tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post7497342138197725099..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Updates on . . . thingsBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-21860664374621886812009-11-21T12:38:15.717-06:002009-11-21T12:38:15.717-06:00Les,
Hmm, his outfit does resemble mine a bit, do...Les,<br /><br />Hmm, his outfit does resemble mine a bit, doesn't it? Must be my little twinsie.<br /><br />I made the mistake of sharing a Coke with Kiddo. Usually, I don't acquire his germs, probably because I wash my hands frequently, but we only had one cold soda, that day, and we both had a craving. Bad move, sharing. He got over his cold in nothing flat and I'm still miserable. <br /><br />I'm getting better at turning down books! It's hard, especially when you want to read absolutely everything, but the time has come. I've had that happen - a paperback came out before I got around to reviewing the hardback. <i>blush</i><br /><br />Oh, err, that sounds awful but I'd probably like it. I'm not a fan of pork chops. David blames it on my mother. Her pork chops were always curled up, dry and tough as leather. I'm going to try to type up that review, today, but I'm also working very hard at non-computer goofing and having a grand old time.<br /><br />Funny, I already had a nap and it's just 12:30. LOL Seriously, I woke up early, read with a cat on my lap for about 2 hours and then fell back asleep. The cat was pleased. :)<br /><br />Care,<br /><br />I had fun chatting with you, too! I've got a second thought about cheerleading. You should write a positive thinking book. I'll help you. I humbly volunteer.<br /><br />I think part of the reason I've had trouble saying "no thanks" is that I love authors and enjoy helping them out. Of course, sometimes that backfires. I don't like admitting I disliked a book, especially if I know the author is self-published or likely not to get much exposure, but I'm honest and feel obligated to tell the truth. <br /><br />Anyway, I'm improving. For me, the offers started out slowly and then kind of exploded. I have a few favorite publicists and a publisher I adore (and three authors I would never turn down). As long as I keep reviewing on a blog, I'll at least review a book, now and then, for them.<br /><br />I reached my goal while we were chatting, last night. Today . . . haven't started, yet. Laaaazy.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-81475300535934808782009-11-21T10:39:31.446-06:002009-11-21T10:39:31.446-06:00Thanks for twittering with me last night! You ar...Thanks for twittering with me last night! You are awesomeness. <br />I've always had the nyeh-goaway policy but I'm starting to get more and more emails asking me to review books. I usually just reply: no-thanks. <br />feel better soon and scale that wall! oh wait - it was conquer that wall, I think... !! :oCarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-37279969421092459822009-11-21T09:10:37.859-06:002009-11-21T09:10:37.859-06:00I love that b&w photo of the kid with the lase...I love that b&w photo of the kid with the laser gun. It reminds me of your profile avatar!<br /><br />So sorry to hear that you're still feeling crummy. With all the sick employees at work this past week, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if I got knocked down with the nasty bug that's making its way around town. Everyone sounds awful. My hands are so dry from all the handwashing!<br /><br />I'm with you on the ARC rebellion. I no longer accept offers, but when one comes across my path at work, it's hard to pass it up. It's getting pretty pathetic when my stack(s) of ARCs include unread books that are now out in paperback!<br /><br />No rush on the pork chop recipe. I fixed some the other night and my hubby was in pig heaven! Just took some chops (center cut, bone-in) and dipped them in a beaten egg, followed by an Italian breadcrumb Parmesan cheese mixture. Fried them in a little olive oil. Drained them on paper towels. I have to say they were DELICIOUS! Probably not terribly healthy, but I served them with a big salad instead of a side dish of homemade mac & cheese.<br /><br />Hope you can get a nap in sometime today. I plan to catch up on all my favorite blogs, post a review and book tour (Rod's) post, start thinking about Christmas gifts, and maybe go for a bike ride. It's supposed to hit 55 today. Whoohoo!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70090942071387104342009-11-20T19:20:22.903-06:002009-11-20T19:20:22.903-06:00Carrie,
Hopefully, the holiday will give us a lit...Carrie,<br /><br />Hopefully, the holiday will give us a little bit of a break in the GR end of life. Fingers crossed.<br /><br />I'm actually kind of tired of reading new releases - funny you should say that! I find that I keep looking longingly at the classics shelf. I meant to read more classics, this year, and then I actually ended up reading none. Wow, can't get much farther from your resolutions than that!<br /><br />The YA Dystopian was actually one that I joined partly because you could get away with reading a single book. But, it's a good fit for me. I love YA. I love Dystopian. I've got two more that I think I'll probably get to before the end of the year.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-63397134685136033882009-11-20T16:50:29.622-06:002009-11-20T16:50:29.622-06:00I openend my GR after an absence of five days and ...I openend my GR after an absence of five days and it was INSANE. <br /><br />I've pretty much skipped all ARC reviews lately (unless it's by an author I love or a topic I'm into -aka historical stuff) partly because it's maddening to read all new books and party because the reviews come out before the books are available. Grrrr. <br /><br />Lots of YA dystopian stuff! I guess that was the challenge though....duh.Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71106270299839355362009-11-19T21:19:22.653-06:002009-11-19T21:19:22.653-06:00Trish,
I'll take that first sentence as a com...Trish,<br /><br />I'll take that first sentence as a compliment. Sounds like a lot of us are falling into "Nyeh, go away" mode. I, too, fear my Google Reader. <br /><br />As to ARCs . . . the problem is that I want to read <i>everything</i>. Ever notice the variety that I read? I never thought that would be troublesome. That combined with the fact that my library sucks have turned me into a yes-Nan. I'm working on it. What I really need to do is just declare a moratorium, no matter how awesome the books on offer sound. I say that and mentally I'm ticking off exceptions. *sigh*<br /><br />I can answer the question about old Nyquil. I found some outdated Nyquil from the days when it worked and guess what? It does absolutely nothing. I guess old Nyquil loses its effectiveness. *another great, heaving sigh* So, I'm off to dig for some old doctor-prescribed cough medicine. Desperate times . . .Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60732051492379686202009-11-19T21:06:20.134-06:002009-11-19T21:06:20.134-06:00Gah--reading this post reminds me of how much I lo...Gah--reading this post reminds me of how much I love bloggers and this blogging world. "nyeh--go away" has become my new motto of late (this could be the first comment I've left in 3 weeks and I come via twitter--don't dare open that GReader). Anyway, blah blah blah--I basically fend off offers by explaining that I'm overbooked but thank you. It seems to work and isn't a lie--especially if you're taking stuff for January already!! When I do accept ARCs or review copies I make sure it's a book I REALLY want to read. Otherwise, who has time for stuff you might want to read but maybe not? <br /><br />That pork chop recipe sounds really good, by the way. And I hope you feel better!!! If you find any of that old Nyquil pass it my way. Actually, I bet I have some in the cupboard. Wonder affect what expired and old Nyquil will have? :PTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.com