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Smiling Shelves

Book Blogger Appreciation Week - Day One

2/15/2016

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I haven't participated in Book Blogger Appreciation Week before, but it sounds like a lot of fun. It's hosted by the Estella Society, and each day, you're given a prompt to respond to. For Day One, we're supposed to introduce ourselves using five books that represent us or our interests. This may be a little challenging, but here goes.

I'm a teacher.

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I love to read.

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I'm a Christian.

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I love to travel.

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I love listening to, playing, and learning about music.

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(Okay, it turns out that was fun and not as challenging as I thought. I probably could have come up with more than five!)
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Beth F link
2/15/2016 07:17:15 am

Everyone seems to have a different approach to this. What instrument(s) do you play?

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:07:59 pm

I've played piano since I was five, and clarinet since the fifth grade. I don't do much with the clarinet anymore, but I still love to sit down at the piano and play!

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Girl with her Head in a Book link
2/15/2016 08:45:56 am

Oh I should have picked Mere Christianity! I loved it, adored it, borderline memorised it when I first read it. Ohhh I need to reread. Thank you for the list, it's great to get this chance to 'meet' other bloggers! :)

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:08:36 pm

It's been a few years since I've read it myself. Picking it for this list has definitely made me want to pick it up again! :)

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Heather @ Capricious Reader link
2/15/2016 09:09:49 am

What a great list! I love the way you used the prompt. I could have come up with more than 5 books too.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:09:33 pm

Thanks, Heather. It was really fun once I got started! :)

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Jade @ Reading With Jade link
2/15/2016 09:24:52 am

This is my first BBAW too - it's great to see familiar faces taking part.

I had no idea you had such a passion for music - what do you play?

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:10:44 pm

I'm glad you're doing BBAW, too!

I play piano and clarinet. I don't say much about music on the blog, but it's definitely a big part of my life! :)

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Care link
2/15/2016 09:38:35 am

I have actually read one of these! (the CS Lewis). I have a ton of teacher books on my tbr from but sadly, I haven't read many because I get overwhelmed - where to start? I will consider this one first.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:11:41 pm

I tend to gravitate towards teacher books, too - you're right that there are a lot out there! This one was fun and inspiring. I hope you enjoy it if you decide to read it! :)

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Emily link
2/15/2016 09:51:09 am

I love your approach to this! I had a really hard time picking out just one "Books about Books" title to include in mine. I love So Many Books, So Little Time. I ended up going with Ex Libris by Anne Fadiman, but I love so many others too.

I also love The Art of Travel - great pick!

Happy BBAW!! :D

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:12:14 pm

Ooh, Ex Libris is a good choice, too. I really enjoyed that one.

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Katie @ Words For Worms link
2/15/2016 10:31:50 am

I love your take on the prompt! Such a fun and concise display of the things that matter to you.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:12:34 pm

Thanks, Katie! :)

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Kay link
2/15/2016 10:51:44 am

Perfect! It's been many years since I read Mere Christianity. I ought to read it again with the perspective of many more years in this world. And I love that So Many Books So Little Time. I need to check that one out!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:13:40 pm

So Many Books, So Little Time is a really fun read. I think I'll be rereading Mere Christianity soon now that I've picked it for this list. It's about time for a reread! :)

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Shelley link
2/15/2016 11:22:53 am

I grew up obsessed with Chronicles of Narnia but I still have never read any of Lewis's non-fiction books. I've heard they're amazing! I love listening to music but I have no ability to create music whatsoever! I created a daughter who plays the piano beautifully though. Does that count?

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:15:45 pm

I love Mere Christianity! If you enjoyed Narnia, you should give his nonfiction a try.

Any contribution to music counts! :)

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Jenny @ Reading the End link
2/15/2016 12:02:14 pm

Love it! CS Lewis is such a tremendous writer: Even when I disagree with him, I'm always so impressed with the simplicity and clarity of his prose and the way he lays out his ideas. Happy BBAW!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:16:19 pm

"Simplicity and clarity" is a great way to describe C.S. Lewis' writing! :)

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Kristina link
2/15/2016 12:55:32 pm

Love your list! I've had Mere Christianity for awhile now and never picked it up. I need to. I also love music. I've never played any instruments but music is definitely the next best thing to reading! Nice to "meet" you!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:17:14 pm

Mere Christianity is an easy book to dip in and out of, because it's written in sections. I agree - music is most certainly the next best thing to reading! :)

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Emma link
2/15/2016 01:42:58 pm

nice to meet you! Bach, Beethoven and the Boys sounds like a great book. My 5 titles are: http://wordsandpeace.com/2016/02/15/bbaw-2016-day-1/

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:18:46 pm

Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys is a lot of fun! Nice to meet you, too!

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Memory link
2/15/2016 01:51:29 pm

I'm also curious about your instrument (or instruments)!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
2/15/2016 08:19:22 pm

I play piano and clarinet. :)

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