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[Zippergirl]

DJ Zippergirl wrote: " . . . "

Wonder where my post went. Did I get the boot?

[Sue]

Sue wrote: "Pia wrote: "There's a new Helen H. Durrant, and it's read now:

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Thanks Pia. I will check it out."
Got it.

[Chris]

Hmmmm I got shot down for this book yesterday but then found book on my shelf today, go figure. Also approved for

[Jan]

DJ Zippergirl wrote: "DJ Zippergirl wrote: " . . . "

Wonder where my post went. Did I get the boot?"

I saw your blank comment box too DJ-must have been an error as I doubt it was a boot unless you were swearing at everyone LOL

[Adrian]

Sorry for the noob question but when you request a book do you get a notification to let you know if you've been accosted or rejected?

[Chris]

Adrian wrote: "Sorry for the noob question but when you request a book do you get a notification to let you know if you've been accosted or rejected?"

Yes you get an email either way. They either tell you that you got the book please tell us your thoughts or you didn't meet our criteria blah blah blah

[Sue]

Adrian wrote: "Sorry for the noob question but when you request a book do you get a notification to let you know if you've been accosted or rejected?"

Yes you get an email saying you were accepted and now you can download it or you have been denied... Sometime this email comes right away and sometimes within a week or even longer.

[Adrian]

Great thanks for the replies.

[Pia]

But sometimes you don't get an e mail. I've been declined a few times and I found out only when I checked my activity feed. It's not common, but it does happen

[Sue]

Pia wrote: "But sometimes you don't get an e mail. I've been declined a few times and I found out only when I checked my activity feed. It's not common, but it does happen"

That is also true, Pia and Adrian. It has happened to me before.

[Adrian]

Thanks Pia. I've sent a request for one book so will keep an eye out.

[Janet , Moderator]

I haven't booted anything, so it wasn't me. I would say if I'm unhappy with anything. :) Probably a GR glitch.

[Zippergirl]

Adrian: I haven't been accosted yet. But I'm hoping. *jk*

I thought I got censored because I posted a couple quotes from a DNF book. &$*#^@&$@(#& Actually they won't let you post an empty box, so something went wonky

OK got the thumbs down on:
Blood Wedding
Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet

Two thumbs up on:
The Emperors Railroad
Alphabet Everywhere
The Anonymous Man about a cartoonist who wants to disappear

[Pia]

I got Magruder's a while ago. Haven't read it yet though.

Just requested Blood Wedding and also got The Anonymous Man

[Chris]

Kimberley wrote: "I am mostly approved for Penguin but I had a random one the other day from them declining a request, and it's a particularly long-winded, important email explaining all the critical requirements th..."

Can you write 300 page bio on yourself LOL. Seriously I think these publishers like to play games with their reviewers.

[Jan]

DJ Zippergirl wrote: "Adrian: I haven't been accosted yet. But I'm hoping. *jk*

I thought I got censored because I posted a couple quotes from a DNF book. &$*#^@&$@(#& Actually they won't let you post an empty box, so ..."
I've had my eye on the Alphabet Everywhere...I'll keep an eye open for your review!

[Diane Lynch]

Any thoughts on this: I started with NetGalley mid March.
6 declined. All different publishers.
5 approved. One review written. Doing a second review and reading a 3rd book.
4 pending.
Is this similar to your Net Galley experiences. They are ALL different publishers.

[Pia]

I did start with different publishers. I still request from many, but I do have favorites, where I know they have my type of books

[Jen]

Diane Lynch wrote: "Any thoughts on this: I started with NetGalley mid March.
6 declined. All different publishers.
5 approved. One review written. Doing a second review and reading a 3rd book.
4 pending.
Is this simi..."

Sounds familiar. I've been rejected twice by a publisher I'd previously been approved for. Didn't think the review was that bad lol. I think it is sometimes just a question of having too many requests for number of ARCs available and also your review history. My approvals more consistent when I'd written more reviews. I've had 21 approvals now since end of Feb and got through 13.7 of them (nearly finished the 14th). Made sure I've fed back on them all and my reviews generally are not short (check my profile lol)

Just been approved for Die of Shame by Mark Bilingham. Email acceptance was along the lines of only normally send this to professional reviewers but please sign up for newsletter and leave us a review and enjoy the book. I'll take that

Jen

[Janet , Moderator]

I've just had a look at my stats. I've been a NetGalley member now for two years. I've had 98 approvals, 20 declines and given feedback on 77. In the early days I got a few 'read now' which I soon realised were self published books that I didn't actually want to read that much. You live and learn! I've got 10 books now on my shelf, out of those 9 are definite 'want to' reads. I won't request anything now unless I really, really want to read it. Don't need the stress!

I was approved today The Second Chance Shoe Shop The main reason for selecting this was that I know Mel Sherratt and her crime novels and am interested in her foray into 'chick lit', a genre I've read a few times in the past.

[Jan]

Just checked my stats out of curiosity.
I requested my first books A year ago. Have been approved for 93, have reviewed 81.

With that said, I think the biggest thing that comes into play for certain publishers (mostly the bigger ones) is having a good profile filled out. If you don't have a blog (which I don't) make sure you have your Goodreads page listed as well as a link to your Amazon account. The more info, the better.
But after that, other things come into play beyond our control, like they might only have a certain amount to give out. I also heard that sometimes they hold out for bloggers to request the books first, so there may be a delay in hearing back. There are so many variables, so when in doubt, just request! I've been pleasantly surprised many times :)

Janet- I just read a strong review about the book you just got. I'm on the fence about it myself.

[Jan]

I forgot to add my declined requests which are 52. I don't really pay too much attention to those though, as many are requests to UK publishers that I know I won't get, but I try just in case...(it's worked for some!)

