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Book Blogger Hop for September 24, 2010: 09/24/10

I'm completely buried in research, writing and group projects for graduate school. The two largest projects I'm working on are term papers. One is on how GIS (map databases) can aid (or hinder) the response in a disaster. The other one is about the role of blogging in libraries. I will begin reading in greater detail on that subject next week.

Meanwhile my son has finished his first month of third grade. He's very happy, much happier than he was at the start of second grade. He's also started reading well beyond his age level where as last year he was behind in his reading skills. He has discovered Roger Zelazny and is working through Night of the Lonesome October. He also wants to start the Harry Potter series.

Harriet meanwhile continues to love to sing and to draw. She can hear a song once or twice and have the lyrics memorized. Her artwork has take leaps forward since her birthday. I guess something clicked in her brain and she's starting to observe better how things look and is making good efforts to draw from life.

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Comment #1: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 14:08:02

Lacey

Wow! You sound very organized! That's awesome! Hope you have a great weekend! (I'm already a follower) The Delusional Diaries

Comment #2: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:20:40

Pussreboots

I used to have a complex calendar that planned out my reviews for months in advance. That level of organization took all the fun out of blogging.

Comment #3: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 15:22:43

Stephanie N

I'm visiting from the blog hop and am already a follower. Good luck with your grad research. I look back upon mine with fond remembrances, although the work was difficult, as that was where I re-developed my love for writing and research. I found the more research I did, the more I was buried in it, the more I loved it. I am actually considering going back for my PhD (when the kids are older). Where you find time to fit in a family, blog, and do you research is beyond me though. Have a great weekend! Stephanie

Comment #4: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:25:40

Pussreboots

My day goes like this: kids to school, breakfast at my local coffee shop where I sit and do my homework for the week, home for chores or a trip to the library, freelance writing, reading for research, pick up oldest from school, more homework while he's doing his, pick up youngest from school, dinner, kids to bed, blogging, bedtime. Weekends are when I do most of my reading for fun.

Comment #5: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 15:51:33

Hafsah

Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I'm following you back. Hafsah IceyBooks

Comment #6: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:31:55

Pussreboots

You're welcome. Thank you for the return follow.

Comment #7: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 15:53:08

Bev

Thanks for stopping by mine!

I think it's so cool that your son has discovered Zelazny. I loved him when I was in my SF phase.

Comment #8: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:31:55

Pussreboots

I didn't discover Zelazny until I wan undergrad. I'm thrilled to see him reading him now.

Comment #9: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 16:04:49

Shera (Book Whispers)

I know what you mean! It's always hard to stop reading and find time to write reviews.

Comment #10: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:36:06

Pussreboots

I don't always have my computer with me to write reviews but I always have a book with me.

Comment #11: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 16:51:58

Vasilly

S, I think you are so amazing! You write a ton of reviews plus you're a mother and a student! I hope you share more info with us later on about your projects. They sound really interesting. Have a great weekend.

Comment #12: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:43:56

Pussreboots

I don't feel amazing. Maybe overwhelmed at times but I am falling into a new routine. I will be reviewing all the books I read for my research since that's just about the only thing I'm reading right now. I'm also posting my free form thoughts on my projects on Facebook.

Comment #13: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 17:02:33

michelle

I like your idea of lists-you at least always have something to write about. It is difficult to write posts with little ones in our lives. Sometimes by the time I get my daughter to bed I'm too sleepy to write well. Great to read your answer!

Comment #14: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:43:56

Pussreboots

I don't force myself to write a review on nights when I'm too tired or too busy to write. Some nights I'll write two. It all works out.

Comment #15: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 17:30:19

Melissa

Wow...you have so many reviews ready to post. Does that mean you mostly review backlist titles? How do you decide which of the reviews that you already have written that you're going to post?

Comment #16: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:54:37

Pussreboots

Three quarters of what I review comes from my local library. The remaining quarter is divided evenly between review books and my personal collection. I use a random number generator to decide which review to post next unless I have a specific need to publish on a given date.

Comment #17: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 17:47:51

darla d

I'm glad to hear your son is happier at school this year! That can make such a difference.

I am feeling so much better about my backlog of reviews. Thanks for posting that! Eventually we'll get through them, right? I refuse to let it feel like a chore. :-)

Comment #18: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:59:47

Pussreboots

Things worked out OK last year but it started out rough. There just wasn't good communication between the teacher and the parents at first. I stopped worrying about getting all my reviews done in a timely manner about two years ago. Been much happier for it.

Comment #19: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 17:56:05

Angela

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Sounds like your son is going to start devouring books soon! I'm always happy when I hear about kids that love to read.

