tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post613805104653257466..comments2024-03-29T02:25:10.951-05:00Comments on Book Den: Recent Updates and Currently Reading | November 10Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02551705778868295870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-7378531108777705182019-11-17T06:57:58.304-06:002019-11-17T06:57:58.304-06:00Yes, these months are so good for adding to the TB...Yes, these months are so good for adding to the TBR.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-68224358089907235152019-11-17T06:57:35.257-06:002019-11-17T06:57:35.257-06:00I don't know why Disney doesn't create ind...I don't know why Disney doesn't create individual writers. :( I suggest going over the FTC guidelines to make sure, but disclosing where you got the book with your review is what they require. You don't have to have a general statement, but it doesn't hurt. I do (on the sidebar), just as an extra precaution, though.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-22067618575079899292019-11-17T06:54:47.861-06:002019-11-17T06:54:47.861-06:00It was definitely a chore. I felt bad not finishin...It was definitely a chore. I felt bad not finishing it for book club, but I just could not.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-65270157429506259482019-11-17T06:54:16.989-06:002019-11-17T06:54:16.989-06:00According to the FTC, a blanket policy isn't e...According to the FTC, a blanket policy isn't enough because it's not likely to be seen by people who pop directly into your review. There should be some statement of source alongside your review. I personally do both just to try to cover my bases.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-80280288487403290642019-11-17T06:52:04.275-06:002019-11-17T06:52:04.275-06:00I agree completely. I've never used the "...I agree completely. I've never used the "exchange" language because I'm not actually exchanging anything. I do, however, disclose that the book was free from the pub or author.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-66057910084647752322019-11-17T06:50:23.923-06:002019-11-17T06:50:23.923-06:00That is perfect! I don't think those tweets ex...That is perfect! I don't think those tweets extended outside of the horror community. I love that you put both source and a review copy statement. I'm enjoying the audios that I'm listening to. I hope I continue to improve!Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-76418191352767975382019-11-17T06:46:48.194-06:002019-11-17T06:46:48.194-06:00I'm looking forward to reading Becky Chambers&...I'm looking forward to reading Becky Chambers' other books soon. And yes, go vote!Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-22465355694020831062019-11-17T06:46:12.878-06:002019-11-17T06:46:12.878-06:00I agree with you that it is always best to be tran...I agree with you that it is always best to be transparent. The reasons given to not follow the FTC guidelines were worrisome at best. Your intentions are in the right place, and I can't imagine anyone has wondered if you are dishonest. For the record, I consider you to be one of the honest reviewers.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-30826397115866168732019-11-17T06:43:39.170-06:002019-11-17T06:43:39.170-06:00There are a lot of things I love about Twitter, bu...There are a lot of things I love about Twitter, but I could really do without the toxic stuff that's goes on now. Oh, yeah, a lot of people put source, and I think that's a great way to do it!Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-90293992289949979572019-11-17T06:42:08.913-06:002019-11-17T06:42:08.913-06:00That's really great that you state all of your...That's really great that you state all of your sources. I only disclose publisher and author because I'm lazy and those are the only necessary ones. :) (And I do agree with them being necessary.)Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-53305860740553085722019-11-17T06:40:35.121-06:002019-11-17T06:40:35.121-06:00Thank you! :) Yes, I think it's important to d...Thank you! :) Yes, I think it's important to disclose even though reviews are required.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-57226196599684918692019-11-17T06:39:13.872-06:002019-11-17T06:39:13.872-06:00OMGosh, Bonnie, I meant to send you a message. I s...OMGosh, Bonnie, I meant to send you a message. I still will just in case.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-36498241995434046222019-11-17T06:38:51.077-06:002019-11-17T06:38:51.077-06:00Good!! :) Thank you. I do need the Nano luck.Good!! :) Thank you. I do need the Nano luck.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-57225585637905986892019-11-17T06:38:15.935-06:002019-11-17T06:38:15.935-06:00That's really great of you to be transparent e...That's really great of you to be transparent even though you don't have to. I hope you are able to squeeze in some scifi this year!Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-9915115961102189642019-11-12T07:04:01.304-06:002019-11-12T07:04:01.304-06:00Good luck with your writing. I don't think I&...Good luck with your writing. I don't think I'm gonna be able to work in a sci-fi book but I'll be reading everyone's reviews and more than likely adding to me ever-growing TBR.