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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. Megan T. (tulikangaroo) says:

    I’ve been happily swapping since 5/26/11, and looking forward to doing so for many years to come!

  2. Maj A. says:

    I’ve been a member for about 7 months now. Love the site.

  3. Pattie S. (pattiecakes) says:

    I’ve been a member since 3-30-07, and love it so much! I have swapped so many wonderful books. I tell people all the time about the club, and will continue to do so. Love it, and plan to keep on “swapping”! Happy 7th Birthday!

  4. I’ve been a member since January 18, 2010. I’ve gotten rid of a ton of old books and received some much-wanted books in return. Happy Birthday and here’s to many more!

  5. Kim M. (RomanceLuvr) says:

    I’ve been a member since 12/18/07. Seems like yesterday! Happy Birthday PBS!

  6. Maggie K. says:

    I’ve been a member for only about 3 weeks (since Aug 16), but I’m already in love with the site.
    Happy Birthday, and many more to come!

  7. Cassie P. (yodawind6) says:

    I have been a member since 1/20/2008. I have just shared the sight with an eight-year-old friend of mine (and his mom). He raided his parents’ bookshelves to get enough to join the club. LOL. The English teacher in me loves it when kids get excited about books!!!!! Thank you, Paperbackswap, and Happy Birthday!!

  8. Sabrina M. (manatee7) says:

    Happy Birthday! I have been a member since: 6/4/2010. I love the site and also enjoy B-O-B swaps. You have helped keep our book shelf full of great books that keep the whole family entertained. (Plus I am so happy that we can transfer credits for DVDs.) I think that our Library, Used Bookstore, and P.O. miss us. We are having too much fun without the “late fees”, you have more new releases, and the printable postage is great! I am afraid that this site has become an “everyday” addiction. Once again, Happy Birthday!

  9. Felicia Y. (scifimom) says:

    I have been swapping books here since 8-10-2006. It is the greatest site and I tell everyone I know who loves books!

  10. Carly M. (cmeerbrey) says:

    I have been enjoying Paperbackswap.com since February 4 2011. I love this site. I have gotten several great history books that I have enjoyed and received the rest of JD Robbs books that i have not read yet. I am always reading the book bazaar to find great deals.

  11. Ann Marie U. (hallelujaheart) says:

    Woo Hoo! Happy Birthday PBS!!!!

    Yesterday was my 6 year birthday!

    I joined on September 2, 2005.

  12. Mary L. (marymix) , says:

    Member Since: 3/28/2009 with 172 transactions – wow. Thanks for all the books!

  13. Joseph M. (ivangimpo) says:

    Almost 8 months!

  14. Muireann L. (verminlord) says:

    I’ve been a member since 7/11/2010 (I didn’t realize it’s been over a year already!). Happy Birthday:) Cheers!

  15. Gene N. (bonic) says:

    Happy Birthday! I share this membership with my wife, Barbara, and we have been members since January 2011. My only regret is that I didn’t find this site sooner. What a fabulous idea! We are having a great time and look forward to swapping for many years to come!

  16. Becky B. says:

    I have been a member since Jan. 5, 2011 – so not too long, but loving it!!

  17. Bonnie M. (bibliogirl) says:

    September 6, 2011 will be my two year anniversary! Happy Birthday to you PBS!

  18. Jackie Y. says:

    I joined April 28, 2011. My boss recommended it to me because we both like to read. I have loved it ever since!

  19. Mary B. says:

    been a member since 2010 … I have enjoyed it and have read many books because of the generosity of others. thanks

  20. Scott C. (paperbackscott) says:

    All together now…

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PAPERBACK SSSWWWWAAAAAPPPPP!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
    (And many mmooorrrrree!!!)

    All the best!
    Scott
    Happily swapping since 8/25/2009

  21. Teresa H. (hans1933) says:

    I’ve been a member since May 2009. It’s like “my birthday” when a new book arrives! I love the variety and reviews that help me decide.

  22. Alex G. says:

    Been a member for under a year, loving it!

  23. Katherine D. (ladykatie32) says:

    Happy birthday!
    Member since 3/30/2008

  24. Danielle S. says:

    I have been a member since 2007. I’ve gotten so many books and save a TON of money. THANKS and happy birthday .

