tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4790128751482205970..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Where Is Your Bookmark? (Featuring Inside Out & Back Again/My Favorite DC Characters/Do Ratings Matter When Buying a Book?)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12378074476503120382020-05-03T13:14:37.830-07:002020-05-03T13:14:37.830-07:00Sammie - I hope you get a chance to read Inside Ou...Sammie - I hope you get a chance to read Inside Out & Back Again. It is really good, and a quick read. Thank you for stopping by.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13618671003257810922020-05-03T13:13:23.182-07:002020-05-03T13:13:23.182-07:00Melody - I am glad I am not alone in liking Wonder...Melody - I am glad I am not alone in liking Wonder Woman so much. :-) <br /><br />Exactly! What really matters in whether I decide to read a book is how much the story will interest me. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86755537004924850542020-05-03T13:11:43.458-07:002020-05-03T13:11:43.458-07:00Carrie - I love Wonder Woman! Thank you for stoppi...Carrie - I love Wonder Woman! Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62504654458926146722020-04-28T06:13:09.522-07:002020-04-28T06:13:09.522-07:00Oooh, I've been wanting to read Inside Out &am...Oooh, I've been wanting to read Inside Out & Back Again, too! I didn't realize it was a novel in verse. I might have to pick that up next week and check it out. My daughter likes poetry (not so much books), so maybe if I combine the two, she'll be more likely to read it. xD<br /><br />Oof, "I love her more for her scars" got me, too! Definitely gonna have to check this one out. Thanks for highlighting it!Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473613043498594281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1614945102894538042020-04-27T18:28:38.849-07:002020-04-27T18:28:38.849-07:00I remember watching Wonder Woman on TV as a girl; ...I remember watching Wonder Woman on TV as a girl; and she still remains as one of my favourite characters till now. <br /><br />I don't always get swayed by ratings when it comes to my reading or book buying. They do get my attention initially, but ultimately it's more on how much the story will interest me for me to pick up the book. :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13440619498049852252020-04-27T14:03:56.995-07:002020-04-27T14:03:56.995-07:00Yes! Wonder Woman is amazing!!
Thanks for linking...Yes! Wonder Woman is amazing!!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!The Butterfly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218064101468042347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61348831802933103912020-04-27T12:57:36.903-07:002020-04-27T12:57:36.903-07:00Angelique - I haven't yet seen Gotham, but I c...Angelique - I haven't yet seen Gotham, but I can imagine. I can just picture your daughter whipping out her Lasso of Truth. LOL My daughter has really gotten into Wonder Woman since the movies came out. <br /><br />It always will come down to whether a book interests me or not whether I will read it, but there's no doubt an attractive cover is often what will grab my attention and make me pick it up to take a closer look in the first place. So, if you are shallow, so am I! I think we all are to some degree. :-) <br /><br />I'm sorry you are having to go into work every day. I wish I could work from home the entire week, but that isn't in the cards for me. I am just glad we still have jobs and income coming in right now. Not everyone is so lucky, right? <br /><br />Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3312476977594367652020-04-27T12:51:02.899-07:002020-04-27T12:51:02.899-07:00Flora - I am glad you posed the question! It was a...Flora - I am glad you posed the question! It was a good one. :-) It does seem like most of us agree that we put more weight on actual reviews as compared to just the ratings. <br /><br />I am glad we aren't the only ones re-watching all the Marvel movies. I think next up for us is Antman. I would love to see more of Black Widow too. She's such a great character. <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by! Stay safe and healthy too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84631008389108555552020-04-27T12:48:12.246-07:002020-04-27T12:48:12.246-07:00Laura - You have a beautiful blog.
