Saturday, March 13, 2010

New Blog Layout and a Contest!!

A new look for The Serpentine Library!

I am so excited about The Serpentine Library's brand new layout and design!!  The old layout was boring and dull.  I've been wanting to do something fun with The Serpentine Library since the beginning, so I contacted Rachel at Parajunkee Design to help me out.  Didn't she do an amazing job?

Rachel is amazingly creative and I can't recommend her enough!! I told her that I wanted a gray background with smaking books or bookshelves and chair with a table full of books in the corner.  Rachel had the first proof ready in less than 2 days. It looked great and the chair is almost exactly like the one in my office at home (its a little eerie how much alike they are).  She was very patient with all of my suggestions and ideas for changes both big and small.  I'm sure that I drove her absolutely crazy with them.  But, every proof was more amazing then the previous one.

ParaJunkee is a book blogger herself (you should check out her site, ParaJunkee's View) and she offers a 25% discount to book bloggers and authors - meaning that she's extremely affordable and worth every penny!  Thank you so very much for all of the work you put into The Serpentine Library,  Rachel!!

Did someone say something about a contest?

To celebrate the new look, I'm having a contest!! (and yes, it's International!!)  Here's what you can win:


Prize Pack #1: My Favorite Series

The entire Queen's Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner - all 4 books: The Thief, Queen of Attolia, King of Attolia and A Concpiracy of Kings (which is being published on March 23).  The first three will be paperbacks, the last one a hardcover. **will be sent from Amazon






Prize Pack #2: Faeries

Lament and Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater and a few related goodies.








Prize Pack #3: Debut Authors

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (signed) and
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting






Contest Rules:

To enter: Be a follower and leave a comment.  (+1 for the comment)
**please do not leave your e-mail in your comment**

You can earn extra entries if you:

(+5) already are a blog a follower

(+3) are a new blog follower

(+1) Follow me on twitter

(+2) Tweet about the contest (leave a link)

(+7) Write a post about it on your blog (leave a link to your post)

(+3) Post the contest on your sidebar (leave a link)

(+1) add up your entries

Three winners will be picked using Random.org and the first name drawn will win their choice of the three prizes listed. The second name drawn will win their choice of the remaining two prizes. The final name drawn will win the prize the final prize. The winners will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information.

Contest Ends:  April 10, 2010 Midnight EST

**Edited 3/14 for minor changes in wording.

72 comments:

  1. The new layout is amazing! Parajunkie seems to do great work,

    +1 comment
    +5 already follow
    +1 follow on Twitter (@YABookQueen)
    +3 sidebar http://yabookqueen.blogspot.com
    +1 add up entries
    TOTAL: 11

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  2. Just wanted to say that I love your new layout. The background is beautiful and the logo is awesome!

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  3. I love the new layout! :) It was definitely worth it

    (+5) Already a follower :)

    (+1) Following on Twitter [@Book_Faery]

    (+2) Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Book_Faery/status/10439143451

    (+3) Sidebar (on the right)
    http://book-faery.blogspot.com/

    Total: 13

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  4. I love the new lay out! Beautiful! Great conest!

    +1 leaving a comment
    +5 already a follower
    +2 tweeted contest
    http://twitter.com/YAaddict/status/10439582208
    +1 following on twitter (@YAaddict)
    +3 added to sidebar
    http://yaaddict.blogspot.com/
    +1 counting points

    Total: 13

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  5. What a cool contest! I love the new layout :)
    Is this contest open internationally?

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  6. YA Vampire Books - yes the contest is international! I will edit the post, so it says that :-)

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  7. Very cool new look, plus awesome contest!! Found your blog from The Saturday Network from Book's at Midnight blog.

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  8. Your very welcome hun! Great contest also, but don't enter me. I've actually own all of them! LOL. I will spread the word though. ♥Parajunkee

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  9. She has such great talent

    +1 Comment
    +3 New Follower
    +1 Twitter:
    @MandyCanRead
    +1 Total:
    +6

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  10. It looks great. Congrats on the new look.

    +1 comment
    +3 new follower
    +1 twitter follower (@donnas1)
    +2 tweet - http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/statuses/10444816519
    +7 post - http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2010/03/serpentine-libary-new-blog-layout-and.html
    +3 sidebar - http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/
    +1 total - 18

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  11. (+1) I am commenting! I love the layout. It looks so professional. Congrats!
    (+3) New blog follower via GFC
    (+1) Follow me on twitter @kghobbs
    (+2) Tweet about the contest: http://twitter.com/kghobbs/statuses/10448983922
    (+7) Write a post about it on your blog: http://kghbookhunter.blogspot.com/2010/03/super-mega-contest-post.html
    (+3) Post the contest on your sidebar:kghbookhunter.blogspot.com- It's on the right under contests.
    (+1) add up your entries = +18

    Thanks for giveaway!

