tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post1539122481581319415..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Blogger Recognition Award Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-2079680076045215842022-02-01T03:14:38.032-08:002022-02-01T03:14:38.032-08:00Thanks for this post it is really superb and amazi...Thanks for this post it is really superb and amazing post it is very informative post. <a href="https://www.socialastrologer.com/buy-instagram-followers-mumbai" rel="nofollow">Buy Instagram Followers Mumbai</a>Aditi Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902180425858441362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-64819026718106098602017-10-18T07:02:11.226-07:002017-10-18T07:02:11.226-07:00Oh my gosh. I know on Goodreads! I sit back and go...Oh my gosh. I know on Goodreads! I sit back and go what in the world did I do before I found that?!! I'd be lost! lolAnna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-83073609513751510492017-10-16T18:51:55.844-07:002017-10-16T18:51:55.844-07:00You're welcome, and I understand- ha ha don...You're welcome, and I understand- ha ha don't feel obligated, I know how it is. :) <br /><br />I've noticed that too- you see that same reason over and over. It's kind of amazing how many of us have had that same experience? <br /><br />And yes- it can be easy to worry about numbers or look for a magic formula, but I do think being ourself is best in the long run. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-41256865261247322812017-10-16T18:50:00.460-07:002017-10-16T18:50:00.460-07:00I would totally miss it if I left. It's amazin...I would totally miss it if I left. It's amazing how much I talk to other bloggers about books, or get recs or whatever. What would I do? lol And I always thought a book club would be fun, but there are so many books that you're right, who wants to read a book we're not interested in? Blogging gives us a chance to read what WE like! <br /><br />And thanks! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-43383798019427901222017-10-16T18:47:33.479-07:002017-10-16T18:47:33.479-07:00Thank you Erica!!! Thank you Erica!!! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-16297887795721521782017-10-16T18:47:18.712-07:002017-10-16T18:47:18.712-07:00You are welcome. And don't feel obligated at a...You are welcome. And don't feel obligated at all! I know how it is, I actually have several tags backlogged that I just haven't had time to do. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-14095928496132593862017-10-16T18:46:36.374-07:002017-10-16T18:46:36.374-07:00Same here. I have friends that read but we're ...Same here. I have friends that read but we're all so busy and scattere all over, and it's nice to log into the blogosphere and have this awesome community. And definitely- when I started I was like okay how do you get followers anyway lol? Now I just like connecting with book friends and having fun, discussing books. Growing the blog doesn't really bother me anymores! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-27621811199293601692017-10-16T18:44:22.268-07:002017-10-16T18:44:22.268-07:00That seems to be a common Blogger problem! Why can...That seems to be a common Blogger problem! Why can't we have a platform that works? Ha ha you're welcome!! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-71912549555683668422017-10-16T18:43:41.315-07:002017-10-16T18:43:41.315-07:00You are welcome! Exactly- everyone has to be their...You are welcome! Exactly- everyone has to be theirself. See I just made up a word. But yeah, it was inevitable that I would be a book blogger I guess- how not to be after discovering this community? I didn't know anybody who read as much when I was growing up, and it's nice to see that there were plenty of others. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53435571234941531202017-10-16T10:47:09.526-07:002017-10-16T10:47:09.526-07:00This is a great award and thank you for picking me...This is a great award and thank you for picking me (give me a year and I might manage to get my own post up for this).<br /><br />I love seeing why folks started blogging because everyone seems to have a similar reason - they love reading but no one in their real life to be able to share that love with. I know it was the same for me, no one read the same books as me so how was I meant to flail and rave?<br /><br />Great blogging advise. It's so easy to get caught up in the numbers so it's always good to remember that's not all that blogging is about. And being yourself goes right along with not worrying about the numbers, when you're worrying about keeping others happy you're less likely to be yourself. Hopefully, being yourself works but we'll see.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-68714734842170797302017-10-15T23:25:52.522-07:002017-10-15T23:25:52.522-07:00The book blogging community is why I started blogg...The book blogging community is why I started blogging again. I was still reading books, but I missed those friendships and like-minded people. I tried joining a local book club, but I don't want to read books that I have to force myself to read. Blogging allows me to do things that make ME happy, and then share that with others. I'm only here to have fun, make friends, and discuss great books. You gave great advice!Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-37258531568452792292017-10-15T19:23:26.387-07:002017-10-15T19:23:26.387-07:00Thanks for the tag!! We both started our blogs for...Thanks for the tag!! We both started our blogs for the same reason. I also didn't have any friends who I can talk about books so I was jumping for joy when I discovered the book blogging community. I agree with your tips. It is hard at first not to worry about numbers but stressing over it makes you lose focus on why you started blogging.