Anniversary Wishes

"I have been reading this for at least 7 years, maybe more and really enjoy it. It keeps me up on what to read and why".

"May you have another 10, 20, or 30 years~ happy anniversary! I love the Bookreporter!"

"I love, love, love your site! Keep up the good work and congratulations on 10 years!"

"Happy 10th Anniversary! Love reading newsletter and you have so much neat stuff to read."

"Hi, I hope you have many more. I enjoy your website. It is very informative and it gives me a chance to read books by new authors that I would not have read. Keep up the good work."

"Thanks for 10 years of great features, interviews and book reviews. I am a real bibliophile and read more than one book at a time, so your newsletter is like a savory piece of chocolate. Congrats!"

"Happy Anniversary Carol and the gang, I have been with your website for about 5 years. thanks to the internet and your website for the wonderful website. I have learned so much in the past few years about new authors and books. Our book club and I would not have learned so much if it wasn't for your wonderful website.

I have seen your website change and evolve and get better and better as the years go by. the greatest thing is when you even answer me and have given some advise and read our comments. Keep up the great work and may you have many more years to come."

"Carol, I've only been a "member" for about a year and I'm Soooo glad I found your website. I'm a voracious reader -- 5-8 books per month despite having a full time job and serving on two nonprofit boards. Bookreporter.com has pushed me to organize my "to-be-read" list. I used to keep a running list in a little notebook I carried in my purse. Only problem was that there was no organization so I'd have trouble finding what I wanted. Now I use an Excel spreadsheet ... much easier to answer that question I pose each week at the library ..'What do I want to read?" Thank you for helping all of us biblioholics."

"Happy 10th anniversary Carol! I have four young children and don't have the time to read as much as I would like. I really enjoy reading the reviews and compiling my "wish list" for those rare moments when I can enjoy a good book. Hope you have great weather for your fantastic beach trip. Enjoy!"

"Congratulations..... Your site is our favorite. We await each and every news report. Our reading group discovered your site several years ago. We registered immediately. Thanks for providing such enjoyable information." 

"Carol, Wishing you and your wonderful staff a very happy anniversary.  I truly enjoy receiving the newsletter, and increasing my knowledge of the world of literature. My site favorites? Your letters to readers, the features, authors, contests, word of mouth, bestsellers, author bibliographies, and blog. My list of 'books to read' is constantly growing thanks to the many suggestions in your newsletter. May all of you who work so hard to put together this newsletter continue to be inspired and blessed! Thank you....and celebrate your success."          

"Carol, I can't believe that it's been ten years. I've been along for the ride since the beginning on AOL, through some of the initial server problems, to the wonderful, reliable web site that Bookreporter.com now is.

Thank you for turning me on to so many good books.

I hope that we're both around for many more years."

"I could not be left out of wishing all of you a Happy 10th!! I feel like I discovered a buried treasure years ago when I came upon your site. Since then, I have shared my prize with my friends and family, my book clubs, ...even anyone on the beach who is holding a book.

Not only do I love your Word of Mouth --- but I take notes and use them to make a visit to the library more focused. Your Pages magazine was long overdue for the population who consider reading their first hobby.

A big thank you from all your reading readers for making our hobby a real presence on the web and now in print!"

"Dear Carol, I am a newcomer to this website and already I have fallen under its spell! You have a wonderful mix of features, departments, etc. to chose from to appeal to everyone's taste. Your wonderful newsletters keep me up-to-date on all the new books out there. Happy Anniversary to you! I will definitely have your website on my favorites list for a long time to come!"

"I love reading about books almost as I love reading books. This site has helped keep good books in my fingertips. Thanks. Peace and Harmony."

"I love this book site because of the variety of displays, sharing, and book choices. Carol has me hooked on living in the book publishing and publicity world. I love the site, the PAGES magazine, and the contests also. The variety is the best on this book site so it is always interesting to get the mailing. Keep it coming folks!!! I am enjoying it more and more."

"Your site is a favorite with all our Book Discussion Club members. Here's to another wonderful ten years for you and for your readers."

"Happy Anniversary, Carol! I can't believe it has been 10 years since I sat with you and Jesse in the Greenhouse to map out the first TBR site. Please accept my warmest congratulations on an amazing 10 years online. My best to you!"

