tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post4906767101058067607..comments2024-03-20T08:13:24.605+01:00Comments on Bingeing On Books: Musing Mondays - Changes in Reading Preferences Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-410123637651851132015-03-11T11:06:16.344+01:002015-03-11T11:06:16.344+01:00Glad to meet another newbie Lola! I am hoping to k...Glad to meet another newbie Lola! I am hoping to keep at it as long as I can too. I think as long as we think of it as something we want to do and not put too much pressure on it, we should be fine. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-67445192833726967142015-03-11T11:05:09.924+01:002015-03-11T11:05:09.924+01:00A Silly Girl, I know this will sound crazy but I h...A Silly Girl, I know this will sound crazy but I have never read Harry Potter. Ha. And I completely agree about only reading stuff that you like. That is why I don't mind marking a book DNF. But when so many bloggers rave about a certain book or series, sometimes I can't help but want to try it. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-81870237123986925732015-03-11T06:02:21.203+01:002015-03-11T06:02:21.203+01:00Haha, we have many common actions and thoughts. My...Haha, we have many common actions and thoughts. My blog will be a year of age in July 2015 for instance, so I'm such a newbie too.I've been like blogging for 7 months. hmm :P But I love it and will keep it as long as I can! And, when I'll finish my studies and get a real job, I will hire someone to do my design and be self hosted and stuff. xdLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239617000942734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-40462788925657634602015-03-10T15:06:49.985+01:002015-03-10T15:06:49.985+01:00My book preferences are pretty much the same after...My book preferences are pretty much the same after starting my blog, but also because I want to blog about what I like, not dependent on what other people like. But of age, YES! I read a lot of YA when I was in fact a young adult(or a teenager, let's face it, it's what it means), and I didn't read as many epic fantasies as I do now. I've definitely gone to the fantasy-site a lot more! But I've always loved, like, Harry Potter.a silly girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749962420582015992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-20824701528463670222015-03-10T14:49:48.423+01:002015-03-10T14:49:48.423+01:00Thanks Nara! Like you, I have found a blogger (act...Thanks Nara! Like you, I have found a blogger (actually several) that has the same taste as me. It is better because I can usually trust their reviews. But it sucks because I add so many more books to my TBR because of it. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-54782083300240522882015-03-10T14:48:29.515+01:002015-03-10T14:48:29.515+01:00Thanks Cate! I am glad I am not the only one. :)Thanks Cate! I am glad I am not the only one. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-83957868879358040302015-03-10T14:48:01.612+01:002015-03-10T14:48:01.612+01:00Haha, that's funny Joyous Reads. And as much I...Haha, that's funny Joyous Reads. And as much I have tried to diversify my reading, I do find that YA is still my favorite genre.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-36943043288257418662015-03-10T12:02:04.600+01:002015-03-10T12:02:04.600+01:00Oh, I completely agree. Age/Time plays a huge role...Oh, I completely agree. Age/Time plays a huge role in changes in reading preference! Mostly because you're exposed to a lot more books as you go on in life, and you can look back on previous books and go, why the heck did I give that such a high rating?? Twilight is definitely a good example of that.<br /><br />And yes, blogging! Blogging has definitely meant that I'm exposed to a lot of books that I wouldn't have before- both through looking through other people's blogs, and also through unsolicited review copies. I actually discovered a book twin (someone who almost always rates books the same way I do) through blogging, and so I get a lot of recommendations from her too :)Narahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378806643397167349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-68229046625219909082015-03-10T04:00:21.843+01:002015-03-10T04:00:21.843+01:00I agree. Bloggers have shaped my reading lately. I...I agree. Bloggers have shaped my reading lately. It opened up my world to more genres and books.<br /><br />https://readinggoodbooks.wordpress.com/2015/03/09/musing-mondays-mailbox-monday/Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784849744520937614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-74194289336620730652015-03-10T01:29:00.283+01:002015-03-10T01:29:00.283+01:00This is a great prompt. I wish I can say that I...This is a great prompt. I wish I can say that I've fully moved on from YA, but I'd be lying. There are a lot of factors that dictates my tastes in reading, and once I figure it out, you'll be the first to know. Lol. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-57580176785018810192015-03-09T19:59:48.897+01:002015-03-09T19:59:48.897+01:00Thans Kathryn. I swear, the Internet is a double e...Thans Kathryn. I swear, the Internet is a double edged sword. I almost wish I didn't know about all these new choices. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-24107244766595721412015-03-09T19:58:58.385+01:002015-03-09T19:58:58.385+01:00Thanks Breana! Yes I have been reading several gen...Thanks Breana! Yes I have been reading several genres I would never have picked up even five years ago.