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676549149714729996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-28550758579036131982017-10-15T18:59:22.262-07:002017-10-15T18:59:22.262-07:00Thanks so much for the tag! :D Discovering GR wa...Thanks so much for the tag! :D Discovering GR was life-changing, and it was thanks to ASoIaF that I found it, LOL. I'd just finished binge reading up to A Feast for Crows and was on a fansite looking for similar books, and GR was mentioned in several posts. I've never lacked book recs ever since, LOL.<br /><br />I agree 1000% with your blogging tips! When I first started, I focused a lot on numbers, but then I thought about why I started blogging in the first place, which was to connect with other readers. If I'd continued worrying about gaining more followers and pageviews, I definitely wouldn't still be blogging today!Lee @ Rally the Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316252000736657757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-9667094008537980312017-10-15T07:30:40.895-07:002017-10-15T07:30:40.895-07:00nice tag! I also wondered where GR and Book bloggi...nice tag! I also wondered where GR and Book blogging had been all my life. Now I can't picture my life without it! Be yourself, best advice ever! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178857439584119475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-43213730667849342072017-10-14T10:42:54.540-07:002017-10-14T10:42:54.540-07:00Thank you for the tag Greg! I have to admit, I wil...Thank you for the tag Greg! I have to admit, I will probably have the same tips haha. I could not agree more about avoiding numbers and just being real :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647059655937671707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-92219120046920310202017-10-14T06:07:14.794-07:002017-10-14T06:07:14.794-07:00Awesome!! Wonderful tips. Patience is definitely k...Awesome!! Wonderful tips. Patience is definitely key when it comes to book blogging! <br /><br />Thanks so much for participating! :)Erica Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668175232146054472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-3085356423830329182017-10-13T21:02:37.196-07:002017-10-13T21:02:37.196-07:00Thanks for the tag! I always struggle to find time...Thanks for the tag! I always struggle to find time to do these because I'm just so swamped, but I'll try my best and thanks for the though regardless! :) My post would sound very similar to yours anyway, from how I got started for the love of books, and those are also some excellent tips!<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-23117986321787700742017-10-13T20:54:44.171-07:002017-10-13T20:54:44.171-07:00I totally agree, Greg, Goodreads and blogging fill...I totally agree, Greg, Goodreads and blogging fills that need to talk about books because in my circle of real life friends I don't have that many that are as passionate and addicted to reading as I am. With book bloggers and GRs friends, they totally get it. And I agree, don't worry about the stats and numbers, that sucks all the fun out of it. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-8187029419673687382017-10-13T20:48:17.964-07:002017-10-13T20:48:17.964-07:00Aw, thanks for tagging me! This is fun, I love hea...Aw, thanks for tagging me! This is fun, I love hearing how bloggers got their start. I was the same way as a kid, always loved books. And I totally agree with your tips for other bloggers. It can be hard to see someone who is crazy famous and has all the followers, but really, if you have people you enjoy talking to, and are having fun, that is definitely all that matters. And you're so right about being yourself- no one wants to read the same voice over and over, that's boring! From time to time I'll see that, someone clearly trying to emulate someone else, and it's just... no, we already have THAT blogger, be YOU.Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-88731459824787424932017-10-13T19:50:27.926-07:002017-10-13T19:50:27.926-07:00Gah! Blogger ate my comment. Well, thanks for the ...Gah! Blogger ate my comment. Well, thanks for the tag, and all I basically said was I agree with you, but with a lot more words. Ha!La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-73539530584246712762017-10-13T18:37:19.839-07:002017-10-13T18:37:19.839-07:00Thanks Barb! I agree- it's amazing to me how m...Thanks Barb! I agree- it's amazing to me how many book bloggers there are! The community is huge and I discover new ones all the time- one of my biggest challenges as a blogger now is keeping up with everyone!!! Somehow RL is lacking in that regard. And I also agree- the size of my blog right now I feel enables me to have a personal connection with friends and commenters. If it was huge how would I ever do it? Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-37047387464975484902017-10-13T18:35:26.774-07:002017-10-13T18:35:26.774-07:00Thanks!!! Thanks!!! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-14542699751517651622017-10-13T18:35:13.418-07:002017-10-13T18:35:13.418-07:00Thanks Karen. I feel the same way. PArt of the fun...Thanks Karen. I feel the same way. PArt of the fun of making book friendships is the authentic voice each blog has- you can tell right away who's real and who's not. Although to be honest I don't come across a lot of "unreal" ones, for lack of a better word. <br /><br />Same here. I love to chat books and it's become my favorite hobby! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-41843064991265219632017-10-13T18:33:20.637-07:002017-10-13T18:33:20.637-07:00It's fun! Consider yourself tagged if you want...It's fun! Consider yourself tagged if you want to :) your blog is always unique and fun to visit! And I do lurk Goodreads a bit, but I always feel like I should be cross posting more, commenting over there, etc. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-43579581102776510952017-10-13T18:31:24.340-07:002017-10-13T18:31:24.340-07:00I think it does. Same here- I look at stats occasi...I think it does. Same here- I look at stats occasionally but not a lot? I'm not super techy either, like I could monitor and tweak a lot more- but I just like to post stuff and read the comments. lol Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.com