Dear Reader,
I don't know if you're like me, but whenever I take a look back at things I've accomplished in my life, I realize I didn't give myself enough credit for succeeding at the time. Maybe it's because when I start a new venture, I'm striving to reach the next goal, and somehow it feels like I shouldn't be doing any celebrating until I reach the finish line. The online book club is 20 years old this year. We're celebrating that over the next few weeks, but I'm reminding myself that it doesn't need to be a milestone for me to "celebrate" the things I do every day. Readers continue to send 20 year congratulations, and I can't thank you enough.
From my inbox...and please enter today's giveaway (at the end of the column), one of my favorite things, a bubble machine!
"Suzanne, I have been reading with you almost from the beginning. When I found your website you featured several genres and I chose mystery, fiction and nonfiction. I still read the daily downloads in that order. I always read your blog, even if I don't find time to sample the book offering. It's been great to follow your adventures with grandchildren, vacations, parties, anniversaries and everyday life. You have a great joie de vivre! You have introduced me to books and authors I would not have found on my own. It's been an amazing 20 years! Thanks for all dedicated work that you and your staff do every day. Hope you will be able to continue offering your daily reads for many more years--because it's so nice to read with friends!" -- Donna O.
"I have been reading for a couple of years now, and I enjoy learning about new reads to bring to my book clubs. I run three different book clubs, so I am always looking for an interesting read. I have also enjoyed some of your recipes. It is always fun to try something new. I have not won the chocolate chip cookies yet, but I will keep trying. Thank you for the wonderful stories--they make me laugh and have at times opened up some great conversations with friends and family." -- Eileen W.
"Thank YOU for the Book Club and your 20 years of dedication! I've been reading your emails for at least five years now and really look forward to it every morning. As a self-employed entrepreneur for 33 years, my schedule doesn't allow much time for business book reading and your column makes it so easy to find books that are truly relevant for me. I've been lucky enough to win one book and took 3rd place in one of the writing contests. I especially love that you respond when I comment on an e-newsletter. Thanks for the connection! Congratulations and best of luck on your next 20!"
-- Karen S.
"I do not remember how I became aware of the book club, but I am so glad I did! Your columns are like a quick daily catch-up with a best friend. I could totally see us blowing bubbles, making chocolate chip cookies, of course sporting a stain or two on our shirt while we giggle and plan our next party before taking a break to relax and read in the Florida sunshine. Keep spreading smiles with your kind and thoughtful ways that make you YOU!" -- Lynn E.
Lynn, one of my favorite things--bubbles. Enter today's 20th Birthday Celebration Giveaway, a bubble machine. Plug it in or it operates on batteries. I bought one for myself and I'm planning on walking downtown with the bubbles flowing. To enter, click here.
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
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