Guess what? This is the 1000th post on my blog! Can you believe it? I can’t! I remember thinking that I’d never reach this number. It’s kind of surreal (and exciting) that I have!
The last 1000 posts have been a whirlwind of fun! While I don’t think every post I’ve posted has been quality, I’ve tried my best to do quality over quantity. I think that’s why it’s taken me a little over four years to reach this number.
To celebrate, I’m doing a giveaway to say thank you to all those who read my blog and have helped make this achievement possible. Even though I blog for myself, I wouldn’t have continued to blog without my readers’ encouragement. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading and commenting!
What am I giving away? Take a look!
That’s right! One lucky person will win a copy of both Matched and Crossed by Ally Condie. But, that’s not all! Both books are signed by Ally.
Please Note the Following
This giveaway is being administered using the Rafflecopter entry form. Here are a few things about the form:
- There’s only one mandatory entry and other additional entry options. The mandatory entry requires you to make a very specific comment on this post. Be sure to read the full instructions.
- The name the form asks for is viewable by the public. You do not need to use your real name if you don’t want to.
- The email address the form asks for is not viewable by the public. I can only see it and this is how I’ll contact you if you win. Please use your preferred email because if you don’t respond to my email within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen! Do not put your email address in your comment.
- If you’re confused on how to use the form, please watch this!
Terms and Conditions
- To enter, fill out the form below.
- I’ll use random.org to pick a winner.
- Entrants must be 13 years old or older.
- The giveaway is open to the US only.
- The giveaway runs until 12:01 am EST on Thursday, November 24. Basically, you have until (and not including) Thanksgiving to enter.
- The winner will be announced on Saturday, November 26. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen.
About Jenni Elyse
Congrats on 1000 posts! You crazy blogger, you! Ok, I have read Matched. I loved Condie’s writing. Honestly I was so sad at the end of the book — not a very happy ending. And I haven’t read Crossed yet!
Thanks, Alysa!
I was sad at the end of the book too. And, Condie’s writing is so poetic. I love her way with words.
Thanks so very much for this awesome giveaway!!! Great blog!!
Thank you!
Have you read either of the books? What did you think of them?
Wow. Just wow. That’s a lot of posts. *thinks of all the typing and hand-cramping* Yup, that’s a lot. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I’m dying to own my own personal copies of the series.
I’ve read Matched and I absolutely loved it. Like moved-it-up-to-top-five-dystopian-books kind of love. I haven’t read Crossed yet.
I’m so glad you loved it! I’m still in the middle of reading Crossed and can’t wait to find out what happens in the rest of it.
I have not read either but have heard they are fabulous! I love your blog!
Thanks, Meags! And, I think you’d like them.
Congrats on 1,000 posts. That is truly awesome! And what a fantastic giveaway!!
Thank you so much!
I’m glad you like the giveaway. Have you read either book? What did you think about them?
I loved Matched and can’t wait to read Crossed! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m so glad you loved Matched. I did too. I can’t wait to finish Crossed. I’m currently reading it right now.
Congrats on 1000 posts, that is a amazing! I have read Matched, and loved it. I would love to win a signed copy of both. Thanks for the chance!
Thank you!
I’m glad you loved it. Good luck!
Congrats on 1000 posts!
Thank you!
I’ve read Matched and I really loved it! My favorite scene is when Ky teaches Cassia to write and then she writes, I love you. It’s soooo cute!!! I can’t wait to read Crossed.
Congrats on reaching 1000 posts! That’s epic.
That is a great scene. I love that one too. I also love the forbidden, stolen kiss on top of the hill. So sweet and romantic. And, thank you!
I’m commenting mostly because I want to congratulate you on your 1000th post. But, also, because I like to win stuff.
Ha ha! I love your comments about things. You make me laugh. I wish my humor was like yours.
I have not read either book, but taking a cue from your enthusiasm about them, I would love to see what all the fuss is about! Congratulations on your 1,000th post; if you were a tv series, you could go into syndication
Ha! I don’t know about going into syndication, but it’s a nice thought.
Thanks!
