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5 Resources for Free Books for Reviews

Try as I might, I almost didn’t get this post out tonight. Oh, hey, that even rhymed. But really though, this little dog of mine was driving me absolutely up a wall. Every time I sat down and started typing, he would come over, climb all over me, bark in my face, run around, and throw his ball at me or drop it on my laptop. I imagine this must be what it is like to have children.

I finally shut him up by filling up his treat ball with Smooches (yes, that’s really what they’re called) and he’s now busily rolling it around and eating. Fingers crossed he falls over and passes out soon.

Anyways, what I’m actually supposed to be writing about is BOOKS! Yes, yes, I know, some of you aren’t the biggest fans of my book posts, but I think this one you can get behind. Mostly because there are more books out there than just fiction, YA, and chick lit. Things like cookbooks, memoirs, biographies, graphic novels, business books, self-help books… the list could go on and on forever. And because I know everyone reads one type of book or another, I thought you might enjoy hearing about how I get books for FREE. Yes, free.

Now a couple of caveats before I dive in – these services cater towards those who leave reviews, mostly book bloggers. While I may blog, this is definitely not a book blog and I rarely leave reviews anywhere besides here because… why bother? I just don’t have the time. Regardless, I still manage to snag some good ones like Veronica Mars, Michelle Phan’s Makeup, and The Rosie Effect, which means you can too. And here’s how I do it.

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5 Resources for Free Books for Reviews

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Reading Challenge: January Update

If you haven’t figured it out yet, I like to read. And I may slightly “cheat” the system. All the books I read aren’t paperbacks, hardcovers, or even via e-Reader… I listen to audiobooks. In the car? I have an audiobook on. Folding laundry? Yep, audiobook is on. We got rid of cable last year and it’s definitely helped with getting through my huge pile of To Be Read books.

Reading Challenge: January Update / hellorigby seattle lifestyle and fashion blog

Reading Challenge: January

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What to Read: Winter Reading

We all know I love reading, and I love when I find a fellow blogger who does too! I’m excited to have Lola of Lola Lane Love here to share her favorites on her winter reading list! The new year marks my next Goodreads reading challenge, and this year I’m shooting for 150 books. Yes, I’m crazy, but I’m definitely adding some of Lola’s picks to my reading list this year!


As soon as I saw that Jenn was looking for guest bloggers, I knew that our shared love for books would be a great place to start. Now, I have to start this post off by saying that I am a professed lover of non-fiction and autobiographical genres of literature. However, I do like to mix it up every once and a while and will try to do so in this list!

What to Read This Winter / hellorigby!

So grab your cup of coffee, tea or wine, your favorite snuggle blanket and let’s get started.

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2014 Favorite Reads & Goals for 2015

I read a lot of books last year… 102 if we’re being specific. I honestly didn’t think I was going to be able to finish this year, but with the help of audio books and some persistence, I did it.

Best Books of 2014 and 2015 Reading Goals / hellorigby!

In 2015, I’m challenging myself to 150 books. Seems a little crazy, but at this time last year I wasn’t listening to many books, so I think I can challenge myself a little bit more this time around. But before I close the books on 2014 (ha, see what I did there? I crack myself up.) I thought I’d do one last round-up of the absolute best books of 2014,  one from each month. Continue reading

What I Read November

I know, I know. I say this every month, but how is November already almost over? Next week is Thanksgiving, and of course my favorite shopping day of the year, Black Friday! I’m excited, but it’s all coming too fast for me. I still haven’t even figured out what I’m making to take to Thanksgiving yet! Eek.

But anyways, since it’s that time of month, I thought I’d update on my reading progress (or lack thereof!) If you remember, I’m trying to read 100 books this year, and that’s not looking so good for me right now. I’m hoping I can kick my reading up a notch over the holidays though. We shall see. But without further ado, here’s What I Read in November:

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