tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post5446475993551102181..comments2024-02-29T09:03:10.981+00:00Comments on Beautiful Bookish Butterflies: Bookish Musings - NetGalley NegativesAmanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-71940388111562168642014-06-23T14:47:57.775+01:002014-06-23T14:47:57.775+01:00That's what happens to me! I get that, 'we...That's what happens to me! I get that, 'we accepted or handed out lots already', or they get back to me after the release date and are all 'it's past the release date now, nah' and you think, you could looked at my profile beforehand or stop making excuses! But it is a worthwhile site I think, as a whole, I do still use it a lot!Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-53120357762948847642014-06-23T14:46:18.681+01:002014-06-23T14:46:18.681+01:00I do think these problems are something a few peop...I do think these problems are something a few people suffer with, but I guess if we just keep ploughing through them, we may get those books we really want, never know? :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-749218239124149132014-06-23T14:45:17.317+01:002014-06-23T14:45:17.317+01:00I do agree Julie, it is a fantastic way to gain AR...I do agree Julie, it is a fantastic way to gain ARC's, and I've never considered it that way before, thank you! :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-68485558640059255872014-06-22T14:26:37.478+01:002014-06-22T14:26:37.478+01:00I really happy it's not just me! The hardest t...I really happy it's not just me! The hardest thing of Netgalley at the moment are those restrictions. I'm an international blogger from The Netherlands, so that would make it impossible for me to have a shot at ARC's. Why don't you love me, publisher on Netgalley? Haha. I just don't get why they wouldn't allow me to read the book, since I'm a blogger like you and people all around the world..<br><br>I've also worked hard to get my 84% and my profile is completely up to date, but yes, I've also noticed that I get more declines lately. It's not that I feel I deserve those ARC's or that they owe it to me, but I don't get some of the reasons. Also the late acceptances are annoying. I often get a 'we already accepted to many bloggers', why did you let me wait so long then?Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-54210764555022524262014-06-20T14:58:22.642+01:002014-06-20T14:58:22.642+01:00It's funny, this post feels like something I c...It's funny, this post feels like something I could've written. I especially have a problem with #2 and I've experienced #1 a few times as well. Most publishers are great at responding to contact letting them know they archived the book before I could download it. Once I was even given the okay only to find out two of the books had been archived already.<br><br>I read so many different genres and some of my favorite authors are from overseas. It bother the heck out of me I can' read and review them. They're really undiscovered gems and I'd love to introduce readers here in the US to them. However I don't have any contacts in any of the publishing houses, yet. <br><br>Who knows why Netgalley is the way it is. I have a low feedback ratio about 40% but I'm working to get it up to 75%. It;s hard to keep reviews fresh and interesting. At least it is for me.Chanpreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732586082446674711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-44073759588666722292014-06-19T19:52:59.090+01:002014-06-19T19:52:59.090+01:00NG does have some ups and downs but overall it is ...NG does have some ups and downs but overall it is a good way to get ARCs. Yes, the waiting forever to get accepted, only to be super close to release date is a bit annoying. BUT, to me that means they're not respecting our time, so why should we respect their release dates? I say read it whenever and review it whenever.Julie Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06462386948229063576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-42724753627700898102014-06-17T22:11:55.371+01:002014-06-17T22:11:55.371+01:00Myself and Edelweiss just don't compute, it ha...Myself and Edelweiss just don't compute, it hates my guts, hence I use NetGalley a lot, but the lack of cancelling requests is a shame, it means that we'll probably never review it, and it's a shame. I'm hoping a few more improvements come a long, but still, I'm going to use it anyway, just more carefully now :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-16847216407015970082014-06-17T19:02:07.146+01:002014-06-17T19:02:07.146+01:00How have I only just seen this post!?!I have final...How have I only just seen this post!?!<br><br>I have finally had some requests get either denied or accepted after about 6 months, but usually by then I don't care any more. I definitely think they need to allow you to take back a request, especially when they keep you waiting that long. Sometimes you change your mind after a week or two, so that would be a lot more helpful. <br><br>Netgalley reject me a lot, I've actually never been rejected by Edelweiss but I actually have auto-approval for a ton of publishers on there. I don't know why though because I never got an email letting me know or anything.<br><br>When I click on one and it says it's for specific countries then I do weep a little. But, sometimes, if I put in a request I get accepted which confuses me. The restriction thing is usually because a publisher in the UK has the rights to a title but the US rights are sold to a separate publisher for a separate release date. So if one publisher puts it on Netgalley then legally they can only be showing it people from that country. I don't know all the legal complications but, MEH, still BUGS ME! I WANTS THE BOOKS!