New year, new beginnings, new decisions, new directions…
I’m writing to announce a change here at Bookshelf Fantasies — specifically, about my Shelf Control weekly posts.
Back in 2015, I created Shelf Control and invited others to participate as well:
Shelf Control is a weekly celebration of the unread books on our shelves. Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up!
Over the past seven years, I’ve featured 347 books from my shelves. I’ve been joined by wonderful participants, all book bloggers sharing their own variety of featured books. It’s been so much fun sharing and exchanging ideas, reading plans, and insights!
This past year, I’ve noticed that hosting a weekly book blog meme has occasionally started to feel more like an obligation and less like pure enjoyment. I’ve written in the past about my strong belief that book blogging should be a source of fun and happiness, and if it ever starts to feel like work, then I should reconsider what I’m doing. I still love the idea of Shelf Control, but I think it’s about time for me to cut back on commitments and just post when the inspiration strikes.
For that reason, it’s time for me to pass the reins to a new host!
I’m delighted to announce that Mallika at Literary Potpourri will be “adopting” the Shelf Control meme and will become its new host! Mallika has been the most involved participant in Shelf Control over the years, and her book selections are always fascinating.
I’ll still participate in the meme, but I love the idea of contributing now and then, rather than feeling forced to find a new book to feature week in and week out. So, look for my posts… just not necessarily every week.
Thank you to one and all who’ve participated by sharing your own Shelf Control posts and/or commenting on mine! Your thoughts, comments, and insights have meant so much to me.
Please join me in thanking Mallika for taking over Shelf Control, and please check in at Literary Potpourri for future Shelf Control posts!
Happy New Year!
Bookshelf Fantasies 
Thanks Lisa! I’m pleased to be ‘adopting’ Shelf Control and look forward to seeing everyone’s picks!
Thanks, Mallika! So excited that Shelf Control will have a good new home!
Me too Lisa! I’ll look out for your posts when you join in 🙂
I completely agree, book blogging should first and foremost be a source of enjoyment. I think you did the right thing 🙂 xxx
Thank you — I appreciate the support!
I love that you recognized the need for change, sometimes that can be so hard. I will definitely check out Mallika’s blog😁
Great! And thank you! It feels nice to acknowledge that it’s time for a change. 🙂
I’m so glad you found someone eager to carry the torch – it’s a fun meme. And it really does serve a purpose, so you started a good thing. Good for you in recognizing you needed to make some changes. That’s hard to do sometimes.
Hope you have a less stressful, more fun-filled reading 2023.
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
Thank you so much!
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Ooops! I forgot about this change over. I’ve fixed my post now. All the best.
Thanks!