Monday, May 26, 2014

LINK IT UP: Introductions & Literature

Design by Amber of Shelf Notes

Welcome to Armchair BEA 2014! 

Today is the day that we kick off our fifth annual event that parallels Book Expo America in New York City.  This year, we are starting a couple of days earlier than the usual event, which will allow all you participants a little extra time to meet each other and chat from your armchairs before we start bringing in the goodies that we have for you directly from the streets and floors of the Expo.  

Throughout this week, we will be posting a variety of things throughout the day.  You will see special guest articles, announcements of our giveaway winners and special featured giveaways, as well as articles, photos, and videos live from BEA.  We will have multiple posts each and every day, so make sure you are following along closely so you don't miss out on any of the action.

 Now, without further ado, let's get started!!
Daily Reminders:

Twitter Party TODAY at 7 PM EST

Instagram Challenge:  #MyArmchair

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MONDAY, MAY 26, 2014: INTRODUCTIONS & LITERATURE 

Introductions 
As in past years, we will provide you with a list of ten questions and ask that you answer FIVE. We are currently in the midst of revamping the questions, so all our returning participants will be happy to see a whole list of new choices. You can find the full list of questions here.

Literature 
What do you think of when you think of literature? Classics, contemporary, genre, or something else entirely? We are leaving this one up to you to come up with and share the literature that you want to chat about the most. Feel free to share a list of your favorites, break down your favorite genre, feature your favorite authors, and be creative about all things literature in general. 

HOW TO LINK UP

Please use the following format when linking up:

Name @ Blog Name - Daily Topic Represented 

For example: Sally @ Armchair BEA - Literature OR Sally @ Armchair BEA - Introduction & Literature

Please use only permalinks (links going directly to the designated post) when linking up. If you link directly to your home page, your link will be removed.

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86 comments:

  1. Faith Hope CherryteaMay 26, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    annnnd we're off....!!

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  2. LeonickaMay 26, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Ack! How do I un-link! I made a mistake in my over-eagerness. I knew I should have waited til morning.

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    1. Tif SweeneyMay 26, 2014 at 9:47 AM

      Leonicka ... I *think* I may have just fixed it for you! Take a look and let me know if you need another change!

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  3. Kristen @ Pretty Little PagesMay 26, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    Ahh! Super exciting!!

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  4. Shaunesay EslanaiMay 26, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    I goofed as well and didn't get my Introduction tag put on! Newbie for the win!

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  5. Lisa PottgenMay 26, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    Wooohooo! Can't wait to read all of the posts!

    Lisa @Just Another Rabid Reader

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  6. Lexxie LinMay 26, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    YAY It has started! Happy ArmchairBEA, everyone :)

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

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  7. Brooke BumgardnerMay 26, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    Yay!

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  8. Monika @ Lovely BookshelfMay 26, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Happy ArmchairBEA, all!

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  9. Kathryn T.May 26, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    My first link is not working, a kind visitor let me know. No 41. I can't remove it, so just put the link in again with the link working correctly at 57. Sorry about that.

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    1. Tif SweeneyMay 26, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      Kathryn T. ... Deleted your #41 and your correct one is now #56!

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  10. Natalie AMay 26, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    Yay! :)

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  11. Skeeter LeeMay 26, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    Hello everyone! Hope to see you in the Twitter later on today.

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  12. La La in the LiBrArYMay 26, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    I love Twitter parties!!

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  13. VanessaMay 26, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Just added mine # 68!

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  14. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    the two links from Tea in the Treetops don't seem to be working. I was so intrigued by the blog name just had to click on it

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    1. Tif SweeneyMay 26, 2014 at 9:50 AM

      bookertalk.com ... Thanks for the heads-up! I will take a look and fix them accordingly.

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  15. LoryMay 26, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Here we go!

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  16. Roberta R.May 26, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Cool. So many new-to-me bloggers to meet :).
    Happy Armchair BEA everyone! Read you all tomorrow (I'm extremely busy today. Just my luck).

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  17. Melanie JayneMay 26, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Thanks for hosting this!

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  18. ahz1May 26, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Nice to see so many participants! Welcome all!

    AH@BadassBookReviews

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  19. Rachel NoelMay 26, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Introduction down, now to work on Literature and check out the other blogs!

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  20. Maddy SymphonyMay 26, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    So excited to finally be participating in the BEA! I cannot wait to get into this!

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  21. Colleen TurnerMay 26, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    So excited to be participating in my first armchair bea! And of course I already screwed up :)! I forgot to include in the linky name that I wrote an Introduction post. Can't wait to read about everyone else!

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  22. Suzy TurnerMay 26, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    This is so so exciting!! Really great to be taking part this year :)

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  23. Tanya @ Moms Small VictoriesMay 26, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Good morning all! Ready to discuss great books and chat with many of you! Its gonna be a great week!

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  24. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I'm so excited to be participating in Armchair BEA for my first time ever! I'm looking forward to chatting about books and having a great time with all of you! I'm #73 :)

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  25. TrishaMay 26, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Really excited to be participating this year. I can't wait to meet some new book bloggers!

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  26. Ms. YinglingMay 26, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    I'm hoping to find some good new middle grade blogs, and learning more about people I already know. All the fun of BEA but fewer totebags to carry!

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  27. Holly SchindlerMay 26, 2014 at 9:13 AM

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  28. Holly SchindlerMay 26, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    First time participating in Armchair BEA! As an author, I adore meeting new bloggers. Can't wait to meet new bloggers here!

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  29. Steph GorelenoreMay 26, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Happy Armchair BEA everyone!

