I'm so happy you guys! Today is my Blog-o-Versary!!! One whole year ago today I started this blog on a whim. I found myself really wanting to have an outlet to express myself and didn't know where to begin. I searched for forums, lists, and blogs and then BOOM! here I am! Well it wasn't quite that dramatic but you get the point. I started Must Read Faster to get in touch with other book-a-holics like myself and to just plain have fun.
So without further ado here are a few little facts about my blog/myself:
- The name Must Read Faster comes from two places. My fondness for books but my slowness for reading them. I do everything slowly (except for talking..I'm like Six from Blossom sometimes) and reading is not an exception. I constantly tell myself "you must read faster, Melissa!" so that's one explanation. The second is kinda dorky..I was watching Jurassic Park when I started my blog. Yes when Ian Malcolm said ..."Must go faster..must go faster!" It clicked! Must Read Faster was thus named.
- I am addicted to books. I know this isn't a revelation but it's true. Some people crave sweets but I crave books. If I have any spare money then you can't keep me from the bookstore. The bookstore is my mall. I cried when the bookstore in our actual mall closed down.
- I have to have a book in my bedroom on my nightstand (even if I'm not reading it at the time,) one in my purse, and of course in the bathroom. I get more reading done there than any other place in the house! (Sorry if that's TMI!)
- I check my blog/twitter/facebook/email more to look for updates to other blogs than to talk to my friends or check my email. I seriously get upset if I miss an update to my favorites. I'm that addicted to this blogging thing!!!
The Books:
How to enter:
- comment here about which book you'd pick and your email address +1 entry
- follow me on twitter @lexley +1 entry
- tweet about it with link please +2 entries
- blog about it with link please +4 entries
***This giveaway is NOT international. I'm sorry for the confusion. I'm shipping these on my own dime so I can't afford international shipping at this time. I promise that I will figure out a way to include any international readers in the near future!
Congratulations on your anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI would like to win Veracity.
I am glad to hear I am not the only
bathroom reader.
I follow by google reader.
cenya2 at hotmail dot com
Congrats girl! Great contest as well :)
ReplyDelete+1 I'd love to win The Stolen One / My e-mail: lafemmereaders@yahoo.com
+1 I already follow you on twitter @lafemmereaders
+2 I tweeted: http://twitter.com/lafemmereaders/status/13254858289
Thanks!
-Eleni
Congratulations on the blogoversary! May you have many, many more!! <3
ReplyDelete+1 I'd love Jane Slayre; e-mail: missyreadsreviews@gmail.com
+1 I'm already a Twitter follower: @missyreadreview
+2 I tweeted: http://twitter.com/missyreadreview/status/13258700522
+4 I posted about it: http://missyreadsreviews.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-blogoversary.html
Came by to wish you HAPPY BLOGoVERSARY! It is quite a feat and you should be very proud of yourself. I am in year two and know now how much work, as well as reward, my book blog brings to me and I hope to others.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to win, that Jane Slayre looks interesting...enjoy your day!
HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY TO YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteI would pick Jane Slayre, first choice (The Stolen One, second choice). Thanks for the chance!
miller4plusmore(at)bellsouth(dot)net
I already follow on twitter: @truebookaddict
I'm not entering the contest but I sure want to offer my Congratulations! on your blogiversary. A lot of work goes into this kind of fun!
ReplyDelete+1 I'd like Veracity, please
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the blogoversay.
+1 I follow on gfc.
mlawson17 at hotmail dot com
Happy Blogoversary!
ReplyDelete+1 Jane Slayre
+1 follow on twitter @throuthehaze
Raelena
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Congrats on the blogoversary! I would love Jane Slayre!
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candc320@gmail.com
Happy Blogoversary!! I love that you *went there* with where you read. We ALL read in the bathroom. I do prefer magazines, though, otherwise, I'd never get around to them and I'd be wearing the looks from InStyle 1998. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd choose Veracity - but they all look great!
APSkap (at) comcast (dot) net
I follow you on Twitter
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Hi Melissa! Happy Blogoversary.I wish to enter but I don't know if it's international.If not, just ignore mine.Just try my luck =)
ReplyDelete+1 I wish to win The Stolen One or maybe How Clarissa Burden learned to fly.
+2 follow your twitter
+2 twit http://twitter.com/darlyn5/status/13429370464
+4blog post http://darlynandbooks.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-giveaways-and-contest-on-blogsphere.html
total: 9
darlyn225(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh shucks! I knew I forgot something :( Darlyn I'm sorry it's not and international :( I wished I could afford it! I'll change the post right now! I'm so sorry!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on reaching your first blogoversary! That's a wonderful achievement. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat fun facts, I was depressed too when the Borders Express in my mall closed. I lost my chance to shop and buy books in the same building. D: Now I have to go across the street from my mall to B&N to buy books after shopping, LOL.
+1 Please count me in, I would love to read The Stolen!
