From what I’ve heard, one of the best part of attending Book Expo America (BEA) is the opportunity to meet other bloggers. Armchair BEA is no different, we have a spectacular opportunity to learn about some of the other bloggers that are part of this great community. Each year I’ve participated (this will be the third) I’m in awe of the number of bloggers that are out there and the blogs that I’ve never visited.
If this is your first time visiting Teresa’s Reading Corner, welcome! I hope you decide to look around and come back from time to time. You can follow my RSS feed using the button to the right, you can also find me on both Facebook and Twitter.
So now, here’s a little about me from the list of questions provided by the organizers of Armchair BEA
Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging?
My name is Teresa. I discovered book blogs and the book blogging community in late 2009 while doing some random Google searches looking for something interesting to read. I’d been pretty bored with my own selections. After stumbling upon a few blogs and getting some great book suggestions from them I decided that I wanted to share my own experiences as well. I wanted to return the gift that had been given to me when those bloggers helped me find some fantastic new reads. Teresa’s Reading Corner was born in February 2010. Of course I had no idea what I was getting into at the time, but I truly enjoy it.
Where do you see your blog in five years?
It is my hope that Teresa’s Reading Corner will continue to grow and evolve as the rest of the book world does. It would be my dream for this blog to become one of the top resources for readers both in my local market and worldwide. In the meantime, my plan is to continue reading great books and providing my thoughts to like-minded readers.
What are you currently reading, or what is your favorite book you have read so far in 2012?
I used to be a strict one book at a time kind of girl. That changed when I began listening to audio books, and changed again this spring when I finally got an ereader. At any given moment I’ve got at least three books going. Right now I’m reading Robert Goolrick’s Heading Out to Wonderful in hard copy. On my kindle I’m reading Meg Cabot’s Queen of Babble for the Meg Cabot Readalong. My current audio book is The Sugar Queen written by Sarah Addison Allen and narrated by Karen White. Three very different books and I’m enjoying each one of them immensely.
As far as a favorite book in 2012. That is a really tough question as I’ve read some great ones already this year. Unfortunately many of the reviews for them are still hanging out in my drafts folder. My absolute favorite that I’ve read so far this year would have to be Overseas by Beatriz Williams. There were so many things that I loved about this book. Its being compared to one of my all time favorite books, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Its premise is quite similar yet different. If you enjoyed Outlander or like books that are contemporary and historical fiction at the same time, I encourage you to pick up Overseas.
Have your reading tastes changed since you started blogging? How?
I feel like my tastes have always evolved but since I began blogging in 2010 I’ve really opened up to new styles and genres that I NEVER would have tried before. For example, I’d never read Historical Fiction prior to blogging. It is now one of my favorite genres. Blogging and my exposure to other bloggers has really encouraged me to try new genres and stretch my boundaries.
What is your favorite feature on your blog (i.e. author interviews, memes, something specific to your blog)?
I really enjoy hosting the original Audio Book Challenge each year. It’s a great opportunity to interact with other audio book enthusiasts. I’ve been working on some great things to develop it even further, that unfortunately had to take a back burner for a while. I’m still hoping to implement some of them for the 2012 challenge. If I don’t get to, my goal is to have them up and running for the 2013 challenge.
Thanks so much for stopping by, I’m really looking forward to all of the Armchair BEA festivities and getting to know you.
© 2012, Teresa. All rights reserved.
Ereaders have changed my reading habit too able to read a book in paperback and one in ereader. Thanks for stopping! I am following you on twitter.
Thanks for following. So nice to *meet* you!
I have actually really enjoyed your audiobook challenge though do you think I am the WORST at linking up?? The challenge itself makes me strive to listen more than the year before
Of course, I love audiobooks so that helps LOL
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You are certainly not alone. There are lots of participants that never link up! Thanks for participating, I love reading your reviews.
Never been a huge fan of audio books, but I can see how it would help to have more than one book on the go at a time, and how it would be helpful for reading lots of books to review.
Chelle
Honestly, I wasn’t a fan of Audio books for the longest time either. Like anything else, it has to be the right one at the right time.
I sure enjoy your audiobook challenge too! And I see right now you are listening to a Grown Up Kind of Pretty…I would love to get ahold of that one!
It’s a good one, you should definitely check it out. Thanks for stopping by.
If you do take up knitting I suggest watching some youtube videos. I’m a “monkey see, monkey do” kind of a learner, and the videos really helped. I would also love to take a class at JoAnne’s. I used to read 2-3 books at a time in high school, but I find it harder to do now. I haven’t really gotten into audio books yet. Any suggestions for someone who hasn’t tried audio books?
