Book Blogger Hop

It's Friday which means that it's the Book Blogger Hop, hosted by Crazy-for-books. Check it out, each week I find amazing book bloggers to follow.

Everyone in my house is very excited, the World Cup starts today! We're big soccer fans and whenever the World Cup, or Euro, is on it's all we are focused on for the month. This year we're looking forward to a Netherlands victory!!!

I'm also very excited for my reading this coming week. I just picked up Ayaan Hirsi Ali's "Nomad." She is such an incredible writer with an amazing story to tell. If you have not read her book "Submission" I highly recommend it.

Happy weekend, happy reading, and happy World Cup.
Hup Holland Hup!
Shan

Comments

  1. June GJune 11, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for paying me a visit and for your encouraging words. Have a blessed weekend!

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  2. Lori's Reading CornerJune 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    I'm hopping back over :) (and now a follower)

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 11, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Just hopping on by! Enjoyed visiting your blog. Lovely header!

    Thanks for hopping my way.

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  4. KathyJune 11, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Just hopping by!

    I read your comment on Lori's blog...http://lori-thequeensnewthrone.blogspot.com/ so I thought I'd stop by :D

    Have a great weekend!

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  5. MysteeJune 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Visiting for the blog hop :) Love your blog.

    http://amomentwithmystee.blogspot.com/

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  6. Vanessa Book ♥ SoulmatesJune 11, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Just "hopping" by to say HI! Looking forward to reading your reviews :D

    Have a great weekend!

    Vanessa :D
    {Don't forget to check out our NEW bookish Vlog! Thanks!!}
    Book ♥ Soulmates

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  7. AmyJune 11, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Hopping on by, great stuff here! Enjoy your tea!

    Amy
    www.theblacksheepdances.com

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  8. UnknownJune 11, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Shan - thanks for stopping by my blog - am always happy to find another tea lover! Looking forward to reading more.
    Lyndsey
    www.teadevotee.wordpress.com

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  9. JosetteJune 11, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog and now I'm stopping by yours. :) Have a wonderful weekend!

    Oooh, World Cup! It's gonna be an exciting month. :)

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  10. Sa ToyaJune 12, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Thanks for hopping over to my blog!

    I agree hope the World Cup will be a real treat...currently watching Argentina v Nigeria. I've watched every match so far!

    Also hope it's a great F1 weekend too!
    Hope you're having a good time. I'm following your blog now too!

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  11. ShanJune 13, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks for stopping by everyone! It's such a treat to meet other book bloggers!

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