First off, a big thank you to Geekgirl for hosting me today!
In planning for the tour for Mortality, I gave a lot of
thought to how readers discover the books they want to read. As I was already a
book blogger, an ex-book store employee and I work in the publishing industry—I
had to assume that not all of my potential readers would be quite as book
obsessed as I am. Most of the people I follow on Twitter are readers, all the
blogs I read are review blogs, I tune in to the Epic Reads tea time every week,
and I’m on Goodreads several times a day. I’m obsessive.
*sigh* I love books.
But if you’re here, reading about wonderful bookish things…
odds are, you’re a little obsessive too. So, let’s talk about how we find our
next reads! Starting with Goodreads! I love Goodreads, I love it so much. I
peruse lists, I look at things my friends are reading just based on pretty
covers—I stalk that website all the time. This is also my main go to for
reviews when I’m actually considering making a purchase.
Gotta love the
Goodreads!
Next up, book blogs! You’re here, reading this then obviously
you share my love of this fantastic form of book reviews. For me, blogging is
my version of word of mouth. While the reviews can be great, everyone has a
different opinion and I try not to write off a read just because one blogger
didn’t like it. But when I find a blogger who loves the same books I do, I
definitely sit up and take notice.
One other outlet I’ve recently been learning more about is
Amazon. I know, I know. I’m way behind on the times. I’m Canadian, so all
things Kindle are a bit less popular here. I know a lot of my online bookish
friends use Amazon rankings to keep up to date on what’s trending. Amazon
reviews also seem to be a horse of a different color from those found on
Goodreads.
Of course the big question now is how things might change
now that Amazon has bought Goodreads, but I’m cautiously optimistic.
Finally, for me… there’s Twitter. Almost everyone I follow
on Twitter is someone you could call bookish, whether they’re an author,
blogger, agent or just an avid reader. I’ve seen some amazingly in depth
conversations get struck up out of the blue about a book that two people who
follow each other just happen to be reading. There’s also all kinds of
organized bookish events and discussions which are always a good time. For me,
Twitter is my grown-up equivalent of being in high school when all of your
classmates started to tell you that you HAVE to read Harry Potter.
That’s me… but I’m convinced there are a million other ways
to hear about that one must-read book. Heh, maybe some people still go browse
in a book store. I miss book stores.
So, how do you discover which books you’re most interested
in reading next?
Mortality on Goodreads
Website- http://www.kellie.snarkybooks.
Twitter- https://twitter.com/Kellie_
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/
Thanks Kellie!
UPDATE!!!
There is now a sequel AND a prequel to Mortality. Look at the pretties!!
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