tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post2344391100200169185..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Secret Santa Aussie Blog HopDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61778261294566347442014-12-09T04:28:18.366+11:002014-12-09T04:28:18.366+11:00Thanks Brit. It's been an awesome year, and I&...Thanks Brit. It's been an awesome year, and I'm super thankful for the Aussie bloggers group coming together so I could have met incredible bloggers such as yourself.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1623214799732373152014-12-08T21:10:13.902+11:002014-12-08T21:10:13.902+11:00Kelly what an awesome blogging year! Congrats on y...Kelly what an awesome blogging year! Congrats on your insane ability to read so many books :) And cutting the corners and dancing on the line of naughty and nice is what makes blogging interesting! Have a fantastic Christmas and enjoy whatever your Secret Santa leaves you :)<br /><br />BritAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-84824588638451113002014-12-08T14:51:16.323+11:002014-12-08T14:51:16.323+11:00Not this year, but last year I did. I honestly hav...Not this year, but last year I did. I honestly have no idea how I was able to read that many, considering I've read around 100 less this year. I blame social media. Last year I wasn't really commenting or interacting all that much, this year you can't keep me away!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38198031518530923562014-12-08T14:38:15.633+11:002014-12-08T14:38:15.633+11:00I purchased the lovely little from a designer, but...I purchased the lovely little from a designer, but the rest I've done myself. I'm actually with Blogger, and hosted there as well. But yeah, on Wordpress you need to be self hosted I believe to have your own custom template. Unless you're keen to move over to Blogger. I prefer their layout more, it's easier for me to work with.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17191647007792360392014-12-08T14:35:13.434+11:002014-12-08T14:35:13.434+11:00I think I've requested around 30 or more books...I think I've requested around 30 or more books on there and have only been approved for 5 or 6. They tend to have better and bigger titles, but I just don't like grovelling to read something. I barely use it now and would just rather wait until it comes out and buy or preorder it myself. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91455857132888252852014-12-07T20:52:44.966+11:002014-12-07T20:52:44.966+11:00You have read 260 books this year? That is crazy. ...You have read 260 books this year? That is crazy. You are the queen of reading! And high five for your NG ratio. <br />Kelly, you are a wonderful blogger. I always love your reviews. Good luck with next year, I have so many series on my shelf that I need to read as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-50596862364781294272014-12-07T20:50:27.303+11:002014-12-07T20:50:27.303+11:00I'm actually in love with your blog design. It...I'm actually in love with your blog design. It's so pretty!<br />Who designed it? If I ever self-host, i would love this person.<br />*hip swivelling Colombian* I actually laughed out loud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55865971480162616952014-12-07T16:23:34.738+11:002014-12-07T16:23:34.738+11:00WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THIS KELLY?!? Of course y...WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THIS KELLY?!? Of <i>course</i> you've been a fabulous blogger! I always adore reading your informative (and hilarious) posts and reviews, and your comments are just so, so sweet. And I will admit that I'm envious of your fabulous Netgalley ratio & your success at the Goodreads challenge. <br /><br />"<b><i>I'd use Edelweiss more, if someone would approve me."</i></b> Me too... *scowls*<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Kelly and, as always, fabulous post! ♥Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78749616454575305942014-12-06T19:06:07.985+11:002014-12-06T19:06:07.985+11:00But we love you pasty white Poms Becks! You've...But we love you pasty white Poms Becks! You've had an awesome year too, I'm so glad one of us found the other, you've become one of my favourite blogging buddies!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87322100112923320562014-12-06T18:49:42.572+11:002014-12-06T18:49:42.572+11:00Thanks Jaz Hands. I've started requesting on t...Thanks Jaz Hands. I've started requesting on there again too, it took the good part of 2014 to get my ratio back up. Unfortunately I never learn.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-12189272724731397612014-12-06T18:24:10.927+11:002014-12-06T18:24:10.927+11:00I think it might be more so due to the lack of bei...I think it might be more so due to the lack of being able to sleep. On average I sleep around five hours per night during the week, so it allows more time to read. I've clearly been able to get a little more sleep this year going my my read count. <br /><br />And congratulations on the new bub! Clearly that's pushed me over into the naughty range, not knowing something so monumental. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-41346963605380631492014-12-06T17:44:08.072+11:002014-12-06T17:44:08.072+11:00So, the whole family then? Those are going to be s...So, the whole family then? Those are going to be some weird looking family portraits, you smiling while everyone else is bound and gagged.<br /><br />If you mention repaying me one more time, I'm going to clobber you over the head with your own hooters. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83822667695246094662014-12-06T17:34:17.571+11:002014-12-06T17:34:17.571+11:00I don't think it's because we're Aussi...I don't think it's because we're Aussies, but I think the publishers on there are pretty specific with who they approve. There's quite a few Aussie who have automatic approval with Harper Teen on there I believe. Sadly I'm not one of them though. I find it hard to almost grovel when requesting on there, I want to read the book, not bloody date it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81443776731601775972014-12-06T17:28:22.816+11:002014-12-06T17:28:22.816+11:00I must admit, a few have been terrible ones that s...I must admit, a few have been terrible ones that sounded good, but ended up not being able to finish them. So thanks to the crap books I was able to keep a nice ratio. <br /><br />Hooray for crap books!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30391344556904057942014-12-06T17:05:19.391+11:002014-12-06T17:05:19.391+11:00Ooh, game on poppet. I can't have that. I shal...Ooh, game on poppet. I can't have that. I shall run off to Netgalley and put all the books left on my reading shelf and will start now.<br /><br />Victory shall me mine!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83905535813719547102014-12-06T17:02:49.660+11:002014-12-06T17:02:49.660+11:00Thanks poppet.
