Mailbox Monday, A New Book Community & Thank You!

Marcia of The Printed Page hosts the Mailbox Monday Meme. I received a copy of South of Broad by Pat Conroy in Monday's mail. I registered my book club on a publisher's website. Every once in a while and, completely unexpected, I receive a book from them. It definitely makes my day.

I have not read Pat Conroy's latest. We have been wanting to read it in the book club but were waiting for it in paperback. Well, wait no more! I will suggest it the next time we meet.

Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books.com hosts Book Blgger Hop, one of my favorite blogging "memes". She has just started her own book community. It's on BlogFrog and it's another great way to connect with other book lovers and bloggers. I'm not quite sure how to link it but if you click on her button... ... it should take you to her website. From there, you can search her blog to find the link. Please take the time to find the community... you'll be happy you did. See you there!


My bag today was my black and white peace sign bag. I haven't carried it in a while so I found it in my purse closet and used it today. M even commented that she might want to use it next year as her book bag. She has already determined that, in seventh grade, backpacks are very passé. Middle school girls, at least the girls she aspires to be like, carry their books in large purses or tote bags. I have no problem with this. It wouldn't even bother me if she switched it out every week. She is my daughter, after all. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.


I just want to thank everyone who has commented on my blog and my new followers. I have read every comment and truly appreciate the kind words. I love that so many of you love books, bags and, more (maybe most) importantly, Bon Jovi as much as I do! For those about to rock, I salute you! I know that's from AC/DC but I thought it was appropriate. Here's Bon Jovi's latest... Superman Tonight...