Happy Thursday, everyone!
Here we are again. There are some great posts to check out this week, from self-care guides for book bloggers to book review tips!
Thursday Blog Trot is a weekly meme dedicated to passing along great information provided by bloggers from all over the world. If you like the sounds of this Thursday Blog Trot Meme, feel free to use it, along with the image provided! Be sure to comment below if you do!
1-Star Ratings
Kristen at Metaphors & Moonlight poses some interesting thoughts about why she rarely, if ever, gives 1-star ratings for books. Giving 1-star ratings is hard…and can also be confusing to determine exactly why one is being given. Personally, I’ve given few 1-star ratings, and can relate to a lot that Kristen says about her process when a single star book lands in her lap. Check it out here!
Reviewing Books
Amy from The Little Book Nerds in the Corner co-wrote a post with Heather from The Frozen Book Blog about how they write their reviews. While everyone certainly has their own way of doing so, reading about how others writes their reviews can help streamline writing your own!
A Book Lover That Doesn't Buy Books?
I know, it’s sort of unheard of in the book-o-sphere. A book blogger and reviewer that doesn’t (really) buy books!? Although, I don’t buy a bunch of books either. In her discussion post, Vee at Vee Reading shares why she doesn’t buy many books. Personally, I believe her reasons have a lot of merit and wisdom behind them. Thanks for sharing, Vee!
Book Blogger Self Care
When I came across this guest post on NovelKnight by Lili from Utopia State of Mind, it really resonated with me.
The past two months, I’ve really been feeling the heat with blogging and staying on top of everything. The truth is, my second child will be arriving in less than two months, and I physically, mentally, and emotionally can’t handle all the stress that blogging, and life in general brings as I normally do. Yeah, I feel a bit like a failure. (I may write a separate post on this later.) But this post really helped me re-evaluate my thinking.
I think this is something every book blogger should read and take into consideration with their blogging and overall life!
Twitter Hashtags
I actually came across this post via a “share” post that Dani from Perspective Of A Writer put together. (Thanks for sharing, Dani! Or else I probably wouldn’t have found this!) Carrie from Cat on a Bookshelf put together a guide of Twitter hashtags for book bloggers! Yes, you read that right! Check out this very helpful post, here!
I HOPE YOU FIND THESE GREAT POSTS HELPFUL, USEFUL, AND A BIT ENTERTAINING! BE SURE TO GIVE THESE BLOGGERS SOME LOVE BY CHECKING OUT THEIR BLOGS, AND LEAVING A COMMENT OR A LIKE!
I HOPE YOU FIND THESE GREAT POSTS HELPFUL, USEFUL, AND A BIT ENTERTAINING! BE SURE TO GIVE THESE BLOGGERS SOME LOVE BY CHECKING OUT THEIR BLOGS, AND LEAVING A COMMENT OR A LIKE!
Thanks for picking mine!! Self care is so important and usually the first to be disregarded!!
It’s so true! And you are welcome!
Thank you for sharing my post! Gonna go check out some of these others 🙂
Kristen @ Metaphors and Moonlight recently posted…Bookish Musings: Why I Almost Never Give 1-Star Ratings
You are welcome! 😀
Oh how fun! I love this idea for a feature. It definitely helps me find new blog posts/bloggers to check out. And I feel you on blogging pressure, but I just try to remember that I do this for FUN. 🙂
-Lauren
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That is true, Lauren! I think I’m just trying to get some things wrapped up and they aren’t happening as fast as I’d like them too! However, life doesn’t revolve around blogging, so I need to be realistic 😛
I’m glad you liked the post!
Oooh I love this meme! I just came from Kristen’s post on 1-star ratings and loved it. I’m definitely checking out that list of twitter hashtags, too!
Aimee (Aimee, Always) recently posted…Books, Characters and Tropes that Make Me Want to Throw Up or Cry My Eyes Out
Thanks Aimee! I love passing along helpful info from fellow bloggers! That hashtag post is fantastic!