I read Matched and I really enjoyed it. I’ve heard from a lot of people that they really didn’t like it and I simply don’t understand. I thought it was a fantastic dystopian. I haven’t gotten the chance to read Crossed yet, but I’m DYING to. Thanks for the great giveaway
I don’t understand the dislike either. I thought it was so thought provoking and beautifully written. I’m excited to see how the series ends.
I’ve read Matched and loved it, and am currently reading Crossed. Seriously amazing books. I thought Cassia was the perfect heroine. Lots of people have said she only started resisting because of a guy, but I think she’d have gotten to that point on her own eventually. She’s a lot stronger than people give her credit for. She’s showing that more and more in Crossed.
This is one of my very most favorite series EVER, and I adore Ally Condie’s style!
Great insight into Cassia’s character. I agree with you completely. I think she’s a lot stronger than people give her credit for too. She would’ve realized something was off at some point and sought out a way to change it.
Way to go on getting to 1,000 posts!! That’s so amazing!! Hope to see you get to 2,000
Anna @ Literary Exploration
Thank you so much! I hope I get to 2000 too. It’ll probably take another four years, but that’s okay. I love to blog!
I’m not entering the giveaway because I have both books but CONGRATULATIONS on your big blogging achievement!! Here’s to 1000 more!
Thank you for the congratulations! I really appreciate the gesture.
Congrats on reaching 1000 posts!
I’ve read Matched, I borrowed it, and I LOVED it! It started off a little slow, but I really enjoyed the slower pace Condie used to describe emotions. Ky is my favorite!
Thank you! I also loved the slower pace. I thought it was more thought-provoking than most faster paced dystopian novels.
Jenni,
OH MY GOODNESS! I am excited for my 50th post coming up here pretty soon ha ha and thats pretty much nothing compared to your 1000 post. Congrats! Thats so exciting! Also, I haven’t read either of those books, although I have heard they are great. You are amazing! Thanks for your awesome blog
I think 50 is still pretty awesome! I remember hitting 50 and thinking it was awesome.
Thanks for the comment. I think you’re pretty amazing too. 
I read both and thought the writing was lovely although I’m not so sure about the romance.
I can understand that. I’m glad you enjoyed the writing as well.
I read Matched and loved it. I’m excited to read Crossed. Congrats on the 1000th post!
I’m really glad you loved it!
Thanks!
I havent read Matched or Cross, but I saw them lying on the table during yout TV NEWS 15 minutes and was awefully curious! Congrats on all of you followers, that reall is something to be proud of!
I hope you get to read them soon.
I loved Matched and can’t wait to read Crossed! Congrats and thanks!
I’m so glad to hear that you loved it!
Congratulations, Jenni! That’s awesome! I haven’t read either book yet, but they are definitely high on my list. I’ve heard such awesome things! Lucky for me, I’m nearly finished with my 2011 review books, so I’ll have time for shelf reading very soon! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
That’s awesome that your almost done with your 2011 review books. I hope you get to some of the books you want to read during your “off” time.
Thank you for the giveaway and congrats!
No problem and thank you!
Congrats, Jenni!! 1000 posts is no joke!
I haven’t read EITHER book am I’m seriously dying to!! Thanks for this awesome giveaway too!
Thanks, Lisa! I hope you enjoy them when you finally do get to read them.
Haven’t read either one.
You may enjoy them. They’re not as fast paced at The Hunger Games, but I think they’re really thought provoking and the writing is wonderful.
I haven’t read either book BUT I really want to!
Valerie
StuckInBooks.com
I hope you enjoy them once you get to them!
I haven’t read either, but I do own a copy of Matched and plan to read it!
I have a lot of books like that, lol. One day we’ll get to them, right?
I have not read either but I really want to!!!
I hope you do soon!
Congrats on reaching 1000! Very cool.
Thanks, Jo!
HA. Way to go Aunt Jenni! I’m just over 200 posts and I thought I was getting awesome. xD Congrats on 1000! I’ve heard a lot about these books and what a way to get started. Eh, eh? ^^
Ha ha! Well, if I could guarantee a winner, then I’d help out. But, it’s all random.
