Those of you who follow Linda’s Book Bag on a regular basis will know that 2016 wasn’t an especially good year for me personally and I wrote a bit about it in my ‘Best Books of 2016’ round up here where you’ll also find some amazing reads.
However, one element that has been a constant joy has been the world of book blogging. I have made so many wonderful friends through the blogging community and have been given so much support throughout the year that I’m incredibly grateful.
I have received books, messages, cards and gifts of support and each one has really touched me. I’ve done my best to support the fabulous bloggers, authors and publishers who’ve been there for me but haven’t always been as efficient as I’d like. To say thank you and to wish everyone a happy, healthy and successful 2017 I’d like to run a small giveaway.
To enter to win a £15 or $15 Amazon e-voucher, just click here. Open internationally, the giveaway closes at UK midnight on Saturday 7th January 2017.
Thanks so much everyone, for all your support, and Happy New Year xxx.
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Happy New Year Linda. Let’s hope 2017 is an massive improvement on 2016. Looking forward to all the top book releases this year, and hope its also the year I’ll find that hidden gem!
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hoping for a healthier and less stressful year
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Happy New Year, Linda. I hope 2017 will be a better year for you.
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Wishing you a happy and healthy 2017 Linda xx
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Chris Carter new book, he had to delay it by 7 months so I’ve been waiting a long time!
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Happy New Year Rachel. With the number of books you read I don’t think you’ll have a problem finding a good one!
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Me too! Let’s hope we both get what we wish for! Happy New Year Jo Anne.
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Thanks Mary. I’m going to focus on the positives. Happy New Year and best of luck in 2017.
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Same to you Joanne. I hope you and your family have a wonderful year. Happy New Y
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You too Joanne. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2017. Happy New Year.
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Oh, I hope it’s worth the wait! Happy New Year Kat.
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Linda I do hope you have a happier 2017. Your round up really touched me, life can be so very unfair sometimes. – the book blogging community are a wonderful bunch and I’m so thankful to be part of them. Take care x
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Thanks Cleo. I’ve decided that I’m going to go for the positives and ignore (as much as possible) the negatives in 2017. Thanks for all your support and a Happy New Year.
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Happy new year Linda. I hope it is much happier for you this year.
It has been lovely to meet you and follow your blog. Thank you too for all your support .
Xxx
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Lovely to meet you too and I hope we can have a chat again soon. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2017. Thanks for supporting the blog xxx
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Happy New Year – here’s to a happy, healthy, and (great) book-filled 2017. You’re an inspiration!
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Happy New Year. Hoping for better news in 2017. Lx
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That’s very kind! Have a wonderful year and get that next book out!
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Happy New Year Laura. Hope it’s all you hope for x
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Looking forward to my next project 😉
Thank you for all your support and I hope 2017 brings you lots of happy memories. X
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Oh – good luck Jen. Have a wonderful 2017 x
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Happy New Year Linda & hoping it’s a better one for you x
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Happy new year Linda. I hope it’s a better one for you
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Happy New Year Lorraine – and I hope it’s better for you too than 2016 x
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Happy New Year. Have a wonderful 2017 x
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Happy New Year Linda. 2016 was an amazing year for books so I am looking forward to what 2017 is going to bring. x
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Happy NY, Linda! I hope 2017 is much better for you ❤
I'm looking forward to exploring more new places this year as your stories have inspired me 🙂
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Your friendship and support has been one of the very best things about 2016. Wishing you a wonderful New Year xxx
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Bless you Linda. Wishing you much health and happiness for 2017 xx
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I totally agree I started my blog during a difficult year health wise, I wanted an escape and a way to share the love of things I enjoy. Book blogging is more than reading and reviews it’s a shared interest and love and understanding and most of all support. Xx
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Happy New Year! 2017? I’m most looking forward to more blogging, reading and meeting lots of lovely bookish people. Lxxx
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And here’s wishing you luck in your new bookish role Sarah! Have a great 2017 and see you again soon hopefully.
