tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post6834647410213537206..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Bookkeeping - book reports, book reviews, and book notesNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-89874556845553040952011-10-26T15:44:00.187-04:002011-10-26T15:44:00.187-04:00Sallie, you are always so very nice. You could alw...Sallie, you are always so very nice. You could always just choose a day of the week for Sallie's book review!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48367728233072192142011-10-25T19:26:15.603-04:002011-10-25T19:26:15.603-04:00Actually I really enjoyed reading the explanation,...Actually I really enjoyed reading the explanation, because I love reading how good bloggers blog. I can't seem to integrate book posts into my blog -- I really wanted to, but it just doesn't seem to work for me. I am mulling over different ideas too,.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17742551892277744402011-10-24T13:33:15.101-04:002011-10-24T13:33:15.101-04:00Bellezza, I knew they weren't really alike, ju...Bellezza, I knew they weren't really alike, just that I was letting myself write shorter posts about books when I felt like it. I can't imagine how you write so well and so often when you have a full time job!<br /><br />Pat, those were brilliant words!! Thank you. I'm going to keep them in my quotes folder.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-13871283910536403952011-10-24T08:08:27.016-04:002011-10-24T08:08:27.016-04:00Everything evolves, which is why we should always ...Everything evolves, which is why we should always BEGIN. Then it can become easier and more useful for the creator as well as the audience. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-62229577797255000662011-10-23T17:36:49.196-04:002011-10-23T17:36:49.196-04:00Ah, yes, I remember this post! I didn't mean t...Ah, yes, I remember this post! I didn't mean to ride on its coattails as I wrote mine this morning; while they're very similar, I guess I was trying to remind myself I don't have to be compulsive. I think I'll write that on my mirror in lipstick as a constant reminder for life in general, blogging on books in particular! xoBellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-13363276970792162972011-10-23T13:30:36.285-04:002011-10-23T13:30:36.285-04:00Barbara, you're writing a book!!
That's e...Barbara, you're writing a book!!<br /><br />That's exactly right, Vintage Reader! Did my first one today and it was a breeze. :<)<br /><br />Marcia, I agree completely. Actually, you were rather my role model in this new venture!<br /><br />Jenclair, thanks!<br /><br />Thanks, Yvette. As Marcia said, I'd rather use the time reading instead of writing about reading. :<) Though sometimes I really do want to write more. That's when I will do a more traditional book report.<br /><br />Geranium Cat, I'm finding it so interesting that others are thinking along this same line. I did my first 'book notes' today but even this entry was a little longer than I expect some of them will be. :<)<br /><br />Very funny, Read Ramble!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-7375063440711025022011-10-23T12:14:41.042-04:002011-10-23T12:14:41.042-04:00This level of organization is impressive. I just w...This level of organization is impressive. I just write the thing and fling it out there. Bye bye. Done. It would probably be a good idea to get more orderly about it, but trying to be realistic . . . Not gonna happen. So interesting, though, to hear your ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46659786842202354422011-10-23T09:48:35.204-04:002011-10-23T09:48:35.204-04:00I've been thinking about what directions to ta...I've been thinking about what directions to take my blog in too (must be something about the time of year!) and I think what you say is so sensible. I've got out of the way of doing a monthly post and I think that, at the very least, I shall try to get back to doing that, but I like your idea of booknotes very much. After all, the most important thing about blogging is that it should be a pleasure!Jodie Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442935205880334932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-61499203227841461032011-10-22T21:36:10.746-04:002011-10-22T21:36:10.746-04:00Fall cleaning. Good idea. I've been doing some...Fall cleaning. Good idea. I've been doing some tinkering at my blog as well. Sprucing things up.<br /><br />It's that time of year. Whatever you do, Nan, I know it will fine. It's always easier if you're comfortable. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18692265813788175412011-10-22T16:07:37.763-04:002011-10-22T16:07:37.763-04:00The reviewing CAN be so tedious. I advocate any a...The reviewing CAN be so tedious. I advocate any and all changes to make the experience more fun!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-39041460956160517262011-10-22T14:57:04.586-04:002011-10-22T14:57:04.586-04:00I like the new approach, Nan. I gave up giving ev...I like the new approach, Nan. I gave up giving every book I read equal blog attention this year and haven't regretted it. Much better to put that time into reading more books!! :)Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456358514871810611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47834714506211521612011-10-22T13:51:59.891-04:002011-10-22T13:51:59.891-04:00Good idea. I don't think bloggers should be f...Good idea. I don't think bloggers should be feel obliged to post lengthy book reviews. Just an impression or quotation with your thoughts can be enough and readers can always go to Amazon for a whole range of reviews!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78420289447568217222011-10-22T09:35:33.180-04:002011-10-22T09:35:33.180-04:00I love to write my impressions of all the books I ...I love to write my impressions of all the books I read. Now I need to learn better how to arrange my blog and particularly how to add pictures. It used to be easy on Blogger but they changed it and now I don't have time to figure it all out. Bummer.<br /><br />Mainly blogging keeps me writing at a time in my life when I don't have periods of time or the ability to concentrate enough to write my book.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-1795592570054735142011-10-21T15:14:39.546-04:002011-10-21T15:14:39.546-04:00Very funny, Ann!Very funny, Ann!