Showing posts with label Contests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contests. Show all posts

Monday, January 11, 2010

Name This Post... Please!

First things first. We need a title for this weekly post! Each week, I’ll share what I’m reading along with books I’ve recently finished and what I think about them. Sometimes it will include spoilers, but don’t worry, I’ll always alert, and sometimes it will just be a chance for me to share my thoughts on a book and hopefully hear back from you all with your thoughts.

I don’t know if you’ve read the "About Us" but I suck royally at titles. It’s true. I asked Meadow for her input on this and she quickly suggested “Reading Rain-bow,” which I have rejected. Not because it’s horrible, but because when I considered it for a minute, she responded by saying, “Yay! I get to make Lavar Burton jokes! Can I photoshop you with a Geordi visor??"

sidebra with visors on the cups:
Lavarr Burton was the host on Reading Rainbow. He was also this guy who wore a visor on Star Trek.


So, yeah, that’s out. And here’s the part where I beg
ask for your help so I don’t end up with a visor photoshopped over my face. I’m so desperate for that not to happen that I’m offering up a prize for the person who picks the winning title - a free book! So, leave your suggestions in the comments – I’m open to anything that does not lead to Lavarr Burton jokes. Meadow and I will pick our top three and then put it to vote – the winner will receive a copy of Maggie Steifvater’s wonderful book, Shiver, because it’s one of my most favorite books, and she is one of my most favorite writers. You should seriously check out her site - she's adorable.

And if you’ve read Shiver, then we’ll pick something else – either way – free book!

As for what I'm reading this week... well, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I can't lie - I'm reading New Moon right now. *sheepish grin* I'm re-reading because I was waiting for a big old shipment of books to come to my doorstep and I grabbed New Moon off the shelf to compare it with the movie (it's been a while since I've read it - I usually skip it). I have to say, it’s amazing how different my reaction to the book is now that I’ve seen the movie. New Moon was always my least favorite in the Twilight saga, but now I really love it. I finally get it. In my past readings, I would scurry through until the end, but this time I was really interested in Jacob's character and actually began understand him better. *clamps hand over mouth* Wait, did I really just say that? *sighs* Yes, yes I did.


And, again, please! Leave your suggestions for titles in the comments! Please spare me the visor!!