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message 951: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Thanks, Sue. Just don't want cliffhangers.


message 953: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments You now officially must quit your day job, Sandy!


message 954: by Sean, Moderator (new)

Sean Peters | 10512 comments Mod
On Net Galley today, a read now, do not need to request

The Wrecking Crew by Taylor Zajonc


message 955: by Sean, Moderator (new)

Sean Peters | 10512 comments Mod
Read three Net Galley Books in a week, now reading.

Swerve by Vicki Pettersson


message 956: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Just received Nowhere Girl Nowhere Girl by Ruth Dugdall by Ruth Dugdall

Boy am I HAPPY!


message 957: by Janet , Moderator (new)

Janet  | 5302 comments Mod
I've received an email from the publisher offering me the same book Sue. Bit of a surprise! And a nice one. Not read any by this author before.


message 958: by Janet , Moderator (new)

Janet  | 5302 comments Mod
Oh heck, I got Humber Boy a while ago! Just realised it's the same author! :-) Sadly my brain is MIA!!


message 959: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Janet wrote: "I've received an email from the publisher offering me the same book Sue. Bit of a surprise! And a nice one. Not read any by this author before."

I have read Humber Boy B Humber Boy B by Ruth Dugdall and loved it so much I bought The Woman Before Me The Woman Before Me by Ruth Dugdall The Sacrificial Man The Sacrificial Man by Ruth Dugdall .


message 960: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments I just got approved for Pretending to Dance. Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain by Diane Chamberlain. HAPPY!!


message 961: by Christine (last edited Oct 04, 2015 06:54AM) (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments I also just got a letter from River Grove publishing asking me to review Live to Air: An Ethan Benson Thriller. Live to Air An Ethan Benson Thriller by Jeffrey L. Diamond . Jeffrey L. Diamond, a thriller taking place in New York City. It's written by a 20/20 producer. Looks interesting.

Do you guys get lots of requests from publishers? I've just had a couple recently. Kind of makes you feel good a publisher wants to you read a free copy of their client's book.


message 962: by Janet , Moderator (new)

Janet  | 5302 comments Mod
Well I see it as a compliment, Christine! They clearly like your reviews! ;0)


message 963: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments I agree, Janet. I am just glad I liked the first book of theirs that I reviewed.


message 964: by HornFan2 (last edited Oct 03, 2015 06:42PM) (new)

HornFan2  (hornfan2) | 235 comments Christine wrote: "I also just got a letter from River Grove publishing asking me to review Live to Air: An Ethan Benson Thriller. Live to Air An Ethan Benson Thriller by Jeffrey L. Diamond. [author:J..."

I'm pre-approved to read anything listed by Brash Books on Netgalley, had two invites also so far and gotten three e-mails wanting me to request books.


Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (sandyj21) | 5101 comments I was also invited to read Nowhere Girl Nowhere Girl by Ruth Dugdall by Ruth Dugdall. Super excited! *:D


Sandysbookaday (taking a midwinter break) (sandyj21) | 5101 comments Christine wrote: "You now officially must quit your day job, Sandy!"

I wish Chris! *:D


message 967: by Sean, Moderator (new)

Sean Peters | 10512 comments Mod
Brash Books have some good books Christine


message 968: by Christine (last edited Oct 04, 2015 06:54AM) (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments HornFan2 (Mich) wrote: "Christine wrote: "I also just got a letter from River Grove publishing asking me to review Live to Air: An Ethan Benson Thriller. [bookcover:Live to Air: An Ethan Benson Thriller|25..."

That is great, HF2. It's cool to be hounded to read books!


message 969: by Sean, Moderator (new)

Sean Peters | 10512 comments Mod
Well went through my profile today.

Had 70 books approved

Reviewed 14

Turned down is also 14.

My percentage is 20% ratio (not good)

and just approved another book.

