I've been sort of overwhelmed with all of the review requests I've been getting. Here's the problem: I love doing these reviews and reading books that may not yet be known by a wider audience but it's a lot of work. On top of that, my TBR list just keeps growing and growing and I haven't been able to do much of anything about it. I have stacks and stacks of books that have been on the TBR for a ridiculous amount of time. I'm posting new reviews almost everyday for books that I've been solicited to review (#bookbloggerproblems, I know) and I'm booked through July.
So as of right now, I'll finish my obligations for July and then I'll have all of August to read and review what I want to read when I want to read it! Guys, I joined a TBR challenge at the beginning of the year and since you can't count library books, I am seriously failing! I need to get on that.
Here's how I hope I'm feeling in September:
So, what do you all do when you get overwhelmed?
Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI've noticed a lot of review books on your blog lately! I think it'll be a nice change of pace for you to get to some of your TBR (I'm also doing the Mount TBR Challenge). I think I need to do the opposite and get to some review books...haha, whups!
ReplyDeleteBook blogger problems indeed :)
I just get really excited about supporting new books and new authors. It's hard for me to say no!
DeleteI can understand how you feel. I try to mix up a review book, and personal book but sometimes review books trump personal copies. I hope you get to recharge and enjoy the books on your tbr pile.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I need to get through the review books quicker so I don't disappoint with long lead times.
DeleteI'm in the same boat except you read much faster than I do (which is probably why I'm behind in the first place!). I'm planning to stop accepting review books too but probably for longer than a month. Happy recharging!
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I think it's good to have balance when it comes to reading. I hope you have a good recharge as well!
DeleteI think it's a great decision. I know you probably don't accept all books for review, but if it gets overwhelming it's better to take some time off before it gets boring.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get overwhelmed I lie in bed and watch The Golden Girls until I feel better. always works.
Also, that kitten is the cuteness.
I definitely don't take every book I get for review; I just couldn't do it. You're so right; I don't want to get bored so recharging should be good for me.
DeleteGolden Girls is a solid show!!!
I think it is awesome. I only book 8 reviews a month...that way i can read my books too.
ReplyDeleteI may need to put that rule in place for myself.
DeleteYou're wise to know your limits and give yourself a break! I'm really, really bad about overextending myself -- I just hate saying "no." Of course when I accept books for review, it could be months -- or even years -- before I get to them. I make no bones about that, though; I mean, we're not professionals. We're book lovers doing the best we can. I'm sure you'll feel energized after your August break!
ReplyDeleteYes! I have a hard time saying no in all facets of my life. I hate being disappointing!
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