NetGalley Reading Journal, from We Are Bookish

 

This one isn't really for the general public, sorry, although I can see how it might be used by anyone. I'm putting it here as a reminder to me of when it was issued. Quite frankly, while the highly organized, share everywhere reviewers will thrive on it, I'm more low key but can definitely see why many will love, love, love this one. I'm sure I'll even adopt some of the ideas as I get time to really investigate all it has to offer. Thanks #NetGalley and #WeAreBookish.

Meow!, by Ann Moses

 

Just found this mention of the book on my Facebook memories page so thought I'd share.  Oddly enough, although I've never met Ann, I met both Peter and Mickey, shown, during a former life as a music/concert writer/photographer. Seems a lifetime ago, or maybe a dream. Anyway....from June 7, 2017

"I just finished reading an ARC (advance reading copy) of this and enjoyed it thoroughly, so thought I'd share this. Haven't put my thoughts together yet on the book to write the review but can say that anyone who was a teen in the 60s or 70s, especially female, will have serious flashbacks to the innocence of youth. 

 

By sheer serendipity, I have some old copies of Ann Moses' magazine, "Tiger Beat", in a box here, so plan to flip thru them soon to see what memories she may have shared of the stories in the copies I have. Also, by super serendipity, I just discovered that I myself am quoted from an interview I did with Justin Hayward for a music magazine (No clue which one, sorry) in a book I just found on the Moody Blues, so quite a flashback of late for me."

NetGalley's Book Advocate Toolkit, by We Are Bookish

I wish I'd had this guide about six months ago when I decided to dive into seriously reviewing books. It would have saved a few headaches. Having skimmed and then read it through several times now, I am glad to have this guideline. I don't know that I'll ever venture into all the currently suggested platforms but it's nice to have a basic guide should I ever do so. The publisher notes that this is a living document, one that will evolve and change with the times, so I expect to delve into it periodically. That is a major plus. I see the same questions asked repeatedly on media pages on some of the programs actually suggested, so hopefully the next edition will tackle some of them. The fact it's easy to read is another. My hunch is even those who simply review the occasional book for fun and have never heard of NetGalley might find it useful. Now, if it could just teach me to be less long-winded.