Booking Through Thursday

A weekly meme about (mostly) books and reading.

Playing Editor March 13, 2008

Filed under: Wordpress — --Deb @ 1:13 am

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Suggested by John :

How about a chance to play editor-in-chief? Fill in the blanks:

__________ would have been a much better book if ______________________.


Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves!

 

79 Responses to “Playing Editor”

  1. Kat Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:36 am

    Happy BTT! Here’s mine :)

  2. trish Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:45 am

    My answer, if you can call it that, is up. Come check it out! And if you leave a comment, I’ll be sure to stop by your blog as well. :D
    http://trishsdiary.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/playing-editor-booking-through-thursday/

  3. bethany canfield Says: March 13, 2008 at 2:03 am

    it is up!!!!! check it out. it will shock you…or maybe not. tell me either way.

    http://exlibrisbb.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thrusday.html

  4. pussreboots Says: March 13, 2008 at 2:06 am

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix could have been a better book if it had actually been edited.

    I’ll come up with a longer answer tomorrow.

  5. Mikko Says: March 13, 2008 at 2:13 am

    I had to think about this a while, but then I came up with a perfect case. Read about it here: http://www.melankolia.net/mikkoreads/2008/03/btt_playing_editor.html

  6. gautami tripathy Says: March 13, 2008 at 2:14 am

    I posted:

    http://readingandmorereading.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-editing.html

  7. Melody Says: March 13, 2008 at 2:51 am

    Interesting question!
    Here’s mine.

    Happy BTT!

  8. BooksPlease Says: March 13, 2008 at 3:12 am

    I loved this question. See:

    http://booksplease.blogspot.com/2008/03/playing-editor-booking-through-thursday.html

    Happy BTT!

  9. thatsthebook Says: March 13, 2008 at 3:59 am

    Great questions, here’s my answer:

    http://thatsthebook.blog.com/2869548/

  10. Marg Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:20 am

    Fun question!

    Here’s my answer

    http://readingadventures.blogspot.com/2008/03/playing-editor.html

  11. madi Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:29 am

    Done!!

  12. Nithin Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:43 am

    Here’s my answer:

    BTT: Playing Editor.

  13. Jennifer Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:51 am

    Good question :) Here’s mine: http://breathlessmind.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday_13.html

  14. mervih Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:59 am

    Here’s mine:
    http://mervih.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/playing-editor/
    Happy BTT!

  15. Maree Says: March 13, 2008 at 5:32 am

    Okay. It’s rambly, but it’s up here:
    http://justaddbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday_13.html

  16. Rhinoa Says: March 13, 2008 at 5:37 am

    Mine is up here

  17. Stephanie Says: March 13, 2008 at 6:41 am

    Interesting question!! My answer is up:
    http://stephaniesbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  18. Amy(The Sleepy Reader) Says: March 13, 2008 at 7:18 am

    I posted my answer at my new blog home.

  19. Ann Darnton Says: March 13, 2008 at 7:46 am

    Hi there! I’m up here:
    http://web.mac.com/ann163125/Table_Talk/Table_Talk_Blog/Entries/2008/3/13_Booking_Through_Thursday_Playing_Editor.html

    and now off visiting.

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  21. shereadsbooks Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:10 am

    Short verion: the Harry Potter books would have been better if they had been edited down to size.

    Long version: http://shereadsbooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/btt-playing-editor/

  22. Idaho Gal Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:27 am

    I still don’t know how I feel about this question.

    Here it is!

    http://idahogalsrants.blogspot.com/2008/03/btt-playing-editor.html

  23. Lezlie Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Tough one, but here’s my answer:

    http://booksnbordercollies.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday_13.html

  24. Chris@bookarama Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:50 am

    Great question!

    http://chris-book-a-rama.blogspot.com/2008/03/btt-big-red-pen.html

  25. Alix Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:15 am

    Interesting question, I’m looking forward to the answers. Mine is up here

  26. John Mutford Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:16 am

    Thanks for using my suggestion. My response is here.

  27. Cass Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:16 am

    http://www.midlifemusings.com/2008/03/13/editor-in-chief/

  28. Suey Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:26 am

    I have a couple of ideas:
    http://sueysbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  29. joanna Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:30 am

    Here’s mine:
    http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/2008/03/playing-editor-booking-through-thursday.html

    This was a tough one!

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  31. Heather (errantdreams) Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:48 am

    Mine’s up for the first time in about three weeks: and here it is.

  32. A Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Here it is:

    http://gocrazybananza.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-7.html

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  34. Brad K Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:04 am

    http://www.itsaboutmakingbabies.com/2008/03/13/btt-play-editor/

    And I like the Kris Longknife books!

  35. Michael Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Here are a couple of my humble suggestions. ;o)
    http://michael-oddsandends.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  36. andygrrrl Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:25 am

    Watch me dare to take on Austen at:

    http://andylibris.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/booking-through-thursday/

    Love this meme!

