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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. Carolyn C. (lynnefree) , says:

    Happy Birthday! I have been a member for 3 years, 8 days. Love the site. Also love telling others about community forum and Book Bazaar. It took me too long to find it!

  2. Trish A. (BlueEyedTrish) says:

    Happy Birthday PBS!!! I absolutely love this site!! I have been a member since 3/12/2009. I have found lots of book that I would have never known about if it wasn’t for this great site!!

  3. Holly C. says:

    I haven’t even been a member 24 hours yet…but I’m already in love with PBS!

  4. Ingvild H. (ingvild) says:

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been a member for almost 4 years now, and love it!

  5. Julia E. says:

    Been a member since February 2011, and loved every minute of it.

  6. Terry W. (terrylazz2) says:

    Just a “newbie”, but I’ve been hooked on PBS since 6/26/11. 7 years?? wow, wish I’d have found you sooner!

  7. Brandon S. (bshields) says:

    Almost 2 and a half years now!

  8. Renee C. (ReneeC) says:

    I’ve been a member since 10/03/2005.
    Happy Birthday!!

  9. Lynn P. (Bama-Booklover) , says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY PBS!!!!!!! And definitely wishing you many more!!!!!!

    I want you to be around a LONG time! At least as long as I’m on this earth and able to read……:0)

    I’ve been a member exactly 4 years 6 months today! I became a member 3/1/2007………

  10. Dedra F. (fizzfuzz) says:

    I have been a member for just a couple months now.. but all i can say is wow i wish i had known about pbs sooner. I could have spent just a few hours on here looking for the books i was missing instead of combing through endless bookstore (not that i dont do that anyways!) Thanks so much for having the best site ever!! And HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY!!!

    Dedra

  11. Shelly S. (sundaygirl) says:

    I’m really new! I’ve just signed on this week. Happy Birthday PBS!

  12. Elaine S. (gardenpatch) says:

    I’ve been a member for 1 1/2 years and am enjoying the books I’ve received.

  13. Cassie B. (muppetlove) says:

    Wow, I had to check and I’ve only been a member since 11/26/05? It seems I’ve been loving this site since way before that. How did I live without Paperbackswap before that?!?! Happy birthday PBS and many many more!!

  14. Mishell H. says:

    I have been a member of Paperback Swap for almost 3 years (Jan. 2009). I LOVE this site! I tell people about it all the time. Reading is my passion…swapping on PBS is my favorite hobbie!!

  15. Cara K. (soccermommie) says:

    Happy Birthday PBS! I have been a member since 8/16/2008!

  16. Robin S. (Terabithia) says:

    Love this place! Thanks so much!

  17. Sarah M. says:

    Happy Birthday!! I’ve been a member for a year and seven months 🙂

  18. Judi A. (JudiA) says:

    Happy birthday, PBS! I’m so glad my friend recommended this site to me. I love books! I’ve been a member since January 24, 2009.

  19. Shawna (BookBabeVT) says:

    I’ve been a member since May 6, 2007…

    I Love PBS and so happy to have a place to come for books and interesting conversations!!

    Happy Birthday to PBS!!!

  20. Carrie J. (akalawolf) , says:

    I have been a member with PBS since 8/24/2009. Wow, that’s a little past my 2 year birthday with you. I wish I would have found this site a been a member sooner. I have made new friends and have had a lot of fun trading books. It’s like getting a birthday present every time I get a book.

    Happy 7th Birthday PBS!

  21. Kirsten O'Quinn (koquinn) , says:

    Happy 7th Birthday!!! I’ve been a member since February 2009 and every minute has been great!! I have saved $666.00!!!! 🙂 Yay!!!!

  22. Pennie S. (minipennie) says:

    Happy Birthday PBS! Like everyone else I can’t believe I had not found-and/or wished that I found
    you sooner!! I have been a member since 2/2009 – for 1 1/2 years and, it means the world to
    me to be part of the club!!!

  23. Karen T. (kannth) says:

    I have been a PBS member since 10/23/2006. I love this site and have traded over 300 books in that time. Happy Birthday PBS!

  24. Debbie H. (debh) says:

    Happy 7th Birthday PaperBack Swap!
    I have been a member since 2/2011 when a friend introduced me. Thank you to everyone that has shared their books and brought a smile to many of our faces. I look forward to many more hours of reading!

  25. Heather S. (literati) says:

    I have been a member of PBS for four and a half years now, and my life will never be the same. I can’t live without my PBS!!!

  26. Louise B. (louiseb) says:

    Happy birthday! I have been a member since July 2009 and LOVE the site. Of course the number of books in my TBR pile in my house has mushroomed, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Look forward to many more years!

