Hi Everyone! I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday season! I know right before Christmas I said I was going to be taking a few days off. Well, except for a couple of book reviews it’s turned in a longer vacation than I originally planned. I’m going to be taking off a few more days, but I promise I’ll be back in fighting form next week. I’ve been trying to keep up with everyone’s blogs, but if I missed anyone’s posts, please forgive me.
In the meantime I wanted to wish all of you the Happiest of New Years. I know for many of us 2017 was a tough year, whether it was things going on in our personal lives, or natural disasters such as the devastating hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires that hit more than one country, terrorism attacks, or political and societal upheaval such as the one here in the U.S. as millions of Americans felt trapped and helpless in the first hellish year of the Trump presidency. But I for one will never give up hope regardless what obstacles I’m dealing with. So in that spirit I’m looking forward to 2018 and a brand new page.
And with that I’m leaving you with my last quote for 2017 which happens to come from one of my favorite poets of Victorian England.
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering,
‘It will be happier’.
~Alfred Lord Tennyson ~
To all of you I raise my glass. Be safe, be happy, and have fun this weekend!
sonofabeach96 said:
Happy New Year to you as well. 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You! As we’re in the middle of a frigidly cold snap, we’re ordering in Chinese food and finally watching The Martian.😊
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sonofabeach96 said:
Hahaha. Yeah, it’s pretty dang cold here too, and worse in the coming days. Ordering in Chinese and snuggling in sounds perfect. 😃
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I hope you keep warm and have a wonderful New Years!😊
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sonofabeach96 said:
You too. 😊😊
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The Cozy Pages said:
Happy New Year to you too!!!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Nina!🤗
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Stephanie said:
Happiest of New Years, Kim! Have a lovely weekend!! I definitely hope 2018 is a better year for all of us! 🎉🥂🎉
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You to Stephanie! We definitely deserve a break!🤗
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Stephanie said:
Thanks! Yes, I couldn’t agree more!! 🤗😊
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ksbeth said:
i love that final quote –
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johnrieber said:
Here’s to a 2018 full of fun and happy surprises!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you John! Happy New Year to you and yours!🤗🥂🎊
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
Happy New Year to you Ms. Book Diva❤📚!!! This post was just great with the GIFs and the quote! #lovelovelove I’m with you we must have hope and say fuck the bullshit of 2017! (I know you don’t curse so that part was me!) I am all for the hope and positivity and leaving the crap behind us!!! 2017 was a hard year for me just like you and many but I am so thankful to have met you in 2017!!! YAY!🎊✨🎉 I hope you and Tom have a fabulous New Years and enjoy some down time! You deserve it!🎇🎆❤🤗😗🎊💖
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you my Book Sister. I hope 2018 is so much kinder to you. 🤗😙🥂🎊
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
Same to you sweetheart!🎊🤗 We got this!!!💖😗🎉🎆 We are Bookish Boss Ladies!😗💖😄
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raistlin0903 said:
I think it’s great that you are taking some time off, you seriously deserve it. Don’t worry about missing some posts, as I’m sure I speak for everyone here that nobody will ever hold that against you.
I could not agree more. This year has had a lot of crap for so many people. It seems like it’s a year that is best forgotten in a very quick way. Still it also had it’s bright spots. I for one have really had a blast exchanging thoughts with you on all these wonderful posts. You are a truly terrific person and I am more than happy that I have met you. And of course through you I met some other awesome people like Didi, Dani and Lashaan…for which I’m equally greatful.
I hope the new year is going to bring you so much happyness and joy, and I already look forward to the upcoming year where we can hopefully continue to have fun writing posts, exchanging comments, and all that other awesomeness. Thanks for this year, and all the best for 2018 😀!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much my friend! I’ve promised Pete and my husband to take it a little more easy on writing posts this next year. It has been a pleasure meeting you Michel even if it’s only through the blogosphere. I hope 2018 is an absolutely spectacular year for you because you deserve it!🤗🎊🥂
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raistlin0903 said:
Aww, you are really trying to make me blush here, and succeeding as well 😊Thank you for your kindness. I think that is a wise promise. As much as I love reading your posts, yiur health always comes first, that is for sure. I wish you all the best again for 2018, and look forward to exchanging thoughts on posts again next year 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🤗
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raynotbradbury said:
Happy new year 🎉😁⛄️🎶🥘
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy New Year!🤗🥂🎊
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CJRthebrit said:
Happy New Year to you 🍷
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you! 🎊🥂
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rachelsouthgatestwenties said:
Awesome blog! I’ve followed & I’m new here & would love if you checked out my blog, and followed if you liked what you read! Thanks so much! Rachel 😊❤️
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Rachel! I just followed you back.🎊🥂
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thenerdysideofaqueen said:
Happy New Year!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!🥂🎊
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Felicia Denise said:
Happy New Year, Kim! Here’s to brighter, better days! 🙂 ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Felia! And the same to you and yours!🤗🎊🥂
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beetleypete said:
I hope that 2018 sees you in better health, and investigating those new medications to ease your problems. I look forward to you doing less reviews and a lot less reading too. I say that not because I don’t want to see your posts, but because I would prefer to know that you are not making things worse! 🙂 🙂
My sincere best wishes to you both for 2018. All of us in our small blogging community can face it head on together, and continue to support each other with interaction, engagement, and friendship. Wherever we live.
