Call Me 37 Today

Well, the day has finally arrived and I can no longer say that I am 36.  Well, I was born at around 9:50pm, so I could wait to say I’m 37 until tonight, but that’s being a little ridiculous (although if you agree with the whole date and time thing,  you’ll make me exceedingly happy right up until 9:49pm).

Seriously, 36 was a wonderful year.  I feel that I’ve come into my own in my career and as a book blogger.  I have read 70 books since my last birthday and have reviewed 64. It would be hard for me to pick out a favorite from during that time, but the books that have stood out in my 37th year are The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff, Gardens of Water by Alan Drew, The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner, The Autobiography of Henry VIII by Margaret George, The Witch’s Trinity by Erika Mailman, Trauma by Patrick McGrath, Songs for the Missing by Stewart O’Nan, Aberrations by Penelope Przekop, The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, and Sweetsmoke by David Fuller.

The best blogging experience I had personally revolved around Love is a Mix Tape by Rob Sheffield.  I bought this book for my husband, but read it first.  Little did either of us know that this would have a personal connection for my husband.  He was friends with Rob’s wife Renee.  We had a great time going through his pictures from that era and we posted one of Renee.  It always irritates me when there is no pictures in memoirs because I want to know what the people look like.  In this case, Danny was able to supply that for me.  It was also really neat to listen to the tape of his band singing The Beverly Hillbillies theme song to the tune of R.E.M.’s Talk about the Passion.  That whole experience was wonderful.

Best of all, I’ve met some of the most wonderful people last year.  From authors, to publicists, to my fellow book bloggers, to my readers.  I won’t name any because I don’t want to leave anyone out.  My life is richer because of you all.

I hope that everyone has a beautiful, beautiful day!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omFdpnSu57U]

Comments

36 Responses to “Call Me 37 Today”

  1. Lezlie
    1

    Happy Birthday!
    Lezlie

    Reply to this comment.
  2. Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)
    2

    happy birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  3. Kathy
    3

    Happy Birthday! I hope 37 is as good as 36 was.

    Reply to this comment.
  4. Meghan
    4

    Happy birthday! Wishing you another great year. =)

    Reply to this comment.
  5. Alyce
    5

    Happy birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  6. Jena
    6

    Have a great birthday (and many happy returns)!

    Do you find that your odd years (37, 35, 33) are better than the even ones? My mom and I both think that our odd years tend to be better than the even (though 29 was an exception for me)–and my dad thinks we’re nuts.

    Reply to this comment.
  7. Heather.PNR
    7

    Happy birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  8. Marcia
    8

    Happy birthday!!!! :-)

    Reply to this comment.
  9. Katherine
    9

    Happy birthday!!

    Reply to this comment.
  10. Yasmin
    10

    Happy b-day and many more!
    xoxo

    Reply to this comment.
  11. Darlene
    11

    Happy Birthday Jennifer! I hope you have a fabulous day!
    (ps-I believe in the whole time thing. I take advantage of it now and don’t turn a year older until 4:33pm in the afternoon of that day-lol)

    Reply to this comment.
  12. Rebecca
    12

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  13. Karen H.
    13

    Happy Birthday, my friend! I hope it’s wonderful.

    Thanks for dropping by to Scobberlotch today. I love those Vonnegut rules, too. Up next are the Elmore Leonard rules.:)

    Reply to this comment.
  14. Ladytink_534 (Jen)
    14

    Well, Happy Birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  15. softdrink
    15

    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday Literate Housewife
    Happy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply to this comment.
  16. Penelope Przekop
    16

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  17. bethany canfield
    17

    happy b-day girl!!! :) wonderful wishes coming your way.

    Reply to this comment.
  18. bethany canfield
    18

    ps, LOVE the U2!

    Reply to this comment.
  19. fyreflybooks
    19

    Happy Birthday! May you have ample time to read fascinating books, may your errands all be taken care of by others, and may your favorite type of cupcakes be on the menu for desert! :)

    Reply to this comment.
  20. Literary Feline
    20

    Happy birthday! I am so glad you decided to celebrate a little with us. :-) Here’s to another wonderful year of blogging and life!

    Reply to this comment.
  21. wordlily
    21

    Happy birthday!!! Hope it’s grand.

    Reply to this comment.
  22. Kristina
    22

    Happy Birthday!!!

    Reply to this comment.
  23. Trista
    23

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DAY, MY BEST FRIEND!!!!!!!!

    I left you a message tonight – I will try you again tomorrow. Incidentally, in my mind you will always be 23. ;)

    Reply to this comment.
  24. Shana @ Literarily
    24

    Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

    Love the pic. It looks familiar :)

    I really like the bookish recap of your 36th year. I hope your 37th year is even better in every respect!

    Reply to this comment.
  25. Matthew
    25

    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday Literate Housewife
    Happy birthday to you!

    Okay, make a wish! :)

    Reply to this comment.
  26. donstuff
    26

    Happy Birthday. I waited until 10pm my time so that you would actually be 37 (at least on this coast). I have a birthday song for you:

    Here’s your birthday song and it’s not too long.

    Reply to this comment.
  27. bkclubcare
    27

    one more heartfelt HAPPIEST of BIRTHDAYS!

    Reply to this comment.
  28. LisaLynne
    28

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply to this comment.
  29. Denise Turner
    29

    Happy Birthday! Here’s to a terrific 37th year ahead of you!!! I’m just about to leave my 30’s but they were all great years. Anyway– pop open the bubbly and celebrate like crazy. :) Cheers!

    Reply to this comment.
  30. chartroose
    30

    Hey, October 8th is my sister’s birthday too! No wonder I like you so much!

    Happy birthday, sweetie!

    Reply to this comment.
  31. Michele
    31

    Happy Birthday….you’re in good company. 37 is a good year (so far, anyway!).

    Reply to this comment.
  32. Andi
    32

    A happy belated birthday to you! Here’s to another great year!

    Reply to this comment.
  33. Literate Housewife
    33

    Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes. Despite the fact that I was in bed asleep by 9:30, I had a wonderful day.

    Reply to this comment.
  34. Natasha @ Maw Books
    34

    I’m a couple of days late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Reply to this comment.
  35. bookworm
    35

    oh my gosh, how did I miss this? happy belated birthday! :)

    Reply to this comment.
  36. Monica
    36

    Sorry this is so belated, but hope you had a great birthday!!!

    Reply to this comment.

Got something to say?

CommentLuv Enabled

XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>

  • Contact Literate Housewife

    Please feel free to contact Literate Housewife by sending an email to jennifer at literatehousewife (dot) com. I would love to hear from you!
  • Book Blogger Con

    Have you heard about the 1st Annual Book Blogger Convention that will be held in NYC during the BEA? You should check it out. I know it will be a fantastic experience. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend due to family obligations, but I'll be trolling blogs for up to the minute news. Book Blogger Convention
  • WE Magazine’s A Woman Blogger to Watch

  • Upcoming Reviews…

  • Literate Challenges

    What's in a Name? 3

    Random Reading Challenge

  • In My Mailbox…

  • Archives