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First Year Blogoversary + Three Giveaways!

 
blogoversary

Can you believe that it’s been a year since I started my blog? I honestly can’t believe that it’s been that long. It still feels like it’s been three short months ever since I started my book blog. In fact, I didn’t exactly plan on starting a book blog, it was a total impulsive move. An impulsive move that turned out to be a good one, thank goodness.

Thank you for sticking with me guys, even though I’m weird and all. :D<3 why

Don’t worry, this is a short story, but hey, either way, since it’s my blogoversary, I can use all the time I want in the world right?

It all started when I quit playing Maplestory and got back into reading again. My friend introduced me to goodreads and I was honestly amazed. After being surrounded by tons of people who don’t like reading, goodreads was like book heaven to me.

While I was using goodreads, I re-met tons of books I read long ago. The problem was, I knew I liked certain books, but I didn’t know why. That’s why I started book blogging – I wanted to keep track of all the books I’ve read, plus what I felt about them and why.

It soon became more than that. I loved sharing my opinion with other people in the book community and the blogosphere, talking about books, and getting introduced to more awesome new books.

 
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Here are some of my blog statistics for you as of Friday, August 27, 2013:

  • 337 Blog Posts
  • 153 Book Reviews
  • 6,226 Comments
  • 841 GFC Followers
  • 881 Bloglovin’ Followers
  • 117 Linky Followers
  • 127 Feedburner Followers
  • 263 Email Followers
  • 1,090 Twitter Followers
  • 633 Facebook Likes
  • 135,331 Total Page Views

 
thenandnow

Throughout my blogging career, I’ve gone through many looks, especially when I was on Blogger. I was literally changing my blog look at least once a week. Once I’ve moved on to WordPress, however, that has changed (probably because I don’t know how to code my blog using WordPress).

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To thank you for all for sticking with me, I have seven days of fabulous giveaways for you! Today, there will be three giveaways: in the first giveaway, the winner can pick any book they want from The Book Depository as long as it is under $15. For the second giveaway, the winner can win a SIGNED copy of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Origin. For the third giveaway, the winner can win a SIGNED copy of Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein. All giveaways are international.

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Terms & Conditions:

  • This contest is open INTERNATIONALLY.
  • The giveaways will run until November 1, 2013.
  • You must be 18 years or older, or have parents’ permission to enter.
  • All your entries will be disqualified if you pickup entries for something you haven’t done. (I had to do this for so many of my last giveaways, please don’t make me do this again.)
  • If you only use ONE account to do all these tasks and enter under different names, they will still only constitute as ONE entry.
  • If the winner does not respond to my e-mail within 48 hours, I will have to choose another winner.
  • I am not responsible for any items lost in the mail.

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Posted by Kelly on 9-28-13 · 65 Comments
Categories: blogoversary, giveaway

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  1. Krutula says

    9-28-13 at 6:32 AM

    Happy Blogoversary!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:42 PM

      Thank you Krutula! :D<3
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  2. Irene @ Ice Queen's Bookshelf says

    9-28-13 at 8:30 AM

    HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!

    Enjoy!!! Keep up the great posts!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:44 PM

      THANK YOU!!! :D
      And I hopefully will. ;D<3
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  3. Charlotte @ Gypsy Reviews says

    9-28-13 at 8:45 AM

    HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY KELLY :D :D :D *throws confetti*
    Charlotte @ Gypsy Reviews recently posted…Review: Pantomime by Laura Lam (#86)My Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you Charlotte! :D<3 -throws confetti back at you-
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  4. Laura @ Music Plus Books says

    9-28-13 at 9:05 AM

    Congratulations so much! It’s so nice to see all these book bloggers sticking to it. Let’s hope we both have many many years to come! You’ve done amazing and you definitely deserve how far you’ve gotten. :D Thank you for the awesome giveaway Kelly!
    Laura @ Music Plus Books
    Laura @ Music Plus Books recently posted…One Year Blogaversary: Massive Giveaway + Day 1 – 7My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:51 PM

