What’s the compition about?

READING, what else? you’ll be required to finish 20 books before the end of 2012. 20 might be a big number for some, and a small number for those blessed with time to read, but however, the number is fixed.

What books should I read?

any book, from cover to cover. and it could be in any language of your choice. But please make sure you read from different categories, fiction, classics, self-help etc.. Go for topics you enjoy the most.

How would you know I’ve read them all?

Conscious. I’m sure my dear readers are honest ones. other than that, you’ll be required to fill in a form with the book details you’ve finished. Title, Author, date finished & most importantly, a summery with your own words (in Either Arabic or English, i don’t master any more languages XD). most readers are used to documenting such information, & those who havent been doing so in the past will experience the pleasure of building a list of books

What should I do once I’ve finished all 20 books?

Inform me. First one to inform me will be THE WINNER of the competition! you’ll be required to immediately drop me an email on [dxb@dxb-girl.com] with the form attached. or you can always direct message on my twitter.

Who’s eligiable?

Anyone, from anywhere in the world, the love of words knows no boundaries. So spread the word among your family &

If i won, what will be my prize?

You’ll receive a Kindle book reader, the one of your choice, completely free of charge! if you havent heard of the kindle, then its an ebook reader that works on ink technology, meaning the screen is PERFECT for long periods of reading where your eyes wont be looking into a LED or LCD screen, but an ink based paper like screen, i never thought ill manage to read through an ebook reader, but the kindle stole my heart since the first use <3. ofcourse it'll never replace an actual paper back but for people who want their entire library in thier pockets then this is a charm. My favorite thing about it is the black & white display & none reflective screen. This is the one miracle & I have, but the winner will have the option to choose the version they desire!

oh comon don't you want one?

If you do, start the 20 book marathon!

This morning, I let my little girl draw a winner. I am proud of her, she managed to pick just one paper out of the lot!

I was so exited to know who the winner is!

and I’m sure you are too…

Congratulation to the winner of the pair of pajamas!

She’s a book lover

yes she is…

it’s..

Mabroook Minmnani! you’re now the envy of all the girls haha.. I will be contacting you on your e-mail =)

To the rest of you lovely girls, thank you for being part of this, and do nottttt worry, this is the first giveaway on my blog, but it won’t be the last enshallah, so you will have more chances in the near future!

I learned from this humble giveaway that giving is much much MUCH more rewarding than receiving =)

until the next post, stay safe, happy & positive!

So yes, it’s like the title says..

because I love you all

because you are loyal friends and readers

and because I’ve always wanted to give back to all of you who have been around,  I’d like to have my first ever giveaway on my humble blog.

Yes, I love books, who doesn’t? but no, I’m not giving away books, I’m actually gunna give away a cute pajama set by House Of Bjayem!

I love pajamas just as much as i love books, and i ADORE pretty pajamas, and I’m sure you do too.

If you’d like to win one of these & have it sent straight to your doorsteps, all you have to do is like House of Bjayem on Facebook OR follow them on Twitter, then, comment here on this post telling me why you want it!.. it’s as simple as it sounds. Oh & you get to pick the one you want from the latest collection; Celebration of the Rose.

Yalla girls, let it be yours! & guys, you can join too, I’m sure your sisters, wife etc would love a gift

The deadline will be on the 27th of this month. Once it strikes midnight, ill pick a winner the traditional way, yup I’m gunna write your names on papers and randomly let my little monster pick one up (lets hope it doesn’t go straight to her mouth)

PS. This giveaway is open to anyone from anywhere, & there will be one lucky winner only

Goodluck <3!

anyhow, for the first time ever, I planned to make a list of the books I’d like to get. I focused on Arabic novels in specific, because good Arabic novels are either unavailable at our local bookstores or out of stock.

Let me share my list with you, I relied on GoodReads, Google and my parents on making it. It’s not the final list, but I’ll share it with you friends anyways. Most these book have had ratings above 4/5.

* old books that my parents read back in their early days & recommended

Here we go:

1. واحة الغروب ، بهاء الطاهر – دار الشروق
2.  *حوار مع صديق ملحد، مصطفى محمود – دار المعارف
3.  *وعاظ السلاطين، علي الوردي – دار كوفان للنشر
4. اللاهوت العربي وأصول العنف الديني، يوسف زيدان  – دار الشروق
5. رأيت رام الله، مريد البرغوثي – المركز الثقافي العربي
6.  *عبقرية عمر، عباس محمود العقاد – المكتبة العصرية للطباعة والنشر
7.  *موسم الهجرة إلى الشمال، الطيب صالح – دار العين
8. كيف أصبحوا عظماء، سعد الكريباني – مؤسسة فهد المرزوق الصحفية
9. الحب في المنفى، بهاء طاهر – دار الآداب
10. سمرقند، آمين معلوف – interlink publishing group
11. زمن الخيول البيضاء، ابراهيم نصرالله – المؤسسة العربية للدراسات والنشر
12. فرج، رضوى عاشور – دار الشروق
13. سيد الأحلام، أسامة الشاذلي – دار الكاتب
14.  * الرباعيات، صلاح جاهين – وكالة سفنكس للفنون والآداب
15. حبة هوا، وليد طاهر – دار الشروق
16. في القدس، تميم البرغوثي – دار الشروق
17. البستان، محمد المخزنجي – دار الشروق
18.  كخة يا بابا، عبدالله المغلوث – دار مدارك
19. النقطة السوداء، وليد طاهر – دار الشروق
20. نظر ٢ ، محي الدين اللباد – العربي للنشر والتوزيع
21.  * رحلتي من الشك إلى الايمان، مصطفى محمود – دار اخبار اليوم
22. * أفراح الروح، سيد قطب – دار عمار للنشر والتوزيع

PS. check the Poll on the sidebar

Just when i thought i’ll be able to update more frequently, i find myself hit by the fact that newborns are masters at stealing ones time >_<, first it was said that the first month is the hardest, then the second, then the third? Well i personally doubt theres any difference :P.. I wish from deep down inside my fat heart that I get the time to update as often as i desire *raises hands in prayer*
Ameen!