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Book Blogger Hop


It's time for another Book Blogger Hop! Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books hosts the weekly Book Blogger Hop on Fridays. So, if you talk about books on your blog, stop over and add your link! If you're just looking for a list of some great book blogs to read, head over to Crazy for Books and start hopping!

I hope you're having fun hopping around to all the great book blogs that are out there. I know I am! While you're visiting, be sure to check out my review and giveaway of Life, In Spite of Me by Kristen Jane Anderson. This is an inspiring story that you won't want to miss! The giveaway ends on Sunday night.

If you've just found my blog through the Hop, please leave a comment and let me know!

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  1. Kritters RamblingsMay 20, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Found you on the hop!!

    I am new to the blog world -

    http://krittersramblings.blogspot.com

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  2. RachelMay 20, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    Hey, I found you on the hop! Great to meet my fellow book bloggers :)

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  3. pussrebootsMay 21, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    I am a recent follower. Happy Friday. Pussreboots.

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  4. As I Turn the PagesMay 21, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Stopping by from the hop. Happy reading.

    http://asiturnthepages.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Found you on the hop, and am now following :)

    Please stop by my blog:

    www.tiffanysbookshelf.blogspot.com

    Happy Hopping :)

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  6. E.J. StevensMay 21, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Let's do the Hop!

    My Hop is here.

    xx,
    E.J.

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  7. Jan von HarzMay 21, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Hopped on over from the Blogger Hop. First time here. While I almost exclusively read young adult novels, I always love to see what adult reads are out there. Have a great weekend

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  8. Felicia the Geeky BloggerMay 21, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Hey Julie- just hopping by to say have a fun and fantastic weekend :)

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  9. BookQuoterMay 21, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Just stopping by to say hi!!

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  10. JannaMay 21, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Howdy, just hopped over for a visit.

    www.primoreads.com

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  11. LaceyMay 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Hey i found you on the hop!!!

    Great blog love the "What my children are reading" post fancy nancy is one of my favorites.

    Visit me at Patiently Waiting Books

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  12. Gilion at Rose City ReaderMay 21, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I'm hopping around today, finding new blogs and spreading the word that I am giving away A Small Fortune on Rose City Reader.

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  13. BeverlyMay 21, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Just hopping by - hop on over to The Wormhole!

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  14. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Just hopping over from the Blog Hop!

    http://ajourneyofbooks.halfzero.net

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  15. Kelly May 21, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Just hopping by to say, hi.
    Kelly Bookend Diaries
    http://bookenddiaries.blogspot.com

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  16. UnknownMay 22, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    Hi. Just stopping by from the Hop.

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  17. Miel AbeilleMay 22, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Hi! I found you through the Hop!

    Have a great weekend!

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