tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post2458888154072853868..comments2024-01-18T00:32:55.427-06:00Comments on my cozy book nook: Review ConundrumMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-76141450421700911062010-02-21T21:02:19.677-06:002010-02-21T21:02:19.677-06:00I write my reviews within 24 hours of finishing th...I write my reviews within 24 hours of finishing the book ... for two reasons: 1. the book is then still fresh in my mind, but 2. I get to sleep on it and let it percolate a bit before I finalize a review.<br /><br />Sometimes I will write a review, then let it sit a day before publishing it (especially if it is one of those books which has made me think!)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-77058368076183211982010-02-12T13:40:48.225-06:002010-02-12T13:40:48.225-06:00If I want an effective review, then I have to writ...If I want an effective review, then I have to write the it shortly after reading. I have a horrible memory. I only read one book at a time and usually start another one as soon a I finish one. If I don't right down my thoughts, then the story will become clouded with what I read next. However I don't always post it right away. I may feel that I don't like a book at first, but then find myself still thinking about it into the next book. Then I will adjust my review and post it.<br />mommysreading.worpress.comKathy (mommysreading)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12167585056483299584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-18332274207374326112010-02-12T05:50:40.471-06:002010-02-12T05:50:40.471-06:00How soon I write my reviews depends entirely on ho...How soon I write my reviews depends entirely on how backlogged I am in writing them and my access to a computer, which fluctuates throughout the year. LOL! I'd love to write them right away but definitely see that my later reviews, are on the whole, more thoughtful than those written immediately when the book is still swirling at the forefront of my brain.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-30534008815770009932010-02-11T16:52:33.959-06:002010-02-11T16:52:33.959-06:00I read much faster than I can either write or post...I read much faster than I can either write or post reviews. When I finish a book, I add it to my list of books I want to review. When I have time I pre-write my reviews. I pick at random one title from the list of titles. I then decide if I still want to review the book or not. If I do I write the review. If I don't, I cross the title off my list and pick another title at random. I also post my reviews at random. It keeps me from falling into ruts in terms of genres or authors I blog about.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-8206703662040004762010-02-11T12:19:19.175-06:002010-02-11T12:19:19.175-06:00I write my reviews right after I read the book. It...I write my reviews right after I read the book. It is still fresh in my mind, details are clear, and my thoughts aren't jumbled with other books. However, if it is a book that really moves me...I might leave the review in draft form and then come back to it a few days later and see if there are any new thoughts I want to add.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746317916269177679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-87683056570248417232010-02-11T08:04:00.467-06:002010-02-11T08:04:00.467-06:00thank youthank youvoiphttp://empatel.com.trnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-12492333374790308382010-02-10T22:36:46.068-06:002010-02-10T22:36:46.068-06:00I do best when I read a book and then review it ri...I do best when I read a book and then review it right away. The longer I wait, the less likely I am to remember what I want to bring out to my readers.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-63047409462647948452010-02-10T19:25:33.338-06:002010-02-10T19:25:33.338-06:00I face the same problem. Sometimes I let MONTHS go...I face the same problem. Sometimes I let MONTHS go by before I write a review and then I really have to struggle to remember things. But I find that if I write them too soon after reading the book, I change my mind about how much I loved or hated the book. It is difficult to know what to do .. I suspect writing a few notes with details (or even the story overview part) might be good to do first and then write your opinion later.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-81649470374799459692010-02-10T19:18:33.313-06:002010-02-10T19:18:33.313-06:00I go back and forth on that also! I forget details...I go back and forth on that also! I forget details easily (especially if I read a similar book soon after). But many times I've written a review about a book only to realize a few weeks later that the book didn't really stick with me or that it did stick with me more than I thought it would! I'm still trying to find the right balance.Nanhttp://nanscorner.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-81466415896304865372010-02-10T18:13:17.702-06:002010-02-10T18:13:17.702-06:00I'm still trying to come up with a system that...I'm still trying to come up with a system that works for me. <br /><br />Right now I don't go to the next book until the review is written. <br /><br />I normally tag pages as I read the book and then after I'm through, I'll revisit these pages to structure the review. <br /><br />I like to think about it for a few days and do some rough drafts. It somehow all comes together when I start writing the final version on-line. <br /><br /><i>Aloha from Rob</i>Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202664677801596650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-78675644632512570472010-02-10T17:09:56.937-06:002010-02-10T17:09:56.937-06:00Hi Molly, even though I just discovered your blog ...Hi Molly, even though I just discovered your blog yesterday I have given you an award. You can see it at http://boardinginmyforties.blogspot.comKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-83998489079100563882010-02-10T16:15:36.851-06:002010-02-10T16:15:36.851-06:00I started keeping a reading diary that helps me ke...I started keeping a reading diary that helps me keep those immediate reflections fresh in my mind when I go to write the review a day or two after finishing a book. That way, I can allow a book to sink in for an in-depth review but can still remember my immediate reactions because I wrote them down!