Yeah, it's finally here and finally passed.  I haven't been posting as well as I should have been.  I went to college, made friends, and have been doing loads of studying and homework instead of working on something I love more than any of those things (well, maybe not the friends one but-).  Book blogging.  I'm back, for real this time.  I'm not sure how long this will last.  I've been gone almost a full month since I last posted something awesome and I feel awful about it.  I hate using excuses but life just happened, and now I'm taking it back.  Do you know what that means?
While, I was away The Bucket List had a birthday and so did I.  To celebrate both of our birthdays, I'm giving away something very special that I know you will all enjoy.  I'm giving away two books, each to a lucky winner (that means there will be two winners which is definitely exciting), but first I want to take this blank post and fill it up with some awesome stats that The Bucket List was able to accomplish this year.

Big events that took place this year:
Reviews posted:

Authors Interviewed at The Bucket List:

People who are AWESOME:

Most Popular Post as of right now:

I feel like I've just won an award when I look at these numbers.  I want to thank each and every one of you.  Yes, you, who is staring at the screen wondering when she's going to get to the contest part already and you, who is trying to read this on your phone and can't seem to make out some of it because you can't maximize the screen anymore to make the type any bigger.  And you, who took the time to follow me on Goodreads and Twitter.  And definitely you, who stayed with the blog even though I haven't written about anything important in over a month.  I am just so grateful to all of you, people and that is why, I'm having this wonderful celebration.  Happy Birthday to The Bucket List and to me!  But instead of giving myself a present, I'm giving you presents: really awesome presents!

Birthday Giveaway!
Take a look at the books I'm giving away:



Remember to pay special attention to the Contest Policy and the rules below.

• Contest is open to anyone with a US mailing address, due to shipping costs.
• Contest ends on 10.26.11
• Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 10.27.11
• Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
• Only one winner per household!

Now, on to the fun! All you have to do is fill out the form!