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  12. Gorgeous new layout! Parajunkee did a fabulous job! It looks so beautifully bookish. :D

    +1 Commented

    +3 New blog follower!

    +1 Twitter follower (@thegoodgonegirl)

    +2 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/thegoodgonegirl/status/10449831417

    +7 Blog post: http://goodgonegirl.blogspot.com/2010/03/wonderful-giveaways.html

    +3 Sidebar: http://goodgonegirl.blogspot.com

    +1 Total entries: 18

    Anna ♥
    goodgonegirl@gmail.com

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  13. I would love to be entered in this giveaway!!
    (+3) New blog follower

    (+1) Follow me on twitter @bangersis

    (+2) Tweet about the contest (leave a link) http://twitter.com/bangersis/status/10450057078
    (+1) add up your entries= +7
    Thanks for the great giveaway!!

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  14. Love the layout! Thanks for the contest!

    I'm a new follower.

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/Door2Wonderland/status/10450381415

    I follow on Twitter.

    I posted contest on my blog's right sidebar: www.thedoortowonderland.blogspot.com

    Total: 11

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  15. (+1) I would love to win, your blog looks epic, i love it, thanks for an opportunity to win! :)

    (+3) New blog follower

    (+1) Follow me on twitter - @bianca_riot

    (+2) Tweet about the contest-
    http://twitter.com/bianca_riot/statuses/10453870984

    (+1) add up your entries

    Total: 8

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  16. (+1) Love the new layout! I love Rach's designs :D
    (+3) New blog follower
    (+1) Follow me on twitter (@thebookvixen)
    (+2) Tweeted
    (+3) sidebar link
    (+1) add up your entries
    -----------------
    11 total entries

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  17. Wow, so many books I want lined up there... *drools*

    Comment (+1)
    New Blog Follower (+3)
    Add up your entries (+1)
    Total: 5

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  18. Awesome new layout!! Love the header!! So many great prize packs to win!!

    +1 comment
    +5 old follower
    +1 twitter follower
    +2 tweeted here: http://twitter.com/in_the_hammock/status/10455369595
    +1 add up entries
    =10 total

    Thanks!!

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  19. Sweet thanks for hosting the contest!!
    monsterofbooks@gmail.com


    +1 comment

    +5 old follower

    +1 follow you on twitter (@littleneko)

    +1 Total entries = 8

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  20. Boy was I surprised when I got here. Fabulous layout and amazing contest. I will help spread the word.
    +1 leave comment
    +3 new follower
    +7 I will
    +1 add all up

    +12 for me

    http://eatingyabooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/sunday-spectrum.html

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  21. (+1) Leave a comment: This is a great blog =)

    (+3) New blog follower

    (+1) add up your entries: 5 entries =)

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  22. +1 Great layout!

    +3 new follower

    +1 follow on twitter @throuthehaze

    +1 added

    = 6 entries

    Raelena
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  23. (+1) Amazing prize packs! I'd love to enter!
    (+5) already are a blog a follower
    (+7) Blog post: http://yavampirebooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/contests-around-blogosphere_14.html

    Total entries: 14

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  24. LOVE your new look! Just found you, will now follow! :)

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  25. What a great contest! +1
    New Follower +3
    Follow on twitter (onebooktime) +1
    +1 for adding them up

    6 total entries

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  26. Nice layout!

    +3 I'm a new blog follower
    +1 Follow you on Twitter. My twitter name is cherrymischivus
    +2 Twitted about your contest at: http://twitter.com/cherrymischivus/status/10484358441
    +7 Re-posted your contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-blog-layout-and-contest-at.html
    +3 Got your contest on my sidebar under Contests Around The Webysphere box at: http://www.cherrymischievous.com/
    +1 Total entries = 17

    Cherry
    www.cherrymischievous.com

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  27. Wow I love your new layout! I think I'm going to have to save up & get a personalised layout - I had enough trouble using a template for mine LOL

    (+1 for the comment)
    (+5) already are a blog a follower
    (+1) Follow me on twitter (@sarahsreviews)
    (+1) add up your entries
    Total = 8

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  28. Love the layout!! Great contest. Please enter me.

