A Book Obsession..: Book Blogger Confessions (9)

Book Blogger Confessions (9)

Oct 01, 2012 by Kt Clapsadl

This meme is hosted by Midnyte Reader and Karen from For What It's Worth on the first and third Monday of each month.

This week's question:

Blogger Envy: Do you have a bad case of blogger envy? Do you covet thy neighbor bloggers book hauls/follower numbers/blog design? How do you tamp down the green eyed monster?

Not usually, I more have the attitude of being happy and supportive of my bloggy friends. Sure there are times where I have a wistful sigh wishing I had gotten a certain book, but then I just take a step back and look at all the books that I do get and just be thankful for that. That being said I just love it when I see a blogger getting something they really wanted or getting quoted in a book *coughs Smash coughs* I know I get crazy excited when I'm quoted so it's great to see it happen for others too.

I do have some envy when I see a blogger getting a new and awesome design. I'd love to rehaul my website, but there's also a good bit of worry involved too, so I just chicken out. Also, there's a money issue there so since I think my design is pretty decent on its own I just let it. I guess I would say that I'm more jealous of their courage to take the plunge than anything.

There is one book that has caused a major case of Blogger envy, and that's Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi. When everyone came back from ALA with copies, I was insanely jealous. I would love to get my hands on that book, but alas it just isn't meant to be and I'll be waiting until release day impatiently.

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Jo @FluidityofTIme · 656 weeks ago

I have sometimes been a little envious that someone's gotten ARC of a book I've been wanting to read ... but I have so many books to read as it is, that I know I'll get around to that coveted one eventually. Definitely helps me keep from getting ARC envy.

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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

That is a very good mind set to have. I'll have to keep that in mind whenever I'm dying for a title
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Karen · 656 weeks ago

I used to jealous of ARC's but then you realize that you have to read and review them all try to find time to read for pleasure and...blah lol

I've had a few incredible things happen for me because of book blogging and it only makes me happy when they happen for others too.
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

What is this reading for pleasure thing? I do not understand those words ;)
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Juhina · 656 weeks ago

haha I also get kind of jealous when I find some people getting a book I've been dying for (such as unravel me by tahereh mafi and the evolution of mara dyer by michelle hodkins!! )

awesome post

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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Yes! Unravel Me is at the very top of my must have list. There are others, but I try not to think about them lest they drive me insane.
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julie@my5monkeys · 656 weeks ago

I hear you about certain books. I borrowed that book and stopped close to 100 pages. I didn't enjoy the main charachter whining. I have passed on that series :(
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Everyone seems to either love or hate Shatter Me, so I'm wondering if the second book will have the same reaction.
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Midnyte Reader · 656 weeks ago

Wow, you've been quoted? That's enviable right there. I get where you're coming from when you just one this *one* certain book and everyone else seems to have it. LOL. Sometimes I feel like Veruca from Willie Wonka when I see books I want.
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Yes, getting quoted is seriously awesome!! And wanting books can be tough, but then I look at the stack already waiting for me and it makes it a little easier.
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Arianne · 656 weeks ago

your site is fine the way it is. it's up there with the other blogs u probably envy :)
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Thank you!
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ephrielle · 656 weeks ago

I wasn't so jealous of Unravel Me. Probably because I am a bit scared to find out what happens. I don't know why I am so terrified of Warren, but I just am. But I do suffer jealously over the trips to ALA or BEA. I want to go at least once and meet other bloggers.

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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Yes, meeting all those other bloggers in person would seriously be awesome!
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@katlb82 · 656 weeks ago

Oh I've got quote envy! I'd love to be quoted!

I always try and remind myself when I get ARC envy that I can actually get the book when its released - and chances are, I wouldn't be able to read it before release day either.

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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Very true on those reminders. I have a hard enough time keeping up with the ARCs that I do get that it is probably a blessing in disguise when I don't get one that I want.
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thehappybooker 26p · 656 weeks ago

It's not the books, followers, or quotes that get me. Sometimes it's the designs, there are some really amazing ones! But usually what I'm most envious of is those beautifully written reviews. When a blogger reviews the same book I read and reviewed but words everything so eloquently that I'm looking at my little raggedy review like "eh, why didn't I say THAT?" lol
BTW I think your blog design is lovely.
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

Thank you about my design. I actually do like it, it just bugs me how dark the background is vs the light text. A little hard on the eyes.

I totally get you on the frustration at not being able to express how you feel in words, but then another blogger does so perfectly.
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Smash_Attack 103p · 656 weeks ago

YAY for quotes! * throws confetti*

Um, I still haven't read Shatter Me.... O.o
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ABook_Obsession 81p · 655 weeks ago

I need to say a disclaimer that Shatter Me seems to be either loved or hated. I haven't seen any happy mediums. That being said, I thought it rocked. ;)
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