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
- Review: Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennett (8) — Glad I continued with this series.
- Top Off Tuesday — Consensus: his lady-like underwear needs to go.
- Amanda Revisits: Firelight by Kristen Callihan (8) — Compelling look at Callihan’s 1881 London
- Announcing…Doin’ It Dirty 2.0 — Y’all, there is going to be a Twitter Drinking Party with naughty COCKtails.
- Discussion: Book Review Quirks — I talk about pajamas a lot.
Amanda Around the Blogosphere
- Language Management, LLC — Community: You Want It. You all know that one of my favorite topics is community. Now I’m talking about it on my business site, too.
- FBNLT: GLA — Captured by Her Horny Beast
- FBNLT: A Test of Mettle — Love Kevin Hearne!
- FBNLT: GLA — The Dragon’s Sex Slave
- FBNLT: A new feature! Penetrating the Depths
Meanwhile, in Amanda’s World
I have been CREATING! Check out my graphics board on Pinterest to see what I’ve been up to. Sarah (saz101) has me stuck on circles. I like them. She has also taught me IMPORTANT THINGS like how to pay attention to spacing and how to create a drop shadow. *huggles Sarah close* On the business front, I’ve also been working on another product. Here’s a sneak peek:
Well, that’s less sneak peek and more spoiler, eh?
Around the Book Blogging Community
- Felicia (Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog) tells us why she despises love triangles.
- Kimba (The Caffeinated Book Reviewer) is hosting ‘Take Control of Your TBR Pile” in March. There is even a read-a-thon!
- Thea Harrison has an announcement on Facebook about Elder Races novellas. (YAY!)
- Kristilyn (Reading In Winter) asks us how we read.
- Mary (The Book Swarm) looks at book blogging from a positive viewpoint. (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE)
- Vampire Book Club is hosting the THIRD Character Love Letters Event. A little birdie told me that we’ll be hearing from Kelly again.
Search Terms
insurgent kissing — *swoons*
what to make in the computer to make her happy — Can you make things IN the computer?
how to make facebook page 18+ — Edit page –> Manage Permissions –> Age Restrictions –> People 18 and over
Goodreads Stats
Read in 2013 (13)
- Just One Day by Gayle Forman (9)
- Review 2/18 *flails*
- The Witch of Duva by Leigh Bardugo (8)
- For FBNLT!
- The Haunting Season by Michelle Muto (7)
- I think this was my first New Adult book. I approve.
- The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
- The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
Mary @ BookSwarm February 3, 2013 at 6:45 am
I’ve seen Sarah’s circles–those are really cool. As are yours! Spacing is definitely important. Holy cow, didn’t you love JUST ONE DAY?!?
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 3, 2013 at 10:12 am
I love the circles! I can’t quite get enough of them. I’ve tried doing some square ones, but they just don’t have the same… sophistication? as the circles.
Just One Day was amazing! I want Just One Year NOW.
Amy @ bookgoonie February 3, 2013 at 11:59 am
You are a busy chicka. Always learning & growing. When I decide to grow up, I want to be like you ;)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 3, 2013 at 12:36 pm
I try. (Also, never ever grow up. I know I won’t.)
Smash Attack February 3, 2013 at 12:06 pm
The circles are really pretty and so simple and clean. I love how self-motivated you are to learn and better yourself in all areas. Like Amy, I want to be like you when I grow up. ;)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm
They really are. I love the circles. I can’t stop making them, either. CIRCLES!
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal February 3, 2013 at 12:16 pm
You’ve been so good about not picking up new books (freebie or otherwise) to read. I failed on that front, this week. Boo, me.
Hey. HEY! Doin’ It Dirty this week! I have my alcohol lined up and my smutty books ready!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 3, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Mostly because I’ve been too busy doing other non-bookish things. o.O
WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN.
Sarah (saz101) February 4, 2013 at 6:57 am
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! *huggles your face*
I didn’t really do anything YOU DID and you give ME ideas like COLOUR and AMANDA AMANDA AMANDA YOU INSPIRE me.
Also… uh, I just spent half an hour giggling uncontrollably over FBNLT reviews. Thank you :P
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 4, 2013 at 8:58 am
We inspire each other, Sarah! It’s a mutual thing. :D
Ha. You’re welcome!
Tara SG February 4, 2013 at 10:35 am
I LOVE your graphics!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them :)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 4, 2013 at 11:03 am
:D Thanks! I’ve been having fun with them, in case you couldn’t tell. ;)
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) February 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm
I love figuring out new things in Illustrator … and playing around can be so much fun! And shadows can do SO MUCH!
Still reading The Immortal Rules, huh? I FEEL YOU! I’m still reading a Diana Gabaldon book from November. Actually, haven’t picked it up in a month and a half.
Have a good week!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 4, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Yeah, I’m not really sure why I still have it on my currently reading shelf. I keep eyeing it and thinking I should be reading it, but then I get distracted by all the other shiny books.