BBAW Is Coming … And My Intent To Register
by Jenners • 06/14/2010 • Book Talk • 17 Comments
Guess what? It is time to start thinking about Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW)! Last year was my first year participating, and it was a wonderful experience. Not only are there scads of giveaways, fun events, and awards, but you also get to meet new book bloggers from all over the world. I met quite a few of you through BBAW last year, and I can’t wait to meet more book lovers this year.
There are quite a few ways to participate in BBAW, and it is up to you how little or how much you want to join in. The easiest way to join in is simply register for the event, which you can do at the BBAW site. However, before registering, keep in mind that things are a little different than last year. As part of the registration process this year, book bloggers are asked to register their blog for the award category that best fits their blog. (Last year, blogs were nominated by other bloggers.) If you want to better understand the reasoning behind this change, I suggest reading this post, which helped me get over the “immodesty” of registering my own blog for the awards. You can also choose NOT to register your blog for the awards, but I think everyone should at least consider it. Be proud of what you do!
Another way to participate is to volunteer to serve on a panel of judges. I had signed up to do this last year but was unable to participate as my dad died unexpectedly at the start of the judging process. I’m looking forward to volunteering as a judge this year (and, don’t worry, you don’t have to be a judge in a category in which you are nominated).
You can also offer a giveaway during BBAW or join in the various events they run throughout the week. Be sure to follow the BBAW feed to get all the latest news and updates.
My Five Posts for Best Eclectic Book Blog
(And Best Written Book Blog)
So, without further ado, here is my “Official Intent to Register” in the Best Eclectic Book Blog category. After reviewing all the categories, this description seemed to fit my blog best as I don’t really specialize in any one genre of books. Here are the five posts that I’m nominating for consideration, which I feel represent the diversity of the books I read and the diversity of the types of reviews I write. These are also my posts for Best Written Book Blog.
- A Graphic Review: “The Impostor’s Daughter” by Laurie Sandell – A review for a graphic novel written in graphic novel format
- A Review (Of Sorts) Of That Guernsey Potato Peel Book – A review of a historical fiction book written in epistolary form
- Review: “The Unlikely Disciple” by Kevin Roose – A review of a non-fiction book inspired by the 10 Commandments (Note: I did not actually write myself a bunch of comments to myself on this review … rather, this was a result of my short-lived “Disqus” experiment. When I took Disqus off, it saved the comments but made it look like they were all from me.)
- A Review (Of Sorts) Of “Lamb” by Christopher Moore – A review of a fiction book written in the form of a love letter to the author
- Question of the Week: Novels I’d Live In … And Ones I’d Avoid – My only non-review post, this post is one of my “Question of the Week” posts, in which I answer various bookish questions posed by readers or myself and encourage readers to do the same.
Jenners: this is so VERY COOL.
Alright and way to go, mama! I am proud to know you…
WooHoo! Way to go Jenners! You are so going to rock the eclectic blogs!!! I have to get my act together and sign up for the new blogs – I think that's probably the best fit for me this year. sounds like it will be incredible fun!!!
and by the way, I am so sorry about your Dad's passing. Mine passed away April 29th last year…I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. I know it will be a sad day for both of us.
Ah! So many of my favorite bloggers are registering under this category! I'm going to be so torn!
You know you have my vote!
Good luck! But I don't think you'll need it. Your blog is awesome
Oh the fun of "nominating" yourself. If I don't win in the eclectic category, I hope you do!
Jenners, I hope one of these posts you're nominating yourself for is the one that includes the picture of you covered in chocolate. All I remember is that I CRACKED up at that entire post. Or maybe just at the picture. No, it was the whole post.
Going on a search…
Looks like you picked a nice group of posts. Good luck. The week is always a lot of fun.
i hadn't been blogging long when all this happened this last year. A wonderful experience, good luck.
I love it! I always enjoy your reviews and I wish you the best of luck this year.
I think best eclectic book blog is the PERFECT category for you
Good luck Jenners; i love your blog. No plans to enter for me.
I'm glad you included The Unlikely Disciple review – it was my favorite.
While I won't be nominating my blog I will be watching everything from afar and enjoying the discovery of new blogs and bloggers! Good luck with your nomination. I would have a hard time not imagining you making the short list if not winning!
I am too modest..or maybe I think ALL of my post are so great that I could not choose.
Yeah, one of those.
Good luck with the BBAW awards! Sadly I'm going to miss out on the whole thing this year, as I'll be moving at around that time
I can't wait for BBAW. I quite enjoyed the interview swap last year and getting out to see some new blogs.
I new the blue books looked familiar when I was playing with the new blogger layout! LOL. Imitation is the best flattery right? I'm still playing with it and will most likely change it another 10 times. There are so many to choose from.