tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post6434502142577858166..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: I don't want to read that bookSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-8526747667638175222011-01-30T16:19:21.816-05:002011-01-30T16:19:21.816-05:00Haha, no, I guess it wouldn't work then :PHaha, no, I guess it wouldn't work then :PSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4541056120362417322011-01-28T10:49:46.548-05:002011-01-28T10:49:46.548-05:00Wonderful response! I, sadly, can't have that ...Wonderful response! I, sadly, can't have that excuse. Used it once and lets just say, it doen't work so well if you're a student whose supposed to be doing homework(Orhedeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254319043517201655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28245273668138391102011-01-02T11:13:11.330-05:002011-01-02T11:13:11.330-05:00Oh wow, that classroom sounds amazing! I would hav...Oh wow, that classroom sounds amazing! I would have a terribly hard time telling her no. I think it's one of those things, though, where the first time is the hardest and then once you do it it gets a lot easier. Good luck!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14096400115304184952011-01-02T02:48:58.279-05:002011-01-02T02:48:58.279-05:00Actually I know exactly how you feel when it comes...Actually I know exactly how you feel when it comes to being recommended books. My old English teacher has an extensive classroom library that has a couple of LARGE, FLOOR-TO-CEILING bookshelves, and some smaller ones. All for one classroom!<br /><br />I often visit her and still checkout books, but many times, as she knows that I am an avid reader and that I have my own blog suggests different books to me. The thing is... I have trouble turning her down because she was my teacher, and I don't want to disappoint her as I often check out books from her.<br /><br />So, really I'm worse than you, as I tend to say, "Oh, okay! Great, I'll definitely read it," and then check it out! But then, I either never read it, or try to and the book is just not for me.<br /><br />I completely agree with you, because it is hard to turn people down when they get soooo excited over the book they are recommending.<br /><br />That should be one of my 2011 New year's Resolutions-Try to turn people down when they offer me a book that I know I won't read or am not interested in :)T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-48209586444224090422010-12-21T23:46:54.963-05:002010-12-21T23:46:54.963-05:00Haha, well, it's a very tiny downside! And it&...Haha, well, it's a very tiny downside! And it's totally obscured by all the upsides. <br /><br />Thank you! I like your idea of asking them to tell you more about the book. At least that way we could share and discuss. I know I'd love for someone to listen to me gush about my latest "OMG I LOVE THIS" book :) Thank you for the idea!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-72728101041226867152010-12-21T23:09:37.661-05:002010-12-21T23:09:37.661-05:00You work at a library! So cool. I didn't think...You work at a library! So cool. I didn't think there could be a downside to it. LOL! <br /><br />Great post! I think that no matter what genre, it is always fun to hear about books. I work with students, so I'm always asking what they are reading. If it is book I don't think I'd be that interested in, I asked them to tell me more about it, at least that way I feel like I've read it. LOL<br /><br />I'm a complete whip too, so good for you for saying what you do. :DMissie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-76695059419579142712010-12-21T10:31:38.074-05:002010-12-21T10:31:38.074-05:00LOL! You got the quote exactly right!LOL! You got the quote exactly right!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89243368322225154392010-12-21T00:43:17.297-05:002010-12-21T00:43:17.297-05:00lol, it would have to be the very first line, &quo...lol, it would have to be the very first line, "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four Privet Drive were proud to say that they were perfectly normal thank you very much." Hmm, well that's just off the top of my head, that might not be word for word what the first line actually is.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-50246150487481801032010-12-20T21:32:26.694-05:002010-12-20T21:32:26.694-05:00A Canadian Girl, Thanks! A lot of people are impre...A Canadian Girl, Thanks! A lot of people are impressed, so it’s an added bonus. I do have a great job :) It’s so tiny, just me and then two other women who alternate days and we know all our patrons. It’s very nice. <br /><br />Logan, Yes, most responses have so many loopholes and a recommender will always find them!<br /><br />Book Geek, first off, I totally use the word totally all the freaking time! So don’t worry. When not writing formal papers, my vocabulary shamefully degrades to high school speech, 1990s slang included! I love your answer about still liking them as a person. So cute! <br /><br />GreenBeanTeenQueen, it’s good that you’re honest with the kids. I would feel more comfortable declining a recommendation from one of my teens. Yay for Star Trek nerds!! <br /><br />Aylee, oh gosh really?! I <i>never</i> would have guessed! Haha, at what point in reading did you realize you were going to have to eat your words? <br /><br />AnimeGirl, I think a lot of people understand the “life getting in the way” excuse. Unfortunately, I can’t use that one because all my library patrons see me with a book glued to my face every day!