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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. Theresa B. (vpmraika) says:

    I’ve been a member a little over 2 years (since 6/18/2009). It’s unbelievable how much money I’ve saved in that time!

  2. Laurie H. says:

    One of the best sites ever. Thanks so much for a wonderful site.

  3. Mara P. says:

    I’ve been a member since 1/30/2009. I love this site and recommend it all the time. (BTW, Sept 7th is my birthday!)

  4. Gayle B. (gretar) says:

    I’ve been a member for just over a year now (8/21/10). It’s been a blast sending and receiving books of all kinds, and amazing how much money I’ve saved. Thanks so much!!

  5. Dusty W. (DustyRose) says:

    I’ve been a member since Jan 2009, love it. This site is awesome, use it for myself and kiddos when they have a favorite book and multiple copies are needed. Love it 🙂

  6. Nicole Z. (nic03red) says:

    I’ve been a member since April of this year. I love the site!

  7. Holly A. says:

    Can’t find my profile, but so glad I’ve been a member for a few years. I listen to the best books on CD everyday going to and from work. couldn’t do it without you!

  8. Nona J. (9thMeadow) says:

    I have been a member since 9/21/2006 and have loved every minute of it. In fact, this week at the bookstore I mentioned what a great deal PaperBackSwap has always been for me. I love to share my love of PaperBackSwap to all of the book lovers that I know and meet.
    You have all done such a great service for all of us.

    Thank you.

  9. Heather M. (hrstokes) says:

    I’ve been a member since 2007 and absolutely adore it around here!

  10. Beth V. (munkygrl) says:

    I’ve been a member since July 2009 and I love PaperbackSwap!!

  11. Dianne C. (isabellestar) says:

    Happy Birthday, Paperbackswap. I have been a member since July 12, 2010. I love the books and friends at PBS.

  12. SailorFigment says:

    I’ve been a member for 4 1/2 years and I’ve gotten some wonderful books here! Happy Birthday PBS, and thanks to everyone who has made this site what it is! Here’s to another 7,777,777 years!!

  13. Jennifer W. (jennilynn) says:

    I have been a member since 4-25-10 and I love it!!! I have turned a few of my friends onto your site too.

    Thanks a bunch!!!

  14. Dee F. (boysrus) says:

    I’ve been a member since 6-23-2010 and have loved every minute of it! I tell all my friends! Thank you so much for such a wonderful service!

  15. princessek says:

    I’ve been a member since 1/22/10 – lots of great books since then! So glad I found PBS!

  16. Mary M. (maryreader) says:

    I have been a member since 8/20/10, just over a year. I have traded quite a few books in the past year and have made it through most of Debbie Macomber’s books! You guys are great!!

  17. Doris D. (JediPirateQueen) says:

    I’ve been a member since 3/27/08 , met some great friends and traded tons of books !

  18. Ellen A. (books4me) says:

    I’ve been a member since 9/10/2007…love this website and have recommended it to many friends and family members. This is a great site hands down!

  19. Dixie K. (kona-dixy) says:

    12/26/2008 became a member. This is a wonderful site, Happy Birthday!

  20. Chris F. (BookLynx) says:

    I’ve been a member since 8/20/2007 and have traded many books here.

  21. Aquinetta F. (joyreader) says:

    I have been a PBS membe since 5/27/2008. Whenever, I meet someone who enjoys reading as much as I do, I share with them the PBS site information.

  22. Sarah M. (Bookish2021) says:

    I’ve been a member since July 09. Thank you so much to Ron, who told me about this wonderful site!! I’ve saved a lot of money and have been more than happy to send books off to good homes. I’ve met some great folks and I love the sister site swapadvd.com too!

  23. Nicole K. says:

    I’ve been a member since 7/23/2008, and I’ve been loving it!

  24. Isa S. (miraesto) , says:

    Been a member since 4/20/2009 frankly can’t see myself living without this! It’s where I go to first when I want another book to read or keep!

  25. Sarah N. says:

    10/3/2010 =)

  26. I’ve been a happy member of PBS for over 2 years now (8/12/2009) thanks to Lori who helped me get started *cough cough* addicted.

    XOXO~ RENEE

  27. Jennifer F. (mrscountryham) says:

    I have been member for almost 8 monthsI love this site and I have enjoyed sharing it with my kids teachers, it is a GREAT inepensive way toshare the joy of reading.

