Book Binge Turns 5 (+Giveaway)

Posted April 25, 2012 by Rowena in Giveaways, News | 68 Comments

Rowena: Book Binge turns 5 today.

Can you guys believe we’ve been running Book Binge for 5 years? It seems like just yesterday that you (Holly) talked me into starting this new bookish adventure with you. Come to think of it, you didn’t talk me into it. You forced me. Can’t say that I’m sorry though.

Holly: Forced? Ha. Well..ok, maybe I gently pushed you into starting something new, but I don’t remember you kicking and screaming along the way.

I remember the very first review we posted was a Loretta Chase review. Talk about starting off on the right foot. Remember that horrible template we had? Eep.

Rowena: I was probably scared for my life so in my book (H: Dramatic much?), that counts as the same thing. Has it really been five years since I read Lord of Scoundrels? Man, it seems like just yesterday.

What template could you be talking about? Are you talking about this one?

Holly: shudder

Rowena: Hey! I worked hard on that template….haha.

Casee: 5 years? How have you two done it? I came in a little later in the game. 2-3 years ago? At the time I was reviewing on my own blog because I’m so opinionated (H: coughUnderstatementcough) and I wanted to share my opinions with the world. My reviews have changed a bit (and are few and far between these days) though my opinions are just as loud.

Forget Lord of Scoundrels. I’m thinking of the Bet Me ambush by you two. Forget that I ended up liking the book. That was just evil.

Holly: You’re welcome for that, by the way. Too bad it didn’t work out as well when she shamed talked Lori into reading it.

Rowena: I’ve been pouring over past blog posts and even looking at our stats. Our stats are pretty boring. Check it out:

Our top posts of all time are:

Our readers sure do love their free eBooks, huh? Either we’re boring bloggers or our readers all totally normal people because our top keywords for search engines are:

  • The Book Binge
  • Book Binge
  • bookbinge
  • Happy Birthday
  • Nook vs Kindle review

While I was searching through our archives, I had a good laugh because remember these posts?

Most of the posts that had me cracking up were all written by Holly, go figure. =P

Holly: What are you trying to imply, exactly?

We went on an unofficial hiatus the last 6-9 months. Casee was having marital problems, Rowena lost her mom and I had a baby. We want to thank you for sticking with us as we slowed down and neglected the blog. 

Rowena: It’s been a helluva 5 years, don’t you think? I mean, we’ve had loads of ups and heaps of downs but we’re still around. We’ve come a long way and I couldn’t be more proud of the blog that we put together. What better way to celebrate than by giving away books.

Come help us celebrate by leaving a comment on this post, letting us know where you’re from. We know we have readers from all over the world. Let’s do a roll call. Anyone who leaves a comment (even if it’s to say hi) will be entered to win some free books.

Which books?

These books:

  • The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James
  • A signed copy of Shady Lady  by Ann Aguirre
  • A signed copy of Unveiled by Courtney Milan

Contest ends April 30, 2012 @ 11:59pm. Please note: You must include a valid email address with your comment to be eligible.  Be sure to check back tomorrow and the rest of the week, as we’ll be doing more giveaways. We’re also gearing up to do a big Spring Fling giveaway throughout the month of May!

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68 responses to “Book Binge Turns 5 (+Giveaway)”

  1. The Original Drama Mama

    Happy Birthday! Congrats on 5 years – keeping a blog going can be tough, and it sounds like you all have had some extra challenges this year too…but you made it to 5! Best wishes on the next 5.
    Saying hi from somewhere between Chicago and Milwaukee.

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  4. azteclady

    *clears throat*

    *starts screeching*

    HhhhaaaaAAAAAaaaaapppp…

    *dogs start howling all over the neighborhood*

    Okay, I’ll refrain.

    Happy bloggiversary, ladies, and thank you for continuing to share your reviews and opinions with us!

    *raising coffee mug*

    (I was going to be rightful and pass on the giveaway…then I saw the books—sorry! greedy me is in like Flynn)

    azteclady1 at gmail dot com

    Thank you!

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  8. bookthingo

    Happy birthday! I remember when you guys first started (Didn’t you have another group blog before this one?) and I love that you’re still going strong. Keep up the great work and I’m going to eat a piece of cake on your behalf. 😀

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  10. Tracy

    Happy Birthday Guys! It’s great that you all have been around so long!

    Thanks for letting me a little part of it all. 🙂

    Here’s to another wonderful 5!

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  13. Kim

    Happy Anniversary!! I hope everyone is doing better after your difficult year. I’m from the northeastern part of the US.

    penfield716(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  14. LSUReader

    Congrats on 5 wonderful years! Chocolate cake and champagne (and books, lots of books) all around.

    I am from sunny, humid south Texas.
    mochfly(at)swbell(dot)net

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  15. ilona

    Congratulations on reaching 5 years I hope you stay around for at least another 5 😀

    I’m from Wales (it’s so wet here maybe I should be spelling that Whales? LOL)

    ilona
    felinewyvern at googlemail dot com

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  17. Mireya Orsini

    Happy birthday! I think it was Holly’s post that got me here. I liked what I saw and this blog is one of my regular stops every day. May there be many more years of blogging in your future.

    M.

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  18. Luci

    Happy birthday!! This is a great blog i regularly check out!

