Follow Friday, Book Blogger Hops and Giveaway Reminder!

Exciting times today- I have a day off because it's my mom's birthday HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom!! 

So I have some more time to get into Follow Friday and the Book Blogger Hop that I wouldn't have normally because of work.
Firstly is the Book Blogger Hop which has become somewhat of a phenom (it get over 300 hoppers a week)and a meme I truly enjoy.The Book Blogger Hop is hosted over at Crazy for Books and this week's question is

Do you use a rating system for your reviews and if so, what is it and why?

I do use a rating system which I quite enjoy. It's different words that I use in everyday life to describe different things. From Meh to Giggity (courtesy of Quagmire a la Family Guy). You can see my full system here. I want to get my blog design changed...a change which I've been going on and on for some time now. When that happens I hope to change my rating system as well. Not that I don't like it, I just feel it's time for a change. I really enjoy them and lurve seeing how different bloggers come up with or have their own rating systems...it's all about getting creative!

I haven't participated in Follow Friday for some time now and well with this being a rare day off...WHY NOT! It's hosted by the ever awesome Parajunkee and to take part in and learn more about Follow Friday click here.

Lastly a reminder about the I HEART Jeremy Giveaway. It's been extended till 28th Sept. Yep that's practically an month's extension. I've had a few requests for the extension to allow everyone the opportunity to fully take part in the giveaway task. So for those of you who didn't know about it before or have know but time hasn't been on your side; you can get well into it now!


Happy Hopping and Following Everyone!

Blog Hop also The I HEART The Jeremy Giveaway extended!

Work often means I tend to join this party a little on the late side. I say a little but really I am quite late here. Nonetheless clichés  permitting better late than...
I do enjoy a good Book Blogger Hop though the timing doesn't always suit me. The Book Blogger Hop is hosted over at Crazy for Books and this weeks question is

How many blogs do you follow?

Well I follow a fair few. Since you might be looking for a precise amount, I'm afraid I can't give you one as it's about to change considering I'm ff hopping s soon as I post this. It's around 150 I think.
Trouble is I don't get to as many as I want to daily cause I get home pretty late and well life often gets in the way and dictates the pace at which I blog let alone follow.
I do have a few that I'm addicted to and check out almost daily. Generally with all the blogs I follow even though I may not leave comments...I'm reading. I'm still working on my time management skills to get it all together. Ha!

Also I'm hosting a giveaway. The I HEART Jeremy Giveaway. I've had a few emails for extensions so I thought why not a few more weeks...considering there's a task involved. So feel free to get in there!

As always Happy Hopping....

Giveaway: I ♥ The Jeremy

Well I did say the best way to spread the love of this book, was to host a giveaway so I teamed up with Jo, the author and here we are. I'm officially hosting one- my very first and hopefully not the last.


We decided to make it more than just a simple entry...we thought it would fun if there was more involved. So the brilliance of Jo shone threw when he suggested a sort of Q & A. We ask a question and you provide the correct answer. Exciting right?!


So here's the question:
Which famous housewife does Mrs Bulging Bosoms resemble?
You can find the answer here: The Jeremy on fReado


Prizes:

• One winner will receive a paperback copy of the book.
• Two other winners will receive one digital version of the book each.

Deadline: Saturday 28th August and the winners will be announced on Monday 30th August.
This giveaway is International yep...you heard me open to EVERYONE! For extra entries and to submit your answer, simply fill in the form below. Good Luck!!


The Weekend-Snaps of the Jeremy Quick Links:
Review ♥ Guest Post ♥ Interview ♥ Jo on Twitter ♥ Jo's WP Blog ♥

The Weekend-Snaps of the Dragon Begins plus Smashwords Discount Code

Here we go everyone....this is the start of this weekend's mini event showing some lurve for The Jeremy-Snaps of the Dragon by Jo S. Wun.


So what's in store for you guys this weekend? Well here's a mini itinerary:

• Welcome post...which is what your'e reading and Smashword's discount.
• Full review of The Jeremy.i.e. the long version, that I was too chicken to post.
• A Jo S. Wun guest post- very excited about that I haven't even read it myself yet.I won't until it's posted.
• Interview with the author :)
• Kick off of The Jeremy Giveaway.

To get you in the mood for the rest of the event and giveaway, I thought it best to let you know about the discount for the ebook version of The Jeremy over at Smashwords. Just in case you have an ereader at hand and you don't win the giveaway, or you just want to start reading it now you can grab yourself  a digital copy and at a discounted price too! Who doesn't lurve a discount!

Promotional price: $1.49Coupon Code: KF86TExpires: September 1, 2010

The eBooks are available in these formats:

Mobi (Kindle)

Epub (open industry format, good for Stanza reader, others)

PDF (Adobe Reader, Foxit Reader, etc.)

LRF (Sony Reader)

The prices are in US dollars.



Also do take part in the Book Blogger Hop, it's a great way to channel the book blogosphere...a la Crazy for Books.


Music & Reading: Well I simply cannot get them to mix. One's just as distracting as the other. I lurve music so I tend to forget I'm reading and sing along or dance around to my tunes.


Natural/normal background noise like family, TV etc. doesn't really impede my reading...music is another story.

The Weekend-Snaps of the Dragon Giveaway plus Hop!

As some of you may know I will be hosting MY FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY here next weekend. From Friday 6th July- Sunday 8th August (the giveaway itself will run longer). I had to change the date from this weekend because I won't be around to look after it properly. Its will be a mini event over the three days:

The Weekend-Snaps of the Jeremy

It will focus on the book The Jeremy-Snaps of the Dragon, it's author Jo S. Wun and culminate in a giveaway!

To have a chance at winning-there's a little competition...well things must be kept a lil interesting after all. Also look out for the button I'm making in my sidebar too!


Book Blogger Hop time!

Book Blogger Hop courtesy Crazy for Books

International Giveaways of note!

Sabrina at About Happy Books is hosting a giveaway to celebrate her B'day!

Until July 15 2010 (her birthday)  you can enter her birthday giveaway and three lucky winners will each win one book of their choice that costs up to 12 Euro (or books as long as they are under 12 Euro).

For the hows and where to enter>>GO HERE!

Win ARC of Matched by Ally Condie

Only Sexy Books Allowed is hosting this amazing giveaway! I totally want this book!

Wanna score this one> Follow the link. 

Paranormoal 5 GIVEAWAY!

Regina aka The Under Cover Book Lover is having an awesome review. What are the prizes? Well:


Nightshade - Andrea Cremer (ARC)
Paranormalcy - Kiersten White (ARC)
The Eternal Ones - Kirsten Miller (ARC)
Halo - Alexandra Adornetto (ARC)
Pegasus - Robin McKinley (ARC)


AND 

FIVE packs of 5 gum:
Zing (Bubble) 
Cobalt (Peppermint)
Flare (Cinnamon)
Lush (Tropical)
Rain (Spearmint)


Fancy your chances; then go here to enter.