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-78845644956145645152010-12-20T20:52:42.003-05:002010-12-20T20:52:42.003-05:00Well... my friends sometimes try to push Paranorma...Well... my friends sometimes try to push Paranormals to me. But I don't really like Paranormals so I often just say "Uh huh, I'll get to it later," and when it doesn't work I just say I'm busy with school and life and slowing down on reading, surprisingly, a lot of people believe me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-64705254211897170142010-12-20T20:11:07.095-05:002010-12-20T20:11:07.095-05:00You know, I was actually one of the last of my fri...You know, I was actually one of the last of my friends to read Harry Potter. Believe it or not, I actually thought it sounded silly and lame at first. And yet somehow I ended up becoming the most obsessed out of all of my friends.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-57658577812692344702010-12-20T19:48:39.417-05:002010-12-20T19:48:39.417-05:00I get those-not so much from adult patrons and my ...I get those-not so much from adult patrons and my co-workers know I rarely read adult titles. My teens will recommend things and I'll be honest and say hmm, that's not really my usual thing, but maybe I'll give it a try. And I'm also honest with them and I tell them if I tried to read it and didn't like it. Or I do what you said and say I already have a huge pile of books to read and can't add anything new. <br /><br />And I'm a total Star Trek nerd and I dress up!:)GreenBeanTeenQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-48649740551902889252010-12-20T12:48:38.389-05:002010-12-20T12:48:38.389-05:00Just realized I said "totally" twice in ...Just realized I said "totally" twice in one post and sound like I am in high school again. Apologies.BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-26858956805960316302010-12-20T12:47:43.634-05:002010-12-20T12:47:43.634-05:00Holy crap I feel the same way! I usually act total...Holy crap I feel the same way! I usually act totally interested and say I will read it. Unless it's totally out of my interest zone, to which I will say "I honestly probably won't read it, but don't be offended 'cause I still like you as a person."<br /><br />It works for the most part. I am a person that will recommend books to people depending on how much I know their reading habits. Unless it's super incredible, I usually try not to gush into everyone's faces. <br /><br />I wish everyone had the same "please-read-this-book" morality. <br /><br />Merry Christmas!BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28235519555032946202010-12-20T12:00:30.120-05:002010-12-20T12:00:30.120-05:00I have definitely been in that situation with a co...I have definitely been in that situation with a coworker who kept insisting I read such-and-such book or author. I think you have the right tactic - to politely say that you read a specific genre. The only problem is when they start making recommendations in that genre too! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-62774067401091510722010-12-20T05:05:47.382-05:002010-12-20T05:05:47.382-05:00Lol, that's a great response and it sounds sup...Lol, that's a great response and it sounds super impressive. <br /><br />Man, you sound like you have a great job. Not only do you work at a library but you get chocolates and cake? Where do I sign up :PA Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-70726090213760628832010-12-19T22:01:07.239-05:002010-12-19T22:01:07.239-05:00Annette, oh gosh, those are THE worst. My friend d...Annette, oh gosh, those are THE worst. My friend did that to me and I felt obligated to read the book. It took me five months to finish it and I hated every second. It was the first book in a four book series (he gave me all four) but I just had to tell him I couldn't go on. It was very awkward. At least the book your friend lent you is short!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-23869496335466662032010-12-19T21:58:33.845-05:002010-12-19T21:58:33.845-05:00Aylee, Yay! I’m super happy to be able to give you...Aylee, Yay! I’m super happy to be able to give you a fun break from studying :) Haha, so I have to ask, how many of your friends have read Harry Potter based on your recommendation? <br /><br />Danya, Yeah, I can hear this one patron’s response if I tried that one. She’s old, tiny, and bold. She’d follow up and if I said the same thing again she’d look at me and say, “Wad are ya blind? Keep yer eye out for it my butt!” <br /><br />Need-Tea, Another honest and diplomatic response. I’m writing all these down!<br /><br />Casey, Thanks! It is <i>very</i> annoying. I want to say exactly what you said here! Or, if I actually did read it and wasn’t saying anything, that probably means I didn’t like it, so don’t ask! Oh gosh, I know the books you probably mean. They’re very popular here. For those at least I am honest and I say I don’t want to read anything depressing now. Serious, what’s up with people not getting LONG TBR! What do they think I mean, fifteen books? Try fifteen hundred! At least we book bloggers understand :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-26341856436879787222010-12-19T21:58:21.346-05:002010-12-19T21:58:21.346-05:00Avery, This is a great suggestion. I think I’ll ha...Avery, This is a great suggestion. I think I’ll have to try it, but I have to be crafty about it. Most patrons usually ask me for recommendations, and since I know them well I know what they’ll like and so I make my recommendations based on that. I have a reputation of being a good recommender. :) <br /><br />Melissa, Thank you! Haha, I am impressed with your boldness. I really should try it some time. I can’t imagine they’d be offended and storm out on me! <br /><br />Kathy, Haha, you know, the first thing I thought when I read about your uniforms was, “Ooh, which ones?” :P Maybe I should try giving a concrete number. 