Friday 13 March 2015

The Readers Den Three Year Blogoversary!

 



Hi all, I can't believe that today Rachel and I are celebrating the third year blogoversary at The Readers Den, I honestly didn't think we would have made it this far, although at times things have been a struggle with managing everything, I'm grateful to have had so many of you by our side from the beginning and to some great friendships that I've been able to make along the way. So here's a couple of thank you's.

A big thank you to my co-blogger Rachel, she has been the most understanding person ever, when I've made last minute post changes or not been around as much to comment, she's been there to pick everything up for me. I don't think I would have been able to manage the blog without you *hugs*.

Thank you to my girls Rashika and Siiri, I love how multi-platform we've become from blog commenting, what's app and now even Skype! Do you remember how nervous we were on our first chat? And now we just can't shut up! I'm glad to have met you both over the last year or so, you both definitely make my days with you constant book pushing and Scandal chats. Here's hoping that we'll finally be able to meet each other one day. 

Thank you to Nick, who has been there from the very beginning, for leaving lovely comments almost everyday and buddy reading with me so many wonderful book, (I swear one day I will be able to catch up with you ninja pace reading). Thank you to Danielle, Lauren, Joy and Jenny, I love reading your enthusiastic and honest reviews, you ladies could never lead me wrong with your book recommendations! Thank you to Donna and Jess, I'm thrilled that I've had the chance to meet you both in real life, you ladies are great in keeping me on top of all the bookish events near us, here's hoping we have many more wonderful events to attend together (we shall have to visit Foyles when it opens together in Birmingham).

Allie, who I will meet one day, remember you still need to come down so that we can experience AmeriCandy in all it's goodness! And all the other amazing bloggers who take the time out of their busy schedules to leave lovely comments on our blog: Melanie, Wendy, Faye, Aimee, Emma, Mel, Heidi, Keetana, Maja, Mary, Carina, Giselle, Nomes, Tanja, Glass, Summer, Christina, Leanna, Juhina and Ari we really do appreciate it! (Sorry if I've forgotten anyone, we love you all!)

Can I (Rachel) just say ditto to everything Jasprit said above? I would never be able to blog on my own and I couldn't ask for a nicer, smarter (Jasprit is truly the brains behind this blog) more accommodating blogmate! She picks up the slack with commenting if I'm not around or work is slowly sucking the life out of me.  

I have to shout out to all the bloggers Jasprit has mentioned above, as well. And a special thanks to Joy, Keetana, Nick, Heidi, Jenny, Danielle, and Lauren: you ladies always leave such meaningful comments, and have posts that add to and make my TBR insane,  I also want to thank the Arlene and Crystal at Winterhavenbooks.  They are my real life bookfriends in crime, meeting me at one event or another, dishing on our favorite reads, and indulging in our latest book gossip!  I thank all of you for sharing our passion for reading and stories that make an emotional dent. 


So to celebrate our three year blogoversary, we are giving two lucky readers the chance to win one of the 2015 pre-orders below. The Giveaway is open internationally, as long as The Book Depository ships to you, (a list of countries can be found here). Good luck everyone! 



12 Pre-orders up for grabs!
(Click on titles for Goodreads link)






a Rafflecopter giveaway

106 comments:

Cali W. said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!! Congrats!! Here's to three more years. ;) I would love to win Winter by Marissa Meyer because the Lunar Chronicles is one of my favorite series. <3 Thanks for the giveaway.

Felicia said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! I would love to win P.S. I Still Love You for my sister because she's been looking forward to reading it as soon as she finished the first one. <3 Thank you for the giveaway!

Aimee (Aimee, Always) said...

Happy blogoversary, girls! <3 Can I just say, that The Readers Den is one of the first blogs I ever stalked, even way before I started blogging myself. :) So thank you girls for being an inspiration to me, and for remembering me as well. Lots of hugs to you, and more years of fabulous book blogging to come. :D

Melanie said...

