Party like it's our Birthday...

Hard to believe but I'd Rather Read is one year old today!!!  YaY!  I wasn't sure I'd actually get to this point when I started this thing. My hope was to find some new folks to chat about books with and maybe introduce some new writers to some old friends. I think we've been successful on both counts. I have some ideas for moving on into year two of the blog and, as you can see, we have a bit of a new look. I was in the mood for something different and I hope you all approve. If I ever actually get some real blogger skills, I look forward to personalizing the site even more.

I'd like to say thanks to everyone who visits the blog. I know you're out there even if you are too shy to comment. I'd also like to thank some of those shy folks for the nice emails. I love communicating with everyone whether on the blog or through email, so please keep them coming. I do want to encourage those of you who visit to join in though. We're a friendly bunch and I truly enjoy hearing your thoughts, not only on the topics represented on the blog, but on books and writers in general.  As I've said before this is not a classroom.  We're not doing literary analysis here.  We're talking and ranting and raving about books and writing that makes us feel something, whether it is joy or horror!  So please, as a birthday present to me, join in the discussion.  

I know that you guys will enjoy the pretty pics, so consider that a little birthday gift to all of us.  Plus, for everyone that leaves a comment on this post, you'll be entered into a random drawing to win a little gift pack of books!!!  I'll announce the winner on Friday. So, once again, thanks to all of you who have visited this year and here's to a future full of alpha heroes, smart heroines, crazy angst and great writing!  Cheers!!!

WINNER UPDATE****  We have a winner for the special birthday book snakpak and it is Moirae (the fates)!!!!  Yay for Moirae!  Moirae has/is an amazing blog for YA and adult fantasy reviews.  You'll find a link on the side of the page and I highly recommend a visit to this fabulous site!  Moirae, please send me an email with you address and I'll send your books out ASAP!  Thanks again everybody, your support means the world!