Clock Rewinders on a Book Binge is where Tara @ 25 Hour Books and I shamelessly plug each other, share the fantastic posts, giveaways, or whatever else we’ve found and loved by other awesome bloggers (or authors!) during the week, and talk about the books we plan on reading in the coming week.
On a Book Bender Recap
- Kelly Reviews: The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour (6) — One character almost ruined the book.
- Top Off Tuesday — This one spawned a read-along. Jenny, Kelly, and I read to see what the threesome was really made of.
- Review: Lying Season by Karina Halle (8) — OhMyGlob, THINGS HAPPEN IN THIS BOOK
- Discussion: The Downfall of Ratings
Amanda Around the Blogosphere
- FBNLT: Amanda and Kelly review: All She Wants for XXX-Mas by Nathan Stratton–Need more dirt with the sweet.
- FBNLT: Amanda Reviews: Moon Lust by Sherri L. King–This one made me a little ranty. All caps and the phrase “peen down!” abound.
- FBNLT: Amanda and Kelly review: Santa’s Daisy Chain by Mary Chi–Santa gets educated on sexy shenanigans.
Meanwhile, in Amanda’s World
At the beginning of December, I signed up for a web design course. Well, I officially finished! And it was AWESOME. If you’re interested, sign up! (And use my affiliate link.) It’s on the expensive side, especially if you’re only blogging as a hobby, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s worth every penny. (And yes, that’s coming from cheap-me.) I feel like I can tackle ALL THE WEB DESIGN! now. I’m currently working on a site redesign for my business website (which looks AMAZING so far and I can’t wait to show you guys), and then if I have time, I’ll start giving On a Book Bender a makeover as well. Anyway–I haven’t been around the book blogging world much lately, and that is why. I’m making a lot of changes and plans and I’ll likely continue to lurk without participating much until I get everything sorted out.
I got a shit ton of books this week–no, really, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday I received packages–but I’m currently trying to spend as little time on the computer as possible due to some wrist pain, so I’m going to save all that link up for next week. I might even have MOAR BOOKS by then. It just sucks that I’m still kind of in a reading slump. This is starting to get old.
Around the Book Blogging Community
- Felicia (Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog) asks us whether blogging is business or personal and makes some VERY GOOD POINTS about what blogging for yourself means.
- Jeaniene Frost releases some NEWS! Good news! If you love the Night Huntress and all its spin-offs, you’ll love this.
- Buzz Feed’s 30 Photobombs–Number 25. That’s all I’ll say.
- Bout of Books sign up is OPEN! If you haven’t signed up yet, do it now! Then tweet about the read-a-thon. (Also, don’t forget to like Bout of Books on Facebook.)
- Kelly started a Facebook page for Reading the Paranormal! Go like it! (Also, stay tuned for the first Friday in January–I’ve got a post about using Facebook for your book blog.)
Search Terms
how to make friends on twitter without being annoying — I’m so happy you care.
unbreaking the shelves — *finger guns* I’ve failed my goals epically, though.
Goodreads Stats
Read in 2012 (174)
- Menage a Tasia by Kate Hill (3)
- UGH. My GR review here.
- Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson (7)
- Reading this was just like following Maureen on Twitter. Ha. Review some time in Jan.
To those celebrating: Merry Christmas!
Christy @ Love of Books December 23, 2012 at 1:47 am
I am going to look into that blog design course! I’ll make sure to use your link if I decide to do it.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender December 23, 2012 at 7:12 am
Awesome! I will email you with some extra details. :)
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal December 23, 2012 at 9:32 am
You might be in a reading slump but you still read two books! TWO! That’s more than ONE! And it’s WAY more than ZERO! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! (I’m also proud of you for powering through the #DPFail menage book.)
*snickers* #25.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender December 23, 2012 at 9:45 am
Ha. Someone had to power through? And you’re right. I’m still reading! It feels very slump-ish, though. And I don’t like that. :(
Smash Attack December 23, 2012 at 6:48 pm
I’m truly excited for you and your new business-y stuffs. I wish you all the luck!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender December 25, 2012 at 10:27 am
Thanks, Smash! I’m crossing my fingers that I’ll be ready to go for launching the new look next week! (And hopefully the rest of the stuff will follow easily after that.) :)
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) December 24, 2012 at 9:54 am
I love Maureen Johnson … I read the first book in her Suite Scarlett series and it was so good! And her story in Let it Snow is pretty awesome. She’s so funny!
Lucky you got a ton of books! Though, it sucks you’re in your slump … hopefully the new year will bring the desire to read back to you!
And yay for web design! I look forward to seeing what you come up with in the future. :)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender December 25, 2012 at 10:29 am
Maureen Johnson is my online hero.
Yes! I should have enough knowledge to do more CSS work if you ever need it again. :)