Here it is! This is the official list of the blogs participating in Book Blogger Appreciation Week. Many of them will have special giveaways as part of the festivities. 1 More Chapter 2 Kids and Tired Book Reviews 248 Book Club The 3 R’s: Reading, ‘Riting, and Randomness 49 Writers No Books 4 the Love… Continue reading Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Official Participants
Month: September 2008
We’re Okay!
The winds from Hurricane Ike hit Ohio yesterday. My house lost power yesterday afternoon and I suspect we won’t have it or cable/phones for several more days yet. The street next to us had several tree branches come down on power lines. One lane of traffic is blocked by trees. At least one street lamp… Continue reading We’re Okay!
Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Official Giveaway Post
 If you follow along for the festivities of BBAW at My Friend Amy, you will find many chances to win LOTS of goodies! Like what? Well have a look below. All of these things will be given away between September 15-19. There will be a huge variety of ways to win them and giveaways… Continue reading Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Official Giveaway Post
Lit Flicks Challenge Meme
As part of the Lit Flicks Challenge, a meme has been posted and I thought I’d share my answers with you. Feel free to share your own answers! 1. Are you more likely to see a movie if it’s based on a book? It really depends on whether or not the book is something I’ve ever… Continue reading Lit Flicks Challenge Meme
Book Blogger Appreciation Week – Contest for Book Blog Readers!
Well, Readers, Book Blogger Appreciation Week wouldn’t be happening if you weren’t reading our blogs! To show appreciation for you, Jennifer at The Literate Housewife Review is holding a contest. Entries emailed to her finishing the sentence “I read book blogs because…” by Saturday, September 13th will have a chance at winning lots of books. … Continue reading Book Blogger Appreciation Week – Contest for Book Blog Readers!
The Cloud Factory
Several weeks ago my husband and I went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a weekend. While there we got to see the Cloud Factory first hand. I don’t know who came up with the term “Cloud Factory” but Michael Chabon uses it in his book The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. At one point in time I was… Continue reading The Cloud Factory
Reading & Blogging for Darfur
There are so many people blogging about themselves and their interests on the internet it’s a bit hard to keep up with it all. Today I’d like to introduce you to Natasha Maw. She blogs about books and decided she wanted to make a difference. This September she’s Reading & Blogging for Darfur. For every… Continue reading Reading & Blogging for Darfur
Story of the Month – “The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates”
It’s easy to pigeonhole some authors by the genre or format of their work. Stephen King is not one of them. His work has been published in print, e-book, comic book and multimedia forms. He can write horror, mystery, non-fiction, short stories and novels. And yes… he’s even working on a musical with John Mellencamp. … Continue reading Story of the Month – “The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates”
Book Blogger Apprecation Week Finalists Announced!
 I received an email today from Amy at My Friend Amy’s Blog with an announcement regarding the finalists for the Book Blogger Appreciation Week Awards Nominations. She’s placed the links to the finalists on this page. The poll for voting can be found on this page. Voting is open until September 12th.
Lit Flicks Challenge Begins
During the last few months I’ve come across different book challenges on book reviewer blogs. Each one has a different premise and/or goal. I’ve come across a challenge that is nearly tailor made for me. It’s the Lit Flicks Challenge! Here are some of the rules: Challenge runs from September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009. Read… Continue reading Lit Flicks Challenge Begins