I Finished Voting

I just finished up voting for the Goodreads Choice Awards 2014.

Now, let me say that I did not read a single one of the books that I voted for, but I also did not read a single book I didn’t vote for.

I like to stay balanced, and I thought I did so. So how did I vote, and why did I vote?

I voted for authors, typically, or for books I was rooting for. For instance, I voted for Andy Weir’s The Martian for Best Debut Goodreads Author. I did this because I like the story of this book – an author putting up chapters on his site, and scientists getting into it – so I was rooting for it.

I just didn’t read it. Yeah, I’ve got a 3-year-old…and a penchant for excuses.

So if you see my votes, I just wanted you to know that was my general strategy. Oh, and sometimes I liked the cover…or the title…or the subject.

But at least I voted, which is something you might take umbrage with as well. I’m not sure.

Anyways…I’ll be going now, but maybe I’ll see you in the comments.

The Martian