With this very post… I have now published 1,000 posts on my blog!
I can hardly believe it.
Less than 3 years ago, I launched Bookshelf Fantasies with only the vaguest idea of what blogging was all about. Here I am, one thousand posts later — older for sure, smarter I can only hope, and still going strong!
I’ve had such fun figuring out how to do this thing! Along the way, I’ve met great people, had amazing conversations, and shared a love of books that unites those special people — the true bookworms — wherever in the world they may be found.
My one thousand posts, by the numbers, include:
- 285 book reviews
- 100 Thursday Quotables posts (my very own little meme — come join me on Thursdays!)
- 100 Top Ten Tuesday posts (I had no idea that this week’s TTT post was my 100th!)
Just to check in on my pet obsessions:
- Outlander has been mentioned in 131 posts (Really? That’s all? I would have guessed a lot more!)
- Harry Potter? Appears in 60 posts.
- I’ve mentioned The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell in 29 posts.
- Stephen King appears in 81 posts.
As of today, my Book Blog Meme Directory has been viewed 11,380 times! Wow, that makes me happy! I guess that means that people find it useful… and I think that’s just awesome.
1,000 posts since day one, and I’m still having so much fun! Thank you so much to all of you wonderful people who take the time to stop by, check in, say hi, and share your thoughts. Your comments and insights mean more to me than I can say, and I feel like I’ve made some amazing new friends thanks to the incredible world of book blogging.
So, here’s a quick little thank you — how does a giveaway grab you?
I can’t give away $1,000. Sorry! But I think I can manage 1,000 pennies! And since I’m enjoying celebrating so much, I’ll do it twice. Enter here to win one of two $10 gift cards for Amazon or Book Depository:
And one more time:
I appreciate all of the encouragement, laughter, and support!
Onward we go… to the next 1,000 posts!
AH! Congrats on 1,000 posts!! My fave thing about blogging is connecting with fellow bloggers and keeping up to date with book releases! 😀
Thank you! And those are two of my favorite things as well. 🙂
Congratulations, Lisa! And thank you… you’ve led me to new favorites and your blog is always enjoyable.
Thanks so much, Kerry! That really means a lot to me.
Yay on your 1000th post! 🙂 Your blog is amazing and your meme directory has led me to create some *awesome posts! Thank YOU and you’re so welcome! Congratulations! 🙂
Thanks, Maggie! I really appreciate the kind words, and I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found the directory helpful!
Sorry if this is a duplicate entry but my iphone froze
1000! Congrats! Glad you had so much fun! As a new blogger at least 20 of those views in the directory are mine in the last two weeks 🙂
Thank you for posting it! It is really helpful
I hope you keep blogging 🙂
Thank you so much! It’s been such a fun ride, and I’m not planning to get off any time soon. 🙂 Good luck with your blogging adventures! I’m glad you like the directory. 🙂
Congratulations on that milestone! I see we started about the same time, but you’ve been obviously way more active than I have. But I’ll catch up. 😉
My favorite thing about blogging… is to just write down my thoughts, really. I’m not the most active of the bunch, so my blog is basically just my archive, my library. But I also love connecting with authors, especially indies.
Thank you! And I agree, connecting with authors can be one of the really special things about blogging. 🙂
Wow! Congrats! That is a TON of blogging! Looking forward to the next 1,000!
Thank you so much! It’s so great to hear from you and other bloggers and to be able to share words of encouragement with each other.
Wow! Congratulations on the 1000 benchmark. I just recently cleared 300. So I appreciate that 1000 is a lot of blogging. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! And you too! Wishing you lots of success and enjoyment with your blogging. 🙂
That’s awesome, Lisa! Really well done! 🙂
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! That’s awesome! 🙂
Thank you!
Congrats, that’s amazing! My favorite thing about blogging is interacting with like-minded people like yourself 🙂
Right back at ya! Bloggers (like you!) really inspire me. 🙂 Thank you!
Congrats, Lisa 🙂 My favourite part about blogging? Sharing my thoughts with others and taking part in all the fun memes 😉 You’re Directory was really helpful when I started my blog. Have I ever said thank you? No? Well, thank you very much 😀
Thank you, Emalie, that’s so wonderful to hear! I’m really glad that you’ve found the directory helpful — and I agree, the fun meme and connecting with others is what makes blogging so satisfying.
Congratulations on reaching 1000 posts! I look forward to the next 1000. You’re meme directory has helped me so much too!
I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found the directory helpful! It’s really been fun to work on and keep up. 🙂 Thanks for your nice words of encouragement!
1,000!!! That’s huge. Congratulations. 😀
Thanks so much, Bonnie! I really appreciate the good cheer. 🙂
Congratulations, dear! 1000 posts is amazing, I’m actually thinking if I could ever reach that many. Good job Lisa 🙂
Thanks, Claire! I really appreciate it! 1000 kind of snuck up on me — I’m a bit amazed myself. 🙂
I would be amazed myself, too, if I reach 1000 posts 🙂
Congrats! That is so exciting that you’ve reached 1000 posts! I recently got past 100 and that was a big deal to me.
Congrats again! 🙂
Oh, yes, 100 is the first milestone, and you should be very proud! Thank you so much for the nice words of encouragement.
Congratulations bLisa!
Thank you!
Just had to stop to say congratulations!!!!!
When I hit my 1000 (and I don’t think I’ll be as fast as you), I hope I’ll still have your same enthusiasm 🙂
Thank you! I really appreciate the nice wishes, and I especially appreciate all the great interactions and the quotes you’ve shared!
Love this giveaway! Happy 1000th blog post. 🙂
Thank you!
Congrats on the amazing milestone!!! 1000 posts is just amazing! Hats off to you!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations on hitting 1000 posts! I enjoy reading your blog posts and comments, may you have a 1000 (and more) posts filled with books and great discussion 🙂 Congrats again!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comments and support, and it means a lot coming from you, as I always enjoy your blog so much!