Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion
NetGalley Challenge
>
NetGalley October 2016
date
newest »
newest »
I haven't really been reading my NetGalleys this month either. Actually, I haven't been reading too much in general. I did just start a NetGalley though, so hopefully I'll be able to add a review soon. I've been good about not requesting at least. Good luck with Heartless, Alison! That one looks really good. I have a hold on it from my library, but I don't think I'll have time to read it when I expect it to be available..
Woohoo just got approved for all of my requests including Heartless. Sooo excited. Now I just need to force them into Wobble somehow....
Yay, Alison! Can't wait to see what you think of Heartless.
Yeah me too!! Thanks for letting me know that it was up as something that could be requested, Alison. I've just requested and am now crossing my fingers in hope!
Thanks all. Just need to finish my current Netgalley then I'll abandon all plans and start on Heartless.I didn't spot it at first as there is no cover up. Good luck with your request.
a: How many books on your NetGalley shelfb: What books are on your NG shelf
c: What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
a: What books you read:
books read:
five stars 10/14/16:
10/3/16 five stars:
10/15/16 4 starsb: Link(s) to your review(s)**
Lone Wolf
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Big Book Of Jack The Ripper
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Candidate
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
Mod
I'm feeling guilty about all of the books added to my shelf this month so trying to balance out with a couple of reviews.
review
reviewHopefully a couple more to come soon
a: How many books on your NetGalley shelf:4b: What books are on your NG shelf:
,
,
,
c: What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
a: What books you read:
books read:
five stars 10/14/16:
10/3/16 five stars:
10/15/16 4 starsb: Link(s) to your review(s)**
Lone Wolf
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Big Book Of Jack The Ripper
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Candidate
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
Connie N. wrote: Nope, I'm just feeling guilty because I've been ..."Me, too! Well, I'm not sure I feel guilty about it, but I've been reading magazines that piled up and books that have been sitting on my shelf for a long time, now that my percentage is inching closer to 80 percent. I started the month strong.... Hoping to get a review posted tomorrow!
I have a Netgalley question. I received an email about a book (All Our Wrong Todays) and the link said "Request on NetGalley." When I went to go check it out, it said "you've been invited to view this book." I had no idea that I'd been invited and the email I received didn't say that. Most times I click through and have to request it. Is there a place to find invites?Also, I have had a goal in mind to get pre-approved by publishers, but I don't see that link anymore. Anyone know where that is?
Madeline {Plan to Happy} wrote: "I have a Netgalley question. I received an email about a book (All Our Wrong Todays) and the link said "Request on NetGalley." When I went to go check it out, it said "you've been i..."It means that you go to the book that it names in your message and download it to review, hope that helps,
But when I got the message, it says nothing about being invited. It said to go request it.
Was the email from Netgalley or directly from the publisher? I've had emails from the publisher to tell me about books they think I'd like with a link to request on Netgalley. When I've followed the link I found I was pre approved and could download immediately. I don't think there's any way to find these on Netgalley. I think you're dependant on the email although I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.In terms of getting auto approval from a publisher I think you're dependant on the publisher. I've had cases where I've requested a book posted a review and then been notified I'm auto approved for any other title. In another case I received an email from the publisher to say they were looking for bloggers/reviewers to add to their list for auto approval and to contact them if you're interested.
If you're auto approved there's a link on the left hand side of the find titles page beside read now, most requested etc. I don't think it picks up widgets for particular books you've been sent by the publisher though.
Thanks, Alison! All of that is very helpful. I think the email was from NetGalley. It had the usual "Request from NetGalley" button at the bottom.
I've gotten an email direct from the publisher and had the same situation occur, where I could download immediately. That was was four books and killed my percentage when I wasn't even sure I wanted to read them!
It's looking like I'm only going to finish 1 or maybe 2 more NetGalleys this month for a grand total of 2 or 3 books and I probably won't have time to read any next month because I am moving and won't have much time for physical reading while packing etc. (Plus, I have a bunch of highly anticipated books from the library that I need to prioritize before I move and have to give them all back. I actually have many more than I can reasonably read before moving and will probably have to get back in the queue at my new library all over again.)
This is a problem for me because there are at least 10 books that I currently want to request, but I probably won't have time to get to them for a couple of months, but my resolve is failing! I've been so good about not requesting... I feel like I need a support group. lol I may just request them all.
