Friday, February 3, 2017

Problems Only We Know # 2: No More ARCs

I'm starting a new feature called Problems Only We Know. This is feature is meant to be funny--sarcastic at times-- that highlights on a few topics here and there that can be annoying or small inconveniences that only readers/bloggers will understand.

Let's talk series ARCs.

When all the other books in a series have been available for ARCs but the last book or the upcoming book is not. You search and search.

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You refresh NetGalley and Edelweiss hourly to see if it has been posted for review requests.

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Release day creeps closer and closer.

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Until finally you're forced to admit that the publisher decided not to offer any ARCs for this most coveted of series enders.

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But wait...you stumble across another blogger who was one of the select elite to receive an advanced copy directly from the publisher.

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And then you have to talk yourself back to reality.

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But let's face it...it's a problem that only we know! Do you guys know what I mean? Have you ever been burned by that series ender that you so want to read before the release date? Let me know!

4 comments:

  1. I think a lot of times the last book of a series is not available on netgalley or edelweiss. I've learned to live with it. But it's definitely frustrating.

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  2. OMG! This is soooooo true! Happens to me all the time. :-) And the feelings of someone else getting it? Yeah, those are the real ones. Fun post!

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  3. Oh yes. It's expected yet expecting it doesn't make it any less frustrating! Thanks for commenting Jennifer!

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  4. Thanks Lisa! I'm glad that I'm not alone here! :)

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