  28. Amanda H. (cabbitofharuka) says:

    Hi! I’ve been a member of PBS since 8/5/2009, so it’s been just over two years. This site is absolutely phenomenal! Not only does it give people a chance to save money (especially considering the current state of the economy), but it also promotes the enthusiasm of picking up a good book. May print never die! 🙂

  29. Elizabeth S. (ilovepigs61) says:

    I have been a member for three years. I just love PBS!!!

  30. Miyoshi O. (darkangelwingz) says:

    I have been a member since 2007!! wow!

  31. Barbara R. (SophiaNY) says:

    I have been a member of this delightful site since 2008. I am an avid reader and also semi-retired. If I had to buy

    new books constantly, I could not afford them now that I am mostly retired. I also love this site for its philosophy

    of not wasting and recycling. I tell everyone I know about PBS so it will keep vibrant for many years.

  32. Pamela H. (superpam) Cobleskill, NY says:

    I have been a member since Nov 2007! love this website and have recommended it to many friends and family members.

  33. Beth R. (BoiseB) says:

    Happy Birthday!

    I joined 4/3/09 and have really enjoyed this site! I’ve been able to get most of my book club’s selections on here, and I’ve definitely been able to pass along most of the selections to others. I love to read, and this is an easy, inexpensive way to share books. I love seeing where they come from or where they go- all across the country.

  34. Rich H. (lostwolf) says:

    Been a member since 2/14/2010 and I’ve loved EVERY moment of it. Not only do I love the club but the members. Everyone has been so nice and fun to “play” with!!! Long live PaperBackSwap!

  35. Sara W. (wuertzs) says:

    Since January 2011, so awesome, I tell all my friends.

  36. Shannon G. says:

    Happy birthday, PaperBack Swap!! I have only been a member since last month (August 2011). I love this site and I think the person or persons who came up with this idea are genius. I love to read and this is a great way to share my love of reading with others.

  37. Jill F. (GAmomJill) says:

    Member since 11/24/2007 !

  38. Sharon I. (whitepearl) says:

    member since 5/26/2006

  39. Seorgia C. (seorgia) says:

    Yay happy birthday! I’ve only been a member since 7/3 but I love this place!

  40. Deb R. says:

    I’ve been a member since 2008.

  41. Heather M. (nosnbks) , says:

    I have been a member since 10/19/2008. I can’t believe it has been that long! I have had such a great time creating a wishlist, and receiving such fun books.

  42. Sallie M. (oldrockandroll) says:

    I have only been a member since 7/26/11 and I love this site! I found it by accident and what a great place it is! I never knew anything like this exised for book lovers. I am enjoying this site so much!! Thank you so very much for such a wonderful website where everyone can share their love of books!

  43. Rhonda O. says:

    I am one of the new ones on this site, just little over a weeek. Already have gotten 2 books for my son, that he has been waiting for about a year or more to get on another web site. I am in the process of transferring everything over to paperbackswap site. I found this site by looking for a book and this site came up. Don’t know what I put in the seach bar, but am so happy that I found you all. Thank you!!!!

  44. Lynnette K. (mommylynn) says:

    Happy Birthday PBS! I have been a member since 5/13/09! I love this site and I have recommended it to dozens and dozens of people (who all love it too). I have swapped a total of 716 books (362 going out and 354 coming in)! Thank you so much!!

  45. Melody M. (mowiecat) says:

    Joined 11/4/2008. Love your site. Happy birthday.

  46. Hope V. (nightshadenectar) says:

    I’ve been a member since April this year, when I was going through a really tough time and needed a little more literature in my life on a small budget. It’s not an exaggeration to say that PBS significantly helped me crawl my way out of that dark space and see the sun again. Many thanks.

  47. Valesca L. (FitMommyOf2) says:

    I’ve been a member since 7/19/2006 and absolutely *love* this site!!! I’ve mailed out a little over 300 books in those years and received a little over 500. 🙂
    I love reading and have met the most wonderful & generous people here on this board!!!

    Thank you for creating this awesome site and Happy Birthday, PBS! May many more wonderful years follow! 🙂

  48. MARRY V. (marrayvahexion) says:

    I have joined this website since last year November and I love this site. I began using it not to long ago since I finally figure out how it works, I have to say I love this site. I love the credits I get just for having another person requesting one of my books. This is a site I recommended many people to join especially when they love reading and they love the free books they will find. Happy Birthday and I hope this website will go on for as long as can last….

  49. Jackie S. (jamase83) says:

    Member since 8/23/2009 and this is the best thing I ever discovered. I have gotten so many popular books for way cheaper than bookstores are selling them for.

  50. Alyssa G. (kayyahaku) says:

    Joined 6/3/2009 and totally love this site!