Top Ten Things That Make My Life as a Reader/Book Blogger Easier

Happy Top Ten Tuesday!

Top Five Things That Make My Life as a Reader Easier

1. Hold That Thought Bookmarkers

For marking important lines without marring my books!

2. Bookmooch

Getting rid of books I don't want/need, getting books I do want/need, and holding points in reserve for books I can get in the future when I theoretically have more space. Yay!

3. My bookcases and my organizational system

Where would I be without my bookcases, where I know how to find each book? (Now if only I could get the rest of them out of the boxes...).

4. Other Readers

I love getting recommendations for books from friends, family, acquaintances, people on the street...I'm not picky.

5. Artificial Light

Thank you Thomas Edison.

Top Five Things That Make My Life as a Book Blogger Easier

1. LibraryThing

I enjoy using the "Currently Reading" feature on my blog.

2. Amazon Associates

I don't ever make money with them, but I like using the images of books. And, if I get clicks, even better!

3. Other Book Bloggers

I get so many ideas and inspirations from other bloggers; Litlove, Boston Bibliophile, and Biblibio, just to name a few.

4. Tor

Whether sending me books to review, providing short stories on their entertaining website, or sending me their deliciously nerdy newsletter, Tor is certainly a boon for keeping up with new publications and publishing news.

5. Top Ten Tuesdays!

So that at least once a week, I have a topic in mind to write about!

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Books I Loved But Never Reviewed

Reviewed is a strong word. I've mostly stopped doing formal book reviews except for author requests and/or when I feel like it, but I usually give some description and or opinions of books I'm reading, usually multiple times, through weekly and monthly wrap-ups. I do find that it' s more difficult to review my absolute favorite books than books I either disliked or engaged with strongly on an intellectual rather than emotional level. For example, I rarely review poetry beyond "I loved it'" or "Meh." It's much easier to explain criticism of vocabulary usage or a plot device than explain how the book felt like a snug little snow globe. So, for this Top Ten Tuesday , I'm listing books that I loved, didn't give a formal review, and (I think) didn't discuss too much. Books I Loved But Never Reviewed A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman We Are Okay by Nina LaCour The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. J...

Cozy Snowy Books and Books I Want for Hanukkah

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Top Ten 2015 Releases I Meant To Get To But Didn't

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