Award Time

I have been horrible about passing along awards for the last few months and while I've thanked everyone who gave me one, I did not get them passed along to my fellow bloggers.  Unfortunately I've lost the list I was keeping of the awards and who gave them to me, so I will not be able to rectify that lapse now.  What I can do is promise that I will do a better job at it and will get them posted and passed along in a timely manner starting today.  So with no further explanation I would like to pass along the last award I got from two wonderful bloggers.

I was given this award by the witty Joemmama of Life Happens While Books Are Waiting and from the always lovely Laurel of Laurel-Rain Snow's Explorations.

The Rules for the award are:

1. Thank the person who gave you this award

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Pass the award along to 15 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic for whatever reason! (in no particular order…)

4. Contact the bloggers you’ve picked and let them know about the award.
 
I've already thanked Joemmama for giving me this lovely award, so rule number 1 is taken care of.
 
Now Onto The 7 Things About Myself:
 
1.  My favorite ice cream used to be Chubby Hubby from Ben & Jerry's but now that I can't find it anymore I settle for Pistachio Pistachio from the same company.
 
2.  I have a fasincation for bunnies and I probably run into one at least once a week everytime I step outside.
 
3.  I'm addicted to All My Children and One Life To Live and no matter how ridiculous the storylines get, I can't stop watching.
 
4.  I hate to shave and go as long as I can get away with between shaving, which means if I don't have to work I don't shave.
 
5.  I have every intention of retiring back to Minnesota since the older I get the less I can stand the heat.
 
6.  I'm considering converting to the church of most of my anscestors, the Roman Catholic Church.
 
7.  I hate riding a bus.  I can't stand the smell and they always give me a headache.
 
I am not going to be following the rest of the rules however because I think everyone reading this post right now deserves this award for being brilliant, versatile bloggers who I have learned so much from.  You guys are fantastic and I'm so honored that you take the time to read what I put out on my blog.  Thank you so much form the bottom of my heart and I hope we can continue this relationship for years to come.  Please feel free to post this award on your own blog and pass it along to those you feel are Versatile Bloggers.

3 Great Awards

Once again I've been pretty lax in getting awards passed out so I thought I would take a quick second and get three of them handed out.  I think this will catch me up for the time being.  I want to thank all the fantatic bloggers out there who think of me when they do awards post, it means more to me than you will ever know.

The first award is the Super Comments Award given to me by Carol of Carol's Notebook.  She is a terrific blogger and commenter herself and I find myself visting her blog every day.  If you are unfamiliar with her, please stop by and say hi.

This is a really hard award to narrow down as I've had tons of fabulous comments and commenters recently but since it has to be done, I will be giving this award to 10 bloggers who have left me kind and heartfelt comments lately.  There are others I would give this to as well, but I've already passed this award along to them.

Heather at Age 30+...A Lifetime of Books

Alexia at Alexia's Books and Such...
Bella at A Bibliophile's Bookshelf
Zia at My Life In Not So Many Words
Michelle at red headed book child
Stephanie at LAUGHING STARS
Stephanie at Misfit Salon
Stephanie at Stephanie's Confessions of a Book-A-Holic
Staci at Life in the Thumb
Ceri at Not in the Pink

I really like the picture on this award and it's making me rather hungry for something sweet.  I was awarded this by Angel at story on a page who is a fabulous blogger and a gorgeous layout.  I'm now supposed to list 10 things that makes me happy and then pass this along to 10 other bloggers.

10 Things That Makes Me Happy

My son's laughter

The smell of popcorn
The Denver Broncos winning a game
The upcoming Winter Olympics
A good scary movie
A well done kiss
A nice glass of Merlot
Eeyore
The smell of coconut/lime verbena
Going to the fair

10 Blogs That Make Me Happy (Should be longer but can only be 10)

Melissa at My World

Deb at Bookmagic
La Cocccinelle at The Ladybug Reads
Krista at Life or Something Like It...
Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books
Celia at Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia
Carol at Carol's Notebook
Tasha at Heidenkind's Hideaway
Jennifer at Rundpinne
Susan at Well-Mannered Frivolity

I was given the Humane Award by La Coccinelle at The Ladybug Reads and I'm very honored that she thought of me for this one.  She has a fantastic blog that I encourage everyone to check out.

