Book Blogger Holiday Swap!
December 10, 2009
This was the first year that I have participated in the book blogger holiday swap. I had considered it last year but with both of us just going back to work a month before Christmas and having to get ourselves set up for Christmas celebrations (between the two of us we had maybe 3 Christmas ornaments and nothing to cook a turkey in or serve it on) I opted not to. But I was happy to sign up this year.
There were a few wrinkles, as there always is with any new project, but when I hit a minor stumbling block the organizers were quick to do what they could to help me. Thank you organizers! I appreciate the hard work you’ve done on this.
I got my package on Monday but it’s been so busy this week that this is the first chance I’ve had to write about it!
Book Blogger Holiday Swap Goodies!
(I apologize for the fuzzy photo. I couldn’t find the actual camera and used the one on my iPhone.
On the far left is a little day planner. I love this. Perfect size to fit in your bag!
A pretty card!
The white item on top of the book is a magnetic bookmark. My favourite kind!
And the book itself is The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel. It’s been on my wishlist for eons because my library did have it. They actually recently got it an e-book but who can resist that cover? Not me, that’s for sure.
And it was all thanks to Karen, who blogs at BookBath. Yes, all these goodies came from Australia! Too cool! Thank you Karen!
December 10th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
This was my first year too doing the holiday swap. You got some really nice goodies and I have to say that I love the cover too for the red leather diary. Very nice.
Happy Holidays
Cindy (cindysloveofbooks)´s last blog ..The Unfinished Gift Tour
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sassymonkey Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
The cover has a lovely texture to it too. I love books that feel good as well as look good.
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December 10th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Ooh, great stuff! That cover is gorgeous
And love the planner, with the cool “10.”
Aarti´s last blog ..Rosie’s Riveters: Rachel & Anne Elliot
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sassymonkey Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
The planner is lovely. There’s a section at the back where you can keep track of movies/book/websites etc too. Very handy.
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December 10th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I am so glad that you like your presents! I’m also very glad that they arrived on time! Merry Christmas and happy reading.
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December 11th, 2009 at 8:58 am
How lovely! I adore that cover. I have no idea what that book is about AT ALL and I already want to read it.
Jenny´s last blog ..Stern Men, Elizabeth Gilbert
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December 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
That is a GORGEOUS cover!! Cannot wait to hear your thoughts on the book.
Court´s last blog ..Book Blogger Holiday Swap
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December 19th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I’d never heard of that book before but it’s going on my wishlist! It sounds wonderful.
Lesley´s last blog ..In for a Penny …
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