Comments on: BookSneeze: Free Books for Bloggers

By: Krista Rodriguez

Krista Rodriguez — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:09:00 +0000

I love the idea! I am signed up as a booksneeze blogger for a month now. Congrats for a great idea and a great site!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:18:00 +0000

I was so excited to see there was an opportunity to read books and then be able to write about my thoughts and feelings concerning said book. However, my application was turned down. There was no explanation as to why. I was quite dissapointed.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:26:00 +0000

Hello again, Jared.
Not sure why my above post turned out so disjointed looking – sorry if it is challenging to read! I tried to delete it and repost, but no luck!!

My apologies!

Patricia

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:23:00 +0000

Hi,
Jared -

Did
you ever get an answer to this question?

I am
a Newbie Reviewer, and just signed up with Booksneeze. I found myself here after asking Booksneeze
Customer Service where the name came from. They referred me to Michael Hyatt’s
page, and here I am!

One
way to get your books reviewed is to join a site called http://bookblogs.ning.com/.

Once
you are a member, you then join one of the sites many Groups. Such as http://bookblogs.ning.com/group/allgenrebookreviews
or http://bookblogs.ning.com/group/dedicatedbookreviewers
. Those are just two of many. You can do some exploring to find a group (or
groups), that suits your books. Then just post a comment asking for book
reviews, with a link to your site. Someone picks you up on it, and eventually
posts a review on their blog. We also post to major booksellers websites – websites
that sell your books! Alot of the time, the bloggers receive the books for free
- from sites like Booksneezers. Most of us have disclaimers on our blogs saying
we are just expressing our own opinions, and we were not paid for the review.
The aim is to get people who are surfer the retail sites to buy your books!!

For
the most part we are not professionals, as you will see, just readers – avid
readers!!

My
month old Blog is: https://thejoyofthewrittenword.wordpress.com/
, but there are alot of others much more experienced, and in depth on their
Blogs, than I am – which you will see on the Bookblogs website.

Hope
this is helpful to you and you sell lots of books!!

Patricia

Choose
Joy!

By: Jared McVay

Jared McVay — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0000

I am the writer of two books: a children’s book, Bears, Bicycles and Broom sticks, on Amazon – and a novel, The legend of Joe, Willy and Red, for both men and women, which will be available on Amazon very shortly. My question is; how do I get it reviewed by bloggers?
Jared McVay downwind.sailor@gmail.com

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By: Uma Maheswaran S

Uma Maheswaran S — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:00:58 +0000

Fantastic idea! I like this new venture and novel concept. It encourages book reading at one end and marketing at the other end. Marvelous and mind blowing strategy! I especially admire and appreciate the fact that this program is not limited to North America only but covers international geography. People like me are able to participate in such programs solely because of this factor. Moreover, in a country like ours (India), pricing of many books are beyond the reach of common man’ purchasing power. I have recently signed up and waiting to read my first book under this program. — Uma.

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By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:56:55 +0000

Sounds enticing. Will have tissue at hand!

By: ltln247

ltln247 — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:52:02 +0000

Great title! It is concrete (brings an image to mind), memorable (unique and yet not obscure or esoteric), and simple (not a sentence or huge phrase).

By: Kathy Fannon

Kathy Fannon — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:42:16 +0000

I think this is a fabulous idea! Although, I'm with Gail…it does sound kind of gross, but with a tag line like that, how could ya not go with BookSneeze?

I would love to participate in this, but I know I'd never make it through the books. I have too many half-read books and a shelf full of 'to-read' books. But I will put the word out there!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:42:08 +0000

I love being a Book "Sneezer"! I love getting the books, reading the books and then reviewing them. It's a great program and a "win-win" for all! Blessings, Lynn http://lynndove.wordpress.com/

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:49:58 +0000

Just go to Booksneeze.com.

By: Prince Of Thrift

Prince Of Thrift — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:45:31 +0000

I like it. How do I sign up?

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By: Socialnomics NERD

Socialnomics NERD — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:48:21 +0000

What a fantastic concept. I like the name, but I might of gone with BookAchoo.com Hope I can get my blog up and running so I can review your books!

By: @ministrygeek

@ministrygeek — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:10:07 +0000

Hi Michael;

Nasty storm yesterday for you. I know what 13 feet of snow is like, but I do not recall ever getting that much rain. In any event, I like "booksneeze.com" as a brand name. It is unique and attention getting. People notice difference before they notice similarity. The name itself should generate interest enough to get people to the site so you can capture their continuing interest.

