Today is my five-year blogiversary! I never expected, when I started this blog in August 2006, that I'd still be here five years later, part of the great community of book bloggers, fiction enthusiasts, publishers and authors that I've gotten to know. I've gotten more serious about reading and more picky about what I put on the TBR list, and have read more books this year so far than ever, all thanks to the blog.
I am grateful to all of you who come and read my blog, leave me comments, and refer the site to your friends. Thanks also for the book recommendations and the "likes" on Facebook.
It is fitting that I should be spending today, the five-year anniversary of the blog, heading to San Diego for BlogHer, the largest annual women's blogging conference. I won't be posting here for a few days, but I am sure to return energized about blogging and the amazing community that exists at the other end of the computer.
Here's to 5 more years!
Happy Blogiversary Gayle! We love you and all that you do for us "readers"!
Darby
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | August 04, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Congrats! Enjoy the conference!!
Posted by: Elisabeth | August 04, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Happy anniversary! I enjoy your blog and have found that if you recommend a book, there is a very good chance I will love it too!
Posted by: Kathleen | August 04, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Anna | August 04, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Happy blogiversary! 5 years is quite an accomplishment.
Posted by: bermudaonion (Kathy) | August 04, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Happy blogiversary! Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Melanie | August 04, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Wow, 5 years! Congratulations. And, yes, here's to many more!
Posted by: Mary | August 04, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Susan B | August 04, 2011 at 10:33 AM
From one fiction enthusiast to another...Congratulations on five years (and more reading!)
Posted by: nomadreader | August 04, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Happy Blogiversary! You were the first book blog I followed. Did you know that? I started my own blog shortly after you did. You were such an inspiration. So glad I got to know you through this experience.
Posted by: Ti | August 04, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Congrats on 5 years!!
Posted by: christa @ mental foodie | August 04, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! I don't know what I'd read without you! Thank you!
Posted by: Amy W. | August 05, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Thanks so much for all of the comments and congratulations!!
Posted by: Gayle | August 05, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Yay, Gayle! I remember very clearly when you started this blog. I was very impressed then by your courage and energy, and still am.
Congratulations: BlogHer is a great place to celebrate!
Amy
Posted by: Amy @ Frugal Mama | August 05, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Happy Blogiversary, and congratulations on 5 years of book blogging! I'm skipping BlogHer this year, but if I were there, I'd wish you this in person.
Posted by: Florinda | August 05, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Gayle!!! Happy Blogiversary!!!!!! Five years - that is so very cool!!!!! I'm looking forward to the next five years and more great reading! xoxo
Posted by: Emily McKhann | August 07, 2011 at 03:10 PM