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Book Blogger Hop

It's time for another Book Blogger Hop! This is a great event hosted by Crazy for Books and designed to connect book bloggers. I haven't participated in the Hop in a few weeks but I thought I'd jump back in today. The question for this week is:

"Do you ever wish you would have named your blog something different?"

Not really. It took a long time to come up with my blog name. I wanted something that conveyed that reading is a relaxing, enjoyable activity for me ~ sort of like being on a retreat. I'm happy with it and it took so long to come up with it, I wouldn't want to go through that process again!

I have another blog, Just Playin' Around, where I write about my kids and the activities we do together. I considered changing that one at one time because we were doing a lot more academic types of things rather than just playing. But then I realized that even when we do academic projects, I want it to be fun and playful for the kids. So Just Playin' Around still fits for that one too.
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  1. Tribute Books MamaFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    here's mine http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-blogger-hop_25.html

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  2. Howard ShermanFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    What's in a name? Everything! A name is a label, a description and a promise. I'm very happy with mine - "Howard Sherman, Implementor" but it was quite a journey to get there.

    Hop on over to my blog and find out why - http://www.howardsherman.net

    Howard Sherman
    http://www.howardsherman.net

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  3. MarceFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Julie, I like the idea of it feeling like a retreat.

    Here is my response.
    http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2011/02/blog-names-blog-hop.html

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  4. Dizzy CFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    My book retreat sounds a great place to be.

    my answer is here

    http://dizzycslittlebookblog.blogspot.com/

    enjoy ur weekend

    carol

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  5. AlisonFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Hopping through. New follower!
    My Book Retreat does sound very relaxing.
    My Hop

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  6. SiobianFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Hello, I'm a new follower from the Hop! I like your name, it's very cozy. I'm a preschool teacher so I'm looking forward to reading your children's books reviews; I'm always looking for new books to bring in my classroom. Have a great weekend!

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  7. E KellyFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Newest follower here via the Friday blog hop. I am a new contemporary romance writer and a reader of almost anything! Hope you stop by my blog and check it out.

    http://writerekelly.blogspot.com

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