A few years ago I won a kindle. The basic one but it introduced me to a new way of reading and enjoying books. As a family we travel quite a bit and it made life easier when having to think about how many books to pack!
I go through phases of using it a lot to actually forgetting I have it.
Saying that, a few months ago on twitter, someone mentioned netgalley. I hadn’t heard of it before and it peaked my curiosity. I signed up, checked it out and was immediately thrilled I did. Since joining I have read 13 not yet published books, and I have 3 more on the go now. I am loving it!
I have enjoyed Bridget Collin’s bestseller The Binding. The book is wondrous and is totally enjoyable. I did miss holding the book and admiring the design of the cover.
I was also able to read Sinead O’Hart’s The Star Spun Web. This was one of my top picks for 2019. I know it will be met with fabulous reviews and perhaps a few awards along the way.
Michelle Harrison’s A Pinch of Magic was also made available and I fell in love with the Widdershin sisters and the curse on their family. Another one to watch for this year! It has amazing reviews already!
There are obviously many more I have read and loved. I will continue to use my kindle, netgalley and my blog to review these books. There have been several times when I missed holding, admiring or passing along the book but I seem to be able to get past these moments. It is reading for pleasure after all.
I would be keen to know the opinions of others using netgalley. Do you like it? Does it make you still want to buy the book upon publication?
My Shelves Are Full 