[Janet , Moderator]

Which is why I didn't go mad by downloading/buying all the books written so far. I know I'm anal about reading in order (I know, am such a saddo!) but I thought I'd give this one a try when I saw it was on NetGalley.

Looking at my 'declines' it's definitely a mixed bag of publishers, I've had approvals from almost all of them bar a couple, I think.

[Jan]

Janet wrote: "Which is why I didn't go mad by downloading/buying all the books written so far. I know I'm anal about reading in order (I know, am such a saddo!) but I thought I'd give this one a try when I saw i..."

Janet, I'm not sure what a saddo is, but I don't think you are one! ;)
We all need our own system that works for us, or we'd all be out of control. There are so many books I would have already requested if I didn't give myself a boundary. I use the 80% badge as my gauge....the further away I get from that number, I get to go shopping!

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

Janet wrote: "Which is why I didn't go mad by downloading/buying all the books written so far. I know I'm anal about reading in order (I know, am such a saddo!) but I thought I'd give this one a try when I saw i..."

Janet you are definitely NOT a 'saddo'.....

I have 211 approvals, and sent feedback on 97 so far. 137 declines mainly from Harlequin, Penguin, St Martins and Random House. *:D

[Christine]

OK, I looked myself up. 47 approvals, 45 reviewed. I have been rejected 12 times, 3 from Random House UK where I guess I really didn't have a chance. I also had one sad day where I requested 3 books and was rejected for all 3. My first Net Galley book to be approved was on July 28, 2014.

Sandy, to get your "declined" record, hit "profile" button then hit "activity". See dropdown menu on right. Pick "declined".

[[deleted user]]

I've pre-ordered Marcie Steel's The second chance shoe shop. I already have several Netgalley books to review so at £1.99 I thought I'd buy it and save it for my holiday in July to read.

[[deleted user]]

Just had this. Yay!

[[deleted user]]

And this too just now.

[Christine]

Kimberley wrote: "

Just had this. Yay!"

Wow, Kim! Hope people from US can get this. *sprinting to look!!!

[Christine]

Kimberley wrote: "And this too just now.
"

Boy, Kim, this one looks really good too!

[Christine]

Kimberley wrote: "

Just had this. Yay!"

Waaaah!!!! Not for USers.

[Joni]

sounds morbid!

[Paula]

I'm reading Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline for Net Galley. It's an interesting concept.

[Jen]

I'm trying to go cold turkey now. 14 read and reviewed, 7 in reading list and 2 rejections. Need to read a couple to get my % back up now. :o)

[Chris]

Paula wrote: "I'm reading Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline for Net Galley. It's an interesting concept."

I loved that book. Still like the girl law firm books more.

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome to our new Net Galley friends and members

I am not meant to be looking on here, with plenty to choose from with 64-65 books to bring down on my to read Net Galley books.

But you are all tempting me to be naughty...LOL

my next book will be a Net Galley and a sequel to my last book Dead Eye, now reading Back Blast by Mark Greaney.

[Janet , Moderator]

Another approval today and this one had me whooping ...

Daisy in Chains

[[deleted user]]

Nice one Janet! I'm reading it now and it's fantastic as expected!

[Adrian]

I've requested my first two books as a member, Tastes Like Fear by Sarah Hilary and All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker.

Both requested n April 5th and both still pending. I have no history on my account there so am expecting rejection from both but felt I had to dip my toe in the water.

[Jen]

Adrian wrote: "I've requested my first two books as a member, Tastes Like Fear by Sarah Hilary and All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker.

Both requested n April 5th and both still pending. I have no history on m..."

Everyone has to start somewhere. If you like a bit of a paranormal twist to your thrillers, you could try 'The Silent Twin' with Bookouture. They're usually pretty good at accepting, even newbies like us.

[Christine]

Janet wrote: "Another approval today and this one had me whooping ...

Daisy in Chains "

@Janet and Kimberley: Would one of you consider adopting me so I could live in the UK and get to read Daisy in Chains too?

[Sean, Moderator]

Soon as I saw Sharon Bolton name I was straight on Net Galley, too late is has gone !

But for all you members Dave Edlunds book is on to request in the thrillers, our readalong later this summer.

[[deleted user]]

Of course Chris! :-)

[Adrian]

Jenna wrote: "Everyone has to start somewhere. If you like a bit of a paranormal twist to your thrillers, you could try 'The Silent Twin' with Bookouture. They're usually pretty good at accepting, even newbies like us. ."

Thanks Jenna. I may check it out.

[Christine]

Kimberley wrote: "Of course Chris! :-)"

OK, Kim. I'm packing my bags. I'll be there for dinner!

[Christine]

Adrian wrote: "Jenna wrote: "Everyone has to start somewhere. If you like a bit of a paranormal twist to your thrillers, you could try 'The Silent Twin' with Bookouture. They're usually pretty good at accepting, ..."

Jenna do those 3 books need to be read in order?

[Jen]

There are references in book three to the others but the story works well enough as a stand alone too. You may understand the character dynamics a bit better but this is much about the family and the interaction with the main detective. Most characters are entirely new.

[Janet , Moderator]

Chris.... xoxo... anytime! :-)

The book has not been long on NetGalley. I've been checking!

[Paula]

Adrian wrote: "I've requested my first two books as a member, Tastes Like Fear by Sarah Hilary and All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker.

Both requested n April 5th and both still pending. I have no history on m..."

I won All Is Not Forgotten on here. That is a good book. I hope you get it. I kept getting rejected on NetGalley at first so I went with less known authors and publishers and now they email to let me know they have books I can review.