That's a good method for reviewing. Right now I'm still trying to keep on top of mine, but it is time consuming! LOL

Have a great weekend :)

Comment #20: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:03:57

Pussreboots

He's starting to devour books now but he's growing in a home full of books. His dad reads, I read and we read to him and his sister.

Unless you're being paid for maintaining your blog don't worry about falling behind with your reviews. Let it be fun, not a chore.

Comment #21: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:13:02

Bree

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope you have a great weekend :)

Comment #22: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:09:00

Pussreboots

Thank you. Same to you.

Comment #23: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 19:58:55

Heather: Acting Balanced Mom

I've gotten ahead on my reviews too... not because I'm usually that organized, but I'm having a baby due November 8th and wanted to be prepared :) I'm probably 3 weeks ahead now, and planning to have 10 more reviews done in the next few weeks

Comment #24: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:10:59

Pussreboots

Congratulations. Blogging was really difficult when my youngest was an infant. Good luck!

Comment #25: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:34:34

Jo

Sounds you have a lot on your plate right now! I completely agree with what you say about reading faster than you write — I try to make a few notes on a notecard when I'm reading, but sometimes, I just get too caught in the book to slow down and write. Have a great weekend! and good luck with those assignments!

Comment #26: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:12:03

Pussreboots

I don't take notes unless it's for research. The closest I'll come to note taking for pleasure reading is making notes at GoodReads.

Comment #27: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:37:53

Chazz

Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog! If you get the chance to pop back and follow that would be great. I am now following you :)

Comment #28: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:15:01

Pussreboots

Thank you for the follow.

Comment #29: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 21:54:15

Elizabeth

Just hopping by....wow...how can you wait to write the review...I would forget. :) First-time visitor.

Stop by my blog if you get a chance for the answer to this week's questions. It was my question that was chosen. Pretty neat.

I also have a lot of reviews you may want to check out.

Happy Hopping, Everyone....hop on over to my blog to see MY answer to MY question. :)

Comment #30: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 20:15:01

Pussreboots

You're right, I do sometimes forget details. If I've completely forgotten a book then I'll move it off my to be reviewed list. If I've only forgotten a few things I'll mention what I've forgotten in my review. I can usually get a good idea if I've forgotten something by reading other reviews before I write mine.

Congratulations on having your question chosen.

Comment #31: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 23:29:31

Tiger Holland

Returning the visit! Argh, computer ate my first comment..basically, I think it's wonderful that your memory is that good--I can barely keep track of one book at a time. :-)

Comment #32: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:28:32

Pussreboots

Reading the book's description and maybe a review or two are usually enough to get my mind in gear to write the review. Sometimes I don't remember what the book is about. When that happens I usually decide not to review it.

Comment #33: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 23:46:35

Danna

I review after I write too:) Cool blog:) Happy reading!

Comment #34: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:41:34

Pussreboots

Thank you. Happy reading to you as well.

Comment #35: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 03:26:35

Rachel

Thanks for stopping by today!
1001 Books

Comment #36: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:45:32

Pussreboots

You're welcome.

Comment #37: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 04:39:58

An Abundance of Books

I also write reviews set publication for a future date. This gives me weekends where I don't write, but also a chance to have double check with a fresh/clear mind.

Comment #38: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:48:43

Pussreboots

I do most of my review writing on weekends because my weeknights are too busy.

Comment #39: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 09:36:58

Amy Butler

Returning the Hop! I'm impressed that you have so many books on your list to review.

Your graduate program sounds very interesting!

Comment #40: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:54:39

Pussreboots

It is interesting and a lot of work.

Comment #41: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 10:08:34

Lu

Hopping over to say have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Now a new follower :)

Lu

Comment #42: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:56:00

Pussreboots

Thank you for the follow. Happy reading.

Comment #43: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 15:07:12

Bailey

Wow, I'm impressed at the speed of your reading! I generally read a book, write a review, and post it right away. Thank you for visiting The Window Seat Reader. Have a good weekend!

Comment #44: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 18:57:50

Pussreboots

I used to do it that way but I was finding myself getting frustrated at those times when I couldn't blog right away. Or I'd finish a book right before bed and just not have the energy to write a post then. It just made blogging seem like too much of a chore.

Comment #45: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 15:19:32

Karen and Gerard

You are a bit behind, huh? Thanks for stopping by.

Comment #46: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 19:04:51

Pussreboots

I don't consider myself behind. I'm keeping up with my promised one review a day.

Comment #47: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 16:00:07

Mareena

Wow, that's a lot of reviews. Happy weekend!

Comment #48: Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 19:09:09

Pussreboots

Who knows if I'll review them all. I might change my mind on some of them.

Comment #49: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 16:56:07

Alison

Hopping through. Hope you're having a great weekend. I agree that it's easier make time to read than to write.

