Giving Thanks to Wonderful Bloggers

As I look back on the past year, one of the things that strikes me most is the sheer number of wonderful people I've gotten to know through this crazy thing called book blogging.  This is my way of saying, "Thanks!" and calling attention to their awesomeness.  If you haven't been by their blogs before, you simply must.  They're too great to pass by.

 

DJL @ Denim-Jacket Librarian Dishes - DJL is by far one of my biggest cheerleaders and my daily Twitter convo go-to.  We have yet to run out of things to talk about and she's always there with an encouraging word when I feel overwhelmed with my blog.  Not only that, but she is an awesome book reviewer.  How she manages everything on top of being a full-time librarian, I'll never know.  I can't thank her enough for everything.  To my wolfy friend, here's to you!

 

Lindsay @ The Violet Hour - Lindsay is just a fun girl to know.  We read many of the same books and have many conversations about them afterward.  In fact, we just started reading Everneath together, which promises to be a lot of fun.  Lindsay is another awesome cheerleader to have in your corner.  The "Review Mojo" that gets passed back and forth has been a fun way of supporting each other when we get stuck during review writing.  Thanks for the laughs, L!

Christy @ The Reader Bee - Let's hear it for one of my home state blogger pals!  Though we don't live in the same parts of our state, it's awesome knowing that there are so many awesome TN bloggers out there.  Christy has also been a blast to talk to on Twitter.  She writes great reviews, which I almost always find myself agreeing wholeheartedly with.  I'm very grateful for the guest post she did for me during the Bump in the Night Brawl and would love to work with her again in the future.

Kyla @ Kyla Novelista - Let's hear it for our resident Zombabe!  I got to know Kyla even more when we worked together on the Bump in the Night Brawl.  She most definitely delivered with an awesomely funny post on zombies that I still get a kick out of re-reading.  Her tweets often bring a smile to my face, which is definitely appreciated when my days as toddler wrangler get me down.  Thanks for everything, Kyla!

 

Louise @ Between the Covers - Having met Louise "officially" when I needed someone to take over the vampire topic for the Bump in the Night Brawl, I can definitely say that I am glad to know her.  She's funny, she's snarky, and she definitely knows how to make you laugh.  You definitely owe it to yourself to stop by her blog and read her reviews, along with those of her cohorts.

Gigi @ Bona Fide Reflections - Gigi is a more recent acquaintance, but she has been a blast to get to know.  She is there when you need a good conversation or if you're concerned you've had an issue with infringement of your blog (as I found out a few months ago).  Not only did she keep me from flipping out, she continued to hang out just to talk, both of which I'm grateful for.  By the way, Gi, I've got your cupcake recipe!  Just tell me where you want it sent.  :-D

Jessi @ Reading in the Corner - Jessi has been one of my readers since early in the game.  She has done awesome things with her blog this year and is also starting up her own reading challenge for 2012!  Jessi has given some great advice and encouragement via Twitter, as well as some great comments over the past 10 months.  Thanks for everything, Jessi.  :-)

Lori @ Pure Imagination - Lori is another awesome TN book blogger who, though I've never met in person, I am very grateful toward.  Look around at my design.  She is who I have to thank for it and I couldn't be happier with the result.  As if that wasn't enough, she writes great reviews and has an awesome blog.  Thank you so much for my design, Lori.  I still love it as much as the day it was installed!

Shannon @ Stalking the Bookshelves - It has been great getting to know Shannon this year.  She is semi-local to me and has been at almost all of the bookish events I have attended this year.  Along with her sister, she runs an awesome blog with great reviews and a cover reveal series that I often find great new books to look out for.  Thanks for the get-togethers, Shannon!  Hope to see you again at another signing.
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Nikki @ Books Most Wanted - Last (but definitely DEFINITELY not least), is Nikki, my real-life friend and book buddy.  Having known Nikki since the tender age of 6, we've gone through a lot over the years.  She's always there to give me a kick in the pants when I need it and when I need someone to listen to my worries.  We've had many excursions to the local cupcake cafe, the book store, and signings this year, all of which have been so much fun.  Even if we're just hanging out at her office (where I bring her coffee from time to time), I always feel so relaxed knowing that this is one person who has known me longer than anyone (aside from my parents and grandmother), thus knows my quirks and short-comings (yet she still hangs out with me.  LOL)  I don't know how much longer we'll get to live in the same town, but I'm definitely glad that she's right down the highway, for now.  Thanks for everything, sis.  I definitely owe you a lot for everything.