But that's okay. Let's hear a big round of applause for Eva, over at A Striped Armchair, who has won the Best Nonfiction Review Blog award over at the Book Blogger Appreciation Week website. Congratulations! The competition was tough; if you follow the top link in today's post, you'll see the other nonfiction review blogs that were in the running, and finding new nonfiction review blogs is always a good thing. Thanks to everyone at BBAW for running this contest, and I would like to particularly thank Care, over at Care's Online Book Club, for nominating me in the first place. (Thank you, Care!)
As long as I'm in a thanking mood, I'd also like to take a moment to thank all of you. I work at home now, and your comments and discussion are a large part of why I'm never lonely. (Which is a risk: the other day I realized I hadn't spoken with anyone all day, from when Mr. CR left in the morning until when he came home much later--it was one of the best days ever.) So THANK YOU. The Citizen Reader Blog Reader Appreciation Award belongs to all of you, with my very great gratitude.
Congrats again for making the shortlist! I can 'blame' you for quite a few of the books I have read this past year! I blame Eva for plenty, as well.
Posted by: Care | 17 September 2009 at 12:43 PM
Oh to not have to TALK all DAY!
Posted by: Sarah | 17 September 2009 at 03:51 PM
Care,
Thank you again! I was very, very pleased to have made the shortlist, so I couldn't feel too bad about losing. :)
Sarah,
It was really pretty wonderful, but surreal. I had emailed so much yesterday and had several back-and-forths with people, so it felt like I HAD talked, but I hadn't. The way I look on it, I'm doing the world a favor too, my conversations very rarely add much in value to the noise pollution out there, as my favorite topics are BBC stars and the subgenre of books about books. Exciting I'm not.
Posted by: Citizen Reader | 17 September 2009 at 04:18 PM
I voted for you!! But thanks for the congrats. :) You're one of my best sources for nonfic!
Posted by: Eva | 17 September 2009 at 07:23 PM
I'm glad to know that someone else out there not only has the same kind of life as me, but really enjoys it too :)
Posted by: Jessica | 17 September 2009 at 09:36 PM
Oh man, these must be Man Booker prize judges, always picking the wrong one! Seriously, congratulations on being nominated.
Posted by: Tripp | 18 September 2009 at 01:52 PM
See what I mean? I knew there was something way off about this whole thing.
Posted by: Brandon | 18 September 2009 at 10:04 PM
Eva,
Thank you--and right back at you. Although, haunted by the time I lost my run at 8th grade student council, I must admit I voted for myself in a selfish bid for glory. Which makes me all the gladder you won. :)
Jessica,
Ah, yes, do you share my "don't leave the house more than is absolutely necessary" lifestyle plan? It's mahvelous, isn't it?
Tripp, Brandon,
You guys are the best. I'll have to mark my calendar next year so I remember to nominate the two of you. I know that would make your day in particular, Brandon. (You know I had to say it.)
Posted by: Citizen Reader | 20 September 2009 at 07:42 PM
lol! Next year, I'm declining any nominations, so I won't get in your way again. ;)
Posted by: Eva | 22 September 2009 at 09:33 AM