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"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies," said Jojen. "The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin, A Dance With Dragons

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Happy 4th Blogoversary!

It's my Blogoversary! 4 years ago today I put text to virtual paper and created Chick with Books Blog!

During the past 4 years, Harry Potter flew from across the pond and landed, Twilight became a sensation and not just a time of day, We found out there were fifty shades of gray, and liked them …

We saw the eReader become a reality, Borders said goodbye, We learned to tweet (not twerk), found Facebook was more than a place to put your face, and learned to pin on Pinterest…

We traveled far & wide (and even time traveled), fell in love with many a hero including a few in kilts, and revisited some classics including a visit to a pig named Wilbur and his spidery friend Charlotte…

We saw writers getting published, and banned, and we read many great books. I've met many great people blogging here, and I want to thank you all for making Chick with Books the blog that it is today! You came here to read about books and bookish things, you shared your likes, dislikes and part of yourselves. You commented, lurked and tweeted. Thank you for it all! And as a thank you, here's another Blogoversary Giveaway!

I've read & reviewed a lot of books on Chick with Books, so I thought it would be fun if I gave away one of the books I've read & reviewed. ANY one of the books I've actually read and reviewed in the past 4 years! (not just blurbed about, but actually read & reviewed)  So, here's the giveaway…

Happy 4th Blogoversary Giveaway #2…

Take a look through all the books I've read & reviewed over the past 4 years and pick one out. The post will say "… a Review". This giveaway is for a paperback of any one of the books I've read & reviewed (not just blurbed about but actually reviewed). If you prefer a ebook version, that's ok too. If the book isn't out in paperback yet, you'll get a hardback. And if for some reason the book isn't available any longer, you can pick another book. Sounds simple enough? I hope so!

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY… YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT (a post comment) AND in your comment along with your email, just let me know what book you'd like. And here's something new I'm going to try- Rafflecopter. A lot of bloggers use Rafflecopter for their giveaways, and I thought I would give it a try. (Not as part of the giveaway, but let me know if you like using Rafflecopter).




a Rafflecopter giveaway

31 comments:

The Relentless Reader said...

Congratulations on your blogoversary! 4 years! That's awesome :D Here's to many more!

I'd love to win a copy of Lolita. To my extreme shame I've never read it!

Kerry M said...

Happy blogiversary! I've love to win a copy of Wild... I loved Tiny Beautiful Things but haven't read that one yet. Plus I'd like to read it before the movie adaptation is released.

Kerry M said...

Oops... forgot my email address (ofabookworm AT gmail DOT com)

Suzanne Yester said...

Hi Jennifer!
Thanks for entering the giveaway! Lolita was a great read. I was amazed at how wonderful the writing was. It was a reading group pick and offered a lot of discussion based on its controversial subject matter.

Good luck!

Suzanne Yester said...

Hi Kerry!
Thanks for entering the giveaway! I loved Wild! I picked up the book as part of World Book Night from the library. I enjoyed it so much I bought a copy and had Cheryl sign it for me.

Good luck!

Honey Bee's Little World said...

Happy blogoversary !! I would love to win a copy of The Glass castle. I have heard nothing but great things about that book and you had an amazing review for that!! my email is: inisravishingreads@gmail.com

Ashfa said...

Happy Blogoversary!! Is the giveaway open internationally?

Julie S said...

Congrats on your blogoversary! Wow 4 years is really something.
I'll have to pick a book later when I have some time to ponder, if I win.
juliecookies(at)gmail(dot)com

Esme said...

thank you for this-at first glance I would choose Nine Fold Heaven.

chocolate and croissants at yahoo.com

Suzanne Yester said...

Hi Ashfa,
I have the giveaway for US and Canada, but if I can send you a book via The Book Depository (they have free worldwide shipping), that's Ok with me!

Good luck!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! 4 years is exciting!

Betty Hamilton said...

Happy blogiversary! Four Years!! Fantastic. Wishing you many more. bettysunflower@hotmail.com

Books Books and More Books said...

Congrats on 4 years!

I follow both GFC & Google+.

I would love to win Dark Witch by Nora Roberts

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogoversary!
If I won I think I would have to go with Pillars of the Earth.

Jessica said...
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Jessica said...

I think that after reading your review on The Uglies, this is the book that I would choose. Mazerunner sounded good too, but The Uglies sounds a bit different than the usual dystopian novel.

Jessicaquadrel@gmail.com I am also a followed on GFC, under Jessica Quadrel.

S A said...

I'd like to win The Last First Day by Carrie Brown

my email is:

http://services.nexodyne.com/email/icon/Cz87FEKIc58%3D/TU0IGLY%3D/SG90bWFpbA%3D%3D/0/image.png

Linda Kish said...

Happy blogoversary!

I would choose Wild.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Yhelle_chan said...

Happy 4 years! My email address is eriel_ejvm@yahoo.com
I would like to win Delirium by Lauren Oliver or Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.

Denise said...

Congratulations! I would love The Devlin Diaries.
denannduvall@gmail.com

Denise said...

I follow on GFC, Bloglovin and Google+.
denannduvall(at)gmail(dot) com

Holly Letson said...

Saga Vol. 1 by Brian Vaughan & Fiona Staples....This sounds good.

GFC: Holly Letson

bookaholicholly at gmail dot com

Ashfa said...

Thanks for the Book depo option. I follow via GFC as Ashfa. I'd love to get my hands on The Maze Runner.

Michele said...

Happy blogoversary!!
I think I would really enjoy reading the Favorite.

Thanks,
Mmmtnbike09@yahoo.com

Vicki said...

Happy Blogoversary Suzanne!

I've been wanting to read One Amazing Thing for a long time, so that would be my choice!

Thanks~
irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

Vicki said...

I love via G+ and GFC.

CaroG said...

Happy anniversary! Can't believe the amount of things that happened in just 4 years! If given the opportunity I would love a copy of The Giver, since I've never read it.

CaroG said...

My email: cplazasg(at)gmail(dot)com

thecuecard said...

I missed the Book giveaway alas but happy blogging anniversary. I think I might have picked the Nancy Horan book. Cheers.

Carla said...

I just wanted to pop in and wish you a happy blogoversary!
Congrats on 4 great years and here's to many more!!

Anonymous said...

Who won the drawing?

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my read shelf:
Suzanne's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
First To Read
Reviews Published
Professional Reader
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