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Sunday 10 May 2015

Book Reviews - April

Let me first start by saying that I have started replying to your comments on the actual blog post, rather than replying via email (or more usually not at all, sorry!)  I've never been sure of the best way to respond, and some commenters are no-reply bloggers, so I can't email them back.  I've always wondered whether anyone would remember to pop back to the post to see my response, but I thought I'd give it a go.  If you have any thoughts on this and the best way to respond, I'd love to hear them!

 So, if you've commented on the last few posts, you will find a response there.  (Try not to get too excited now!)

 Secondly, I am getting later and later with my monthly book reviews.  I have to admit I'm not really enjoying writing them, and I'm not sure that anyone is enjoying reading them?!  I'll keep going for a bit longer, though.

 Only one book read in April... I don't know what I did with my time, as I have achieved very little lately!  (Hence the lack of blog posts recently.)

The Affair: (Jack Reacher 16)
- Lee Child

 The Jack Reacher reading continued.  This was a good one.  It actually went back in time to the period just before Reacher left the army, and explained the situation leading up to that point.  In all the years and adventures covered in the books (which start about six months after he left) the situations surrounding his departure were never quite clear.  Now they are!  It was a good story, and had the usual escapism you get with a Jack Reacher book.  I won't give anything away, but I enjoyed it and recommend it.

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6 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home10 May 2015 at 19:16

    Glad you enjoyed your book! I tend not to reply to comments because a lot are no reply but I do sporadically reply to other comments. I will go back and read your replies now! xx

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    1. Maria - A Playful Stitch14 May 2015 at 20:54

      I know, it's a tricky thing, especially with all the no-replyers. I'll see how this method goes for me! x

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  2. Anna11 May 2015 at 09:18

    The blog should not be homework, if you don't enjoy writing about something don't write it! But it is nice to get book tips I think. Replying in the blog is good - sometimes it is questions lots of people wants to have an answer to. xx

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    1. Maria - A Playful Stitch14 May 2015 at 20:55

      I agree, it shouldn't be a chore - it should be fun! Although the book I'm reading now is really good, so I might feel excited to share it! And I think replying here is going well so far. Just got to keep it up!
      xx

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  3. Janet11 May 2015 at 10:21

    I agree with Anna and Amy. It is difficult to balance time constraints and doing justice to our own and other people's blogs. I have reduced the number of blogs I follow so that I can give them due attention and not feel overwhelmed. It's lovely to receive a personal email from a fellow blogger but I'm happy to receive a kind comment on my blog every now and then. I enjoy hearing from my virtual circle of friends.

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    1. Maria - A Playful Stitch14 May 2015 at 20:56

      I agree Janet - sometimes it's all just too much to fit in with the demands on our time. It should be fun and not a chore! Thanks very much for your comments, they are always enjoyed and appreciated.

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