Do you ever read just for pleasure or do you always read to review it?
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Re: Do you ever read just for pleasure or do you always read to review it?
I agree with you 100%. I've reviewed 5 books in a row, now I want to take a time out to read 1 books that I'm really excited to read, and then I'll go back and do more reviews. I think mixing the task is a great idea.Carlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 14:36 I have been reading recently meanly for review and now I'm having a break and doing it for pleasure. My plan is to alternate both, don't want to feel that I have to read, I want to keep feeling that I do it because I like to (if it makes any sense).
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Yes, I think is important to keep the balance. Which one are you going to read now? Just asking. I have just finished The Magician's Secret, I had read so much about it in the forums (more being BOTM) that I bought it for pleasure.Stephen Christopher 1 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 21:47I agree with you 100%. I've reviewed 5 books in a row, now I want to take a time out to read 1 books that I'm really excited to read, and then I'll go back and do more reviews. I think mixing the task is a great idea.Carlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 14:36 I have been reading recently meanly for review and now I'm having a break and doing it for pleasure. My plan is to alternate both, don't want to feel that I have to read, I want to keep feeling that I do it because I like to (if it makes any sense).
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I started reading Squeeze as it was a book of the day a while back. I'm over half way through and even though I'm finding it a bit blah I'm committed to finishing it. Then I want to read Unraveling which is the first of the Sean Nolan series as the whole series sounds interesting. What's the next one on your list?Carlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:05Yes, I think is important to keep the balance. Which one are you going to read now? Just asking. I have just finished The Magician's Secret, I had read so much about it in the forums (more being BOTM) that I bought it for pleasure.Stephen Christopher 1 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 21:47I agree with you 100%. I've reviewed 5 books in a row, now I want to take a time out to read 1 books that I'm really excited to read, and then I'll go back and do more reviews. I think mixing the task is a great idea.Carlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 14:36 I have been reading recently meanly for review and now I'm having a break and doing it for pleasure. My plan is to alternate both, don't want to feel that I have to read, I want to keep feeling that I do it because I like to (if it makes any sense).
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I just saw your review of Terms of Service, lol I forgot that's also on my list to read and review. I'm just waiting to spend $50 at Amazon to be eligibleCarlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:22 I think I'm going to get the opportunity of reviewing The Prophecy of the Heron. I really enjoyed Terms of Service and I fancy keep going in the story. And it was book of the day as well. I will put Unraveling in my list!

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I saw it, thanks for your comment. Just after posting here, I have downloaded The Prophecy of the Heron and I will start it today. Literally, so many books to read. I have a list of probably 7 books waiting to be read but this one has skipped the queue directly to the first position!Stephen Christopher 1 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:31I just saw your review of Terms of Service, lol I forgot that's also on my list to read and review. I'm just waiting to spend $50 at Amazon to be eligibleCarlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:22 I think I'm going to get the opportunity of reviewing The Prophecy of the Heron. I really enjoyed Terms of Service and I fancy keep going in the story. And it was book of the day as well. I will put Unraveling in my list!. Then I'll get to The Prophecy of the Heron. Wow, too many books to read and not enough time.
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I hope you enjoy it, I'm looking forward to reading your review.Carlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:35I saw it, thanks for your comment. Just after posting here, I have downloaded The Prophecy of the Heron and I will start it today. Literally, so many books to read. I have a list of probably 7 books waiting to be read but this one has skipped the queue directly to the first position!Stephen Christopher 1 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:31I just saw your review of Terms of Service, lol I forgot that's also on my list to read and review. I'm just waiting to spend $50 at Amazon to be eligibleCarlos Mata Saenz wrote: ↑06 Apr 2023, 23:22 I think I'm going to get the opportunity of reviewing The Prophecy of the Heron. I really enjoyed Terms of Service and I fancy keep going in the story. And it was book of the day as well. I will put Unraveling in my list!. Then I'll get to The Prophecy of the Heron. Wow, too many books to read and not enough time.
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Hi Myrah, I used to love reading so much, but 'life' got in the way and I stopped, this website and the community here has reinvigorated my love for reading and like you I agree that reviewing is an added advantage.
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Hi Hee, I absolutely agree with you. To get paid for something you love to do and at the same time introduce books to others who may not have known about them is an awesome oopportunity.
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Hi BravoJedi, I may just have to read both your books and review them for youBravoJedi wrote: ↑19 Apr 2023, 21:45 I always read for pleasure or for research when I write my own books (and need information to get something historically correct). As for reviewing, I do not think I am wired for that or have the necessary skills to do it well, so I am happy to leave that to more capable people than myself.
