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A few days ago I found out I had reached this unbelievable milestone! After I regained consciousness, my first reaction was something like this:
And this:
And just a little of this:
Okay. And this as well:
Since then, I’ve actually reached 1,010 followers, not that I’m counting or anything!
Seriously though, I really want to thank all of you who follow me. I started this blog back in July of 2014 simply because I had recently become disabled and missed being a librarian. To be honest, after twenty-six years of being a reading advocate, I was floundering. But then I stumbled upon the wonderful community that makes up WordPress. Since then, I’ve had over 41,000 views and almost 16,000 visitors, which I find completely unfathomable. I’m not very skilled technologically speaking, so By Hook Or By Book isn’t exactly the flashiest blog out there. Yet, you all come to visit, read my reviews and share your thoughts, and for that I just can’t thank you enough. I’ve made so many friends from all over the world, which has made blogging an incredibly enriching experience for me. I will endeavor to keep providing honest book reviews, the occasional political post when I’m feeling especially aggravated, as well as some inspirational and humorous ones. If there’s anything you find lacking and you’d like me to add, please let me know. In the meantime I just want to thank all of you again, for making this such a rewarding experience!
Drew @ TheTattooedBookGeek said:
Congratulations on reaching 1000 followers.πππππ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Drew! To be honest I’m still a little in shock.
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Tony Burgess said:
Congratulations on your milestone! Keep on blogging.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much Tony!ππ»
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Michelle said:
Congratulations π You deserve each and every one of them! Here’s to loads more π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Michelle!ππ»
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theintrovertedschmuck said:
Congratulations! π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You!π
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Jay said:
Wowza!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Right? I’m still floored!ππ»
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vinnieh said:
Major congratulations on this. I’m oh so happy for you.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Vinnie, for your kind words and your friendship!ππ»π
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vinnieh said:
I value your lovely words and the friendship you give me. You truly are a star sister.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Okay. Now you’re making me tear up.π
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vinnieh said:
I sincerely mean it, you are amazing.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Vinnie. I really can’t tell you how much that means to me!π
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vinnieh said:
Your constant support and positive words on my work more than warrant me thanking you. I like to repay kindness.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Just for that:πππππ
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vinnieh said:
I love all those smiley faces. And you know how I said I’m going the cinema more often, I went to day and my review is up.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know you love emojis my friend! Your review just popped up in my feed so Im heading over right now!π
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vinnieh said:
Emojis are so cool.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
They are. Hence my addiction!π€
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vinnieh said:
Haha, it’s a good addiction though.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
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vinnieh said:
I love the joy of this post.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m just a little excited!π
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vinnieh said:
I would be too. I’d be dancing naked around the house. Sorry for giving you that image.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Haha!ππ
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vinnieh said:
Hope that image didn’t frighten you, haha.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Of course not!π
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vinnieh said:
Well you have seen my butt plenty of times.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
True! You know me Vinnie! I’m not easily shocked!π
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vinnieh said:
That’s nice to know.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
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vinnieh said:
It was classy naked dancing after all I was referring to.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Of course it was. I wouldn’t expect anything less from such a classy guy!π
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vinnieh said:
What makes you think I’m classy? I’m really curious to know.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Well, it’s rather a long list, but here’s a few reasons.
Your sense of humor.
The way you engage your followers.
The support you show to fellow bloggers.
Your willingness to put yourself out there, whether its your more risquΓ© posts, or just trying something new.
Oh! Speaking of new, how are things progressing with Gone Girl? Are you still enjoying it?
xox
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vinnieh said:
You think I’m funny? Thanks, I try my best. Risque is my middle name. Gone Girl continues to rivet. My sympathies are like a seesaw between the two characters, who is telling the truth?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Absolutely! I’m so glad you’re still having fun with Gone Girl. When you finish and watch the movie are you going to review both of them?
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vinnieh said:
I think I’ll review the movie, not sure about the book as I’ve never done a book review before. On what you said about me being risque, do you ever think I go a bit overboard?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Well, there’s always a first time for everything! And no I don’t think you go overboard. Look at all the positive comments you get!π
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vinnieh said:
I may consider that then. I look forward to seeing the movie of Gone Girl as the book keeps surprising me. Thanks for the vote of confidence regarding my raunchy factor.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Not raunchy. Classily risquΓ©!