Ahh girls happy happy blogversary! You're one of the first blogs I ever followed and I absolutely LOVE the content you put up xD And eeep I'm squeeing now because you mentioned me <3 Right back at ya, girls! <33

Here's to even more fantastic years to come! <33 *attacks you with cake*

Diamond Cronen said...

aww Happy Blogoversary!!! 3 years!! That is amazing! I love your blog— you always have amazing stuff which is why I keep following you guys. Keep up the amazing work lovelies! ooh I'm so excited for a court of thorn and roses and winter ;)
Cheers to another great 3 years!!

-Diamond @ Dee's Reads

Unknown said...

Fall with me or The Fill In Boyfriend bec i love the authors

Jana said...

Congrats on three years! I want to win Winter because it's the book I am most excited for this year! I can't wait for it, but I'll be so sad to say goodbye to The Lunar Chronicles. It's the end of an era. :'( Thanks for the giveaway!

aLilLacey said...

Winter because I've loved all the other books in the series!!!! Happy anniversary Readers Den!

Abby Joy said...

happy blogversary girls! i hope you stay awesome and rock em books! been following this blog since I began blogging and it's really just brilliant and inspiring ;D

Abby Joy said...

The End of Days because #1 most anticipated release!!!!!!!!!!!!!1IM EXCITED SQUEEEE

Keertana said...

Congratulations on THREE YEARS, ladies! <3 You both are among my favorite bloggers and The Reader's Den has grown and blossomed into such an intellectual, reliable, and beautiful space for readers. Your original features, your joint reviews, your beautiful formatting skills (and not to mention this GORGEOUS background that I swoon over every time I visit!)...I'm so happy to have discovered your blog and gotten to know both of you lovely ladies. Your reviews never steer me wrong and neither has your friendship so a huge congratulations for making it to the three-year mark and here is to many, MANY more! :)

Faye M. said...

Awww~ I love your comments on my blog, too, girls! They're insightful and given such thought and I absolutely appreciate them. Congratulations on three years! You both have become very established in our community, and a beacon to look up to :) May you continue to prosper in the years to come! >:D<

Faye at The Social Potato

Anita Yancey said...

Happy Blogoversary! I would like to have Suddenly One Summer by Julie James, because I am a big fan of her books. Thanks for having the giveaway.

Brandie said...

Happy Anniversary ladies!! I love your blog and reviews. :)

I'm really excited for PS, I still love you. Been putting off reading the first book in anticipation!

erin said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! Here's wishing you many, many more ;) I'd pick the Julie James book, just b/c I've read such great reviews for this series. Thanks so much for the fun giveaway!

Elizabeth said...

This is probably the most heartfelt anniversary post I've ever read! I've really loved reading your posts over the past year, so congrats on a whole 3 years and here's to seeing you around for a fourth!

Dana said...

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!! The Readers Den is one of the blogs that I have been loved from the beginning that I started blogging. Your blog is incredible and I can't wait to see what is to come!

Jenny said...

Has it seriously been 3 years already? I can't believe it! You ladies are absolutely amazing, I count my life better off having e-met you (one day let's do it for real!), and stopping by your blog or reading one of your comments never fails to bring a smile to my face. Let's go for 3 more years!!!!! *group hug*

SarleneS said...

Happy Blogoversary Jasprit and Rachel!! Thank you for shaing your book reviews with us. I've come across so many great reads because of you two.

Rachel, so glad we've been able to meet up and become partners in book crime. :) I've really enjoyed all of the events we've been able to attend together. XD

Wendy Darling said...

Darling girls! Happy happy happy blogoversary, I'm so happy for you and happy that I know you. Here's to many more!!

Wendy @ The Midnight Garden

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!
I would love to win Crushed bt Lauren Layne!!!

Valentina B-v said...

Happy Blogoversary!! I would love to win Winter by Marissa Meyer because I read the other books of the series and I like them. Thanks for the giveaway! (Valentina -on the raffle)

Carl Scott said...

Happy Blogoversary, here's to many more! My first choice right now would be End of Days, I love Susan Ee's stories. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblings said...

