I tried to think of the books I had read that year and I was certain I read a lot of them -- (my very light wallet was testament to this) -- but I could not recall most of the books I had read!
I wanted to treat the books I read with more respect -- so I promised myself that I would take a minute or two to write down my thoughts after each book. I got myself a Moleskine Book Journal -- and, after a year, I had filled out most of the pages -- it was time to buy a new journal -- but, when I took a look at the price, I realized how many more books I could buy for the same price ... and blogger is free to use.
So I took the plunge and started to post my entries online.
Blogging about the books I read is time consuming -- but the benefits can't be beat:
*I am reading better. I think about the books that I read and I savor the words.
*I've also discovered new authors through fellow book bloggers. (I would never have found Cassandra Dean if not for Reading Romances blogiversary party.)
I am also writing better. Entries in my Moleskine started it with just "I liked it!" or "This was okay." -- but now I am tapping into my background as an English Lit mahor and teacher and remembering words and theories that have all but faded from memory, replaced with a new vocabulary (that of a parent) --
I want to thank Nikki, who found me (I don't know how) -- and was my first and only GFC follower for a while. ^_^
I have review #101 and I'm reading a book which is review #102. I hope I can break 200 reviews before 2012 ends.
Now for the giveaway:
*This giveaway is via Rafflecopter and is open to International Readers.
*This giveaway will run until May 15.
*Rafflecopter will select 2 winners:
Each winner will receive an $8 Amazon Gift Card
or
1 book of their choice from Book Depository (max amount $8)
This is my first giveaway and my first time to use Rafflecopter. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping this works. ^_^
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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