This week, I’m once again joining in with Billy at Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer‘s book blogger hop, where they post a question which you and other bloggers answer, hopping from blog to blog to see people’s answers. This week, the question is…
What is the most fun part/aspect of being a book blogger?
So despite the fact that I have to admit that these last few weeks finding time to be a blogger has been hard, it is something I really look forward to doing and think about for more hours a day than I probably should. Why? Because it’s FUN…and I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t. There are lots of things about it I find fun, and which I could put down here but time is short so here is my top three…
1. Meeting other bloggers, even if only virtually. I have met some really nice people and found book bloggers to be such a thoughtful, supportive group. Whilst I do talk about books with family and friends and am in a book club, it never seems enough. Being able to engage with people who love books as much as I do every day is the best.
2. Continually adding to my to read list. I know a lot of people find their TBRs overwhelming and I know I have little if any chance of ever reading all the books that are on mine but I don’t worry much about that. I just know that it’s rare I can’t think of or find a book I don’t want to read nowadays, which makes me happy when I look on my bookshelves or wander round the library.
3. Free books, because who wouldn’t love that if they love books? When I first started, I didn’t request any ARCs at all, then I requested too many, now I feel (like goldilocks) my request level is “just right” and I have a nice stack of books I can’t wait to read and which I’m fairly confident for the most part I will enjoy because I have gone for authors I know/love or books I have seen recommended. It might not be daring but it works for me.
What about you? What makes blogging fun for you?
Emma x
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One Readers Thoughts 
I have not ever requested ARCs before, but i totally relate to the first two! *o*
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I didn’t for a long time but there were too many good books I was reading reviews of so I took the plunge and glad I did!
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I agree with all 3 of your reasons to love blogging. Good job!!
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There are many more I’m sure but these are the first that came to my mind.
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Great answers!! I also love meeting other bloggers. This Hop has done wonders for that! 🙂
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Thank you. Yes, hops and linkys definitely help build those bonds.
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Yes to all! I can definitely agree with all of these and in the same order!
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Great minds think alike 😀
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All of the above! Plus I get to write and express my creative side. I love that.
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Yes, creativity is good too…I wish I had more time for that side.
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I’m with you Emma! My fav has to be the social aspects of blogging. I adore my blogger friends! Starting with you 🙂 I love visiting your blog, and chatting about books 🙂
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Thank you. It’s strange how you can make friends across the web but it does seem to happen 😍
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All of your reasons are the ones that keep me blogging…PLUS, I love designing and redesigning my blog. It is like redecorating the house, without having to buy anything. LOL (and I’m really a wannabe decorator).
Like you, my request levels for ARCs are now just right, too. Thanks for sharing.
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I wish I was better at designing my blog. I need to find the time to learn the tricks to do what I want.
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All excellent reasons!
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Thank you!
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I totally agree with all three, Happy blog hopping and have a great weekend. Here is my Blog Hop answer
http://katisbookaholicramblingreviews.blogspot.com/2017/05/book-blogger-hop-42_26.html#more
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Great minds think alike. Will head over to check your response.
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I was just thinking today when having yet another attempt to decide which books to take on holiday – my favourite occupation, how lucky I am that I know that I have a great stack of books and if I’m ever stuck unlike before I started blogging I know where to find some great suggestions – for me this is the best part of blogging.
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It is great isn’t it? I never feel stuck for a book!
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Great points!!
I love it because of the bloggers….totally agree that book bloggers are the nicest folks.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Happy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Blog Hop Answer
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Thank you…and they really are (supportive and helpful) 😀
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Free books/ARC’s and a never-ending TBR-list are certainly a lot of fun (plus the book blogging community of course). 😀
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Couldn’t agree more 😀
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