In the words of Amy, BBAW's mastermind:
"The gloom and doom news tries to tell us that reading is dead, we say look at our addiction. We transform reading books from solitary activities to shared conversations through our blogs. We carve out extra time to share book club tips, interview authors, and learn about the technical aspects of blogging. Our blogs are like a part-time job and the only payment is the pleasure we get when someone takes us up on a recommendation. This week, you will hear from the other side...the people our blogs help promote. And you'll get the chance to enjoy the reality that what we are doing is making a difference. You will have the chance to win books and prizes, the opportunity to speak out and the chance to make a difference in the lives of others. And we'll celebrate the blogs chosen by the book blogging community as the best in their categories. It's going to be so great!"
Find more info, plus a ginormous list of bookblogging participants and a mega-list of raffle prizes here:
http://www.myfriendamysblog.com/2008/09/welcome-to-book-blogger-appreciation.html
Apprentice Writer applauds Amy's appreciation- and community-building initiative. In recognition of the massive co-ordination and thought putting together this week took, Apprentice Writer will not have fun exploring many new-to-her sites, but feature some for the Gentle Reader's pleasure every day this week.
Please get in the spirit and mention others you feel may be undiscovered treasures!
2 comments:
I’m part of the Book Blogger Appreciation Week. I wanted to thank you for all you do for promoting books.
Welcome, LaShaunda! I'm continually amazed at how one can find people so easily on the net that one would (presumably) never have had a chance to meet otherwise. Now I'm curious to come visit your blog also!
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