Book Blogger Holiday Swap
Posted By CarrieK on December 16, 2009
My Book Blogger Holiday Swap gift arrived Monday evening. I wanted to post about it immediately, but unfortunately, I am photographically challenged, and I had to take a picture with my daughter’s camera and then wait for her to e-mail it to me.
As you can see, my photo-taking skills leave something to be desired – so I will translate the above picture for you. There were four lovely things in my package:
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
A beautiful purple notebook to record my reading in – purple is my favorite color!
A Jane Austen bookmark
A coffee mug featuring women authors like Sylvia Plath, Louisa May Alcott, and Jane Austen
As you can see, my swap partner did an excellent job! I haven’t read The Gargoyle yet, but have read many great reviews and have had it on my to-read list for a while. I used the mug for coffee last night – it’s jumbo-sized, which is perfect. 
Not only did I receive a wonderful gift, but I discovered a wonderful, new-to-me blog. My Secret Santa is Amy from Life by Candlelight. Thank you so much, Amy!
What an awesome Santa! The notebook in particular is so pretty.
Nymeth´s last blog ..A Persephone Under my Tree
Nymeth – it is very pretty!
What a great gift! I have The Gargoyle on my shelves but haven’t read it yet. Happy reading!
Vasilly´s last blog ..Waiting on Wednesday: The Passage by Justin Cronin
Thanks, Vasilly.
What a lovely gift! I hope you enjoy it.
Kathy´s last blog ..Wondrous Words Wednesday
Thanks, Kathy!
What thoughtful gifts. Love the mug!
Mary´s last blog ..Waiting on Wednesday – Dec. 16
Mary – I do, too – and it holds a LOT of coffee!
Dude, how cool are these presents? I love that mug.
Amanda (A Bookshelf Monstrosity)´s last blog ..2010 Bibliophilic Books Challenge
Amanda – I know – I got spoiled!
What a great gift! The Gargoyle looks really good – I hope you enjoy it!
Alita´s last blog ..Book Blogger Holiday Swap!
Alita – thanks!
The Gargoyle was really good! I hope you enjoy it!
Kailana´s last blog ..It’s me!
Kelly – thanks – I’ve heard so much good buzz about it!
What wonderful gifts! I love that mug!
Melody – I think that mug is a hit with all book-lovers!
What a fantastic Santa! I love that mug.
softdrink´s last blog ..When She Flew
Fizzy – yes, she was a fantastic Santa!
Great package. I have been hearing such good things about The Gargoyle. Would love to read that one.
Nicole´s last blog ..Dragon House, by John Shors
Nicole – I hope it’s as good as everyone says!
Isn’t Amy wonderful? I’ve been following her blog for quite a while now and she’s got such a good heart–not to mention great taste in gifts, I see! I hope you enjoy your new book! I have that one in my TBR pile to read.
Literary Feline´s last blog ..The One in Which I Attempted to Write Mini Reviews (but still used too many words)
Wendy – I know – I was so glad she got my name, because I’ve never visited her blog before. I added it to my Google Reader.
Great gifts Carrie; enjoy!
Diane´s last blog ..Waiting on Wednesday – The Language of Secrets
Thanks, Diane.
What great gifts! I really like the mug, especially!
avisannschild´s last blog ..Goodbye, sweet Thelma
Avis – so many bloggers love that mug – I’m going to keep it i mind for my next swap gift!
I love the mug and the purple notebook! Lovely Christmas surprise gifts, so thoughtful.
Susan´s last blog ..The Christmas Rush and Dr Who is on in 10 minutes!!!
Susan – yes, very thoughtful!
Great gifts! I think you’ll like The Gargoyle and I love the mug!
stacybuckeye´s last blog ..Last Lines Quiz
Stacy – That mug is a huge hit!
That looks like a lovely gift! I love the mug.
heidenkind´s last blog ..TSS–The Vlog Edition
Tasha – I am definitely getting that mug for my swap partner next year!