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Monday, September 10, 2012

BBAW 2012: Bloggers I Appreciate


Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW) was created by Amy of My Friend Amy. This is the fifth year of the event and it's all about showing your love of all things people and book blogging.   

Today's post prompt for BBAW 2012 is to list the bloggers or blogs you appreciate. I would rather not call specific people out, but instead list what I appreciate.
So here goes:
  • First and foremost I appreciate my dear readers and commenters.  You provide more love and support then I think you realize.  You're there to cheer me up, provide a shoulder to cry on, and remind me what this blogging world is all about.  So thank you.
  • I appreciate those bloggers that call attention to issues in the community, such as plagiarism, bully commenters, copyright issues, all the craziness that happens with book covers in the U.S.  These are issues I never considered before or never heard of, so thank you for bringing attention to these issues.
  • I appreciate bloggers who write honest reviews, regardless of the source of the book.  I want your opinion, not how you think you should feel.
  • I appreciate bloggers who force me to try a book I never would think to read before, or try cooking a meal that's brand new to me.  Strongly suggesting I broaden my horizons.
  • I appreciate bloggers who make me reconsider how I feel on a subject; making me analyze why I think the way I do and why.  You help me to grow.
  • I appreciate all of the individuality of the book blogging community.  There are blogs out there for every person under the sun.  The choice is yours on who to read.
  • I appreciate the friends I've made through blogging.  I know everyone says that, but it's true.  There have been times when I've thought about giving up blogging, but then I think about the friends I've made.  I would miss them.  How can I give this up?
  • Overall, I appreciate the sense of community I have discovered through book blogging.  Each one of us contributes a little piece to this community, and don't you forget it!
You may think this post is a cop out since I didn't post specific blog names.  But you know what, that's what I appreciate about this book blogging community the most: being able to do what I damn well please on my own blog and having people respect it.

What do you appreciate in this community?

© Jenny Girl - 2012 "All Rights Reserved"

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Great post :D
1 reply · active 655 weeks ago
Thanks my dear friend :)
Awesome list :) I hope I do a few of these.
2 replies · active 655 weeks ago
You�absolutely�do, my friend! �I feel like if I knew you in real life, like at the office, we would be friends. �Too corny?
Corny? No way! I totally agree. :)
This is a great compromise! :)
Oh Jen! Love this post and everything you've mentioned here. If I could tell a new blogger one thing it would be to let go of the rules and just have fun on your own terms. I see so many getting bogged down in this or that and in the process lose a bit of themselves. I love how you've struck upon individuality but also how the community has helped you grow. For me that's what it's all about.

And don't you ever thrown in the towel without emailing me first so I can talk you back out of it. ;)
How true all the things you mention! I love reading your blog.
Not a cop out at all! I love the way you did this.
I think this is a fantastic way to approach this daily blogging theme!
Great post ;) Definitely not a cop out.
This is a lovely post -- way to take it your own way and make many bloggers feel great while doing it. I agree with you on all of your criteria.
Loved your post, no way is that a cop out, I love how you've called attention to so many of the things that many of us as bloggers, truly appreciate. And each time I swear I'm done blogging you have nailed my reason for not giving up ... friends.
PS I also happen to love your I'll "do what I damn well please on my own blog" attitude girlfriend :)
Great post. My free time is almost nonexistent and I consider not blogging too. It causes me stress, but it also stretches me and lets me have some adult time after the kid is in bed. I get so much out of the friendships that I can't quit :)

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