  27. K M. (gameshowqueen) says:

    I’ve been a member since 7/17/06 & agree with what Carrie J. (akalawolf) wrote above. It’s so cool to find a package with the paperback logo in the mailbox! I’ve sent and received over 500 books! Thanks for existing.

  28. Joan E. (joane) Hanover Park, IL says:

    I’ve been a Member Since: 2/15/2009 and I’m so grateful I found this site! I just passed my “half century” book mailed/received. Reading new authors rather re-reading my old favorites I found new favorites! I also discovered that the Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov is not the end of the series! What a thrill!!!! That was worth the price of admission right there!!

    Keep up the good work. Here’s to another 7, and another, and another, and ….

  29. Jeanie A. (jca3900) says:

    I’ve been a member since February 2009 and I LOVE this site!! I’m on here every day to see what new books are available and to check out new authors. I’ve already passed the word to friends that they need to join also!! Happy 7th birthday PBS!!

  30. Kaila K. (mamakaila) , says:

    ive been a member almost 3 yrs.. i love this site and wont leave 🙂

  31. Joe Z. (zelman) says:

    We have been members for a year and 2 months, keep on reading! Happy birthday!

  32. Kimberly R. (borntoread) says:

    I have been a member since 2008 and have saved a lot of money since I joined. Used to spend quite a bit buying new books. Now I love it because I can afford to read more!!!

  33. Chris O. (Lambie) says:

    Happy birthday PBS!!!
    I’ve been a member for 3 years and 2 months. I love it here!

  34. Karen S. CacaoBear says:

    I’ve been a member since 3/12/2007, and I’ve met the most incredible people on this site. No day is now complete without a visit to PBS!!

  35. Allison M. (dharmalady) says:

    I’ve been a member since 8/19/2010 so it has been a little over a year.

  36. Bonnie P. (bonbon) says:

    I joined in December of ’05. I am a junkie, hoarder and lover of books, and although I did donate about half of my collection when I moved recently, it was my best loved favorites that were lost in the move. I am presently trying to replace them on this wonderful site! I love you guys! Happy birthday!

  37. Kristy G. (nicekittypurrs) , says:

    I have been a member for 2 years this month!!! This month is also my birthday!!! Yay!

  38. Karen S. B. (kcsue) says:

    I’ve been a member since April 22, 2006 . . . so around 5-1/2 years now. Happy Birthday PBS.

  39. Jennifer M. (meandi) says:

    I have been a member since jan 11 of this year and I love this place . Happy Birthday

  40. Linda W. (RomanceBookLover) says:

    Happy 7th Birthday. I have been a member of this terrific site since June of 2009. I am an advide reader and have enjoyed PaperBackSwap since I joined it. Thanks for the great site and keep up the good work!

  41. Tina S. says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY indeed to an excellent, commendable, fun, and incredibly innovative site & program!!! I joined only recently; approximately two weeks ago, but I am truly excited to be a part of this because of all the rewarding opportunities – and, of course, the books! I’ve been reading all my life ( a lot), and continue to read every chance I get. This is also a great way & affordable method to promote reading to others as well as future generations. I truly believe if more people would pick up a good book, there would be much less drama & gossip in the world because getting into good literature is always better than sticking noses in other people’s business.

  42. Connie B. (conniej76) says:

    Ooh…I love this! I haven’t been a member long..only since 2009. This year though, I have became more active on the site. Thank you for this giveaway and being here for 7 years! 🙂

  43. I’ve been a member since May 13, 2009. Thanks so much for the chance to win book swap credits!

  44. Stephanie G. (enchantedfamily) says:

    I’ve been a member since january 2007! Over 4 1/2 years 🙂

  45. Jeanette S. (book-girl) says:

    I have been a member since August 14th, 2009. Thats over two years for me! It seems like yesterday when I started my account. I love PBS! Wow! Happy Birthday PBS! I feel so lucky to be a part of the celebration.

  46. Kirstin E. (HausMaus) says:

    Happy Birthday, PBS! I’m looking forward to my 1 year anniversary here next month. I joined 10/17/09 and have to say, this is my favorite online place!

  47. Angela (bankerangie) says:

    Happy Birthday PBS!!! I have been a member since June 2, 2008. This is an amazing site!!

  48. Cyn C. (Cyn-Sama) says:

    Happy Birthday! I’m so happy to have been part of this site since 6/26/2006.

  49. Amber C. says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Lets have many many more! I’ve been a member since 2009. I love reading. There’s just not enough hours in a day to read all the books I want!

  50. SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) , says:

    Happy Birthday to the most wonderful website on the internet! I have been a member since September 19, 2009.