Happy bloggiversary to me

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I've never paid attention to my blog's birthday before, but today it's 5 years old, which seems to warrant a mention.  I passed 1000 posts earlier this year and failed to notice, and passed 150K views a little while ago.  It's not a large or fancy blog, but it's mine and I like it.  Happy birthday, Howling Frog Books.  May we long continue.  And happy 2015 to all the rest of you!


 Just for fun, here are a few of my favorite booky, or just fun, images from this year:




It's...ATOMIC!

I'm pretty sure I need this book.



Comments

  1. LoryDecember 31, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Happy Blogiversary to you! Here's to another five wonderful years.

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  2. Ruth @ with freedom and booksDecember 31, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Happy Blogiversary to you. I have always loved the simplicity of your blog.

    Happy New Year!

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  3. SongDecember 31, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Oh, congratulations, Jean! Happy Bloggerversary to you. And it might be a little blog, but it's a pleasure to read. :D

    Have a lovely 2015! ^_^

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  4. CleoDecember 31, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Happy five years of blogging! I love your blog for all the wonderfully eclectic books you find, and your reviews always have something insightful in them. Happy New Year 2015!

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  5. JeanDecember 31, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Thanks everybody! :)

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Happy blogging birthday! Many happy returns of the day!

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  7. amanda @ simplerpastimesJanuary 2, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Happy Blogiversery & Happy New Years! I hope the next year is a good one!

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  8. Kristen M.January 2, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Happy five years! It really is nice to have a little place on the internet to call your own. :)

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  9. ArenelJanuary 4, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    Wow, congratulations! I love your blog and I'm sure it'll continue being awesome for at least 5 more years! :)

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  10. Amateur Reader (Tom)January 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Congratulations and well done.

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