"Happy 10th Anniversary Carol, and the entire staff of Bookreporter.com! I have been a member since the beginning. My Saturday morning ritual is this: I get up before my husband and kids, put on a pot of coffee and as soon as my first cup is ready, I sit down to indulge in reading the newsletter. I look forward to this quiet time all week to discover new books, and my book "wish list" is growing exponentially. I really enjoy the word of mouth section, and Carol's editorials each week are a pleasure to read. I love hearing about your home life, your work, your sons, and what they are reading...almost like hearing from an old friend. (I only wish I could read as fast and as much as you!) Please keep all the good news coming, and thank you especially for being so reachable. I have emailed a couple times with thoughts or questions, and have always received a very prompt response. You guys and gals are the best!"

"Your web site is about the best there is for forthcoming books. I've subscribed to other sites that give news of upcoming books, but yours is the best. I look forward every week for it and am always ahead of everyone else in getting the very latest in books.
Keep it up!!!!!"

"Your website has become on of my most anticipated places to go to on a Saturday morning. For over 5 years I have sat and been exposed to books and authors that I probably would never have known about. Your Word of Mouth has given me new avenues to discover, and your question of the week has given me the opportunity to connect to you in a unique way. Five years ago, you asked what a reader would read when they were down of going through a difficult time. Since my mother had just recently died, I responded by submitting Janet Evanovich. Imagine my surprise when BookReporter.com's Carol ACTUALLY responded to my email to offer me her condolences. Never underestimate the power of what you do and who you reach.

Thank you for over 5 years of enjoyment. I look forward to many more."

"I have the same things to say as everyone else. This is a delightful newsletter that I anxiously await every Friday evening. It has really expanded my reading list. I love to enter the contests and it's such a rush to win a book! I forgot how I stumbled upon this website but I'm soooo glad I did. I feel like Carol is an old friend. Thanks for the fun and the reading!"

"Thank you for your reviews of mystery, suspense, thriller books. Because of your mentioning a book or author, I have found many books to keep me up late at night!"

"Thank you for the great site. I can't begin to tell you the wonderful titles and authors you have made me aware of. Thank you again."

"It is also the 10th anniversary of our book group, We're Booked! We normally meet in each other's homes but decided that for this year we will meet in a restaurant each month that matches the theme of the book we are discussing that month. A few of our stops have been an Afghan restaurant to discuss The Kite Runner, Chinese for Snow Flower & the Secret Fan, a Victorian Charmer for Girl in Hyacinth Blue. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary!"

"Dear Carole and BookReporter People. I am 77 1/2 years old (can't believe it) and have been an obsessive reader all my life. LOVE the BookReporter and its' new news. always print it out and read your book suggestions consistently. The Thrillers and historical fiction are my favorites . I also love your intimate format of writing. Many thanks for helping to keep me informed and reading til midnight."

"Without you I wouldn't have this stack of sticky notes (with books I want to read, of course) taking up vital space in my wallet. Thank you!"

"I found your wonderful site a few years ago and immediately signed up for the newsletter. It's become one of the highlights of my life. I participate in as many contests as I can and one of my favorite features is Word of Mouth. I have gotten many interesting and thought provoking ideas for books that I would have never thought of reading but for suggestions from other readers I found there.

I wish you continued success and know that you are reaching so many interested readers who value what you are putting out there. I have also shared you with my teen granddaughter and 9 year old grandson who visit kidsreads.com and teenreads.com also. Keep up the good work!"

"The books you have recommended over the year and a half that I signed up for your newsletters have never disappointed me yet. The best book that I have read from your recommendation was EMMA AND ME by Elizabeth Flock I was so blessed to have gotten a hold of an ARC of this book It's my favorite book. One that I won't soon part with or loan out. I get goosebumps from that book. It was so moving from beginning to end. Thank you Carol and to all of the staff that puts this newsletter together.  I can't wait to receive it each week and devour all the recommended reads as well as enter the ARC contests, not to mention the Beach Bag contest that I hope to win soon. My book journal is filling fast and I love it. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. I look forward to the next 10 years with you and your staff. Your BIGGEST Fan."

"Thank you for keeping me up to date on what's new, and for introducing me to new (to me) writers."

"Finding your website ten years ago has allowed me to discover new authors and take a fantastic journey along with them in their books.I also look forward to reading about my favorite authors' latest publications. I anxiously await your next Bookreporter email. Happy Tenth Anniversary!"

"Wow, how time flies! I look forward to this newsletter each week. It has kept me up to date on authors I already like and introduced me to authors that I, otherwise, might have missed. I enjoy the surveys, as it is interesting to see what others are thinking and reading. And, Carol, I always look forward to your little personal notes at the beginning of each newsletter. Happy Anniversary!"

