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BBAW

An Open Letter to Bloggers from Paul Samuelson

September 17, 2009

Dear Bloggers, Pardon the group email, but I just heard some fantastic news and since it is Book Blogger Appreciation Week, I wanted to share. I am happy to report that Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse, by debut middle grade novelist Kaleb Nation, has debuted on the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association bestsellers list [...]

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EReader + EBooks = Environmental Preservation

September 17, 2009

If you’ve been reading Savvy Verse & Wit right along, then you know I’m passionate about saving the environment. I’ve offered tips in the past about how to take part in the movement, and I’ve reviewed books about doing your part or how others have done their part. While I love the smell and feel [...]

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Book Bloggers Influencing Book Bloggers

September 17, 2009

Today’s Book Blogger Appreciation Week task is to talk about books I’ve read that I read solely because other book bloggers recommended them. I actually try to mention when I read books because bloggers recommend them, but I figured I would highlight some of my reviews for books that were highly recommended by other book [...]

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BBAW Reading Meme

September 16, 2009

Welcome to my attempt at the Book Blogger Appreciation Week Reading Meme. Feel free to share your links to the meme or your own thoughts on the questions. Do you snack while you read? If so, favorite reading snack? I sometimes snack on Cheetos or goldfish crackers, but mostly I have a tall, cold glass [...]

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Interview With Emily Wilson of books, the universe, and everything

September 15, 2009

Last year, my favorite part of Book Blogger Appreciation Week was the interview swap, in which I get to check out a new-to-me blogger and ask them some questions so we can all get to know him or her better. I signed up to participate again this year, and was given Emily Wilson of books, [...]

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FU, Penguin by Matthew Gasteier

September 14, 2009

FU, Penguin by Matthew Gasteier is not a book for those without a quirky sense of humor. FU, Penguin is a spinoff of the blog, which has about 900,000 unique visitors per day, and the brainchild of Watertown, Mass., resident Matthew Gasteier who views the attempts of animals to look cute as antithetical to their [...]

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My Favorite Blogs, Not on the Shortlist

September 14, 2009

Book Blogger Appreciation Week has kicked off, and all week long there are activities, scavenger hunts, and memes. Savvy Verse & Wit will be offering a ton of giveaways this week, and we hope that you will participate in BBAW, read reviews, enter giveaways, and other activities. Today, I wanted to highlight some of my [...]

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Mailbox Monday #47

September 13, 2009

Yes, it is Mailbox Monday, sponsored by Marcia of The Printed Page, on Sunday again! Not too many books arriving in the mailbox these days, but I did head out to my local library sale and picked up some goodies for me and for Book Blogger Appreciation Week. 1. Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino; if [...]

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Book Blogger Appreciation Week 2009, My Best Reviews Links

September 8, 2009

In case any of you were wondering which five links I submitted for the Book Blogger Appreciation Week 2009 Best Reviews category, I wanted to provide them for you. I hope these will help you make your decision: 1. Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji2. Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert3. Galway Bay [...]

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Book Blogger Appreciation Week 2009, Get the Vote Out!

September 8, 2009

Savvy Verse & Wit is calling on all readers to GET THE VOTE OUT for Book Blogger Appreciation Week. It’s time to show the love to all those blogs you’ve been reading that talk about books, the publishing industry, and more. Ok, I have ulterior motives. Savvy Verse & Wit is up for Best Reviews. [...]

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BBAW Meme

August 8, 2009

My Friend Amy and the BBAW busy bees have asked three simple questions that will help readers understand Book Blogger Appreciation Week. 1) What was the highlight (something that happened, a post, an activity, etc.) of BBAW for you last year? I was thrilled to see everyone visiting the various blogs, even new ones like [...]

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Book Blogger Appreciation Week 2009

July 24, 2009

Book Blogger Appreciation Week, known as BBAW, is around the corner, beginning Sept. 14 and running through Sept. 18. My Friend Amy did a beautiful job last year, and this year she has some helpers. Last year, more than 400 blogs participated in one way or another and awards were given to the blogs winning [...]

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