Comments on: Where do I get my books? http://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-do-i-get-my-books Are you reading with a flashlight under those covers, or are you just happy to see me? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:53:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alexia561http://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10182 Alexia561 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:21:43 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10182 Love this post and all the comments! When I took at look at my last 20 books read, I was pleased that so many of them came from the library. A little worried that I'm feeling pressured to read my review copies NOW. Think I'm going to back off on accepting new books for a bit unless it's something I really want to read, and go back to enjoying my library. Still undecided if I'm going to list the source of the book or not. Should it matter? Don't know yet.I got a kick out of Trish's comment that "You’re talking to a girl who often times doesn’t like mainstream stuff JUST BECAUSE IT’S MAINSTREAM." Yes! That's exactly how I feel! Glad to know that I'm not the only one. *L*Thanks for a great discussion! Love this post and all the comments! When I took at look at my last 20 books read, I was pleased that so many of them came from the library. A little worried that I’m feeling pressured to read my review copies NOW. Think I’m going to back off on accepting new books for a bit unless it’s something I really want to read, and go back to enjoying my library. Still undecided if I’m going to list the source of the book or not. Should it matter? Don’t know yet.

I got a kick out of Trish’s comment that “You’re talking to a girl who often times doesn’t like mainstream stuff JUST BECAUSE IT’S MAINSTREAM.” Yes! That’s exactly how I feel! Glad to know that I’m not the only one. *L*

Thanks for a great discussion!

]]> By: Sheila DeChantalhttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10065 Sheila DeChantal Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:54:47 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10065 Love John Shors.... cant wait until you review it! Love John Shors…. cant wait until you review it!

]]> By: Books, sources, integrity « Word Lilyhttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10043 Books, sources, integrity « Word Lily Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:34:37 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10043 [...] reading In the last week, several bloggers (including Marie at Boston Bibliophile and Trish at Hey Lady!) have posted the sources of their recent reads. I knew I wanted to tag along, but my head was foggy [...] [...] reading In the last week, several bloggers (including Marie at Boston Bibliophile and Trish at Hey Lady!) have posted the sources of their recent reads. I knew I wanted to tag along, but my head was foggy [...]

]]> By: Esmehttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10030 Esme Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:20:51 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10030 I love that you get som many books from the library-that is my number one place-how do you find your books-I enjoy the bestseller lists/other people's websites/scouring the bookstore. My thought is read what you like-it is interesting to see who reviews primarily ARC's vs. a combination of new and old. I love that you get som many books from the library-that is my number one place-how do you find your books-I enjoy the bestseller lists/other people’s websites/scouring the bookstore.
My thought is read what you like-it is interesting to see who reviews primarily ARC’s vs. a combination of new and old.

]]> By: Sandrahttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10019 Sandra Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:15:16 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10019 I enjoying hearing what you had to say. And all your commenters too. I posted my two cents worth after seeing the topic discussed at Kittling Books and then followed a link to you. It's here if anyone is interested: http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/is-only-reason-we-blog-to-receive-free.html I enjoying hearing what you had to say. And all your commenters too. I posted my two cents worth after seeing the topic discussed at Kittling Books and then followed a link to you. It’s here if anyone is interested:
http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/is-only-reason-we-blog-to-receive-free.html

]]> By: Jennershttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10012 Jenners Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:31:27 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10012 This was interesting ... you sure do use your library! I would have zero books from the library on my blog! I get most of mine via Paperback Swap -- and feel a little guilty that I don't buy more. I think I might start tracking this and put it in my quarterly reviews just for fun. And I do tend to limit the amount of books I get for free -- mostly beause I'm choosy and I'm not the fastest reader and I don't like to feel overcommited. This was interesting … you sure do use your library! I would have zero books from the library on my blog! I get most of mine via Paperback Swap — and feel a little guilty that I don’t buy more. I think I might start tracking this and put it in my quarterly reviews just for fun. And I do tend to limit the amount of books I get for free — mostly beause I’m choosy and I’m not the fastest reader and I don’t like to feel overcommited.

]]> By: The last 20 are from… « Tempting Persephone…http://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-10010 The last 20 are from… « Tempting Persephone… Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:37:10 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-10010 [...] a sorta-meme. This one has been drifting about but I saw it on Presenting Lenore and again today on Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? and thought I’d do it, [...] [...] a sorta-meme. This one has been drifting about but I saw it on Presenting Lenore and again today on Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? and thought I’d do it, [...]

]]> By: trishhttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-9999 trish Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:53:49 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-9999 Kiki, I wish I worked in a bookstore. I'd love to see the tangible results of my blabbering about books.And I'm stoked that you hand sold THE HELP! Definitely a favorite this year and I love seeing more and more people read it. :) Kiki, I wish I worked in a bookstore. I’d love to see the tangible results of my blabbering about books.

And I’m stoked that you hand sold THE HELP! Definitely a favorite this year and I love seeing more and more people read it. :)

]]> By: Kikihttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-9992 Kiki Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:35:34 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-9992 Am I the only one in the Amazon Vine program? I work in a book store, but mostly use the library and read my ARC's (of which I am offered several for review and get to choose, or not if the case may be and none of the choice appeal to me, every month--you have to have reviewed 75% of your choices at all times to get to choose more books.). I occasionally get an ARC from work, most of which go unread most of the time anyway (that's where I get my ARC of Catching Fire).I also win books from blogs, and am sent an ARC from the occasional publisher and through programs like First Look, which is currently on hiatus.Do I feel guilt about using the library and reading "free" books? Absolutely not! For one thing, I'm poor! I've got four kids! But especially when I am out there on the front lines recommending many of these books to my customers--I cannot tell you how many copies of The Help I have sold this year because I read and loved my ARC. No one leaves the bookstore without a book in their hand. I feel like I can give customers an honest opinion about the books, and especially with my regular customers, I know what they like, and can help them out there. I also choose kids books, too, which I and my children read. It really gives me a heads up for what next on the horizon. Am I the only one in the Amazon Vine program? I work in a book store, but mostly use the library and read my ARC’s (of which I am offered several for review and get to choose, or not if the case may be and none of the choice appeal to me, every month–you have to have reviewed 75% of your choices at all times to get to choose more books.). I occasionally get an ARC from work, most of which go unread most of the time anyway (that’s where I get my ARC of Catching Fire).

I also win books from blogs, and am sent an ARC from the occasional publisher and through programs like First Look, which is currently on hiatus.

Do I feel guilt about using the library and reading “free” books? Absolutely not! For one thing, I’m poor! I’ve got four kids! But especially when I am out there on the front lines recommending many of these books to my customers–I cannot tell you how many copies of The Help I have sold this year because I read and loved my ARC. No one leaves the bookstore without a book in their hand. I feel like I can give customers an honest opinion about the books, and especially with my regular customers, I know what they like, and can help them out there. I also choose kids books, too, which I and my children read. It really gives me a heads up for what next on the horizon.

]]> By: Trishhttp://heylady.net/2009/07/27/where-do-i-get-my-books/comment-page-1/#comment-9990 Trish Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:49:50 +0000 http://heylady.net/?p=2879#comment-9990 Haha! There might be a *few* uncool books out there... Haha! There might be a *few* uncool books out there…

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