Helloooooo! It’s the weekend once again (THANK GOD) and it’s also a Saturday, so I’ve decided to participate once again in Spotlight Saturday! I hadn’t been anticipating the fact that I would leave such a long time in between my last Spotlight Saturday (back in January, I think) but I guess it happened anyway. Better late than never, am I right?!
Spotlight Saturday is a meme hosted by Josie @ Josie’s Book Corner. Here’s the official blurb from it on her blog:
Spotlight Saturday is a weekly feature, created by Josie at Josie’s Book Corner [aka, moi], dedicated to spotlighting and pinpointing some of the things over the week that have caught my attention more than usual, things I’ve particularly loved, etc.
Okay, so as you can probably understand from the title of this post, I REACHED MY 1-YEAR BLOGIVERSARY!! Well, kind of. I mean, yes I did indeed reach it, according to WordPress—I honestly can’t believe it’s already been a year!!—but I’ve decided it’s more of a kind-of blogiversary because it’s the date I created this blog—I didn’t actually start posting anything until near the end of March. Hence it’s my kind-of blogiversary. BUT STILL. 1 YEAR. I’m kind of in a state of shock?!! That I actually managed to keep this blog up for so long?? Especially since it did NOT feel like a year has passed, honestly.
I will actually be doing a giveaway sometime in March though, in celebration of my blogiversary as well as my own birthday! Two in one, I guess, haha. So keep an eye out for that! Technically my blog did start in March, so it’s totally justified—and my birthday, well, it happens to be around the same time (March 24th). My first post was, like, in March 11th? And then I think I took a 9-day hiatus or something and posted again on March 20th. XD So. Kind of confusing, but point is; look forward to a birthday and blogiversary giveaway coming sometime this March! ❤ My gift to you. 😉
But thank you so much for supporting me this past year! Even if you’re new here. I’m going to keep repeating the same thing, to be honest. I can’t believe a year has passed already! My blog and I have grown so much within that time… It seems like so much less, and I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for all of you, so THANK YOU. *Brings out confetti and chocolate and cake and party hats*
As in last week’s Spotlight Saturday, I’m going to be spotlighting a few bloggers I’ve known for a while, as well as a few that I recently started talking to or would like to know better—because #BLOGGERLOVE!! 😀 Let’s do this.
Oldies, but lovelies (LOLLL sounds weird but you know what I mean)
- Michelle @ The Writing Hufflepuff
Michelle’s blog is one I’ve been following for a LONG time—and her posts never get old. This girl’s blog is just amazing! (Read: Go check out her blog NOW.) I love reading her posts! 🙂
- Poulami @ Daydreaming Books
Another wonderful blog, Poulami posts insightful reviews of a variety of books, and they’re great to read! She also has many other entertaining posts. Go show her some love! ❤
- Raven @ Dreamy Addictions
I’ve been following Raven’s blog for a while now! I’m always envious at how much she keeps up with her reviews, haha. XD That’s something I’m still working on, oops! Her blog is filled with all sorts of great posts. 😀
- Kat @ Life and Other Disasters
Kat’s blog is filled with a variety of posts, and I love it! ❤ From TV, to books to tags to everything else, her blog is always lots of fun to surf around.
Blogs I’ve Discovered Recently or Want to Get to Know More…
- Isabella @ Gryffindor Books
Isabella is a more recent blogger friend I’ve discovered on the blogosphere and she is absolutely lovely! (She loves Harry Potter. And Percy Jackson. Enough said. :P)
- Anna @ My Bookish Dream
I’m not sure when I found Anna and her blog—but I’m so glad I did! Anna is such a friendly person and her blog is wonderful. Plus, we seem to have a similar taste in books so yay!
- Trang & Lashaan @ Bookidote
I’ve been following this blog for a long time??? But I’ve only recently gotten the chance to actually comment, because TOO MANY BLOGS AND TOO LITTLE TIME. Gah. But I’d love to get to know both Trang and Lashaan more!
