Comments on: Decisions, decisions… http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/ Wending my way through the world of words Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:38:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: foggidawn http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-99 foggidawn Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:05:23 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-99 As Bib and Kerian mentioned, if I've been sent a galley to review, that gets bumped upwards, if not to the very top of my TBR list. Library books coming due are another factor, though I tend to keep renewing the ones that look vaguely interesting but I'm not in the mood for right away. Mostly I go by mood, as far as picking what to read next. Of course, dozens of factors contribute to the TBR pile in the first place -- everything from "it looks interesting" to "someone on LT recommended it" to "it's next in a series I'm reading/by an author I love" to "it won an award and/or is tremendously popular." It's hard to say what I'll read next, but here are three likely picks: - <i>Fire: Tales of Elemental Spirits</i> by Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson (galley for review) - <i>Chasing Vermeer</i> by Blue Balliett (planning to use it in Summer Reading programming) - <i>The Forest of Hands and Teeth</i> by Carrie Ryan (due back at the library soon) As Bib and Kerian mentioned, if I’ve been sent a galley to review, that gets bumped upwards, if not to the very top of my TBR list. Library books coming due are another factor, though I tend to keep renewing the ones that look vaguely interesting but I’m not in the mood for right away. Mostly I go by mood, as far as picking what to read next. Of course, dozens of factors contribute to the TBR pile in the first place — everything from “it looks interesting” to “someone on LT recommended it” to “it’s next in a series I’m reading/by an author I love” to “it won an award and/or is tremendously popular.” It’s hard to say what I’ll read next, but here are three likely picks:
- Fire: Tales of Elemental Spirits by Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson (galley for review)
- Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett (planning to use it in Summer Reading programming)
- The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (due back at the library soon)

]]> By: Shanra http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Shanra Thu, 21 May 2009 18:41:11 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-45 Oh, I don't assign them numbers. As such. If I use random.org, I check how many pages of unread books I have on LT, have it pick one from that number, then pick one from the 20 books on that page. And that's my read. ^-^ I don't do it very often, though. I have so many books I can usually find <i>something</i> that appeals to me. Oh, I don’t assign them numbers. As such. If I use random.org, I check how many pages of unread books I have on LT, have it pick one from that number, then pick one from the 20 books on that page. And that’s my read. ^-^ I don’t do it very often, though. I have so many books I can usually find something that appeals to me.

]]> By: Kirsten http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Kirsten Thu, 21 May 2009 15:56:34 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-40 Shanra, assigning books numbers is like putting wasabi on ice cream - sacrilegious! :-P Unless there's some way to create a random.org widget where you replace the numbers with actual book titles; THAT would really be something. Hmm... Shanra, assigning books numbers is like putting wasabi on ice cream – sacrilegious! :-P Unless there’s some way to create a random.org widget where you replace the numbers with actual book titles; THAT would really be something. Hmm…

]]> By: Shanra http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Shanra Thu, 21 May 2009 10:09:19 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-34 Hmmm... I think my reading is influenced by a combination of all of the things you mention, depending on what's on my TBR pile. It's been a while since I've reread anything, though. I have far too many unread books for rereading on a regular basis! What bumps a book up on my TBR list is it belonging to someone else or if it's a group read or something. (Excepting classes, I've never done a group read, but I'd like to sometime. ^-^) Oh, and if a friend of mine happens to be in it. ^-~ Granted, it's only happened once, but it's a fairly sure way to get me to read things fast. Beyond that... Usually I'll pick books by mood, although I have used Random.org to pick books for me in the past. It can yield some interesting results and see me reading a book I might otherwise have left for ages. And challenges, of course. I'm participating in a few reading challenges, so I have to choose books to fit the criteria. Quite a bit of fun and another way to pick up books on my TBR that might otherwise languish. ^-^ The books currently on my immeditae TBR list are: - <i>When Dreams Came True</i> by Jack Zipes. Non-fiction on the tradition of fairytales. Very fascinating thing, but I have to make myself pick up non-fiction once I put it down, so that's why it's there. - <i>Daylight</i> by Elizabeth Knox. I've been wanting to read this a while now and it arrived yesterday. First, the Zipes book, though. *twitch* - <i>The Swan Maiden</i> by Jules Watson. This got knocked down from first place by Zipes and then Knox, poor thing. - <i>Silver Phoenix</i> by Cindy Pon. The premise sounds fascinating. I've been waiting for this to get published/arrive too, but... I could go on like this a while, but I'm already past the three you asked for. ^-~ I think Watson's novel may be straight historical fiction rather than fantasy, but I'm not sure. It retells the story of Deirdre, so it could be either.) Hmmm… I think my reading is influenced by a combination of all of the things you mention, depending on what’s on my TBR pile. It’s been a while since I’ve reread anything, though. I have far too many unread books for rereading on a regular basis!

What bumps a book up on my TBR list is it belonging to someone else or if it’s a group read or something. (Excepting classes, I’ve never done a group read, but I’d like to sometime. ^-^) Oh, and if a friend of mine happens to be in it. ^-~ Granted, it’s only happened once, but it’s a fairly sure way to get me to read things fast.

Beyond that… Usually I’ll pick books by mood, although I have used Random.org to pick books for me in the past. It can yield some interesting results and see me reading a book I might otherwise have left for ages.

