Blogging Reflections from 2013

I've written posts about my favorite books of the year - but my year has been so much more than just reading!

I've had a busy blogging year as well, participating in some cool blog tours and special events.


My favorite blogging moments: 

I finished the Nerdbery Challenge - Go me!
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/09/achievement-unlocked-newbery-challenge.html

I participated in Sci Fi Month, hosted by Rinn Reads. I loved writing about heroines, and my favorite things I wish were real, and more!

http://www.mariaselke.com/search/label/SciFiMonth 

Part of SciFi Month was an amazing week of writing about Doctor Who with my pals Karen (of Teen Librarian Toolbox) and Sherry from Library Fanatic. It was a huge Doctor Who year for me, and I wrote a LOT about my newest obsession.
http://www.mariaselke.com/search/label/Doctor%20Who

My favorite Doctor Who post...
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/11/dress-like-doctors.html


I was thrilled to participate in several blog tours for books I adore!
The Real Boy: http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/09/blog-tour-review-of-real-boy-by-anne.html
Sidekicked  http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/07/sidekicked-blog-tour-top-ten-bystanders.html

I got a new blog design!
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/02/celebrating-new-look.html



Some of my favorite posts were my most read, and some weren't. Here are the ones I'm most proud of writing...

Do You Remember When 

http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/01/do-you-remember-when.html

You Let Him Read WHAT?
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/02/you-let-him-read-what.html

NonFiction Top Ten
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/02/nonfiction-top-ten.html

Picture Books for Quirky Kids 

http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/08/picture-books-for-quirky-kids.html

Authors are Rockstars
http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/03/authors-are-rockstars.html

My visit to Ireland generated some of my favorite posts.. 

Back in Time 

http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/06/ireland-back-in-time.html

Trim Castle

http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/07/a-blustery-day-at-trim-castle.html

Dublin 

http://www.mariaselke.com/2013/08/unexpected-deviations-ireland-day-3.html

I participated in a Feminist Challenge. While I didn't write much about the books, I kept track of them with a shelf on Goodreads.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4878838?shelf=feminist-challenge-2013






The End of an Era - Memory of Light  

I finally finished a series 20 years in the making. That's dedication!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7743175-a-memory-of-light?ac=1

Here's to a fabulous 2014! See you next year...