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496803823870196862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-12741939844673717142019-11-12T06:40:57.195-06:002019-11-12T06:40:57.195-06:00Good luck with Nano! And yeah, that is not cool th...Good luck with Nano! And yeah, that is not cool that the author is not published for CoCo! I wonder what the reasoning was. <br /><br />And I had not a clue about all this FTC thing! I usually disclose while I am reviewing but I don't know if I have a general statement somewhere. I should probably look into this.crackercrumblifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717268437339860455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-84570749285266043892019-11-11T20:24:47.489-06:002019-11-11T20:24:47.489-06:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggle...I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggled with The Underground Railroad. I was able to finish it but it was a chore. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-38308054610459111482019-11-11T08:38:14.675-06:002019-11-11T08:38:14.675-06:00I posted my blog policy stating that I only review...I posted my blog policy stating that I only review books from my library or those sent me for free. I never accept money for reviews. I hope that's enough!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-39519950208818194112019-11-10T22:59:34.684-06:002019-11-10T22:59:34.684-06:00I missed the FTC hubbub. I always disclose the fac...I missed the FTC hubbub. I always disclose the fact whenever a book is a review copy though. And I stopped using the verbiage "in exchange for a honest review" a few years back, because that still implies tit-for-tat, and apparently that's iffy territory.<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctumBiblioSanctumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910858361017908691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-2920372987609863232019-11-10T20:48:39.606-06:002019-11-10T20:48:39.606-06:00I must have missed the twitter drama. I just put ...I must have missed the twitter drama. I just put a statement that I received a copy of the book from the publisher at the end of my review and indicate the source at the top. I love that you are listening to audiobooks in Spanish. Great idea!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-20183196778040047432019-11-10T17:59:33.270-06:002019-11-10T17:59:33.270-06:00I love SciFi Month! And I really need to get over ...I love SciFi Month! And I really need to get over and vote on the Goodreads awards. I keep forgetting! Ack. <br /><br />Also I'm so glad you liked To Be Taught If Fortunate. I still need to read it but I love her books!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-18369467323350901082019-11-10T17:53:27.099-06:002019-11-10T17:53:27.099-06:00I was thrown off by the FTC tweets going around. I...I was thrown off by the FTC tweets going around. I personally think it's good to have whether it's an FTC guideline or not. I was really surprised to see how many people tweeted to say that when they see those disclosures, that they think the reviewer is making it up! I can't even imagine doing that... It makes me curious if I have anyone that have read my blog posts and thought I wasn't being honest. That's one thing I really pride myself on! And even if I didn't LOVE the book, I'll rate it appropriately for myself but make sure to throw in a line that puts a positive spin on it, but that's all still honest. Oye!Erica Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098869792795169324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-9695805622886930252019-11-10T15:58:16.998-06:002019-11-10T15:58:16.998-06:00I missed the whole hoopla on Twitter (most of the ...I missed the whole hoopla on Twitter (most of the time I do) but on the blog I site my source as: purchased, library lend or publisher. On Goodreads I say "A copy was provided by ---- in exchange for an honest review." Good luck with NaNo, and happy reading! :)Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-38759284477857299572019-11-10T13:09:49.879-06:002019-11-10T13:09:49.879-06:00yes I have Review copy from and it might be the l...yes I have Review copy from and it might be the library or purchased or Netgalley or publisher. I hope you have a wonderful week and get to enjoy some of your new books!<br /><br />Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my <a href="https://booksofmyheart.net/2019/11/10/sunday-post-10-november-2019//" rel="nofollow"> Sunday Post </a> Northwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183347776053575038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572136475100574200.post-49705456250775394832019-11-10T11:57:31.069-06:002019-11-10T11:57:31.069-06:00Best of luck with Nano. And I'm happy you have...Best of luck with Nano. And I'm happy you have a weekend at home:) I usually state that I received a complimentary copy and my review is voluntarily given when posting review books that were provided to me.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.com