tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post3544580654212230669..comments2014-04-24T11:28:08.189-07:00Comments on Books, Teas, and Classy Things: Fandoms and LiteratureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597384555343134340noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-56118607785690458702014-02-13T14:18:53.959-08:002014-02-13T14:18:53.959-08:00This is a very interesting topic. If you revise, y...This is a very interesting topic. If you revise, you should link out to some articles covering this topic or to tumblrs/websites/etc. that are devoted to fandoms. What kind of authors get fandoms, and which ones don't?Cathy Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382084566176624993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-43714477155528460872014-02-13T11:48:28.151-08:002014-02-13T11:48:28.151-08:00The only active form I can think that I have done ...The only active form I can think that I have done for a fandom is write a paper on it- the Twilight fandom specifically- and it wasn't a positive look at that particular fandom. Otherwise I have not actively gotten involved with a fandom, but I like to admire from afar. I love looking through fanfiction, fanart, following bookworms on Tumblr, etc. Specific fandoms might be like the Divergent, but I would associate myself being a fan of the YA genre overall. I love looking up and finding new books on multiple platforms for books. Heather H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05403497023024156600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-37912849958474898172014-02-13T10:54:02.174-08:002014-02-13T10:54:02.174-08:00While I've never been involved in a fandom, I&...While I've never been involved in a fandom, I'm a huge fan of HP, and LOTR, as well as a series of books called the Bloody Jack Adventures. I'm sure there are forums for them, but I've never looked into them. As fun as it sounds, though, I definitely might consider it! A book worm is my spirit animal, too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926646145418347707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-90738514729618066092014-02-12T18:08:09.519-08:002014-02-12T18:08:09.519-08:00I've never gotten involved in any fandom other...I've never gotten involved in any fandom other than telling friends that I just read a really awesome book and they should read it. This article highlights how that ability to share has increased thanks to the internet. It turns reading into a part of the common culture and gives the internet gives readers the medium for communication and sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-70024618551228904922014-02-12T16:10:13.890-08:002014-02-12T16:10:13.890-08:00The internet gave rise to a cult following in near...The internet gave rise to a cult following in nearly every subject matter, book, tv show, movie, etc. I find it a little creepy how obsessed some people can be, but the internet made that acceptable and part of our lives, so live and let live. I've never found myself as part of a fandom. In fact, the shows I watch and the books I read are almost entirely left to internalized digestion and conversation. I'm much more introverted in that respect, where I don't seek out people that share my opinions or feelings on the book. Not sure why...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-64466640379349684202014-02-12T14:15:20.255-08:002014-02-12T14:15:20.255-08:00I totally agree about the internet and fandoms. Wh...I totally agree about the internet and fandoms. When I first started reading the Harry Potter books, Pottermore, Harry Potter forums, Tumblr, etc did not exist. To make matters worse, I went to a parochial school-- and this was back in the day when some kids were not allowed to read "the HP" because of fear of promoting witchcraft. Now it is hard to come across someone who has not read Harry Potter or whose life has not been profoundly affected by it. I think it's incredible, to be honest.E. M. St Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444904882258520858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-29161669176706782932014-02-12T12:52:02.254-08:002014-02-12T12:52:02.254-08:00I really enjoyed this post, Elisabeth. You effecti...I really enjoyed this post, Elisabeth. You effectively honed in on the past struggles of the "bookworm." I suppose I never really identified fandoms as safe havens for readers, but it makes sense now. Though I'm not involved in any book fandoms, I almost wouldn't mind it after reading this. Keep up the good work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194405262211263532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105650973620589931.post-89933302336187696122014-02-12T11:47:33.353-08:002014-02-12T11:47:33.353-08:00I've never gotten into the fandom realm, it...I've never gotten into the fandom realm, it's not something that I really understand, BUT... I loved what you had to say about how the internet has changed how bookworms interact with each other. It's amazing how much easier it is to connect with people who much prefer to have their noses buried in a book than inside of a social situation. I think I might drag my feet over to some of your links, just to see. 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