    +1 comment
    +3 New follower
    +1 add up entries

    5 total entries

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  29. Love the new layout! I asked Rachel to makeover my blog too! I can't wait. She did an amazing job with yours!

    +1comment
    +5 old follower
    +1 add up entries

    7 total

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  30. I'd love to play please!

    +1 comment
    +3 new follower
    +1 add up entries

    5 total entries

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  31. congrats on the new layout! =)

    +3 new follower
    +2 tweet
    http://twitter.com/angeltyuan/status/10499021949
    +3 sidebar
    http://angeltyuan.blogspot.com

    total entries = 10

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  32. +1 comment
    +5 I'm an old follower
    +3 I linked this on the Contests & Giveaways section on my sidebar
    http://allthingsurbanfantasy.blogspot.com/

    +7 I will post this on my Win on Wed post

    http://allthingsurbanfantasy.blogspot.com

    +1 add up entries =17

    allthingsurbanfantasy[at]gmail[dot]com

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  33. Love the layout - even if my computer insists on being sloooow. The header font is perfect!

    +1 for the comment
    +3 new blog follower
    +1 Follow me on twitter (@nataliesap)
    +2 Tweet about the contest (leave a link)
    http://twitter.com/nataliesap/status/10502257128
    +1 add up your entries
    =
    +8 total

    Love the themed prize pack idea. :)

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  34. Great new layout, and great contest!


    +1 for the comment
    (+3) are a new blog follower
    (+7) Write a post about it on your blog (leave a link to your post)

    I still have a question, though. I have a (somewhat new) literature blog in which I recommend books, writers, est. - but it is in Hebrew, not English. Does it still count?

    Again, it looks fantastic. :)

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  35. I'm a follower!
    +1 Comment
    +3 New follower
    +1 Twitter follower @whatinabox
    +2 Tweet: http://twitter.com/whatinabox/status/10532895309
    +3 Sidebar: http://bookishinabox.blogspot.com/

    +1 TOTAL = 11 entries

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  36. Oooh, the new layout is fantastic indeed, I love it! Isn't Rachel just the best?! :D I don't think you could've possibly driven her more crazy than I did with my bazillion suggestions, but in both cases she did a fantastic job! So I just wanted to say CONGRATS on your new layout! :D

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  37. +1 Great giveaway thanks for making it international.

    And I love the blog design - very classy.

    +3 I'm a new blog follower

    +1 I follow on twitter EVA_n_essence

    +2 I tweeted about the contest
    http://twitter.com/EVA_n_essence/status/10562839843

    +3 I posted the contest on my sidebar http://evasblackspot.blogspot.com/

    +1 Total entries 11

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  38. Beautiful layout! Thanks for the giveaway.

    +1 for the comment

    +3 new blog follower

    +1 total entries = 4

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  39. +1 for commenting
    +5 for being an old follower!

    I love the layout!!!!
    Sincerely,
    Emma Michaels
    SincerelyEmmaM@yahoo.com

    +1 Total: 7

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  40. +3 I have joined as a Follower.
    +1 this comment
    +1 Added up

    +5 Is the total.

    International entry

    The thing I like best about the look is the grey background. It really makes it so easy and clear to read the text. Wish more bloggers would think about readability of their backgrounds.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Carol T

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  41. Great Giveaway! Thanks. All of the prizes look awesome! And I love the look of the blog. It's eye-catching but not overdone.

    +1 This comment. ; )

    +3 are a new blog follower

    +1 Follow me on twitter (GreenShoesPhoto)

    +2 Tweet about the contest (leave a link): http://twitter.com/GreenShoesPhoto/status/10676432125

    +7 Write a post about it on your blog (leave a link to your post) http://cmholland.onsugar.com/Book-Contests-7805692

    +1 add up your entries: +15

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  42. What a superb giveaway. Thanks and love the books.

    +3 new follower......dor

    dorcontest at gmail dot com

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  43. Love your new layout - I also got a redesign from parajunkee and loved it!

    (+3) are a new blog follower

    (+1) Follow me on twitter @DarklyReading

    (+2) Tweet about the contest (leave a link)
    http://twitter.com/DarklyReading/status/10691243502
    (+1) add up your entries

    8 entries

    ReplyDelete
  44. Awesome giveaway! Thank you!