<br><br>My ratio is in the 60-70% range I think, and my profile is really short because I heard from some blogger it was better to keep it to the point. I do get confused when I get rejected for something and can't work out why, but I get a lot of great books so I don't get too sad. I have to admit to using Edelweiss more just because I have auto-approval for the American publishers and don't get restricted from titles on there. AND titles seem to go up on EW way before they go up on NG.<br><br>I hope they start accepting more of your requests soon!Reviews from a Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-9704772406885952362014-06-16T18:23:45.655+01:002014-06-16T18:23:45.655+01:00Hahaha, great post! I can't relate to the trou...Hahaha, great post! I can't relate to the troubles of being International but my co-blogger (in AUS) says the exact same thing. It sucks sometimes. I can, however, relate to the rejections. Sometimes I just don't get it either. I don't even get upset that I didn't get the book, I just hate how they don't tell you why.Alisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-12016647183264604932014-06-16T10:37:09.832+01:002014-06-16T10:37:09.832+01:00Aww I know! I guess I was lucky living in the UK, ...Aww I know! I guess I was lucky living in the UK, but I was still originally rejected anyway, so it really was rubbish! I get that all the time though, I have good months and then terrible months, and this one was a terrible month! Oh dear..Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-19511314617710281592014-06-16T10:35:46.294+01:002014-06-16T10:35:46.294+01:00Ooo, that's a good idea actually, might have t...Ooo, that's a good idea actually, might have to try that next time! If it's got no Archive Date, then it's not too bad really, but when it's got one, it's a shame..Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-91511929279716782602014-06-16T06:53:20.993+01:002014-06-16T06:53:20.993+01:00I was SO disappointed to see that Dangerous Boys w...I was SO disappointed to see that Dangerous Boys was only being given to UK readers!!! It was an epic let down!! BUT Edelweiss hates me and rejects me for everything, so at least on Netgalley I get approved for most of what I request. And that's not always a good thing either bc Oh man I have way too many that I need to read now!!!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288722022982656753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-18933217690646294512014-06-16T00:16:55.060+01:002014-06-16T00:16:55.060+01:00I've had the same problem with the late accept...I've had the same problem with the late acceptance of my review request. In those cases, to avoid looking like I didn't give feedback, I will just type in the feedback form something like, "although I was very excited to review this book, I planned time to read it closer to when I made my review request and no longer have to time to fit it in". Definitely annoying!DoingDeweyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-54329120652020941822014-06-15T23:30:40.100+01:002014-06-15T23:30:40.100+01:00I wish you could as well, the amount of times I...I wish you could as well, the amount of times I've wanted to withdraw, only to find I've gotten it, it's a shame, but serves me right in a way, and the location thing is stupid for all involved; either for everyone or no-one, it's not fair otherwise..<br>The Book Look ideas is great, I might have to start considering something like that myself..<br>Thank you for your thoughts Nereyda, I'll be sure to keep them in mind and not let the ratio thing get to me! :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-869788072055384392014-06-15T22:29:30.458+01:002014-06-15T22:29:30.458+01:00I loved your little rant there Cait, so cute but s...I loved your little rant there Cait, so cute but so honest too! It does suck to be rejected though, big time! :(Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-57235305440124468002014-06-15T22:26:56.659+01:002014-06-15T22:26:56.659+01:00Very much so, it's a wonderful feature to have...Very much so, it's a wonderful feature to have for ARC's.Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-21915873376756977582014-06-15T21:52:31.044+01:002014-06-15T21:52:31.044+01:00I looove this post! I wish so badly that you coul...I looove this post! I wish so badly that you could withdraw request on Netgalley and Edelweiss. Sometimes I want a book but after reading some reviews I find out that the book isn't for me and I don't want it anymore. I have books that are pending for over year! Either I've already read and reviewed them on my own or I just lost interest in the book and moved on. I hate that the book is still on my dashboard. And the thing where they approve you right before (or after) the release is stupid and pointless.<br>The location thing is stupid too. I hate how some books are only available for UK readers but UK readers get access to all the US books too. How is that fair???<br>I have some advice for you. Don't worry about your feedback ratio. I'm embarrassed to admit thing but I have like 35% feedback ration on NetGalley. Yeah I suck. Most of these are for books I lost interest in or in books I accidentally clicked on the link in my email, not knowing it was set to 'Read Now' and surprise, now it's on my shelf. <br><br>I think publishers don;t expect you to review every single book they approve you for. If I don't want a book anymore or end up DNF, I try to showcase it a different way. Like Deep Blue. I never asked for it but I got an ARC. I wasn't interested so I did a Book Look for it and didn't worry about it anymore once I found a good home for it.