  25. Yavonn S. (yabby) says:

    I joined 11/26/2008, just after my birthday…I’m a little older than PBS 😛

  26. sherjo says:

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been a member since 10/20/2009. Love, Love this site. 🙂

  27. Lori C. (scoobygal) says:

    I have been a member since September of 2010. I have received many books that i would have paid too much for. I am thankful for this group. It gives me the chance to get books that have become very useful to me for my education. Thanks PBS.. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

  28. Jennifer S. (jenn97) says:

    Happy Birthday!!! I have been a member since 8/2/11. Great site!!!

  29. Margo M B. (Are-We-There-Yet) Weatherford, TX says:

    Been a member since 7/5/2009, LOVE this Site!!

  30. Erin M. (devlbetty) says:

    I have been a member since 2006 and have mailed out 376 books. Wow, that is a lot. Happy birthday PBS! I recommend you to everyone I know who loves to read. 🙂

  31. Rachel B. cakewalkingmother says:

    Thanks for the wonderful swap site! We’re a family of homeschoolers and avid readers and look forward to checking the site for books! Happy birthday!

  32. Gerri C. (cowlover) says:

    I am still a newbie here, but I love it. Been a member since 7/29/11. Love it!!! Also this month is my birthday as well. So Happy Birthday to both of us!!!!

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

  33. Sheena says:

    I’ve been a member since 3/2010 and I love all the swapping I’ve been able to do!!

  34. Rae M. (rae-m) says:

    I joined on St. Patrick’s Day, 2009! Totally love PBS and the sister sites for CDs and DVDs — There’s such variety, and the swappers are so friendly and helpful! Here’s to the next 7 years . . . and the next . . . and the next!!
    rae

  35. Lorrie W. says:

    Happy Birthday! I just became a member today 09/03/2011

  36. Rhonda S. (bunnybear) Marshall, MI says:

    Member sience 11/15/2005 . I have sent and recieved over 1000 book and hope to never stop!

  37. Cathie says:

    I have been a member since August 2007! I’ve been able to find so many different titles here. Keep up the good work and get busy with more postings! I want to have more wishes granted from my wish list, so POST, POST, POST! Thanks to PBS and members! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! cathie in Florida :o)

  38. Cele D. (sk888888) , says:

    Member since June 2008, I just love getting books in the mail (almost as much as I love being able to fill someone’s wish list!)

  39. Kelly says:

    I’ve been a member since 4/24/2010 and I spend so much money on books that this website was amazing! I got rid of my dad’s books that he doesn’t want in exchange for books I want! Happy Bday!

  40. Dawn R. says:

    Happy birthday! I have been a member since 6/24/2009! You have enabled me to continue my Passion for reading in such low economic time in my life. Love to swap love to go to your website love to read! Thanks paperbackswap! 🙂

  41. Penny T. (iluvmysteries) says:

    I’ve been a member since 12/6/2005 – I was surprised to see I’d shipped 2,576 books and received 2,182 books. Obviously I love this site!! Happy Birthday PBS.

  42. Jeannetta M. (gerardina) says:

    Happy Birthday!!!! It’s fun to mail and receive books from all over the country via this site.

  43. Jeannetta M. (gerardina) says:

    By the way, I forgot to mention in my previous comment that I joined in July. 2011. Many more years!

  44. Kris H. (KrisH) , says:

    My membership started on August 30, 2008. I am addicted to PBS and love sending and receiving books. Going to the second hand stores and garage sales to find books is my hobby. It is such fun to be able to share them with so many great people. Happy Birthday PBS.

  45. Matt M. (Merick) says:

    Been a member since 2/4/2006. It’s been wonderful to get to read so many books I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.

  46. N. K. (stxcelica) says:

    Member since 10/7/2007 ..it has been fantastic!

  47. Tim R. (hbr) says:

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been a member since 9/5/2009. Monday is my 2 year anniversary!

    tim

  48. Kippy R. says:

    I have been a swapping member at PBS since July of 2010 and wish I knew about you sooner.I’ve gotten lots of great books for the whole family here. Happy Birthday !!

  49. Tolan L. (bookworm007) says:

    I have been happily swapping since 6/2008 and love the club. I have received so many great books and found great new authors through your club. My kids also has received many books that they could not find at the local library through the club. Thank you so much . Happy birthday!!

  50. Diane C. (hibiscustea) says:

    I was introduced to the club by my sister, an avid reader and joined in August of 2009. This is the greatest idea swapping books with others that love to read.