I always look forward to your wrap...Thanks poppet.<br /><br />I always look forward to your wrap ups and wonderkitty ratings, your blog is one of the most entertaining in the Aussie community.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38588075297543644452014-12-06T16:45:02.698+11:002014-12-06T16:45:02.698+11:00I knew I should have made it harder. Damn it. You&...I knew I should have made it harder. Damn it. You're too clever for your own good poppet.<br /><br />You've gone great guns this year yourself, considering you study, blog and have time to let Jared Leto sweep you off your feet. You have to let us know your secret.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61573886304224568452014-12-06T16:26:26.590+11:002014-12-06T16:26:26.590+11:00Yeah, I'm pretty sure I didn't sleep much ...Yeah, I'm pretty sure I didn't sleep much during 2013. I had no idea I'd even read that many until I check last years challenge. Me too Joy. You're one of my favourite little poppets, always so incredibly lovely.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-51232463898913471782014-12-06T15:18:47.806+11:002014-12-06T15:18:47.806+11:00It didn't show up, just this one. I might have...It didn't show up, just this one. I might have to look into using something other than the standard blogger comment system. It always eats them.<br /><br />I'll take that. Does an idol come with a specific title. Or prizes? Or a cape. I could totally go a cape.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11590958428893743672014-12-06T15:13:10.718+11:002014-12-06T15:13:10.718+11:00Your ratio is so impressive! You certainly have be...Your ratio is so impressive! You certainly have been a good blogger!Kat Kennedyhttp://cuddlebuggery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14047182735251545362014-12-06T09:01:59.489+11:002014-12-06T09:01:59.489+11:00Obviously I'm not participating in this as I&#...Obviously I'm not participating in this as I'm a crummy old English person :((( but! I did really enjoy reading this! and you've been amazing at posting and reading this year holy moly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006461206791466053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85415029552880246002014-12-05T23:09:42.425+11:002014-12-05T23:09:42.425+11:00WOAH Kelly you've been such a good blogger thi...WOAH Kelly you've been such a good blogger this year! This motivates me to be a better blogger haha. That NetGalley ratio is amazing good job (:Jazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234168594031112363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38530595557468035662014-12-05T21:39:37.623+11:002014-12-05T21:39:37.623+11:00Wow, that's an amazing total for this year, ev...Wow, that's an amazing total for this year, even though it's less than last year! You must be a reading machine :) Have a lovely christmas!Angelya @ Tea in the Treetopshttp://www.teainthetreetops.com/2014/12/aussie-ya-bloggers-secret-santa-2014/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11179057476107972252014-12-05T21:28:03.010+11:002014-12-05T21:28:03.010+11:00You have totally been good!!! You are forever on m...You have totally been good!!! You are forever on my nice list - you are an amazing, honest, hilarious and entertaining blogger, but more importantly, you yourself are a phenomenal friend!! You know how much I adore you, you are the bestest!!! You made my everything this year, and I will forever try to repay you!<br /><br />Oh, and I totally wanted to keep Laini - but her hubby wouldn't be impressed with me if I did, so I sadly let her go (the tape and ties will come in handy when she returns with the family).<br /><br />So, for the record, I think you are always nice - with just the right amount of naughty ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17790411306837765606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-29191535070691082932014-12-05T19:33:42.188+11:002014-12-05T19:33:42.188+11:00260 books in one year?! My God, Kell, you little r...260 books in one year?! My God, Kell, you little reading machine, you! And 179 so far this year? You're quite amazing.<br /><br />Edelweiss is so frustrating! I'd totally use it more often than Netgalley, but I guess being in Australia doesn't help? I don't know. I don't know anyone here who's been approved via Edelweiss, though.<br /><br />Finishing series is something I'm continuously trying to do, but then I start new series and I feel as though it's a never-ending cycle. Good luck with your 2015 goals, Kelly! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com