Yeah! the Big three year milestone. Thanks so much for your kind words. I adore your blog and think you ladies are fantastic. I am thrilled that I have been with you for almost the whole three years. Here is to many more years of blogging and great books.

Jane said...

Happy Blogoversary. I would love to win Julie James' "Suddenly One Summer because this book is not part of the FBI/US Attorney series, but will have familiar faces.

miki said...

i would love a court of thorns roses because i love sra j maas's writing style) or teh book from jennifer armentrout ( same reason)
happy blogoversary and thank you for sharing with us!

Ruby Jo @ Bookishly Ruby said...

Happy Blogoversary!! *throws confetti* I wish you many, many more blogoversaries :D I'd like to win The Fill In Boyfriend. I really like the premise.

Thais Pampado said...

Happy Blogoversary!
I'm not sure, maybe I would pick A Court of Thorns and Roses, or maybe End of Days, because I've heard great things about both authors!

Carina Olsen said...

Omg, YAAAY :D Happy blogoversary girls. <3 So happy you have been blogging for three years already :D I adore you both so much. And I love reading your posts. You are both all kinds of amazing :) Thank you for being here. <3 Fingers crossed you will both be blogging for many more years :) And omg, gorgeous giveaway. <3 Thank you so much :D I would love to win The Raven King. <3 As I am dyyying to read it. One of my most favorite series. Sigh. GANSEY :D Anyway. Thank you both for sharing. <3 I love you.

Cassandra! :D said...

Winter. So much.
Happy blogoversary :)

Jasprit said...

Awww thank you Aimee, you're so sweet! We love popping around your blog too! :)

Jasprit said...

Thank you Melanie, we couldn't have made it this far without people like yourself stopping by and commenting :)

Jasprit said...

Thank you so much Keertana, I love that we started blogging around the same time and that we're both still here. Your reviews are of course just the best, and I love being able to add fabulous books to my tbr thanks to you! :)

Jasprit said...

Thank you so much for you lovely comment Faye, you are an amazing reviewer yourself and we've always looked up to you and your wonderful blog!

Jasprit said...

The first book was Brandie, so I hope you enjoy it once you pick it up :)

Jasprit said...

I know the years have flown by Jenny! We're thrilled to have gotten to know you and have you by our side the entire time. Yes to meeting up, I so need to make a trip to the States one day *hugs*

Jasprit said...

Thank you so much Wendy, we're so happy that we were able to get to know you and your wonderful blog too! :)

Jasprit said...

Thank you so much Arlene, you're the sweetest! Your reviews are amazing too! I love that you and Rachel get to hang in real life too! :)

Jasprit said...

Thank you so much Heidi, I'm so thrilled that we've known you from the beginning too. We appreciate all the lovely comments that you've left for us! :)

Jasprit said...

Thank you so much Carina! We love that we've got to know you and your wonderful blog over the the last year, we love your enthusiasm for the books you, you have certainly convinced me to give Meyer's series a go, so thank you! :)

Michelle said...

Happy Blogoversary!! My third blogoversary was this month too... and it's so cool to see the other people who started the same time I did, because there are a lot of us celebrating 3 years in March :) Congrats!

BookOwl93 said...

Congrats The Reader's Den on your three year blogoversary! I hope there are many, many more years to come for this beloved blog and many great and amazing books to read as well! :)

If I were to win, I would either choose The Fill-in Boyfriend by Kasie West or P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han. I really want one of those two and only if I won would I force myself to choose one. Until then I'll cross my fingers! ^_^

sha said...

Happy Blogoversary ladies! Yay for 3 consecutive years of book blogging. I know it wasn't easy to manage, I've been there too. So here's to wishing you guys more years of book blogging. Don't ever stop doing it. :)

I'll definitely choose ACoTaR.

Mary Preston said...

Congratulations & Thank You!!

SUDDENLY ONE SUMMER sounds like a wonderful read.

Rashika said...

