tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post8811416138624085745..comments2024-02-09T13:20:01.103-08:00Comments on bibliophiliac: Top Ten Blogging Confessionsbibliophiliachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-60839762211647414022014-07-14T11:15:48.340-07:002014-07-14T11:15:48.340-07:00@Jennifer Hartling-Isn't it funny that blogger...@Jennifer Hartling-Isn't it funny that bloggers feel this universal guilt when we don't post!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-83694155506166366832014-07-13T08:49:15.321-07:002014-07-13T08:49:15.321-07:00Such a great list ;)
I haven't been posting ...Such a great list ;) <br /><br />I haven't been posting much lately either...it makes me feel GUILTY. Yuck. <br /><br />I'm picturing the review books staring at you (and at me) and I'm laughing. I feel your pain!<br /><br />Awwww, your mom :*) That's so sweet!The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-40121465011799553932014-07-11T08:02:43.254-07:002014-07-11T08:02:43.254-07:00@Susan Bybee-Thanks! I try to go back and edit out...@Susan Bybee-Thanks! I try to go back and edit out anything that sounds too school-teacherish! Not that there is anything wrong with being a teacher!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-82362571062404936112014-07-10T17:38:06.488-07:002014-07-10T17:38:06.488-07:00Great list. My confessions would be a lot like you...Great list. My confessions would be a lot like yours. I don't think you sound like a schoolmarm in the slightest!Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-32834912472915246332014-07-09T12:47:22.437-07:002014-07-09T12:47:22.437-07:00@Andi-the fact that I've been supporting my fa...@Andi-the fact that I've been supporting my family all these years has never seemed to impress my Mom... but having a blog, for some reason, has a sheen of glamour!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-33205608756862256502014-07-09T12:46:26.166-07:002014-07-09T12:46:26.166-07:00@Leah-about #9....Once in a while a colleague will...@Leah-about #9....Once in a while a colleague will mention "I read your review of..." or say something about my blog, and I would have never guessed that they were following my blog. Former students will bring it up too. So I know there are more readers than commenters.bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-31133994385576988332014-07-09T11:55:57.560-07:002014-07-09T11:55:57.560-07:00OMG, I'm jealous that your blog impresses your...OMG, I'm jealous that your blog impresses your mother. Mine, even though I've had my blog for 10 years, persists to ask if it's earning me any money yet. #sighAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-54023667831405403892014-07-09T08:51:34.641-07:002014-07-09T08:51:34.641-07:00I'm so with you on 4 and 9!I'm so with you on 4 and 9!Leah @ Books Speak Volumeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843680530053274951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-53332880139624099142014-07-08T18:11:04.780-07:002014-07-08T18:11:04.780-07:00@kelley jensen-Sometimes I feel as though I try to...@kelley jensen-Sometimes I feel as though I try to write reviews too soon--those books that make you think take some time to process!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-38116883613015404112014-07-08T15:53:15.870-07:002014-07-08T15:53:15.870-07:00I have a harder time reviewing books that make me ...I have a harder time reviewing books that make me think. I also hate to review books I don't like because I don't like to be negative about someone else's hard work. Isn't it great to just let it out? I enjoyed your list today <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2014/07/tuesday-top-ten-and-intro-confessions.html" rel="nofollow"> kelley—the road goes ever ever on </a>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-71102664736316865642014-07-08T14:25:30.245-07:002014-07-08T14:25:30.245-07:00@Trish-and it is just so easy to buy books on your...@Trish-and it is just so easy to buy books on your e-reader. Even though I don't use mine that often, I have an embarrassing number of books on it. And when you finish one book, snap, you can buy another. Instant gratification.bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-9445615066667831202014-07-08T13:57:22.049-07:002014-07-08T13:57:22.049-07:00Writing a book sounds really exciting! And scary! ...Writing a book sounds really exciting! And scary! <br /><br />And I used to feel that way about e-books but now I just can't get away from their convenience. This makes me feel totally guilty. And I'm totally with you on the book buying/hoarding. Though lately it's been worse because you can't see ebooks piling up!!<br /><br />Great confessions.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-19303254741821167672014-07-08T12:34:56.900-07:002014-07-08T12:34:56.900-07:00@Enbrethiliel--My Mom is the best! She is also hil...@Enbrethiliel--My Mom is the best! She is also hilarious.....bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-2617104935941949692014-07-08T12:34:10.232-07:002014-07-08T12:34:10.232-07:00@kristy1504--So true! If I just say how much I lov...@kristy1504--So true! If I just say how much I loved a book my review ends up being lots of gushing.... It takes me a long time to figure out the why of it....bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-30806474825269554672014-07-08T12:32:23.963-07:002014-07-08T12:32:23.963-07:00@JoAnn-I usually end up procrastinating until I fo...@JoAnn-I usually end up procrastinating until I forget the details of the book!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-13993584268053595152014-07-08T12:31:42.620-07:002014-07-08T12:31:42.620-07:00@bermuda onion-your MIL sounds sweet! You do write...@bermuda onion-your MIL sounds sweet! You do write good reviews though ;)bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-1169149599060269932014-07-08T11:56:10.256-07:002014-07-08T11:56:10.256-07:00+JMJ+
Your mom is great! LOL! She's making m...+JMJ+ <br /><br />Your mom is great! LOL! She's making me wonder who would play <i>me</i> if my blog were made into a movie. Hmmmmm . . . Enbrethilielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414765854670926854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-52129019422728836162014-07-08T11:28:32.237-07:002014-07-08T11:28:32.237-07:00I totally understand about having a hard time writ...I totally understand about having a hard time writing reviews! It's so difficult trying to put all of your feelings for a novel down in words... I have a difficult time with it as well!kristy1504https://www.blogger.com/profile/05305904889606598960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-16034205386250718662014-07-08T11:20:28.520-07:002014-07-08T11:20:28.520-07:00I have an awful time writing reviews for books I l...I have an awful time writing reviews for books I love, too... somehow I never manage to do them justice.<br /><br />Yes to #6, too... I kind of hate review copies these days ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-29703549959241028772014-07-08T08:08:03.364-07:002014-07-08T08:08:03.364-07:00I'm finding it difficult to write all reviews ...I'm finding it difficult to write all reviews these days. My mother-in-law was my biggest blog supporter - I think she told everyone she knew. By the way, I'd want Meryl Streep to play me in a movie as well.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com