BOOKS AND BLOGGING PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy is defined as a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought. Well, my theory is if I can add at least 10 new books to my Wishlist and move at least 5 older Wishlist selections to my TBR list every month, then life is a ice cream sundae. And if I can find those 10 books from at least 5 new blogs each month then that's the cherry on top.

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!
Well, I've made it almost 5 years now, so for better or worse, I continue on. I tend to blog in spurts as the urge to be creative erupts. As I don't have an artistic bone in my body, you will see very few changes in the layouts. Hey, I'm a reader not an artist like so many of the awesome bloggers I follow. I know you don't always have the time but if you stopped and looked, take a half a minute and say your piece. Recommend a book that you have enjoyed or hated for that matter. Thank you to all who visit.
Oh, and I moved my Google Friend Connect info and share this buttons to the top, as without our friends, who are we?


Friday, June 25, 2010

FIRST CONTEST--100 Followers & Birthday Giveaway- ENDS 7/19



Wow, cannot believe that almost 6 months have passed since I officially started blogging. While only a little bit more HTML savvy (still have the Blogging for Dummies book unopened on my desk), I don't curse and pull my hair out quite as often. My biggest challenge is getting my reviews written in a timely fashion as for some reason I seem to be bogged down reading other blogs. I simply have to limit myself but hey reading your blogs is what got me started and I love to find yet more new ones to read. I must be more disciplined! I could read an extra book every other day if I could just step away from the computer. So anyway, I just want to thank all of you who have stopped by, looked, commented, and followed.  Following will be the only requirement. I will chose using random.org to choose YOU! I have a big (no I'm not saying which) birthday coming in mid July . I'll have at least three winners--1 to celebrate my 1/2 year blogaversity, 1 to celebrate my birthday, and 1 to thank my 100 followers. Should I get a bunch of new followers, I'll add an extra book and winner for each 25. Ends on 7/19-

I'll have a choice of books and let you decide which one you want. First winner gets their choice, second gets theirs and so on. At this time it is USA only as I only have two internationals but I will have another at the end of summer to celebrate the arrival of Fall. I will probably offer a gift card if the winner is an international as I hate to pay more for the shipping then the book cost. So keep your eyes open as this should be posted by the end of the week. 

Here are a few of the books that I've chosen to offer in the giveaway. There will be more as the week goes on. Hopefully, you will find one that you would enjoy. Anyone have any suggestions for one you'd like to have? Leave me a note and I'll see what I can do.






CONTEST: Your choice of


The Crazy School by Cornelia Read (pb gently read),
My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent (pb new),
A Touch of Scandal by Jennifer Haymore (pb new),
Fallen by Lauren Kate (hb gently read)
Flirting With Forever by Gwyn Cready (pb new)
Embers by Laura Bickle (pb new)
Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo (pb new)
To Sin With a Scoundrel by Cara Elliott (pb new)

Sexy Beast VIII by Kate Douglas (pb new)





Cars from a Marriage by Debra Galant (hb new)














God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours by Regina Brett (hb new)








The Language of Secrets by Diane Dixon (hb gently read)

- USA only
- Ends July 31st, 2010 Midnight EST- fill out the form Here
  

15 comments:

Felicity Grace Terry said...

Good luck with that.

Ladytink_534 said...

Ooh! Lots of good books here. I'm a new follower!

Melissa (My World...in words and pages) said...

Congrates! Happy Birthday! And happy 6 month blogoversary. :) Wishing lots of luck to you.

Unknown said...

Happy Happy Birthday - a little early! Mine is this coming tuesday!
Great list of books - I really hope you get to 100!

Janna said...

You sure know how to throw a party, Lisa! Congratulations! :)

Jenna JL said...

You have a great choice of books. Happy 6-month blogiversary!

I have an award for you HERE

Unknown said...

Congrats on acheiving 100 followers! I swung by here from the Book Blogger Hop!

Unknown said...

Happy 6th anniversary!!! ;-)I love visiting your blog. You have great taste!!!

Happy Fourth!

~Talina

Aisle B said...

Congrats Lisa on 100 followers and more to come no doubt too.

Aisle B said...

Congrats Lisa on 100 followers and more to come no doubt too.

Signing up for the Birthday giveaway and wishing everyone all the best!

Beverly said...

Thanks for hosting! Happy birthday!

Donna said...

Happy birthblogdayversary!! Congratulations on 100 followers.

Christina said...

Congrats on your milestone! I am a new follower thanks for posting a comment over on my blog, by the way, directing me to yours.
Christina from Randomness and Reading by Christina

Mystee said...

Happy Birthday and 1/2 blog birthday! I added myself as your newest follower too :)

majik.of.mystee (at) gmail.com

Tea said...

There is so much to like on your blog. I will have to spend more time here. I'm especially interested in the Painted Caves by Auel. Never read one of her books.

http://readwithtea.blogspot.com/2010/08/book-beginnings-on-friday.html#links