- Becca @ Shih Tzu Boo Reviews
I’ve actually been following Becca for a while (I think???) but only recently have I really talked to her. Her blog is absolutely lovely and I love it! She is also a very nice person, and I’d really love to talk to her more often. 😉
- Trisha Ann @ The Bookgasm just reached her one-year blogiversary and is celebrating with a giveaway! Congrats Trisha Ann!! ❤
- Josie @ Josie’s Book Corner talks about reactions us readers have when we miss the hype train. *SO TRUE*
- Becca @ Becca and Books makes a post about bookish characters for president (and makes fun of Donald Trump). So unique and lots of fun to read!
- Ashley @ Socially Awkward Bookworm shares her thoughts of Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover (she loved it). I have been meaning to read more of CoHo’s books, so I’m glad she liked it!
- Joey @ Thoughts and Afterthoughts posts 2016 Book Blogger Love-A-Thon Mix and Match. A very cool post!
- Amy @ Book Enthral talks about how rebel-crews are amazing and are the equivalent of #squadgoals. I totally agreeeeeee, btw.
- Cait @ Paper Fury talks about procrastinating reading books we’re almost sure we’re going to love. Ahah I can so totally relate to this!
- Astra @ A Stranger’s Guide to Novels discusses the lack of families in YA. It’s totally amazing! And I’m not just saying that because my post was one of her inspirations. 😛
Soooo, I finished Glass Sword?? And it was quite the roller-coaster of emotions by the end of it—but I’m kind of disappointed to say that I was left indifferent for a large part of the story.. Not exactly sure what caused it? But, up till the 40-50% mark, I was just kind of reading about it all, not as emotionally connected or absorbed as I would’ve liked to be. Indifferent at the beginning, intense at the end… overall a good read I suppose.
Ehhhh sorry, nothing for this one this week! Heheh I’m dreadfully uncreative when it comes to spotlighting apps…
I’ve been listening a lot of Lindsey Stirling lately (seriously, her music is amazing), so basically her whole Shatter Me album?! Her skill with the violin is astounding! You should definitely check out her channel here.
More Happy Than Not is one of my reads this week (though it’s on pause as I started Gathering Darkness, heheheh..) so I thought it would be a good fit to have a quote from it this week! And I haven’t reached this quote yet, but this is such a lovely one. ❤
Woohooo!! Annalee- CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m so excited for you! Happy one year anniversary! I absolutely loved your blog and you were one of the first book blogging friends I had!
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THANK YOUUUU!!! *Gives you, like, all the hugs and chocolate* 😘😘 This blogging experience has been so special for me with people like you with me. ❤️ I remember admiring you and your blog so much back in the day—and I still do! Thank you so much for supporting me Alicia!! 💖
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Happy anniversary!! I’m still waiting to read Glass Sword- can’t wait to get on board that roller coaster 😀
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THANK YOU! ❤️ I really hope you enjoy Glass Sword once you get around to reading it. 😉
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You’re welcome!! Thanks- me too 😀
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Happy sort-of-blogiversary! Congratulations and I hope you’re enjoying your weekend 🙂
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Thank you!! ❤️ I know it’s not the weekend anymore, so I hope you enjoyed your weekend as well.
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Woooow! HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!! ❤ Here's to many more to come!
I would love to get to know you better as well, so I hope we get to talk with each other a lot more! (And thank you for spotlighting my blog.) 😀
Lindsey Stirling is amazing! I love listening to her music, she is sooo talented. 😀 I haven't read Red Queen and I don't think I will. I kind of have no interest in reading it, though I have no idea why. It just doesn't spark my interest. (Plus I haven't heard the best things about it.)
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AHHHHH THANK YOU!!! ❤ I sure hope this won't be my first, haha. Blogging is such a huge part of my life now, eep!
Yayyy I look forward to chatting more with you! It was honestly no problem, your blog is so lovely!