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-15756572469907199412010-02-10T14:01:17.587-06:002010-02-10T14:01:17.587-06:00I struggle with this as well Molly. I write my tho...I struggle with this as well Molly. I write my thoughts as I am reading as then do the reviews as time allows, buy I prefer to do them sooner vs. later as everything is fresh in my aging brain at that point!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-25208541919190696702010-02-10T12:50:45.154-06:002010-02-10T12:50:45.154-06:00It's becoming harder for me to write reviews i...It's becoming harder for me to write reviews if I don't write them right after finishing a book. For some books I think I'll have to start a reading notebook so I can keep up with details. For other books, I think I will have to re-read them first, then review them. Let us know what you end up deciding.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-39595361541405698572010-02-10T12:49:47.557-06:002010-02-10T12:49:47.557-06:00When I first started blogging, I did the reviews r...When I first started blogging, I did the reviews right away. Now, I do them as time permits. Guess working a lot will do that to you. If I had my choice, I'd do it right after I finish reading it while my impressions are vivid.ANovelMenageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328178716595263790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-63068141849614142112010-02-10T10:40:19.749-06:002010-02-10T10:40:19.749-06:00I try to write my reviews right after I read a boo...I try to write my reviews right after I read a book, because I articulate my feelings much better then, but I know what you mean. There have been a lot of times where I've gone back and reread and review and not felt the same about a book. I've been doing something similar to what Jackie has been doing, scheduling reviews in advance and then reading them before they post to make sure I feel the same way.Leslie @ This is the Refrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027804132268043518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-54113731492438249662010-02-10T10:28:47.322-06:002010-02-10T10:28:47.322-06:00I usually try to write my review as soon as I can ...I usually try to write my review as soon as I can after I finish the book (ideally, within a day). When possible, though, I won't schedule it to post right away, so I'll have a little time for further consideration and revision. That's kind of a compromise approach, I guess :-).Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-60683668894061544342010-02-10T10:11:09.549-06:002010-02-10T10:11:09.549-06:00I think it fully depends on the book I am reviewin...I think it fully depends on the book I am reviewing. If it has made a big impact or has made me feel strong feelings as soon as it has ended, whether it's a positive feeling or not, then I usually write the review as soon as possible. Example was when I wrote a review for The Book Thief (which I loved so much), it was easy for me to write a review as soon as it was possible, because I truly loved it and is now one of my favorites. Also, when I read The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown, I also wrote a quick review on that because I DISLIKED it so much!<br />If it's simply a book that I have either liked or disliked, but not have made that much impact, I don't mind lagging for a few days. Like you said, this helps readers like me realize the book's true effect.<br /><br />jillmrayearth.blogspot.comJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-68461383272618068652010-02-10T10:09:43.421-06:002010-02-10T10:09:43.421-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-74986279982315348872010-02-10T09:18:52.322-06:002010-02-10T09:18:52.322-06:00I've done mine pretty quickly after I finish r...I've done mine pretty quickly after I finish reading a book but I love some of the suggestions you've gotten. I was always concerned that I would begin to get confused with my current read if I didn't get to it right away.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-53392973766847526772010-02-10T09:00:36.835-06:002010-02-10T09:00:36.835-06:00I love your "do not procrastinate" state...I love your "do not procrastinate" statement, Molly. Spoken like a true Type A (or maybe you're not?). :-)<br /><br />I really try to write my thoughts on the books I read right afterward because I tend to move on in my head to the next book. Or maybe it's a sign of advancing age! If I wait too long, I can't remember what I wanted to write. I keep a log of the books I've read, but just haven't felt the need to take notes. For me, that seems too much like school. To each her own I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-22891893954237768842010-02-10T08:57:30.347-06:002010-02-10T08:57:30.347-06:00I tend to write my review right after and at longe...I tend to write my review right after and at longest a few days unless something comes up. Mostly because I read so many books I want to make sure each book gets a good solid review that is not muddled.Ambrosia @ The Purple Bookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276154938513865326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-10811889945310391812010-02-10T08:24:50.312-06:002010-02-10T08:24:50.312-06:00I normally write some of it as I'm reading it ...I normally write some of it as I'm reading it and then finish it off in the 24 hours after I've finished it. It is then normally about a week before it gets posted, so I will look at the review before I post it and see if my opinions are still the same. I'm a bit behind at the moment though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-32391955718089088622010-02-10T07:52:13.267-06:002010-02-10T07:52:13.267-06:00I struggle with the same thing. I am leaning on w...I struggle with the same thing. I am leaning on writing a short summary, as I am reading or as soon as I finish and a few notes, and the review a little later. But I hear you about the procrastination trap.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-76109734475512985692010-02-10T07:43:01.280-06:002010-02-10T07:43:01.280-06:00I usually write mine shortly after I've finish...I usually write mine shortly after I've finished the book and then sit on it a few days. I read and edit it before posting.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com