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45436821383040130092011-10-21T14:17:07.225-04:002011-10-21T14:17:07.225-04:00Great ideas. I remember hating book reports in sch...Great ideas. I remember hating book reports in school and yet I do them so willingly on my blog now.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-5174034054897475442011-10-21T12:57:38.561-04:002011-10-21T12:57:38.561-04:00Bellezza, it will be nice to just write a couple l...Bellezza, it will be nice to just write a couple lines sometimes, just to remind me what the book was all about. And, as I just emailed you, I am thrilled that I won the book!!!<br /><br />Librarian, that's true about the search button. I mostly did it for myself. I like having a place I can see all the authors in one place that I've read in these years I've kept the blog. I really do use it as a journal!<br /><br />Les, you don't need to give me credit. :<) You know what - I never read the publisher's notes on a book. They invariably tell me more than I want to know. I just skip past and read the impressions of the blog writer.<br /><br />Niki, I did the Christmas books tab last evening! I love having them in a separate, easy to find place like that. My Christmas reading is a very important part of my reading life. I love those books. Thank you for being interested in it. And yes, that's the olde farmhouse. :<)<br /><br />JoAnn, mine haven't been exactly a struggle but I do spend a fair bit of time on them. I think the booknotes will be a quick and easy way to jot down impressions. I don't know quite what you mean by yours haven't been 'working.'Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9186402146130552192011-10-21T08:54:20.222-04:002011-10-21T08:54:20.222-04:00It seems to be that time of year when we all focus...It seems to be that time of year when we all focus on organization. I like your plan... have been thinking I should do author and title tabs. Still thinking about a better way to talk about books I read. My 'reviews' aren't working lately and are such a struggle to write.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-20927402289872459352011-10-21T08:27:54.155-04:002011-10-21T08:27:54.155-04:00Book Notes ~ great idea! I'd love to see a Chr...Book Notes ~ great idea! I'd love to see a Christmas titles tab...in your spare time of course ;-)<br /><br />Now, the header picture is lovely!<br />I assume it's your home?<br />Very cozy looking to me.<br /><br />I am off to get the house ready. Weekend guests....<br /><br />blessings,<br />NikiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-10442426592406492952011-10-21T06:36:49.151-04:002011-10-21T06:36:49.151-04:00I love this idea. I may borrow (giving credit, of ...I love this idea. I may borrow (giving credit, of course) one of your statements to use on my blog. I find no longer want to write long, involved reviews for every single book I read. I'm quite content to give a brief synopsis with a favorite passage or two.<br /><br />Kay, I stopped writing up my own summary and started using the publisher's quite some time ago. I think you and I are on the same page with how we want to blog these days. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6523845100756506392011-10-20T23:53:21.200-04:002011-10-20T23:53:21.200-04:00Book reviews and reports are always subjective, an...Book reviews and reports are always subjective, and I like reading yours - they have influenced the way I write my reviews, you know!<br />As for the list of authors etc., that seems a lot of extra work; if I am looking for something specific in a blog, I simply use the search bar in the top left corner of the blog.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-22229974146938819992011-10-20T22:01:47.892-04:002011-10-20T22:01:47.892-04:00Love the idea of Booknotes...Book Reports sound ra...Love the idea of Booknotes...Book Reports sound rather tedious considering the amount we read, although of course some book elicit a gut reaction we simply must share from time to time! <br /><br />You have won Her Fearful Symmetry from my literary give-away hop. Please leave me the mailing address to that beautiful home in your header (bellezza.mjs@gmail.com).Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-59729605580774014962011-10-20T20:14:18.750-04:002011-10-20T20:14:18.750-04:00Thank you, Cath! Can you tell it needs paint? :<...Thank you, Cath! Can you tell it needs paint? :<) I like all of what you wrote about your book blogging plans.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18042531083750647942011-10-20T18:14:51.780-04:002011-10-20T18:14:51.780-04:00I like your plans, Nan. I too am thinking about ho...I like your plans, Nan. I too am thinking about how to use my book blog, maybe after RIP VI or possibly next year. I want less hassle. Maybe I'll just write about the books I really loved and do brief accounts of the others or just mention them in my monthly post. Sometimes I find it fun to read, say, three crime books in a row and do a three book post... short reviews of all of them. One thing I know, something has to give.<br /><br />The picture of your house in your header is really stunning.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-92171940608691034002011-10-20T17:43:21.319-04:002011-10-20T17:43:21.319-04:00Thanks, Ernestine! I'm always thinkin' :&l...Thanks, Ernestine! I'm always thinkin' :<)<br /><br />Lisa, you are right! <br /><br />Kay, I just sent you an email about how I choose books sometimes.<br />I love your scheme! Much like what I am thinking!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-3177392227195139422011-10-20T17:25:43.169-04:002011-10-20T17:25:43.169-04:00I think your explanation of plans sounds very sens...I think your explanation of plans sounds very sensible. I do love the way you tell about your reading experience - along with "show and tell" parts. <br /><br />I'm still struggling with reading and settling to any one book. Not sure what this will mean for any reviews (or book reports) if I finally finish a book. I think more than anything else, I don't want to have to rehash the book. I have decided to start using the publisher's summary. I did that in the beginning, but so many seemed to do their own and I thought, well, guess that's how it is supposed to be done. Now, I don't think there is any "have to" way. I may end up writing two sentences about my experience - liked it, favorite part, loved this character, whole book made me think of this, or examples such as that. What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com