tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post3532306603311654851..comments2024-03-28T15:23:18.037-05:00Comments on I Wish I Lived In a Library: Friday Linkups: Henrietta Who?Katherine Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-32540039323019398442015-05-18T02:27:36.290-05:002015-05-18T02:27:36.290-05:00The length of the book doesn't really matter, ...The length of the book doesn't really matter, as long as the book is interesting enough :)<br /><br /><a href="https://everythingnyze.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/book-blogger-hop-may-15th-21st/" rel="nofollow">BookBloggerHop@EverythingNyze</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531600349537759480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-36582172626295562272015-05-16T20:12:31.244-05:002015-05-16T20:12:31.244-05:00Glad to see you're enjoying Aird! I don't ...Glad to see you're enjoying Aird! I don't think her more recent books are as consistently good as the earlier ones, but I still devour everything I can lay my hands on!Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-23563255035062693962015-05-16T19:03:45.274-05:002015-05-16T19:03:45.274-05:00Sounds like a book with lovely writing. Happy week...Sounds like a book with lovely writing. Happy weekend!fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-70037314410439709972015-05-16T17:06:18.977-05:002015-05-16T17:06:18.977-05:00When I was a college student and broke, I use to p...When I was a college student and broke, I use to pick books to buy with the highest page count..lol. I am reading one now with 880 pagesKimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-24827397390873180922015-05-16T08:34:39.665-05:002015-05-16T08:34:39.665-05:00I used to adore big books, the longer the better. ...I used to adore big books, the longer the better. But like you these days, with my TBR as long as it is, I tend to avoid the huge ones. Game of Thrones is a classic example, I want to start it BUT....Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-48519622040937258272015-05-15T23:30:51.648-05:002015-05-15T23:30:51.648-05:00I love long books, but admit I tend to go for the ...I love long books, but admit I tend to go for the ones under 400 more often than not. I actually never pay attention to page length when I'm requesting a NetGalley book though. It's only the big paper books that give me pause.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-82128094468100176212015-05-15T19:34:06.333-05:002015-05-15T19:34:06.333-05:00The super long ones are hard when you're on a ...The super long ones are hard when you're on a review schedule. It's a rare one I take on these days too. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-63247769035520152602015-05-15T18:47:00.107-05:002015-05-15T18:47:00.107-05:00I usually avoid long books too. This book sounds ...I usually avoid long books too. This book sounds good. Since I've been listening to the Agatha Raisin series, I've become interested in British mysteries.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-11039356546237447872015-05-15T18:29:48.207-05:002015-05-15T18:29:48.207-05:00I've not heard of this author before. The titl...I've not heard of this author before. The title caught my attention right away and I like the old fashioned look, like a classic, of the the cover. Reads like it's strongly written too.<br />My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/05/15/the-friday-56-61-jill-kismet-the-complete-series/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389166069810454182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-60811136317069466772015-05-15T18:08:01.531-05:002015-05-15T18:08:01.531-05:00Haven't read any of this author's books, I...Haven't read any of this author's books, I thought s-l-o-w in response to the sections you posted, but British mysteries tend to start out that way. You just have to let them evolve at their own pace.noelle44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333648063604618407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-34288836605725464662015-05-15T16:15:26.951-05:002015-05-15T16:15:26.951-05:00I love discovering new authors. It's like a ne...I love discovering new authors. It's like a new world being opened up for you. Hope you enjoy and have a lovely weekend!Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-7896117903102470172015-05-15T13:29:38.711-05:002015-05-15T13:29:38.711-05:00I avoid long books too simply because I don't ...I avoid long books too simply because I don't have the time, but if it is something in a genre I know I will like, I may read it.<br /><br />ENJOY your reading weekend.<br /><br />Happy Hopping!!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br />Silver's Reviews <br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2015/05/book-blogger-hop-515-521.html" rel="nofollow">My Blog Hop Answer</a>Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-2256646316950966882015-05-15T12:43:25.929-05:002015-05-15T12:43:25.929-05:00This seems like an interesting book, I just haven&...This seems like an interesting book, I just haven't heard of it until now. Thanks for sharing. :)Breana M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10345983166905397230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-89786506928591272792015-05-15T12:42:50.764-05:002015-05-15T12:42:50.764-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Breana M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10345983166905397230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-81792216976435350602015-05-15T11:55:31.651-05:002015-05-15T11:55:31.651-05:00I've heard of this author but have never read ...I've heard of this author but have never read any of her books. This sounds like a good one.<br />My Friday post features <a href="http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">DANCING AT THE RASCAL FAIR.</a><br />Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-55033425581943823252015-05-15T10:24:47.534-05:002015-05-15T10:24:47.534-05:00I recently purchased a used copy of The Religious ...I recently purchased a used copy of The Religious Body for my overflowing piles/shelves. I'm eager to start reading this new-to-me author.<br /><br />My Friday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/05/friday-focus-friday-56-book-beginnings_15.htmlCatherine @ Book Club Librarianhttp://www.bookclublibrarian.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-18448010084970257182015-05-15T10:02:47.292-05:002015-05-15T10:02:47.292-05:00I get so many cool book recommendations from you.....I get so many cool book recommendations from you..I am just getting into British mysteries as I love watching them on TV so why not read them..lol. So every time you mention one I write it down for future use. :) <br /><br />Stormi<br /><a href="http://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/friday-memes-25/" rel="nofollow">Friday Memes</a>Stormihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157799090129414984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-33331630884000270372015-05-15T09:49:37.072-05:002015-05-15T09:49:37.072-05:00I freaked out after accumulating quite a few NetGa...I freaked out after accumulating quite a few NetGalley books in my first week...then I whittled them down. I don't want that to happen again! LOL I was afraid they wouldn't send any more if I didn't get those percentages right...which I was unaware of in the beginning.<br /><br />So I would probably not choose a long review book....other books, though, I wouldn't mind a long Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-15751754686301938712015-05-15T09:32:41.547-05:002015-05-15T09:32:41.547-05:00I'm am not bothered by long books, but I know ...I'm am not bothered by long books, but I know that many are. For me, if I don't like it, I'm not going to continue it anyway. And if I do, well, the story goes on and on. As to your teaser - I've not ever read Catherine Aird. May need to check her out. And, no, I don't have that kind of postman (or would it be post-person) anymore. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-89638569820853313882015-05-15T08:53:17.797-05:002015-05-15T08:53:17.797-05:00The Clean Sweep ARC challenge and the NetGalley an...The Clean Sweep ARC challenge and the NetGalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge are both good for whittling down the ARC pile and the latter is all year. <br /><br />I've heard of this author but not read her yet. You are almost as bad as NetGalley for my TBR pile. :DBeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455117466213636141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128730358349082407.post-9776893904665699102015-05-15T08:03:26.438-05:002015-05-15T08:03:26.438-05:00Katherine, I'm in the same predicament as you ...Katherine, I'm in the same predicament as you with the Netgalley books, I've joined the Clean Sweep ARC Challenge, a bit late to the party as it's only a month long, but you should join :) <br /><br /><a href="http://princess-paperback.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/feature-follow-friday-book-blogger-hop.html" rel="nofollow">My Book Blogger Hops</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750479683898160738noreply@blogger.com