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Awesome Shelleyrae! Off to check it out now. :)
I signed up, Shelleyrae. I'll let ya know if I get any of my req'd books. Very cool. Thanks for the info. :)
Me too--I put in requests for 14. Some were even ones I already had on my TBR. :)Thanks Shelleyrae!
I've signed up too. Thanks Shelleyrae.
I already got most of them. Awesome!I got this from Lerner Publishing Group, and I had it on my TBR, so I'm excited. :)
And I got all these from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (and I had Hunger, The SEcret of Ka and Tyger Tyger already on my TBR):
I requested these from Carina Press:
And I didn't get them, but in the email I got, it said:
Unfortunately, the publisher has declined to allow access to the title based on the information provided in your profile. You may want to update your profile to provide more information to the publisher, and try requesting the title again. For example: double-check that you have correct links, provide a direct link to your book review blog (general life bloggers, infrequent bloggers, and new bloggers will be declined), a direct link to your Good Reads, Amazon, and/or LibraryThing profile page (infrequent and new reviewers will be declined, as well as profiles set to private).
I didn't have the direct link to my GR profile in my Net Galley profile, so I did that and re-requested them and so far have gotten two of them, still waiting on the rest.
Others I am still waiting on are:
LOL. Yeah, I requested too many at first, and now I have a lot on my hands. >.< I didn't realize they actually fulfill so many requests.
I signed up last night and received two today! Thanks Shellyrae!I requested and received
I read and reviewed Hunger today all ready!
I'm still waiting on
I think I'm gonna go back and request more. I'm so happy!
new_user wrote: "LOL. Yeah, I requested too many at first, and now I have a lot on my hands. >.< I didn't realize they actually fulfill so many requests."LOl I did the same - I have lots books to read and review now. One done already and working on the second :)
I created a shelf for the ones I have here http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
So far I've gotten:
:) Thanks for the info, Shelleyrae. I'll definitely be heading back over for more requests.
I'm going to create a shelf for mine too, if I get more than I can read/review quickly. :)
I think we have to. In the Goodreads Giveaway rules, it mentions that the FTC demands disclosure if you got it free from the pub.
Even if it's not offered by Goodreads? Is the rule that you have to say that in your review or that you must have an "ARC" or "Free from publisher" shelf?
I think the shelf is adequate, Steph. In fact, I think it's ideal, since you can easily and painlessly assign this tag to many reviews at once. It isn't limited to Goodreads. I just checked and apparently, it's a rule that the FTC established last year for all book bloggers. If you're keeping the book or there's an advertisement or Amazon link to the book anywhere in your review, then you're obligated to disclose if you received your copy free from the pub.See here: http://www.edrants.com/interview-with...
I'm really glad that Goodreads posted that notice or I would have never known, even though I'm apparently included in these guidelines for bloggers.
Hmm, good to know. Thanks, NU!
I've just received an email from NetGalley saying the Kindle button is returning in March, thank god!
I didn't know about this! After the kids go to bed I am signing up!!
So I just signed up and requested some books, does the publisher email me once I am granted a request or do I need to go back and check the NetGalley website?
you will get an email if you request to accepted or denied. but sometimes it may take awhile. Since it will be Saturday I don't think you will get an email about your request til Monday or Tuesday.
You will get an email via netgalley telling you if your request has been approved or not. Some are pretty quick but some can be a few days.Eventually if they like what you see the publishers will add you to their auto approved list in which case approvals are quick
Yay! Hopefully I make the cut. So excited about this.
I got approved for 10 so far I believe. I loaded them up onto my new Sony Pocket. I just got it today for using with my NetGalley ARCs and also library books.( It was on sale for 50 dollars off at Borders so if anyone is thinking of getting one... now is a good time.) I am currently reading
. :)The reason I got the Sony is I knew I would never get through all my galleys if I read them on the computer.
I had gotten Delirium but didn't read it b/c of that whole Kindle problem. Luckily I borrowed a copy. I am so happy that the kindle feature is back next month. I think I literally went insane b/c I couldn't read these on my kindle.I haven't gotten too many titles from Netgallery. So far I have gotten Angelfire by Courtney Moulton and Delrium by Laren Oliver, but they have some great UF reads too. They Had the latest rachel morgan book by kim harrison and also the third sabrina bane book
Mariya wrote: "I had gotten Delirium but didn't read it b/c of that whole Kindle problem. Luckily I borrowed a copy. I am so happy that the kindle feature is back next month. I think I literally went insane b/c I..."I am glad to hear the Kindle function will be back soon. I just knew I wouldn't get them read if I had to read them on the computer. I can't read for long periods of time on a backlit screen. I love the library option with the Sony too. Can't wait to get a card and try it out. :) I have Angelfire as well. Have you read it yet? I think that was one a lot of people wanted. I am trying to decide which to read next. I guess whichever is the closest to expiring. :)
I signed up really quickly while my kids were hanging on me, so I didn't pay attention to expiring dates. I am going to have to go back and check.
Regina wrote: "I signed up really quickly while my kids were hanging on me, so I didn't pay attention to expiring dates. I am going to have to go back and check."Yep most are 60 days. It is easy to forget about them with so many on the TBR and challenge books.
I can read on my computer sometimes, like on the kindle reader. but the reader they have you read on is so UGH! I hate it. I tried and gave up. And I was like ugh, come on come on come on! I need the kindle feature back or I will go insane. I like it was out for about 2 months or something like that but it feels longer.
