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Friday, February 29, 2008

Blog Birthday Give-A-Way!

It's been THREE*** years ago today that I wrote my first post. It received 3 comments - one from my daughter, one from my niece and one from JOY from Thoughts of Joy. Since that time . . . Well, you all know because the same thing has happened to you.

I started writing a blog as a means of recording the books I'd read. Then people commented and I discovered there were other book blogs. And as time went on I met people and developed wonderful e-friendships. You all shared so many recommendations for good books that my TBR mountain grew and toppled over many times. That's okay because I read fewer duds and a lot more really good books.

I want to celebrate and say THANKS for all that you've shared with me by holding a drawing for a free book. I chose a book that was published on Feb 5 - just barely! And, I know this is corny, but because OUR PATHS HAVE CROSSED,
the book is
Crossed by Nicole Galland

Leave me a comment and you could win!

I will draw a name on Feb 29










I finished 2 books I was reading, but read the first chapter of Crossed last night before going to bed. It was very engaging. I think we're really going to enjoy this tale of the Fourth Crusade.
***Okay, so I CAN'T add. My daughter pointed out to me that I've only been blogging for 2 years. It's those big numbers - they've always been a problem for me!

47 comments:

Literary Feline said...

Congratulations on three years of blogging! Your mentioning hitting the three year mark reminded me that I just hit the three mark in my current position at work. Wow. It feels like a long time and yet it also feels like it flew by.

Happy Anniversary!

Myke Weber said...

Congratulations on three years of an exceptional blog. It is always fresh and classy. You lay it out and decorate it wonderfully. As for your book reviews, they're awesome. You have great taste in fiction and every time I take one of your suggestions, I'm not disappointed. I also seem to get more out of a book you've reviewed. I'd have never fully appreciated Poisonwood Bible, for instance, without your help.

Thanks and best wishes on your next three years.

Tricia said...

I was so happy when I found your blog about 6 months ago. The problem is, I feel I can never catch up with all the good books you recommend!

Happy blogging anniversary!

Anonymous said...

Happy anniversary! 3 years! I always enjoy stopping by and seeing what you are reading. Great reviews and lots of additions to my TBR pile. Thanks for being here and we'll look forward to reading with you for a long time to come I hope!

tanabata said...

Congratulations on your third blog birthday! I wish you lots of good reads and blogging fun for many years to come!

teabird said...

Congratulations! I'm a longtime lurker, and I enjoy your blog very, very much!

Tea Leaves

Marg said...

Happy Blogiversary! I always enjoy reading what you have to say! Here's to three more years...at least!

Eva said...

Congrats!! Three years is a long time. :) That book sounds great-I look forward to your review. (And, of course, having a shot to win it, lol)

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogiversary! The book sounds interesting. Thanks for doing this.

Bookfool said...

Wow, three years! Congratulations!!

Anonymous said...

happy anniversary! Thanks for the giveaway :)

Danielle said...

Happy Blogiversary! I just checked out one of Nicole Galland's other books out from the library. Hope you enjoy this one!

Sarah said...

Congrats! I found your blog about a year ago, and have been enjoying your wonderful reviews ever since. Thanks for all the great recommendations!

Jeane said...

Congrats on the anniversary! I really enjoy reading your blog.

Joy said...

I'm just here to wish you a HaPpY BlOg BiRtHdAy, BoOkLoGgEd!!! Three years...woo hoo! I look forward to visiting this haven of book talk for the next three as well. :)

Anonymous said...

WOW, three years! You put us all to shame!

Amanda said...

Congrats! I'm a fairly new subscriber to your blog, and just this year started a blog to keep track of the books I've read as well.

Melissa said...

Happy blogaversary! I think I've been reading you for two of those three years, and I've loved reading your reviews. You've come a long way from three comments! :)

Susan said...

Congratulations! Three years is a long time in the blogosphere. Crossed sounds wonderful - I'd love to win it.

Iliana said...

