Follower Appreciation Extravaganza (800): Commenter Appreciation

By Bookaholic @BookReflections

I Love Comments!!  Getting comments on my posts NEVER gets old.  It is exciting every day.  This Giveaway is dedicated to commenters.  I want you to know that I love and appreciate you.  Really.  No really.
I also want to thank a few commenters specifically.  There is no way I can list all the wonderful people who have supported Reflections of a Bookaholic through comments but their a few people that have been there throughout.
Thank You: Juju from Tales of Whimsy: My first non-family member commenter.  Plus she has consistently been around since the beginning. Belle from BookBelle: My book twin!  She has also been around since almost the beginning.  I appreciate her taking the time to express her thoughts.  We often think the same and her comments make me smile! Jade from Sort of Beautiful:  I'm sure Jade comments on every post.  She is so awesome and she supports Reflections of a Bookaholic in multiple ways.   Dana from Let's Book It:  Dana also comments on almost every post.  I especially appreciate her comments because we don't always agree but I love that she let's me know.  And she's sooo sweet!
I think everyone fears having a few posts where no one cares and that's okay.  Comments don't mean that people aren't reading.  BUT with these wonderful commenters, I'm guaranteed to have a few comments on every post.  This means a lot.  Thanks so much.
When I first started.  I was so scared to comment.  So here are a few things that I learned: 1.  Most bloggers aren't picky about what you comment.  You don't have to be an awesome writer or sound super deep.  Just leave a commend and say hi. 2.  Sometimes you have to check back when you comment because some blogs require CAPCHA.  I know it sucks but just check and make sure it posted. 3.  If you are new to blogging, comments are a great way to get the word out that you are around.  When I see a commenter that I don't recognize, I click on their name so I can find out more about them. 4.  You don't have at agree with an assertion/review/etc. to comment.  If you strongly disagree or think I'm being ridiculous.  Let me know.  Most bloggers LOVE discussions. 5.  If you are like me, you might over-think comments.  Don't.  Just leave the first thing that comes to your mind.  Sometimes I'm not original but it is what it is.
THANKS to ALL my Commenters!!  I appreciate you for stopping and sharing your thoughts.
Now for the GIVEAWAY!!
The Prize: US Winner may choose one of the books listed below and will receive A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Bag.  International winner will win a $5 gift card to The Book Depository, Amazon, or B&N (P.S.  Book Depository doesn't have giftcards so we'll have to work out a book.) US prizes: Split Second (ARC) (Review), In Her Wake (Review), The Violets of March (Review), or In Search of the Rose Notes (Review)        Who Can Win?  This giveaway is open to both US and International entrants.  There will be a winner of each. How Long Do You Have?  This giveaway ends October 15. To Enter:  Fill Out this Form.  You must be a follower.