The Kill Box (Jamie Sinclair, #3) by Nichole Christoff


message 970: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Apparently good enough, Sean, lol!


message 971: by Scott (new)

Scott Bell | 50 comments Net Galley question for the group. I had several people request a title for review, then fail to review it. What is the protocol for following up with Net Galley reviewers to see if they intend to move forward?


message 972: by Diane S ☔ (new)

Diane S ☔ | 2077 comments Approval for The Two-Family House The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman


message 973: by Sean, Moderator (last edited Oct 06, 2015 03:53AM) (new)

Sean Peters | 10512 comments Mod
Not Sure Scott, Janet might be able to help.

But rarely I do get messages from the publishers chasing me, but I do intend on reading all the books I have to review, it just takes time.


message 974: by Scott (new)

Scott Bell | 50 comments Sean wrote: "Not Sure Scott, Janet might be able to help.

But rarely I do get messages from the publishers chasing me, but I do intend on reading all the books I have to review, it just takes time."


Thanks, Sean. I didn't so much want to chastise as to get a feel for the reviewer's timeline. Not being familiar with Net Galley, I didn't know if there was a protocol, or a way reviewers would prefer to be approached. (If at all.) :)


message 975: by Janet , Moderator (new)

Janet  | 5302 comments Mod
I don't know how it works for self published but I'm aware many authors are not even aware their book is on NetGalley. Especially the bigger names with publishing houses behind them. I'd be aggrieved if an author contacted me chasing me up on a book. Occasionally NetGalley will get in touch but I see them as agents, the middle man. A publisher might get in touch to offer a book but I don't think I've ever been chased. Equally I would hate to think of folks taking advantage of the notion of free books. Like someone said there's libraries for that. It's a great concept but it should be used with a modicum of respect. Hence I really think before I request.


message 976: by Scott (new)

Scott Bell | 50 comments Janet wrote: "I don't know how it works for self published but I'm aware many authors are not even aware their book is on NetGalley. Especially the bigger names with publishing houses behind them. I'd be aggrie..."

Thanks, Janet. I don't know how it works for self-published either. My publisher supplied me with a list of those approved, including email addresses. I'm reluctant to reach out to those who haven't reviewed, except to say "thank you" for the interest.

However...we all know how vital reviews are to unknown authors, so the temptation is manifest.


message 977: by Janet , Moderator (new)

Janet  | 5302 comments Mod
That I can understand, Scott. I give feedback even when I've not finished a book and say this book wasn't for me. Maybe ask your publisher to do the asking via Netgalley so that they email those on your list. No harm if seeing if that's option for you. :)


message 978: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Just approved for Dark Corners Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell by Ruth Rendell

I'm very happy. Wanted to read this book.


message 979: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Congrats, Sue. Looks to be a stand alone. Look forward to your review.


message 980: by Carrie (new)

Carrie (boombaby13) | 23 comments Scott wrote: "Net Galley question for the group. I had several people request a title for review, then fail to review it. What is the protocol for following up with Net Galley reviewers to see if they intend t..."

I have no idea about a protocol with contacting users but I will say that there are several ways people prioritize their reads as most have a lot going on at one time. If your book was put up after the publish date or very near it then those that requested may have very well put it to the side to keep up with the ones the dates haven't come up on yet. Just a thought as I don't know that is the case with yours or not though.


message 981: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Christine wrote: "Congrats, Sue. Looks to be a stand alone. Look forward to your review."

Yes, it is a stand alone. I saw she has written many books.I also just ordered the following books:
The Missing One The Missing One by Lucy Atkins by Lucy Atkins

The Other Child The Other Child by Lucy Atkins by Lucy Atkins

Trust Me, I'm Trouble Trust Me, I'm Trouble (Trust Me, #2) by Mary Elizabeth Summer by Mary Elizabeth Summer

Bird Box Bird Box by Josh Malerman by Josh Malerman

Behind Closed Doors Behind Closed Doors (DCI Louisa Smith #2) by Elizabeth Haynes by Elizabeth Haynes

Now I just have to isolate myself and enjoy!


message 982: by Scott (new)

Scott Bell | 50 comments Carrie wrote: "Scott wrote: "Net Galley question for the group. I had several people request a title for review, then fail to review it. What is the protocol for following up with Net Galley reviewers to see if..."

