Behind the Blog 23: It's All in the Numbers

Behind The Blog is a meme to help bloggers connect their life and interests to the content showcased on their blog. The co-hosts Faye Kathe and Melissa will provide a different topic, idea, or question every week that bloggers can relate to themselves and the books, films, or media they find interesting!

This week's theme is: It's All in the Numbers

Do you believe in lucky numbers, or certain number combinations/sequences? Do you have a favorite number? Any numbers that you feel are unlucky?

In relation to books and media, what are some books or movies that focus on specific numbers?

Today's post is very special to me in particular because today is my 27th birthday. The last exponential birthday I get to to have. I highly doubt I'd make it to 4^4 which is 256 and I'm okay with that.  Alex of Alexandra's Scribblings let me in on the fact that the ancient Celts though that both three and nine were magic numbers so since 27 is 9X3 it must be the ultimate magical amazing lucky number. I agree wholeheartedly with this idea.

I'm hoping that the combination of the exponential power of this birthday as well as the date will bring me some luck in this next year of my life. I feel extremely lucky to get to have a "sequential birthday" being that it's 10/11/12.

I'm really hoping that this year of my life is lucky for me in a lot of ways. Both in my personal and professional lives.

Here's to hoping and fingers crossed! (Now if only this were BTB post # 27, that would be perfect!)

Books and Media Tie in:

In terms of books that focus on numbers, the only ones that I can specifically think of right now are Harry Potter (platform 9 3/4) and Scott Westerfields Midnighters' series where 13 is the ultimate number of protection for those characters (sorry guys I'm a bit too lazy for links right now.)

And of course, since it's my "Charmed" birthday and all, the most awesome series of all time, Charmed must be mentioned.

What are some shows, movies, or books that you can think of that deal with numbers or number sequences?

Also, don't forget to enter my It's All in the Numbers Birthday Giveaway

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I'm 27!

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Today, I turn 27 years old. Here's to hoping this is the best year yet.

Don't forget to enter my It's All in the Numbers Birthday Giveaway!

The Sunday Post 17th Edition

The Sunday Post is a weekly Meme hosted by

Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. 

It's a chance to share news, 

a post to recap the past week on your blog,

 showcase books

and things we have received and

 share news about what is coming up 

on our blog for the week ahead

Last Week on Melissa's Midnight Musings:

(Click Links to be taken directly to the posts)

• I helped to close out Fresh Start September with this Wrap Up Post. If you want to see the results of the Cover Art Poll or find out who won the giveaways, be sure to check there.
• I posted my It's All in the Numbers Birthday Giveaway There will be 3 winners who will get a book of their choice valued up to 9 USD The giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. New entry options have been added since the giveaway was first posted so be sure to get those entries in!
• I reviewed Wicked: Witch&Curse by Nancy Holder and Debbie Vigiue. I really enjoyed this book and want to continue the series.
• I reviewed Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins which I thought was laugh out loud funny.
• For this week's Behind the Blog I shared my thoughts on my favorite Teachers
• I reviewed Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins. I really enjoyed this book too, and can't wait what happens in the last story.
• I announced the winners of the Moonlight Dancer Swag and Whoever You Are giveaways

It's been another super busy week on the blog and the upcoming week is just as busy!

Coming Up This Week:

• I'll be reviewing A Whisper to A Scream as part of a Women on Writing Blog Tour for Karen Wojcik Berner. There will be a tour wide giveaway to enter!
• I'll be interviewing Lauren Grimley, author of Unforeseen as well as hosting a giveaway
• I'll be reviewing Until My Soul Gets it Right as another stop on the Women on Writing blog tour for Karen Wojcik Berner. There will also be a guest post written by Karen on Halloween and all things literary.
• Behind the Blog: This week's theme is It's All in the Numbers This week's topic:  Do you believe in lucky numbers, or certain number combinations/sequences? Do you have a favorite number? Any numbers that you feel are unlucky? In relation to books and media, what are some books or movies that focus on specific numbers?
• I'll be sharing some info about a book called For Keeps by Aaron Lazar as part of another blog tour.
• Review of The Twelve Days to Christmas by Michele Gorman

So, as you can see, it's going to be another jam packed week here at Melissa's Midnight Musings. I hope you'll all stop by and check out these great posts I have lined up.

