Sunday, September 29, 2013

It's Monday and I'm finally using NetGalley...


Hi friends! How are you doing?

I finally signed up for NetGalley and they have some great books. I'm trying not to request all of them! I find that it takes me longer to read a book on a screen than it does on paper, though. I think it's because I tend to grab time to read where I can get it. It's much easier to pick up a paperback while nursing a baby or when you have a few moments waiting for the school bus. How do you balance reading physical books and e-books? Do you get through one type more quickly than the other?

Read This Week:
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
By Ellen Cooney

The Gallery of Vanished Husbands: A Novel
The Gallery of Vanished Husbands
By Natasha Solomons


Posts from This Past Week:
It's Monday
Reviews of The Light in the Ruins, The Color Master, Baby-Led Weaning, and Walking on Water


Reading Now:
The Fairest of Them All
The Fairest of Them All
By Carolyn Turgeon

Up Next:
A Guide for the Perplexed
A Guide for the Perplexed
By Dara Horn


What are you reading this week?

18 comments:

  1. OOH Netgalley! I started out with it and then got behind... I need to get back at it too:)

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    1. It's pretty cool! I don't know why it took me so long to sign up.

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  2. Netgalley is addicting. I read print quicker. At the moment my ereading has come to a standstill as my Kindle died in May and I don't like reading on my computer, phone or iPod.

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    1. It is pretty addicting! It's good to know that I'm not the only one who finds e-reading a bit less convenient.

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  3. Netgalley is dangerous. Even though everyone will warn you to keep your requests low and read them before you request a new one it is way to simple click that request button.

    I find it easier to pick up my ereader for a quick read but if you have to read on the computer it is easier for paper. I do love my ereader but I also like the view of how far I really am in a book and the idea of really getting to the end and that it is visible.

    Have a great week, A Guide for the Perplexed looks interesting.

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    1. I can see how Netgalley could be trouble. I think I'm doing ok so far though!

      I'm so interested in the ways that people balance e-books and paper books. It would be convenient to just pick up that ereader when you have a minute to spare.

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  4. I just can't get into NetGalley. A virtual book doesn't call to me like a Real Live Book does.

    Here's my It's Monday!

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    1. That's fair. So far I've just requested a few titles. I just couldn't wait for the publication date!

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  5. I see you've been warned about the dangers of NetGalley, lol. I'll add my voice to that warning...be careful! ;) But it is incredibly handy to be able to pick what you want and it's a fab service if you don't overwhelm yourself. I think I'll always prefer tree books over e-books but I like both. Good luck with it gal!

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    1. Thanks Jennifer. I can certainly see the danger, but I've been avoiding the danger of the "newly added" page. I just looked up the few books I really wanted!

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  6. I have to be careful with Netgalley. Now they keep sending me email enticements to take even more titles! One step forward, two steps back...
    I tend to read quicker on my kindle than in a paperback. Maybe it's just me, but the lighting of the paperwhite is always good and the text crisp, so I read faster. Thanks for sharing these new to me titles to check out further!

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    1. The emails are terrible! It's not as if we needed more encouragement. :)

      I'm always happy to share new books. Who needs a shorter tbr list, right?

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  7. I'd think an e-reader would be easier because it's portable...
    I've heard great things about Fairest of them All. And Dara Horn's book was just reviewed in yesterday's NYT book review. The subject matter had me a bit skeptical but I may pick it up.

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    1. That is true. I think I'm used to carrying around a book and I don't have an e-reader. Reading on my laptop can be cumbersome.

      I am speeding through The Fairest of Them All. It moves at a great pace. I'm looking forward to A Guide to the Perplexed. We will have to see!

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  8. Nice review of The Light in the Ruins! I haven't read it yet, but want to get to it soon! The fairest of them all sounds good as well!

    Call me old fashioned but I still prefer to read a print book vs an e-book. E-books are o.k. but I find it harder to absorb things (and often find myself re-reading things) for some reason. It is WAY more convenient to get an e-book then to walk to the library though! :)

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    1. Thanks, Heather. Have you read Bohjalian's books before?

      I wonder if some of us still tend to think of books for enjoyment and looking at a screen for work. I am still mostly a paper and ink girl, but I can certainly see the benefits of e-books. :)

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  9. I've heard a lot of NetGalley, but I'm still not entirely sure what it is. At any rate, it sounds like I should avoid it for awhile until I have more time in my life!

    A Guide for the Perplexed looks really interesting. I love the cover!

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    1. NetGalley is a website where you can request ebooks before they are released. It can definitely get addicting!
      I am really intrigued by the premise of A Guide for the Perplexed. I will let you know how it is!

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