    (+3) new blog follower
    (+1) Follow on twitter @Entre_Libros
    (+2) Tweet: http://twitter.com/Entre_Libros/statuses/10700142829
    (+3) Sidebar: http://blogentrelibros.blogspot.com/

    (+1) add up your entries =10

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  45. (+1 for the comment)
    Hi! this is an amazing giveaway.., but I'm not really lucky... it's worth the try though

    (+3) New follower (hi!)

    (+1) I follow you: diana_LDV1

    (+2) Tweet about the contest (http://twitter.com/diana_LDV1/status/10700939829)

    (+3) Post the contest on your sidebar (leave a link) http://librosdevida.blogspot.com/

    (+1) Total: 11

    Thnx for all!

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  46. I'd love to win the Faerie pack! Great layout!! :)

    (+3) are a new blog follower
    (+1) Follow me on twitter: @kpic724
    (+2) Tweet: http://twitter.com/kpic724/status/10774980334
    (+3) Sidebar: http://ijustwannasithereandread.blogspot.com
    (+1) add up your entries: 10

    kpic724 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  47. +1 For Commenting
    I really like your new look. I've seen numbers of Parajunkee's designs among book bloggers' sites and they are all amazing! Thanks for this awesome giveaway and for making it international!

    +3 New Follower

    +1 Twitter follower (@shy8629)

    +2 Tweet
    http://twitter.com/shy8629/status/10768327195

    +7 Blog post
    http://bibliophiles-journal.blogspot.com/2010/03/international-contests-waiver-3.html

    +3 Sidebar
    http://bibliophiles-journal.blogspot.com/ (Click on International Contests)

    +1 Total entries: 18

    Thank you so much!

    Shy

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  48. The new design is awesome :)
    I would love to enter your contest:
    +1 for the comment
    +5 I'm already a follower
    +1 my entries = 7

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  49. I love your layout!! I've seen quite a few from Parajunkee and to say she's a creative genius is an understatement :)

    Awesome contest! I am lusting over those books :D

    +1 Comment
    +3 New follower
    +1 Following on twitter @peacelovevegan
    +2 Tweeted - http://twitter.com/peacelovevegan/status/10814505322
    +1 Total: 8

    Thanks!
    hanging.by.a.moment_@hotmail.com

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  50. +1 Just found your blog through Brodie (up)! The header is so awesome! And the layout makes it so easy to read!

    +3 new follower

    +1 follow you on twitter (@precious_shusky)

    +2 Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/precious_shusky/status/10815791448

    +3 posted on sidebar (international contests and giveaways): http://shusky20.blogspot.com/

    +1 total = 11

    Thanks!

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  51. Awesome contest!

    +1 comment
    +3 new follower

    Travis
    spongyman1026@yahoo.com

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  52. The header looks awesome, I love the sofa!
    +1 comment
    +3 new follower
    +3 sidebar http://books-a-la-carte.blogspot.com/
    +1 total entries: 8

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  53. super amazing new look
    +1 comment
    +3 following

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  54. I love the layout! It has that "victorian vintage-y" feel to it, yet it's simple but striking! It looks really good:) and also thanks for this contest!
    +1 comment
    +3 I'm a new follower:)
    +1 add up total entries
    Total entries: 5
    Thanks:)

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  55. Awesome giveaway!! (+1 for the comment)

    (+3) new blog follower

    (+1) Follower on twitter (@jmspettoli)

    (+2) Tweeter: http://twitter.com/jmspettoli/status/10910527917

    (+1) Total: 8

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  56. Awesome layout! I really really like it! :) I just saw your blog so I'm a new follower. I'm a huge MWT fan too. I also love the other books in your prize pack. Lament and Ballad are in my wish list and I just read Before I Fall and I loved it!

    +3 new follower
    +1 comment

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  57. Hi! a beautiful layout! congrats! I just arrive to your blog and I like it^^

    (+1) for the comment

    (+3) are a new blog follower

    (+1) Follow me on twitter (@lizzyrm)

    (+2) Tweet about the contest (http://twitter.com/Lizzyrm/status/10985178076)

    (+7) Write a post about it on your blog (http://atlantidaliz.blogspot.com/2010/03/viernes-cargadito.html)

    (+3) Post the contest on your sidebar (http://atlantidaliz.blogspot.com/ in the bottom)

    (+1) add up your entries

    total = 18

    Thanks =)

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  58. Love the layout! Rachel always does such a great job! :)

    +3 New follower
    +1 Following on Twitter (@mindfulmusings)
    +2 Tweeted it!
    +1 Seven (7) entries total!

