Four years ago tonight I decided to start Big Reading Life. I didn’t know what I wanted to do here other than write about books and hopefully connect with other passionate readers. I didn’t know if anyone would ever read my blog, let alone comment. It’s been a wonderful experience these past four years! I can’t express how much joy you all have given me simply by reading my posts and reaching out to me. It’s so fun to know I have blog friends all over the globe.
At times this year I’ve wondered if I had anything left worth saying here. But I think I’ve turned the corner on that and have found my spark again! I’m excited about my reading plans and goals for the new year and can’t wait to go on bookish adventures with you all.
To everyone who has read anything I’ve written here, and especially to those that comment, thank you. Let’s keep having fun and reading good books in 2019! Happy New Year!
CONGRATS on your Blogoversary!!! Today is *my* Blogoversary, too! It’s awesome that we share this date. I’m also super glad that you feel like you’ve turned the bend. No matter your involvement on your blog, your thoughts are always interesting. I love hearing them.
Here’s to another year of amazing blogging, reading, and brilliant blogger relationships.
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Woohoo! I love that we share this special date. Thanks for your support! WordPress told me that you were the second most frequent commenter on my blog! I really appreciate you!
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🙂 I appreciate you too. Obviously.
Now to be top commenter next year! Mwahahaha!
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Happy New Year, Laila! May all your bloggy dreams come true in 2019!
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Thanks Melanie! Same to you!
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Happy Blogiversary! I’m glad you’re sticking around. I may not always comment, but I do enjoy reading your posts.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Keep going, Laila. Happy New Year from The Bears and me.
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Oh thank you! A very happy New Year to you and the Bears!
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Happy blogiversary! I keep blogging and sometimes wonder why, but in the end, I enjoy it, and enjoy reading other book blogs, so there it is.
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Thanks! If we enjoy it that’s what matters most I think! Happy reading in 2019.
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Congrats!! Happy New Year!
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Thank you! Same to you!
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Happy New Year and Happy Blogiversary! Those cupcakes in the photo look sooo yummy. You should totally celebrate by making them a reality 🙂
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Thanks, Stefanie! I know, aren’t they lovely? I’m trying to take a break from sweets for a little while, LOL. To much sugar over the holidays! Maybe in February I’ll make some cupcakes! 🙂
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Congratulations, Laila! How neat that your anniversary coincides with a new year. I started mine just a couple of months after you.
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I’m someone who really likes the notion of the New Year and the fresh start. I guess that’s why I began on New Years Eve!
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Aww Happy Blogiversary and New Year!! 😀
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Thank you Zezee! Happy New Year!
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Congratulations! I’m so glad I discovered your blog this year. I love stopping by and seeing what your reading!
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Thanks, Catherine! Same here. You often read off the beaten path and I appreciate that.
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Congratulations! And happy New Year!
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Thank you! Happy New Year and Happy reading!
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Happy blogiversary and happy new year to you! I hope 2019 will bring you great books!!
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Thanks! I hope the same for you!
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Happy Blogiversary! Glad you’ve found your spark again! I hope 2019 is even more sparkling! 😀
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😀 Thank you! Same to you!
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Happy blogiversary! I’m so happy to have found your blog and connected with you here, I love reading your reviews and hearing your thoughts on so many different subjects. 🙂 Hope your reading life is a delightful one this year!
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Thank you so much! I’m happy we found one another’s blogs too! You’re my nonfiction guru. 🙂
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Happy 4 years!
Happy 2019!
Happy Reading! 🙂
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Thank you Naomi! Happy 2019 and Happy Reading to you!
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Congrats Laila and happy blogiversary. I look forward to reading more of your posts this year.
Happy 2019.
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Thank you, Diana! Same here.
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Happy Blogiversary Laila! It’s been wonderful getting to know you through this medium, and I wish you and The Big Readin Life all the best for the next four years 🙂
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Aww, thanks so much, Anne. I feel the same about you and your blog. 🙂
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Happy happy blogging birthday, friend, and the happiest of new years to you! I wish you the very best reading for the entire year!
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Thanks Jenny! Same to you!
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Happy blog anniversary from me too! Four years deserves a big party to celebrate. Here is to another four and many more!
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Thank you so much, Diana!
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Woohoo! Congrats on your 4 year blogiversary! What a huge milestone. I think I’ve read that bloggers who get past their 3 year blogiversary have a much higher chance of sticking with blogging. I look forward to enjoying your blog for years to come 🙂
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Ah, great! That makes me feel good. I guess that once you’ve gotten through three years you have hopefully figured out what works for you, so maybe that’s why that’s the mark. Thanks!
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I’m happy you have stuck with it and are enjoying it again. It’s nice to discuss books & reading!
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It’s a lot of fun! Book bloggers are the best. Thank you!
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