The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Jennifer @ Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jennifer’s permission, Billy @ Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer relaunched the hop on February 15, 2013. Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end the following Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book-related question. The hop’s purpose is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to their own blogs.
Do you still enjoy reading children’s books?
(submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
When the girls were little, I would read them children’s books all of the time. I don’t read children’s books of my own volition though. I do however read Middle-Grade books occasionally and lots of YA books. I can’t say that I ever have any desire to read a children’s book, to be honest. I guess because they are mostly written to teach children something and I can’t imagine a lesson it could possibly teach me now.
If I ever have grandchildren, I imagine I will revisit many different children’s books.
Do you still enjoy reading children’s books?
This has been quite a week. The busier I got, the more life showed me what an annoying sense of humor it has by putting lots of unexpected challenges in my way. One challenge was that Hootsuite decided the subscription I don’t have had expired and I would need to pay to keep using it. The cheapest subscription is $99 per month. That’s all kinds of ridiculous for the little bit I use it, which is only to do my daily Twitter post since WP can’t do it anymore. I’ve had a free account for years. They didn’t even warn me. 🤦🏻♀️ Instagram schedules now – I wish Twitter would schedule, too.
Part of my busy schedule included going through the 252 books that have entered BBNYA this year to say for each book whether I wanted to read it or not. That took me many many hours, which is why I didn’t make it to your posts yesterday. I believe all said and done, it took me around 7 hours to go through the whole list – their descriptions and trigger warnings and to enter on a Google form my decision for each book. I was brain-dead when I finally finished.
How was your week?
- Monday 6/05/2023 – Book Review of Hammer of Fate by G.N. Gudgion (Bookouture/Second Sky’s Blog Tour)
- Tuesday, 6/06/23 – Book Review of Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier (Berkley Blog Tour)
- Wednesday, 6/07/23 – WWW Wednesday & Weekly Book Haul
- Thursday, 6/08/23 – Book Review of The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams by Victoria Williamson (The Write Reads Blog Tour)
- Friday, 6/09/23 – Book Blogger Hop and Weekly Updates
- Monday 6/12/2023 – Book Reviews of The Bookshop by the Bay by Pamela Kelley and A Cornish Seaside Murder by Fiona Leitch
- Tuesday, 6/13/23 – Book Review of Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
- Wednesday, 6/14/23 – WWW Wednesday & Weekly Book Haul
- Thursday, 6/15/23 – Thriller Book Reviews of You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard and Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
- Friday, 6/16/23 – Book Blogger Hop and Weekly Updates
19 responses to “Do you still enjoy reading children’s books? Plus, Weekly Updates #BookBloggerHop #bookish #discussionpost”
I suppose it depends on your definition of “children’s book”. Personally, I consider anything aimed at anything younger than teens to be “children’s books”. And some aimed at teens are more like children’s books as well. I will occasionally read children’s (fiction) books depending on the topic.
One thing I discovered a couple years ago, when I was doing research for this nonfiction children’s book a friend has talked me into writing (if I ever finish it – it’s been a challenging couple years, so it’s taken a back seat. And then I decided to start my blog, so most of my writing that isn’t journaling has gone there), is that sometimes nonfiction children’s books do a better job of explaining complicated subject matter than adult books do. They are simpler and more straightforward, so if it’s a concept you’re unfamiliar with, or not up-to-date with, then children’s books can be better than ones aimed at adults, because the adult books tend to overcomplicate things to the extent that a newcomer to the subject can’t understand the subject, and is likely to get overwhelmed and give up. For example, two of the subjects I’ve found this to be true on are on gender identity, and sexual orientation.
That is very true!
Life does seem to throw as many challenges as possible 😂 That sounds like a mission going through that many books, hope you have a great weekend 💕
It really was. First I just read through the trigger warnings and what a mistake that was – I didn’t want to read any of them by the time I finished doing that 🤣
Wow $99 for a something you rarely use is crazy!! I wonder how many people will sign up for that? I’ve joined in with my answer this week and it’s different to yours. 😀
Luckily I found another site/app that does it for free and so far so good with it.
Phew!
Yeah that’s why I haven’t done BBNYA because it’s just so time consuming. The lowest age I usually read is YA. Though I will reread favs from when I was younger (The BFG, Charlotte’s Web, etc.) I hope your weekend is relaxing and low key, you’re due for it x
I can never say no to Dave when he asks me if I could do something. Luckily, we just have to read excerpts up until the final rounds. I think it’s just three full books we will have to read. 🤞🏻
I kind of lump Children’s and Middle Grade books together, because 12 and under are still children. I do read them and re-read some of my childhood favorites. I didn’t realize Instagram had started scheduling. I’ll have to check that out.
As you know, Tessa, I am a grandma and love reading to and with my grandkids. I enjoy all books whether children’s picture books, MG, YA or adult. I use the excuse that I have to read them to see if my grands will like them, but I enjoy them too. I especially love picture books! The Little People, Big Dreams series is my favourite non-fiction books for kids and I read them for me as well as reading to my grands. I always learn something about the person being highlighted.
It’s too bad that Hootsuite is no longer a free to use program. I hate when that happens. I can only imagine how you felt after going through all those books. How many will you be reading? Have a better week this week, Tessa.
I loved reading children’s books to my kids and grandkids, but like you, don’t naturally pick them up these days. (Though amazing artwork still entrances me). Going through 252 books and making decisions on them sounds mind-numbing. Oh my. I’m glad that’s behind you, and hope you enjoy the reads!
Wow 7 hours, that’s a lot of time! I love an mg read, some of my fave books fit into that category 😍
I read the occasional MG book and plenty of YA, but I don’t remember the last time I read a children’s book. Probably when the boys were much younger (and I kept our favs). I’ve never tried scheduling with Insta. I should probably check it out. Have a great weekend, Tessa!
As an adult I have read the Harry Potter series, designed for kids, but adults enjoy reading them too. As my name suggests I have been sorted into Ravenclaw.
I’m in my children’s book era with my 4 year old. I wouldn’t read them on my own though. Middle Grade- absolutely! I really enjoy them!
Also- I recently learned that you can schedule posts on Twitter. Is that what you meant? Once my draft is scheduled, I can copy the link on twitter and schedule my post! I must remember to do it and hate how much EXTRA time it takes since WP doesn’t do it anymore.
How? I’ve looked and tried different things- even researched it but the only way I can find to schedule a twitter post is through an app/site like Hootsuite.
I’m going to DM you on Twitter!!
I enjoy children’s book. They are fun and as my kid is small, it gives me more reason to pick them up. I love MG and YA books but once she is older I would read more MG and YA books.
I hope this week turns out better and more relaxing. I didn’t know Hootsuite started a subscription either and that cost is too much. Twitter has a schedule option on a laptop/browser but on a phone, you can always save the Tweet and post later.