I love this challenge (it is hosted by Good Books Good Wine) but I cannot join in on all days, so after my participation on Day 5 with a tear jerker recommendation, here I am again on Day 8 with a short list of the things I like in blogs:
- Stylish design - the appearance of a blog is the first thing that I notice, much the same as with the covers of books;
- Regular features/memes - I love these. Due to lack of time I participate on only one - Teaser Tuesday - an it is great fun;
- Giveaways and contests - who doesn't love winning!;
- Information on book deals and sales - An opportunity to get a good book at a bargain price is always welcomed;
- Detailed reviews - I do love me a good book review, nothing helps me better to decide if I want to try a new book or not;
- Author's interviews - I always enjoy getting to know my favourite authors just little bit better;
- Characters' interviews - Some blogs do interviews with favourite book characters and they can be great fun, adding new insights into our beloved Heroes and Heroines;
- Book excerpts and additional chapters/bonus scene - I always enjoy reading more and more and more from a favourite book;
- Book recommendations - no need to explain this one;
- Book lists - best reads, biggest disappointments, Top ten for the beach and the likes.
I managed to come up with only 10 bullets but I believe they pretty much cover everything I love in blogs. Feel free to comment on any point from my least and I will make sure to reply and check your blog.
I really like to browse reviews and read excerpts too. I spend HOURS on Bloglovin every day doing just that. I usually bypass any memes to search for reviews.
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I love book lists too! I don't see a lot of them around but totally love them. Awesome list!
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I am not an excerpts kind of gal, I try to stay away from them but I love it when I stumble upon a great character interview!
ReplyDeleteI really like character interviews, but only if they are about characters from books I've read. Otherwise I usually don't find that entertaining. But when they are from books I've read, I love them.
ReplyDeleteI love character interviews too....I just haven't been able to do any good ones when I've tried. And yes, yes, yes on book lists. That is one reason why I love doing and reading Top Ten Tuesdays. Thanks for sharing!
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