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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Sharing Beyond Books #94 Comment Giveaway April 6, 2013

Hello, Welcome to SBB.

Our weather is still on the cool side but there are lots of signs of spring in the air -- especially pollen!

Thank you to all who shared last week.

I loved the different childhood books that were shared. Nancy Drew got four mentions and Enid Blyton got three. I had to look up Enid Blyton and those look like great books for kids. The Little House series also got several mentions. I had almost forgotten the Dick and Jane books mentioned by Carol L! And nrlymrtl picked the Choose Your Own Adventure books. I really loved those too but they were books I purchased for my kids. :-)

Interestingly, the items mentioned purchased most for the Easter weekend were chocolate and books. Commentors purchased items for others more than themselves. Several had Easter dinners or breakfast.
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The Winner from SBB #93 comments is: #8 nrlymrtl, who can make a book choice from the ARC/Review titles, Christmas titles or Love titles - all linked near the end of the post. Please let me know your choice by completing the WINNER FORM.

WEEK #94 Questions

Q1. Abby asks: Do you exercise??
A: We-eelll. I try to exercise and need to do more! I use a stationary bicycle for up to half an hour two to three times a week -- when I am being good. During spring to fall months I fast walk 2 miles if I get into the practice of it. During the summer I try to swim about once a week. I like to listen to audiobooks while doing walking or cycling and often wish I could think of a way to listen while swimming!
Image found at Cartoon Sample Gallery.

Q2. My bookish Question this week: Do you look at/post/like cover reveals??
A: I barely have time to post and look at memes and book reviews. I just don't have time to post or visit on cover reveals. However sometimes it is fun when authors show alternative covers.  
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Thanks to those who are sending in Questions. DON'T BE SHY! Surely everyone has a Q or two you'd like to ask. Input suggestions in this Suggested Question Form. At the end of each month I draw from the suggestions I used during the month and that person will get a book choice or GC. I thank everyone for submitting questions. Thanks for sending in questions! We can always use fresh questions.
I forgot last week to announce the Question Contributor winner for March: Those whose questions were used were: MaryP, nrlymrtl, Becky, Carol L and Emily.  Random.org picked #5 so Emily gets a book pick or GC.

Your turn to share:

Q1. Abby asks: Do you exercise??

Q2. My bookish Question this week: Do you look at/post/like cover reveals??

SBB Comment Winners can choose a selection from the new Valentine and "Love" books  or the new Christmas Giveaway Books. Also I have added the Updated ARC/Review List now.
 

SBB Rules:
a) Must be a follower.
b) Share a comment on any (or all) of the two/three questions above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.

I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made by Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10 PM central.

21 comments:

  1. I should exercise, but don't. No excuses except I don't have enough motivation.

    I like posting and seeing cover reveals. They are simple to post, and fun to read.

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  2. 1. Excuse me while I look up the word "exercise" in my dictionary ... *gulps in shock* I would NEVER do such a horrible thing!? Joking aside, I'm really not into sports. At all. I do walk a lot, but I guess that's generally a European thing with small distances and all.

    2. I don't care for cover reveals at all, especially when some book covers are suddenly all over the blogosphere at the same time.

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  3. 1. I usually walk on a treadmill, as well as swim in the sea...sometimes a swimming pool. :)

    2. I don't post cover reveals, but I read other blogs that do so.

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  4. 1. My exercise is a daily walk with my hubby!.

    2. Except for that compare covers between the U.S. and the U.K., I skip reading cover reveals.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  5. 1. I do Zumba 2-3 times a week (twice a week in class, once a week on the Wii), and yogo 1-2 times a week. I also do a bit a strength a few times a week and love walking my dog.
    2. I like looking at cover reveals, but I don't actively seek them out or post them myself.

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  6. Q1: I don't exercise like I did when I was younger and lived near my mom. I used to go for walks almost every night. Now the only exercise I get is at work depending if I'm walking from one area to another area and back.
    Q2: I love seeing the cover reveals and reading if the author like it themselves or if had any say in how the cover will look.

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  7. 1: I exercise if you count taking dance classes. I don't exercise in a gym though.

    2: I don't really follow them, but if I stumble across one I will check it out. :)

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  8. First, thank you! This is my second win on your blog. Hooray!

    I try to exercise and when I am in the habit, I enjoy it. But since ankle surgery in Feb. I have not been in the habit. Naughty me.

    I don't pay too much attention to cover reveals, but I do like seeing alternative covers - especially foreign covers. Very interesting what appeals where.

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  9. 1) not a lot becaus eit's hard to find something i cando with my health

    2) sometimes but i get easily bored when all the book i folllow post teh same cover at the same time

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  10. I walk for exercise and continue to do my postop leg exercises for my knee replacement. And, I use my exercycle.

    I really don't pay much attention to cover reveals. They are just pictures to me.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  11. 1. I walk every day. I walk for pleasure & to run errands. We rarely use the car.

    2. I don't actually seek out cover reveals, but if I come across them I will have a look.

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  12. 1. I don't exercise but I love to go for a walk.

    2. No to cover reveals.

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  13. Q1. Abby asks: Do you exercise?? I don't exercise, but I need to! The most exercise I get is chasing around my 19 month old. :)

    Q2. My bookish Question this week: Do you look at/post/like cover reveals?? I do post cover reveals, and I like to look at them if they are in a genre I am interested in.

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  14. sometimes look at cover reveals, but only like them if they include a blurb

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  15. I have not exercised much over the winter but with spring here I am going on daily walks and it feels great!

    I do not look at cover reveals.

    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  16. I really try to exercise but months go by and I just get too busy!!!!
    I look at cover reveals and have posted some on my blog. Cover art can be really exceptional!

    cc_clubbs[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  17. 1. I ride a stationary bike because it is the only thing I can do with my horrible knees.

    2. I will occasionally look at them but they don't influence my purchases.

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  18. Q1. Okay....I have a stationary bike but rarely use it. I am a lazy bum no doubt about it. The only exercise I like is brain exercise. Read: reading!

    Q2. I do look at them. Sometimes just out of curiosity. But I don't post them. I can't keep up!

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  19. 1 - not much - I used to go to the local Curves, but stopped going & then it closed
    2 - I look at them & take note if it's a favorite author

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