Omg yessss! I'm so happy to have found another person who loves Lindsey Stirling. I can definitely see why you're not interested in Red Queen. Although I personally thought it was a pretty good book, it's definitely nothing I was amazed by (unfortunately).
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Yeah I have been blogging for over 6 months and I can’t imagine my life without it. It’s just sooo much fun and I have met many amazing people! 😀
She is wonderful! I don’t actually know many people who listen to her music, so it’s always nice seeing someone liking her as much as I do. ❤ I don't know, I have heard that the main character is annoying and that there is a love triangle. And I don't like either of those. But who knows I might pick it up at random… XD
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YES LET US UNITE IN OUR MOCKING OF THE DONALD. Thanks so much for spotlighting my post! AND HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY MY SCRUMPTIOUS FRIEND. You rock. I am very glad you exist.
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HAHA YESS. 😀 Ahhh of course! It was great. And THANK YOU!!! You have no idea how glad I am I have found a lovely person (such as yourself lol) to fangirl with. I might even share some chocolate with you, you delightful person. Ehm, YOU’RE WELCOME. Thank you for supporting me so much, Becca!! ❤
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Congrats and happy one year anniversary!! ❤
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Thank you!! ❤
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Congrats!!! 🙂 You listed so many of my favourite bloggers haha, we obviously have good taste 😛 I love that quote! I haven’t read that book yet, but I do plan to one day
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Eep thank you!! ❤️ Haha yess this is us we’re talking about, of course we have good taste. 😂 They really are amazing bloggers!
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Happy blogversary!! *throws confetti in your hair* I hope this is the start of maaaany years of fabulous blogging for you. :’) And omg thank you for sharing my post!!
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Thank you!! 😘 I hope so too, blogging has become such a big part of my life and I can’t imagine giving it up! Ahhh of course!! I loved it. 😉
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Haaaappy Blogiversary Analee! ❤ I'm so happy you reached this milestone. You're one of the first person that I followed and started interacting with when I was a newbie and I'm so glad I did cause you're awsome! Here's to many more years ahead! 🙂
Oh and thanks for the spotlight! 😀
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Ahhhh THANK YOU!! 🙂 It’s been so great blogging in a community where there are people like you around. I’m so glad to have met you, all those days back, because YOU are awesome. Seriously. ❤ ❤ Your friendship means so much to me! I can't believe it's already been a year since we met. Time flies by so quickly!
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Yaay, happy blogoversary !!! 😀 And I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt disconnected at the beginning of Glass Sword. Looking forward to your review! 🙂
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AHHH thank you, Marie!! ❤️❤️ Yay, likewise. I wish it was a stronger novel, though it wasn’t too bad. Can’t wait to write up my review! Maybe it’ll help get rid of my current frustrations on it right now haha. 😂
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Happy kind-of blogiversary!! 🙂
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AHHH thank you! 😘
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HAPPY KIND-OF BLOGIVERSARY! 😀 It’s still an accomplishment that should be celebrated!!!
And THANK YOU for spotlighting me *blushes furiously* – you are the best and the kindest and the sweetest for that! 😀 ❤
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THANK YOU!! You are so sweet! I shall shower you with some chocolate. 😂🍫
Ahhh of course! You’re such a lovely person and I’m so glad to have met you in the blogging community!! 😘
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I am so glad that blogging has brought us together as well!!!! ❤
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Happy blogiversary (sort of)! Here’s to you keeping it up for many years ahead! 😀
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Eep thank you!! I do hope this won’t be the first one; blogging is such a big part of my life! 😉
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HAPPY ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY! Your blog is the best and you can tel you put so much effort into your posts 🙂
Thank you for Spotlighting my discussion post, your so sweet! I’m glad you liked it!
I used to listen to Lindsey Sterling and love her, I need to get back into her music 🙂
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THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️ That honestly means the world to me, and I can’t thank you enough for being so kind. 😘
Yesss it was great! It addressed such an important topic. 😉
Ooh you definitely should! Her music is really good.
