different than most of my friends. <br /><br />WitchBaby:Blame Stephen King for making stop reading books. I ran into a bad bunch of his, imho, and it started the not finish ball rolling.<br /><br />B: I hear you. And you'll get that scarf finished eventually :)<br /><br />Sheilia (bookjourney): I agree and think you keep it pretty real also. Glad to have made your recent acquaitance.<br /><br />Stacybuckeye: Ditto! That's why I read you too. <br /><br />Amy: I can definitely see where you are coming from and why. That panel at BEA...totally awesome but also a little daunting. Like a great heap of responsibility was placed at your doorstep. I'm always here for you and got your back girl. You do a phenominal job! <br />[Yes some blogs do have more influence than NPR ;) They know who they are ]<br /><br />Teddy: LOL that is what friends are for. The poor Aussies...if I ever get there I'll have to pack a whole bunch of books for you!Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-61472179274907060942009-08-07T22:50:33.281-04:002009-08-07T22:50:33.281-04:00I'm with ya girlfriend LOL. Like you and Staci...I'm with ya girlfriend LOL. Like you and Staci, I blog (not because I want to write) because I have a family of males that think I'm a freak for living and breathing books. I have nobody else to share this passion with so blogging does it for me. <br />We rarely get free books, ARC's out here in Australia (unless you have really nice pals like Jenny, who sends a book cause 'what are friends for?')<br />Isn't that what blogging and nurturing a passion and a friendship is all about??Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-50724460039571956522009-08-07T17:49:41.742-04:002009-08-07T17:49:41.742-04:00LOL! I am crushed because I thought book blogs we...LOL! I am crushed because I thought book blogs were going to replace (or have the same influence as) NPR! ;)<br /><br />Actually, signing the pledge and resolving to disclose made me feel really really free. Like, I had finally made a decision about how to handle it that felt right.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-29322640927424718192009-08-07T16:30:24.160-04:002009-08-07T16:30:24.160-04:00You are one of my favorite bloggers because I thin...You are one of my favorite bloggers because I think I can tell what kind of person you are just from reading your posts. Of course that means I see the greatness of Jenny :) I see why people are putting the badges on their blogs, but I don't think I should have to announce that my blog is propaganda free. It should be assumed unless my posts start to sound like cheerleading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-87594665554075186112009-08-07T10:03:45.956-04:002009-08-07T10:03:45.956-04:00Great post! I think book bloggers do have an infl...Great post! I think book bloggers do have an influence.... I would much rather read a review by a book blogger than one at a book seller. Book bloggers, from what I have seen, seem to keep it real. <br /><br />I have picked up quite a few new titles by reading blogs and I have encouraged my book club to do this as well. :)<br /><br />Thanks again! Have a great day!Sheila (bookjourney)http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-22162735564949046562009-08-07T02:02:02.502-04:002009-08-07T02:02:02.502-04:00Great post, and I didn't know you knit :) I st...Great post, and I didn't know you knit :) I started a scarf for my mother last December...yup still working on it.<br /><br />I blog, cos I love books, so why not review them and find others bloggers who loves books too. Which I did and loved it. Oh how many books I have read cos of their reviews. It has made me wanna try new things.<br /><br />I have also realised that life is too short for bad books, so if a book is not shaping up I leave it behind.Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-3968729001811406182009-08-07T00:12:41.572-04:002009-08-07T00:12:41.572-04:00I agree with almost your entire post. The only thi...I agree with almost your entire post. The only thing I don't agree with - I can't not finish a book. And if it stinks - I'll be more than happy to tell you that too. <br /><br />No one in my life reads the variety that I do - I can share some of the fantasy/sci books with a friend and some of the romance with my aunt and some of the YA stuff with my sister, but here - on my blog - I get to show all of the wonderful quirky books that I read. <br /><br />I'm honest and put in the review that a book is either a review or how I got it (or at least I've started doing that).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315831532665236868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-48116983318594303372009-08-06T21:00:24.038-04:002009-08-06T21:00:24.038-04:00I am in 100% agreement with you. I started my blo...I am in 100% agreement with you. I started my blog to have a good time. I enjoy talking with everyone about the books I/they read. I don't have anyone around here to share my interests with...I know my boyfriend is getting tired of hearing about them. People need to stop freaking out about blogging!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-74887655462349946112009-08-06T20:36:08.135-04:002009-08-06T20:36:08.135-04:00Oh yeah...I forgot...you asked a good question. Do...Oh yeah...I forgot...you asked a good question. Do they have an influence? You betcha!! Most of the books I've been picking up this year have been blogger recommended!!! Love the enablers!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-56359662728028330482009-08-06T20:35:13.276-04:002009-08-06T20:35:13.276-04:00Loved your thoughts on this Jenny. I started my bl...Loved your thoughts on this Jenny. I started my blog because I'm passionate about reading and thought it would be a fun way to connect with others who share the same obsession. Because, like you, I have no one in my immediate family that GETS ME!! On my blog people do!! I don't blog for the free books. I love do to blog tours and I do request ARC's IF the story sounds interesting. However, most of the books that I read I check out from my library!!<br /><br />I love your voice, that's why I try to stop by every time you post!! Keep up the fun and like you I'm just out there sharing my love of the written word!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-67613479234404724972009-08-06T20:24:54.507-04:002009-08-06T20:24:54.507-04:00I think book bloggers are really writers at heart,...I think book bloggers are really writers at heart, who haven't made the final step from reading and reviewing to writing something of their own. Ask bloggers how many of them secretly want to write their own book. I'd be surprised if any said, Not Me!Book Bird Doghttp://bookbirddog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-21372456056583478412009-08-06T20:17:44.951-04:002009-08-06T20:17:44.951-04:00I loved your post. Many of my friends and close fa...I loved your post. Many of my friends and close family members aren't big readers so the blogging community is a great place to chat with others about the books I love to read. Have a great day and happy reading!Nanhttp://nanscorner.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095577032094347475.post-24139369534620334102009-08-06T18:57:19.712-04:002009-08-06T18:57:19.712-04:00Great post!
I've been an avid reader all my li...Great post!<br />I've been an avid reader all my life too and have found such great people online to chat books with through my book blog :)<br /><br />If blogging wasnt fun, I wouldnt do it aymore.<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</a>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.com