It’s hard to believe I started this blog days after turning 30 years old and now here I am, five years later. Not only have I changed as a person, but my reading tastes have also changed in those five years.
I feel like I’m more myself now, and definitely less apologetic for it. I’ve found my voice in these last five years and because of that my friendships have also shifted and/or changed. I have the right people in my life, surrounding me with positivity and love and encouragement, and I really have to credit books, blogging, and the book blogging community. I don’t know that I’d be the person I am today if it weren’t for those things.
In January we will be having another post to celebrate the blog’s 5th anniversary and there I’ll talk more about how my reading has changed. So for now, let me celebrate ME by giving YOU some books!
Here are some of my favorite books from 2015:
(Click here to find out more about them!)
Two lucky readers will each win one book from my 2015 faves! Here are the details:
- One winner will be from the US, and another will be INT (as long as The Book Depository ships to you).
- Entrants must be at least 13 years old.
- Giveaway ends 12/26/15.
- Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or another winner will be drawn.
- Prize must be from the selection of books above. No substitutions will be made.
Lisa @ Lost in Literature
Today I’m celebrating my 5-year blogoversary! How cool that we started blogging right around the same time! :) Happiest of birthdays to you!!
Jess @ Gone with the Words
Whoa, that is so cool!! Happy 5 years, Lisa!! And thank youuuu!!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESS! *huggles your face*
Jess @ Gone with the Words
*huggles you back* Thank you, MANDERS!! <3
Kristin
Happy happy birthday and congrats on 5 years of blogging!
Jess @ Gone with the Words
Thank you thank you!! :D
Felicia GeekyBlogger (@thegeekyblogger)
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Jess—Happy Birthday to you! DECEMBER BABIES RULE!
Jess @ Gone with the Words
YAYY! Thanks, Felicia!! :)
Quinn's Book Nook
Happy Birthday! I feel like my reading has changed too since I started blogging, and definitely for the better. In fact, I would say blogging has made my life better in so many ways, it’s hard to really explain.
I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Jess @ Gone with the Words
Thank you, Quinn! I would DEF say it’s made mine better too. :)
miki
Happy Birthday!!! i wish you all teh best!!
thank you a lot for thinking about international readers as well!!
Jess @ Gone with the Words
Thank you!
Sarah J.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day and year!
Lisa @ Bookish Broads
I already told you happy birthday but HERE IT IS AGAIN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY and thanks for such a rad contest! Also, can I tell you that I audibly said “YAS” and nodded emphatically when I read this “I feel like I’m more myself now, and definitely less apologetic for it. ” because that’s true for me in life and the blog and just ugh yes you nailed it.
DanaSquare
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!