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Happy blogiversary!! I love your blog and can’t wait for more years of blogging to come!!
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AHHH thank you so much!! 😘😘 That means a lot to me, thank you!!
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Happy Blogiversary Analee! You’re one of the sweetest blogger I’ve met in the blogosphere. I haven’t read Glass Sword yet but I’ll read it pretty soon. I love that song! I’m sucker for songs like these especially violin and Piano. Anyway, Thank you for spotlighting me! I hope you have a great day! 😀
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Thank you so much, Raven!! 😘 I could say the same for you, you’re such a lovely person and I’m so glad to have met you in the blogging community. 😉
I hope you enjoy GS once you read it!
Yess Lindsey Stirling’s music has such a great tone of violin and hints of piano! It’s truly great. ❤️
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Omg, CONGRATS, ANALEE!!! One year, that is seriously amazing!!! You should celebrate the day with cake! 😉 (You ARE doing that, aren’t you?)
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THANK YOU!!! 😘 Ahah yess cake would be lovely. 😂 I actually have a few cupcakes in my possession right now so it’s kind of perfect timing! LOL. Also chocolate!! Yum. 😍 Once again, thank you!! ❤️
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Mmmm… now I’m hungry! 😛 Wait while I go and get some chocolate from the fridge (and then proceed to devour it mwahahaha)
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okay, I have NO idea why put in that devil laugh there. 😛
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LOLLLL 😂😂 You must give me some, of course.
Hehe no worries if I were you I’d probably have done the same! 😝
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Of course, of course, dear girl… here you go! 🍫 (Have these, too, while you’re at it… 🍨🍩🍰🍭🍬🍮)
Enjoy!!! 😋😋 (ain’t I just the best, lol)
Eeep, would you now? But how can that be, Analee? Are you possibly as crazy as me??! 😮
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Eeeeeee thank youuu!!! Yummmm. 😂
Aha the minute food and chocolate was involved, yesss! Though you’re always great. 😉
*wink* Shhh don’t tell anyone, I have an image to uphold. (LOLLLL pff as if but ahem. It’s possible.)
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Aw this is so sweet !!:) Thank you !! We’d love to know more about you too 😀 lets keep in touch !
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Of course! You’re welcome. 😊 I can’t wait to get to know you guys more! 😉
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We want to know more about youu too 😀 That’s why we also nominated you for the Versatie Blogger Award ! https://bookidote.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/versatile-blogger-award/
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AHHH thank you!! ❤️ I’ll definitely check it out. 🙂
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Happy blogiversary!!!!!! I hope you have 10 billion more years to go!
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THANK YOU!! 😘❤️ I hope so too, haha. Blogging is absolutely amazing and I would never want to stop! 😉
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HAPPY BLOGOVERSERY! I just found your blog and absolutely adore it. I cannot wait to read more posts of yours in the future. Here’s to many more years of blogging! ❤
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THANK YOU SO MUCH ZOE!! ❤️❤️ I’m so happy you like my blog, that means so much to me!! Thank you! 😘
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Thank you so much for spotlighting me Analee! ❤️ I really love your blog too 🙂 And congrats on your blogoversary! On to many MANY more years 🙂
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😘😘 Of course, Michelle! Ahh thank you!! That means a lot to me. I do hope I’ll get to continue this blog for many years as well. 😄 Blogging has become such a big part of my life, I would hate to quit.
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First off, I apologize it took me a long while to read this post.Thank you for spotlighting me, Analee! And oh, what a coincidence! I read this just in time for your birthday. I hope you’re having a blast there, girl! Congratulations on your blogiversary. Here’s to more growth and fun and such for you 😀 😀
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How did I miss this comment omg SO SORRY. It’s been a YEAR since this post agh. And of course! Congrats on your blogiversary (belated a year, but means you’re near your second one, right?!) Ahah thank you so much!!! ❤ ❤
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