Happy Blog Birthday! Your reviews are always fun to read and I look forward to reading them for many more years to come :)

Megan said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary! 3 years is quite a long time! I've only been reading your blog for a couple of months, but so far, it's been a great experience (if hard on the book wish list). Here's to another great year! =)

Becky said...

Congrats on your blogiversary! I'd love to be entered for a chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Three years is quite an accomplishment. I thoroughly enjoy your blog and have enlarged my TBR list based on your recommendations. Keep up the good work.

Robin said...

Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! I so enjoy your blog and hearing about what you are reading. Many happy returns of the day...and I wish you many more years of blogging!

Pabast said...

Happy Blogiversary. Three Years what a wonderful accomplishment. I do enjoy reading your blog. I have come across more books to add to my ever growing TBR list thanks to you.

Les said...

I was just getting ready to comment on the THREE years when I saw your note at the bottom of the post! I didn't even know about blogs three years ago. ;) Congrats on TWO years of blogging. Yours is one of my favorites that I check in on every day. I've gotten so many good ideas from your reviews and I loved reading about your travels this past summer. Here's to many, many more years of books, vacations, and friendship.

SuziQoregon said...

I don't want to enter the drawing, but I do want to wish you a very happy blogiversary :-)

tanabata said...

LOL! Well whether it's been three years or two years, I still wish you a happy blog anniversary! :)

Anonymous said...

Three years? You are my hero!

Anonymous said...

Congrats!!! What a wonderful thing!! I can't believe you've been up and running for two years, I can't wait for one! Happy bloggy-versary

Bookfool said...

LOL! Two years is great, also. Sounds like something I'd do. Tonight, I missed photographing an owl because I forgot to put the memory card back in my camera. Much, much worse than counting wrong.

Framed said...

Has it been two years? I blame my blossoming book fetish on you, you know. Before I was content to go to library and settle for whatever they had. No more! Anyway, congratulations.

heather (errantdreams) said...

Congratulations on two wonderful years of blogging!

Anonymous said...

I just subscribed to your blog and have been poking around. Love it! Congrats on your two years!

raidergirl3 said...

Happy blog day! two years is awesome, and our paths have really crossed too! Your classic challenge introduced me to blogger and book blogging, so thank you, I've had a great year (I missed my one year anniversary, oops) and here's to many more *raises a toast*

Melissa Walker said...

Huge congratulations on the blog bday!

I've been slow about sending out your prize Violet on the Runway, but just got it off today so you should get it soon! Sorry for the delay. :)

jenclair said...

I don't need any books right now, but I'm so glad for your presence here in the blog world! Happy Anniversary!

Darcie said...

Happy blogging birthday!! :) I have been enjoying the blog!!

alisonwonderland said...

happy blogiversary, booklogged! here's to many more books read and reviewed! :)

Unknown said...

Happy happy blogging birthday. And WOW! 40 comments. That's awesome. I went for days with 0 comments and wondered if anyone read my blogs and now I'm up to about 5 or 6 comments daily. How do you do it? You must have pretty awesome book reviews and posts. I'll be visiting more often.

Stephanie said...

Well, Congrats!! (Even 2 years is a huge accomplishment!) I've come to realize blogging is actually work sometimes! Now that I'm working so many hours, it's harder and harder to post. And I miss it when I do!!

Keep it up though. I love your blog!!

windycindy said...

Greetings! Congratulations on three years of blogging. What a mile stone. I wish you many more years of blogging. Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it! Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and sharing with me how you do this so well.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! What fun! Thanks for the giveaway. Looks like an interesting book!

Petunia said...

Congratulations on 2 years of blogging; and on getting 45 comments. I'd love to be entered in the drawing for Crossed. I haven't a clue what it's about but the cover is lovely.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations for two years blogging. May you have many more. And more book giveaways too. LOL!

Do consider me for crossed, if it is not too much of trouble!

trish said...

Count me in on this one!

And congratulations on two years! I'm still counting the months. *grin*