I wish I was stronger – but I have an addiction.
Anyone who follows this blog and has read yesterday’s post knows that I have a LOT of review commitments. The comments on yesterday’s post have made me reconcile myself to the fact that I must CURTAIL my requests on NetGalley and Edelweiss.
This is very hard for me. I am pre-approved by eight publishers (who have marvelous books), and I often get publisher widgets sent to my inbox. I don’t accept them all, but many are fabulous.
So… wish me luck on my intended request hiatus. I’m going to need it.
I was approved yesterday for two Edelweiss titles that I requested over a month ago and had forgotten about… that doesn’t help. LOL
Anyway, I’m stating here and now that I will not request titles from NetGalley for the rest of 2019 UNLESS one of the following three titles is offered. These three titles are the ones I am most anticipating. Hey, there has to be an exception(s) to every rule. LOL
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“Remain Silent” by Susie Steiner
Expected publication: May 28th 2020
This is the third title in the Detective Sergeant Manon Bradshaw series and I absolutely LOVED the first two.
My review of “Missing, Presumed” the first title in the series.
My review of “Persons Unknown” the second title in the series.
“Grave’s End” by William Shaw
Expected publication: May 14th 2020
The third title in the Detective Sergeant Alexandra Cupidi series. (fourth if you count “The Birdwatcher”). This series just keeps getting better with each book.
My reviews for:
“The Birdwatcher” (which introduced Cupidi, but she only played a small part)
“The Split” by Sharon Bolton (her new stand-alone thriller)
Expected publication: April 28th 2020
What can I say???? Sharon Bolton is one of my auto-read authors. I don’t have to read the blurb, I just know it will be stellar. (no pressure Sharon)
Some of my reviews of her previous books:
“The Craftsman” ; “Dead Woman Walking” ;
“Daisy in Chains” ; “Little Black Lies“.
Are any of these three titles on YOUR radar? Let me know in the comments. ♥
Fictionophile 
This vow really takes courage and fortitude, Lynne. Sending encouraging thoughts by the truckload!!!
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Thanks Christine. I already feel as though I’ve failed because I was just approved on Edelweiss for two requests that I made over a month ago. I thought they wouldn’t approve me and they approved both on the same day. So – next month’s book haul will have a few titles in it, despite my vow.
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I am Kim and I share your addiction! LOL …like no kidding I can’t quit. For instance I had no idea Sharon Bolton has a new one coming out. Thanks to your post I will be heading over to request it now! I am so excited!
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Kim I’m not sure if you’ll be able to request it. I couldn’t find it on the Canadian NetGalley… It is showing up on Edelweiss but there is no request option.
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Oh wow you are brave! I always say I’m going to stop requesting, then end up with new books anyway… I’m currently at 17 pending titles, although 10 of them are 2020 releases so they don’t really count right? 😉 And I definitely wouldn’t mind getting an ARC of Sharon Bolton newest either. ❤
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It seems Sharon Bolton has a LOT of fans. I wish my NetGalley TBR mirrored yours. Maybe someday. ♥
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Good luck with the self-control – it is SO easy to request 10 books on NetGalley before you even realise what you’ve done 😀
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Ahhhhh. Someone who understands. 😁
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Good luck Lynne!!! I’ve tried this a few times and have failed miserably lol.
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Not giving me confidence Mani. LOL ♥️
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😂
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sending you strength! :p
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Awww. Thanks so much Emma. ♥️
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Ahhhh!! I can understand that! When I first started using Netgalley I requested DOZENS of titles and got approved for most of them (WHICH I WAS NOT EXPECTING) and I was like WHAT DO I DO NOWWW?! 🤣🤣😭😭😭 Thank god I dont use the website anymore otherwise I’d be having a breakdown on a regular basis! I HAVE ZERO SELF CONTROL! 🤣🤣🤣
The Split looks awesome, though! I didnt know about this author before I definitely am going to add this one to my tbr! ❤️❤️❤️🌟
I wish you luck with yourNetgalley retraint exercise! And I hope you’ll get approved for these three ASAP so that they can offer as some distraction! 🌟 Because I know how very tempting it is to click of that “request this title” button! 🤣🤣
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Thanks Rain. Can’t imagine quitting NetGalley altogether. I just don’t think I have that kind of strength. LOL
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Hahha!! I understand! 🤣🤣
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Good luck with your request hiatus!! I did that for a few months and then went back to Edelweiss & Netgalley this week and… oh man, my TBR has never increased so quickly.
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Gosh, hope that doesn’t happen to me. LOL
Thanks for your encouragement.
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You are too fun! I don’t know whether or not to wish you luck! 😂😂😂
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Looking forward to reading Sharon Bolton x
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Sharon Bolton never disappoints Lorraine. 😍
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Oh, Lynne, I didn’t know about the Susie Steiner, William Shaw and Sharon Bolton…..what a gold mine!! I can see why you just had too……
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Glad to let you know Gaye ♥
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Haven’t seen or read those, but knowing your rep for good books I’ll have to ck them out. You are definitely an influence. 😉
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Thanks SO much Virginia. How kind of you to say that.
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Both the Steiner and Bolton are my wishlist. Happy reading!
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Like minds. Thanks Karen.
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Is the new Sharon Bolton a standalone?
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Yes Nicki. Here is info from the blurb “Sharon Bolton is back in an explosive new standalone thriller about a woman on the run in The Split.”
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Sounds good I’ll have to look out for that one.
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