      Thank you so much Laura! :D<3
      Hopefully I can stick around here for a LONGGG time.
      And no problem, enjoy! (;
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  5. Jackie says

    9-28-13 at 9:31 AM

    *wipes tears away* Don’t worry their happy tears :D Ohmigosh I remember when you first got the blog!! It feels like such a short time ago..has it really been a year ALREADY???? Congrats girl! *hands you a cupcake*
    Happy reading
    Jackie
    Jackie recently posted…The Darkest Part by Trisha Wolfe {Blog Tour}My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:53 PM

      I know! -jumps up and down- I can’t believe it’s been a year already! It honestly feels like it has been, like, three months.
      I can’t wait until YOUR blogoversary Jackie. ;D
      And thank you! <3 -munches on the cupcake-
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  6. Shelly says

    9-28-13 at 9:49 AM

    Happy blogoversary! Thanks for being kind enough to host such amazing giveaways! :)
    Shelly recently posted…Shelly Seeks Advice: The Goodreads DebateMy Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:56 PM

      Thank you Shelly! (:
      I hope you enjoyed them. ;D
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  7. Vera Machado says

    9-28-13 at 10:02 AM

    Happy blogoversary!!! :D

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:56 PM

      Thank you Vera! :D<3
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  8. Mel@thedailyprophecy says

    9-28-13 at 10:10 AM

    Happy blogoversary! Only a year, your blog looks like it has been so much longer in the blogosphere :D On to many more years!
    Mel@thedailyprophecy recently posted…Fairytale News 17. Hard life of a reader (4)My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 3:59 PM

      Thank you Mel! :D<3
      Ha ha, I don't know how a blog that has been in the blogosphere for a year should look like. :P
      Definitely! Hopefully I will be here for a LONGGG time. (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  9. Annie says

    9-28-13 at 10:28 AM

    Happy blogoversary! It’s hard to believe it’s only been one year. You’re already a seasoned pro at blogging! Hope you stick around celebrate many more! :)
    Annie recently posted…Reflect & Renew: September 2013My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:01 PM

      Thank you Annie! (:
      Thanks, but I don’t really think I’m a pro. Other people are definitely pros, but not me. :P
      I hope we stick around for a LONGGG time too! :D
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  10. Carmen B. says

    9-28-13 at 11:03 AM

    Kelly!! I can’t believe it’s been this long o.O I love your blog and your design is so pretty :)
    I also realyl enjoy your reviews. You’re not afraid to speak your mind and sometimes that makes me wish I were more opinionated (and more prolific with my reviews).
    Thanks so much for the giveaways! I’d love to win that Origin copy ;)
    Carmen B. recently posted…I’m movingMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:04 PM

      I can’t believe it’s been that long either. It felt like it’s been three months to me. o:
      And thanks! I’m working with my designer on a new design atm. ;D
      Ha ha, I don’t like to lie in my reviews. Like, I just can’t. >____< And taking notes definitely helps! Good luck! -crosses my fingers for you- Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  11. Lissette M. says

    9-28-13 at 11:25 AM

    Happy blogoversary! :)

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:05 PM

      Thank you Lissette! :D<3
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  12. Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads says

    9-28-13 at 11:40 AM

    HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!!!! Here’s to making it to 2 years :)

    Glad to have you! <33333
    Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads recently posted…Nators Discuss: Reviewing ProcessMy Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:06 PM

      Thank you Jessi!!! :D<3<3<3<3
      I hope to make it to, like, 5 years LOL. I'm crazy. ;P
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  13. Montana @ The Book Belles says

    9-28-13 at 12:15 PM

    Happy blogoversary Kelly! I love visiting your blog, and I hope you’re around for many years to come :)
    Montana @ The Book Belles recently posted…Stacking the Shelves #40 with AriellaMy Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:10 PM

      Thank you Montana! :D<3
      I hope I'm around here for the longest time too! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