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY LADIES <3

I am so glad to have gotten to know you too, Jasprit! To think at one point I was actually kind of scared to talk to you! :P You're one of the nicest people I know and I am SO SO glad to have you as a friend. I love randomly snapping you things, and tweeting about books, and doing buddy reads and even fangirling over Scandal. I totally need to catch up to that show though so there is that.

It makes me so happy to see you ladies complete your three years! Three cheers for three years! And here is to many more great years *high fives* <3 *hugs* *blows kisses*

YOU GO GIRLSS *throws confetti* *throws cake*

The Undomestic Fangirl said...

A Court of Thorns and Roses! I want to win that one and finally be able to read it at last.

Leanna Elle said...

Congratulations on THREE YEARS Jasprit & Rachel! Awesome blog and definitely one of my fave dailies! :) Thank you for the amazing giveaway! xx

Leanna Elle said...

p.s: If I win my pick is the new Jenny Han! To All the Boys...was my fave book of 2014! Can't wait to read this one!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary, ladies! You two have such an amazing blog; I always look forward to seeing what reviews you've posted (new romance recs, FTW!) and learning what you all are up to. You've become such good friends over the last few months, and I'm so thankful for that. <3

As for the giveaway: I have no idea what book to pick! Probably whichever one comes out first that I really want to read haha.

Anonymous said...

So many lovely options. I love Kasie West, but I've got to go with Winter for the book above that I'm most looking forward to, and would like to win.

Anonymous said...

Aww! You guys just made me so happy with your mention! :) I've loved your blog since the beginning and I still remember how we bonded over our love for Sophie Kinsella's Can You Keep a Secret, Jasprit and Rachel with me moving to the US. You guys are definitely two of my closest and best blogging friends. And haha, Jasprit. I swear that only happens when I'm loving a book! We need to buddy read something soon too! :)

Congratulations on the wonderful 3 years and here's to many many many many more! Your reviews and recommendations are the best.
As for the question, what a difficult choice! Possibly End of Days or Burn! :)
Thanks for the giveaway, ladies!

Amanda Gray said...

I said my congratulations on Instagram, but I'd like to say it again, great news girls, you should be really proud! I love what you girls do and how fantastically you do it, and it makes me proud to be following you! Keep up the amazingness, and blog because you love it! :)

Megan @ Reading Books Like a Boss said...

Happy Blogoversary, ladies!!! Looking forward to many more years of books from you!

Anonymous said...

Happy blogoversary! May you have many more years of fabulous books and blogging ahead.

[Winter! A Court of Thorns and Roses! Lair of Dreams! The Raven King! End of Days! So many lovelies to choose from!]

Tanja - Tanychy said...

Ladies Happy Blogoversary!!!! You are amazing and I'm so glad to call you friends :) I truly hope that we'll celebrate 10000 blogoversaries more ;)

Tanja - Tanychy said...

Also thank you so much for mention :****

oh and I'd like to win A Court of Thorns and Roses :)

Mel@Thedailyprophecy said...

And I will not stop commenting ;) <3 CONGRATULATIONS. On to 4 years!

roro said...

Congratulations and happy cake day . *hugs*

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary! That's always a wonderful thing to hear. I'm glad your still at it. I love reading reviews from you. I would love to win The Fill In Boyfriend by Kasie West. Why? Because it's Kasie West! I absolutely love everything she has written. She hasn't let me down yet. Thank you so much for sharing the love.

Shooting Stars Mag said...

I think I'd go with Winter- love the cover.

Happy Blogoversary to you two. Three years is very exciting! :)

-Lauren

Unknown said...

Fall With Me because I just love this series by Jennifer Armentrout! Happy Blogoversary! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

Maryam Dinzly. said...

Happy Blogoversary! :)
I understood how you feel, because I completely missed my own blogoversary sigh :(

Anyway, I would totally love to have ACOTAR, because Sarah J Maas is an amazing author, and I've been a fan since like FOREVER.

Siiri said...

