Friday, October 15, 2010

Book Blogger Hop - October 15th - 18th

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Book Blogger Hop



I never did this one before, but it looks like fun...It's hosted by Crazy-for-Books.

This week's question comes from Christina who blogs at The Paperback Princesses.

"When you read a book that you just can't get into, do you stick it out and keep reading or move to your next title?"

My answer...

I used to stick with everything I started reading. I never left a book unfinished no matter how much I disliked it. These days, I don't do that. I'll stop at around 50 or so pages, but I might try coming back to it at a later time. I've done that a few times and I found I enjoyed the book the next time I tried. Perhaps it was the mood I was in when I first tried to read it.

It's a bit harder when it's a review book. I feel like I really need to complete those since they were sent for a purpose, but I might not review it as quickly as I normally would.
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12 comments:

  1. SukoOctober 15, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I used to finish every book I started, and usually still do, but once in a while I do not.

    Have fun hopping! I love the Hop, and will participate unofficially. :)

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  2. UnavailableOctober 16, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Thanks for stopping by!

    I HAVE to finish a book. It bugs me if I don't. I'm left wondering, "What would have happened?" Lol

    Have a great weekend!

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  3. CMashOctober 16, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Thinking I should change my policy to 50 pages...that seems to be the number, especially when my review tbr stares at me.
    CMash

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  4. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a great weekend! (love your ratings system)


    Stephanie G
    Paranormal Haven

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  5. Karen and GerardOctober 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    We don't stick with books we don't like. Generally, I'll give it to page 100 but with "The Choice" by Nicholas Sparks, I stuck with it even though it felt I was plowing through and I'm glad I did because it really picked up in the end.

    Gerard gives up on those he finds disappointing such as "Huck" which he ended up skimming through part way and "Chose To See."

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  6. BURIED IN BOOKSOctober 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I used to feel like I was cheating if I didn't finish. When I was young I thought I was hurting the book's feelings if I didn't finish LOL. But now time is precious so I give it one or two chances. I realized through the hop today, that mood might have something to do with it so I might need to give a few another chance. But generally, I try to finish and if I didn't finish it, I obviously don't review it.

    Heather
    Buried in Books

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  7. Elisha GermanOctober 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I like your answer:) Here is mine:
    http://bookjunkiemom.blogspot.com/2010/10/book-blogger-hop-oct-15-18.html

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  8. KellyOctober 16, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    I found your blog through the Hop and really like it! Now following :) (I love your rating system-so cute those kitties are!)

    I also scrap a book after 50 or so pages.

    Have a great rest of the weekend!

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  9. The BookwormOctober 17, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    I do try to finish it, but if I can't I'll try to save it for a later read.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

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  10. HeatherOctober 17, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    I leave books alone for a while too, if I'm not into them, because I know it might just be my mood :)

    New follower here!

    Check out my Blog Hop and Follow Friday HERE!

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  11. VedhanthOctober 19, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    WOW! Very useful! Thanks I just recentley became a Patterson fan. Can you reccomend more book by PAtterson please. Thank you very useful post!

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  12. YvonneOctober 19, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    I think my favorite Patterson books are the Women's Murder Club series. Those are so good!

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