Happy Sunday, everybody! This has been a busy couple of weeks for me. Here’s a run down on my doings.
I recently started a new feature called Readers Uncovered in which readers share their thoughts on reading related questions. It will appear biweekly (or is it bimonthly?) – the second and fourth Monday of each month. The first installment appeared a couple of weeks ago and the panelists answered this question: If you could choose one, and only one, book that would best represent you as a reader, what would it be and why? The next installment appears tomorrow and answers this question: What is your most reliable source of book recommendations, and how did it earn that status? Thank you to my August panel: Jessica from Both Eyes Book Blog, Trish from Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’?, Jen from Devourer of Books and Suey from It’s All About Books
The Utah Book Bloggers Summer Social was yesterday. It was a bit windy, but a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pictures from the social, but Suey and Natasha did, and I’ll point out their posts on it when they go up. One of the highlights of the night was Natasha’s announcement that she would like to spearhead an event in which Utah book bloggers (and hopefully other bloggers) will highlight Utah authors. That will be coming up in the next few months, possibly November, so watch for that. I’m very excited about it.
I received The Financial Lives of the Poets by Jess Walter for a TLC Book Tour stop in September. I’m looking forward to it!
I’m slowly making progress on Bleak House for the Bleak House Readalong.
Still anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Kindle. The good news is that my Kindle cover is on its way. Lame.
Book Blogger Appreciation Week is just around the corner! I finished my judging responsibilities last week and turned in my final ballot yesterday. I also signed up to do a BBAW Interview with another blogger. You should too! Signups close on the Tuesday.
See Michelle Read pointed out some lovely book-related posters. Postertext creates amazing posters by arranging the text from novels to create a picture that relates to the book. Here’s two of my favorites, Pride & Prejudice and Alice in Wonderland:
That’s it for the week. Hope you had a good one.
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Whew. You are busy, aren’t you, Jessica? And I thought I kept myself busy in terms of reading. I also have joined The Bleak House read-along, but am behind already. I’m hoping to catch up by this week and be back on track. I will read your post after I catch up. I actually think you’re the one who “put the bug in my ear” about the read-along, and I’m glad you did. I have had the book sitting on my shelf for a while and really wanted (and want) to get to it. Thanks again.
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I misread the deadline for the BBAW voting (VERY disappointed with myself) and really need to schedule to do the final ballot looksee so I don’t forget! Have fun with your Kindle! and with Bleak House. I do want to read this someday but I feel right now I’m drowning in books that must be read and I lose enjoyment with have-tos.
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Unfinishedperson – I have been rather busy with books and reading lately, but that’s the way I generally like it. :) I’m still a little behind with the BLEAK HOUSE readalong, but I’m also hoping to catch up this week. I’m glad you joined it. It’s nice to have support with this one.
Care – I’m so sorry about the BBAW voting deadline. The final ballot is interesting. I think a lot of my favorite blogs either missed the deadline or didn’t nominate themselves. I hope next year people will feel more comfortable with the process. I know what you mean about “have-to” books. I have to be careful with the obligation reads or I get too bogged down.
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