The Year's Best Books on Twitter
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1st
Michael Scott Author
Michael Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series. Find him @ www.dillonscott.com
Nicki Haug
I recommend @flamelauthor in the Shorty Award category #books because his books keep me wanting more and he is talented
andrea roell
I recommend @flamelauthor in the Shorty Award category #books because...his books are amazing... gripping, well written
58 votes in books
2nd
Thembisa S. Mshaka
Author, Put Your Dreams First, in stores + online now. 17-yr entertainment industry vet, expert where gender, urban culture + biz meet. Hip-Hop Encyclopedia.
Rikkiyah Muslim
I nominate @putyrdreams1st for a Shorty Award in #books because her words of wisdom to aspiring yng women r invaluable
Firan Chisolm
I nominate @putyrdreams1st for a Shorty Award in #books because Thembisa Mshaka is a very good friend who deserves it.
3rd
Charles J. Orlando
Author of The Problem with Women... is Men. Caffeinated in the AM, lightly sauteed in the evenings.
David Murray
I vote for @charlesjorlando for a Shorty Award in #books because he makes me laugh, and few people can do that!
Ted Rubin
I vote for @charlesjorlando for a Shorty Award in #books because... he is an amazing host for a Webinar!
jenna mccarthy
I nominate @charlesjorlando for a Shorty Award in #books because he's wise and fun and gives me designer handbags.
4th
Powell's Books
The legendary independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon.
thesharkguys
I nominate @Powells for a Shorty Award in #books because reading is a buffer against the insidious likes of Twitter
Ed Borasky
RT @SusanBozlee: I nominate @Powells for a Shorty Award in #books because... it is the most wonderful bookstore in the world. http://bit ...
5th
Daniel Corrêa
Um amador profissional do cinema e da literatura.
Bonavita
I nominate @daniel_correa for a Shorty Award in #books because of Tristes Camelos e Gabriela
Clarissa Farias
I nominate @daniel_correa for a Shorty Award in #books because of Tristes Camelos e Gabriela
Helena Santos
I nominate @daniel_correa for a Shorty Award in #books because he is vasco, not flamengo, nicolau ¬¬'
6th
Laurell K. Hamilton
Author of the Anita Blake Series and Merry Gentry Series of novels
Kristina Grier
I nominate @LKHamilton for a Shorty Award in #books because she is one of the BEST & has the reserved spot on my shelf
Joan Kearney
I nominate @LKHamilton for a Shorty Award in #books because...you can't get enough of her writing.
eure maum
I nominate @LKHamilton for a Shorty Award in #books because her books keep me ont he edge of my seat!
7th
LitChat
LitChat is for book lovers everywhere. All books. All the time. 1-hour #litchat takes place M-W-F, 4 pm est.
Jennifer Taggart
I nominate @litchat for a Shorty Award in #books because it is all books, all the time
Anastasia M. Ashman
I nominate @LitChat for a Shorty Award in #books because its realtime chat brings together lovers of literature
KristyKiernan
I nominate @LitChat for a Shorty Award in #books for their lightning fast embrace of new technology to support books
8th
BarbaraSher
Speaker, author, star of pubTV pledge specials & internet radio, motivator who doesn't like self-improvement or positive thinking.
Christi Daniels
I recommend @BarbaraSher in the Shorty Award category #books because she tests ideas in real life and shares what works
Kat
I vote for @BarbaraSher for a Shorty Award in #books because she believes anyone can achieve their dreams!
19 votes in books
9th
milanford
Husband. Father. Ministry Survivor. Lover of Red Vines Licorice.
Genine B
I nominate @milanford for a Shorty Award in #books because http://83thingsboo... made me love THE CHURCH even more.
10th
Pam van Hylckama
Young adult book reviewer. Mother of a gorgeous girl and a beautiful boy. Wife of a Dutch Web Developer, Jack Russell owner. W3C advocate.
Anastasia Hopcus
RT @kamigarcia: So sweet --->RT @bookaliciouspam: I nominate @kamigarcia for a shorty award in #books because she proved teens can re ...
Heather McCorkle
I'll 2nd that @bookaliciouspam. @kamigarcia & @mstohl for shorty award in #books cause they proved teens (& adults) can read 245++ pgs.
Robyn Hawk
So True! RT @bookaliciouspam: I nominate @kamigarcia for a shorty award in #books because she proved teens can read more than 245 pages!