Exactly! Rati...Laura - You have a beautiful blog. <br /><br />Exactly! Ratings can vary from person to person just as our opinions about the books do. I get more from reading other's reviews than I do from looking at the ratings.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26417434031442195752020-04-27T12:46:04.456-07:002020-04-27T12:46:04.456-07:00Suzanne - That's usually when I am most influe...Suzanne - That's usually when I am most influenced by ratings too. If there are mostly 1 and 2 ratings, there is likely something to it. But that's also why I put more stock in reviews. I like to know why so many people didn't like the book. <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86004677261139365262020-04-27T12:44:17.897-07:002020-04-27T12:44:17.897-07:00Carole - I hope these are memories she will treasu...Carole - I hope these are memories she will treasure. I know I will. :-) Yes, I like to look at how many people have rated a book when looking at ratings. The more people who have added their input, the more overall impression we can get. I definitely pay more attention to what my fellow bloggers have to say than anyone else--especially when we share similar taste. I'm with you there!<br /><br />Thank you for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77874923241374890292020-04-27T12:42:15.251-07:002020-04-27T12:42:15.251-07:00Gillion - It is! And I can share a bit of her late...Gillion - It is! And I can share a bit of her late grandfather's history with her at the same time, which is nice. <br /><br />Yes! It really does feel weird on my days in the office.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6619792315706109282020-04-27T12:40:20.511-07:002020-04-27T12:40:20.511-07:00Mary - Sometimes the negative reviews are what com...Mary - Sometimes the negative reviews are what compel me to pick up a book--depends on the review. :-) Thank you for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69798696721273771522020-04-27T05:37:45.530-07:002020-04-27T05:37:45.530-07:00Oh My! I hate Penguin too. He is creapy (especiall...Oh My! I hate Penguin too. He is creapy (especially the one from Gotham). My 4yo LOVES her some Wonderwoman. Likes to pretend to whip out the Lasso of Truth to kill what ever villian is currently hiding in our house. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the BBH. I am a little more shallow when it comes to picking my books (I am for sure a cover girl)<br /><br />Sorry you have to juggle home time and work time - unfortunately I am stuck having to go into work every day while hubby gets to stay at home with the kids (AND work from home, the poor soul).<br /><br />Anyway - in these uncertain times I hope you stay safe :) Angelique Vorsterhttps://ignorantsouthafrican.wordpress.com/2020/04/27/book-blogger-hop/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77078092586841524212020-04-27T04:38:13.624-07:002020-04-27T04:38:13.624-07:00Thanks for answering my question, Wendy. ;-)
Like ...Thanks for answering my question, Wendy. ;-)<br />Like you, star ratings play a part in my decision whether to buy a book I'm dithering about or buying as a gift for someone but it's the reviews, thoughts and comments that carry more weight for me too. 💜😊<br />I'm more of a Marvel fan than DC and I'm re-watching all the films while in lockdown ;-) and I agree with you about Red Witch, I want more Black Widow too! The exception is Wonder Woman, I would pick her as a favourite on a par with those from the MCU - loved the tv show and the recent movie!<br />I hope you enjoy the rest of your week, Wendy, stay safe and healthy. <br />Flora xFlorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483347758004424740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15901343534040478592020-04-27T02:20:53.620-07:002020-04-27T02:20:53.620-07:00Thanks for stopping by my humble website :D
For t...Thanks for stopping by my humble website :D<br /><br />For the BBH, I totally agree. Ratings don't tell me much, everyone has a different way of rating. A 4 stars for me could be a 5 stars for you or a 2 stars for me could be a 4 stars for you and they would mean the same thing because we give meaning to stars subjectively. But reading reviews is much better. :D<br /><br />Stay safe, too! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849254537900624242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4759037852769773242020-04-26T18:12:22.104-07:002020-04-26T18:12:22.104-07:00I pay attention to star ratings, but unless there ...I pay attention to star ratings, but unless there are mostly 1 and 2 star ratings, I don't usually let them deter me from reading a book I'm curious about. <br /><br />I'm not too familiar with the DC heroes either but agree with you about Penguin and Wonder Woman. She'll always be my favorite. I'm more familiar with the Marvel characters and it's hard to pick a favorite but Captain America is definitely in my top 5.<br /><br />Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46111542821055654992020-04-26T17:40:43.250-07:002020-04-26T17:40:43.250-07:00I love that you are reading with your daughter. S...I love that you are reading with your daughter. So many great memories are being made for both of you. I do think that ratings influence me. I try to look at how many people have rated a book and what other bloggers that I know share similar taste to mine thought of it to really make a decision.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-904339327253418612020-04-26T17:23:30.398-07:002020-04-26T17:23:30.398-07:00It sounds like a beautiful book to read together w...It sounds like a beautiful book to read together with your daughter. This is a strange time, isn't it! When I have to go to my office, it feels so weird to be there!Gilion at Rose City Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080293172467000794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42497955753089593432020-04-26T15:26:32.487-07:002020-04-26T15:26:32.487-07:00Katherine - It is! I am glad she agreed to read it...Katherine - It is! I am glad she agreed to read it with me. I agree, and that's why I like to read the reviews and not just go by ratings. Thank you for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49615261114793875692020-04-26T15:24:24.837-07:002020-04-26T15:24:24.837-07:00Iliana - Me too! I loved that show growing up. Tha...Iliana - Me too! I loved that show growing up. Thank you for stopping by.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73603884872251975552020-04-26T15:23:46.267-07:002020-04-26T15:23:46.267-07:00Yvonne - It's a really good book. I hope you h...Yvonne - It's a really good book. I hope you have a great weekend too. Thank you for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46253247990767003832020-04-26T15:23:13.379-07:002020-04-26T15:23:13.379-07:00Helen - It's such a touching story. I am glad ...Helen - It's such a touching story. I am glad we are able to read it together. Thank you for stopping by.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13099362074932644082020-04-26T15:22:39.720-07:002020-04-26T15:22:39.720-07:00Naida - Yes, those little peaceful moments are wha...Naida - Yes, those little peaceful moments are what keep me going. I wish I had a better view of the birds from where I sit and work. Maybe if I moved the desk, but that mean a lot of moving of furniture. Something to think about at least. I used to do that spin too! LOL Thank you for stopping by.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38831290261039777912020-04-26T15:22:00.354-07:002020-04-26T15:22:00.354-07:00Ashley - I love how my daughter will drop whatever...Ashley - I love how my daughter will drop whatever she's doing as soon as I ask if she wants to read with me. Or she'll ask if it's reading time yet. :-) She reads on her own too, but I enjoy our reading time together. Thank you for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com