Thursday, December 1, 2011

Friday Blog Hops!



Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. It's a great way to meet new blogger friends. This weeks question is:

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to books? Maybe you don’t like love triangles or thin plots? Tell us about it!

Insta-love tends to annoy me. I like to see a connection built beyond the "he's so hot" reaction. I also have issues with characters that can't make up their minds.




TGIF at GReads! is a weekly blog hop hosted by Ginger from GReads

Q: Writing Reviews 101: What's your process for writing book reviews? Any tips or suggestions you would recommend to other bloggers?

I don't really have a set format for writing them. I tend to take notes and just write from them. I like to talk about how a book made me feel, and my reactions to characters, plot points, etc. If an author can make me feel something it's usually something I want to mention.

Happy weekend and Happy reading!
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15 comments:

  1. The Scarf PrincessDecember 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I'm here via FF and like your answer to the question. That IS annoying. I'm your newest follower and would love for you to visit me when you get a chance... http://wowfromthescarfprincess.blogspot.com/2011/12/follow-friday.html

    The Scarf Princess

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  2. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Ah! Yes! Insta-love. I forgot about that.

    New follower!

    Happy Friday!
    Here's my Follow Friday Post. Click, click, click!
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    Cerebrate: Let me know what you think about Love Triangles in Books.

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  3. Alison Can ReadDecember 1, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Hopping through. Insta-love is a definite turn off. It's nice to see them actually get to know each other.
    My Hop

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  4. sinnDecember 1, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I like your FF answer. I tend to agree with you. However, I sometimes let is slip with YA novels. Teenagers tend to be so PASSIONATE with their feelings; therefore, they have lots of insta-love ^_~

    As for writing reviews 101, that's kind of a hard question. I definitely agree with you!

    Here's my answer for FF: http://sinnfulbooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/follow-fridayfollow.html

    sinn @ sinnful books

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  5. LauraDecember 1, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hi! Happy follow Friday. I'm a new follower.

    http://readinginthemountains.blogspot.com/

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  6. Agrippina LegitDecember 2, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    SNAP! We have the same pet peeves :)

    Old follower hopping through!

    My Follow Friday

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  7. BrodieDecember 2, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Agreed! Insta-love is incredibly annoying... I prefer the slow-burning bond and those that just crackle with tension until they finally KISS. Not declare their love after, what, a week? Sigh.

    And your review format totally works, because your reviews rock :)

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  8. Erin W.December 2, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I get what you mean! The whole 'insta-love' thing is absolutely annoying and unrealistic. I can't stand when characters can't make up their minds - especially over boys.

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  9. Kate @ Ex LibrisDecember 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Insta love is on a lot of people's pet peeve lists. New follower! My FF Post

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  10. Alexa S.December 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    It's always great to record the emotional responses you have to a book! I feel like that makes reviews more authentic to me when I read them :)

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  11. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Happy Friday! good answer.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/follow-friday.html

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  12. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Insta-love seems to be a popular pet peeve among book bloggers. I'm right there with ya... make the characters work for it!

    I'm a new follower. :)

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  13. Bookish BrunetteDecember 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    You know, I can deal with "insta-love" as long as its done WELL! Lol

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  14. thepamjellyDecember 2, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I totally agree with you! I also answered insta-love. It's so annoying!

    Old follower. Have a great weekend!

    Pam | jellylovesbooks

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  15. Christy @ TheReaderBeeDecember 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Ugh! I hate it when a character can't make up her mind about stuff! That's totally a turn off for me!

    Have a great weekend, Kathy!

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