"I was once of the opinion that I was a "AVID" reader --- but since enrolling in Bookreporter I have expanded my reading beyond my wildest expectations. I love being able to read a chapter of a book I anticipate reading before I go out and buy it. I love reading Carol's blogs and comments. I look forward every week to get my E mail from Bookreporter- and clse my office door so I can read it uninterrupted. The entire staff has done a super job, so just keep on doing what your doing and don't try to fix something if it’s not broke. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and many many more."

"I only learned about your websites about a year ago, but I have enjoyed them and look forward to their arrival every week. Although my favorite hobby is reading (and you have the job of my dreams), there are so many new and worthwhile books arriving on the shelves every week that it is impossible for me (or most people) to keep current and, thus, the possibility of missing something really good is always there. By reading your newsletters every week, I find many books that I might otherwise have overlooked. When I find a book on your websites that I want to read or suggest to my book club or my friends, I immediately add it to my Amazon.com Wish List so I don't forget about it (one of the problems of being over 50! -- write it down or forget it!).  Thank you so much for providing such a valuable resource and Happy 10th Anniversary!"

"Here is to many more years!!! I only found you about a year ago, and I can't believe I ever functioned as a reader without you! I read anywhere from 10 - 25 books a month, and thanks to you, I rarely pick up a junker anymore!!! be well and keep on reading!!! my kids are voracious readers, too - about 4-8 books a month depending on the kid!"

"Bookreporter has been one of my favorites ever since I started receiving the reports a number of years ago.  It has been so useful, not only for finding new authors, but for keeping up with what's new from my old favorites. Please keep on keeping on!!"

"A big thank you for all of your work on the behalf of readers!!! I love your website and eagerly await it every Friday. I do not buy the books since I read constantly and would go broke buying books. However, I am able to request books online from my local public library. When it is my turn I get a phone call to pick up the book! Of course the major problem is that many times the Los Angeles library gets one copy of a book and I wind up at number 128 on their list. But I am patient. Again thanks."

"I would guess 75% of the books I read are suggested by bookreporter.com. The rest I read about in newspapers or I just keep pace with my favorite authors. I love suspense and mystery; bookreporter.com keeps me up on those as well as suggesting some that have been around for a while. Please keep doing what you've been doing and I'll be happy."

"Congratulations on your 10th anniversary of your web site. My Sister told me about it and I have been hooked ever since. I have been very lucky to win Word of Mouth contest of 2 books and several advance reading copies over the last few years. I look forward to reading all the book reports from other people and finding new authors to read. I always participate in the question of the week and polls that I can relate to. You offer readers so many different authors to choose from in your Reader Group Guide. It is a great web site and I love to know that there are so many people out there that share the same passion of reading and books. Thank you!"

"Congratulations .....and THANKS. I carefully read all the reviews each week in Word of Mouth and this is where I find my reading list. Keep up the goodwork...."

"You guys are great! I've lost count of how many awesome authors I've been introduced to since signing up for your newsletter!"

"I want to thank you for such a wonderful 'publication'. I look forward to each Friday evening when a new newsletter hits my e-mailbox. Not a week goes by that I don't add at least one book to my 'To Read' list from the descriptions in your newsletter. And the free books I've won for myself and my book group? Wonderful! Add the conversations we've had with authors of those free books at our meetings and life does not get much better! Those books then have been lent to other friends and book clubs so that they can have a 'share of the wealth'. I subscribe to other book newsletters and yours is the best - head and shoulders above the rest. I wish for you many, many more years of good reading and sharing with us! Thank You for all the work you do for all us readers."

"Have signed on with Bookreporter within the last year and have thoroughly enjoyed the reviews. I have read too many of the touted novels to list here and i am thrilled with my membership (?) or subscription or whatever. Bookreporter does a fantastic job of getting the news out there on current, as well as emerging volumes; sharing interviews and all sorts of information with us. kudos to you all! Congrats!!!!! I have only known about Bookreporter for a couple of years but I tell you I LOVE IT!!! Everyone does of fantastic job of putting everything together. The contests are great!! I have selected several authors (that I normally wouldn't have picked up) based on what other readers have said and also what you have "featured". Thank you!!! It is always a great feeling when you find an author that you wouldn't have read normally and get hooked on their books!! Thank you all for everything you do. Congrats again!!! Have enjoyed Bookreporter.com for a few years now and look forward to many more. Reading the reviews has helped me to find some new authors and renewed my acquaintance with some old favorites."