West of Mars -- Win a Book!: November 2008

Presenting Lenore has a copy of Aurelia, written by Anne Osterlund, to share. This is an international contest, folks! Yay, Lenore!

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Anne Osterlund, Presenting Lenore

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:17 PM 0 comments

I'd heard Kelley Armstrong is a great woman in real life. I've heard people sing her praises.

And now, we can see why. She's visiting with our friend Amberkatze this week, and you can win the Kelley Armstrong book of your choice. Actually, two of you can -- but only one will be autographed by Ms. Armstrong, herself.

Read the interview. You'll agree: she's cool.

Use this link.

Labels: Amberkatze, Kelley Armstrong

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:12 PM 0 comments

Over at Bitten By Books, you can win a boxed set of the entire Twilight Saga. 'cause no one can get enough right now...

Use this link.

Labels: Bitten by Books, Stephanie Meyer

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:10 PM 0 comments

Linda Howard is a perennial favorite among readers. If you've missed out on the Linda Howard fun, or if you're looking to catch up on an oldie but goody, Jezebelsk has a copy of Open Season to share with you.

She'd like to know what YOUR favorite season is. (Duck season? Wabbit season?)

You have until December 14, but don't delay.

Use this link.

Labels: Linda Howard, Walking on Sunshine

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:04 PM 0 comments

Lisa at Book Ahoy has a stack of five copies of Confetti Cakes for Kids.

I don't know about you, but as the holiday weekend begins to wind down, I'm searching for things to do with my kids. Watching them climb the walls has lost its charm.

Too bad I don't have a copy of this book yet... Why don't you get your hands on it before the December holidays set in? They are longer and the recipes in here will make great homemade gifts (if you can't buy a book, that is!).

US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes. You have until December 6.

Use this link.

Labels: Book Ahoy, Elisa Strauss

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:57 PM 0 comments

Okay, so Heifer International has nothing to do with books. At least, that's the case until you add author Patrick Rothfuss into the mix.

If you donate $10 to his fundraising efforts, he'll enter you in a chance to win a cool prize. AND he'll match whatever funds his fans donate. He's aiming for $30k. So far, he's got $21k.

Make a difference. Win cool stuff. It's a win-win for everyone. And I bet Aunt Sally would rather hear you donated that $45 instead of buying her that horrid rayon-polyester sweater you get her every year (and that she returns as soon as she can!).

Use this link.

Labels: Patrick Rothfuss

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:43 AM 1 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has a copy of Star Wars: Wild Space, a novel of the Clone Wars, written by Karen Miller.

Go on over and check it out! The Star Wars fan in your life would love this.

Use this link.

Labels: Karen Miller, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:41 AM 0 comments

If you're buying books for the holidays, you might want to report your purchases at When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Buy Books, a blog devoted to persuading others to buy books for the holidays. If a book is mentioned more than once, it gets featured on the main page.

And you? You get mentioned in the sidebar.

(Susan is trying to think up a cool prize if you get her Demo Tapes listed in that main list. Maybe she'll buy you a book of your choice. Hmm...)

Report your purchased books here. Check back often, as the list will keep growing and changing.

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:47 AM 0 comments

I get the Author's Island e-mails but don't do nearly enough with it.

If you're like me, you might have missed word about Susan's friend Shelley Munro and the contest she's throwing over at Author's Island. Shelley's neat. If you're looking for something to do, check her out.

Check it out via this link.

Labels: Shelley Munro

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:42 AM 0 comments

All those who like a bit of a challenge as part of how you meet new authors, be sure to stop by The Samhellion, Samhain Publishing's newsletter, starting on December 1. They'll be running their annual scavenger hunt.

I have no idea what's involved. If you check it out, let me know.

Use this link.

Labels: Samhellion Scavenger Hunt

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:40 AM 0 comments

As it's getting closer to Christmas, I guess we're going to see more books like this one that Booking Mama is giving away. It's a collection by authors Fern Michaels, JoAnn Ross, Mary Burton and Judy Duarte.

The contest is open until Saturday, December 13th. Sorry, US and Canadian addresses only.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Booking Mama

# posted by Bridget @ 9:34 AM 0 comments

Presenting Lenore's book giveaway: Penguin "Publicist's Choice" Pack - 6+ books! Penguin is donating a whole box of YA books (at least 6) to one lucky reader in the US or Canada. All books in the prize pack are from 2008.

All you have to do to win is leave a comment by December 5th saying which Penguin title you most want to read (and choose carefully, because that title might just end up in your prize pack if you're chosen by the powers that be at random.org). Gain a second entry by posting the contest on your blog.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Presenting Lenore

# posted by Bridget @ 9:30 AM 0 comments

It's Free Book Friday at The Pod People again!

This time, it's Ron Sanders' Freak that's up for grabs, and it's got a little bit of everything. I'm really having to hold myself back on this one, as Cheryl Anne Gardner raved about it. But I'm going to be strong and let you guys have at it.

For an entry, leave a comment at The Pod People by Sunday, November 30th. The winner will be announced on Monday, and you'll need to email your info in to claim the prize.

# posted by Unknown @ 1:14 AM 0 comments

Kate Rothwell has posted a free ebook at her site. She asks that if you download it, you drop her an e-mail and let her know. Author Meljean Brook goes one farther and suggests that if you like it, you send Kate some fan mail. (Uhh, not the sick, evil stalker kind, okay?)

Use this link.

Labels: Free, Kate Rothwell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:37 PM 0 comments

Zoe Winters has a free eBook posted at her website. If you're into shapeshifters and nefarious happenings, you might want to check it out.

