Book Chick City: Month in Review: September '09

Month in Review: September '09

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 | Posted by Book Chick City |

As you can see my new blog design/banner is complete! Yay!! I *love* it and I hope you do too! It has taken four weeks to get to this point and I'm really pleased. I'm a perfectionist and can be very picky but the illustrator was just so patient and did everything I requested - I think she has done an amazing job. My hubby helped me with the navi-bar and I managed to sort out all the colours etc. I'm really pleased with the finished result. Let me know what you think! I have also created a button, so take one if you want, you can find it on my side bar.

I honestly can't believe that September is over. This year is just flying by. Shops are full of Christmas decorations and isles are full of Christmas chocolates and goodies already. We haven't even had Halloween or Guy Fawkes night yet. Ah well...

So, on with my month in review. September was an ok month with regards to my reading, although due to illness and breaks away I did not read as much as I needed to and I didn't really make a dent in my reading challenges. I'm hoping October will be a better month, especially as my All Hallows Eve starts Thursday!! I am very excited about it and have lots of reviews, guest posts, interviews and giveaways. I hope you enjoy it and participate by leaving lots of lovely comments, especially for my guests. I will be posting more about what is to come tomorrow.

General Book Chick City News:

• Sadly I didn't make the shortlist for BBAW: Best New Blog *sniffles*. I was disappointed, for a day, and then I just had a blast with all the activities, amazing giveaways and finding lots of new blogs. I really enjoyed my first BBAW and look forward to next year. I also wrote an 'end of the BBAW' post and listed all the fab new blogs I found. You can view it here.

• I did, however, receive 11 blog awards from my fellow bloggers. So thank you for thinking of me, it really means a lot.

• BCC was over at Lost in Books at the beginning of the month, where I participated in her 20 Questions feature. It was fun answering all her questions and I hope you got to know me a little better. If you didn't manage to see the post then you can see it here.

• I am quickly approaching 600 followers on Twitter and 200 on my blog, which is amazing. So, thank you to all who follow me!

Books Read/Reviewed: 10 (2 guest reviews)

• Babymoon by Melanie La'Booy

• Ruined by Paula Morris

• Star Stuck by Anne-Marie O'Connor (guest review: Carla - The Crooked Shelf)

• Gifted - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow by Marilyn Kay (guest review: Liz - My Favourite Books)

• Bloody Good by Georgia Evans

• Monster Republic by ben Horton

• The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff

• The Devouring by Simon Holt

• Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom

• Frostbite by Kelley Armstrong

Author Interviews: 4

• Lucy Diamond

• Malorie Blackman

• Brooke Morgan

• Jane Costello

Favourite Book Read This Month: Monster Republic by Ben Horton

Reading Challenges 2009 - Progress Report:

- Suspense & Thriller Challenge: 1 read, 11/12 to go

- Sookie Stackhouse Challenge: not started, 9/9 to go

- Everything Austen: I watched, 4/5 to go

- Romance Reading Challenge: not started, 5/5 to go

- Guardian's 1000 Novel Challenge: not started, 10/10 to go

- Books vs Movie's Challenge: 1 read/watched, 4/5 to go

- Stephanie Plum Challenge: not started, 15/15 to go

- Lisa Jackson Challenge: not started, 25/25 to go

- 100+ Reading Challenge: 32 read, 68/100 to go

- L.J. Smith: The Vampire Diaries Challenge: not started, 5/5 to go

So, what was your month like?

Labels: Month in Review 2009

31 comments:

LovesSam said...: YAY, congrats, the new blog looks amazing.

I am having some blog ency right now, so go you!!! Well done on all your followers, you deserve it : ); 30 September 2009 08:13
Ms Ulat Buku said...: absolutely love the new look.; 30 September 2009 09:25
Becky said...: Your new header is beautiful. I love it.
You've had an amazingly busy month. I wonder what delights October will bring.; 30 September 2009 10:23
Leontine said...: I really dig the new look of your blog and what a way to end your September month!! I have been doing a bit more reading as to doing blog activities. The fall is setting in the Netherlands and it is one of my favorite reading seasons. Just to snuggle on the couch while wind is howling and rain pours down...loving it :); 30 September 2009 10:29
Sandy Nawrot said...: Oh Carolyn, I LOVE the new look! Very chic! That would be my dream, to someday have someone design my blog for me. But I'm not holding my breath!

