Thursday, July 12, 2012

Follow Friday 7/12/12

 

Q: What drove you to start book blogging in the first place?

 I read a lot, and I started to really feel like I was the only one. None of my friends really read much, and while they might occasionally politely listen to me describe the latest book I'd read, it became increasingly obvious to me that they don't care. Much. So I got into book blogging as an outlet for talking about this hobby that is such a huge part of my life. 


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  1. BLHmistressJuly 12, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    LOL sounds like my son, who rolls his eyes when I go on about a book, I tried to say its like when he gets a game he loves. but not the same.

    Follower

    My FF

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  2. Pam (@moonlightreader)July 12, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Great answer. :) It's true though; and it's nice that when talking to others who like to read what we like, we get some great recommendations in the process as well. :)

    Thanks for stopping by, and now following via Linky. :)

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  3. FeliciaJuly 12, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    It's interesting answer. I love reading people's reasons :) I feel just like you. I'm the only odd one out in my family that loves to read.

    Thanks for stopping by,
    @ Livin' Life Through Books

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  4. JennyJuly 12, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    I agree! I'm probably the biggest reader out of all my friends. And I can't fangirl about book characteres with my parents, now can I?

    Thanks for commenting. New follower :D

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  5. Crystal B.July 13, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    OMG we started blogging for the same reasons.After seeing my friends constantly nod their heads but not listen to me I decided to find people that would LOL
    New follower :D Love the blog name!

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  6. ChrystinaJuly 13, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    I know how you feel :) Thanks for stopping by! Old follower. Hope you have a great weekend!
    Chrystina @BookLiaison

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  7. MzAlisaKayJuly 13, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    I definitely understand! Instead of my friends though, I talked my hubby's ear off. It's no fun when they don't fan-girl over some book/character with you, is it? Lol. Old follower. You can find my FF here.

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  8. Lisa NguyenJuly 13, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Most of my friend reads but I usually don't talk about the books I read.

    My Follow Friday: http://shatterbooks.blogspot.com/2012/07/tgif-4-follow-friday-3.html

    Lisa @ Shatterbooks

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  9. JoieJuly 13, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    It was the same with me! Most of my friends rarely find the time to read and when they do, it's not the same type of book I do, which makes it not as fun to gush about our bookish loves!
    new follower :)
    Here's my FF

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  10. PatriciaJuly 13, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Hah, yeah. Similiar here. I have a friend who has, lately, started to read more and more, which is great. But before that, there was no one to fangirl with me, so.. *grin*

    Facebook Fan!

    Patricia // My Hop

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  11. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJuly 13, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Yup, not having reader friends sucks. Book Bloggers are the best cure.

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  12. Rachel CotterillJuly 13, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    I guess I've always been lucky to have bookworm friends... :-) New follower from ff.

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  13. Jessica @ a GREAT readJuly 13, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Blogging has become an obsessive hobby of mine! Love to read and I love to share what I read and now i have people who want to read my reviews because they want to read the same books as I do!

    Here's my Friday Hops

    I was a featured blogger!!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  14. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Ha sounds like my friends and family! I get the simile and nod whenever I start talking about books. :-/

    Have a great weekend!
    Alison at The Cheap Reader

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  15. Liesel K. HillJuly 13, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Awesome! So great to know you. I've been following for a while. My FF is on my blogs if you're interested! Happy Friday! :D

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  16. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    That past feeling is mutual. Rarely do I get friends who are as book-crazy as me, haha! Maybe one or two. Your blog is SO cute!! Thanks for dropping by! Vivi's now a new "Good Egg"! :)

    Vivian @ Vivaciously, Vivian

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  17. AnnaJuly 13, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I know exactly how you feel. I'm in a similar situation so it's great to be in a community where everyone shares your love for books! Following (GFC)
    My FF: World of Books

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  18. MellianeJuly 13, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I agree even if my sister read a lot more than me. But I love to read and to share.

    here is mine

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  19. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I feel your pain with no friends reading. It's great to be apart of an awesome community.

    New follower via GFC.

    A Bookish Co-op@ http://abookishco-op.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    They probably get the same glazed-over look on their faces that all my friends do!

    Thanks for stopping by this weekend! (old follower)

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  21. littleread1July 13, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Whatever the reason, I am glad everyone started blogging! It is a great community and I love meeting new people. :-)

    Thanks for the follow, and I am an old follower via Linky.

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  22. bookbitereviewsJuly 14, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    I know how you feel =D I only had one person to share my love of books with and I knew there had to be other weirdos like us out there who have a book obsession lol

    Thanks for stopping by mine!
    -Becky @ Book Bite Reviews

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  23. JenJuly 14, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Definitely know how you feel. I sometimes tell my husband about my books but he's pretty obvious in the fact that he doesn't care. He does occasionally go to book signings with me.

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  24. The Housework Can WaitJuly 16, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I can totally relate to this answer :-)

    Old follower!

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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  25. MeganJuly 18, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I felt the exact same way. I have no one to talk to about books! And that's sad.

    Thanks for stopping by. I'm an old follower too

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