Comments on: Why Read Book Blogs? Three Book Bloggers Vlog the Answer http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/ Maw Books - book reviews, book recommendations, book lists, author interviews and more! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:54:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Trish http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-43792 Trish Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:10:27 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-43792 An elevator pitch for book blogs, huh? For me it is almost a safe haven--a place where I can talk about books without any restraint and know that someone out there is interested. I don't talk about books a lot in real life because the look of disinterest breaks my heart. So glad I've found a group of people who are as passionate about the written word as I am (and can give GREAT suggestions!). An elevator pitch for book blogs, huh? For me it is almost a safe haven–a place where I can talk about books without any restraint and know that someone out there is interested. I don’t talk about books a lot in real life because the look of disinterest breaks my heart. So glad I’ve found a group of people who are as passionate about the written word as I am (and can give GREAT suggestions!).

]]> By: Dave http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42750 Dave Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:29:05 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42750 As you mentioned, bloggers are often like neighbors or friends, providing recommendations about good books. After reading a week's worth of posts, you get a sense of shared values (or not). It's great that blogs have proliferated, because the number of book critics in newspapers and magazines is dwindling, and someone needs to keep folks interested in reading. As you mentioned, bloggers are often like neighbors or friends, providing recommendations about good books. After reading a week’s worth of posts, you get a sense of shared values (or not). It’s great that blogs have proliferated, because the number of book critics in newspapers and magazines is dwindling, and someone needs to keep folks interested in reading.

]]> By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42585 Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:12:34 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42585 I like this video. Very nice, ladies. I think you all did a great job. I like this video. Very nice, ladies. I think you all did a great job.

]]> By: melissa of 1lbr http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42536 melissa of 1lbr Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:27:47 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42536 I admit to having a hard time deciding just which blogs to read. There are almost too many to even bother digging through. (Which is why my own blog is languishing in a forgotten corner.) But, I like the personal and even ranting and raving nature of a blog book review. While I like to know what books receive starred reviews, a professional reviewer isn't usually going to rave about how awesome a book is or cry about the lameness of something they were hoping would be awesome. We definitely have more emotional range available. I admit to having a hard time deciding just which blogs to read. There are almost too many to even bother digging through. (Which is why my own blog is languishing in a forgotten corner.) But, I like the personal and even ranting and raving nature of a blog book review. While I like to know what books receive starred reviews, a professional reviewer isn’t usually going to rave about how awesome a book is or cry about the lameness of something they were hoping would be awesome. We definitely have more emotional range available.

]]> By: heidenkind http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42506 heidenkind Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:09:29 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42506 I heart the community of book bloggers. I've been trying to get my mom into some book blogs a little bit, but I think I have to find a blogger who likes the same books she does first. I heart the community of book bloggers. I’ve been trying to get my mom into some book blogs a little bit, but I think I have to find a blogger who likes the same books she does first.

]]> By: Amy Btw M http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42502 Amy Btw M Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:34:39 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42502 Thanks for the vlog. I think you ladies hit the nail on the head. I agree with every point you brought up. You know, I have a Bachelor's degree in English, and for 4 years pretty much hated every blasted piece of literature they made me read. I like reading, but I like reading books that are enjoyable. That's why I like book blogs, I can get an honest opinion on if a book is good or not. Thanks for the vlog. I think you ladies hit the nail on the head. I agree with every point you brought up. You know, I have a Bachelor’s degree in English, and for 4 years pretty much hated every blasted piece of literature they made me read. I like reading, but I like reading books that are enjoyable. That’s why I like book blogs, I can get an honest opinion on if a book is good or not.

]]> By: chartroose http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42469 chartroose Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:13:12 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42469 Are book bloggers really becoming more influential? I'm going to have to conduct some research... There was what sounded like a gigantic crow screeching in the background at the end of your video. He wanted to express his opinion too! Are book bloggers really becoming more influential? I’m going to have to conduct some research…

There was what sounded like a gigantic crow screeching in the background at the end of your video. He wanted to express his opinion too!

]]> By: Dawn Stephens http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42463 Dawn Stephens Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:25:34 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42463 thanks for this vlog. I read book blogs because I love how every blogger has a take on the book. Like Amy says, it makes the book a shared experience. You don't find too many adults in every day life who are willing to form a children's picture book - book club. But I love sharing ideas about them and reading what other bloggers have to say. I'm so glad you guys are out there. I'll tweet this vlog to help you get the word out too! thanks for this vlog. I read book blogs because I love how every blogger has a take on the book. Like Amy says, it makes the book a shared experience. You don’t find too many adults in every day life who are willing to form a children’s picture book – book club. But I love sharing ideas about them and reading what other bloggers have to say. I’m so glad you guys are out there. I’ll tweet this vlog to help you get the word out too!

]]> By: rhapsodyinbooks http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42456 rhapsodyinbooks Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:07:33 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42456 Great vlog! And the word of mouth thing is so important, because blogs magnify its effect so much. You all did a great job! Great vlog! And the word of mouth thing is so important, because blogs magnify its effect so much. You all did a great job!

]]> By: Mary Lewis http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/15/why-read-book-blogs-three-book-bloggers-vlog-the-answer/#comment-42454 Mary Lewis Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:53:44 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/?p=3152#comment-42454 How lovely to see and hear you ladies! How lovely to see and hear you ladies!

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