September was a busy month for me too. BBAW was all kinds of fun. I had some sadness as well, but realized a gazillion of us were all in the same boat, and quickly got over it. You have to feel good about how far you've come in such a short time. And 200 followers! Are you kidding me? That is awesome!; 30 September 2009 10:38
Catriona said...: I love the new look :) its so pretty! I love it :) xx; 30 September 2009 10:49
Mandi said...: You banner looks fabulous!!!!!; 30 September 2009 11:45
Dot said...: Congratulations! The new blog looks lovely, I love the new header!!; 30 September 2009 13:24
Juju from Tales of Whimsy said...: OMG
The new header is beautiful!
I love it!
Congrats.
It looks gorgeous!; 30 September 2009 13:28
Literate Housewife said...: I'm fairly knew to your blog, so I don't remember exactly what it used to look like, but I love what you have now!; 30 September 2009 13:54
Casey said...: Wow! I absolutely LOVE you new layout!! Especially the header and the colors. Congrats!; 30 September 2009 14:03
Tynga said...: Wa new banner is so pretty!
I'm adding your new button to my blog =); 30 September 2009 15:35
Ruby said...: WOW! Lovin' the new banner! Go girl! Hope to have such a successful blog one day! Keep up the good work!

x.; 30 September 2009 15:57
TJ said...: Nice new layout. :); 30 September 2009 16:12
ann marie said...: Loving the new blog and header and what a way to end the month of September. I'm looking forward to what you have in store for next month :); 30 September 2009 17:07
Sassy Brit said...: Hi, it is lovely! Congrats, your blog looks marvelous.

I'm still finishing off my monthly round up though, I'll be able to tell you eventually, how it went! :)

Sassy
:); 30 September 2009 17:53
bookalicious said...: Loving the new look, it's fantastic!; 30 September 2009 18:56
Lauren said...: Way to go on all those followers! I also have to say, your header looks amazing. It makes me want to try a little harder with my blog design too. Great job!; 30 September 2009 19:55
The Book Vixen said...: Wow, your new layout rocks! Very clean and tidy. I likey!!; 30 September 2009 22:01
Ryan G said...: Love the new look. I'm so jealous now :-); 1 October 2009 01:29
Ryan G said...: I have a award for you when you get a chance.; 1 October 2009 04:40
Kathleen said...: The redesign looks fantastic!!!; 1 October 2009 04:54
Alexia561 said...: Oh wow...totally love the new look!; 1 October 2009 04:58
Smokinhotbooks said...: Now I want pink hair! BTW you should have been nominated for BBAW, how rude!; 1 October 2009 06:36
Tam @ Bailey's and Books said...: I love the new look. Everyone seems to be getting a makeover, I might have to think about this (at least for 2010).

What a great month you had. Congrats.

Here’s how my September looked.; 1 October 2009 14:05
Mishel said...: I love LOVE love the new look. When I saw your new pic on twitter I was like "so cute!!"

I thought I was way behind in finding out because I've had a hard time visiting blogs lately but alas, you posted this yesterday so I'm not too far behind.

Sounds like another fabulous month for you dear. I look forward to your All Hallow's Eve celebration =); 1 October 2009 19:51
~Mary said...: Love the new look!; 2 October 2009 03:38
Sheila (bookjourney) said...: I love the new header - very cool!; 2 October 2009 04:21
Jessica Lawlor said...: woooo! you did so good this month...OH, and the header is amazing!

good luck in october!; 4 October 2009 04:14
Beth F said...: Love the look! Good job!; 4 October 2009 21:52
Anna said...: Love the new design! Looks like you had a good month of reading.

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric; 5 October 2009 19:04