This award is to honor certain bloggers that are kindhearted individuals. They regularly take part in my blog and always leave the sweetest comments. If it wasn't for them, my site would just be an ordinary book review blog. Their blogs are also amazing and are tastefully done on a daily basis. I thank them and look forward to our growing friendship through the blog world.

I would like to pass this along to these 10 bloggers

Elena at With Extra Pulp

Amanda at A Bookshelf Monstrosity
Angel at story on the page
Michelle at The True Book Addict
Velvet at vvB32 Reads
Jaime at Revenge Of The Book Nerds
Kim at My Eclectic Reads
Kristen at Bookworming in the 21st Century
Peter at KyusiReader
Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog

Award Time X 3

I decided to post these three awards together since they all ask the recipient to convey large amounts of information about ourselves, so this way all the wonderful tidbits can be found together. I want to apologize to those who have given these awards to me since I'm been so slow in getting them passed along. You guys are wonderful and your kindness means so much to me.



Carol from Carol's Notebook passed this on to me and I am so excited by it. I think the award itself is wonderful to look at and it's nice to know that my blog is enjoyed by others. Her blog is fantastic and I encourage everyone to go visit and say hi.

Now the rule for this one is to pass it on to 7 other bloggers and tell everyone 7 things about yourself.

I would like to pass this along to the following blogs:

• Laurel at Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow. She always has a kind word for her fellow bloggers and has a brilliant writing voice.
• Ceri at Not in the Pink. Hilarious blogger who puts me in a better mood just by visiting her blog.
• Michelle at The Christmas Spirit. Michelle was already a brilliant blogger but by starting a blog that is about Christmas all year round, she cemented herself in my pantheon of brilliant bloggers.
• Stephanie at Misfit Salon. If you have not checked this blog out you have to do so right away. Stupendous doesn't even begin to describe this fantastic place to visit.
• Nely at All About {n}. Great blogger who happens to be hosting a great holiday reading challenge that I'm enjoying quite a bit.
• Tasha at Heidenkind's Hideaway. A lovely blogger who brings an interesting perspective that I normally would not think of on my own.
• Jaime at Revenge of the Book Nerds! Jaime has been one of the nicest bloggers I've met since starting my own blog and I appreciate her kindness more than I can say.

Now for 7 things about myself, though trying to say 7 things that I haven't mentioned before may be a little hard.

1. From the Summer after my 5th grade till high school we traveled with a carnival so I would go to a different school about every two weeks depending on what town we were in. We did Winter in one location though, either San Marcos, TX or Skiatook, OK.
2. Taking custody of my nephew was the best decision I have ever made in my life.
3. Becoming an Oceanographer was one of my dream jobs as a kid.
4. My guilty pleasure TV show was and is still, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer.
5. Sweet potato and butterscotch cream pies are my two favorite sweets during the holidays.
6. I'm in love with ferns for some reason. I can never have enough of them around the house.
7. I want to retire back to MN.

This was another award I received from the wonderful Carol at Carol's Notebook. This award is such a compliment, who doesn't want to be Over the Top?

The rules are pretty simple. Answer the following questions with Single Word answers then pass this along to 5 other bloggers. Make sure you let them know about it though.

• Your Cell Phone? Gone
• Your Hair? Short
• Your Mother? Biker
• Your Father? Passed
• Your Favorite Food? Seafood
• Your Dream Last Night? Odd
• Your Favorite Drink? Tea
• Your Dream/Goal? Published
• What Room Are You In? TV
• Your Hobby? Reading
• Your Fear? Clowns
• Where Do You Want To Be In Six Years? Italy
• Where Were You Last Night? Work
• Something That You Aren't? Bored
• Muffins? Cranberry
• Wish List Item? Massage
• Where Did You Grow Up? Everywhere
• Last Thing You Did? Ate
• What Are You Wearing? Shirt
• Your TV? On
• Your Pets? None
• Friends? Fun
• Your Life? Comfortable
• Your Mood? Tired
• Missing Someone? Yes
• Vehicle? Gallant
• Something You Aren't Wearing? Shoes
• Your Favorite Store? B&N
• Your Favorite Color? Blue
• When Was The Last Time You Laughed? Earlier
• Last Time You Cried? Movie
• Your Best Friend? Frankie
• One Place You Go To Over And Over Again? Work
• Facebook? No
• Favorite Place To Eat? Home