And challenges, of course. I’m participating in a few reading challenges, so I have to choose books to fit the criteria. Quite a bit of fun and another way to pick up books on my TBR that might otherwise languish. ^-^

The books currently on my immeditae TBR list are:
- When Dreams Came True by Jack Zipes. Non-fiction on the tradition of fairytales. Very fascinating thing, but I have to make myself pick up non-fiction once I put it down, so that’s why it’s there.
- Daylight by Elizabeth Knox. I’ve been wanting to read this a while now and it arrived yesterday. First, the Zipes book, though. *twitch*
- The Swan Maiden by Jules Watson. This got knocked down from first place by Zipes and then Knox, poor thing.
- Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon. The premise sounds fascinating. I’ve been waiting for this to get published/arrive too, but…

I could go on like this a while, but I’m already past the three you asked for. ^-~ I think Watson’s novel may be straight historical fiction rather than fantasy, but I’m not sure. It retells the story of Deirdre, so it could be either.)

]]> By: biblioholic29 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-32 biblioholic29 Thu, 21 May 2009 01:53:04 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-32 I think it's because the release dates have been in July, so that's when I got to reading. Now it just feels wrong not to be reading Harry Potter in July! I try to intersperse rereads throughout the year as they're needed. So far this year I've only done two rereads, which means 30 new reads so far! (plus the 3 I'm currently working on!) I think it’s because the release dates have been in July, so that’s when I got to reading. Now it just feels wrong not to be reading Harry Potter in July!

I try to intersperse rereads throughout the year as they’re needed. So far this year I’ve only done two rereads, which means 30 new reads so far! (plus the 3 I’m currently working on!)

]]> By: Kerian http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Kerian Thu, 21 May 2009 01:20:55 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-31 I had this window open for a while from distractions and missed your post to bib. I just wanted to add that like you, I crave Harry Potter and other rereads during the winter. It's when I need comfort reads most. I had this window open for a while from distractions and missed your post to bib. I just wanted to add that like you, I crave Harry Potter and other rereads during the winter. It’s when I need comfort reads most.

]]> By: Kerian http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Kerian Thu, 21 May 2009 01:17:12 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-30 Sometimes I plan ahead, more commonly when I have an ARC or am reading a series, and other times I debate for a full day for that same mood-based reason. What other people read has a strong pull on what book I choose. If someone starts to read something in my TBR pile I want to read it alongside them. One of my sisters has a physical TBR pile on one shelf that's about to collapse. I don't say anything about it but think it's strange. Each person to their own order, however! I shelf my books by genre, mixing the TBRs with books which I've read. I'm not planning ahead much for books right now. I'm digging into <i>Club Dead</i> on Friday, the soonest I can manage to get my hands on a copy, but after that, who knows. I want to go through the series while shoving other TBRs in between each of the books. Sometimes I plan ahead, more commonly when I have an ARC or am reading a series, and other times I debate for a full day for that same mood-based reason. What other people read has a strong pull on what book I choose. If someone starts to read something in my TBR pile I want to read it alongside them.

One of my sisters has a physical TBR pile on one shelf that’s about to collapse. I don’t say anything about it but think it’s strange. Each person to their own order, however! I shelf my books by genre, mixing the TBRs with books which I’ve read.

I’m not planning ahead much for books right now. I’m digging into Club Dead on Friday, the soonest I can manage to get my hands on a copy, but after that, who knows. I want to go through the series while shoving other TBRs in between each of the books.

]]> By: Kirsten http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Kirsten Wed, 20 May 2009 23:36:06 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-29 That's funny, bib - I like my Harry Potter series read in the winter (or during the rainy season, now); I think it's a comfort read/cozy time thing. I cringe to think of my neglected advanced readers; I really must do something about them, and soon! That’s funny, bib – I like my Harry Potter series read in the winter (or during the rainy season, now); I think it’s a comfort read/cozy time thing.

I cringe to think of my neglected advanced readers; I really must do something about them, and soon!

]]> By: biblioholic29 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/05/20/decisions-decisions/comment-page-1/#comment-25 biblioholic29 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:01:53 +0000 http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/?p=20#comment-25 Excellent topic! For me, a wide variety of factors go towards deciding my next books. One is whether its an advanced copy, if so, I want to get it read and reviewed ASAP. I'll also go by whether there are any book discussions going on at Library Thing that interest me. However, the largest part is mood/season. I find that in spring I crave Historical fiction, in summer chick lit (and a Harry Potter reread), in fall nonfiction and in winter heavy fiction and literature. Currently I'm reading Outlander, the first in a series of historical fiction and it seems likely that my next three reads will be Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and The Drums of Autumn. :) Excellent topic! For me, a wide variety of factors go towards deciding my next books. One is whether its an advanced copy, if so, I want to get it read and reviewed ASAP. I’ll also go by whether there are any book discussions going on at Library Thing that interest me. However, the largest part is mood/season. I find that in spring I crave Historical fiction, in summer chick lit (and a Harry Potter reread), in fall nonfiction and in winter heavy fiction and literature. Currently I’m reading Outlander, the first in a series of historical fiction and it seems likely that my next three reads will be Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and The Drums of Autumn. :)

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