Comments on: Sunday Salon About Finding Books

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:27:22 +0000

I definitely think First To Read is the newest and least well known of the sites where you can request eARCs. I hope you find some books you like

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:26:27 +0000

Haha, yep, I’ve gotten pretty bad about using these sites too! The other day I was telling my boyfriend that I really shouldn’t request any more books while simultaneously requesting a ton of books on netgalley. Sometimes I just can’t help it!

By: Julie S.

Julie S. — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 03:27:28 +0000

Great list. I haven’t heard of First To Read before so I’ll need to check that out.

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:07:38 +0000

Haha, so true! I doubt finding new books is actually a problem most book bloggers have. I know I always have more books I want to read than I can possibly get through!

By: ebookclassics

ebookclassics — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:12:26 +0000

Unfortunately, I seem to “donate” my fair share of money to the library too. Great to learn about some new-to-me resources for books. Although it’s probably going to take me a few years to get through my TBR list.

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 02:27:14 +0000

It can feel very arbitrary I haven’t really taken advantage of Gutenberg because I prefer physical books to audiobooks and can get most of the books I want at the library, but I should remember it if I come across an older book that’s hard to find. Do you find that you mostly get classics through that site or lesser known books as well?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:24:02 +0000

“Your acceptance to review a book is largely based on arcane magical rituals like reading tea leaves” – it does seem that way sometimes! I’ve used the Australian version of Gutenberg a couple of times, they have less books in general but there are some there that are difficult to find otherwise.

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 03:39:15 +0000

Me either! Sometimes I get accepted for one book and rejected for another similar book from the same publisher. It’s all very strange

By: Aylee (@AyleeArgh)

Aylee (@AyleeArgh) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 02:48:42 +0000

“Your acceptance to review a book is largely based on arcane magical rituals like reading tea leaves” LOL. Yeah… I don’t really know what makes a publisher accept me for one book and reject me the next. Does seem pretty random! Great talk!

By: DoingDewey

DoingDewey — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:05:17 +0000

Thanks Rebecca! It’s always nice to hear that a post was helpful