Thanks!


message 983: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Nice haul, Sue. I want to read all those but the middle one.


message 984: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Christine wrote: "Nice haul, Sue. I want to read all those but the middle one."

Thanks Christine.What's wrong with the middle one, except I think I read this 2nd book in the series was not so great, like the 1st?


Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'? (whatchatreadin) Scott wrote: "Janet wrote: "I don't know how it works for self published but I'm aware many authors are not even aware their book is on NetGalley. Especially the bigger names with publishing houses behind them...."

I've had a couple of authors contact me through NetGalley after I have said I would be interested in hearing more from them and have added me to their blog or notify me directly when a new book is coming out.


message 986: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Sue wrote: "Christine wrote: "Nice haul, Sue. I want to read all those but the middle one."

Thanks Christine.What's wrong with the middle one, except I think I read this 2nd book in the series was not so gre..."


I don't know. I looked at #1 in the series, and it would probably be OK, but I've seen others I want to read more. Plus, I have to really really want to read something before committing to a trilogy type thing.


message 987: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Christine wrote: "Sue wrote: "Christine wrote: "Nice haul, Sue. I want to read all those but the middle one."

Thanks Christine.What's wrong with the middle one, except I think I read this 2nd book in the series wa..."


Okay.


message 988: by Sean, Moderator (new)

Sean Peters | 10512 comments Mod
Just Finished

Swerve by Vicki Pettersson

then approved two books !

For the Dignified Dead by Michael Genelin

and


The Last Good Place by Robin Burcell


message 989: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Congrats, Sean!

I just got approved for The Right Wrong Thing. The Right Wrong Thing by Ellen Kirschman . Ellen Kirschman. I am super excited about this one!!

*rubbing hands with glee*


message 990: by Sue (new)

Sue (coccotoro) | 2087 comments Christine wrote: "Congrats, Sean!

I just got approved for The Right Wrong Thing. The Right Wrong Thing by Ellen Kirschman. Ellen Kirschman. I am super excited about this one!!

Congrats Christine!
..."



message 991: by Elaine (new)

Elaine | 146 comments I am not approved for this one - still waiting to hear - but just to give you all a heads up - new Tess Gerritson is on Netgalley that was not there this morning! Called Playing with Fire! Go press that button!


message 992: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments Must be UK, Elaine. I was turned down for that one a couple months ago.


message 993: by Elaine (new)

Elaine | 146 comments Damn, I just looked again and it is UK, Commonwealth and Europe. I hope i have better luck than you did!


message 994: by [deleted user] (new)

Playing with fire is a fantastic book.


message 995: by Christine (new)

Christine (clt04) | 4838 comments I'll have to get in line at the library for it, Kim. I saw your review. (-:


message 996: by Chris (last edited Oct 08, 2015 08:29AM) (new)

Chris | 267 comments I just got approved for Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz . I so happy. This makes up for all the books I got turned down for.


message 997: by Dorie - Cats&Books :) (last edited Oct 08, 2015 08:06AM) (new)

Dorie  - Cats&Books :)  (dorie--catsbooks) | 168 comments I just got approved for The Shut Eye by Belinda Bauer "Shut Eye" by Belinda Bauer and "Exposure" by Helen Dumore. The pic for Exposure isn't on here yet, probably because it's not being published until next April.(well and it doesn't have a cover pic yet) I like both of these authors :)


Dorie  - Cats&Books :)  (dorie--catsbooks) | 168 comments Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Oh dear....I have just had another 4 approved....The Good Neighbour by A.J. Banner The Good Neighbour
Highway 7: Four Dark Tales
[book:Six Proud Walkers|213935..."


I know how you feel I just got approved for 4 today, but they aren't being published until after January. I'm not requesting anything now until a March pub date, need to spread them out or I get a little nervous


message 999: by Janet , Moderator (new)

Janet  | 5302 comments Mod
I really enjoyed The Shut Eye, Dorie.


Dorie  - Cats&Books :)  (dorie--catsbooks) | 168 comments Janet wrote: "I really enjoyed The Shut Eye, Dorie."

looking forward to it. I will look up your review Janet.


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