By: Vernie Evangelista

Vernie Evangelista — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:39:53 +0000

Sir,

As a blogger since 2003, I must say this book review programs for bloggers is a splendid idea. It is after all—a win win situation for your publishing company and for the bloggers who loves books. I live in a Third World country and sad to say but books here including Christian books are considered a luxury. When I heard about Book Breeze, I said to myself its too good to be true. But I did sign up and I am still awaiting for the arrival of the book I have requested. It seems some well known Christian publishers pick up the idea on how effective it is. It is about time the they recognized the value of a blogger as someone that can influence and persuade as most of us have no vested interest but blog out the truth about what we feel on a certain product or service. I prayed that more programs like this be more available especially bloggers outside the U.S or in English speaking countries like mine—The Philippines.
My recent post THE GOOD NEWS

By: Chew Keng-Sheng

Chew Keng-Sheng — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:58:03 +0000

Mike,
Although you mentioned above of readers having to receive the first two chapters emailed in pdf format, the reality is, of the books I have received so far, I had never received any pdf of book chapters (except of course, for Lucado's Fearless) to be read first while waiting for the physical book. Thus I got to wait some time for the book to arrive before I start. I have no problem at all with the waiting, but since the pdf samplers are not available, perhaps you may want to edit and delete off that part in your post?

- Chew
My recent post Book Review: Living With Confidence In A Chaotic World

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By: Michael N. Marcus

Michael N. Marcus — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:45:19 +0000

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By: daveanthold

daveanthold — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:04:02 +0000

The new BookSneeze.com site is fantastic. I think you captured a great new look & simple design. I like that the site has our past reviews in a little quick review area. Great Job! My recent post Inside-Out Change

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:32:44 +0000

I laughed out loud when I read your tagline. Brilliant. ;-)

By: bud royer

bud royer — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:28:39 +0000

tag line for the new site…. "It is snot what you think it is!!!!"
love your new name & think this idea is great…. i have been teaching & preaching for many, many years that we are not in the restaurant business but we are in the marketing business…. (we have to get people in their cars and drive 77 miles to a town of 77 people to eat with us and pass over 77 places to eat!)
As you guys are in the marketing business and not in the publishing business….. pretty simple but simplicity is genius. "a lot of people can tell you what to do but very few can tell you why they do what they do!!!" is also a part of the teaching and preaching.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:56:53 +0000

Solid. I'm signing up.

By: Jim Whitaker

Jim Whitaker — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:41:58 +0000

I signed up and I am looking forward to this. I think the name is very apt considering the source. Seth’s works are always great and as long as there is meaning behind it, it makes sense to me. Have you considered offering the books in a digital format when it is available. I have a Kindle DX and love it and would think that it would be just as easy to get books to the readers and a little cheaper for you as you would not have to pay shipping and the cost of the paper version.

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By: Mike Key - Entrepreneurial Ninja

Mike Key - Entrepreneurial Ninja — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:49:51 +0000

The name is cleaver and catchy. I love it, I’m also interested in this program. I just started doing some book reviews of the books I consider essential to a man’s library, and I’m always looking for good christian books about manhood to share with my readers.

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:44:47 +0000

I heard the name and didn't like it. Then I heard the explanation and really still can't buy into it. First impression are important and this one is gross. Took a chance but when you have to explain probably not a good idea.

By: Thanh

Thanh — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:26:26 +0000

I like the name. It's cute and it's original. My recent post A Plea for Pat Robertson’s Context

By: Thanh

Thanh — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:45:45 +0000

This is such a great idea. I signed up but waiting for books that are interesting to me.

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By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:34:10 +0000

As an avid Godin fan, the name jumped off the page for me. I like it. It requires explanation, which is so cool. The only downside, I think, is being tied to Seth. "Sneezer" is much bigger than he is now, but it still might be a bit too close. Otherwise, I love it. This is the first I've even heard of the program (I just started following you here). However, I'm seriously considering getting involved, just not sure how I want to do it yet. Thank you, though… I'm looking forward to seeing how this takes off (or not). :>)

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: Dion Govender

Dion Govender — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:03:01 +0000

Hi Mike, firstly. I love the name, it has a great vibe.And I think it’s a fantastic idea. I’m not sure if I’ll make the grade but I registered anyway. I just started my own blog recently after reading one of your posts. Well done guys.

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Get Thomas Nelson books for free « The Way — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:50:22 +0000

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By: Steven Rossi

Steven Rossi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:23:54 +0000

"There are some advantages to being the CEO!" Haha, great line. My recent post Context Matters

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:31:31 +0000

Jared and Nick are fantastic to work with. They really know their stuff.I unconditionally recommend them!

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:30:45 +0000

For right now, this is just a Thomas Nelson project (my publishing company). However, we plan to open it up to others in the near future.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:56:54 +0000

Yes, we need to add that in the footer.

We are planning to open this up to other publishers (for a fee, of course), that’s why we intentionally minimized the Thomas Nelson branding.

Thanks.

By: Forrest Long

Forrest Long — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:16:56 +0000

I'm one of your book bloggers and I think this new concept is great. It's catchy and intriguing and is upfront about what you are doing. This book review program is great. I'm sure you will reach your 10,000 goal easily. I enjoy getting the books and being able to share my thoughts on them with others. Which reminds me that now that my Christmas rush is over I need to get to work on my next book to review. My recent post HOW OPEN IS YOUR HEART?