Hello everyone and welcome to a very special post – the celebration of my FIFTH blogoversary! Yes, that’s right, I said fifth. I honestly can’t believe I’ve been blogging for that many years, it has just flown by and I want to thank everyone who has supported me, whether you’re a regular visitor, pop by from time to time or this is your first visit, I couldn’t do it without you. I’ve made so many wonderful friends through blogging and because this year is the big FIVE I want to do three things: first of all, thank my wonderful sister and fellow blogger Chrissi Reads who started her blog just before mine, encouraged me to do my own, helped me during the whole wobbly setting up process, always picks me up if I get down about posts/statistics/followers/quality of my posts (the list goes on!) and is forever inspiring me with new ideas for her own blog to keep things fresh.
Thank you sis, you’re a legend and I love you.
Second of all – I know I’m not the biggest or most popular blog on the block and even though I suffer from anxiety, I’ve learned so much over these past five years. I’ve learned that you don’t have to be the best! As long as you are completely true to yourself in your content and love what you do, (which I most definitely am), I think that comes across and people will come and read your posts. That’s good enough for me – I don’t have to have thousands of followers or dozens of comments, I really love the blogging experience and count myself very lucky to be part of such a wonderful community. Thank you so much to everyone who has dropped me a like, a comment or a share, you really don’t realise how much it means to me. Thank you also to all the publishers who have sent me a review copy in exchange for an honest review, I’m honoured to work with each and every one of you.
Things have not been easy for me this year. In fact, I’ve had the toughest year of my life with my ongoing health dramas (chronic illness SUCKS!) and other personal problems for the last six months of the year that has really taken a toll on both my physical and emotional well-being. However, considering what I’ve been through, I’m really pleased with what I’ve done this year blogging wise and I’m so happy that I’m continuing to get posts out there and meet targets much better than I thought it would have done.
So thirdly and finally, because it’s a special year, I’d like to offer one lucky winner a chance to win FIVE books of your choice from either Amazon or The Book Depository (the only exceptions are textbooks and ridiculously priced books but this will be discussed with the winner). I will keep it open until the end of January so you have lots of time to enter and once I’ve chosen a winner at random, I’ll contact you and you can let me know your address for receiving your lovely goodies! Please make sure if you are under 18 you have permission to email me your address which will only be used for the purpose of this giveaway and not stored. Please enter below and good luck everyone!
Please note: this giveaway IS international as long as Amazon/Book Depository delivers to you!
Happy 5th blogiversary, Beth! I’m so glad I found you and your blog! Here’s to many more years of book and blogging fun! xx
Thank you so much! I’m glad I found you too. 😁
Happy Blogversary Beth – what a great positive attitude! Roll on 2018 x
Thank you Cathy! Yes, bring it on!! 💪🏻
Congratulations Beth! x
Thank you so much Anne! 😊
Happy anniversary! Here’s to 5 more years! Such a great blog 😀
Thank you Stuart but so are YOU! 👌🏻
WOW Five years that’s amazing Beth & congratulations. Hope 2018 is a good one for you x
Thank you I can’t believe it’s been that long 😳 really looking forward to 2018 xx
Happy blogoversary Beth! I’m so happy for you ❤
And thank you so much for the giveaway! ❤
Megan S.
Ahhh thank you! Good luck! 🤞🏻
Happy Blogoversary! Your blog posts are always fab!
Oh thank you that means a lot! ☺️
Congratulations! What a fantastic achievement. Hope the next five years brings you the same enjoyment from your books and the blogging community.
Thank you Cathy, I’m sure it will, it’s such a wonderful community. 😁
Well done on 5 years blogging Beth!! That’s really inspiring. I hope to be able to overcome my own issues plus any techy ones and see where it takes me. What a lovely giveaway. Have a great 2018! Xxxx
Thank you so much Lou, it really doesn’t feel like five years! I’m not the best with techy stuff but if I can be any help at all give me a message. Good luck for the giveaway 🤞🏻 xx
Hello Beth – Happy Blogiversary! Your blog is absolutely awesome!!! I love it! Happy New Reading Year 🙂 xx
Ah thank you Helene that’s so lovely to hear! 😊 I’m really looking forward to some amazing books in 2018! Xx
Happy anniversary, Beth 🥂 Love your blog, and you are always so supportive of others, too xx
Oh thank you Gemma that’s so sweet. ☺️ I try to be, I think the whole community is awesome and very friendly once you start interacting with everyone xx
Happy 5th Blogiversary Beth xxx
Thank you very much Yvonne! 😁
Aw dude! ❤ Thank you very much. Your blog is awsome and YOU are amazing. ❤ Strong like ox.
