2012: A Year in Books | Blogging

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Warning: this is going to be the sappiest post of the year. I'll try to keep the cheese at bay as much as I can, but I can't make any promises. Also, don't forget to check our Best Books of 2012 list.

This is the last post of the year and I’m going to use it to tell you how grateful I am for your support. When I started the blog I expected it to be a lonely experience, but after almost two years I can tell you that the sense of community and friendship has made this one of the most enriching, less lonely experiences of my life. I look forward to seeing reading what 2013 brings.

I want to give a shot-out to Jade, Jen and Jess, who were among the first bloggers I met, and whose support and friendship has been unwavering. And no, they are not triplets, even if their names suggest otherwise (although if I ever have triplets, that’s what I’m naming them before asking TLC to give us a show). Another shot-out goes to Nath, Julie, Brianna and Mandi, whose names don’t go together as well as the J’s, but are equally awesome, and make me feel dizzy with happiness every time we talk. And last but not least, many thanks to the ladies at Dear Author for the coolest 15 minutes of fame ever. These are just a tiny sample of the many bloggers who have supported us and make the community a fun place to belong to.

This year a small but talented group of authors visited the blog. They shared with us a bit of themselves and their writing process. I hope they visit again next year. 

I also started blogging for Heroes and Heartbreakers, and discovered new blogs, bloggers and reviewers that made the internet even more special. Liz, Natalie, Kaetrin and Marilyn have great voices, unique points of view and amazing insight. Their contributions to the community is invaluable, and they are lots of fun.

To every person who ever stopped by the blog, thank you for reading and for sharing your thoughts and opinions with us. As usual, if you have suggestions and or petitions (what would you like to read more of, book recommendations, ideas for opinion topics, etc.) all you have to do is contact me. All the feedback is welcome and appreciated.  

My wish for 2013 is that the world doesn't end before I get to read Michael’s book. That is all.

I’ll be back in about three weeks. In the meantime, happy reading!

I know I keep using random pictures that have nothing
to do with the post but this one was too good not to use.

One last, slightly random thing! Today (12/19/12) The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley, one of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors, is on sale, but only on e-book. I think the sale applies to every e-retailer. Here is the Kindle link.Buy it, read it and let me know!