Look who’s turning two? (Giveaway)

by Michelle | Jan 25, 2011 | About Me, Blogging | 34 comments

That’s What She Read turns two today!

I started out as Masterful Musings by Michelle and transitioned to Michelle’s Masterful Musings until I found peace and utter glee with That’s What She Read. Over the past two years, I’ve made my way through many a blog redesign, trying out certain features and memes, until finally finding a pattern and consistency that stays true to my desires to share what I read and write about what is uppermost in my mind.

My first few posts are absolutely awful, and I highly recommend people avoid them at all cost. I like to think that I have drastically improved since then. One thing remains consistent, though, in that I have never once shied away from sharing my true thoughts about a subject, whether it is a book review, a reaction to something occurring in the real world or a blogging controversy. Honesty is important to me, and I remain satisfied that I have not succumbed to pressure to write a positive review just because I received a free copy of a novel from the author or publisher.

While I may not have the world’s largest following, I feel comfortable with those who do follow me, and my consistent commenters are near and dear to my heart. I’ve found solace and support through my friends and look forward to reaching out and getting to know everyone better in the years to come.

As my way of saying thank you for supporting me, cheering me on, providing me comfort and solace, and just being great friends, I am offering a small giveaway to three lucky readers:

A $25 GC to the bookstore of your choice (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Powell’s, Book Depository or other) AND a brand-new hardback copy of Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan – Release date of February 2011, it is already garnering attention in the blogging world.
A brand-new hardback copy of Debbie Macomber’s Family Affair AND Mary Jane Clark’s To Have and to Kill. (These are courtesy of HarperCollins Publishing.)
A brand-new hardback copy of Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ Call Me Irresistible AND a never-been-read paperback advanced reading copy of Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan. (These are courtesy of HarperCollins Publishing.)

This is my thank you to all of you who have made these past two years truly life-altering and utterly amazing. You are the reason why I continue to write, why I continue to share my thoughts and open up my heart to you.

~~The giveaway is open through February 1st and is for international readers as well. Thank you and good luck!~~ The giveaway is now closed. Winners will be announced on Saturday, February 5th. Thanks!

34 Comments

Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:04 AM

The name change really threw people, I think. I'm so glad you remembered it was me though!! I love when you stop by because I always love your comments.

Good luck with the giveaway!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:03 AM

Thanks, Mary! Anything is an improvement over those first few posts! LOL!

Good luck with the giveaway!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:03 AM

Thanks, Aths!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Thanks, Ceri! And you are one of my favorites too! At the top of my bucket list is meeting you one of these days!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Thanks, Jodie!!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM

Thanks, Amy! I hope so too!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM

Thanks, Natasha!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Thanks, Michelle!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Thanks, Jennifer!! Nothing fatty, greasy or delicious, but that's okay!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Thanks, Kim!
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Michelle on January 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Thanks, Nicole! That means a lot coming from you!
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Thanks, Florinda! I hope so too!
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:58 PM

Thanks, Torie! It's been an amazing ride but I wouldn't trade these past two years for anything.
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:58 PM

Thanks, Suey!!
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM

Thanks, Jenn!
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM

Thanks, Ronnica! I never thought I would be among those who stuck around, but you never know how something is going to turn out in the end.
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM

Thanks, Colleen!!
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Michelle on January 30, 2011 at 11:56 PM

Thanks, Christina! I feel like I owe my blogging start to Stephanie and to you!
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Aths on January 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM

Congratulations!! How wonderful – two years is long rewarding time!
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Ceri on January 29, 2011 at 10:57 PM

Happy Blogiversary, Michelle. I absolutely adore your blog – it's always been there in the list of my top favourites. 😀
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bookgazing on January 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

I'm a little late but congratulations on your second year 🙂
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amymckie on January 28, 2011 at 3:46 AM

Happy blogoversary!!!! Congrats on making it to the two year mark, what an incredible accomplishment. Here is to many, many more 🙂
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Vasilly on January 27, 2011 at 2:55 AM

Happy blogiversary!
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Jennifer on January 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Congrats Michelle!!! Hope you are celebrating by doing something really fun (and maybe eating something fatty/greasy/delicious)!
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TrueBookAddict on January 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

You know what, Michelle? I should be kicked because I had totally forgotten that you had changed your blog name. I follow SO many blogs now and I was trolling through the reader a couple of weeks ago trying to whittle down the 1000+ posts (thankfully, I have it down to a manageable less than 100…just have to try to stay on top of it) and I was reading one of your posts…and then it clicked. "This is Michelle!", I thought. So please forgive me if I haven't been stopping by as much as I used to before you changed your name. I guess it's one of those brain things that comes with age…LOL! So, anyhoo…happy two years to you! Now that I have my head out of you know where, I'll be stopping by much more frequently. And thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Kim U. on January 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM

Congrats Michelle! Two years is a big accomplishment!
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Nicole on January 25, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Congratulations on two years Michelle! it is quite an achievement and you have such a great blog. Have fun!
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florinda3rs on January 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Happy blogiversary, and wishing you many more!
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Torie K. on January 25, 2011 at 2:46 PM

Congrats on hitting the two year mark — what an amazing accomplishment! I may not always comment, but I really enjoy your thoughts and insights!
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Suey on January 25, 2011 at 2:31 PM

Welcome to two years! Way to go! Love your blog! 🙂
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Jenn\'s Bookshelves on January 25, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Happy Blogiversary!!
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Ronnica on January 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Congrats on the anniversary…bloggers that stick around are awesome!
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Colleen on January 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Happy blogiversary! You are right – you are always honest in your posts and I appreciate it!!
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Chrisbookarama on January 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Happy Blogiversary Michelle!
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