tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post5889318485035924554..comments2024-03-28T20:04:18.471-05:00Comments on Somewhere Only We Know: Top Ten Things that Make My Life as a Reader/Blogger EasierSomewhere Only We Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301973028870770126noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-84548243260011523352013-08-25T00:50:12.213-05:002013-08-25T00:50:12.213-05:00Oh Book Depository, the book blogging world secret...Oh Book Depository, the book blogging world secret! I just love it! =)alibrarianslibrarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-43620460149737907582013-08-22T21:16:18.620-05:002013-08-22T21:16:18.620-05:00Oh I forgot plenty of tools too (Bloglovin, NetGal...Oh I forgot plenty of tools too (Bloglovin, NetGalley...)! I highly recommend giving Google Calendar a try. I was scared of it at first too, but it's pretty easy to use. Puzzle and audiobook...that's a great combo! Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-85193713389585314872013-08-22T21:14:55.337-05:002013-08-22T21:14:55.337-05:00You can get free audiobooks from LibriVox (app and...You can get free audiobooks from LibriVox (app and website), OverDrive Media Console if you have a sign on from your local library (assuming your local library participates in this). Sync Audiobooks (website) does free audio downloads during the summer (this past week was the last week this summer though). They're out there. It's definitely helpful if you can pay attention and multitask. I have found that if I'm multitasking it needs to be something mindless so I can focus on the book. As for scheduling so far ahead...that was an accident and then I realized how much more relaxing it was doing it that way! Thanks so much for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-7249856985106931492013-08-22T21:11:52.096-05:002013-08-22T21:11:52.096-05:00Oh yes, I'd be lost without my calendar! Thank...Oh yes, I'd be lost without my calendar! Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-11137080552598726762013-08-22T21:10:22.266-05:002013-08-22T21:10:22.266-05:00Oh yeah. And the thing is, you can link your work ...Oh yeah. And the thing is, you can link your work calendar with your personal calendar using Google Calendar. I color coordinate to make it easy for me to see which item is for which calendar. It's great! Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-71321477884175993662013-08-22T21:09:29.454-05:002013-08-22T21:09:29.454-05:00Yes, I love the multitasking I'm able to do wi...Yes, I love the multitasking I'm able to do with audiobooks. Definitely great for long car trips. I've made Husband listen to Twilight, Vampire Academy, and Harry Potter via audio on car trips. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-50435352261669200492013-08-22T21:08:01.577-05:002013-08-22T21:08:01.577-05:00Goodreads definitely is! I don't know where I&...Goodreads definitely is! I don't know where I'd be without it! Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-66134309540216108712013-08-22T21:07:46.056-05:002013-08-22T21:07:46.056-05:00You can get access to free audiobooks via LibriVox...You can get access to free audiobooks via LibriVox (app or website), OverDrive Media Console (if you have a sign on from your local library). And occasionally iTunes will have free audiobooks. They're definitely expensive if you just buy them outright. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-60145824431181135962013-08-22T20:47:27.896-05:002013-08-22T20:47:27.896-05:00I follow a lot of home organization bloggers too a...I follow a lot of home organization bloggers too and that's where I found the kit. I've really enjoyed it (along with a lot of her other kits). I totally got ahead on accident, but I'm loving being scheduled ahead. Who would complain about a weekend of solid blogging and speed reading? Unfortunately that won't be this weekend or next for me. Maybe you'll get one soon. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-76815285405551338912013-08-22T20:44:58.781-05:002013-08-22T20:44:58.781-05:00Yes, this was a great topic because I got a lot of...Yes, this was a great topic because I got a lot of good tips from everyone! I completely agree about the community! Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-58666722406925446292013-08-22T20:44:55.111-05:002013-08-22T20:44:55.111-05:00Ah, yes...publishers contact information as well. ...Ah, yes...publishers contact information as well. Geez that can be hard to find sometimes. Definitely agree that good books are the easiest to review. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-2508323951230032462013-08-22T20:44:35.490-05:002013-08-22T20:44:35.490-05:00I've enjoyed the kit for sure! I've defini...I've enjoyed the kit for sure! I've definitely learned so much for the bloggers that do those kinds of posts. So helpful. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-11308805828629534232013-08-22T20:03:28.291-05:002013-08-22T20:03:28.291-05:00Haha...thanks. Most of that is because I'm try...Haha...thanks. Most of that is because I'm trying to do something specific soon so that's required a lot of planning. I initially got ahead on accident and have loved staying ahead so much that I've tried my best to keep it up. Definitely love adding new tasks and events to my calendar with all of my scheduling. :) And I completely agree, audiobooks for car trips are great! That's how I've forced Husband to listen to Twilight, Vampire Academy, and Harry Potter. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-73716317966251853502013-08-22T20:01:53.676-05:002013-08-22T20:01:53.676-05:00Audiobooks are definitely not for everyone and 9 t...Audiobooks are definitely not for everyone and 9 times out of 10 the narrator makes or breaks it for me. It might be that audiobooks just aren't for you, but it might have been the narrators as well. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-78633348274046481492013-08-22T20:00:58.744-05:002013-08-22T20:00:58.744-05:00Oh yes, I've enjoyed it. I like using Google C...Oh yes, I've enjoyed it. I like using Google Calendar because I do tend to plan ahead way ahead of time and that means that sometimes I have to rearrange my posts according to release date. The physical kit is great, but I end up scratching stuff out a lot. :) It's all good though. Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-77998348691345029922013-08-22T19:59:55.027-05:002013-08-22T19:59:55.027-05:00Tell me about it. I'd be totally blind without...Tell me about it. I'd be totally blind without Goodreads. I agree...e-readers are AWESOME! Such nifty devices! Thanks for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-17151686253445621702013-08-21T17:25:06.257-05:002013-08-21T17:25:06.257-05:00Great list! I never thought of adding my Kindle to...Great list! I never thought of adding my Kindle to my list, how silly of me! I've seen a lot of people have mentioned using Google Calender, but I've never used it before. It's a cool idea, but I don't know whether it'd work for me because i'm useless with those types of things. :P I totally agree with Audiobooks, it's great to be able to listen to them and do something else, I usually do a Jigsaw whilst listening to books I like to re-read! :D<br />Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my TTT post. ^.^<br /><br />Happy Reading! :D<br />-----<br />Tiffa @ <a href="http://thebritishbooknerd.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">The British Book Nerd</a>Tiffa Snooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-66784056819572667122013-08-20T22:35:50.744-05:002013-08-20T22:35:50.744-05:00I have been wanting to try audiobooks. I would onl...I have been wanting to try audiobooks. I would only do that through the library as it seems super spendy. I just don't know if I would pay attention as well. Also, I love that you are scheduled so far ahead! I only schedule a month in advance, whew! <br /><br /> <a href="http://alyssazech.blogspot.com/2013/08/making-life-easy.html" rel="nofollow">Sunrise Avenue</a>Alyssaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-25686618430538798042013-08-20T16:57:25.073-05:002013-08-20T16:57:25.073-05:00Nice list - I forgot about a calendar for all that...Nice list - I forgot about a calendar for all that scheduling!Jennifer Rummelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-55955937783702606342013-08-20T14:20:58.556-05:002013-08-20T14:20:58.556-05:00Lots of people are saying Google Calendar. I use i...Lots of people are saying Google Calendar. I use it for work, and it's invaluable, so maybe I should bring it into my blogging life?<br /><br />Here's my <a href="http://girlreporter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/top-ten-tuesday-12-things-that-make.html" rel="nofollow">TTT</a>.Sarah @ Girl!Reporternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-91860562381083931022013-08-20T13:59:21.176-05:002013-08-20T13:59:21.176-05:00I only started listening to audiobooks this year. ...I only started listening to audiobooks this year. I too find them a great way to multitask. They are also great for long car trips and there have been a lot of those too this year. <br /><br />My <a href="http://illtumbleforya.blogspot.com/2013/08/teaser-and-top-ten-tuesday-22-082013.html" rel="nofollow"><br />TTT </a><br /><br />LisaILJ @ <a href="http://illtumbleforya.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><br />I’ll Tumble for YA</a>LisaILJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-65027451712241701552013-08-20T13:34:00.393-05:002013-08-20T13:34:00.393-05:00Goodreads is the best! I also like the highlightin...Goodreads is the best! I also like the highlighting feature on e-readers! Great list.<br /><br />My TTT:<br /><br />http://qaisracetusbookblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/top-ten-tuesday-82013.htmlSaru Gargnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-59761969801858046332013-08-20T12:17:28.257-05:002013-08-20T12:17:28.257-05:00I have never listened to an audiobook yet. I saw t...I have never listened to an audiobook yet. I saw them on Book Depository but they're very expensive! I totally agree on most of these. Thank you for visiting my blog!Lanaia M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-62798446828429201302013-08-20T11:56:51.249-05:002013-08-20T11:56:51.249-05:00I've never seen that Blogger's Kit before,...I've never seen that Blogger's Kit before, but it looks really cool!! Also I'm super jealous at how far ahead you are on your blog! I don't think I could ever get to that point! I think I need a weekend of solid blogging and speed reading!<br /><br /><a href="http://pinkpolkadotbookblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/top-ten-tuesday-things-that-make.html" rel="nofollow">My TTT</a>Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-88419129605813483402013-08-20T11:28:39.839-05:002013-08-20T11:28:39.839-05:00I love that Blogger's Kit- definitely looks he...I love that Blogger's Kit- definitely looks helpful!<br />I also love tips and tricks posts- I've learnt so much from other bloggers :) <br />Great list!Lettienoreply@blogger.com