  37. sya Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:39 am

    I’m up.

    http://www.gamalei.net/syaffolee/2008/03/memes-booking-through-thursday-playing.html

  38. Jan Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:43 am

    Here is my answer…kind of no answer!

    http://readingetc.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/playing-editor/

  39. Sarah Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:52 am

    I’m new, this is my first week here. :) I wish I could think of a better book. This morning I was very groggy, lol.

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  41. Leah Says: March 13, 2008 at 11:11 am

    Come visit the nook to see my answer! Fun question!

    http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2008/03/13/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor/

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  43. lisamm Says: March 13, 2008 at 11:45 am

    Mine’s up:

    http://lisamm.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor/

  44. Jamie Says: March 13, 2008 at 11:54 am

    Mine is up!
    http://sizzle354.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-10.html

  45. CJHill Says: March 13, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Great question!

    Mine’s up via a direct link with my name.

  46. pussreboots Says: March 13, 2008 at 12:42 pm

    I write a longer answer.

  47. blbooks Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    http://blbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/btt-editing-fun.html

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  49. Lenneth Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    Mine is here: http://foxywriter.com/2008/03/13/btt-playing-editor/

  50. Andi Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    For what it’s worth! Mostly snark:

    http://estellasrevenge.blogspot.com/2008/03/short-story-time.html

  51. Matthew Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Here is mine. Not much this week. Happy BTT. :)

  52. Breeni Books Says: March 13, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    http://breenibooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-12-playing.html

    Happy BTT!

  53. Samantha Stopple Says: March 13, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Here’s my not much of an answer:

    http://ibrakeforyarnhooksandbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  54. beastmomma Says: March 13, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    Herre is my response:
    http://beastmomma.squarespace.com/from-shelf-to-hand/2008/3/13/booking-through-thursday-2.html

  55. raidergirl3 Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Here’s mine: http://raidergirl3-anadventureinreading.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  56. Kris Says: March 13, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    Mine’s up!
    http://notenoughbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-editor.html

  57. Tara Says: March 13, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    Good question! I had no trouble answering it at all! Here’s my response:

    http://talesofabookaddict.blogspot.com/2008/03/btt-playing-editor.html

  58. Susan Helene Gottfried Says: March 13, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Hee! I couldn’t resist some wishful thinking.

  59. Melissa Brinkley Says: March 13, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Here’s mine — http://boyett-brinkley.blogspot.com

  60. Kristen Says: March 13, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    I just found this site! Very fun… Here’s my link!

    http://bookclubclassics.com/Blog/2008/03/13/booking-through-thursday-mar-13/

  61. Susan L. Says: March 13, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Great question! Here’s My Answer:

    http://susanlovestoread.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-about-chance-to-play-editor-in.html

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  63. Lynda Says: March 13, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Mines up - first time playing ;0)

    http://lyndasbookblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday.html

  64. Bart Says: March 13, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    Well, here’s mine.

  65. Kimmie Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    This is a good one. Mine’s at http://kimmieskrap.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  66. Aria Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    http://onemorechapterforaria.blogspot.com/2008/03/playing-editor-btt.html

    Much later than normal but at least its still Thursday (in this part of the world… ;)

  67. Janiejane Says: March 13, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    MIne’s up!
    http://somanybookreviews.blogspot.com/2008/03/btt-playing-editor.html

  68. Michelle Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    http://www.inthelouvre.org/btt/march-13-2008/

  69. Kim L Says: March 13, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Here’s mine

    Happy BTT.

  70. JLS Hall Says: March 13, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Well, it’s almost not Thursday anymore, but here’s mine.
    http://jlshall.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  71. LoriG Says: March 14, 2008 at 12:34 am

    Finally up. It was a tough night. http://eaca.blogspot.com/2008/03/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor.html

  72. Juli (Can I Borrow You Book?) Says: March 14, 2008 at 5:01 am

    Here it is

    http://caniborrowyourbook.blogspot.com/2008/03/playing-editor-btt.html

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  74. islandeditions Says: March 14, 2008 at 8:08 am

    Haven’t played in a while… here’s mine:

    http://islandeditions.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/booking-through-thursday-playing-editor/

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  76. Florinda Says: March 14, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Better late than never, I guess! :-)

    Have a great weekend, everyone.

  77. J.C. Montgomery Says: March 18, 2008 at 12:55 am

    Its very sad. I am absolutely stumped. I cannot think of one book I have read that makes me want to reach for a red pen. Hmmm, either I very poor reader or very lucky.

  78. J.C. Montgomery Says: March 18, 2008 at 12:58 am

    Yipes, in looking at my previous comment it is obvious I am a very poor typist as well as proof-reader. Ouch.

  79. Julie Says: April 3, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    Right here. That was a fun question!

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