    Oh i am from sunny Malta Mediterranean, Europe

    info AT ilovebooks DOT com DOT mt

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  20. Sabrina

    I am married to a military man so where I am from is a bit catchy..live in Wyoming, resident of Alaska, and raised in North Carolina!

    Grats on 5 years!! Here’s to another 5!

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  21. Sheree

    Happy Birthday! And here’s to many more!

    It’s kinda cold and cloudy here in Northern California; I hope you’re having better weather.

    ironss [at] gmail [dot] com

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  23. Anita Yancey

    Here’s wishing you a Happy Birthday, and Congratulations on your five years. Thanks for having this giveaway.
    I am from Georgia.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  28. Chelsea B.

    Congratulations and happy 5th! This is one of the first romance blogs I visited, and it remains to be one of my favorites! 🙂
    I’m from the south– Mississippi
    🙂

    justforswag(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  29. Di

    Wow! Five Years – Congrats & Thanks for all your hard work!
    I’m from the rolling hills of New Jersey!

    sallans d at yahoo dot com

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  30. Diane D - Florida

    Many congratulations to you on your fifth birthday.

    I’m from London, England, but now live in sunny Florida.

    Thank you for this great giveaway opportunity.

    dpd333 (at) aol dot com

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  32. Marg

    Happy blogiversary ladies! I followed you from your previous blog and have enjoyed reading your posts from day one!

    I am stalking, I mean, following your from Melbourne, Australia!

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  33. Rowena

    Thanks everyone for the well wishes, we’re very appreciative of you all and good luck at winning some free books! =)

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  34. Jane

    Happy 5th Birthday to the Book Binge. Hope you’re enjoying some cake. I’m in NYC.

    janie1215 AT excite DOT com

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  36. erin

    Happy Blogoversary! Here’s wishing you many more and best wishes 🙂

    LOL… I’ve only been following for a little while now and had to go back and read your “best of” posts. Laughed sooooo hard and long! You gals are awesome!!!!

    Thanks! And don’t stop!

    from Omaha,NE

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  37. gamistress66

    Happy Anniv from northern VA 🙂 congrats on making it 5 yrs, & wishing you many more 🙂

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  38. Kaetrin

    Happy Birthday Book Binge ladies! Hope the next 5 years are wonderful both blog-wise and personally.

    No need to include me in this giveaway, but I wanted to stop by and congratulate you on your achievement. 🙂

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  39. elena

    I start reading romance books 4 years ago when I gave birth to my daughter and I had more time to read (I stayed home on maternity leave a year and a half). So, the first thing I did was to look on the internet blogs about books to see what the world reads. The Book Binge was the FIRST blog that I read, and it is the FIRST blog that I check for new books that I want to read.
    I am BIG fan, so Happy Birthday and many years into the future!!!
    I am from Romania.

    nutelena@rdslink.ro

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  42. Jenny Girl

    Congrats on the past five years from Philadelphia, PA!!!

    It can be tough to keep blogging at times but you girls have done well. It’s the friendship and camaraderie that makes your blog worth reading. And the reviews of course 🙂

    Thanks for the contest and here’s to many more years of blogging.

    jennygirl73[at]gmail[dot]com

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  44. JenM

    Happy Birthday! Your blog was one of the first I found a few years ago when I was looking for romance blogs. I live in the SF Bay Area.

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  45. ClaudiaGC

    Happy Birthday! I can’t remember how I found your blog but I was instantly hooked on your reviews! 🙂 Well done, all of you!
    I’m from Germany.

    claudigc at msn dot com

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  46. Joanne

    Congrats on 5 years. What an accomplishment. Love the blog.
    Saying Hi from central Iowa.

    Joanne B
    e.balinski(at0att(dot)net

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  48. Ren

    Oh happy 5th blogoversary! Its surprised me to see blog that still active after 5 years, but you all do this! I start my own blog a few months ago, and hope can survive until my first blogoversary, LOL!

    I’m from Jakarta, Indonesia 🙂

    Ren
    sawamura_foxman AT yahoo DOT com

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  50. goddessani

    Wow! Five years? I’ve been reading for about 3 years now (Casee was already posting).

    I love the reviews because I find them so honest.

    I’m from Western Washington!

    goddessani@gmail dot com

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  54. Kathrin

    Happy birthday, Casee, Holly & Rowena!

    I can’t believe it’s been five years already! I believe I found you soon after Casee joined? Has it really been that long?

    I’m reading this in Frankfurt, Germany, by the way. Love love love it! 😀

    I never win anything, no matter what. But just in case: kathrin.p AT gmail DOT com

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  55. StacieD

    5 years is a huge milestone. Many congrats to you!

    I am in North Seattle.

    geishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT com

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  58. Maureen

    Happy 5th Birthday! It’s always a pleasure to read your reviews and see what you have been reading. I am from Pennsylvania.
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

    Reply
  63. Monikarw

    HELLO!:)
    Congratulations, girls!
    I admire all the work bloggers do. I know I could never do it myself, couldn’t find the time, but I love coming around & checking the place 🙂
    I’m from Mexico, btw 😉

    @Monikarw
    monika_restivow(at)yahoo.com

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  66. Jen

    Wow, 5 years blogging, congratulations! That’s certainly no mean feat–it takes so much effort and dedication. Keep at it, ladies.

    Wishing you well from Down Under (or Melbourne, Australia). ;D

    jen@eveninghour.org

    Reply

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