Hello, fellow Friday 56ers! 

This week, my Friday 56 pick, hosted by My Head is Full of Books, is Cold Zero by Brad Thor and Ward Larsen. It's an ARC that I've had for a while, so I'm finally pushing myself to read it. I suppose I can call it my 4th of July read.

The story is about a jetliner that disappears over the North Pole and crash-lands on the ice. The survivors must battle the frigid cold and chaos. There’s an advanced prototype inside the wreckage, and now Washington, Moscow, and Beijing are racing to retrieve it at any cost.

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!

This Week's Prompt:

Do you prefer writing long, detailed reviews or quick, punchy ones?

My Answer:

The length and depth of my book reviews depend on three main factors: the book itself, the timing, and my mood. If I have strong feelings about a book, whether positive or negative, I tend to write longer and more passionate reviews. Conversely, if a book is just average, my review may be shorter. 

Timing also plays a significant role; if I'm pressed for time due to a deadline, my review will likely be quick and perhaps a bit punchier. Finally, my writing mood can affect the review process. If I’m not in the mood to write, that will impact the quality and length of my review.

〜B.J. Burgess

This Week's Linky:

How to join the Book Blogger Hop?

To prepare for next week’s post, check out the upcoming prompts. If you'd like to submit a prompt, fill out this form. Join our Facebook group to connect with other book bloggers and get updates.

Here’s what to do:

1. Share your response to this week’s prompt.
2. In the linky list, enter your name or nickname followed by your blog name and the URL to your post (e.g., Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer).
3. Visit others on the list and leave comments.

(Optional)

• Respond to the prompt in a YouTube vlog.
• Share on Facebook (@coffeeaddictedwriter) and Twitter (@coffeeramblings) with #bookbloggerhop and #coffeeramblings.
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Update 02/20/26:

Please do not link to a random book review on your blog unless it includes the Book Blogger Hop prompt for the week along with your answer to it. Any blog link that doesn't follow this simple rule will be removed from the hop.

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!

This Week's Prompt:

If you could pick any fictional character to live with, who would it be, and how would they change your daily life?

My Answer:

I'm scratching my head over this week's question, which happens to be my own. I primarily read Westerns, horror, mysteries, and military thrillers, and I can't seem to think of any character I would want to be roommates with. The only character that comes to mind is Sookie Stackhouse from the Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood). However, since she is a telepath, it might be best if she didn't know what I was thinking. Honestly, I can't imagine any specific character I would want to live with.

〜B.J. Burgess

This Week's Linky:

How to join the Book Blogger Hop?

To prepare for next week’s post, check out the upcoming prompts. If you'd like to submit a prompt, fill out this form. Join our Facebook group to connect with other book bloggers and get updates.

Here’s what to do:

1. Share your response to this week’s prompt.
2. In the linky list, enter your name or nickname followed by your blog name and the URL to your post (e.g., Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer).
3. Visit others on the list and leave comments.

(Optional)

• Respond to the prompt in a YouTube vlog.
• Share on Facebook (@coffeeaddictedwriter) and Twitter (@coffeeramblings) with #bookbloggerhop and #coffeeramblings.
• Post the prompt on Instagram, tag me (@coffeeramblings), and include the hashtags.
• Engage with other bloggers on social media.
• Enter your name @YouTube/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and provide the URL to your posts in the linky.

Update 02/20/26:

Please do not link to a random book review on your blog unless it includes the Book Blogger Hop prompt for the week along with your answer to it. Any blog link that doesn't follow this simple rule will be removed from the hop.

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!

This Week's Prompt:

How do you decide which books to highlight on your blog?

My Answer:

I select books that catch my interest, often influenced by the author's name, an intriguing title, or an engaging blurb for various reasons. When it comes to featuring a post in the sidebar, I sometimes randomly choose a post, or I might highlight an older post that I have rewritten or revised.

〜B.J. Burgess

This Week's Linky:

How to join the Book Blogger Hop?

To prepare for next week’s post, check out the upcoming prompts. If you'd like to submit a prompt, fill out this form. Join our Facebook group to connect with other book bloggers and get updates.

Here’s what to do:

1. Share your response to this week’s prompt.
2. In the linky list, enter your name or nickname followed by your blog name and the URL to your post (e.g., Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer).
3. Visit others on the list and leave comments.

(Optional)

• Respond to the prompt in a YouTube vlog.
• Share on Facebook (@coffeeaddictedwriter) and Twitter (@coffeeramblings) with #bookbloggerhop and #coffeeramblings.
• Post the prompt on Instagram, tag me (@coffeeramblings), and include the hashtags.
• Engage with other bloggers on social media.
• Enter your name @YouTube/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and provide the URL to your posts in the linky.

Update 02/20/26:

Please do not link to a random book review on your blog unless it includes the Book Blogger Hop prompt for the week along with your answer to it. Any blog link that doesn't follow this simple rule will be removed from the hop.

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!

This Week's Prompt:

What’s the quirkiest or most unexpected place you’ve ever read a book, and why?

My Answer:

Unfortunately, I lead a rather boring life, and I have never read a book in a quirky location. I usually read at home in a quiet space. Nearly thirty years ago, I would read a paperback instead of eating lunch in the cafeteria during high school. Does that count as quirky? Probably not.

〜B.J. Burgess

This Week's Linky:

How to join the Book Blogger Hop?

To prepare for next week’s post, check out the upcoming prompts. If you'd like to submit a prompt, fill out this form. Join our Facebook group to connect with other book bloggers and get updates.

Here’s what to do:

1. Share your response to this week’s prompt.
2. In the linky list, enter your name or nickname followed by your blog name and the URL to your post (e.g., Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer).
3. Visit others on the list and leave comments.

(Optional)

• Respond to the prompt in a YouTube vlog.
• Share on Facebook (@coffeeaddictedwriter) and Twitter (@coffeeramblings) with #bookbloggerhop and #coffeeramblings.
• Post the prompt on Instagram, tag me (@coffeeramblings), and include the hashtags.
• Engage with other bloggers on social media.
• Enter your name @YouTube/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram and provide the URL to your posts in the linky.

Update 02/20/26:

Please do not link to a random book review on your blog unless it includes the Book Blogger Hop prompt for the week along with your answer to it. Any blog link that doesn't follow this simple rule will be removed from the hop.