Ahhhhhh my sister!! 😭😘💪🏻 xx
Happy blogiversary! I love your blog, and I’m so pleased to have “met” you x
Thank you Jo, the feeling is most definitely mutual and I always look forward to your posts! 😘
Happy Blog Birthday Beth! Another fan of your blog here! xx
Aw Vicki thank you 😊 everyone is being so lovely! Especially people who I’m big fans of too like you! Xx
Happy blogaversary! Here’s to many more! 🙂
Thank you very much Elena! 😁
5? 😮 Well done! Still sane then? lol
Just about! 😜 thank you 😊
Happy 5th Birthday! You don’t look a day over 4! 😉 Your blog is just a couple of months older than mine then – I remember feeling like a newbie back then and now I feel like an old-timer. Here’s to many more happy years of blogging, and on the health and personal side I hope this year proves to be less difficult for you. 😀
Ah thanks, no deep-set wrinkles just yet! 😂 thank you very much, I can’t believe how quick it’s gone. Yet on one hand it has flown by and on the other hand I feel like I’ve been doing it forever! Still one of the best things I’ve ever done though. Thank you for your kind words too 😘
Thank you for doing this! 🙂
You’re very welcome 😊 good luck! 🤞🏻
Happy blogoversary!
Thank you! 😁
5 years! That’s Awesome Beth – here’s to another 5 years!
Thank you! Here’s hoping!! 🤞🏻
Oh yes! I’m not even a year – you’re going strong!
You’ve done absolutely amazing so far though, love reading your reviews!
Thank you, that is so kind, I never really know if they are ok or not – I’m not always that confident in myself so it is lovely to have that feedback.
I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it 😘 please believe in yourself. I know it’s hard coz I struggle with that too.
It is hard isn’t it! WE are both doing great!
Chronic illnesses/pain suck big time, I’m sorry you have to go through that, wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
But talking about happier things, congrats on 5 years of Bibliobeth! it’s a huge accomplishment and you share a lot of interesting content, so thanks for that (and for the giveaway, of course!)
Also, Happy New Year!!
Thank you very much! Yes determined to be positive and happy about the coming year and thank you for your kind words 😘
Congrats matey!! Arrrr!
x The Captain
Thanks Captain! ☠️👍🏻 xx
Happy blogoversary!
Thank you very much! 🙂
Happy blogiversary Beth and cheers to many more milestones.
Thank you very much! Looking forward to the next five hopefully! 😁
Happy Happy Blog birthday Beth and what an achievement that is! Here’s to many more blogging years and I sincerely hope that 2018 is a better year for you.
Thank you very much Cleo hopefully we can meet up at some point this year and I can fill you in. Thanks for all your support lovely 😘
That would be great and no need for thanks – I’m rooting for you 😉
😘😘😘
Wow,that’s amazing!
Happy Blogiversary, best wishes for many more great and wonderful blogging years ahead 🙂
Thank you for your generosity!
You’re very welcome and good luck for the giveaway! 🤞🏻
Happy, happy, happy blogoversary and wishing you many more amazing to come!!
Thank you for a generous giveaway! ♥
You’re very welcome 😊 lots of luck! 🤞🏻
Congratulations on reaching a milestone.Happy blogoversary.
Thank you very much! 😊
Happy 5th blogiversary, Beth! Keep on blogging. ❤
– Febie
Thank you very much! I definitely shall! ☺️ xx
Chronic illness will always be there, and that sucks. But I want to wish you the best, from the bottom of my heart, with the blog and in your life, Beth! I loved reading your thoughts on these five years of blogging – OMGOMGOMG that’s a lot! and I hope you celebrate many more blogiversaries! Stay strong, smile… And thank you for so many bookish posts and love!
You’re very welcome and thank you for your lovely comment! I will stay strong 💪🏻 I promise! 😘
I love reading that ♥ Everything will be okay, Beth! ♥
Happy blogiversary, Beth! Huge milestone :O :O Here’s to many more!!!!! 😀 😀
Thank you very much Grace! 😁
Congrats Beth !. Interesting blog you have here. Here’s to another great 5 years (and more!)
Thank you very much! ☺️
Happy 5th Anniversary Beth. Well done! I’m on my 3rd year today and I don’t think the love will ever fade.
Thank you! Can’t believe it’s been five years, it’s just flown by. 🙂