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vinnieh said:
Oh I like that description. Classily risque, very nice.
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girlandworld said:
Congratulations
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You!ππ»
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ravenblake99 said:
Congratulations! You totally deserve it! π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! Thanks so much Raven!ππ»
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ravenblake99 said:
You’re welcome! π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
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Jay Colby said:
Congratulations on reaching 1000 followers!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Jay!ππ»
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Anne said:
Whooooooooo! Congratulations!!! π That’s a huge milestone Kim! I hit 500 just an hour ago *high fives*. And flashy blogs are overrated π β€
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Congratulations Anne! *high fives & fist bumps*!ππ»
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yourdaughtersbookshelf said:
Congratulations Kim! You deserve every follower and view. π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much for your kind words Stefanie! They mean a lot!π
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Yvo said:
That’s so awesome, congrats! β€
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Yvo!ππ»
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itsbooktalk said:
Congrats!! That’s a huge milestone
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Claire | Art and Soul said:
Congratulations! That’s wonderful π Keep going!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you ever so much Claire!ππ»
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Diana Prince Reviews said:
Oh my gosh, I’m so happy for you! Congratulations, Kim!! ππ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! Thank you so much Diana!ππ»π
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thesarahdoughty said:
Yay! Congratulations!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Sarah! *Hugs*
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thesarahdoughty said:
*hugs!
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Book Huntress said:
Congrats! π π π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You!ππ»π
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Book Huntress said:
You’re welcome! π
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lowcountrybooklover said:
Congratulations Kim. So deserves!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Mary!ππ»π
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LizScanlon said:
this is awesome! a thousand follower- wow! congrats and here’s to the next 1k π ππ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You Liz!ππ»
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Diana said:
Congratulations.Cheers to more milestones.Your blog is amazing.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Diana! Your kind words mean so much!ππ»
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BrizzleLass said:
Congratulations this is amazing!!!
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poseidons99 said:
Congratulations! (:
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You so, so much!π
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Niraja @ Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them said:
Congrats, Kim! You definitely deserve all the followers π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you for your kind words Niraja! They mean the world to me!ππ»
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Lisa A. said:
Congratulations Kim!!! We kind of hit the milestone at the same time ππΎπΉπΈπ Here’s to more blogging!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Lisa! *fist bump*!
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jowensauthor said:
1,000 followers? Wow! Awescome! Congrats, Kim!! I’m only closing in 400 followers.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much Jeanne! I feel like I should rename the blog The Little Engine That Could! And, by the way, 400 followers isn’t exactly anything to sneeze at. Especially given that that you’re such an accomplished writer. Just sayin’.ππ»π
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jowensauthor said:
Thanks π
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bookscoffeeandpassion said:
That’s so awesome! HUGE! Congrats! So happy for you! πβ€οΈ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you SO much!ππ»
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tamaralowery said:
CONGRATUMALATIONS!!!!!!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I LOVE that! Thank you so much Tamara!ππ»
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The Shameful Narcissist said:
Congratulations! This just proves you don’t need a flashy blog to draw in readers. It’s the content and quality that’s much more important β₯
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Adrienne! I’m still determined to conquer my inability to successfully post video links though!ππ»
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The Shameful Narcissist said:
What happens when you try to? I know unless you have an enhanced account you need to use a third party like YouTube or Vimeo, but if you have the next step up (premium I think, which I’ve been heavily debating) you can post both video and audio links without doing that! Hopefully you’ll figure it out soon *fingers crossed*
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I haven’t tried it for a while, but I’ve made a few attempts with YouTube and I follow the instructions, but nothing ever downloads onto my blog. I don’t know if it’s me or if it’s because I’m using my iPad since I don’t have a laptop.π
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The Shameful Narcissist said:
If you copy and paste the link from YouTube into your blog that *should* work.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I swear Adrienne! That’s exactly what I did but it didn’t work.π
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The Shameful Narcissist said:
Hm, that’s really weird. You may be able to contact WP help! It sounds like there might be some issue with how it’s being coded
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That’s a good idea Adrienne. Thanks!
