The Book Blogger Hop challenge is hosted by Crazy-for-Books.com, so head on over there for all the Hop details and if you're a book blogger, hop along with us!
The Book Blogger Hop connects book bloggers and readers together, linking blogs. It's a great way to meet and greet fellow book bloggers. The Hop runs each week from Friday to Monday, although it isn't mandatory to participate each week.
To encourage participation, there's a weekly question to answer and post to your blog. Here is this week's Book Blogger Hop question and my answer:
"If you find a book that looks interesting but is part of a series, do you always start with the first title?"
Fortunately, I've only come across this issue once and the author was nice enough to send both in the series. I think I'd prefer to begin with the first book title of a series, even when each book stands well on its own. I guess it's a decision I'll be faced with eventually, but not one I'll spend much time fretting over. Most definitely, if I am purchasing a series title, I begin with the first in the series.
Usually, if someone wants me to review a book that is part of a series I refuse unless they agree to send me ALL the books in the series. It's just too hard to start in the middle.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found you via the Hop!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I really like your Orange Sunshine Tote.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, glad you found me, too. I think this Hop is great for meeting and greeting new friends. I don't think I'd refuse to review a title mid-series, however, I would surely mention it in my review if I were left wondering what led me to where I began.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindi! So glad you stopped by! That tote bag is awesome; I love the one I purchased for myself and all who've ordered it thus far have nothing but rave reviews.
Hi Ruthie,
ReplyDeleteI, too, have a CafePress store but it's been languishing with disuse. I've yet to figure out out to do it. Maybe I can get some tips from you.
Happy Hop!
Hi! I am just hopping in. I am a new follower. I look forward to reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading!
http://www.bookinitalong.blogspot.com/
Dee, I would be happy to help you with your shop in any way I can; I'll be contacting you.
ReplyDeleteHi Talina! Delighted to have you as a new follower and I'm headed to your blog now!
Hi Ruthi, thank you for the follow and grabbing my badge. I grabbed yours in return!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,
Talina
http://www.bookinitalong.blogspot.com/
Thank you Talina! I love a blog badge swap!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog, Ruthi. It was a pleasure having you. I didn't know a thing about the hop. I am doing the jog on the 21st. Hope you can stop by and leave a comment. I'm hosting a contest and giving a copy of my thriller Dead Witness away as appreciation to my followers. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Jolene! I'll have to stop back in to find out more about the jog!
ReplyDeleteHiya Ruthi, well you have given me another reason to get excited about the Book Blogger Hop. I have started a book blog, just a bit behind with projects. This month is going by to fast LOL.
ReplyDeleteIf I am at a book store or library looking for a particular title, and it is part of a series, then yes I prefer to begin with the first book. If I am asked to review one in the middle, then I will give it a read and see how I feel about it. If they are willing to send all the books, hey that is awesome, the more reads the better. But, if I could only get the one book, then I would do the best I could knowing there is more to it, and like you I would make mention of it in my review.
I understand the 'behind' m'dear! And I just visited your new book blog, The Wytch's Mirror (http://thewytchsmirror.blogspot.com/) Love the name and you're off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteI hope you hop along with us in the Book Blogger Hop, too!