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  30. Creations by Laurel-Rain SnowMay 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Happy Armchair BEA!

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  31. Julie SMay 26, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Happy Memorial Day everyone!

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  32. MeaghanMay 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Very excited for another year of Armchair BEA!

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  33. Karsyn SmithMay 26, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Linked up. Looking forward to participating.

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  34. Tellulah DarlingMay 26, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Alrighty! Time to start getting to know you all ...

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  35. Kat NMay 26, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    I got two different link for two different post, my introductory does have the link to my Literature talk. But I also link up again for the Lit talk as well :-)

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    1. Tif SweeneyMay 26, 2014 at 11:45 AM

      Kat N ... Thanks for the heads-up! I will make sure it remains as is!

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  36. AlexMay 26, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    So excited to be participating! :D

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  37. UnknownMay 26, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    So glad it's that time of year again!

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  38. TaffyMay 26, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    YESS!!!

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  39. Kayla BeckMay 26, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Could you delete "Amber @ Bibliophilia, Please"? My phone was being evil.

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    1. Tif SweeneyMay 26, 2014 at 12:30 PM

      Kayla Beck ... Done! Thanks for the heads-up!

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  40. Suzanne CowlesMay 26, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    Sorry for the "non-conformity" # 186. Meant to put Suzanne @ Suzanne Cowles

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  41. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Yay! I love Armchair BEA!

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    1. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      So... doing the linky on my phone... total fail. The third time may have worked, but please delete the first two stupid attempts! sorry!

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    2. Tif SweeneyMay 26, 2014 at 12:50 PM

      analysismachine .. All fixed! Thanks for letting me know!

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  42. Nicole @ Always ReidingMay 26, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    So very exciting to be a part of this!

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  43. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    First time participating, so happy!

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  44. vikk simmonsMay 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM

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  45. Alexia BoesenMay 26, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    So excited to be participating this year!

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  46. Tamie @ Bookish TemptationsMay 26, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Can't believe another year has gone by already.

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  47. Books AhoyMay 26, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    happy armchair bea!

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  48. Liss ThomasMay 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Finally posted! Enjoy!

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  49. Semoy GMay 26, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    My first year taking part, and I am looking forward to this SO MUCH!

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  50. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Been working in the yard all day (what a fun way to spend Memorial Day, right?!) but I found a few moments to post before our cookout tonight. Looking forward to meeting and chatting with all of you this week!

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  51. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    I forgot this was starting today! Can't believe it's that time of the year already. =^.^=

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  52. MeredithMay 26, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    A bit late to the party due to the holiday weekend. But here we go!

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  53. Amber Lovell BooneMay 26, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I'm late to the party, but my link is up now!

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    1. Amber Lovell BooneMay 26, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      I am working my way through the list and plan to comment on everyone's intro... eventually. ♥

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    2. Amber Lovell BooneMay 26, 2014 at 11:59 PM

      Sheesh! This is taking longer than expected. You all have such wonderful intros...

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    3. Amber Lovell BooneMay 27, 2014 at 1:46 AM

      P.S. I'm Amber @ Casual Readers #255. ☺

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    4. Amber Lovell BooneMay 28, 2014 at 6:59 AM

      Day 2 & 3 posts are up, #285 & #294. Still trudging through the intros! If I haven't commented on yours yet, I'll get there soon.

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    5. Amber Lovell BooneMay 28, 2014 at 6:03 PM

      Whoopsie! Thanks for fixing my stuff Tif.

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    6. Tif SweeneyMay 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM

      Amber Lovell Boone ... You're welcome! :)

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  54. FiktshunMay 26, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Happy Armchair BEA everyone!

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  55. Tia DalleyMay 26, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Linked up! Enjoy Armchair BEA

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  56. jessiMay 26, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    My first Armchair BEA! I'm really excited. :)

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  57. steph hMay 26, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    So excited about Armchair BEA!

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  58. Marisa GMay 26, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    11:49 at night but hey I still made day 1!

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  59. Lina GMay 27, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    ^Wow, Marisa, I was worried I was suuupppeeerrr late, hehe. I'm 11:51 pm :)

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  60. La La in the LiBrArYMay 27, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    I wish authors wouldn't advertise their books in the comments on our introduction pages. Say you are an author and leave a link, but hyping your book in the comments is a little much.

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    1. Tif SweeneyMay 27, 2014 at 12:57 AM

      La La in the LiBrArY ... I'm sorry you are feeling spammed! I will make an announcement via our social media sites tomorrow morning. (I'm on my way to bed.) However, this may be a great subject to bring up tomorrow for Author Interaction discussions!

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  61. Ashley MullinsMay 27, 2014 at 1:58 AM

    Wooo got my post up finally. (new laptop, lost all premade posts)

    #278

    Ashley M

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  62. kiphaMay 27, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Fabulous!

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  63. Sarah - whatsarahsaidMay 27, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Woo hoo...all linked up! Thanks!

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  64. Leila @ Readers' OasisMay 27, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    This is all so great for me as a new blogger! I'm so new to all this that I didn't even know everyone congregated at BEA... and I'm in commuting distance to NYC! Ah well, there's always next year, right? I've posted my intro on my blog, Readers' Oasis:
    http://leilarice.blogspot.com/2014/05/armchair-bea-introduction.html

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  65. AmberBugMay 27, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Better late than never right?

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  66. ariannaMay 27, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Sorry we're a bit late in the game! AWESOME to see all the names, can't wait to put them with faces tomorrow. :)

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  67. fredamansJune 2, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    I have finally visited everyone in this list. WOW!
    Hope everyone enjoyed ABEA and BEA!

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