1000 books really puts into perspective the “I have a REALLY long TBR. Honestly!” <br /><br />Laura, Thanks :) Haha, aw, YA shouldn’t get funny looks! It’s a very misunderstood and underrated genre. <br /><br />Linds, That happens to me a lot in the blogging world, but not so much at my job. Most people at work are reading books I just don’t want to read at all, but bloggers are at least reading in my genre. The Duff was a book I initially didn’t think much of, but after reading a bunch of inspiring reviews (yours included) I now have it on my TBR.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-60626248742031692532010-12-19T21:58:00.820-05:002010-12-19T21:58:00.820-05:00Nina, Thank you! It’s such a relief now.
Moony, ...Nina, Thank you! It’s such a relief now. <br /><br />Moony, Yeah….I had to stop my involvement in almost all forum book clubs because they just kept reading books I had zero interest in reading. Glad you like the picture :) I am a hopeless Picard fangirl.<br /><br />Gina, Ooh, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is exactly one of the series I was thinking of when I wrote this post. People are going nuts over those books and I just have no interest in reading them. Pillars of the Earth is another one. You’re right, it is MASSIVE. Hope my response works for you!<br /><br />Celine, :) Thanks. I hope it works well for you! I love your idea. I’ll have to think of some really noxious books I know they’ll never want to read…Glad you liked the pictures :)<br /><br />Jenny, :) Good luck! Everyone who doesn’t know me thinks I’m younger than I am, so I usually don’t get the strange looks when I take out YA. One man recently asked me when I was graduating and if I was planning on going to college. I told him I graduated a few years ago and that was college. I just hope they keep underestimating my age as I get older! <br /><br />Dazzling Mage, Thanks! I wish that worked for me! I think people think I must be lying when I say I have a ton of books on my TBR. <br /><br />Jessi, Haha, no I’m not a fan of smutty romance novels (but I have a secret guilty desire to try one out some time). That’s a tough situation you’re in! Have you ever said a book was ok only to have her start asking you details about the plot?Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-43330323959473626512010-12-19T18:46:15.333-05:002010-12-19T18:46:15.333-05:00I love your response! Isn't it so annoying whe...I love your response! Isn't it so annoying when people just keep nagging you about something -- it's like, "I'd have told you if I'd read it, now wouldn't I? Thankyouverymuch."<br /><br />People do try to recommend books to me too, because they know I'm a huge book nerd. I really hate adult contemporary novels, and that's all anyone seems to read nowadays (except for my lovely bloggy friends) so I get recommendations for these horrible, depressing books, or for really chick lit-y books. Ugh. I think I'm going start using your response! Because no one seems to understand that when I say "LONG TBR LIST" that I really truly mean I-have-to-buy-a-new-bookshelf-every-other-week. Gah! Great post =)Casey (The Bookish Type)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17124722748517656056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5919086355758981272010-12-19T17:13:52.262-05:002010-12-19T17:13:52.262-05:00I just say I'm sorry the book doesn't inte...I just say I'm sorry the book doesn't interest me but I'll keep an open mind or I'm too busy at the moment. When I have time, maybe, I'll check it out. XD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-50170003135597215562010-12-19T16:47:35.069-05:002010-12-19T16:47:35.069-05:00Oh, that situation is always so awkward! I sympath...Oh, that situation is always so awkward! I sympathize. Usually I say something like, "Oh, I'll keep my eye out for that one," along the lines of your original response. But I could see how that could wear thin if you keep seeing the same people and they keep asking!danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89203048864660391782010-12-19T15:59:41.235-05:002010-12-19T15:59:41.235-05:00lol, yay! Fun post to read while I'm taking a ...lol, yay! Fun post to read while I'm taking a break from studying. I've never been in this situation before because I'm more of a reader than any of my friends are. So, I'm always the one who is pushing book recommendations on them! And I don't take no for an answer! lol. I'm sure I can be very annoying about it sometimes :D<br />... okay, back to studying now... blah...Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-45609552484683036382010-12-19T12:19:34.244-05:002010-12-19T12:19:34.244-05:00Haha, that is a perfectly diplomatic response! Ve...Haha, that is a perfectly diplomatic response! Very good thinking. If enough people reccemmend the book, I will give it a shot even if it didn't initially seem to be my type - that happened with The DUFF, and I ended up really liking it!bibliophile brouhahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135625757196944536noreply@blogger.com