Congrats on your 1000th post! I haven’t read either book but I REALLY want to!
Thanks! I hope you get to soon. I loved Matched and I’m loving Crossed.
Congrats on your 1000th post! I wonder if I’ll ever get there.
Thanks! I totally think you’ll get there!
I have not read either book but would very much like to. So thank you for this opportunity.
You’re welcome!
1000?!? That’s so awesome! Congratulations, Jenni! I’ve really got to get back into blogging of any sort. Now that Jonas is three months old, I’m running out of excuses.
Thanks! I look forward to you blogging more. I love reading your posts.
Congrats on 1000 posts! that takes dedication and passion
you’re an awesome blogger! Thanks for hosting the giveaway for your fellow readers. Havent started the Matched series, but hopefully that changes soon!
Diana
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Wow! Congratulations on your 1,000 post! That’s so impressive! I hope I get there one day.
I would have entered the giveaway, but I have both books already!
Anyway, thanks for posting on my TTT yesterday at The Broke and The Bookish. We should definitely read P&P together.
Hopefully I’ll get to it soon. I’m pretty excited.
Stop over at my personal blog sometime! I just barely created it the other day, and would love any advice you have for me!
- Jana @ http://thatartsyreadergirl.blogspot.com/
Yay for creating a personal blog! I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks for stopping by over here too.
Yay! Congrats on your 1000th post.
carol
Thank you, Carol!
I really appreciate it!
1000 posts? That’s an awesome accomplishment! I only need like 800 something to do mine! haha Thanks for the giveaway.
Ha! Yeah, I remember when I was there. It will happen.
So proud of you Jenni! You have done well my friend
Keep it up, you hardworking lady!
Thank you, Luisa!
Love you lots!
Hello! It’s good to meet you, I found you through Bonnie Rae’s blog.
1000 posts is a wonderful accomplishment! Congrats!
Oh, fantastic! I’m glad you hear about the event.
Thanks for stopping by and entering.
I’m new here, found you through a Tweet. Congratulations on your followers. Love a good book.
Thank you so much! I’m glad the tweeting is working.
Congratulations!!! That is just awesome news!
Thanks, Kylie!
I’ve read both and I really loved them both – for different reasons. The first was just so interesting to watch Cassia discover things about her society that were off. The second made me want to go camping (oh, and I adore the writing). Great books, great author, great contest
Ha! I can see what you mean about Crossed making you want to go camping. I’m actually not much of a camping person, but I do love the descriptions of the setting in that book.
I have read Matched and LOVED it! I really want to read Crossed but my husband has put me on a book buying ban for a while!
Ha! I know that ban well.
I recently read Matched, it had been sitting on my shelf for a while but I loved it! I am a huge fan of dystopian books and YA books in general and this book tops my 2011 list of both! The kind of poetic writing style really struck a chord with me. I was really able to connect with Cassia’s character, and even Ky’s, which is something that always makes a book more personally enjoyable. Loved every bit of it!
I’m so glad you loved it so much. I loved the poetic writing style too and I also connected really well with Cassia and Ky.
Congrats on so many posts!
I have not read either book, much to my chagrin. I work in a high school media center and they are always checked out. I hear great things!!!
I have them both on my TBR mountain, but haven’t had the chance. I would love to win! I have a special book shelf for my signed books and they would be a wonderful addition!
Thank you so much!
Ha! I have a TBR mountain too that is not any closer to being traversed.
Huzzah for 1,000 posts! Keep ‘em coming Jenni!
Shelagh
The Word Fiend
Thank you! I will!
I’ve never read Crossed & Matched. I would really love to though because it’s dystopian and luuuurve dystopian novels
I love dystopian novels too.
Loved Matched when I read it, have not read Crossed. Want to (although I’m nervous to, since so many “middle books” feel like that’s what they are–not like stand-alones that you can just enjoy and put aside until the next one comes out!).
Yeah, I understand what you mean. Some of my friends who’ve read it said that it’s a typical second book. I’m not sure quite yet since I haven’t finished it, lol.
Congrats on your 1000th blog…that is crazy….
Thank you so much!