I'm going to pass this on to the following blogs:

• Melissa at My World. One of my favorite bloggers and B&N friend in the world.
• Sheila at One Persons Journey Through a World of Books. Kind hearted blogger who has shown me nothing but kindness.
• Deb at BookMagic. She is the whole reason I started blogging to begin with and is a fantastic example to follow.
• Zia at My Life In Not So Many Words. Great blog and twitter friend who always has something wonderful to say.
• Tracy at The True Book Addict's Sister. A new blogger on the block who has a unique voice that always keeps my interest.

This award I got from two great bloggers and they are both deserving of all the respect and thanks I can give them. Sheila of One Persons Journey Through a World of Books and Melissa of My World both gave this really tough looking award.

Here are the rules for this award. You must name 10 true and honest things about yourself then pass this along to 7 other bloggers.

1. Another dream occupation I briefly considered as a kid was working as a chef.
2. I was in love with all things dinosaur as a kid and could never get enough of them. Toys, sheets, books, puzzles, models, and the list goes on. You name it, I wanted it.
3. I still love cheesy bands from the 80s; Journey, Foreigner, Chicago, and Boston to name just a few.
4. The older you get the less patience I have for you. I've been thinking about going back to school to teach and when I first started thinking about it, I wanted to teach HS English. Then I realized the first time that one kid asks me the same question more than twice I would probably be called to the Principal's office. So now I'm thinking about 1st or 2nd grade since I have infinite patience with younger kids.
5. I love the sight of a Christmas tree lit up in a dark room. There is something so peaceful about it.
6. I want to take a year and visit the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Vietnam. Whether it will ever happen or not is another matter.
7. I love snow. I could never get enough of it and the sight of a snow covered forest makes me smile like nothing else.
8. My favorite bird is the common loon.
9. Pepperoni, black olives, and cheese on a thin crust is the best pizza in the world.
10. I like to put a little bit of barbecue sauce in my mustard potato salad.

I will be passing this along to the following blogs:

• Bella at A Bibliophile's Bookshelf. Her blog never bores me and I add to my reading list every time I visit.
• Alexia at Alexia's Books and Such. Fantastic blogger who never fails to entertain and has a killer Balderdash talent going on.
• Elena at With Extra Pulp. Concise and articulate writer who gives you her honest review and does it in a way that entertains and informs.
• Jennifer at Rundpinne. Her Christmas decorating talents are awe inspiring enough but she tops herself everyday with every post she does on her terrific blog.
• Carol at Carol's Notebook. The love she has for her family shines threw on her blog and is one of the many reasons I keep going back to read what she has to say on books, games, and Amber's Art work.
• Peter at KyusiReader. Another blogger who never fails to add books to my reading list. His Bookshelf feature never fails to entertain and make me green with envy.
• Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog. Great blogger who has a very eclectic taste in books and has a unique perspective on them.

Awards Time, Part 4

I have some more awards to post and get passed along to some deserving bloggers. These are two of my favorite awards and I got them from two of my favorite bloggers. So with no further ado, I present you with......

I received this from Michelle at Red Headed Book Child. She has a fantastic blog and always manages to entertain and inform. Please stop by and say a big "Hello!".

“The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken– excellence, grace, and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all.”

So I would like to present the following blogs with the undead poultry:

Ceri at Not in the Pink

Jenny at TakeMeAway

Zia at My Life in Not So Many Words

Kim at My Ecclectic Reads

Cathy at Kittling: Books

I received this adorable little guy from Ceri at Not in the Pink. She has a absolutely fantastic, stupendous, incredible blog and if you have not been by to say hi, please do so now.

I would like to pass him along to some deserving homes:

Michelle at Red Headed Book Child

Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

Bella at A Bibliophile's Bookshelf

Michelle at Galleysmith

Melissa at Scuffed Slippers and Wormy Books

Award Time, Part 3

Now is the time to pass on along two more award that I received from two fantastic bloggers.