EEEEEEP GIRLS <333 I love you dearly and thanks so much for the shout out, Jazzy! (PS it's funny that you mentiones Scandal, because I'm watching the PalyFest panel with them and they're all such cutie pies :')) Thank YOU two for introducing me to some of my favorite reads and being so humbling, lovely and absolutely wonderful. I love your reviews, opinions and talking to you! Happy blogoversary, loves! *hugs*

smiles said...

Happy happy blogoversary to you all!! Three years is awesome to still have it up and running and loving every minute of it :D

If I won, I think I'd like to check out Lair of Dreams. It looks kinda cool and different from what I've been reading lately. Plus, it'll let me check out a new-to-me author!

Unknown said...

Happy 3 year Blogoversary you two!!! Wishing you many more happy years of blogging. :D

Anonymous said...

I'm a bit late, but happy blogoversary, girls & wish you many more years of blogging and amazing books! :)

Thanks for the giveaway! If I have to choose, then let it be ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas.

Rachel said...

Happy Blogoversary gals!! I absolutely LOVE your blog; you two write amazing posts, and you're the sweetest <3333

Elizabeth Chang said...

Maybe The Fill-In Boyfriend? I haven't read anything from Kasie West before, but I hear she is a great author

Nomes said...

So glad you guys are still blogging ~ you're one of my faves :) congrats on your blogoversary x Nomes

Allie @ Little Birdie Books said...

YOU LITTLE BLOGGING PROFESSIONALS! Three years? Holy heck that's just . . . well, now I feel like a wittle bitty blogging baby haha.

OMG AND YES AMERICANDY. AND COMICON TOOO. We need to do all the things and eat all the things. Seriously. Let's make this happen asap. We would be hilarious in person together.

(I am trying not to spazz out over the fact that Raven King AND Winter is on that list. Can't. Breathe. Must. Not. Scream.)

Jess said...

Congratulations on 3 years! Here's to many more! Also big thank you for the lovely mention and the giveaway! I have no idea what I'd choose if I won out of these pretties :) xx

Dianne said...

Yay! Happy 3 years! I can't believe you only got started 3 years ago because even before I started mine 2 years ago, I've been lurking in here. Wee! I'd love to win A Court of Thorns and Roses! *fingers crossed*

Unknown said...

Happy 3rd Blogoversary Guys! It's amazing that you've been going on for three years. I can't even get my blog started. Keep up the great work. I'm torn between two books. PS. I love you and Winter! Why must you torture me? lol.

Ksenia said...

Happy Blogoversary Jasprit & Rachel!!

The Readdicts said...

Happy blogoversary, Jasprit and Rachel! You two rock at what you do, and here's wishing you many, many more blogoversaries. Keep blogging and keep rocking! <3

Sarika @ The Readdicts

Sarika Patkotwar said...

Oh, I would love to win P.S. I Still Love You as Jasprit has piqued my curiosit from the raving about the book. Also, it's an excuse to finally buy To All the Boys that I Have Loved. *winks* Thank you for the giveaway, girls!

Arjun Randhawa said...

I want to win P.S. I still love you and The Fill in Boyfriend - because they're YA! *WOOOOHOOOOOO* Cheers! ;)

Isabel R. said...

P.S. I Love You by Jenny Han. It's refreshing to read about an Asian protagonist. I could really relate to her.

Ari (Reading After Midnight) said...

It's been 3 years already? Oh my, time flies so fast!
I've been traveling these past days, so I wish you a belated happy blogversary and keep rocking because you do it so well! Have fun with the blog and the books and everything else in your life, you are the best!

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!! I would love to win The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater because I love the Raven Boys series and all the characters/situations!! Thanks for the great giveaway!! :)

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!!! I would love to win Suddenly One Summer because I am a big fan of Julie James! :))) Anyway, I would like to thank you for this wonderful giveaway! Cheers for many more years! 😊

Tiffany Holme said...

A Court of Thornes and Roses for sure. The why... Well honestly I can't say it's because I loved her previous series because I have yet to read it. However, when I read that it was a blend of Beauty and the Beast with the Fae... Well I was intrigued to say the least.
Happy Blogoversary <3 Three years that is just wonderful and hopefully there will be many more to come :)

Rafflecopter name: Elizabeth Holme

Lauren @ Love is not a triangle said...

