Wednesday, May 11, 2016

ARMCHAIR BEA

http://www.armchairbea.com/

 I can't make it to Chicago this year, and am going to try the ARMCHAIR BEA.  

Looking forward to participating.

1.  What is the name you prefer to use? 

Elizabeth 
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2.  How long have you been a book blogger? 

I have been blogging since 2010 so it will be 6 years in July. 
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3.  Have you participated in ABEA before? 

No I have not participated before.  I usually am at the BEA. 
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1.  What is your favorite genre and why? 

My favorite genre is historical fiction.  It is my favorite because I always learn something that I never knew before. 
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2.  Which day of ABEA are you looking forward to the most? 

I am most excited about the first day...I love meeting other bloggers.  

I am also excited about Thursday's Book Cover topic - I LOVE covers.

And Friday's Beyond The Blog topic sounds awesome.
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3.  How do you arrange your bookshelves? Is there a rhyme or reason? Or not at all? (#ABEAShelfie) 

I have my shelves arranged in the order of completed books.  

I like to keep the books according to the date I read them just because.  :) 

The books waiting to be read are arranged by size.  :)

I also have a separate shelf of books that are waiting to be read for publishers.  :) 

Really no rhyme or reason except I like to be organized and know when I read the book. 
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4.  What book are you most excited for on your TBR? What are you most intimidated by? 

I am excited about Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford.

I was super excited about A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams and just finished it this evening, but it turned out to not be a favorite until the end.  :)  Love all of her other books, though.

I don't feel intimidated by any books.  I love every book I choose to read.  :)

I read a book that came to me as a surprise and absolutely LOVED it.  It was The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.  A sweet read.  There is a giveaway for the book that ends today if you want to enter.

A book I just finished was a terrific read, and I think it is going to be the book of the summer...just my opinion.  That book is I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh. 
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Thank you to THE TEAM for putting all your efforts into making ARMCHAIR BEA fun and possible for us.

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45 comments:

  1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Looking forward to participating!!

    Thanks for the fun and for stopping by.

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  2. Sarah's Book ShelvesMay 11, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    Beatriz Williams seems to be a book producing machine!! I loved A Hundred Summers, but wasn't as keen on Along the Infinite Sea, so might wait and see on this one.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 8:42 AM

      A Certain Age was not a favorite until the very end. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Sarah.

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  3. Literate HousewifeMay 11, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    I have Radio Girls loaded on my eReader right now. That does sound like a lot of fun.

    I love the idea of shelving your books based on when you finished them. It turns your bookshelf into a reading history. I love it!

    Were you not able to attend BEA this year because of the location? Is it weird not being there this year? I've only gone once myself.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 8:48 AM

      I like everything by dates. :)

      I didn't want to go to Chicago. My son lives in NYC and that makes it much easier and cheaper. :)

      I have gone to the BEA every year since 2012. Missing it, but this will be fun too.

      Thanks for stopping, Jennifer.

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  4. UnknownMay 11, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Good pick for the book of the summer. I've been seeing a lot of buzz for I Let You Go. The other one is The Girls, but I'm not sure if that will have a wide enough appeal.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 12:03 PM

      I hope you get to read I LET YOU GO.

      Thanks for stopping, Rachel.

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  5. Julie SMay 11, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Elizabeth! Welcome to Armchair BEA. I've never been to actual BEA so this is all I know :)

    Julie @ Chapter Break

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 12:05 PM

      Thanks, Julie.

      The BEA is so much fun. The ABEA is fun too. I am looking forward to this week.

      Thanks for stopping, Julie.

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  6. RhodaMay 11, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    First of all, I love your header! I live in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, another colourful wee town. :D Looking forward to reading your posts over ABEA - BEA's loss is our gain! :D

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 12:11 PM

      Thanks, Roda.

      I don't know where The Isle of Mull is.

      How sweet of you to say that about the BEA's loss.

      Thanks for stopping, Rhoda.

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    2. RhodaMay 12, 2016 at 9:54 AM

      I just saw this. So glad you emailed me, now you know where Mull is :D

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    3. ElizabethMay 12, 2016 at 1:33 PM

      I do know, and it is a cute town.

      Love the harbor photo.

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  7. UnknownMay 11, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Hi - I haven't been to a BEA. I wanted to go this year, but am a bit intimidated by going to Chicago. Not sure I'll be able to go next year either with it being in New York. If I manage to get a buddy to go with me, I'll reconsider. :)
    @dino0726 from 
    FictionZeal - Impartial, Straightforward Fiction Book Reviews

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 12:33 PM

      I didn't want to go to Chicago either especially since my son lives in New York and I get free lodging. :)

      Not sure if I am going next year, but if you go, we can definitely meet up.

      Thanks for stopping, Diane.

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  8. Gabriella MoralesMay 11, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    When you say your TBR is organized by size, do you mean height or thickness?

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 1:19 PM

      By height...I like uniformity. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Gabriella.

