Book Blog Hop and Follow Friday (Jan 14) ~ Sniffly Kitty's Mostly Books

Welcome from Book Blog Hop hosted by Crazy for Books and Follow Friday hosted by Parajunkee!

What makes up your non-human family??

There's a kitty! I also have several gadgets... my computer named Chocolatey and my Kindle named Soup. And of course some stuffed animals Lisa the Rabbit and Ice Cream the bear. (Yes, I know I name stuff really oddly)

Brandi from Blkosiner's Book Blog and I have announced the Loving the Reviews Challenge (event extravaganza)! There are going to be a ton of authors giving away stuff and all you have to do is what you all normally do - review books! Check out the details

I had an AWESOME interview with the author of Memento Nora, Angie Smibert. You should definitely take a look at it.

I also had a post about Online ID laws that you should know about.

And there was a poll about genres you read.

Reviews you may have missed
Mort by Terry Pratchett
The Weird Sisters
State of Mind by Sven Michael Davison
Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Why do you read the genre that you do? What draws you to it?

Incidentally, I had a post up this week about other genres you might read! You can read it here (you should vote too!).

I read fantasy and sci-fi (all subgenres) because I read to escape. It's hard to escape if what you are reading is here essentially. I also think it's really hard to build an alternate world, and that those writers who do it successfully are just that much better. In addition, the fantasy and sci-fi writers are often huge nerds so it's really fun to read their blogs as well!

23 comments: Jump to Comment Form

S (Book Purring) January 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM: I'll sign up for the challenge :D
Kathie @ my kozy korner January 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM: I'm here from the hop, new follower. Thanks for stopping by and following mine! Your profile kitty is adorable :-)
Sniffly Kitty January 13, 2011 at 8:10 PM: @katie thanks ^.^
Amber I @ Awesomesauce January 13, 2011 at 8:18 PM: Thats why I read too. I love the escape! And the worlds they build. I mean why do I want to read about my world and just normal people. I love how creative authors are.

Like vampires lets say almost every book I have read with them each other has their own take. And most of them are just incredible. I love the creativeness to it!!
Alison Can Read January 13, 2011 at 9:02 PM: Given your blog name, I would hope you have a kitty :-)
And since you named your gadgets, I have a sweet, good-natured, ancient (15 years) Saturn named Louie.
My Hop
Mel u January 13, 2011 at 9:26 PM: I am happy to be able to return the favor of the follow-it is always good to meet a fellow cat and book lover!
Tracey Joseph January 13, 2011 at 9:28 PM: If that's your kitten in your avatar he or she is really cute. :)
Unknown January 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM: I have 4 cats *looks down* who have just laid waste to a ball of yarn, 2 fiddler crabs, and lots of fish.

Today I posted a review of a grand Steampunkery Book! Please do check it out, I highly recommend Vampire Empire: The Greyfriar if you want Steampunkery and a mix of many genres. A new favorite... indeed a huggable book!

Mad Scientist
Steampunkery & Book Reviews
Forbidden Steam
Where the Mad Scientist can be found behind the bed chamber doors!
Anonymous January 13, 2011 at 10:01 PM: Hi,
Just hopping by and following through. I read a eclectic mix of genres though I do have favourites. I have to say thats a creative name for your Kindle lol

Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Ashley @ Bookaholics Anonymous January 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM: Just stopping by to say hello and have a good weekend!
Amber I @ Awesomesauce January 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM: Awesome!! Check out my giveaway THE SUMMONING BY KELLEY ARMSTRONG
Susie Buetow January 14, 2011 at 5:04 AM: Hiya! I'm your newest Follow Friday Follower!!! Stop over and link up! Susie http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2011/01/u-follow-me-i-follow-u-friday-blog-hop.html
Unknown January 14, 2011 at 5:13 AM: Great answer to this week's FF question! I second your thoughts that it's hard to escape in a book when it's more reality-based. Probably why I'm so hooked on UR/PR! Have a great weekend! :)

Carmel @ Rabid Reads
Enter my Wolfish Giveaway!
Madigan Mirza January 14, 2011 at 6:47 AM: Great point about fantasy and sci-fi writers blogs. Yes, I totally agree. In fact, I think I might like Neil Gaiman's blog better than some of his books!

It's great when you have that common language - so when someone drops a humorous reference to Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Twilight, etc., everybody "gets it"

I do read realistic fiction from time to time, but what I really enjoy is the opportunity to immerse myself in another world through a book, even if it's only for a short while.
Karen January 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM: My answer is the same as yours. I like the escapism that books provide so it's mostly fiction for me - of nay genre.
Authors have been doing a great job with their blogs lately. In the case of a few of them, I have enjoyed thier blogs more than the books.
Mary Grace January 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM: As an eclectic reader, I favor a lot of genres. :) You can read my answer at Clandestine Sanctuary. Have a great weekend!
Anonymous January 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM: Just doin the blog hop! New follower here :)

laceyinthesky
Lacey in the Sky with Books
Jenni Elyse January 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM: I didn't even think of listing my gadgets or stuffed animals. I have several stuffies that I've named and love and I don't know what I would do without my gadgets.
Readaholics January 14, 2011 at 2:04 PM: Hey Kitty, just stopping by on the hop and follow. I'm ur newest follower. Sci-fi is galactic! I can't wait until Tuesday=Shadowfever!!!
Have a great weekend curled up with a book.Happy Reading!!!
See ya!
Dana
Readaholics Anonymous
25kati January 14, 2011 at 9:48 PM: i'm following you will you follow me?

http://klearsreviews.blogspot.com/
Escapist January 15, 2011 at 7:03 AM: Yay fantasy! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
Barb January 15, 2011 at 7:09 AM: Hi There!
I'm dropping by to say hi and read your answer :) Hope you have a great weekend!
25kati January 16, 2011 at 7:02 PM: I'm following you will you follow me?
http://klearsreviews.blogspot.com/