I received this award from it's creator, Michelle at The True Book Addict. She is a great blogger with a strong voice and an even better friend. I encourage everyone to visit her and say "Hi, How's it going?" I'm so excited to be one of the

This award is given to those very special bloggers who are always there with great posts, comments and everything else that makes a blog...and bloggers...wonderful. Everyone knows that cats can be very nonchalant so for a cat to give a CATASTIC award to a blog must mean that their blog is exceptional! And this award is extra special because it is approved by my (Michelle's) cat, Alis.

I would like to present this award to the following bloggers:

Alyssa, Gregory, and Jake at Teens Read and Write

Sheri at A Novel Menagerie

Bingo at Bookin' With Bingo

Peter at KyusiReader

Melissa at Melissa's Bookshelf

I received this award from Carolyn at Book Chick City. She is a fantastic blogger and her new layout is absolutely fabulous. Go on over and admire her new look.

These are the rules for this award:

Being a recipient of this award affirms that this blog invests and believes in the Proximity – nearness in space, time and relationships.
I hereby nominate the following blogs to receive this great award and a further way for me to reiterate that these blogs are exceedingly charming, blogging friends who aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!

I would like to pass this on to some following bloggers who are always friendly and kind and always have a helping hand extended to those who need one.

Deb at Bookmagic

Michelle at The True Book Addict

Melissa at My World

Dawn at She is Too Fond of Books

Mel at He Followed Me Home.......Can I Keep Him?

Award Time, Part 2

It is now time to post and pass along two more awards that I've received from two great bloggers. I apologize to both of you for being so late with this.


I received this beautiful award from Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog. He has a fantastic blog and I encourage everyone to visit and say hi.

I would like to pass this along to 5 fantastic bloggers who are must stops for me on a daily basis.

Bella at A Bibliophile's Bookshelf

Celia at Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia

Beth at Beth's Book Review Blog

Carolyn at Book Chick City

Wendi at Wendi's Book Corner

I received this award from Ceri at Not in the Pink. She has a wonderful blog that I can't stop visiting so I highly encourage anyone and everyone to to go over and say hi!

Here are the rules for this award:

1. Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.

2. Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.

3. Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.

4. Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we'll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!

5. Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.

So I would like to pass this along to 5 bloggers who always entertain, enlighten, and encourage their readers. They all have strong personalities and distinct voices that are always a treat to experience.

Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

Jaime at Revenge of the Book Nerds

Elena at With Extra Pulp

Jennifer at Rundpinne

Carol at Carol's Notebook

Award Time, Part 1

I am so thuroughly backlogged on getting these posted and given out that I'm slightly embarrassed by it. I have so many that I'm going to have to do a few at a time over the next few days. I'm really sorry to all of those who gave me these awards that I haven't acknowledged it until now, please forgive me.



I received this really cool looking award from two great bloggers and I want to thank them. Michelle at Red Headed Book Child and Zia at My Life In Not So Many Words. They are wonderful bloggers/people and I encourage everyone to visit them immediately.

Here's what it's all about.

The Dragon's Loyalty Award is an award for the loyal fan/commenter, whether the recipient is a fellow blogger or just a someone who follows and comments regularly.Here are the rules:* If you have a blog, post it on your blog with a link back to the site who gave it to you.* Leave them a comment on their site, email, etc. to let them know.* If you don't have a blog but have a website, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or other type account, post there with a link back.*

Pass this on to 3-10 loyal fans. So I choose to pass this along to a group of wonderful bloggers who have shown me nothing but kindness and friendship.

Deb at Bookmagic

Melissa at My World

Krista at Life or Something Like It

Michelle at The True Book Addict

Melissa at Scuffed Slippers and Wormy Books

I received this great award from two great individual bloggers and one fantastic group of bloggers. Alyssa, Jake, and Gregory at Teens Read and Write, Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog, and Michelle at The True Book Addict. They all have great blogs and I hope everyone stops by and discovers that for themselves.

I would love to pass this on to some wonderful bloggers who whether it's on their own blogs or through the comment's they leave on mine, bring a smile to my face every time I read what they have to say.