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  9. RissiMay 11, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    I'm excited about tomorrow's subject too. It sounds so fun - especially since I LOVE book cover art. (Which reminds me, I'd best get that post written! Ooops!)

    Great to meet you, Elizabeth.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 1:20 PM

      Where is the question we are to answer about the covers?

      Thanks for stopping, Rissi. Nice to meet you too.

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  10. UnknownMay 11, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    Wow! Congrats on six years of blogging! That takes quite a bit of commitment!

    I came close to going to BEA this year, seeing as it was only about eight hours from here I live, but when I found out Cassie Clare would only be there for an hour and you needed a freakin' wrist band to even see her, I decided it wasn't worth it. All the other authors I wanted to see had visited me hometown before, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they come back (and maybe even Clare.)

    Brittany @ http://www.spacebetweenthespines.com/

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 1:59 PM

      I have loved every minute of the six years. Meeting other bloggers was and still is the best.

      I hope to go again next year when it is back in New York. I went every since 2012. It is fun, but very tiring.

      Thanks for stopping, Brittany.

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  11. UnknownMay 11, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Hi Elizabeth! I enjoyed your interview answers. I love how you organize your books! Have you read Thieving Forest by Martha Conway? It's historical fiction. I enjoyed it. Martha's new book Sugarland will be released tomorrow. It looks good, too! Best, Gail

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 3:04 PM

      I haven't read either of those books, Gail. Thanks for mentioning them.

      That organization is the easiest for me.

      Thanks for stopping, Gail.

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  12. LoryMay 11, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    I never thought of organizing books in that chronological fashion - it's so interesting how differently everyone's minds work! I entered that giveaway for The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper - I'm glad to know you liked it so much. Have a great week!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 3:05 PM

      I loved Arthur Pepper. He was a sweet, adorable character.

      I agree about how many different ways folks organize their books. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Lory.

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  13. Heidi’sbooksMay 11, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    So cool how you arrange your books. Man, I organize by nonfiction/fiction and then by size.

    You are so lucky to have gone to BEA for the past four years. I'd be in heaven.

    I need to look up some of your book recommendations.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 3:06 PM

      Oh yes...the BEA is such fun.

      It helps that my son lives in New York and I can stay with him and get in a visit too. :)

      Good on how you organize your books. We all like different ways.

      I hope you find a few books you like.

      Thanks for stopping, Heidi.

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  14. Mary (Bookfan)May 11, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    I enjoyed reading your interview answers, Elizabeth. "Arthur Pepper" is on my wish list because of your review!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 3:07 PM

      Good to hear my review helped you decide. I know you will love the book. It is your kind of book. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Mary.

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  15. UnknownMay 11, 2016 at 4:47 PM

    I'm so jealous, I would love to go to BEA. I'll probably never see myself there, but I can always dream :)

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 5:50 PM

      You might get there. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Beyond Opinions.

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  16. He Said Books Or MeMay 11, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    Wow, six years! I have never been to the real BEA, but I have heard great things! :) Hope you have a great week!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 5:54 PM

      Yes...six years and loving ever minute of it.

      Thanks for stopping, He Said Books Or Me.

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  17. KristinaMay 11, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Thanks for stopping by. I don't think I could keep my books shelved by when read, they would become a mess very quickly.

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 5:55 PM

      I just put them on the shelf left to right with each new one going on the farthest right. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Kristina.

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  18. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseMay 11, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    I can't wait to talk covers as well. I love me a good cover and sometimes have to stop myself from buying a book based on the cover alone. Hope you enjoy this year's ABEA!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 7:41 PM

      Covers are my downfall. :)

      I love my covers.

      Thanks for stopping, Alicia.

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  19. Grace @BookswithoutanypicturesMay 11, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    I'm also usually at BEA in person, but just couldn't swing it this year. But Armchair BEA is also a lot of fun, and a great chance to interact with the community!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 9:34 PM

      I just didn't want to go to Chicago.

      I am having fun with the BEA Armchair. The organizers are doing a marvelous job.

      Thanks for stopping, Grace.

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  20. KellyMay 11, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    The diversity in the length of time people have been blogging kind of amazes me. I'm not sure why, exactly... six years still sounds like a lot to me!

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    1. ElizabethMay 11, 2016 at 10:03 PM

      There definitely are so many different number of years of blogging. I think the highest I saw today was nine years.

      Thanks for stopping, Kelly.

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  21. Melanie JayneMay 12, 2016 at 3:13 AM

    The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is on my TBR :)

    Have you read Sovay by Celia Rees? It's historical fiction about a girl who becomes a highwayman. It's good. :)

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    1. ElizabethMay 12, 2016 at 1:34 PM

      No, I haven't read that book.

      I will take a look at it.

      Thanks for stopping, Melanie.

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  22. KailanaMay 15, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    I love historical fiction. I have really been neglecting it. I must get back on track!

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    1. ElizabethMay 15, 2016 at 12:43 PM

      I hope you do.

      I really enjoy learning new things. Funny, though, that I didn't like history when I was in school. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Kailana.

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