      Reply
  14. CP says

    9-28-13 at 2:51 PM

    Happy blogoversary!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:10 PM

      Thank you CP! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  15. Dena says

    9-28-13 at 3:21 PM

    Happy blogoversary!
    Dena recently posted…Fall Kindle Fire Giveaway!My Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:11 PM

      Thank you Dena! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  16. Denise Z says

    9-28-13 at 3:24 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! May the next year bring you continued joy and success with lots of good books :)

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks Denise! :D
      I definitely want the lots of good books part. ;D
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  17. Cee says

    9-28-13 at 5:19 PM

    HAPPY BLOGVERSARY, KELLY. GIMME ALL THE BOOKS. ;D

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:16 PM

      THANK YOU CEE.
      I (DID/WILL/DEPENDS ON THE USPS) GIVE YOU A BOOK ALREADY. :P
      But yeah, let’s just hope the Rafflecopter Gods love you.
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  18. Leonor (Ner) says

    9-28-13 at 7:20 PM

    Happy blogoversary ^_^

    XX Ner
    Leonor (Ner) recently posted…{Inês} Review: Predestinado (PT)My Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:17 PM

      Thank you Ner! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  19. Angela C. says

    9-28-13 at 8:04 PM

    HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY, KELLY!! :D

    I hate that I don’t have a Twitter account. Gah, that mandatory entry. ><
    Angela C. recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [14]My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:20 PM

      THANK YOU ANGELA! :D<3
      Ha ha, twitter makes the world go round. :P
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  20. Stacie Cruz says

    9-28-13 at 8:47 PM

    Happy Blogoversary!!!! Hope you have continued success on your blog! :D
    Stacie Cruz recently posted…Kendare Blake & Gretchen McNeil Author RecapMy Profile

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:36 PM

      Thank you Stacie! :D
      I hope I’ll have continued success with my blog too! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  21. Sarah says

    9-28-13 at 9:07 PM

    Happy blogoversary! I love the story of why you started blogging. I find I pay a lot more attention to why I like a book, or not, when I plan to blog about it.
    Sarah recently posted…The God KillersMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you Sarah! :D<3
      Mhm! When I read for fun, I just breeze though the book and never really think about it. When I review books, however, it's a whole different story.
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  22. Jen says

    9-29-13 at 3:21 AM

    Kelly, CONGRATS!!! It’s always a HUGE accomplishment when a blogger has stuck through even just one year of blogging. Blogging takes time and it’s really actually satisfying. I feel you when you say you kept changing your designs. :P WOW, look at those stats! You should be a proud blogger. Here’s to many more years! Love your blog, Kelly.
    Jen recently posted…Switcheroo!My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:51 PM

      Thank you Jen! :D<3
      Yeah, blogging takes TONS of time. I don't know why people think that blogging is easy. o:
      Ha ha, I'm going to change my design again soon. :P
      I'm definitely a proud blogger. Hopefully we'll both be around the blogosphere for many more years to come Jen! :D
      Aww, thank you! <3
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  23. Nara says

    9-29-13 at 5:40 AM

    OMG KELLY! HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!
    Congrats, girl! Such an amazing milestone :D Loved your story about why you started blogging haha. It’s actually kind of similar to mine! I discovered book blogging through Goodreads too :)
    And thanks so much for the giveaways! You generous person, you!
    Nara recently posted…Discussion: The Art of Jumping FencesMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 4:55 PM

      THANK YOU NARA!!! :D<3
      Ha ha, goodreads does wonders! Too bad they added the censorship thing, and to make things worse, they didn't make a site announcement about it.
      Good luck Nara! I hope the Rafflecopter Gods love you! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  24. Ellen @ Glamorous Book Lounge says

    9-29-13 at 7:13 AM

    Happy Blogversary! I was surrounded by people who didn’t really read so Goodreads was a great place to be, as well as the blogosphere. So many book lovers. Great work you’ve done on sticking through, and keep it up!
    Ellen @ Glamorous Book Lounge recently posted…Day Two: My Bedtime Reading RitualMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 5:02 PM

