| Blog/Website Name: Book Plus Heart - bookplusheart.weebly.com Blogger: Traci How long have you been blogging? Since July 2015 |  |
What made you start blogging? I found a book through B&N and it had an interesting premise. So I purchased it. It was a sweet YA story. There were many great parts in it, but also things I thought needed work. I was the first person to write a review for the book on Goodreads and the author hit me up with a message asking for feedback. After a few exchanges I realized it was fun helping the author. Work in a Library my life already revolves around books so why not have a hobby that allow me to help in a different way. After talking to my husband for a bit, he was totally on board with the blog idea for me. It allowed me to have an outlet to talk about my books and not bore him every time I want to share stuff. It has become a hobby and passion. I enjoy writing, creating, venting, swooning over these books.
What is it you enjoy most about being a book blogger/reviewer? I love getting to talk to authors and find out more about them. One reason this came about was because Ali Dean, a young adult author of the series, Pepped Jones, allowed some of us (her fans) to get ARC's in exchange for reviews. I was totally all over that. I realized though only writing my review on GoodReads and Amazon didn’t seem like enough to get the word out about her book. So I created Book Plus Heart blog and a new passion of mine formed. So to answer your question: Talking, exchanging and helping authors. Authors to me are like movie stars. I get so excited talking to them online. I hope someday I can get to some book events and meet these amazing writers.
What is your preferred genre that you read/review? Most of my favorite books fall into these categories: YA Sports Contemporary; Paranormal specifically – Werewolves/ Shapeshifters; ANYTHING Pride and Prejudice adapted. Totally sucker for Jane Austen retellings.
Favourite read so far in 2015: Well some of the books that I read didn’t come out this year that became my favorites, but I will give you the top 2 that came out in 2015.- Pepped up Forever by Ali Dean (it was the last book in the series and I was so excited)
- The Heir by Kiera Cass (Book 4 in the Selection Series)
Favourite author: This I believe is an unfair question. I have favorite authors for different genres... SO... Overall Austen! Hands down. That women knew how to make you laugh, cry, and smile with glee.Favorite…
New Adult author is Kaylee Ryan. I haven't spoken to her nor have I done an ARC's for her. I have purchased every single one of her books and I enjoyed most of them immensely.
Favorite YA... I can't there are too many. Ali Dean, Ginger Scott, Kelly Orem.
Historical Romance Lisa Kleypas, hands down!
Favourite book: Again, How am I supposed to just pick ONE! There is no way. I can tell you which books I have read more times than I can count. - Divergent by Veronica Roth
- The Selection by Kiera Cass
- Anywhere With You by Kaylee Ryan
- Pepper Up by Ali Dean
- Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
and OF COURSE
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Where can we find you? At work in the reference department of downtown city Library. Oh do you mean like country wise? USA Virginia is where we are currently stationed. You can also find me at the park with my son or B&N cafe!
Any additional comments? Thank you Kathleen for doing this. It was super fun. I am excited to read about other bloggers. What a great idea.
What is it you enjoy most about being a book blogger/reviewer? I love getting to talk to authors and find out more about them. One reason this came about was because Ali Dean, a young adult author of the series, Pepped Jones, allowed some of us (her fans) to get ARC's in exchange for reviews. I was totally all over that. I realized though only writing my review on GoodReads and Amazon didn’t seem like enough to get the word out about her book. So I created Book Plus Heart blog and a new passion of mine formed. So to answer your question: Talking, exchanging and helping authors. Authors to me are like movie stars. I get so excited talking to them online. I hope someday I can get to some book events and meet these amazing writers.
What is your preferred genre that you read/review? Most of my favorite books fall into these categories: YA Sports Contemporary; Paranormal specifically – Werewolves/ Shapeshifters; ANYTHING Pride and Prejudice adapted. Totally sucker for Jane Austen retellings.
Favourite read so far in 2015: Well some of the books that I read didn’t come out this year that became my favorites, but I will give you the top 2 that came out in 2015.- Pepped up Forever by Ali Dean (it was the last book in the series and I was so excited)
- The Heir by Kiera Cass (Book 4 in the Selection Series)
Favourite author: This I believe is an unfair question. I have favorite authors for different genres... SO... Overall Austen! Hands down. That women knew how to make you laugh, cry, and smile with glee.Favorite…
New Adult author is Kaylee Ryan. I haven't spoken to her nor have I done an ARC's for her. I have purchased every single one of her books and I enjoyed most of them immensely.
Favorite YA... I can't there are too many. Ali Dean, Ginger Scott, Kelly Orem.
Historical Romance Lisa Kleypas, hands down!
Favourite book: Again, How am I supposed to just pick ONE! There is no way. I can tell you which books I have read more times than I can count. - Divergent by Veronica Roth
- The Selection by Kiera Cass
- Anywhere With You by Kaylee Ryan
- Pepper Up by Ali Dean
- Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
and OF COURSE
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Where can we find you? At work in the reference department of downtown city Library. Oh do you mean like country wise? USA Virginia is where we are currently stationed. You can also find me at the park with my son or B&N cafe!
Any additional comments? Thank you Kathleen for doing this. It was super fun. I am excited to read about other bloggers. What a great idea.
Thankyou for your time Traci! I am glad you could be apart of this segment!
- Kathleen xo
- Kathleen xo
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