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Thursday, February 26, 2026

It's My Blogiversary!! 17 YEARS of Blogging About Great BOOKS!


Seventeen years ago, I had a little idea that refused to leave me alone:What if I shared my love of books with the world? 

On February 18, 2009, I hit “publish” on my very first review — The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Bold choice for a debut, right? 😅 It’s still one of my all-time favorites and easily in my top ten. Some things don’t change.

What has changed? The community.

Over the years, Chick with Books has introduced me to incredible authors and publishers, fellow bloggers who became real-life friends, and readers from all over the world hunting for their next five-star read. Maybe you’ve been here since the early days? I’m still chatting with some of the very same people I met back then — which honestly might be my favorite part of this whole journey.

There have been so many unforgettable stories featured on Chick with Books… and thankfully, there are still so many more waiting on my shelves.

This weekend, I’m taking a little trip down memory lane and sharing some favorite posts from years past. I hope you’ll celebrate with me — whether you’ve been here since 2009 or just found your way here yesterday.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for talking books with me.

I truly love this little corner of the internet we’ve built together.

Happy reading... Suzanne 

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