I feel your pain, Kristie! I also have a hard time juggling my NetGalley books and my library books. There are never enough hours in the day to read all I want to, so there's a real need to limit my requests. Keep up your resolve not to order more--you'll be happier about it when you don't have a huge backlog to catch up on.
Thanks, Connie. :) I caved and requested a few, but at least not all of them. I got Fat Fridays and The Orphan's Tale.
I have a request in for The Girl in the Garden right now and may add I See You, but I'm trying to be good. lol
My rate is still 89%, so I'm good there, but I do feel bad when I have a bunch that haven't been reviewed. I have 9 on my shelf right now, which will take me a while.
I'm back to 4 books on my shelf ,3 of them are nonfiction , and one is a thriller
I've gotten to a point with my Netgalley percentage where either a new approved book or a new piece of feedback sent will only effect my percentage 1%. How strange. But I mean, good as well. It means I can't like drop down below 50% unless something really weird goes on.
Or you go nuts and request like 50 books :)I'm at that stage too but finding it difficult to make it up to 80% as a result. Think I need about 9 more reviews to get there but as I keep requesting I'm not optimistic
I'm at the same point. I got two new books and my percentage only went down 2%. I agree that it's good, but I'm also a slow reviewer, so it takes forever for it to go back up and just a few minutes for it to go down.
I'm glad the publishing world slows down at the end of the year - it's given me a chance to catch up! I also like being able to chip away at ARCs as the mood strikes instead of right before the deadline. ...I'm sure I just jinxed myself by saying that, but for the moment it's nice! ;)
Haha. Oh I never actually realised that the publishing world slows down at the end of the year, but I suppose it does make sense...
a: How many books on your NetGalley shelf:2b: What books are on your NG shelf:
,
c: What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
a: What books you read:
books read:
five stars 10/14/16:
10/3/16 five stars:
10/15/16 4 stars
10/23/16
DNF10/24/16b: Link(s) to your review(s)**
Lone Wolf
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Big Book Of Jack The Ripper
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Candidate
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
Evil Angels: The Case of Lindy Chamberlain
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
Shelf count 30Ratio 44%
To read:
I had a good month, actually. Read a bunch but also opened a lot of the books I'd had on shelf for a while and then closed them with a polite response to the publisher saying I did not finish. So above is only what's left from the beginning of the month.
Below are the reviews:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... 5 starsEnd of Month: 26 on shelf
60%
I got the third book that I requested, The Girl in the Garden.
I also finished and reviewed book 2 for the month, Accidentally Overweight: The 9 Elements That Will Help You Solve Your Weight-Loss Puzzle.
Accidentally Overweight review
Beginning of the MonthHow many books on Your Shelf: 6
Books to read
Updated ratio: 93%
Books added During the Month
Books I read
Reviews
Slow Burn: ★★★★ My Review
Wilde Side: ★★★ My Review
Fourth Down: ★★ My Review
Like Fresh Fallen Snow: ★★★★ My Review
Necessary Evil: ★★★ My Review
Death and Her Devotion: ★★★ My Review
Touchdown: ★★★★★ My Review
End of the Month:
c: Your updated shelf count: 7
d: Your updated books to read
e: Your updated ratio
92%
a: How many books on your NetGalley shelf:0b: What books are on your NG shelf:
c: What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
a: What books you read:
books read:
five stars 10/14/16:
10/3/16 five stars:
10/15/16 4 stars
10/23/16
DNF10/24/16,
10/29/16 five starsb: Link(s) to your review(s)**
Lone Wolf
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Big Book Of Jack The Ripper
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
The Candidate
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
Evil Angels: The Case of Lindy Chamberlain
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
http://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
10/30/16 5 starshttp://labyrinthofstories.booklikes.c...
What your Netgalley feedback ratio is:80
Hi Karen (or anyone else really), when will we be getting next month's thread open. Have I missed it?
Well post my review today sometime, been having a migraine headace
Mod
Start of Month:
Books on Shelf : 3
Books:
Feedback ratio: 96%
FINISHED
reviewADDED
End of Month:
Books on shelf: 3
Feedback Ratio:96%
October 1:Feedback Ratio: 83%
Books on shelf: 25
Read: 6
Books on shelf: 29
Feedback Ratio: 81%
Nothing But Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Under the Radar: New YA You Might Have Missed (other topics)The Art of Keeping Secrets (other topics)
The Sun Is Also a Star (other topics)
Faithful (other topics)
The Other Einstein (other topics)
More...
Currently keeping fingers and everything else crossed that I get approved for Heartless by Marissa Meyer