tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post3174384682786079125..comments2024-03-18T15:51:09.773-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Are You A Seasonal Reader? Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-66046884915310464192016-11-18T08:21:31.379-08:002016-11-18T08:21:31.379-08:00I don't do too much seasonal reading, but I de...I don't do too much seasonal reading, but I definitely do more now that I'm a blogger. Like you, I think it's fun to join in on a Halloween-themed read-a-thon or something, where I wouldn't really have even thought about reading scary books near Halloween before.<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-66987025706522638362016-11-14T11:22:55.978-08:002016-11-14T11:22:55.978-08:00I don't consider myself a seasonal reader but ...I don't consider myself a seasonal reader but I do like reading UF or spookier books around Halloween! I don't read Christmas-y books but I do get drawn to Wintery stories like Potter or Narnia during that time of year. The thing with me is that I read mainly fantasy so I can find excuses to read those all year round LOL!Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53944829743405615962016-11-13T19:15:47.590-08:002016-11-13T19:15:47.590-08:00What an interesting post, Greg! I've occasiona...What an interesting post, Greg! I've occasionally noticed that I gravitate more toward certain genres at certain times of year — fall seems a good time for mysteries to me as well, for instance. Before I started taking so many review books, I used to go on genre benders (or binges), reading nothing but fantasy (or mystery, or whatever) until I tired of it and turned to another genre. I can't do that as easily anymore, though now that I'm allowing myself to re-read a bit more again, I find I still do it with my re-reads. But I think I do gravitate more to one genre than another based on season, at least a little.<br /><br />Now that I'm blogging and reading review books, I agree that I'm much more aware of the seasonally-themed books than I used to be, and more interested in reading them. I'd prefer to read them around whichever holiday or season they take place in, but that's not always possible when reading ARCs.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-92177539559361754122016-11-13T10:52:56.819-08:002016-11-13T10:52:56.819-08:00Must admit I do try to plan ahead with the seasons...Must admit I do try to plan ahead with the seasons but they are novels I would have read anyway ... although I'm still sharing my 'summer' reads on the blog and I have a 'dark' read review scheduled at the end of the month (missing Halloween!). Christmas reads WILL be up at the beginning of December (now I've declared that it will have to be so :).<br /><br />Great post and thank you for linking.<br />#TalkoftheTownShaz Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01958774656126470776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-86893880588996135972016-11-13T00:38:26.186-08:002016-11-13T00:38:26.186-08:00Yeah... That election. The world kinda stopped and...Yeah... That election. The world kinda stopped and wondered WTF I think.... Honestly shocked. The thing is it's not just affecting the USA - this guy is in control of a world super power and this affects ALL OF US. People are genuinely scared. Di @ Book Reviews by Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021249735871126514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-24884349954026032062016-11-12T04:09:56.626-08:002016-11-12T04:09:56.626-08:00I've not been a seasonal reader but since blog...I've not been a seasonal reader but since blogging I have been aware of the shift in books and I did pick out a scary book because it was Hallowe'en. Don't think I'm going to go as far as a Christmas book though. It's either waaaay to early for anything festive or it's the right time of year but I'm too busy to read.<br />#talkoftheTown Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789320037303628035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-62330237664394723282016-11-11T22:06:32.868-08:002016-11-11T22:06:32.868-08:00This is interesting! I most definitely am not a se...This is interesting! I most definitely am not a seasonal reader, I read whatever I want, whenever I want haha but since I started participating in reading challenge, I find myself trying out books I never thought I would. Like, I'm not a horror/mystery fan but last month I read some due to Halloween read-a-thon. I mostly only read based on my mood/time. If I'm feeling tired or busy or simply not in the mood for something too complicated, I read contemporary and vice versa. Although I have a tendency to read books from the same genre in a streak. <br /><br />Puput @ <a href="http://pupuutc.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Sparkling Letters</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08433826331264494892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-8137667220196113622016-11-11T09:13:05.025-08:002016-11-11T09:13:05.025-08:00I've always been a bit of a seasonal reader bu...I've always been a bit of a seasonal reader but I do agree that being part of the blogging community and seeing ARCs and participating in events has made me even moreso.Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-64771504880517930062016-11-11T08:50:32.801-08:002016-11-11T08:50:32.801-08:00I'm not really much of the 'theme' rea...I'm not really much of the 'theme' reader. Like, I don't tend to read scary books in October - because I don't really like them - and I don't read Christmas-y books in December - because I don't celebrate Christmas, but I'm also usually not interested in the fluffy romance that most of those books are. I do love reading about all the seasonal events though, even if I don't participate in them.<br /><br />I do notice that my general reading interest shifts throughout the year. In summer, I'm more interested in Sci-Fi than I am any other time of the year. I also prefer lighter fantasy then. Fall I usually want to read mystery or steampunk, winter is definitely those complicated fantasy books and spring, more often than not, is just something a bit deeper though it doesn't matter the genre. It's really neat, too, the way you can sometimes see trends from other bloggers when they talk about what they've been reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067832447156921940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-45750741032300842362016-11-11T08:12:48.503-08:002016-11-11T08:12:48.503-08:00I hadn't given my own habits much thought, Gre...I hadn't given my own habits much thought, Greg, although like you, I had noticed a trend for other readers/bloggers. However, I think I do prefer "easier" reads in the summer and now that it's getting cooler - well, supposed to be anyway, I've settled in with a bit of a longer read (The Undead Pool) and have several slated to be read over the next few months. I'm definitely a mood reader year-round and I try to keep my genres switched up so I don't get bored. I've never been much of a holiday-themed reader though. Not because I don't like them but I've just never made it a habit.<br />Great post! I hope you're having a good week. :)Bookworm Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834408515209743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-52099264677944258852016-11-10T20:33:42.307-08:002016-11-10T20:33:42.307-08:00I agree with you! I'm a moody reader, and that...I agree with you! I'm a moody reader, and that also ties into being a seasonal reader, because our moods are affected by the amount of sunlight and the temperature (SAD- seasonal affect disorder is a true issue). <br /><br />I'm reading a couple of holiday themed books for the readathon, but honestly I wouldn't enjoy reading a Christmas-themed story in July. Now if it's a mystery or suspense that happens to take place in a season different than the one I'm in, that's okay. <br /><br />I also read more in the winter, even though we don't get housebound from snow here, cabin fever etc. It's just a state of mind, I guess. I feel the need to curl up on the couch and read, maybe to unwind from the stress of holiday shopping, cooking, and prep work. I read a bit less in summer because I feel I need to be outside more, despite the hot temps, doing something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-36350421141430641322016-11-10T19:24:50.533-08:002016-11-10T19:24:50.533-08:00Well, I NEVER read Christmas themed books, unless ...Well, I NEVER read Christmas themed books, unless it's something like Joe Hill's NOS4A2 that has Christmas built into the story, but it isn't really about the holiday. I do like to read horror more in October, but really I'm all over the place and other than that I don't really notice that I read differently at different times of the year.Tammy Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399852378701581588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-56259554304685646532016-11-10T17:18:55.752-08:002016-11-10T17:18:55.752-08:00The only time I'm a seasonal reader is in Nove...The only time I'm a seasonal reader is in November and December whn holiday reads are released. Otherwise, it depends on my mood; unless I have to read ARCs. :)~AleenAleen ~ Lampshade Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992681803294866098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-51587512582260703402016-11-10T16:45:52.338-08:002016-11-10T16:45:52.338-08:00All I can do is smile... you're right all arou...All I can do is smile... you're right all around!! I don't know if I seasonal read but I can totally see the circling of the UF/SF reading at this time of the year. It's getting dark out there... time to hide!!! :) Kristin @ Addicted to HEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502113713426103508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-32254595730847497572016-11-10T16:29:32.010-08:002016-11-10T16:29:32.010-08:00I love this post and you now have me thinking I mi...I love this post and you now have me thinking I might be a seasonal mood reader :) I tend to read more romance in the summer and more MG, Holiday and heavier books in the winter. The spring is lighter reads and the fall is the spooky ones. Holy Cow man, you are totally on to something. :) Michelle@Because Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726143709224948260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-76719618746594991722016-11-10T14:23:14.110-08:002016-11-10T14:23:14.110-08:00Hm, that's interesting! I think I am not a sea...Hm, that's interesting! I think I am not a seasonal reader at all. I just