Mar 31 2009
Book Blogger Interview with “So Many Books, So Little Time”
Alrighty, this is the first of my book blogger interview series!! ::trumpets blaring::
Andrea is my first victim participant, and she runs her own book blog review at So Many Books, So Little Time, a blog that she just started on January 10th of this year. And yet, she has managed to write up twice as many posts as I have in the last ten months!
In other words, she’s even more verbose than I am. Way to go Andrea. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. 
To start us off, please tell us about your blog: What kinds of books do you like to review?
My blog is a mix of book reviews, as well as weekly events that have to do with books (Mailbox Mondays, Musing Mondays, Teaser Tuesdays, It’s Tuesday, Where are You?, Waiting on Wednesday, Wednesday Wordle, Booking Through Thursday, Thursday Thoughts, Friday Finds, Friday Fill-In, Weekly Geeks, and The Sunday Salon). I also participate in book challenges and those are on my blog as well.
Recently I’ve been into a big paranormal kick. Mostly the light-hearted, humorous kind, almost paranormal chick-lit if you will, and YA paranormal. I also love chick-lit and will review general fiction and kids books (I teach kindergarten so my students will help me review these books)
I’d love to hear about a favorite book or author that you’ve read recently and why it was your favorite.
I love the House of Night series by P.C. & Kristin Cast. The books just have the right balance of everything…great characters, a little humor, a little suspense, and a great plot!
Tell me a little about yourself.
I have been reading since I was two (at least that’s what my mom tells me). Growing up,my mom always bought me books and I would devour them. Now I love to cuddle up on the couch while my boyfriend is watching TV and devour a book. Whenever someone asks me my hobbies, I say emphatically “Reading and being a Gator fan!”
Do you do a lot of reading challenges? What is a book challenge that you have especially enjoyed?
I do some reading challenges: The Paranormal 999 Challenge, The A to Z Reading Challenge, The Chick-Lit Challenge, The Chick-Lit Challenge 2, What’s In A Name Challenge, and Read Your Name Challenge.
What’s the main source of books for you: Publishing companies, contests online, B&N/Amazon/other bookstores, or the library?
I am pretty new to book reviewing, so for now I most get my books from trading websites. But recently I have been getting a few books from publishers. I would LOVE to get more books from publishing companies and authors to review and I am open to doing author reviews.
How do you keep track of your To Be Read (TBR) pile?
I have a bunch of books that I’d love to read at some time (500ish). They are all in 3 bookcases in my office (it’s a good thing I have such an understanding boyfriend!) But the books that I have to read for book reviews, or book rings, I have in a pile on the bookcase my room. Whenever I get a new book to review, I put it at the bottom of the pile unless there is a certain date that it is needed to be reviewed for.
Do you rate your book reviews, and if so, what is the point system and how do you determine what you give?
I do rate the books that I review. I know that when I go to other blogs, I look for for a rating of each book. It helps to know what I might really be interested in. My rating system is out of 5:
- Hated the book
- Didn’t enjoy the book
- Book was okay - average
- Really enjoyed the book
- Loved the book - a favorite
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That’s it from Andrea at So Many Books, So Little Time. If you’re in the mood for some paranormal or YA books, be sure to check her out! Thanks for hanging out with us today, Andrea!
Havs
PS Do you have a book review blog? Would you be interested in being interviewed by none other than the Great and Mighty Hava? Send me an email through my contact page and we’ll chat. 