+1 Twitter follower (@thegoodgonegirl)
+2 Tweeted: https://twitter.com/thegoodgonegirl/status/13757314820
+4 Posted: http://goodgonegirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/wondrous-giveaways.html
Anna ♥
goodgonegirl@gmail.com
I would pick How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly (they all look great though and I really liked reading The House of Tomorrow).
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I now follow you on twitter. @tvandbookaddict
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lcintocable[a]gmail[d]com
Happy Blogoversary!
ReplyDelete+1 I would pick Jayne Slayre.
+1 Twitter follower: @TequilaReader
jennsicurella at verizon dot net
Please count me in.
ReplyDelete+1 I would love The Stolen One
+1 @iheartbkgossip
+2 Tweeted
http://twitter.com/iheartbkgossip/status/13915164600
+4 Blogged
http://juniperrbreeeze.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-madness-brings-more-contests-around.html
cindyc725 at gmail dot com
Happy Blogoversary! Both How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly or The Stolen One are on my want to read lists.
ReplyDelete- I have heard really great things about The Stolen One, and I think I would enjoy it quite a bit, so I'm going to go with that one.
ReplyDelete- twitter follower (@DarlingMisty)
- tweeted
+4 total
CONGRATS!
~Misty
mbradenwf@gmail.com
No need to enter me. Just wanted to wish you a Happy Blogiversary!
ReplyDelete--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
+1 kghobbs (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI would like The Stolen One or Jane Slayre.
+1 twitter follower: @kghobbs
+2 tweet: http://twitter.com/kghobbs/statuses/13985264706
+4 blog post: http://kghbookhunter.blogspot.com/2010/05/must-read-faster-blogoversary.html
Total: +8
Hi Melissa!
ReplyDeleteIt's OK =)Anyway, a happy blogoversary for you!
Happy blogiversary!!! I'd love to win How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly. WordLily AT gmail DOT com +1
ReplyDelete+1 I follow you on Twitter, I'm @WordLily
+2 Tweet: http://twitter.com/Wordlily/statuses/14292019888
Happy Blogiversary to you!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly. Lisa.2713 at gmail dot com +1
+1 I'm a new twitter follower, I'm @littletesoro
Thanks for the contest. I'd like to win How Clarissa Burden Learned To Fly.
ReplyDeletepeacelily_2006(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is a great contest - thanks for hosting it! I'd choose The Stolen One, as I've been eyeing it for a while. Yay!
ReplyDeletecelialarsen(at)gmail(dot)com
I would like The Stolen One! I heard it was really good.
ReplyDelete+ 1 I follow you on twitter (@faellie_lupe)
+ 2 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/faellie_lupe/status/14473449226
xicecreamsjx@aol.com
Thanks!
thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the stolen one
xoxo4rica@gmail.com
I'd choose veracity ! sounds good
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I follow on twitter
ReplyDeletebargainfun1 at yahoo
I'd pick Veracity, mostly because I'm choosing a book based on its cover!!
ReplyDeletecheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com
I'd love a shot at Veracity!
ReplyDelete+1 I follow on Twitter: @nfmgirl
+2 Tweet:
http://twitter.com/nfmgirl/status/14619173169
+4 Blogged:
http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-05-22-10.html
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
I'd pick the Stolen One. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleterae_sunshine4(at)yahoo.com
congrats!
ReplyDeleteHow Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly would be my choice
twitter follow @pxhbne
ReplyDeletetweet #1 http://twitter.com/phxbne/status/14796247680
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Blogoversary!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win Jane Slayer :D
and my email is ambiepie_6@hotmail.com
+1 entry :)
I'd pick How Clarissa Burden Learned To Fly.
ReplyDeletecouponboss at gmail dot com
I would pick Jane Slayer.
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1 entry
+1 Please enter me to win How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly!
ReplyDelete+1 I follow on Twitter @saemmerson
+2 I tweeted: http://twitter.com/saemmerson/status/15001226208
familyhistree at yahoo dot com
Sarah E
I'd love to read the Stolen One.
ReplyDeleteI would choose Veracity!
ReplyDeleteTaraTagli at gmail dot com
I follow you on Twitter!
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TaraTagli at gmail dot com
http://chicagocouponconfessions.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveway-daily-digest-may-31st.html
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the giveaway! #1
TaraTagli at gmail dot com
http://chicagocouponconfessions.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveway-daily-digest-may-31st.html
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TaraTagli at gmail dot com
http://chicagocouponconfessions.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveway-daily-digest-may-31st.html
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the giveaway! #3
TaraTagli at gmail dot com
http://chicagocouponconfessions.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveway-daily-digest-may-31st.html
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the giveaway! #4
TaraTagli at gmail dot com
HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY TO YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteI would pick The Stolen One, first choice (The Stolen One,Jane Slayre second choice). Thanks for the chance to win
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follow on twitter
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