Bloggiesta is a blogging marathon with a bit of a Latin flavor, hence the Shakira lyrics (don’t hate, you know she is AWESOME). The 4th Bloggiesta is taking place January 21, 22, and 23. I plan to spend at least 20 hours improving my blog and getting things DONE. Here’s what’s on my to-do list: […]
Why I Got Rid Of Google Friend Connect
January 14, 2011
Look to the right of my blog. If you are reading this from a feedreader, well, what I am saying has little point. Do you notice what is missing? I bet you do, because you read the title of this post and are, therefore, not an idiot. I removed the Google Friend Connect widget. I […]
Let’s Get Physical: Fitness Tips For Book Bloggers
January 5, 2011
I’m just going to throw this out there, so please hold your righteous indignation inside, but I’m willing to bet, if you are reading this, you are like me — an Indoors kid. Oh yes, we were the kids picked last in gym class. We got excited when recess was held inside because of rain. […]
A Few January Readalongs
December 28, 2010
With the new year comes some exciting readalongs scheduled for January… I can’t freakin wait! The Woman In White at A Literary Odyssey Why: It’s on my Project Fill In The Gaps list. A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollenstonecraft at A Year of Feminist Classics Why: I remember studying the significance […]
In 2011 I Hereby Resolve To:
December 27, 2010
1. Not be such a lazy ass. The time has come, said the walrus, to review books within a week of reading them. 2. Stop being a slave to ARCs. More than half of my 2010 reads were review copies. I am dying to read books I already own, and am making pretty good progress […]
Smugglivus And Friday Featured Blogger
December 13, 2010
Hello beautiful readers, I just want to direct your attention to the Smugglivus Best of 2010 and What I’m Looking Forward To In 2011 guest post that I did on The Book Smugglers Blog. AND to Steph Su’s blog where I have recently been the Friday Featured Blogger. It’s nice to spend time some place […]