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Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday dear PBS…..

By Deana (PBSDeana) – PaperBackSwap Team

 

 


That’s right, it’s our 7th birthday!

We’ve passed some great milestones in the last year including 5 million books posted, the 10 millionth book mailed and received, donating over 32,000 books to schools & 17,500 books to the military.  We’ve also swapped hundreds of thousands of books and added plenty of fantastic new features to make the Club even better.   We’ve added new members, made new friends, found new authors we never would have tried, played games, laughed and shared and cried with each other, and learned so much along the way.   We are delighted to see how the Club has grown and evolved in the past 7 years, and look forward to many more years reading together.

It’s no secret that all of our volunteers and members are what makes PBS the wonderful community it is today. In celebration of all of you that have made the last seven years so incredible, the PBS Team is turning the tables and giving YOU the birthday gifts!  We are a group of readers, so of course there’s no better present than book credits!

To enter our Happy Birthday to Us Drawing, just respond to this post and tell us how long you’ve been a member of PBS.  If you aren’t sure how long you’ve been a member, you can find it in “My Profile” under “My Account”.  If you haven’t chosen a nickname or made a profile yet, now would be a great time.  Simply go to “My Account”, choose “Settings” and click “Set Up a Profile”.  You can also see the date you joined on each forum post you write.

We will draw 7 responses at random to receive 7 credits each!  The contest will end on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm. We will announce the 7 winners of 7 credits each on Wednesday,  September 7, 2011.  Do you see a pattern here?

Good luck, and go eat a piece of cake for us!
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2,405 Responses to “Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday dear PBS…..”

  1. James L. (JimiJam) says:

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY B-DAY PBS!!! Many MANY happy returns!!!

    I joined on June 4th, 2007, so I’ve been a PBS member for 4 years, 2 months, and 28 days!

  2. I’ve been a member since 7/20/2009!

    2 years, 2 months and 12 days. (I think!)

  3. Adrienne (starvinArtist) says:

    Time flies when you’re having fun. I joined 2/26/2009 – Wow- 2 1/2 yrs ago. I’ve got more books than I have time to read but enjoy finding wl books to add to the system, even if I don’t want to read them. Most of the people I’ve “met” have been so-oo friendly. Happy Birthday PBS!!

  4. Emily E. (EmilyKat) , says:

    I’ve just past my three year swapiversary this summer. (07/19/2008) Thank you PBS.

  5. Briana says:

    Happy Birthday PBS!! Congratulations on your seven years and best wishes for many wonderful years to come. I joined 4/8/09 and it’s been a blast to meet new friends.

  6. Keri (TXGrobanite) says:

    Happy birthday PBS—thank you for making a wonderful website that feeds all of our addiction….reading! =)

  7. Keri (TXGrobanite) says:

    I’ve been a member since 2/11/2007 and have loved every minute of it. 🙂

  8. Jerelyn H. (I-F-Letty) says:

    I’ve only been here just over 2 1/2 years but it is home and I love PBS! Happy Birthday everybody!

  9. 10/2008 and love every single book I get in the mail!!!

  10. Alice S. (rainbowcottage) says:

    I’ve been a member since Nov. 7th, 2010. 🙂 Happy birthday PBS!! 🙂

  11. Amee E. (ambeen) says:

    I’ve been a member since 8/15/07! 4 years and 17 days!

    Happy birthday PBS! 🙂

  12. Evelyn C. says:

    I’ve been a member for two years. Love it! Love it! Love it!

  13. Deb K. (debontheweb) says:

    I joined 11/14/2009, still wet behind the ears.

  14. Tapati M. (tapati) says:

    I’ve been a paperbackswap member since Christmas Day, 2009, so nearly two years now. Paperbackswap has been a godsend since I’m now on such a limited budget after becoming disabled. Between the savings and the ability to have books come to my doorstep I am forever grateful. Plus I get books for my grandchildren through PBS.

    Happy Birthday! And many more 🙂

  15. Jessica D. (mom-of-two) , says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY PBS!!

    I joined on June 20, 2007 – I’ve been a member for 4 years, 2 months, and 12 days 🙂

  16. Robin H. (robininjax) says:

    I joined on June 8, 2007–so it’s been nearly 4-1/2 years since I became obsessed with this site!
    Happy Birthday, PBS!

  17. Robin K. (jubead) says:

    Happy, Happy….Birthday PBS! A proud member since May 14, 2009!

  18. Becky I. (southchick-ga) says:

    I have been a member of PBS since October, 30, 2008. However, I didn’t start swapping until July 28, 2010. I’ve been swapping for just over a year, and looking back, I don’t know why I let my account sit for two years before jumping into the fun!

  19. Betsy W. (Queenofthekitchen) says:

    Member since 1/21/09

    Love this site! I have found new authors, let go of books that were taking up space, gotten new books to fill up that space and have had a lot of fun reading and posting on the forums.

