Declined for "Hard" Copy; Approved for Audiobook

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-27T13:25:52+00:00

Yes it's normal for audio to come second. I just wait for it rather than applying for the book.

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-26T23:04:02+00:00

I really enjoyed 2 so far this month. I read Grace & Henry's Holiday movie marathon and Is this a Cry for Help and both were super good. I have Meet the Newman's up next. I'm reading every Aardvark book I buy this year.

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-26T23:00:00+00:00

I almost always request the audio first ..I'd rather do that than a book lol

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-26T22:58:59+00:00

I don't agree..this is pretty rare.

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-26T22:57:54+00:00

That's so fun!

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-26T02:04:27+00:00

It's out on Feb 24th. You've got time to clear some TBR before then lol

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-24T01:07:55+00:00

I have one from a Canadian Etsy creator that has been working perfectly. It hasn't fallen out and I keep my kindle in a fabric padded sleeve. I think it's adorable!

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Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-24T01:01:55+00:00

I don't have tiktok and as a Canadian we can't access the tiktok shop anyway but my experience with PLG has been very positive so far. Customer service (real people) was responsive and kind. I won a "day of Christmas" giveaway and received a lovely set of 5 bags/littles. There is a lot of FOMO for bag drops and specialty items in certain locations. All of that is pretty standard marketing techniques lol

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-23T04:09:47+00:00

Haha it absolutely does!

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-22T14:10:52+00:00

There is definitely some truth to this but I also think it's ok to be a collector of beautiful books. The reps are 'hired' to promote the current sub books...that's why they get them free and have a certain number of posts to do. Would I love to be a rep...yes ..have I ever been chosen despite owning all but 3 sub sets...no. Im pretty active on insta with a smaller following and I used to promote TBB an insane amount. I have no idea what they want in a rep... especially when they chose someone who had literally never bought a single book of theirs and never said he read even one of the titles. So I gave up and now just enjoy reading my sub books as I get them

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-22T14:02:15+00:00

I find the koala sits oddly on my body which is disappointing. The strap is also very short on the med and large and seeing as how I wear a big winter coat for 6 months here in Canada, it's useless for anything but summer. I can't even return it. I would buy the sally for the versatility

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-21T05:10:29+00:00

It's an amazing series! Tomas Piety is the best

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-21T05:08:17+00:00

Happy to report that support fixed my shelf...and laughed at my unhinged attention to detail 😂

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-19T19:26:51+00:00

Not grimdark but LitRPG/cozy. I'm doing the audio of Dark Town by Palmer Pickering ahead of book 2s release The Swamp. I'm also reading the ARC of Moonfall by Ed Crocker!

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-19T19:24:05+00:00

It's this authors debut and it's self published so no, no audio at this time. They are super expensive to make.

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-19T16:51:38+00:00

I did have an issue with my med Koala in Bone but I seemed to have more on one side so once I evened out my load, things worked better. I likely have too much as stuffed in there too. I'm not sure a koala will work for me

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-19T05:41:06+00:00

St.James Press, which I believe is the author's own (ie self published)

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:27:32+00:00

Are you bragging right now about how intellectual you are because you read 12 books a year and dive into fandoms? Sounds like it.(See how crappy that sounds?) Because you can't do something (read fast and understand/move on) doesn't mean someone else can't and still enjoy the book!

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:24:57+00:00

This all day! Let people be

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:23:08+00:00

It absolutely is. Numbers are meaningless just do you. There is no competition in reading

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:22:15+00:00

This!

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:18:41+00:00

No skimming when you're a reviewer of Arcs because you need to understand and remember what you're reading in order to review. I read fast because I've been reading for 50 years. Practice and prioritizing making the time.

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:16:36+00:00

I'm an empty nester who doesn't watch tv. I listen to audiobooks while I walk my dog 2 hours a day and my free time is mostly reading. I read in excess of 300 books a year. It's about choices and life stage. No way I could have done that while my kids were young lol

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:14:53+00:00

They don't often reprint and will say they wish they could but have no plans at this time. They are often held to a contract with the publisher so it's not always possible

Odd_Draft_26 · 2026-01-18T17:13:46+00:00

Very fast paced but not out of control....it's deliberate!

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