How do you pick what blogs or books to read? What’s the one thing that will get you to pick up a book or click on a link every single time.
With books, it is usually the storyline which will grab my interest at first, but if after the first three chapters I am still struggling to get into the story I will probably put it down and not read anything else that the writer has written, but when the story has grabbed me, then I will end up reading quite a few writings of that writer. I have my favourites but lately my taste in reading seems to have changed quite a bit.
As far as blogs go, there will also always be something that initially will catch my attention, but reading blogs is a little different I think. Often with people’s blogs I start feeling as though the blogger is a friend or like-minded and I grow to like the blogger and will read, as though I’m listening, the same way I would listen to what a friend has to say or show at anytime.
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I agree on your views pertaining to blogs.
Glad you do, Newsy. You are one of my blog friends I will always read 🙂
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Well, the title of your post immediately sparked my interest. 🙂
Anything to do with reading/writing books I will chase after.
Oddly enough I have often given a writer more than one ‘chance’; with their work.
Even some of my fav. authors have written stuff I am not too fond of; a reason I bear in mind that others will no doubt feel towards my own writing and not to take anything personal.
What I read/find interesting on blogs is often reflected in the topics I write about, thus, you are correct, there is a sort of kindred spirit between bloggers.
There is, I agree with you Arky. Glad the title drew your attention 🙂
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Ooooo lovely leathers. such a nice photo 🙂
so true…as I have found as well, reading a blog is like reading someones mind, really.
Thanks so much. I enjoyed getting this picture together 🙂
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Good questions! The blog thing is really tricky.
It is at times 🙂
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I can’t believe how much you and I think alike. I do the same thing with books and blogs. Once I get hooked on an author, I usually try to read all they have out, especially if it’s fiction. With non-fiction, it is the topic that attracts me or if they have a good first paragraph that hooks me. I read that at the library most of the time first before I check a book out.
I have to limit myself on blog reading, because of time and having to share a computer with three other people! 🙂 I like reading your blog, because I like you! And I love your photography. Keep up the great work!
We are similar in that way then, Whitefeather. Thank you for your kind words. I like your blog and you very much too!
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Thanks so much! I appreciate that! I have a question. How do you get to the Daily Prompts subject to write about it?
You will see that on this post I have hyperlinked the words “Books to read,” just click on that and it will take you to the WordPress Daily prompt page. I have subscribed so I get the new prompt everyday 🙂 Hope that helps 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate that.
The images are what speak to me first.
Yes, I must say that i am also very often drawn to the images too 🙂
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I smell the blog for Scotch and if it is present I normally read it. 😉
Very good technique that 🙂
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lol 😉
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I’m very similar in how I approach reading … both books and blogs.. Diane
glad we agree then, Diane 🙂
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I feel the same way! 🙂 Oh what a rich community of bloggers we have! Thanks for being a part of it.
Thank you too and I’m glad you agree 🙂
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You actually make it through 3 chapters? I’m good through half the first chapter. After that, it’s bye-bye. One thing I like to do in a bookstore is randomly read pages and see if the dialogue captures my attention. Good dialogue is what brings a character alive, and makes them believable.
I do push through to three chapters most of the time. I agree about the book store, I do the same. Thanks Joseph 🙂
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I’m with you re: blogs. Then every once in a while, I see their kitty or doggie and I fall in love. 😉
You’re right, Paulette, they do shine 🙂
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I pick a book because of the writer, sometimes because is biographic, depends. About blogs…hmmm, my eyes can handdle many words on a screen computer…so I usually go easy for pictures or short travel stories.
I understand about the books. I agree about the blogs, if the lettering is too small and too much wording I tend to lose concentration. I also like the shorter stories 🙂
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I feel the same way about blogs that I read, Hopestar. I just wish I could get to all of them. 🙂 As for books, I tend to latch onto an author, and devour everything they’ve written, before looking for another one.
I seem to do a similar things with books, ad. I know what you mean about getting to all the blogs 🙂
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I am very similar – for me the interest lies in the subject – i love reading the liner notes. Many times I can tell if it is a read I may want to pursue. Blogs are very similar – th ebig thing for me is they ‘speak’ to me. I feel as if the blog was written to me – there is a personal level to it that grabs me.
I agree with what you’ve said. I also like blogs that “speak” to me too 🙂
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I agree, if a book is mediocre then it is easily put down and forgotten about but with blogs there is a wealth of amazing stories, photograph’s, art, poetry and so many other interesting things to see and so the magnetism pulls one in every time 🙂 Have a beautiful evening Michelle and have fun too 🙂 I always do…
Andro xxxx
You are so right, Andro…there is always something really interesting on blogs.
Hope you enjoyed your evening 🙂
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Yes it was a nice evening Michelle
and I hope that yours was exciting 🙂
Andro xxxx
not exciting, but it was good 🙂
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Hey good is okay too 😉 🙂
Andro xxxx
I think as long as there’s that initial spark when you read your first post from someone’s blog, you will grow to like them and connect with then in a way as well
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Yes I agree with you on that one too 🙂
Thanks my friend.
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Fantastic picture, Hope 🙂 Pawkiss 🙂
Thanks angel, I enjoyed setting it up 🙂
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Books and Blogs… what attracts me is always a personal connection.. with an Author in either I must find an interest that keeps me reading… most of the books I read (+/- 3 a month) must grab me from the start page, which funnily enough do, as this is what I read in the store… Blogs I follow (far to many) are exactly the same, except the interaction is what I crave.. I love to comment and receive a reply and a lot on which I comment often don’t reciprocate which I find shows that they are actually not interested in what I have to say… and these blogs will slowly disappear from my reading list… so one tends to build a friendship in one’s circle, which is actually quite strange as you might have nothing in common except the blog… but I do love it…
Oh I agree with you 100% Bulldog. Thanks for being my bloggy friend 🙂
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That is such a great shot for this post Michelle! Love it! Great post and share hon and it’s the same with me. Have a great day. 😀 *big hugs*
Thanks so much, Sonel. Glad you like the shot 🙂
*big hugs and a lovely day too*
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[ Smiles ] Sounds fair, Michelle.
Thank you, Renard 🙂
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A great ‘excerpt’, and has to have photos.
Agreed 🙂
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