Why So Silent?? A NEW JOB...That's why!

SO...you may have noticed that I haven't posted for more than two weeks. 

TWO WEEKS!

That's one of the longest quiet periods on my blog, well...ever.

I'm so sorry, I left you all hanging, BUT...I had a really excellent reason for my "radio silence."

As of November 12th, I officially became the Adult Services Supervisor at my Library.  A huge promotion with lots of new responsibilities and exciting duties...and well, some adjustment has definitely been in order. 

So, I took a little break to just sort of get some things under my belt at work.  Not that I haven't still been reading a ton at home, but I just had too many things rolling around in my brain to sit down long enough to blog.  

I also finished up my state award nomination reading committee last week, so now (aside from the review books I get from SLJ, VOYA, and AudioFile), I'll be able to READ WHATEVER I WANT!!!!!!

I missed that anticipatory feeling of being able to lazily wander bookshelves until something just screamed out "read me!" I have so many books I want to get to...but the best part is... I can just get to them whenever I feel like it. Amazeballs.

So, you should be hearing a lot more from me now...I'm hoping to revitalize the blog a little bit. Spruce it up. Ramp up the fun.  It's gonna be a whole new year soon!  Gotta make the blog match what I'd like to think I look like professionally now:

Well, maybe not quite that chic...but, hey, it gives me something to aim for right?  

Lots of love to you all for sticking with me through thick and thin... and here's to the beginning of new, great things!!

Minor Milestone Giveaway!

Today I hit a minor milestone in my blog. I reached 100 followers!
To say thank you, I want to do a little giveaway. :)

One lucky person will get to order (or pre-order) one book of their choosing, up to a $20 value, from the Book Depository. My personal suggestions might be Delirium, Demonglass, or Wither...but what's great is I don't get to pick...YOU DO!!

To enter:
1. You must be a follower.
(This is your thank you!!)
2. Leave me your name and a valid email address in the comments.
I will have to email you to get your book choice and the address where you want the book shipped.

I will choose a random winner on Wednesday, February 2nd. If that winner does not get back to me by Friday, February 4th, I will choose another winner on Saturday, February 5th.