read whatever I feel like. The only time when this is different is during Christmas. I still prefer Fantasy, but I LOVE snowy settings even more during that time ;-)Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432208247448018622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-44640593403523253212016-11-10T11:30:26.960-08:002016-11-10T11:30:26.960-08:00I feel like sometimes I'm definitely a seasona...I feel like sometimes I'm definitely a seasonal reader! Summertime is when I tend to read the most contemporary YA where they're quick and cute. And yes, depending on publishing dates, I read more of the "big blockbuster" reads/series around Sept-March when those get released. My romance novels I read all year round pretty evenly though, haha. And of course holiday reads during the holidays (though ARCs are out in Oct, I usually read them in Nov). <br /><br />Great discussion topic, Greg!Cyn @ Bookmunchieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642525127604626986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-572844076257196742016-11-10T03:36:43.886-08:002016-11-10T03:36:43.886-08:00Hmm. I can't say I'm a seasonal reader. Mo...Hmm. I can't say I'm a seasonal reader. More of a mood reader. For example, if I read a heavy book, then I will want something easy going to read. But I think everyone does that.<br /><br />I wonder what it's like to be a seasonal reader though. Maybe you'd feel more connected to what's going on in the world? The rhythms?<br /><br />What I'm more interested in is the seasonality of blogging news, and how to even keep up with all that. It just takes loads of time, and I'm not even doing much (new blogger).<br /><br />Avalinah from http://avalinahsbooks.spaceEvelina @ AvalinahsBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09564183695294142501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-90922907656563657332016-11-09T22:19:51.226-08:002016-11-09T22:19:51.226-08:00Lol sorry the will-o-the-wisps one was a novella i...Lol sorry the will-o-the-wisps one was a novella in a series. Total coincidence. Although spoiler alert, they turned out to not be a spell cast by someone, so not actual will-o-the-wisps, I guess.<br /><br />Yay, glad you're enjoying that one that I found! I haven't gotten around to it yet.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-60190795837642708242016-11-09T21:33:57.033-08:002016-11-09T21:33:57.033-08:00That's interesting, I'm more of a seasonal...That's interesting, I'm more of a seasonal reader now too. I like how you spread em out though- variety is good. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-80450809240508664422016-11-09T21:33:17.197-08:002016-11-09T21:33:17.197-08:00See, they do for me now, too. Fantasy does seem to...See, they do for me now, too. Fantasy does seem to be sorta immune to that though? And when fall rolls around yes I start wanting different kinds of books! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-24484373772478766052016-11-09T21:32:14.968-08:002016-11-09T21:32:14.968-08:00Well I'm jealous that you guys are going into ...Well I'm jealous that you guys are going into summer lol so you can be all toasty while we freeze! Ha ha plus you didn't just have the election from %^&*. But yes that would be weird- getting all the summer reads in your winter. And yes the new releases do sorta push you that way- another good point. <br /><br />I have found as a blogger that I'm definitely more seasonal in my reads- before not so much. Backlist is also good though, I hope you find that balance. :) <br /><br />I like the Christmas spirit too and since blogging it has definitely found its way into my reading! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-60300773929023458062016-11-09T21:29:03.898-08:002016-11-09T21:29:03.898-08:00I was the same way, I just read my fantasy and SF ...I was the same way, I just read my fantasy and SF stuff and only after blogging did I start reading thrillers, seasonal stuff, you know. It's been nice though, the books I never would have found. I kinda like doing the scary thing in Oct., holiday stuff after that (although this year I haven't found ANY holiday stuff to read). Where's all the holiday-ish fantasy?? <br /><br />You found another will-o-wisp book? Spill! I need more of those lol. I got that one you told about and it's pretty good so far, I'm about halfway thru. And yeah i need more, where are you finding these??? :) <br /><br />I thought so. I've been surprised how bloggers come together, even over this election thing I've seen on Twitter and stuff how people are supporting each other. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-44919888120771892082016-11-09T16:40:33.810-08:002016-11-09T16:40:33.810-08:00No usually, no, but I do like to read horror in Oc...No usually, no, but I do like to read horror in October and it usually works out that way anyway since so many horror books seem to be timed to release then :D<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-34882053344774158932016-11-09T15:47:26.347-08:002016-11-09T15:47:26.347-08:00Before this year I've actually never read a se...Before this year I've actually never read a season read during its actual season. I have a problem with rebellion so that's what I'm blaming for why I haven't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com