Friday Book Beginnings and Book Blog Hop
Book Beginnings on Fridays by Rose City Reader - Share the opening sentence (or so) of the book you are reading this week. You can also share from a book that caught your fancy, even if you are not reading it right now.
"On the White House roof, tucked into a corner of the Promenade, there's a bit of loose paneling right on the edge of the Solarium. If you tap it just right, you can peel it back enough to find a message etched underneath, with the tip of a key or maybe a stolen West Wing letter opener." Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
I just finished my first romance novel Red, White & Royal Blue. It was cute. Maybe someday I'll read another one.
Q: Do you prefer to read series one book after another, or can you read other books in between? (submitted by me, Idea-ist @ Get Lost in Literature)
A: I prefer to read a series one book after another, but sometimes that's not possible if the sequel hasn't been released yet, or perhaps there's a financial constraint and it's not available at the library... A lot of times if there's a long spell in between book releases, I'll reread the series in preparation for the upcoming release of the next installment.
I am a big series reader and am always starting new ones (not finishing them is my problem. LOL). I jump between series and stand alones because I like to mix things up and avoid burn out--and also for the reasons you mention. There are times though when I do read series back to back, just usually not an entire series unless it's a short one. I sometimes re-read for the same reason as you, but that's a fairly new practice for me so not something I have done often. I hope you have a great weekend--and thanks for the question idea this week!
ReplyDeleteI read a lot more stand alones, but I love a good series now and then. thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI am more or less the same! Occasionally there are series I am up to date with and I read them as they release, but I can probably count on one what those series are...and I am currently behind in them so I guess it doesn't really matter! Lol. I prefer the binge reading for memory purposes but am not opposed to reading as they release.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my BBH!
A binge read has its merits, aside from mmemory purposes, i think its fun to get lost in another world for awhile.
DeleteI absolutely loved Red White and Royal Blue, but haven't read the second one, which tells you where I stand on series hah
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a second one, but i probably won't read it, because the first one was fine as standalone...I can't imagine why a sequel would be needed.
DeleteI like to read series too. I will usually read all the books if I have them. There are times I will read a book in between if the next one is not released yet or if I have review books to read.
ReplyDeleteIt's tough waiting for that next installment sometimes.
DeleteI've heard such good things about this book but never read it myself. Enjoy!
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DeleteI enjoyed this one, but I think One Last Stop is my favorite from this author.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a cute book. I have seen it around.
ReplyDeleteI used to read one after the other, now I have Blog Tour deadlines (that I enjoy 😂). It is crazy the length of time in-between books. It seems to get longer and longer or maybe it's just me 😂
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/07/book-blogger-hop-reading-a-book-series/
I don't know if I could ever read on a deadline. What would happen if I didn't like the book?
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