Michelle at Red Headed Book Child

Zia at My Life In Not So Many Words

Phyl at Bookishgal

Ceri at Not In The Pink

Staci at Life In The Thumb

Who Loves Your Blog Award: Part Deux

I received this award for the second time and I'm so happy I did! I will be able to pass this on to even more great bloggers who have awarded me in the past. Krista at Life or Something Like It was very generous in presenting me with this fantastic award. She is a fabulous blogger, artist, mother, and human being. Please take the time to go over and say HI!

This award is designed with one purpose in mind.Pass this on to other bloggers who have awarded you in the past.

So this time I would like to recognize the following blogs:

Deb at Bookmagic

Melissa at My World

Michelle at The True Book Addict

Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

Celia at Adventures of Cecilia Bedelia

These are wonderful bloggers who put serious time and effort into their blogs. Drop on by and say "How's it going?"

Your Blog Rocks Award

I received this awesome award from two great bloggers. Deb from Bookmagic and Grace at Books Like Breathing both bestowed this honor on my blog and I think they are Rock Stars themselves. Please take the time to go over and say hi to these great bloggers.

I would like to pass this award onto the following bloggers.

Jennifer at Rundpinne

Peter at KyusiReader

Melissa at Scuffed Slippers and Wormy Books

Ceri at Not in the Pink

Staci at Life in the Thumb

Who Loves Your Blog Award

I received this wonderful award from Melissa at My World. She has a fantastic blog and I encourage everyone to go over and say hi!

This award is designed with one purpose in mind.
Pass this on to other bloggers who have awarded you in the past.

So I would like to give this award to some great blogger that I don't thank enough.

Alyssa and the Gang at Teens Read and Write

Alexia at Alexia's Books and Such...

Grace at Books Like Breathing

Carolyn at Book Chick City

Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog

Please take the time to visit these great blogs. The are ran by some great writers with some really big hearts

Spread the Love Award

I got this rather pretty award from Melissa of My World. She is one of the kindest souls I have met and I thank her for this. Please take the time to visit her fabulous blog.

I would like to give this award to the following blogs:

Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

Jaime at Revenge of the Book Nerds

Melissa at Melissa's Bookshelf

Tasha at Heidenkind's Hideaway

Beth at Beth's Book Review Blog

Please take the time and visit these great blogs. They are fantastic, awesome, great, terrific, excellent, fabulous, stupendous, and simply the best!

My Top Blog Commentators Award

I was given this lovely award by Carolyn of Book Chick City. I feel really bad because it's taken me so long to get this passed on. So thank you Carolyn. If you have never visited her blog before, please do so. She is a great blogger and always has something fun going on.

I would like to pass this on to the following blogs. All 5 of them make me feel like what I'm doing is worth it and I appreciate that. 4 of them have been with me from the beginning and I owe them more than I can ever say.

Deb at Bookmagic

Michelle at The Book Addict

Krista at Life of Something Like It

Melissa at My World

Carol at Carol's Notebook

These are all fantastic blogs and even better bloggers. Please visit them and say Hi!

The Superior Scribbler Award

I am absolutely enchanted with the image this award gives off. I don't know how many times as a kid I looked like this but I'm grateful for every moment I spent hunched over a table either writing or drawing. I received this award from two great bloggers who inspire me every time I visit their blogs. Michelle at The Book Addict and Alexia at Alexia's Books and Such... passed this wonderful award on to me and I'm truly grateful for it.

Here are the rules for this award:

1. Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.

2. Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.

3. Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.

4. Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we'll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!

5. Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.

So the 5 fantastic blogs I want to pass this along too are:

Celia at Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia

Carolyn at Book Chick City

Beth at Beth's Book Review Blog

Peter at KyusiReader

Becke at The Mysterious Garden Muse

Please visit the wonderful "scribblings" of these talented bloggers!

From Me To You Award

From Me To You

I received this adorably cute award from Melissa at My World. She is a wonderful blogger and a better friend. Please take the time to visit her blog.

I would like to pass this one to:

Jackie at This Girl's Ever Expanding Library

Krista at Life or Something Like It

Michelle at The Book Addict

Joy at Joy's Blog

Please stop by and congratulate these wonderful bloggers.

