tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post6405263601468441151..comments2023-11-23T09:51:07.448-05:00Comments on A Literary Odyssey: BBAW: Community Part 2.Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-6074497679683765462011-09-22T19:24:19.509-04:002011-09-22T19:24:19.509-04:00I just started my own blog, but since I read prett...I just started my own blog, but since I read pretty much every kind of genre, I think it'll be pretty hard to find a niche. The Classics Circuit looks really interesting! I just visited the site and subscribed by email. I can't wait to start participating. I'm just sad I missed the sign-up for the Gothic Lit tour. That would have been fun.<br /><br />I'm also looking forward to Dewey's 24-hour read-a-thon next month!Kaylahttp://allthethingssheread.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-66028223336058426622011-09-16T22:14:58.598-04:002011-09-16T22:14:58.598-04:00Thanks for mentioning the Classics Circuit! I am s...Thanks for mentioning the Classics Circuit! I am so glad you enjoy it. And I've really enjoyed finding more classics-mostly bloggers through that. I'm pleased, though, with the number of bloggers that read classics AS WELL AS other stuff. It shows that you don't have to be a "classics blogger" to love reading the classics, to give them a try, or even to just weave them in to your regular reading. <br /><br />I sometimes wish I enjoyed other books (i.e., modern) so i could branch out to more blogs, but then I think, I have a hard time keeping up with the classics ones, so I'm good :)Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-68441944430767946262011-09-14T23:33:22.102-04:002011-09-14T23:33:22.102-04:00I love your "voice" in reviews. You make...I love your "voice" in reviews. You make the books so approachable. I always like reading what you have to say, and I certainly trust your reviews! You inspired me so much, when I first started book blogging, to make a "project" out of the classics -- to give it my passion. I love the snarky, funny classics blogs, too. But I really connect with your voice and style. I love the way you speak from your heart.Jillianhttp://jillianreadsbooks2.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-14344255646482777062011-09-14T22:18:48.368-04:002011-09-14T22:18:48.368-04:00I have never in 2 years done a meme-I think I will...I have never in 2 years done a meme-I think I will give a few of them a try next week<br /><br />Hi, I am stopping by from the Philippines to visit your blog via the list of posts for Day Three<br /><br /><a href="http://rereadinglives.blogspot.com/2011/09/bbaw-day-3-community-building.htmll" rel="nofollow">Please Stop by My Blog if you Like To See My Ideas on Community Building </a>Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-5391948251780246982011-09-14T21:00:28.389-04:002011-09-14T21:00:28.389-04:00"Without real content on your blog, it is har..."Without real content on your blog, it is hard to form relationships with your readers."<br /><br />Agreed--and this is probably my biggest blogging problem! I enjoy commenting on others blogs, participating in community events as I'm able, but I've had trouble creating the time necessary to get much book-length read and therefore getting content on my blog--and I know the blog has suffered because of that. Thank you for the reminder that I need to do better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-46999035412651033672011-09-14T19:57:09.782-04:002011-09-14T19:57:09.782-04:00I'm so glad you joined in The Brothers Karamaz...I'm so glad you joined in The Brothers Karamazov! That seems like a million years ago... :)Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-76129515927708763352011-09-14T18:48:41.117-04:002011-09-14T18:48:41.117-04:00The Big Events in the book blogging world really c...The Big Events in the book blogging world really create a community feel, as do readalongs, so I'm right there with you on thinking they are important (and fun!). Challenges used to be my go-to for interaction, but more and more I'm preferring readalongs.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-53395014200625064142011-09-14T17:13:34.392-04:002011-09-14T17:13:34.392-04:00I mentioned your readalongs in my post today. I...I mentioned your readalongs in my post today. I've done a couple and I've really enjoyed the blogger interaction they encourage. :)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176612881975170987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-70990567437697826612011-09-14T17:01:21.288-04:002011-09-14T17:01:21.288-04:00I loved your post! I feel like kind of a misfit b...I loved your post! I feel like kind of a misfit blogger because I read YA and classics. I can't just read one genre or the other - I love both! It's so nice to know that other people have similar tastes in books as me (even though you only blog about the classics:). You've inspired me to get more involved in the classic book blogging community. I whole-heartedly agree with being honest in all your posts. I can see that you do and I always try to do the same. Thanks so much for your post!Jessica @ Books: A true storyhttp://www.booksatruestory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-40201470993604711422011-09-14T15:46:05.624-04:002011-09-14T15:46:05.624-04:00I love the Classics Circuit! Unfortunately, I'...I love the Classics Circuit! Unfortunately, I've never once been able to sign-up in time to host on my blog. =/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-79598625089247864912011-09-14T14:04:50.341-04:002011-09-14T14:04:50.341-04:00I haven't participated in any readathons, but ...I haven't participated in any readathons, but I would really like to join in on the next one. I use to work weekends, and I would be so sad that I couldn't participate. <br /><br />Great post!Jennifer | Mrs Q Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531081381712505056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-78845406097625506562011-09-14T13:54:47.961-04:002011-09-14T13:54:47.961-04:00Yes, the readathon is a fantastic way to get invol...Yes, the readathon is a fantastic way to get involved! Readalongs, too, or even just coordinating reading with another blogger for a book or two. I'm currently in the process of finishing up the final few books I had accepted for review so that I will have time to do things like the Classics Circuit, which I've been wanting to participate in since I read about it. And YES -- content is key! I'm quick to unsubscribe to a blog that's all filler and no content, as it usually doesn't feel like there's a passionate blogger behind the posts.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-90426326421333750502011-09-14T13:33:13.938-04:002011-09-14T13:33:13.938-04:00I love your tips. When I first started blogging I ...I love your tips. When I first started blogging I wasn't sure where I fit in either. I read such an old selection of books from every genre. I remember being really excited when I foudn your blog because it made me realize that someone very similar to me (about the same age, newly married, no kids, etc.) actually loved reading classics like I did. It was an awesome thing to discover. <br /><br />I participated in the 24 read-a-thon for the first time in April, which was great. My first read-along was actually Cranford, hosted by you! Thanks for being part of my introduction to the book blogging world.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-63859415749944789182011-09-14T12:12:07.996-04:002011-09-14T12:12:07.996-04:00Hello! I've come across you twice in the same ...Hello! I've come across you twice in the same hour, once via Roof Beam Reader and now as part of BBAW. I read classics so hopefully I'm pushing us out of that minority status, if just a little! Looking forward to reviews like you can't believe.<br /><br />Also, I don't recognise some of those events (I haven't been around that long) so hopefully you'll be the catalyst of my participation of them. Happy reading!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530490398283237371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-44645081441355459432011-09-14T09:58:49.387-04:002011-09-14T09:58:49.387-04:00I agree, those big events help to immerse you in t...I agree, those big events help to immerse you in the community. I am thinking about joining in the group read of Dracula.<br /><br />I'm a MI blogger, I live on the west side of the state!Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-52004318608414599562011-09-14T09:31:17.936-04:002011-09-14T09:31:17.936-04:00I love your readalongs! Even though I never post o...I love your readalongs! Even though I never post on the correct dates or anything, they provide a great kick in the pants to get certain books read.<br /><br />And yes yes yes to the 24 hour readathons.<br /><br />This mostly YA blogger LOVES your mostly classics blog :-)April Books And Winehttp://www.goodbooksandgoodwine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-51228990282856426602011-09-14T09:19:49.472-04:002011-09-14T09:19:49.472-04:00Great post, Allie. The read-a-thon has been a big ...Great post, Allie. The read-a-thon has been a big community connector for me as well as other events like Bloggiesta and a few memes. :)Andihttp://estellasrevenge.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com