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-23920583281623176082015-03-09T19:58:25.209+01:002015-03-09T19:58:25.209+01:00Thanks Cleo! Yes I want ALL THE BOOKS! HahaThanks Cleo! Yes I want ALL THE BOOKS! HahaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-64466192640143160932015-03-09T19:57:54.366+01:002015-03-09T19:57:54.366+01:00Ha, you are so right Ramona! And the older I get, ...Ha, you are so right Ramona! And the older I get, the more I realize I may not be able to read everything I want. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-77120947562409228482015-03-09T19:57:09.291+01:002015-03-09T19:57:09.291+01:00Thanks Valentina! Glad I am not the only one. :)Thanks Valentina! Glad I am not the only one. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-84659417039933184532015-03-09T19:55:16.857+01:002015-03-09T19:55:16.857+01:00So very true Michael. And like a library, I usuall...So very true Michael. And like a library, I usually end up with way more books than I can read just because they are free. I love that I have got books from them I was going to buy anyway. Saves me money! But there are so many great books out there. I can't help all the requests I make! Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-52443029319549198342015-03-09T19:50:29.252+01:002015-03-09T19:50:29.252+01:00Thanks so much Laurel!Thanks so much Laurel!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050447428759378366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-65758096588395957402015-03-09T19:46:12.347+01:002015-03-09T19:46:12.347+01:00Like you I started out reading a lot of romance an...Like you I started out reading a lot of romance and still do. However like you blogging and the internet has changed what I will try reading. Also the amount of books to read is just mind boggling. Once I was living in a small town in a small country with no library. (It has one now and the town has exploded). Now just about anything I want to read is available to me and I have so many choices.Kathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964951326616144323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-84452368699365055132015-03-09T19:08:53.521+01:002015-03-09T19:08:53.521+01:00For me, I think its a little bit of both. I know f...For me, I think its a little bit of both. I know for a fact that I've been enjoying books I would have never picked up before in a wider range of genres. Breana M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10345983166905397230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-33932395779876635042015-03-09T18:54:41.820+01:002015-03-09T18:54:41.820+01:00I think it was harder to find different books befo...I think it was harder to find different books before the internet things improved for me when our local library used to shelve 'popular' books which had a wider range to start my exploration. My reading habits really broadened after being accepted onto Amazon Vine because like you I'm more likely to give something a go if it's free. Since blogging I'm more aware than ever of the breadth of books on offer and needless to say I want them all! Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-47604468558150410852015-03-09T18:24:46.890+01:002015-03-09T18:24:46.890+01:00I think what you're describing is a natural pr...I think what you're describing is a natural progression. As we age, our tastes age with us, becoming more sophisticated. We also grow hungrier, suddenly that much more aware of just how many books are out there ( and how limited our time really is :) Blogging changes the equation quite a bit, though. You become part of a tribe of people who KNOW and UNDERSTAND your beautiful madness, and they're cheering you on. More, more, more! Lol :D If you want to visit with me, here's my home in the cyberspace http://www.mybookishlife.com/zen-monday-cajoling-the-sun/ Have a beautiful day!Piecraft Bucharesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033299926919228774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-20860881299541935932015-03-09T17:23:02.516+01:002015-03-09T17:23:02.516+01:00LOL, same here with NetGalley!
http://carabossesli...LOL, same here with NetGalley!<br />http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2015/03/musing-mondays_9.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588652984787423824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-42979014866118564882015-03-09T16:21:33.707+01:002015-03-09T16:21:33.707+01:00In some ways NetGalley can be similar to going to ...In some ways NetGalley can be similar to going to the library or bookstore and zoning in on my favorite section. Or browsing to see if an author I've enjoyed in the past has something new that I can't wait to sink my teeth into.<br /><br />On the other hand, it's been nice to get some of the auto approved graphic novels that I may not have necessarily tried or might not have been picked up by my local library. Some are great..and then again some -- you get what you pay for. :)<br /><br />My MM is located at nashvillebookworm.wordpress.comMichael Hickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283539524957605129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2719681682618841725.post-34100407991716377542015-03-09T15:22:20.065+01:002015-03-09T15:22:20.065+01:00Blogging has definitely changed what I read these ...Blogging has definitely changed what I read these days...and even before that, many changes happened gradually after high school and college. But I stuck to my comfort reads. Now there is more for me to choose from...here's my <a href="http://bluemondaysnomore.wordpress.com/2015/03/09/blue-mondays-musing-about-reading-influences//" rel="nofollow"> MUSING MONDAYS POST </a><br /><br />Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com