Proximade Award

I got this wonderful award from two great bloggers and even better friends. Deb at Bookmagic and Michelle at The Book Addict. These bloggers and their blogs are highlights to my day and I wish them all the best.

Being a recipient of this award affirms that this blog invests and believes in the Proximity - nearness in space, time and relationships. This blog receives this great award as a further way to reiterate that it is exceedingly charming, and aims to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!

I would like to pass this on to the following blogs.

Sheila of One Persons Journey Through a World of Books

Kristen of Bookworming in the 21st Century

Jen of Devourer of Books

Jamie at Revenge of the Book Nerds!

Please, Please, Please visit and follow these great blogs.

The Return of the Zombie Chickens: Eyes Pecked Out Edition

I got this wonderfully titled award from Grace at Books Like Breathing. I want to thank her for bringing these scary, delightful chickens back into my life. If you have not visited her blog, please do so. She has some wonderful giveaways and reviews for you to peruse.


The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken - excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all.

I chose to pass this along to the following blogs:

Peter at KyusiReader

Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog

Melissa at Melissa's Bookshelf

Melissa at Scuffed Slippers and Wormy Books

Carol at Carol's Notebook

Alexia at Alexia's Books and Such

Please take the time to visit these fantastic blogs.

The Let's Be Friends Award

I received this award from Nikola at Nikola's Book Blog. I am honored and thrilled by this and I would like to thank him for even thinking of me. He has a great blog and I order every single one of you to go right now and pay him a visit.


"Blogs that receive the Let’s Be Friends Award are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers."

I would like to pass this to:

Deb at Bookmagic

Beth at Beth's Book Review Blog

Krista at Life or Something Like It

Michelle at The Book Addict

The Lemonade Award

I'm so honored that I got this award for the third time this month. I'm feeling really loved right now and since I'm a little under the weather right now this made me feel quite a bit better. Alyssa/Jake/Gregory/Anna over at Teens Read and Write gave me this award and I thank them so much for it. If you have not taken the time to visit their blog, please do so. They have a fresh and new take on all things "books" and their posts are always a joy to read. I also receieved this award from Krista at Life of Something Like it. She has a fascinating blog and is a great artist and writer. Please stop by and check her blog out as well.

The Lemonade Award is a feel good award that shows great attitude or gratitude.

The first blog I'm going to give this to is Cecelia at Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia. Her blog is always a good time and I learn so much about books I've never heard of before.

The second blog I want to pass this award to is Carolyn at Book Chick City. This blog is a blast to read and she is one of the nicest bloggers I have come across.

Please take the time to visit these blogs if you have not. They are a wonderful experience.

The Humane Award

I am finding myself drawn to this award quite a bit and I want to thank Sheila at One Persons Journey Through a World of Books for the honor. She is a wonderful blogger who always has a helping hand or a kind word.

The Humane Award is to honor certain bloggers that I feel are kindhearted individuals. They regularly take part in my blog and always leave the sweetest comments. If it wasn't for them, my site would just be an ordinary book review blog. Their blogs are also amazing and are tastefully done on a daily basis. I thank them and look forward to our growing friendships through the blog world.

Becke at The Mysterious Garden Muse. She has been a great source of encouragement on my Agatha Christie Challenge and I appreciate everything kind words she has directed my way.

Krista at Life or Something Like It. She is an energetic blogger and commenter and always makes me feel a little bit better when I read her comments or visit her blog.

The Lemonade Award

I'm so happy, I got this award for the second time and I must admit it that the really happy feeling I got the first time is still there. Michelle over at The Book Addict bestowed this honor on me and I am most grateful to her for it. If you have not taken the time to visit her blog, please do so. She is a wonderful writer with interesting perspectives. Also, she hosts a Tuesday night discussion on Twitter called Tuesday Night Book Talk. Please stop by some time and join in!

The Lemonade Award is a feel good award that shows great attitude or gratitude.

The first blogger I want to give this to is Beth at Beth's Book Review. Her blog is one of the best I've read and I always learn something new every time I stop by (which is daily).

The second blogger I want to give this to is Peter at KyusiReader. I add books to my TBR pile every time I visit his blog.

Please stop by both these excellent blogs.