Now on to the books!

This Week's Book Haul:

Clicking the links will take you to Goodreads' descriptions
*all book cover photos and links credited to Goodreads unless otherwise noted

Won:

 I won Family Affair by Debbie Macomber in a blog giveaway over at Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews Sharon was also kind enough to include a cute card with the book. Thanks Sharon!

I won these in a book giveaway over at Book Soulmates Isalys also included a super cute card. Thanks Isalys! The books are, from left to right, starting at the top:

How to Tame a Modern Rogue by Diana Holquist

Simply Irresistible  by Jill Shalvis

How to Score by Robin Wees

Welcome to Last Chance by Hope Ramsay

From the Library:

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult

I think I first put this on hold in April, and I finally reached my spot in line.

From Author/Publisher for Review:

Pure &Sinful by Killian McRae

Montana Wildfire by Rebecca Sinclair

Salem VI: Rebecca's Rising by Jack Heath and John Thompson

Roost by Jasmine Winterson

Free Downloads from Amazon:

Sweet Venom  by Tera Lynn Childs

Saving Halloween by Lisa Ard

Spooked by Tracy Sharp

I got a lot of books this week. They all look so good.  What did you get this week? Be sure to leave links so that I can check out your hauls!

It's All in the Numbers Birthday Giveaway! Open Internationally!

Hello Fellow Readers!

I'm thrilled to announce that today is the start of my It's All in the Numbers Birthday Giveaway

My birthday isn't til October 11th, but I want to put this up now so you'll all have plenty of time to enter.

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This is going to be a really special birthday for me in terms of the numerology of it.

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My 27th birthday is going to be on October 11th. My boyfriend calls this my triple really cubed birthday (little inside joke) since it's my 3^3 power  or last exponential birthday that I'll get to have. I call it my "Charmed" birthday since their motto is "The power of three"

This birthday is also special for me since it's what I call my "sequential" birthday, because of the date. 10/11/12

It looks so cool written out like that! Not many people get to have sequential birthdays, so I'm hoping that this will bring me some good luck for the next year of my life.

Also, if you add the numbers of the date together it adds to 33, which is another multiple of three. And 2+7=9 of course. Pretty neat!

So since this is going to be a special birthday for me, I wanted to do something special for all of my readers  and hold a giveaway for all of you. This Giveaway will be INTERNATIONAL.

What's Up For Grabs:

3 winners will each get 1 book (or more than one book ONLY if you want e-books) of their choice up to 9 dollars USD

So each winner will win a prize of book(s) totalling up to 9 dollars per winner
Up to 9 dollars per winner X 3 winners = 27 dollars = more fun with numbers!

Giveaway Details: PLEASE READ before entering

International readers will have their book shipped to them via The Book Depository (Please make sure The Book Depository ships to your country before entering the giveaway. Check that list HERE)

International readers will only be able to have a book shipped to them via TBD because not all e-books have international distribution rights so I wouldn't want you to end up picking an e-book and not being able to download it because of rights restrictions

US Readers will have their book shipped to them via either The Book Depository or Amazon.com depending on pricing. If you are a reader in the US and you are chosen you will have the choice of having either a physical book valued at up to 9 USD or a combination of e-books totaling no more than 9 dollars If you choose the e-book option the book(s) will be gifted to you via Amazon.com

There is only 1 MANDATORY entry, but it's easy. You must tell me whether or not you are in the US or International. If you don't do this EASY but MANDATORY entry, all of your other entries will not count. All other entries are optional, do as many or as few as you like.

This giveaway will run until 12:01 EST on 10-28-12

Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond to their notification email before another winner is chosen.

You DO NOT have to be a follower of Melissa's Midnight Musings to enter. Anyone who does choose to follow is appreciated. :)

All entries will be verified, any false entries will be removed.

Go ahead and enter below!

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