Why I love to Read
Book Blogs
When
I began my blog in May 2012, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't know what
a weekly meme, blog hops or blog tours were. All I wanted to do was write about
the books I was reading. At that time I was completely immersed in supernatural
fiction. I wasn't venturing beyond that genre.
Once
I started posting regularly, I discovered that there is this amazing book blog
community. I had no idea how many people had blogs that talk about how much
they to read. What’s even better is that these blogs cover every genre
imaginable. I have found so many new books and authors by visiting all of these
amazing sites. Each blogger has his/her own favorite books and authors. I've read so many great reviews about books that I thought I would never try.
I
remember when I started I had to Google the definition of a blog tour. I had no
idea what it was. Now I participate in several. I love that blog tours
introduce readers to new authors and releases. I, also, love giveaways that are
included in the tours; not to mention all the wonderful author interviews and
guest posts. You are exposed to so many different aspects of a book during a
tour. It just makes you want to read that book even more.
I
have yet to come across the nastiness of book blogging. I haven’t had any mean
confrontations with other bloggers or authors. No jealousies either! For that,
I’m very grateful. What I have experienced is a remarkable community who want
to share new releases, covers, authors or whatever else he/her discovers in the
book world. It makes me want to read more and more. With every new book
recommendation, my TBR list is turning into Mount Everest. I will never be
without something to read next.
Finding
new authors is another pleasure of starting my own blog. Some people don’t like
when they receive a cold email from an author wanting you to read and review
their book. Actually, I enjoy it; but I don’t receive many. Maybe if I received
tons I might get a little jaded. That being said, the authors that have sent me
their books have been really good and the authors have been really kind when I didn't like their book.
So
far, I've had a very positive experience with my book blog. I’m reading more than
I ever have before. I’m reading new genres (graphic novels) and going back to
my favorite genre (historical fiction). I've found some amazing blogs and met
some great people.
In
case you’re curious, here are some of my favorite book blogs: ·
Passages to the Past
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The Relentless Reader
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Oklahoma Women Bloggers
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Indie Jane
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Workaday Reads
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Book Journey
·
(un)Conventional Bookviews
·
Peace Love Books
·
Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
·
Booklover Book Reviews
·
I Am a Reader, Not a Writer
·
Historical Tapestry
·
Austenprose
·
Austenesque Reviews
·
English Historical Fiction Authors
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Austen Authors
·
My Jane Austen Book Club
