I wouldn't miss the "blurb" commentary on a book from others (I almost never read them). I would miss the little "blurb" that helps identify the general concept of the book. If they removed that.. I might be in trouble - no matter how pretty the cover is. :D
Ahh yes, hopefully the synopsis will never disappear, though I do know some readers who don't even read those! I find the blurbs, when done right, help give me some additional context for the book, sort of a vine check almost, based on who is blurbing and what they're saying. But there are plenty of of worthless blurbs out there. Making the practice voluntary feels like a win-win to me. I'll be interested to see what happens in practice.
You have sparked a Hunger Games reread for me! I also have been curious about Three Days in June. I love a shorter novel and one that spans over a short period of time always captures my attention.
I'm so conflicted about IG too. Most of the time I pop on and pop off after only a couple minutes. Between the ads and not seeing accounts I actually follow, it's become more of a frustrating experience. I wasn't sure I wanted to read The Blob, but weird books have worked for me in the past
I'm glad you gave yourself the social break, it's such a hard balance - valuing part of the community but not slipping into brain rot! I'm trying to be more aware of when I pick up the phone, when I open the app - do it for connection, not aimless scrolling. Saving that quinoa recipe, I'm all in on the comfort food here as well!
It was so fun to read about your Hunger Games reread. And I'd actually forgotten I wrote a whole post about mine so that was a fun reminder too. I'm looking forward to reading about Haymitch's Games! And I am one of those readers who was very bothered by the datedness of Tyler's new book. I liked Gail's voice a lot, but this book felt so unpolished to me. I blame her editors for not stepping in and saying, "Darling Anne, you are a legend but nobody is going to buy a wedding between thirty-year-olds named Debbie and Kenneth in a post-Covid timeline."
I wouldn't miss the "blurb" commentary on a book from others (I almost never read them). I would miss the little "blurb" that helps identify the general concept of the book. If they removed that.. I might be in trouble - no matter how pretty the cover is. :D
Ahh yes, hopefully the synopsis will never disappear, though I do know some readers who don't even read those! I find the blurbs, when done right, help give me some additional context for the book, sort of a vine check almost, based on who is blurbing and what they're saying. But there are plenty of of worthless blurbs out there. Making the practice voluntary feels like a win-win to me. I'll be interested to see what happens in practice.
Hunger Games was such a good series, I read it while I was in college and loved it, but have never read it again, maybe I should!
You have sparked a Hunger Games reread for me! I also have been curious about Three Days in June. I love a shorter novel and one that spans over a short period of time always captures my attention.
I'm so conflicted about IG too. Most of the time I pop on and pop off after only a couple minutes. Between the ads and not seeing accounts I actually follow, it's become more of a frustrating experience. I wasn't sure I wanted to read The Blob, but weird books have worked for me in the past
I'm glad you gave yourself the social break, it's such a hard balance - valuing part of the community but not slipping into brain rot! I'm trying to be more aware of when I pick up the phone, when I open the app - do it for connection, not aimless scrolling. Saving that quinoa recipe, I'm all in on the comfort food here as well!
It was so fun to read about your Hunger Games reread. And I'd actually forgotten I wrote a whole post about mine so that was a fun reminder too. I'm looking forward to reading about Haymitch's Games! And I am one of those readers who was very bothered by the datedness of Tyler's new book. I liked Gail's voice a lot, but this book felt so unpolished to me. I blame her editors for not stepping in and saying, "Darling Anne, you are a legend but nobody is going to buy a wedding between thirty-year-olds named Debbie and Kenneth in a post-Covid timeline."