Category: Let’s Discuss

Based on a True Story – Let’s Discuss

Based on a True Story – Let’s Discuss

As I was coming up with ideas for this month’s Discussion Challenge Link-up, I was struck with this idea of fiction vs. non-fiction. I actually didn’t think all that much of it in the moment, but the more I thought about it, the more I couldn’t get the idea out of my head. So, I’m going to be writing two posts on the topic. This first one is all about why I’m fascinated with the idea of […]

Posted March 7, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 42 Comments
March 2015 Discussion Challenge Link-up (& Giveaway)

March 2015 Discussion Challenge Link-up (& Giveaway)

Welcome to the March monthly link-up for the 2015 Book Blog Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight! We have been thrilled with the response to this challenge! We’ve been having such an amazing time discussing books with all of you! The winner of our January discussion challenge link-up was Val over at The Innocent Smiley. She chose Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (which Nicole loved!). […]

Why I LOVE Books that Make Me Cry – Let’s Discuss

Why I LOVE Books that Make Me Cry – Let’s Discuss

I am a total sucker for books that make me cry. If a book makes me sob, all the better – it’s done it’s job well!! On my birthday, did I choose to read a cheery, happy book? Oh no. I spent the night of my birthday sobbing while reading All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. And I loved it! There is just something about reading a book that can make me feel so […]

Posted February 27, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 54 Comments
BEA or the Other Guys – Let’s Discuss

BEA or the Other Guys – Let’s Discuss

I’m definitely planning on going to a major book conference this year, but I’m not positive if I should head to BEA (the tried and true) or attend one of those other guys – the other major book conferences. **************** So, BEA is coming up in May, of course. If you’re not sure what BEA is, check out my recap posts about BEA 2014. Last year was my first year attending the conference and I […]

Posted February 21, 2015 in BEA, Let's Discuss / 17 Comments
Let’s Discuss – Why I LOVE my library!

Let’s Discuss – Why I LOVE my library!

I have never really realized until recently how lucky I am to have access to such an amazing library. I’ve seen posts about the library systems in other places and I’ve been horrified. There are places where you have to pay for your library? Pay to put a book on hold? Pay for inter-library loan? I’m SO spoiled!!  My library is like a bookish heaven, and I’m really thankful for it. First of all, it has […]

Posted February 14, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 52 Comments
Let’s Discuss – I’m a Series Failure

Let’s Discuss – I’m a Series Failure

Lately, I’ve been noticing that I am HORRIBLE at finishing series, and I started thinking about why. And I realized something – it’s all about the fact that my reading habits have changed dramatically since I started blogging a couple of years ago. I never used to know about all of the latest releases. I heard about books kind of randomly – often when I saw them at the library or when a friend mentioned […]

Posted February 7, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 68 Comments
February 2015 Discussion Challenge Link-up (& Giveaway)

February 2015 Discussion Challenge Link-up (& Giveaway)

Welcome to the February monthly link-up for the 2015 Book Blog Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight! We are seriously blown away by the response to January’s link ups! You guys came up with some amazing topics, and we have enjoyed reading them, so keep ’em coming! If you don’t know what this challenge is all about or haven’t signed up yet (but want […]

Let’s Discuss – I Wasn’t Stressed About Blogging Until I Found Out I Was Doing it Wrong

Let’s Discuss – I Wasn’t Stressed About Blogging Until I Found Out I Was Doing it Wrong

Okay, I have to start off by saying that I don’t really think I’m blogging wrong (but that got your attention, right?).  But I was inspired to write this post because I do sometimes feel under pressure to blog a certain way (or to avoid blogging a certain way) and I start to stress out when I feel like I’m not making everyone happy. And here’s the thing – THAT’S ALL ON ME. Because the reality is, you can’t please […]

Posted January 29, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 81 Comments
Let’s Discuss – Why Authors Write Insta-Love (No, Really – I Think I Know)

Let’s Discuss – Why Authors Write Insta-Love (No, Really – I Think I Know)

We all know that insta-love is one of the biggest bookish sins. Almost everyone hates it. Really, when was the last time you read a book with insta-love and thought, “I’m so glad those characters fell in love as soon as they met. I hate it when characters wait a whole week or two before they really fall for each other”? Um, never. (Though, I did do a post awhile back about whether or not […]

Posted January 24, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 48 Comments
Let’s Discuss – The Irresistible Pull of ARCs

Let’s Discuss – The Irresistible Pull of ARCs

Let’s face it. I have plenty of books to read. I don’t need more. Really, shouldn’t the shelves full of books be enough to satisfy me? But then I go to an event or click onto NetGalley or Edelweiss … and there are all these books. They’re calling to me. It’s like there’s a magnetic pull, and I can’t resist them … At BEA, I felt like I was really using restraint. I was making […]

Posted January 14, 2015 in Let's Discuss / 70 Comments