Monday, August 24, 2009

Sunday Salon (August 23, 2009)

My first Sunday Salon foray and, I sadly admit, I've had very little time to read this week--or today. Heck, I can't ever post on time: it's now technically Monday! (But I decided that since it's still Sunday in California, and I'm from California, this post still counts.)

What reading I was able to do was rather exciting, though; for the first time, I am reading books I received specifically to review here. This is very silly but now I feel as though I am a completely amateur review who is now slightly less amateur. Even more absurd, I now I feel as though I'm contributing to the written world. When I review older books, even if my review is astounding (ha!), the author has received much praise or criticism long before I sat down to write. In reviewing a new book, I feel I can help to drive interest towards good books (or away from bad!), in whatever minuscule way. I know I must sound rather egotistical, so don't get me wrong: I have no illusions of being a trend shaper--just a book lover getting to read new books and share what are hopefully fresh and helpful thoughts.


But anyhow, I did actually finish four books (but three were very quick reads), and I quite enjoyed them. Nothing more on them for now, though, since I'll be posting reviews in the next couple of days.

And, incidentally, I've made a blog resolution for myself: to jot down thoughts while reading so I can write better reviews more quickly! I'll give an update on how I do next Sunday.

Happy Monday!

5 comments:

  1. I know exactly how you feel, I am newer to the book review but I still get those feelings like I am the new kid on the block. Then I remember I am doing this because I love it and if others don't too bad!!! Great Sunday Salon (or early Monday being I am an east coast girl)Have a great week

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  2. Lesley, I know how you feel! I have been a lifetime reader and writer but am new to the book review blog business. It is an incredible feeling to be able to read AND review an ARC because you do impact the perception and sales of the book, however minutely.
    Happy Monday!

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  3. Lesley, Welcome to Sinday Salon. What I found when I first started writing my review blog was that the extended community of book bloggers is warm and welcoming!

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  4. So, I'm curious: which books did you finish? Four in a week is a lot for me!

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