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writerchristophfischer said:
Congreatulations!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Christopher!ππ»
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sudershana said:
Congratulations!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!ππ»
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Rebecca Dawn said:
Congratulationsπ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Rebecca! I love the flowers!ππ»π
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beetleypete said:
It was only 9 days ago that you wrote this comment on my own post about having 1,000 followers.
“This is HUGE Pete! Congratulations! Iβm about 22 followers away from that milestone myself and Iβm hoping to reach it before the end of the year.ππ»”
So it didn’t take that long to reach that milestone for you too!
Well done, Kim. You are a very ‘engaged blogger’, and that makes all the difference to followers.
I am very happy to be part of your community.
Best wishes, Pete.
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vinnieh said:
You hit the nail on the head Pete, Kim is an undisputed gem.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww, Vinnie! You are being way too kind.π€
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vinnieh said:
Just returning the niceness you have bestowed on me.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
*sighing happily*
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vinnieh said:
You deserve all the praise you get sister.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww Vinnie! You really are a sweet guy, you know? I’m sending you loads of virtual hugs!ππ
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vinnieh said:
You know how to flatter me, your making me blush. I received every one of those hugs.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
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vinnieh said:
Seriously, you are very kind.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
As you said, I’m just returning the kindness and support you’ve always given me my friend.π
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vinnieh said:
Perfect harmony then.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Always!π€
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much for your kind words Pete! I can’t tell you how much they mean to me. πππ»
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robbinsrealm said:
Congratulations!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You!ππ»
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cupcakesandmachetes said:
Congratulations! You totally deserve it. π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you ever so much!ππ»
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Queen Mery said:
Congratulations!!!! Big milestone!!!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much!ππ»
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AntonioWestley said:
Congrats and may u get 10,000 more βπ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! Thank you so much Antonio! Although, I think if I ever reached 10,000 my heart wouldn’t be able to take it!ππ»
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AntonioWestley said:
Well see π
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Jen said:
Oh my goodness, Kim! Congratulations! What an amazing milestone, I am so over the moon happy for you!β€ππ
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! Jen, you are the best! Thank you!
xoxo
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Lisa said:
Congratulations!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Lisa!ππ»
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bloggingsunsets said:
Congratulations!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!πππ»
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emmakwall said:
Congratulations you fantastic, fantastic girl!!! You deserve it and I’m beaming from ear to ear (like Ron Weasley when he sees the grand feast at the beginning of school term!)
#hugs #besties
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I love you Ems! I was thinking of you the whole time I was composing the post!
xoxo
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Fictionophile said:
Congratulations! I’m so jealous having just passed 900.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you! I LOVE your blog and I’ll bet you hit this milestone soon!ππ»
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Natasha said:
Congratulations! It’s a wonderful achievement! Love your blog
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Natasha! I LOVE yours as well!ππ»
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Lady Fancifull said:
Well done on your four figures followers – that’s a brilliant achievement in a short time scale!
Just picking up on an earlier post ‘re YouTube, are you pasting the ‘ share’ link on a line of its own and doing this on the visual tab, NOT the html one – counterintuitive I know – I don’t think it works if you paste it into the Html text tab. And I don’t think it works if you copy the link appearing in the browser at the top of the YouTube page – just the ‘share’ one. I hope that makes sense
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much! I haven’t tried linking a video for a while, but the next time I do I’ll definitely your instructions.ππ»
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sophiethestark said:
Congratulations on 1000 followers! That’s an amazing milestone π Keep up the good work!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Sophie!ππ»
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Aditya Andiappan said:
congratulations!!!. please do chech my blog too
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!
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Aditya Andiappan said:
i am so glad that u subscribed to me
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And thank you for stopping by. I’m looking forward to exploring your blog.ππ»
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Minnie Musings said:
Congrats! So fun to read people’s reactions to their realization of blogging dreams! π
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!
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Angela said:
Congratulations! That is fantastic!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks so much Angela!π
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mehuljangir said:
Brilliant achievement!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks.
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Mama Cass said:
It helps that you’re just so damn nice too.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww. Back βatcha!
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