Comments on: Could there BE a nerdier addiction?

By: When Reading Trumps Blogging (mini-reviewish book discussions) « The Book Lady’s Blog

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:47:08 +0000

[...] I’m addicted to introductory material, notes, and bookish extras, the best part of revisiting this story was learning more about Lewis Carroll (whose real name was [...]

By: J.T. Oldfield

J.T. Oldfield — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:20:59 +0000

In a case like this, I’d advise going back and reading the critical stuff at the end. Sometimes that helps me to enjoy a book, and then at the end when I read all the other stuff, I’m like, oh, yeah, now I get it…

By: Posts That Got Me Back in the Swing of Things

Posts That Got Me Back in the Swing of Things — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:49:31 +0000

[...] at The Book Lady’s Blog wrote about her love for book extras like introductions and footnotes. I love those [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:41:33 +0000

I read it all – sometimes before I read the book (usually for editions of books I’ve previously read) and sometimes after. I love B&Ns, Nortons, Oxfords, and Penguins

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:45:47 +0000

I will read introductions if they’re in the edition I’m reading., but in general I don’t search for extras. I’ll read footnotes, most of the time but not always. To be honest, I tend to enjoy relaxing and just reading the story.

By: Alethea

Alethea — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:19:30 +0000

When it comes to Alice, I’m a “during” footnote-reader: the Annotated Alice by Martin Gardner has them printed all along the sides of the text.

By: Jeane

Jeane — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:36:00 +0000

I sometimes read the extras first, but usually after I’m done so they don’t spoil anything. I don’t usually read the introductions- sometimes I’m just not in the mood to be all analytical about something I was reading just for enjoyment- but if I want more information on the author I’m more likely to look online.

By: Lorin

Lorin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:44:14 +0000

I’m with the “after” group. Or at least I try to be – sometimes I read the intros first and then I usually regret it.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:33:18 +0000

I read absolutely everything there is to read. I start at the back with every book – I’ve found way too much helpful information back there (glossaries, pronunciation guides, author’s notes) to read the whole book and then find them. I read everything in the front too, including the copyright page. I can definitely validate your addiction, Rebecca, because I share it!

By: Brittanie

Brittanie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:17:55 +0000

I read most of the information in the front. It depends on how much there is and how dry it is.