Comment #50: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 19:10:56

Pussreboots

The books go with me everywhere but the computer doesn't. So I'm constantly reading.

Comment #51: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 18:42:35

Laurel-Rain Snow

Thanks for hopping my way...If I didn't write reviews right afterwards, I would never get them done! And I'd probably forget what I wanted to say!

Comment #52: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 19:14:48

Pussreboots

I figure I'm getting one posted a day and anything over that is gravy.

Comment #53: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 18:46:35

The Bookish Snob

Happy Hop! I'm a big note taker when I read which helps me alot when I go to write my review afterwards. It sometimes takes me a day or two to write the review and with my memory as bad as it's been, it's proven vital. You do whatever works right? Have a great weekend :)

Thanks for visting

Comment #54: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 19:14:48

Pussreboots

I think I spend about half an hour, an hour tops on each review. The ones I write are short. For the freelance articles I write and get paid for, I spend more time. But this site is just for fun.

Comment #55: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 22:29:49

Amber M

Thanks for dropping by my hop! That's a lot of reviews that need to be done. I like to sit on books for a few days and then whip up a review. Have an awesome weekend!

Comment #56: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 19:18:22

Pussreboots

I also like to sit on my reviews before writing them.

Comment #57: Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 23:04:03

Melody

I've started writing and saving reviews/posts too... sometimes I'm just not able to find the time to write! Thanks for visiting my blog & have a great weekend.

Comment #58: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 19:19:30

Pussreboots

I like having the reviews on hand so I don't have to rush to write them when I want to make a post.

Comment #59: Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 21:40:36

shelleyrae @ book'd out

Sounds like you are busy! Thanks for taking the time to hop by my blog!

Comment #60: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:10:14

Pussreboots

I am. Next semester will be even crazier.

Comment #61: Sunday, September, 26, 2010 at 09:41:34

Victoria

Thanks for stopping over at my blog!

Very interesting method. Not sure I could be that organized.

Comment #62: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:11:49

Pussreboots

It's actually less organized that I used to be.

Comment #63: Sunday, September, 26, 2010 at 10:33:25

Dee

I'm impressed that you have lists! And that you have 43 reviews ready to post :) I'm at 1 review a week, just because I'm finding it more interesting to write about publishing in general...and e-readers! I'm also Launching an international Giveaway today! e-Volving Books

Comment #64: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:14:03

Pussreboots

Good luck with your contest. I started out slow with my review posting but realized I could post one a day at the rate I was reading and writing.

Comment #65: Sunday, September, 26, 2010 at 10:53:43

WonderBunny

I am not a graduate student but I did just start my senior year for my undergrad and I seemed to have saved all my major related courses til the very end...and its a lot of work just staying top of all my homework and required reading. Plus field trips! I am a geology major so I have five field trips before the end of October, three of them are within three weeks of each other. I just first the first of the three I'm exhausted because it is 12 hours on your feet or close to that taking notes, looking at rocks, hiking. I can't wait to for it to be over. So while I can't understand all the graduate stuff, I can understand busy school stuff! :) Thank you for stopping by my blog for the hop! Have a great week.

Comment #66: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:15:05

Pussreboots

You're probably busier than I am. Next semseter though will be nuts for me. I have friends who are geoligists whom I met when were in college. I remember how exhausting their classes and field work were.

Comment #67: Sunday, September, 26, 2010 at 13:38:40

Super

Hopping by to say hello...I'm impressed with your organization!

Comment #68: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:16:33

Pussreboots

Thank you. It's actually a lot less organization that what I used to have. This version has more flexibility built in to the system.

Comment #69: Sunday, September, 26, 2010 at 15:54:07

Zee

Thanks so much for dropping by on the Hop. I think you've got a great system going. I'll have to try that and see if it can keep me on a tighter schedule. Have a great weekend.

Comment #70: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:16:55

Pussreboots

My system isn't for scheduling. It's actually a response to when I had every day of the month scheduled and it was driving me nuts and stressing me out.

Comment #71: Monday, September, 27, 2010 at 09:53:14

Susan Mann

Love your site, hopping over to say hi. You are so orgnaised.

Comment #72: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:17:59

Pussreboots

Not really. I couldn't tell you what I plan to read or post next week if you asked.

Comment #73: Monday, September, 27, 2010 at 16:18:03

Julie

I can see you read really fast! I wish I could read that fast. My Dad can read a book in one day. I can read about a book a week. But if I'm really into it I can read over a couple of days. I usually try to write the review within a day or two of finishing the book.

Comment #74: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 20:18:16

Pussreboots

I am reading faster than usual because I only have so long to get through the books I've requested through interlibrary loan for my research.