tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post6103261503554238585..comments2024-03-11T00:52:06.529+10:30Comments on MYSTERIES in PARADISE: How many translated books in the last 5 that you read?Kerriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-42021006360093309772011-09-10T09:42:34.505+09:302011-09-10T09:42:34.505+09:30YOU also influence what we read, you know, Kerrie!...YOU also influence what we read, you know, Kerrie! lol Because you read so much crime, from all over the world, yours is an easy space to come to, to find out what's new and good in the world of mysteries. <br /><br />I wasn't in the mood for many challenges this year, though the NOrdic Challenge is one to keep in mind for next year. I also try to read the CWA awards, the daggers for UK and international books, to find new authors and books to read.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-4243161858715380902011-09-10T09:30:36.800+09:302011-09-10T09:30:36.800+09:30Definitely the blogs influence my global reading. ...Definitely the blogs influence my global reading. That's where I get the good book reviews, and then decide whether or not to pursue a particular book. (I look up reviews here, at RTR and Petrona, too.)<br /><br />Of course, the library's limitations restrict my selections, as I'm not always willing to spend a lot for books.<br /><br />I've informally done the Global Book Challenge this year at the Medium level, and I have two books to go. Even though this is informal, i.e., not signing up online, I have kept to the guidelines for the Medium level and am getting there.<br /><br />Thinking about the Global Challenge has pushed me to read more international books, whether translated or not.<br /><br />Translated books make up about 1/3 of my reading, a good percentage. So, good blog reviews definitely influence my choices.<br /><br />And I found out about the Book Depository which made a difference, although since it was purchased by Amazon, it seems that the prices have gone up.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-23337156250650891832011-09-09T19:44:35.299+09:302011-09-09T19:44:35.299+09:30And of course social networking spaces like our Fr...And of course social networking spaces like our Friend Feed Crime and mystery fiction room also influence the books we chooseKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-91711025112505613602011-09-09T19:43:23.036+09:302011-09-09T19:43:23.036+09:30I think my point Margot is that challenges can pla...I think my point Margot is that challenges can play a big role in determining WHAT books you read. Memes like the Global Reading Challenge where participants are encouraged to list the books must play a role in book selection.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-82622241520051076142011-09-09T19:35:10.943+09:302011-09-09T19:35:10.943+09:30Kerrie - Thanks for the summary. I hadn't thou...Kerrie - Thanks for the summary. I hadn't thought about it, but you make a good point. Participation in challenges probably has a lot to do with the amount of crime fiction we read...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com