      Thank you Ellen! :D<3
      I know! I love Goodreads (until the censorship thing). All the books!
      I'll hopefully keep this up! ;D
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  25. Stephanie @ A Dream Within A Dream says

    9-29-13 at 9:59 AM

    Happy 1 Year Blogoversary Kelly!! It’s a huge accomplishment! I hope you have an even better year to come. Thanks for the awesome giveaways! :)
    Stephanie @ A Dream Within A Dream recently posted…Book Blitz + Giveaway: Leap of Faith by Jamie BlairMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you Stephanie! :D<3
      No problem. Enjoy! ;D
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  26. Lauren says

    9-29-13 at 11:52 AM

    Happy Blogoversary :) Thanks so much for the giveaways!!! I wish you many great years of blogging!

    P.S. I love, love, love your blog design & cover scheme … it’s so gorgeous! I often forget how beautiful all the blogs are because of Feedly :P
    Lauren recently posted…Fall Into Reading with Cassie & Lauren: Sign UpsMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      9-29-13 at 5:14 PM

      Thank you Lauren! (:
      Ha ha, I’m glad you love it Lauren! And mhm, Feedly prevents you from admiring gorgeous blogs. ):
      Kelly recently posted…Blogoversary Day 2: Cover Guessing GameMy Profile

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  27. Jc Loh says

    9-29-13 at 11:31 PM

    HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!

    Here’s to many many more, woot!! woot!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      10-07-13 at 9:38 PM

      THANK YOU JC! :D
      -throws confetti-
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  28. Becca @ Nawanda Files says

    9-30-13 at 10:44 AM

    Congrats Kelly! You have such a strong following for only being around a year! I thought you’ve been here for about two years for some reason. So glad you decided to blog because I love your posts :D Seriously, I think I’m addicted to following Effortlessly Reading. It’s one of my top ten favorite blogs for sure!
    Becca @ Nawanda Files recently posted…ARC Review: How to Love by Katie CotugnoMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      10-07-13 at 9:51 PM

      Thank you Becca! :D<3
      Ha ha, nah, I wasn't here for two years. I could have been here for two years if I wasn't iffy about creating a book blog for the longest time.
      Aww, thank you Becca! <3
      Kelly recently posted…Judge A Book By Its Signature: Just One Day – Gayle FormanMy Profile

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  29. Haraiah says

    10-02-13 at 5:21 AM

    Happy Blogoversary! Congrats. :)
    Haraiah recently posted…September Reads + Monthly RecapMy Profile

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    • Kelly says

      10-07-13 at 9:53 PM

      Thank you Haraiah! (:
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  30. dajely says

    10-03-13 at 11:57 AM

    wow this is awesome :)
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    • Kelly says

      10-07-13 at 10:02 PM

      I’m glad you think it’s awesome Dajely! (:
      Kelly recently posted…Judge A Book By Its Signature: Just One Day – Gayle FormanMy Profile

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  31. Kyra says

    10-05-13 at 2:13 PM

    Happy Blogoversary and congratulations on all you’ve managed to achieve this year, it’s fantastic!

    Thanks for the giveaways! :)
    Kyra recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – Haul of Epic Proportions!!My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      10-07-13 at 10:02 PM

      Thank you Kyra! :D<3
      Kelly recently posted…Judge A Book By Its Signature: Just One Day – Gayle FormanMy Profile

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  32. StacyHgg @ Books Unhinged says

    10-06-13 at 7:59 AM

    HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!!
    StacyHgg @ Books Unhinged recently posted…Discussion: Indie books you should be reading! *Giveaway*My Profile

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    • Kelly says

      10-07-13 at 10:05 PM

      Thank you Stacy! :D
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  33. Ellen Le says

    10-09-13 at 7:19 PM

    Happy blogoversary! <3
    I went to enter the giveaway, but the twitter button doesn't show up for me. :\
    Ellen Le recently posted…30,000 SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY!My Profile

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