Comments on: News and Musings

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:56:57 +0000

I, too, use Goodreads to track my own reading and to write reviews so that I can remember how I felt about the book. So far I’ve steered clear of the mess and intend to keep on doing just what I do. I enjoy reviewing and reading my Goodreads friends’ reviews. Even though I get ideas from my friends’ reviews, I get more new book ideas from other review sites (such as AAR) and from my real-life romance book club friends.

I’ve pretty much stopped entering any free-book contests from Indy writers. I generally will only enter contests when I know the site well or have already read the author. I can afford to buy my books, and I refuse to be obligated, subtly or overtly, to review a book positively. I review almost every book I read, my own habit, but I don’t want to feel like my review has to be a positive one.

By: Isabel Richards

Isabel Richards — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:38:38 +0000

The Jezebel piece was hilarious. I haven’t laughed that hard in ages. There’s a fine line between comedy and erotica!

By: Eliza

Eliza — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:52:41 +0000

Thank you, Lynn. I enjoy book news and really appreciate the variety of areas you pointed out for further reading and thought. Ta!

By: AAR Lynn

AAR Lynn — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:12:24 +0000

Kira – I’m at http://www.goodreads.com/LynnAAR I just added a link into the blog piece.

By: Kira

Kira — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:10:19 +0000

Just curious: Where are you on Goodreads? I didn’t know any of the AAR crew was up there ex Lea with audiobooks.

By: AAR Lynn

AAR Lynn — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:39:08 +0000

That’s mostly what I use Goodreads for, too. It helps me keep track of what I’ve read, books I’ve liked, etc…, and I’ve found some interesting-sounding books on there.

With regard to Penguin, I’m not surprised to hear publishers lose money on some of those big advances, but I’m also not shocked that someone would decide enough is enough, and start taking on possible breaches of contract. I haven’t read the actual court papers, but I’d be curious to see what’s in there.

By: Keishon

Keishon — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:22:09 +0000

For the piece about Penguin suing authors – some say that is unprecedented and also it’s the cost of doing business. I’ve been told the latter in a lot in my career, didn’t stop me from doing eye rolling. Publishers lose money on some of those huge advances so it shouldn’t be any surprise if they pay advances on projects never finished? I’m not an insider, just a reader speculating.

I rarely use Goodreads but reopened an account there. I mostly stay in my little area with reading friends recs and adding books to my shelves. That is the extent of my use there.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:30:25 +0000

You know lately Goodreads seems like a breeding ground for controversy. What is up with that? I honestly go there, save books I want to read on my shelves and read my friends recommendations. Every once in a while I register for a give-away book but since I haven’t won, I not really motivated to continue.

I have no problem with potential authors being sued for not delivery the goods? Why should they be paid for it?

By: Lynnd

Lynnd — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:58:10 +0000

Thank you for the link to the Jezebel piece, I think. I should have heeded your NSFW warning – I am now laughing so hard that I’m crying and my colleagues are looking at me like I’ve lost my mind. Happy Friday!