Blog Name:  Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
Blog URL: http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.com
Twitter Name:  GRgenius
Goodreads (and/or others):  GRgenius or GMR

When did you start your blog and why?

My blog came to life 05/18/09.  The initial reason to start my blog was to share my love of books and that remains my reason to this very day!  The idea came about when talking with a coworker and friend of mine (Bri, of brimeetsbooks.wordpress.com).  She had a book blog for quite some time and enjoyed the experience imensely.  I being a newbie to the blog world (hey, I didn’t even know exactly what one WAS for a while there), took the set up pointers and how-to’s from her and never looked back.

The name of my blog came to me actually when I was just goofing around….I was really trying to figure out something catchy to call it and it just popped in!  It worked well with my own feelings on reading and the desire to always have one on the back burner for my next read-in-progress.  The template design I came across in my quest to find something a little more….it’s one of the many freebie ones available on the web, if you are just willing to look (and not THAT handy with the html coding).  The books I review are a combination of my interests and whatever catches my eye at the time.  Most are books I own, although I do accept ARC and books for review….HOWEVER my policy on reviews clearly states I am not guaranteeing a glowing review!  My motto:  RESPECT THE EFFORT, IF NOT THE RESULT.  Just because I don’t care for a book does not mean someone else won’t love it.  While I will point out both good and bad, it’s up to my readers to decide what is truly right for them.  (Long winded….aren’t I….)

Tell us a little about yourself outside of your interest in books.

Outside of my interest in books, I am a human being.  (Sorry, couldn’t help myself…the question reminded me of that funny line that says something about it being too dark to read inside of a dog…)  No, but seriously….I’m pretty much a homebody, that is I split my time between work, family, and my pups (who are also family).  I enjoy reading (obviously), writing (sometimes….mostly moody poetry…helps to vent good and bad feelings), music, movies, and shopping (yep, typical girly activities).  A few random factoids…no, I am not originally from the South, moved down here from up North years ago as a child….no, I have not found Mr. Right nor know if that is the proverbial needle in the haystack venture….yes, I have a fairly decent memory when it comes to the right topics, ask me where something is in the book store, I probably know….and my love of music makes me the mini-jukebox of lyrics (if you look to your left and see someone driving while singing, that’d be me).  (Warned ya, long winded…)

Your favorite book from your youth and the story behind it.

My favorite book from my youth?  Ummm, I’m not certain I can pick just one!  I remember my mom reading to me when I was younger and then I just took over from there.  When thinking back to childhood memories of home, I can still remember the layout of my two favorite libraries.  Grant it they may have changed by now, and I know the one did as I discovered a year or two ago the roof came off in a major storm (THE HORROR!)….but they are always fond thoughts indeed.  How about I tell you of the first book I reviewed at my site?  The dubious honor of first review post went to the first book of a triology….The Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith.  It’s a really good series that I read for the first time in 9th grade I believe….my friend loaned me a copy and I was hooked.  Got the three pack as a present that very Christmas.  Here is the link for the review (but be kind, it was my first post….there is a learning curve with this blogging bit….): “An Oldie but a Goodie – The Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith”

“They always say you shouldn’t have favorites, well, I have a lot, but this is one’s at the top of the pile! Let me just start off by saying that the site is so much fun to look at, especially if you are at all inclined to like baked goods and books (which I do of course). Truly there are a wide variety of reviews, interviews, giveaways, book tours, you name it, and it’s always entertaining. You would be crazy not to click right over and get reading. Trust me you won’t regret it!”

Also, she’s currently hosting a giveaway for James Patterson’s New 7th Heaven until the 16th, so make sure you sign up!

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