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Gush & Gripe: Surveys, Goodreads, & Wishlists Hey Supies, I'm baack!
Well, sort of and what better way to break my blogger vacay than a Gush & Gripe!

Survey says!
ICYMI, I did a survey in my last Gush & Gripe and asked your opinion about Talk Supe's content. Here's what I found out: Y'all want more discussions, shorter reviews, & an option for either ebook or print in giveaways. I can work on the first two and will try for the last. I do ask for that but some sponsors can only give one or the other.

Goodreads and DNF
I think Goodreads should have a DNF option added to its rating system. There's a big difference between a bad book and a story or style that didn't work for you. Plus, how can you even say that the novel is so horrible it deserves only a star or two when you didn't finish it?! For all you know it picks up at some point and evens out the unsavory parts.

International Book Buffet
I've been in a funk and I found myself finding consolation in general fiction and fictionalized historical events with a dash of thrillers. I binge read a few Chinese themed novels and totally loved the experience. I'm going to ride the wave and dig up my forgotten books that have the same theme and feel. Consider this fair warning, I need a break from intense action and passionate romances, my current state can't handle any more excitement atm. This is where I totally appreciate the call for diversity and grateful that some publishers and authors have delivered great stories to freshen up our fantastical fictional universes. What have you tried and more importantly, what's on your wishlist? Mine would be more multi-racial pair-ups set in exotic places, in different timelines, with interesting conflicts and scenarios. These are common in fantasy books, but I'm hoping we'll see more if it in the non-fantasy genres as well. Posted by Talk Supe Labels: Gush and Gripe