Pete. xx
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank You Pete! And thank you so much for you kind words and as always, your support. I’ve promised Tom to not post everyday like I’ve been doing. I hope you, Julie and Ollie have a lovely New Years.🤗🥂🎊
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fragglerocking said:
Happy New Year Kim, and here’s to a better year! 🥂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Fraggle! 🥂🎊
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Richard said:
Happy New Year Kim!!! X
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Richard! The same to you!🤗🥂🎊
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vinnieh said:
May your New Year be so much fun.
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Dr. Rex said:
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
There are only two days left … wishing y’all a Happy New Year!!
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Beware Of The Reader said:
Happy New Year to you too Kim! ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And to you Sophie!🤗🥂🎊
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booksandbakes1 said:
Happy new year! X
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy New Year Charley!🤗🥂🎊
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booksandbakes1 said:
Thanks!! Have a good one! Keep in touch. I’ve missed you x
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Hon! I’ll be blogging again next week, but I think I’m going to be taking it a little easy this year and try to get my migraines a little more under control.
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booksandbakes1 said:
Absolutely! Health comes first. Do look after yourself. It’s so important. I’d rather you were better 😊 x
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🤗
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Raven @ Dreamy Addictions said:
Happy New Year, Kim! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And to you Raven!🤗🎊🥂
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jowensauthor said:
Happy New Year, Kim! That’s a great Tennyson quote. I’ve always liked his work.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy New Year Jeanne!🤗🥂🎊 His writing is so beautiful.😊
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Carrie said:
Happy New Year to you too Kim! I hope that you are enjoying the bit of downtime and have a wonderful holiday! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carrie. I hope you have a lovely New Year’s Eve. We’re staying in and ordering Chinese food and finally watching The Martian.😊
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Carrie said:
That sounds like my kind of celebrating these days. I’ll be staying in myself and watching the ball from my comfy recliner, no way I’d get out when our night temps are going into the negatives, much prefer to say in and stay warm. 🙂
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emmareadstoomuch said:
happy, happy new year!!! enjoy the break – see ya back here soon 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Emma! Happy New Year!🤗🎊🥂
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theorangutanlibrarian said:
Happy New Year!!! ❤ Hope you have a great one!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And the Happiest of New Years to you!🤗🎊🥂
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theorangutanlibrarian said:
Aww thank you!! You too 🤗🎊🥂🤗
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Admin said:
Happy new year everyone
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy New Year!🥂🎊
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Books Teacup and Reviews said:
Happy New Year! ❤️☺️🎊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And to you as well!🤗🥂🎊
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LFBooks said:
You deserve it, so enjoy yourself.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much!😊🥂🎊
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Didi Oviatt - Author said:
Happy New Year, Kim! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And to you Didi!🤗🎊🥂
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
Happy New Year, Kim! It was another wonderful year with you and hope that 2018 will be just as awesome! Here’s to more positive events that will mark our lives, and for all the books we will get to read! 😉 🎉🎇🎊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy New Year to both you and Trang, Lashaan! I hope you’re having fun tonight. 🤗🥂🎊
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
I think a warm bed and a great novel can considered fun in our books 😁
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The Thrifty Campers said:
Happy New Year🎉
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And too you!😊🥂🎊
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dizemtekin said:
This blog post is really sweet!! Especially the quote at the end, I hope you have a blissful new year!
I’ve also made a post on New Years resolutions if you’re interested
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww. Thanks Dizem. The same to you.😊🥂
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www.apkfish.com said:
thank you cadburypom
Fantastic blog
Good luck to you
happy new year 2018
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much!😊
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ihaveabadsenseofhumor said:
Happy New Year!!
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BrizzleLass said:
Happy New Year 🎉
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mlbradford said:
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Kim!
Best of health and happiness to u in 2018
Looking forward to seeing this fighting form in full effect
CHEERS!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
And to you Brad!🤗🎊🥂
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mlbradford said:
Love, light and peace 🙂
(Wish I could send u some groovy gifs via Comments as well!)
Bless u
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bobbiejrae said:
How do you enable comments on your blogs that appear in wordpress?…
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Um, I’m not sure Bobbie. This came through fine. I just had to approve it since it’s the first time you’ve commented
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Ousmane_Toro said:
New Aim, New Dreams, New Achievements Everything Waiting for You. Forget The Failures. Correct Your Mistakes. Surely Success is yours. Happy NEW YEAR 2018.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you. Happy New Year!
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Sophie vdA said:
Happy New Year 2018 Kim!
Greetings by Sophie
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Sophie! And the same to you.😊🥂🎊
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Sophie vdA said:
Thank you Kim! Greetings by Sophie
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thebookdutchesses said:
Happy New Year!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you.And the same to you!😊
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Literary Dust said:
Have a magnificent New Year!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Candace! You too.😙
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guuueesswho said:
Happy 2018! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you. And the same to you.😊
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Jean M. Cogdell said:
Happy New Year!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Jean. Happy New Year!😊🥂
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Happy New Year to you too 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you!😊
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landscapearchitecturephotographyrjstyles said:
way cool animation
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks! I love finding cool gifs to include in my posts.😊
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Diana said:
Happy new year Kim. Have a blessed 2018.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You too Diana.🤗
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Ariana Cyrus said:
Wish you happy new year 2018, stay blessed
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Ariana. Happy New Year to you as well.😊
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Tyler Michael King said:
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy New Year Tyler!😊
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