I’d say try listening to a book that you’ve read and enjoyed. Otherwise, try something that doesn’t require all of your attention. That way if you are concentrating on something else, like knitting and you miss a bit of the story you don’t have to keep backing up. Either way, you’ll be able to tell if you like the format.
I love Outlander (it’s one of the reasons I picked Scotland/Ireland)will have to check out Overseas.
Overseas was fantastic! I hope to have my review up soon.
What admirable and awesome goals and aspirations.
Thank you!
I haven’t read Robert Goolrick’s newest book (lucky you to have it in hardcover!) but I so enjoyed A Reliable Wife which I was able to give away as a Book Giver this year for World Book Night.
I think that I should expand my ‘reading’ to more audiobooks. I know that listening to Room on audio greatly enhanced my appreciation of Emma Donahue’s writing. Thanks for the reminder use that source more often!
I haven’t had a chance to read A Reliable Wife yet, its sitting on my shelf. I’ve heard great things about it and am really looking forward to it.
Definitely check out some audios!
Loved reading your answers and getting to know more about you Teresa! Hope you will visit my post; http://fredasvoice.blogspot.ca/2012/06/armchair-bea-day-one-introductions.html
I’m a sucker for audio books, too. I wouldn’t get through nearly as many books without listening to them in the car.
I read at least one of the Meg Cabot Queen of Babble books (on audio book too). Her books are so fun.
Saying hi for the Armchair BEA blog hop!
I have yet to figure out when to listen to audio books. We spend very little time in the car and my kids are always around at home. I keep thinking that one day I’ll load one on my iPhone, but I just don’t know when I’d listen.
My bea post is here: http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2012/06/armchair-bea-introduction-lisa-books.html
I’ve never been a one-book-at-a-time person. I can’t imagine it!
That’s so awesome that you’ve been doing Armchair BEA for 3 years now! This is my first year, and I’m totally loving it so far. =) My reading tastes have definitely changed just like yours! I’m now reading Historical Fiction, something I never did before book blogging. I also didn’t read much contemporary, but now, after I began blogging, I’ve read much more of that.
It was awesome learning more about you! Have fun during Armchair BEA!
-Aneeqah @ My Not So Real Life
I’m loving the Audio Book Challenge this year! I’m breezing through it. Thanks for hosting it!
I’ve just started getting into audiobooks, but I love them when I’m just sitting on my computer! It’s so convenient to listen one when I spend a few hours on the computer each day anyway.
One of these years I will give audiobooks another try, for some reason I have never cared for them in the past.
I’m starting to think I might be an audio-book addict!!! I always have one going in the car and now that I’ve learned how to get audios from Overdrive to my iPod, I have one going on that that I use while at the gym or cleaning or even gardening! I love participating in your audio book challenge!!!
Are you loving The Sugar Queen? Sarah Addison Allen is now one of my favorite authors. I listened to The Sugar Queen a few weeks ago and loved it!!!
Here’s my Armchair BEA Intro Post.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who reads a paper book, listens to an audiobook, and has an ebook going at the same time!
I just started listening to Audio books recently. They’re great for long car rides =). I can’t believe you’ve been blogging since 2009. That’s awesome and such an inspiration. I also started reading new genres since blogging. It’s great to try new things and at least you can get pretty good suggestions from other bloggers if you want to try a new genre. Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday!
-Melissa
I love audio books too! (I signed up for your audio challenge back in January).
I’ve also noticed that my reading selections have gotten more eclectic since I’ve been blogging. And I do less re-reading, because I’m always trying to keep up with new books!
I’m planning on listening to more audiobooks in future as I will have a long commute to work when I start again in a couple of weeks. I’m hoping to get some more classics in me that way
Thanks for commenting on my Day 3 post, you need to look at my giveaways since you are a fan of HF!
A fun Guest post & Giveaway if you are a Tudor fan and the Armchair BEA Giveaway has a few you may like as well.
And definitely check out the Historical Novel Society, it is a global org that meets up annually. In 2013 I plan to meet up in Florida with them.
I think it was during last year’s Armchair BEA that I started to get to know you better! Of course I think we do most of our chatting on Twitter. When you started your audiobook challenge I wasn’t really listening a whole lot as I was on maternity leave but I’ll definitely join your next one!
I LOVE Outlander but am not familiar wither Overseas. Addind it to my wish list right now!
I listened to Sugar Queen on audio too. Not my favorite by her, but still good.
Ooo a Meg Cabot read a long.
Off to check it out!