By Solana Cortez
It's been awhile since my last post. I've been to the hospital twice, on home IVs once, and moved. Whew, I need a vacation.
I know I've caused some disappointment since I promised a review each week and then didn't deliver. I hope I can be forgiven. I am trying to find someone who can write reviews when I'm out sick, but since I cannot provide payment willing reviewers are non existent.
Some good news. Since I moved, I now have room for all my books. Three bookcases full to be exact, and my collection is by no means complete.
Now that I have all my books out and properly organized, I have mapped out the order in which I will write the reviews. Basically, it's alphabetically by author. Once I get through my collection, I will go back through and add reviews of any new books I've added. This will allow me to give a head's up on what I will be reviewing for the following week. Just in case anyone wants to read the same book and add input or thoughts of the book. My wish is for people to actually discuss the books reviewed, not just my reviews sitting there with no added depth. Not everyone sees the same book in the same manner.
I will also be applying for a library card to the county library (I moved to a new county), so hopefully the libraries around here will have some new books I haven't read. This will also increase what books I review without breaking my banking account.
Hopefully this will help everyone out. Again, I am very sorry for such a long absence. I am working on making sure it doesn't happen again.
Happy Reading!
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Introduction
By Solana Cortez
First, I thought I'd start with the basics. This is a blog about books. Basically it's a book review. Not something that can be used to write a book report or an essay. So if that's what you are looking for, you are at the wrong place. I will give a brief summary of the books I read (and I will try not to put in any spoilers). This summary will include my reaction to the book, whether or not I'd read it again, what age it would be appropriate for and why.
I will be including new releases, books that are popular thanks to the media, some not so well known books and of course the classics. This is to 1) encourage discussion between readers 2) prevent buyers remorse (buying a book that you just could not get into) 3) encourage the use of your local library 4) let some of the lesser known but good books receive some love, and above all else 5) encourage a love for reading.
I do encourage requests for a review (within reason). If I don't have a review up for a book that you would like to know about, please comment. If it's something I have available, I will gladly write a review.
Posts will be titled by book. This is too make searching for titles easier. So instead of titling the post "The Greatest Book I Have Ever Read," I will title it "Jurassic Park." Posts involving books in a series will have the series title. I will post individuals reviews about each books in that single post.
Most books I review are for pleasure reading. Every once in a while I might review a book outside that category (DIY, beginners books...), but those reviews will consist of how easy the instructions were to follow and if I actually accomplished "rewiring my house in one weekend".
These are my hopes for this blog. I am open to suggestions to make it more user friendly, on book reviews, or just plain friendly discussion.
Till next time. Happy Reading.
First, I thought I'd start with the basics. This is a blog about books. Basically it's a book review. Not something that can be used to write a book report or an essay. So if that's what you are looking for, you are at the wrong place. I will give a brief summary of the books I read (and I will try not to put in any spoilers). This summary will include my reaction to the book, whether or not I'd read it again, what age it would be appropriate for and why.
I will be including new releases, books that are popular thanks to the media, some not so well known books and of course the classics. This is to 1) encourage discussion between readers 2) prevent buyers remorse (buying a book that you just could not get into) 3) encourage the use of your local library 4) let some of the lesser known but good books receive some love, and above all else 5) encourage a love for reading.
I do encourage requests for a review (within reason). If I don't have a review up for a book that you would like to know about, please comment. If it's something I have available, I will gladly write a review.
Posts will be titled by book. This is too make searching for titles easier. So instead of titling the post "The Greatest Book I Have Ever Read," I will title it "Jurassic Park." Posts involving books in a series will have the series title. I will post individuals reviews about each books in that single post.
Most books I review are for pleasure reading. Every once in a while I might review a book outside that category (DIY, beginners books...), but those reviews will consist of how easy the instructions were to follow and if I actually accomplished "rewiring my house in one weekend".
These are my hopes for this blog. I am open to suggestions to make it more user friendly, on book reviews, or just plain friendly discussion.
Till next time. Happy Reading.
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