tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876856913364698535.post7317398119634034389..comments2023-10-24T21:26:23.322+11:00Comments on Book Bites: BTT: CurrentZja Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740149971259106871noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876856913364698535.post-39630245810378939162010-09-24T13:20:28.666+10:002010-09-24T13:20:28.666+10:00I completely understand which is why I stopped doi...I completely understand which is why I stopped doing them for so long because sometimes it's just too hard to keep up with them, especially if you're the type of person who reads by feeling. You can be in the mood for those books when you sign up for it, but not necessarily later on.<br /><br />That's why I've created challenges I know I'll do and have to do with books on my shelf. It also starts at 5 so I don't feel bad about it. Easy peasy for me lol<br /><br />I could just imagine how crazy you are going at the moment. That's quite a long time for you. Have you ever thought of joining something like Slim Ink? It's an Aussie book rental company. Then again for a voracious reader like you it might not be any good (I just looked at prices and $60 is the most books which is 12 at a time). There must be a solution for you! Maybe there is a book swap club in your area or something.<br /><br />Yes let us know if it's any good. I've always been curious, but just couldn't bring myself to read it with only one recommendation. <br /><br />And I understand easier reads. It's why I keep going back to YA and was reading mostly YA last year because even when you feel like a more thoughtful read sometimes you just can't. It's a shame sometimes, but as long as we're still enjoying what we're reading who gives a crap.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the challenge too :) I think I'm more excited about the banners rather then the challenges lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876856913364698535.post-68906197946236457422010-09-24T12:10:47.096+10:002010-09-24T12:10:47.096+10:00For any of my interested readers: Dutchie's Dy...For any of my interested readers: Dutchie's Dystopian Challenge for 2011 http://bareadingchallenges.blogspot.com/p/dystopia-challenge.htmlZja Noirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740149971259106871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876856913364698535.post-56598082695069877472010-09-24T12:08:54.611+10:002010-09-24T12:08:54.611+10:00I've decided not to do challenges anymore. I h...I've decided not to do challenges anymore. I haven't been updating them at all. I've lost count of my books for them, and I haven't been writing the reviews. I may decide to take directions, but I won't be actually taking challenges. I hate disappointing myself, and the only way I can do that is by not making promises. <br /><br />I read a bit of everything by choice. I am broke, I have been on a book ban for more than a month (it is driving me crazy!) so I am rereading my bookshelves. I had stopped buying soley PNR or UF and was heading back out to science fiction and fantasy. The reason I read so much of PNR and UF these days is because I don't need any brain activity. I am so out of it these days. I just can't focus. It is why it is taking me so long to get through the Terry Brooks book. I normally hate Terry Brooks and always thought he was very formulaic. I picked this up because Bernie's housemate gave it to me in a bag of books when they moved, and I needed something to read (I am having Galaxy withdrawals!!). It is nothing like I have ever read of his before. I only picked it up originally because I liked the cover. I will tell you if I recommend it for you. I understand not reading it because of Tom LOL If you do decide to read it, I will lend you my copy, so then you won’t need to own a Terry Brooks novel!<br />I got a bit sick of Rachel Vincent, but I think that is because I was only reading about shifters at the time. She writes an adult UF series about a pride of cat shifters, and while I liked it, I did get bored. But I tried to reread them all before I read the fifth one, and that is when I stopped. I had started a new author then, and that contributed to my putting away the series. I still like them though… I love how refreshing her YA series is – it was completely unexpected!<br /><br />I’ll have a look at your Dystopian Challenge, but I may just give it lip service LOLZja Noirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740149971259106871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876856913364698535.post-24152237724892430302010-09-24T11:55:14.939+10:002010-09-24T11:55:14.939+10:00Yep I've noticed the whole vampire/werewolf un...Yep I've noticed the whole vampire/werewolf un-originality in YA fiction. I'm quite sick of it. It's one reason why I stopped reading Paranormal Romance.<br /><br />I might check out that Rachel Vincent one some day when I'm in a UF mood.<br /><br />I've heard good things about Armageddon's Children, but refused to read it when I had a copy because Tom (remember that fella?) recommended it and was obsessed with Terry Brooks. If it's really good on the other hand...<br /><br />If you want to read Dystopia maybe you should do a challenge! *wink wink* *nudge nudge* Like my challenge lol <br /><br />Glad you're enjoying your books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com