11th
Chronicle Books
An independent publisher of distinctive books and gifts. These tweets brought to you by our community mgr @zenguin.
larastarr
I nominate @ChronicleBooks for a Shorty Award in #books because they chic, savvy, sly and so cool.
12th
Marsha Collier
Mom / eBay For Dummies series author / Customer Service & Social Media Influencer / Host KTRB Computer & Technology Radio / Fitness Fanatic
Marsha Collier
RT @Crystal_Thomas: I nominate @MarshaCollier for a Shorty Award in #books just because :) (Thank you)
13th
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Is off playing with her imaginary friends. She'll be back to play on Twitter when they drive her crazy. Oh wait, too late LOL.
vanesshewolf
I nominate @kenyonsherrilyn for a Shorty Award in #books because...her books will blow you away!!
voodoogoddess
I nominate @kenyonsherrilyn for a Shorty Award in #books because...She gave us ARTEMIS Goddess of the Dark Hunters!
Wendy
I nominate @kenyonsherrilyn for a Shorty Award in #books because she is simply the best of the best!
14th
Bethanne Patrick
Blogger, book reviewer, author interviewer, author --but above all, a reader.
Erin McHugh
I nominate @thebookmaven for a Shorty Award in #books because she's got the lasso in her hand and she's using it!
Sonya Unrein
I nominate @thebookmaven for a Shorty Award in #books because: enthusiasm and good grace are ever present in-tweet.
6 votes in books
15th
christinerose
author. artist. professor. tree-hugging animal-loving dirt worshipper.
Kelly Brewer
I nominate @christinerose for a Shorty Award in #books because... Rowan of the Wood is an amazing book!
Cynthia Schuerr
I nominate @christinerose for a Shorty Award in #books because...my G/daughter 9y0 enjoyed "Rowan of the Woods"so much
Janet Maria Gordon
RT @christinerose: Please vote for me by ReTweeting this: I nominate @christinerose for a Shorty Award in #books because ROWAN OF THE WO ...
16th
Neil Gaiman
will eventually grow up and get a real job. Until then, will keep making things up and writing them down.
Alexandria
I nominate @neilhimself for a Shorty Award in #books because he inspires both children and adults to read more.
Jenn
I nominate @neilhimself for a Shorty Award in #books because... how could you not? It's Neil Gaiman! Too cool for words
4 votes in books
490 votes in literature
9 votes in celebrity
8 votes in weird
4 votes in government
490 votes in literature
9 votes in celebrity
8 votes in weird
4 votes in government
17th
deberryandgrant
Best friends writing novels together, about women's lives, for 20yrs. Love books,movies, food, wine & fun-any order acceptable! VDB is the Official Tweeter.
Louise Wise
I nominate @deberryandgrant for a Shorty Award in #books because their friendship is inspiring.
deberryandgrant
RT @BronzeWord: I nominate @deberryandgrant for a Shorty Award in #books because they write terrific good books
Jo Ann Hernandez
I nominate @deberryandgrant for a Shorty Award in #books because i like their books
17th
(tie)
Julie Butcher
Writer, Mom of 6, Sister of Authors Jim Butcher and Shannon K Butcher, Runner of #Wordathon and #holidaybash
earth mommy
I nominate @Jimsissy for a Shorty Award in #books because of #amwriting & #holidaybash and supporting new writers.
Johanna Harness
I nominate @jimsissy for a Shorty Award in #books because she's an amazing supporter of writers!
Silver James
I nominate @jimsissy for a Shorty Award in #books because #amwriting #wordathon #holidaybash & because she's @jimsissy
4 votes in books
18th
Denise Berthiaume
President, Verso Advertising/Verso Digital. Marketing solutions for authors and book publishers.
Erin McHugh
I nominate @dberthiaume for a Shorty Award in #books because she's got her finger on the pulse of the industry!
Jack McKeown
I nominate @DBerthiaume for a Shorty Award in #books because...she always inspires with her wit, sense and good humor.
Ad Broad
I nominate @DBerthiaume for a Shorty Award in #books for her valiant efforts on behalf of publishing. http://bit.ly/4O4R...
3 votes in books
18th
(tie)
Rebecca Hicks
I write, I draw, I sleep, I eat.
James Hicks
I nominate @RHicks for a Shorty Award in #books because Little Vampires hold back the blood orange menace. As much as fruit can menace.
BreannaRose
I nominate @RHicks for a Shorty Award in #books because... her little vampires are brilliant! blood oranges nom nom
3 votes in books
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