HAPPY THREE YEARS TO YOU LOVELY LADIES! You make this blogging world a lot sweeter. I am thankful to both of you - for your comments and book discussions and Rachel for your loathing of love triangles with me :). Too many books on this list to decide which one but BURN and THE RAVEN KING are standing out to me. Can't believe those series are ending. xo

Reading Away The Days said...

The Fill in boyfriend because I have never read a Kasie West book.

Megan @ reading away the days

Texas Book Lover said...

Congrats on threev years! Wishing you many,, many more years!

I'd pick Suddenly One Summer bubby Julie James. I love this series. Every book so far has been terrific.

Unknown said...

I would pick either P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han or A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas because I love the authors. They are one of my favorites and I'm looking forward to their book. Thank you so much and Happy 3 Year Blogoversary! :)

Stephanie @ Bookfever said...

I'd probably pick A Court of Thorns and Roses because I'm very curious about it and that cover looks amazing!

Happy 3rd blogoversary and thanks for the giveaway! =)

Unknown said...

Happy Blogoversary!! *throws confetti*
I would choose Winter by Marissa Meyer or The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater to complete my series. Thank you for the amazing giveaway! :)

Ashfa said...

Happy blogoversary!!
I'd probably pick A Court of Thorns and Roses or Winter.

Sarah (Escaping Through Books) said...

Happy Blogoversary! I'd love to win P.S. I Love You because I love Jenny Han's books. Also, I am so happy that these book covers feature Asian cover models :-)

M said...

Congratualations on three years! Wow! I would totally choose the pre-order of The Raven King! Are you kidding me?! I am SO excited to see how the series ends! It's one of my favorites.

Unknown said...

I'd love to win The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West.

Unknown said...

HAppy blogoversary! :)
I'd love to win A Court of Thorns and Roses because I've been reading amazing things about it and the cover is gorgeous!

Bube said...

Happy Blogoversary,to many more! :)
I'd love to win P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han,or Suddenly One Summer by Julie James,or Crushed by Lauren Layne,or The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West :D
Thanks for the great giveaway!

bookbunny68 said...

The Fill-In Boyfriend. I've read 4 books by West and have enjoyed them all. You have so many good books to chose from I could take any (or all) of them.

Freya Oliver said...

I would love to win A Court of Thorns and Roses. I love retelling fairy tales.
Happy Blogoversary

Unknown said...

Congratulations! You are so kind to host this beautiful giveaway! I'd like to win Winter, The Raven King, Lair of Dreams or The End Of Days, I just can't decide because I'm a fan of all these series! ;)

Unknown said...

P.S I Love You :) Because, I love Jenny Han and I'm so excited to read the sequel of To All The Boys I've Loved Before.

Jaime Lester said...

Happy, Happy Birthday #3! That is an awesome feat! I am having a wrestling match in my head between The Raven King and A Court of Thorns and Roses! Thank you so much for the AWESOME giveaway!

lea said...

Fall with me or Sweet, becuase I love reading books by these two authors :)

Gigi said...

Winter! I'm obssess with The Lunar Chronicles and I need to know what is going to happen next with Cinder and everybody :D
(Ileana A.-rafflecopter)

Unknown said...

Court of Thorns and Roses

sarah said...

Happy three year blogoversary! And to many more:) I would pick Court of Thorns and Roses because I can't wait to read the start of Sarah J. Maas new series. I have loved her other books in the Throne of Glass series and think this one will be awesome too.
sarah s in rafflecopter

Unknown said...

I'd like Winter by Marissa Meyer because I LOVED the other books

karin said...

i'd love to win the fill in boyfriend because it looks like a sweet,romantic book :)

_Sandra_ said...

Happy, happy happy blogoversary and wishing you many more amazing to come.
I would most likely pick either The Raven King or Burn absolutely in love with both series.
Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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