    ~Natalie
    n_monzyk_27(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. (+3) new follower
    (+1) Following twitter @KailiaSage
    (+2) Tweeted http://twitter.com/KailiaSage/status/10999465520
    (+3) Post to sidebar (leave a link) http://readingthebestofthebest.blogspot.com/
    (+1) add up your entries
    10 total

    ReplyDelete
  60. (+1 for the comment) Sweet contest! Thanks!

    (+3) are a new blog follower

    (+1) Follow me on twitter @senaslc

    (+2) Tweet about the contest- http://twitter.com/senaslc/status/11015946483

    (+7) Write a post about it on your blog ( http://senalovescandy.blogspot.com/2010/03/serpentine-library.html

    (+3) Post the contest on your sidebar http://senalovescandy.blogspot.com/

    (+1) add up your entries. Total: 18

    ReplyDelete
  61. (+1 for the comment) Thanks for the great contest!Hope I win this!:)

    (+3)new blog follower

    (+1) Follow me on twitter @Debasmitadhar

    (+2) Tweet about the contest- http://twitter.com/Debasmitadhar/status/11130996823

    (+7) Write a post about it on your blog-
    http://bookaholicsoye.blogspot.com/2010/03/contest-at-serpentine-library.html

    (+1) add up your entries. Total: 15

    ReplyDelete
  62. I love to read the path finder it looks interesting and intriguing
    +1 comment

    +3 New follower

    +3 side bar
    http://elizabetcerna.blogspot.com/

    Total=+8

    Email:
    elizabetcerna2011@gmail.com

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  63. I'd love to enter! Thanks!

    (+3) are a new blog follower

    (+1) Follow you on twitter @aikchien

    (+2) Tweet about the contest
    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/11301601189

    (+7) Write a post about it on your blog
    http://aik-friendsnfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-cny-compilation-of-international.html

    (+3) Post the contest on your sidebar
    http://aik-friendsnfamily.blogspot.com

    (+1) add up your entries

    Total: 18

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  64. Thank you so much for the awesome giveaway! Books <3

    +3 I'm a new follower
    +1 Following you on twitter (@joonieshoney)
    +2 Tweet: http://twitter.com/joonieshoney/status/11363795193
    +7 Blogged: http://jooniesbaby.blogspot.com/2010/03/win-one-of-three-prize-packs.html
    +3 Sidebar: jooniesbaby.blogspot.com

    Total (+1) = 17

    ReplyDelete
  65. Amazing giveaway. I had to rack my brain to choose one, but I'd really love to read Lament and Ballad.

    +1 for comment
    +3 for being a new blog follower
    +1 for doing the math

    total = 5

    ReplyDelete
  66. The new layout is gorgeous. Thanks for the link to Parajunkee Design! I'm looking forward to seeing her new blog designs on my RSS feed. In the meantime, please enter me into the contest.

    +2 comment and adding up
    +3 new follower
    Total: 5 entries

    ReplyDelete
  67. I wasn't around in the book blogging world until 48 horus ago, so I haven't seen the old layout, but this one is awesome!!! Congrats, I love it! And yay for an international contest :)

    +1 for comment
    +3 new follower
    +7 blog post; http://whatscrackingcoops.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html#5690412842721443654
    +3 sidebar http://www.whatscrackingcoops.blogspot.com under "contests"
    +1 add up entries
    = 14

    ReplyDelete
  68. Great new layout! I love it!
    +1
    (+3) are a new blog follower
    (+3) Post the contest on your sidebar ultimatebookhound.blogspot.com
    (+1) add up your entries EIGHT!

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  69. I would like to enter please sing me up!

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  70. I love your blog layout and I love your blog! What an amazing contest!^O^
    (+1 for the comment)
    (+3) are a new blog follower
    (+1) Follow you on twitter @hatshepsut0011
    (+2) Tweet about the contest http://twitter.com/hatshepsut0011/status/11760623189
    (+1) add up your entries

    Total: 8

    Thank you very much for making this awesome contest international! Greetings from Italy!
    Giada

    ReplyDelete
  71. Nice layout
    +1
    +3 new follower
    +1 I follow on twitter, lunaj1456
    +2 I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/11947570160
    +3 sidebar link http://lunaj1456.blogspot.com (right hand side near bottom)
    +1 add up
    total = 11

    ReplyDelete
  72. +5 old follower
    +3 sidebar
    http://tuningintoyabooks.blogspot.com/

    +1 add up
    total = 9

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