You may have noticed in the sidebar on this blog – or read somewhere, like maybe here – that Book Blogger Appreciation Week will be celebrated from September 15-19! There will be special BBAW-related events going on all across the book-blogiverse next week: themed posts, contests, and even an awards ceremony!
One of those contests is getting started right now, and it’s open to everyone who READS book blogs, but who DON’T have book blogs of their own! It’s being conducted by Jennifer of The Literate Housewife Review, and here’s what it’s all about:
Book bloggers would be nowhere without our readers. Many readers also happen to have their own blogs, but not all do. During Book Blogger Appreciation Week, we would like to take time to honor those who do not. You are so special to us and we want to recognize you for all that you do for us. If you are a loyal reader to one or many book blogs but do not blog yourself, this is the contest for you!
To enter, simply fill out the following sentence in 200 words or less and email them to literatehousewife (at) gmail (dot)com:
“I read book blogs because…”
It’s that simple.
All of the entries received by end of the day (EST) on Saturday, September 13 will be considered. Of those entries, the top 10 will be posted on The Literate Housewife Review on Monday, September 15 to help kick off BBAW. But it gets even better!
Those entries will also be sent to Joshua Henkin, author of Matrimony! Josh has been a great supporter of book clubs and book blogs and he has graciously agreed to read them all and select the first, second and third place winners. The winners will be announced here at noon on Friday, September 19th.
Other than to have your writing be singled out by such a wonderful author, what what are the prizes?
- The first place winner will receive a signed copy of the new paperback edition of Matrimony and a book grab bag containing 6 books!
- The second place winner will receive a book grab bag containing 4 books!
- The third place winner will receive a book grab bag containing 3 books!
To find out more, and see what books could turn up in your grab-bag prize, check out The Literate Housewife’s announcement post!
Just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU!!! for nominating me for one of the BBAW awards. I’m sending you a big {{{{thank you hug}}}}!
Heather – You are MORE than welcome, girlfriend :-)! Good luck in the voting!
To everyone: Heather’s blog, the just-rechristened Age 30+…A Lifetime of Books is a finalist for “Most Chatty” Book Blog in the BBAW awards – go on over to My Friend Amy to vote!
That’s what I nominated you for! Oh well, as long as she is your friend, I guess it’s okay. 🙂
Mike – Yeah, Heather’s great. Thanks for nominating me, though! The five blogs with the most nominations are in the voting round – I guess there just weren’t as many people who think I’m chatty enough :-).