I usually wait until mid to late January before posting my reading plans or goals. Mainly because I'm very optimistic about my superhuman capabilities during the start of a new year but much of that enthusiasm fades over the next couple of weeks. I tend to believe I can read more than ever but reality is usually closer to how much I averaged in previous years. So, to allow myself the opportunity to dream big and then plan well, I take the ambitious goals for a road test during the first couple of weeks of the year. If they still look achievable, great! If not, I will part ways with those that are a stretch. The numbers I have an arbitrary number set in Goodreads for this year but it's not a number I will quote as I tend to change it often and it is intended to factor in the many picture books I read with my kids. But that said, there are three numbers I would like to improve this year (last year's stats in parentheses) - total number of pages read (approx. 11k), average n
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Having just finished Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden, I can tell you how much I loved it. And so, I am quite thrilled to host this giveaway. Bernice has been so kind to offer an autographed book to TWO lucky winners. If you wish to win this book (and I'm sure you'll be Wow-ed as much as I was!), please leave a comment with your email address! You don't have to be a follower to enter this contest but I can give you extra entries by:
Having just finished Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden, I can tell you how much I loved it. And so, I am quite thrilled to host this giveaway. Bernice has been so kind to offer an autographed book to TWO lucky winners. If you wish to win this book (and I'm sure you'll be Wow-ed as much as I was!), please leave a comment with your email address! You don't have to be a follower to enter this contest but I can give you extra entries by:
- Being a follower/subscriber (2 entries)
- Spread the word on your blog or via twitter (1 entry for each medium)
The giveaway is open to participants with a US, Canada or UK mailing address. Giveaway is open till May 16, 2010, 11.59 pm EDT. I will use Random.org to announce the winners on May 17, 2010.
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I read your review and would love to read and review a copy of Glorious.
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