<br><br>I don't think approval ratio is that important because I get most of my books from NetGalley and EW and like I said, my feedback ratio blows! Stats don't have much to do with it either because I've been getting books from the same publishers from when my blog was less than a year old and my stats and followers were really low. Don't beat yourself up so much over feeling like you HAVE to review every book, especially when you've lost interest or they take forever to approve you.<br><br>FYI, my blogger friend and I have also discussed this and all our feedback ratios suck, our blogs and different in length of blog and stats and followers, yet we still get pretty much the same books...<br><br>Nereyda @Mostly YA Book Obsessedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-82412997598900824052014-06-15T12:44:32.203+01:002014-06-15T12:44:32.203+01:00IT'S NOT JUST YOU. And omg, don't get me s...IT'S NOT JUST YOU. And omg, don't get me started on the country-limitations. *shakes fist at the world in general* I'M PROUD TO BE AN AUSSIE BLOGGER...except....when I want to request review copies. It sucks, I think, because sure the book is being published in the USA but that doesn't mean the rest of the world won't enjoy it. And no one's promoting it to the rest of the world. It doesn't make sense at all. Especially when as soon as the book is published, you can buy it from Book Depository...yup. International. But no one but Americans know about it because we don't get to promote. *breathing in, breathing out* Yes, yes, I can get a bit ranty too. <br><br>I've reviewed less than 30 books on NetGalley and only missed putting up my review of one book. *winces* I DID review it, I just didn't get it sent in on time, which is an incredible bummer and a mar on my OCD reviewing brain, lol. But my stats aren't too bad either and I still get rejected about 80% of the time. :|Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-83776739740058308852014-06-15T06:21:23.025+01:002014-06-15T06:21:23.025+01:00I completely understand about the country restrict...I completely understand about the country restriction thing. That's frustrating. And the timing is annoying, and the rejection is annoying. Totally agreed. But again grateful for the opportunity.bookalityhttp://bookality.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-78028704645235289842014-06-15T00:47:13.674+01:002014-06-15T00:47:13.674+01:00It is very odd, I've heard of a few people hav...It is very odd, I've heard of a few people having this happen and none of us understand it it either!<br>Welcome to the annoyed club Thea, and here's hoping we can all learn a few things, right? :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-78697642116381393992014-06-15T00:45:54.026+01:002014-06-15T00:45:54.026+01:00So glad I'm not alone! I've not come acros...So glad I'm not alone! I've not come across someone blogging from South Africa, so this is a first, lovely to meet you hunny, hope those mean publishers consider you more in the future! :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-64774738260909908522014-06-15T00:44:59.160+01:002014-06-15T00:44:59.160+01:00Great comment Alicia! I have to admit, I previousl...Great comment Alicia! I have to admit, I previously went made on requesting and I confess, I still do sometimes, but I'm much more careful to just request books that I do genuinely believe I'll want to read and will enjoy, and it's a shame when I can't do that I think. I still get requests to review it before the release date, even when there's like 7 days until that date! It's unfair and unreasonable sometimes.. Thank you hunny! :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-26792754006844484882014-06-15T00:42:44.520+01:002014-06-15T00:42:44.520+01:00What a coincidence! I'll be checking out your ...What a coincidence! I'll be checking out your post tomorrow! :)Amanda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-49408278705129374432014-06-14T16:06:31.302+01:002014-06-14T16:06:31.302+01:00So funny, I also blogged about NetGalley. Mine is ...So funny, I also blogged about NetGalley. Mine is more a list if wishes. The accept/decline delay was my #1 wish as well. <br><br>http://advancereadingcopy.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/i-love-netgalley-but/JAScribbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05112035902548012647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523741214914719296.post-53320620404805461692014-06-14T15:05:22.961+01:002014-06-14T15:05:22.961+01:00I think I agree with you about the ratio thing, it...I think I agree with you about the ratio thing, it's weird as while I'm not quite at the 80% ratio yet (I am working on it though) I seem to be getting declined for books more often as my ratio rises which I find odd. When it was low I getting accepted for most of the books I was requesting...... odd! I've also experienced the getting accepted for books long after they have been requested and after they have gone on general release, it's frustrating to say the least!<br><br>Thea @ <a href="http://gizzimomosbookshelf.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Gizzimomo's Book Shelf</a>Thea Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704798703978538781noreply@blogger.com