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Happy New Year Zarina – and here’s to lots of happy travelling! See you again soon hopefully x
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Likewise Anne. It has really helped knowing you understood exactly what was happening. Have a wonderful 2017 and see you soon.
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You too Adele. Here’s hoping 2017 brings us all health and happiness x
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And I’ve found fellow bloggers to be the most supportive and generous people x
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I’ll join you in that Laura. Happy New Year and I hope you have a fabulous 2017 x
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Happy New Year! Here’s hoping for only good things for you and your family in 2017 🙂
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Happy new year Linda. Hoping that 2017 brings you all the good things you deserve. Totally agree with what you say about the blogging community and thank you for all your support. It’s been a pleasure getting to ‘know’ you xxx
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I’m really looking forward to reading lots of lovely books xx
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Wishing you a great 2017, Linda!
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Here’s wishing you a very happy New Year, Linda. xx
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Happy New Year, Linda. I hope this coming year you sail into calmer waters and life brightens again. X
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! XX
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Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented:
Check out this giveaway from Linda’s Book bag
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This is so generous! Happy New Year Linda!
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And the same to you Claire – lots of happy baking!
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Lovely to get to ‘know’ you too Abbie – maybe we’ll meet up in person this year! Happy New Year.
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Me too – and it looks as if there will be some brilliant ones published this year. Happy New Year and happy reading x
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You too Mike and every success with your writing x
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And to you. I hope it’s a brilliant year for you and yours xxx
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Thanks Jackie – I hope so too! Have a wonderful year x
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Happy new year Kerry! Hope 2017 brings you every happiness x
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Just a token – but it might get someone some books! Happy New Year and thanks for calling by x
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Heres wishing you a Happier New Year Linda xxx
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And a happy new year to you too Poppy – hope all your dreams come true x
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Happy new year Linda. May you have a better one this year!
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Thanks for the very generous giveaway Linda & I hope 2017 is much kinder to you & all of us. I always enjoy your blog, keep up the good work xx
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Thanks Jessica. And here’s to every success and happiness for you too.
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Thanks Ali! I hope 2017 is kind to you too. Take care x
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Happy New Year lovely lady. 2017 is the year when I’m finally going to get fit – 8hrs in front of a computer every day has taken its toll – I now have a Fitbit to nag me out of my seat. Hoping 2017 is a happy, healthy New Year for you too xx
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Happy New Year Dawn. I hope that Fitbit helps! I’ve got to get back to it too – suffering from bloggers bottom here… Have a great 2017 x
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Happy new year Linda and many more of them. I’m looking forward to discovering more new talented debut authors in 2017.
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Happy New Year, Linda. Fab giveaway and a lovely post. Wishing you all good things and thensome … 🙂 Xx
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Thanks Jan – I’ve just been sorting As Weekends Go onto my TBR! I hope 2017 is a wonderful year for you and that we catch up in person again soon x
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Realised I hadn’t answered the question! In 2017 at the moment I am looking forward to visiting Lewis again and later going to see Chris de Burgh in concert.
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Those sound lovely things to do! I hope you enjoy them Joanne x
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Looking forward to achieving my 2017 reading challenge of 50 books
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Oh – good luck with that – and the giveaway x
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It’s lovely that you would do a giveaway for something like this 🙂 I hope your book blogging year is great!
What I’m looking forward to is also a good blogging year and hopefully reaching my goal of 100 books 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by Avalina. It’s only a small token but I always receive such great support from authors and fellow bloggers I wanted to say thank you. Good luck with your 100 books!
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Great post!! I tagged you for the 2016 review tag on my blog, if you don’t mind 🙂 If you want to participate, check out my blog. No pressure though…
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Many thanks – I’m not sure which tag I’m looking at to take part. Is it the Trump V Clinton one? x
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Yes, that’s it! Sorry, I have taken part in quite a few tags recently, should have been more specific. Thanks x
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