    I have obtained Christmas and birthday gifts and spread my budget further.

    Happy Birthday, PBS

  20. Kathy H. (Nellie) says:

    April 23, 2007. My life has not been the same since. In a good way. Happy Birthday to the best book swapping club in the world!!

  21. Debbie H. (DebbieH) , says:

    Member since 2/23/2006

    PBS is my favorite website! I’ve received some wonderful books and I’ve been able to send lots of books to new homes.

    Happy 7th Birthday, PBS, and many more!

  22. Melody C. (Melody1959) says:

    Member Since: 7/1/2007
    So glad I found this site with all the wonderful books and book swapping friends! Happy Birthday to my favorite place to read about new books, old books and books to come!

  23. Robin G. (catlingmex) says:

    June 8th, 2005 was the day I joined — less than a year after the club was created. <3

  24. Jimmy J. (somanycobras) says:

    I’ve been here since 5/26/2010. Since then, my reading list has gotten A LOT longer.
    Hooray!

  25. Terri H. (god4me) says:

    I love Paperback Swap, what a great idea! I have been a member since 11/2009, almost 2 years and have never been sorry. Happy Birthday !

  26. Jennifer E. (jdloelo) says:

    been a happy member since 04-19-2008. Keep up the great work. Happy Birthday!

  27. Krista B. (Kitsuune) , says:

    Happy Birthday PBS! <3 <3

    I have been a member since August 6, 2009. I've been a member for 2 years and it's been AMAZING! 🙂

  28. Jeanne G. (IlliniAlum83) , says:

    I’ve been a member since end of April 2009. “I’m loving it !”
    TBR has grown to almost 150 books though!

  29. Theresa S. says:

    I joined on 2-10-2011, and have enjoyed PBS very much. Happy Birthday, and lots of wishes for continued success!

  30. Christine B. says:

    Member since April of 2010. I love Paperbackswap! I joined Swapadvd, just to earn credits to transfer!! What a great way to share the love of books, save money and recycle.

  31. Susan C. (somersetpurple) says:

    Happy Birthday! I’ve enjoyed my time as a member since Feb. 2009

  32. Jennifer F. (sabrina78) says:

    Just over 2 years — 8/5/2009. It’s been fun!

  33. Nicole G. (instructor) says:

    Happy birthday pbs! I’ve been a member since 7/29/08, 3 years, 1 month and 3 days!

  34. Kate H. (dufiedog) says:

    I became a member on 4-20-2009 and it was the best decision I have made in a long time. I celebrate you every day. Here’s to you PBS and many more Birthday’s to come.

  35. Heidi S. (BookFan92) says:

    Happy Birthday!

    I’ve been a member since 9-20-2006.

  36. Ellen H. (eeeee) says:

    I’ve been a member for 5 years….no wonder I have so many books in my TBR pile!

  37. Cari ladycari says:

    Happy Birthday to YOU!

    I have been a very satisfied member since 11/27/2006!

  38. Candy T. (harley-girl2009) says:

    I have been a member since Oct of 2010. I love it and am very glad I joined. Happy Birthday to you….☺

  39. Jill H. (houseofhubbs) says:

    I have been a member since 2-2007 and have loved every day!

  40. Krystyn V. (vkrystyn) says:

    Happy Birthday PBS! I have been a member since May 31st of this year. So, only three months! But I have loved every minute of it!

  41. Jenn S. , says:

    Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Great concept, great site. Met some great people here and read many books. Love it. I’ve been a member since 4/4/2009.

  42. Cassie S. (cassie86) , says:

    Happy Birthday PBS! I hope you are around to have a 100th birthday! No, 200th! Wait, forever! I’ve been a member since July of 2009 and don’t want anysite else but you!

  43. Allison M. (semsom) says:

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been a member for 3 months and LOVE it!!!!

  44. Kaitlin S. (selonkeka) says:

    I’ve been a member since July 10, 2011 – not that long but I love PBS! I can’t believe it took me so long to find the site!

    Happy Birthday!! Here’s to many more years to come!

  45. Monica R. (cinderelemental) says:

    I’ve been a member since December 16, 2010! This website is one of the best things that has happened to my book-hoarding self! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  46. Ron C. (monopolylife) says:

    HAPPPPPPY BIRTHDAAAAY I’ve only been a member since May 2011, but each package that comes is like receiving a gift. Thank You X7

  47. Caryn S. (Caryn9802) says:

    Since July 13, 2005 – 6 years! Congrats PBS on a great 7 years!!

  48. Bonnie T says:

    I’ve been a member since 3/27/09. Mailed an even 100 books. Happy Birthday to us all.

  49. I’ve been a member since 12/6/10–and had a great time playing on PBS. Congrats on the birthday, and many happy returns!

  50. Justina C. (sagegirl72) says:

    I have been a member 1 year today! Happy Anniversary! LOL