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Unpopular Bookish Opinions

And I'm back for another week of Top Ten Tuesday! This prompt was really interesting for me, and I'm sure that there were be a lot of really interesting responses, since none of us have the same opinions. I chose four really specific things I want to argue and six that are just facts.

So let's get started!
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl

  1. Book quotes in book reviews. I seriously don't understand this because yeah, I might laugh at a certain quote or something, but I never get this involved into recording it and keeping it. I never get this involved into this idea ever.
  2. Owning so many copies of the same book. I mean, do what you what and I understand that there are a bunch of different covers that are beautiful, but I don't understand dropping that much money on a book when you could buy another book that you haven't read yet or don't own. It might be cool to have all these pretty covers, but that's a lot of money to spend only on this one book.
  3. Three star ratings (if you loved the book). It might seem a little odd, but it's weird to me when people loves a book that they only rated 3 stars. I understand still maybe liking parts of this book, but if you loved this book so much, then why would you only give it three stars out of five?
  4. Getting worked up over what people said. Yeah, you shouldn't watch if someone's spewing racist or homophobic garbage, but that's not what I mean. People get so worked up over something small that someone else said. How do you have the time to get this worked up about something as petty as this?
And now for some short opinions I want to take as fact that I don't even want to begin trying to argue with someone for the other six.

  1. Audiobooks are reading books.
  2. Ebooks are reading books.
  3. If someone says that they are reading, then no matter how, they are reading.
  4. Books are political. Don't be afraid to discuss politics on your bookish platforms.
  5. Netgalley let me request too many ARCS.
  6. Have fun! Above all else, we are here because we love reading and should have fun doing it with minimal drama.

And these are my top ten unpopular opinions, even though I'm not sure if they're actually unpopular. Do you strongly agree or disagree with any of these? Be sure to let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading!
Alyssa

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  1. Davida Chazan (The Chocolate Lady)June 11, 2019 at 3:10 AM

    Yes... have fun. That is absolutely the whole point of book blogging! Thanks!

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    1. AlyssaJune 11, 2019 at 2:31 PM

      I feel like sometimes we get too caught up in all the things that we "have" to do. I know that I do and need that reminder sometimes.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  2. AstilbeJune 11, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    I agree. Having fun is the point of all of this!

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.

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    1. AlyssaJune 11, 2019 at 2:32 PM

      That's why we are here after all! I forget this sometimes and need the reminder that I do have fun and shouldn't get stressed about it.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  3. iloveheartlandXJune 11, 2019 at 10:18 AM

    I don't really get owning multiple copies of books either, I have a few collectors' editions, but for the most part, I only own one copy of each book I have, I don't have the space for more!
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2019/06/11/top-ten-tuesday-215/

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    1. AlyssaJune 11, 2019 at 2:33 PM

      The space thing is also an issue as well. I get that multiple covers are pretty, but it is definitely a lot.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  4. LydiaJune 11, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    Honestly, sometimes you have to discuss politics on your bookish platform. Absolutely agreed there.

    My TTT.

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    1. AlyssaJune 11, 2019 at 2:34 PM

      There are so many books that discuss politics that you can't discuss one without the other. Fortunately, I think we are at the point now that not too many people care about it anymore.

      Thanks for commenting!

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  5. Brooke LorrenJune 11, 2019 at 4:51 PM

    I have to laugh at your Netgalley opinion. I'm fortunate in that I paid attention to the admonition to not request too many books from Netgalley, but it can be overwhelming if they approve all your requests at once.

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    1. AlyssaJune 11, 2019 at 9:33 PM

      I did alright at first when I was on a major reading binge but then I went on a long slump and I feel really behind but at least I didn't worry too much about getting them all done in time.

      Thanks for commenting!

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