Thanks for mentioning this site - I just signed up!
I have a problem... I just requested 3 or 4 more! I read the descriptions and they all sound so good! I think next month will be galley month for sure LOL. I have 1 in progress now and will probably start another when I finish. It is addictive. I can't wait to read and review more and introduce people to some books! :)
I am really interested in doing this but I have a kindle so I will be waiting a few months. Do I need to write a lot of reviews on GR to be considered? Also, does it help to have friends? I have just been looking around for things to read next and haven't spent a lot of time building a profile. Any advice appreciated :)
When I first started it they denied my request I think b/c I didn't list my blog then I got approved right away for the book. I think well thought out reviews help. Not just a few sentences. A few paragraphs about what you thought of the book. I don't know how they consider you though.
Try not to order too many at once, pace yourself since you have to write a review when you are done. You don't want to find yourself with 50 reviews to do in one month!LOL
I don't even find that there are many in there that I want to read, only a couple so I think I am okay. Usually only the paranormal young adults, or I browse to see if there are any interesting UF
Kelli wrote: "I am really interested in doing this but I have a kindle so I will be waiting a few months. Do I need to write a lot of reviews on GR to be considered? Also, does it help to have friends? I have..."Most of the publishers there are ok with you posting your reviews here. Just make sure to add the link to direct them to your reviews. I recommend also adding a direct link for the review i made about the book, to this site at the bottom of every review.
If you also have a blog that you keep updated in a regular basis, also add that one in your profile. The more places or active you are at making reviews, the more books publishers will approve. Some like Hachete, Simon and Schruder, etc.; tend to be very selective on whom they approve.
Also, some publishers, like those from Religious/Christian romances. Will probably not approve you if those are not the type of books you normally read. Although they seem to make exceptions when you have an active blog, instead of just posting the reviews here.
I have been rejected by HarperCollins twice (for two different books - only ones I've req'd from them). Other than that, I've rec'd all I've req'd - 9 approved. One was auto-approved, by Harlequin, I'm guessing b/c I've previously read & reviewed 4 for them? Anyway, it never hurts to request, worse case they deny it. Best case, you get to read a free ARC. :DI post a link to my GR reviews at the bottom of each NG review (on their site), like Rossy. I don't have a blog. I have thought about creating one b/c I'm sure it improves your chances of receiving a request from NG. But, never have.
I was denied for HarperTeens, but it was something on my profile I need to update. I re-requested and got approved. HaperCollins is a big publishing company though.
Also, whenever I download a book from NG that opens in Adobe Digital Editions (software, which I do not like to use), I download it to my Bluefire Reader to read on my iTouch/iPad. I don't like being locked down to my computer to read my eBooks, but like having the option, if I want. BlueFire Reader app only available for iGadget, I believe.The reader is free and NG explains how to add their books to it.
BlueFire Site
NetGalley's How-to PDF
Steph, thank you! I woke up to have 2 in my inbox on a Sunday morning, not what I expected -- both from Orbit/Hachette.
I also got very long rview times -- they want the review 2 weeks before publishing date, which for the Rardin book is in June and the other book is in March! Okay, I am super excited. Thanks for posting about this!
Steph wrote: "Also, whenever I download a book from NG that opens in Adobe Digital Editions (software, which I do not like to use), I download it to my Bluefire Reader to read on my iTouch/iPad. I don't like be..."so so lucky. I still have to wait for the kindle button til next month. I hate the adobe reader with great passion. I just couldn't read it on there.
Regina wrote: "Steph, thank you! I woke up to have 2 in my inbox on a Sunday morning, not what I expected -- both from Orbit/Hachette.
[bookcover:The Enterprise of De..."exciting feeling to get them already, isn't it? I remember when I got my first book from them I was super excited XD
I wonder what the issues is with that? I assume you all have it emailed to your @free.kindle.com email address? Fortunately I have a nook, so I will download it to my Nook, but if I only had an iPhone -- I would do what Steph says above. Yeah, I have too many gadgets!
I thought you had a kindle. I don't even know what the issue was. They said there were some problems and they had to disable the kindle button, but I don't believe it would've taken this long to fix.
Yes, sorry for being unclear. I have both a Kindle and a Nook. I have had a Kindle for a long time, but right before Christmas I bought a refubirshed Nook for a great price so I can check out library books and to enhance book sharing with friends. I can now share books on both Nook and Kindle which is awesome. As if I need more books to read! :)
Amazon and Netgalley had to work out the issues the new loan feature caused - the publishers don't want people able to loan ARCs. Anyway they have said that the Kindle function will be reactivated at the start of March. I use Bluefire to read on my iPod - some of the publishers are now formatting for that - Orbit did for Green Eyed Demon and that makes it tons easier.You do have to watch those expiry dates - especially with the larger publishers. They are serious about deadlines and do check your reviews. Harlequin and Carina Press are the most likely to approve requests in my experience :)
I figured it was a contract issue. Thanks for explaining!
Congrats on your new ones, Regina. Enjoy!Hang in there, Kindlers, they'll have it fixed soon. :)
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Basically they have publishers offering a mix of ARC's and already published for review. Choose books you are interested in from the catalogue and make your requests. Then you get a yes or no answer from the publisher basically.
They are Ebooks - so you need to be able to read them on your computer or an ereader/Kindle/Ipod etc. You don't have to be a blogger or anything - I only have GoodReads basically and so far I have gotten every book Ive requested.
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