Sunday, November 18, 2012

1 Year Blogoversary Giveaway


So, my one year blogging birthday came around on October 8.  And due to a family emergency and my laziness, I kind of just did nothing to celebrate......  Well, now I'm going to celebrate!

Last year, I decided I needed a better tracking system for the books I was reading.  I also wanted a way to remember if I liked the book or not.  And that's how this blog started.  While my reviews aren't the best, they're definitely better than they were before.  I'm one who likes shorter reviews because I tend to read the first and last sentence of most reviews.  So I aim for short and simple (although that's not always the case).

Some firsts and stats:


     1st Review:  XVI by Julia Karr
     2nd Review:  Wildefire by Karsten Knight




     1st Requested ARC:  Unwholly by Neal Shusterman

     Books reviewed from October 8 2011 to November 7, 2012:  132

     Average Rating:  3.44



For the next year, I'm not planning anything too grand.  I'm hoping to have my blog redesigned by a professional instead of just silly-old-me.  And I'm hoping to find more time for reading.  At the beginning of the year, I was reviewing two to three books a week.  Now, I'm lucky to get in just one book.  But that's okay because I am blogging for myself not others.  If others happen to like it, then I've found some friends.

Now onto the good part:  the giveaway!

There will be 2 winners who will win a book of choice. This book of choice has a $15 dollar limit (although I am flexible if the book you really want is barely over) and will be purchased from Amazon or Book Depository (depending on the cheapest option).

How it works:
  1. This contest is open internationally (as long as the Book Depository ships to you).
  2. Entrant must be 13 years of age or older.
  3. Giveaway ends on Saturday, December 29.
  4. You can enter via the Rafflecopter form below.  You can enter by doing one of the following:
    1. Free entry.  Just click to enter.
    2. Follow blog via GFC/Linky.  Let me know how you follow and your username in the comments section.
    3. Follow me on twitter.  Let me know your twitter username.
    4. Leave a comment on this post.  Answer the following question:  What kind of posts do you like to read on book blogs?
    5. Comment on a book review.  Let me know which book review you commented on.
    6. Post giveaway button on website.  Leave a link to your website/blog in the comments section.
    7. Tweet about the giveaway.  Leave a link to your tweet in the comments section.
  5. Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond with logistics.

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28 comments:

  1. A review that links to goodreads and where to buy -- maybe even an author or character interview

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  2. I love teaser tuesdays!
    Thanks for the giveaway. :)
    Happy Blogoversary!!! :D

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  3. +JMJ+

    I like seeing reviews of "older" books that the blogger loved in the past and is rediscovering now--or "retro" reads that the blogger is discovering for the first time. (Classics, too! Why not?) That is, I'm tired of yet another review of the same book everyone else has been reading just because it happens to be "hot." I hope this helps!

    Happly Blogoversary! And thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. I like reading reviews and when they show off book hauls, because I learn about new books that way

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  5. i like book reviews and not only the new releases but i don't like cover reveal for example.... seeing 20times or more the same cover the same day..it will not make me buy it at all

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  6. I like book reviews best, but discussion posts can be very interesting too, depending on the topic...'Cover Wars'-type posts are really fun too! :)

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  7. I like book reviews about new and upcoming books! :)

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  8. I like to read weekly or monthly new book release *_*
    or those posts about the most beautiful covers or best characters !

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  9. I love all sorts of posts. I liek reviews. cover reveals. comparisons, author interviews and i also like random blogger thoughts on everyday things.

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  10. Happy Blogoversary!
    I like to read reviews and author interviews the most!

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  11. Happy Bloggybirthday!!
    Book haul/In My Mailbox and Teasers are my favorites !

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  12. Giveaways and reviews on books that other blogs aren't talking about.
    I also wish more book blogs covered graphic novels.

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  13. honest reviews on new books, giveaways, heads ups about current free kindle ebooks

    kmichellec87(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. I most like to read honest reviews and about uupcoming book releases!

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  15. I like to read posts about new and upcoming releases, books to movies news, posts about news about my favorite authors. I also like reading graphic novels and manga reviews, I wish there were more blogs that post about them.

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  16. I love seeing reviews on upcoming books, especially books that I plan on reading, and seeing new releases and cover reveals!
    Lacey T

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  17. I like reading reviews. Thanks for the giveaway!
    ~Lesley D @ Lesley's Reading Heaven

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  18. I like reading about books purchased or borrowed like IMM

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  19. I like to read book reviews and about books being released. Giveaways are great too! Thanks for this one:)

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  20. I love to read book reviews and other fun stuff found around the blogosphere. If you're looking for an affordable makeover, check out Giselle at Xpresso Designs. She's quick and awesome. I just recently did a makeover and was very pleased. Good luck and happy one year :)

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  21. Book reviews and lists of upcoming titles.

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  22. I like book lists. Like Best Books of the Month or Best Paranormal Books of this Year. Really helpful for someone who is book hunting.

    Thanks for this giveaway and congrats!

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  23. Cover wars. like, try, why post. top 10 books.

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  24. I really love blogger book hauls. I do get jealous but still learn about great books.

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  25. Reviews and Teaser Tuesdays! I'm always looking for new book ideas!

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  26. Cover wars, teasers, reviews and author interviews!!

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  27. I recently say a few bloggers doing this "if you like this, try this" after their reviews and recommending similar books.

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