Use this link.

Labels: Free, Zoe Winters

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:36 PM 1 comments

Don't hate me. By sharing this link and coupon with you, I'm saving myself from using it and yes, I still have 500+ books in the house, waiting to be read. I swear, every time I read one, at least one more shows up to take its place.

Still, books make most excellent gifts, and having a bonus coupon at BookCloseOuts is better than having leftover pumpkin bundt cake for breakfast. This one's sweet, too:

Anything in the fiction category with a black star beside its title means you'll get 50% off the price. HALF OFF.

Holy cheap books, Batman!

Check it out here.

Don't hate me. When it comes to BookCloseOuts, resistance is futile, I know.

Believe me. I know.

Labels: BookCloseOuts

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:25 PM 2 comments

Presenting Lenore has a review and giveaway of this book by Stacey Jay.

If you want to read this before the January 22nd release date, click here to enter and read her review.

Labels: Presenting Lenore, Stacey Jay

# posted by Bridget @ 11:43 AM 0 comments

Fantasy Book Critic has 3 sets of both Infected and Contagious, written by Scott Sigler, to giveaway.

Please read the rules below and completely fill out the form to enter! North American Residents Only. Giveaway ends Tuesday, December 30, 2008 – 11:59AM PST.

GIVEAWAY RULES:

1) Open To North American Residents Only
2) Only One Entry Per Household (Multiple Entries Will Be Disqualified)
3) Must Enter Valid Email Address, Mailing Address + Name
4) No Purchase Necessary
5) Giveaway Will End December 30, 2008 – 11:59AM PST
6) Winners Will Be Randomly Selected and Notified By Email
7) Personal Information Will Only Be Used In Mailing Out the Prizes To the Winners

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Scott Sigler

# posted by Bridget @ 11:36 AM 0 comments

Booking Mama has a great interview with author William Conescu. He has also graciously offered a signed copy of BEING WRITTEN to one lucky reader.

To enter the contest, please leave a comment with your e-mail address. The contest will be open until Friday, December 12th at 11:59 p.m. EST. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. or Canadian mailing addresses only.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Booking Mama, William Conescu

# posted by Bridget @ 11:34 AM 0 comments

Win Sunsets and Shooting Stars: 11/26/08
I've never been to Cape Cod but it's a favorite destination for me in my armchair reading. My latest book giveaway is a Cape Code memoir by Rick Seidel called Sunsets and Shooting Stars.

As with all my contests, I am asking you to recommend a book as part of your entry. I will need the title, author and your impression of the book. Anyone who leaves a comment without following this step will be disqualified and their comment won't be posted.

The rules are:

Contest runs from today through December 28th at 11PM Pacific Time
Winner will be notified via email at 11PM on the day the contest ends have 3 days to respond with a mailing address. If no response is received in that time, a new winner will be picked.
Open to the entire world.
To qualify you must tell me about a your favorite Cape Cod book (fiction or non-fiction) Please include the title, author(s) and a short description.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back to the post at Puss Reboots.

Labels: Cape Cod, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Rick Seidel

# posted by pussreboots @ 4:55 PM 1 comments

Here's another giveaway for Katie Brown Celebrates at A Bookworm's World.

Three copies to giveaway to US or Canada, sorry, no PO boxes please. Ends Dec 9th.

Click here for all the details.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Katie Brown

# posted by Bridget @ 8:55 AM 0 comments

In support of the December 26, 2008 release of Alison Goodman’s “Eon:
Dragoneye Reborn”, Viking Juvenile has agreed to give away TWO COPIES
of “Eon: Dragoneye Reborn”!!! Each winner will also receive an “Eon:
Dragoneye Reborn” Poster! So please read the rules below and completely
fill out the form to enter! U.S. Residents Only. Giveaway ends Friday,
December 26, 2008 – 11:59AM PST.

GIVEAWAY RULES:

1) Open To U.S. Residents Only
2) Only One Entry Per Household (Multiple Entries Will Be Disqualified)
3) Must Enter Valid Email Address, Mailing Address + Name
4) No Purchase Necessary
5) Giveaway Will End December 26, 2008 – 11:59AM PST
6) Winners Will Be Randomly Selected and Notified By Email
7) Personal Information Will Only Be Used In Mailing Out the Prizes To the Winners

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Alison Goodman, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Bridget @ 8:52 AM 0 comments

Thanks to Shana at Literarily, she has two young adult novels up for grabs. Sam's Quest for the Crimson Crystal and Sam's Quest, The Royal Trident. These are the first 2 books in the series by author Ben Furman. These are geared to the 9-12 year old reading level.

To enter the contest for both books, use this link. You have till Friday, December 5th to enter.

Labels: Ben Furman, Literarily

# posted by Bridget @ 8:43 AM 1 comments

Katrina's got a copy of MJ Rose's The Memoirist!

Check it out via this link.

Labels: MJ Rose, Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:42 PM 0 comments

Jeri Smith-Ready has posted the third free download in her How the DJs Became Vampires series. If you've read Wicked Game, you may want to check this out.

There's also a contest attached to this, but it's not book-related. Next best thing, though: music.

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Free, Jeri Smith-Ready

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:38 PM 0 comments

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# posted by Unknown @ 5:05 PM 0 comments

Over at Savvy Verse and Wit, they're giving away a copy of Grit for the Oyster, which would make a great holiday gift for the writer in the family.

Here's the contest links (either link will allow you to enter the contest, and entrants receive one entry for each post they comment on):

Click here for the review.

Use this link for the guest post.

Labels: Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 5:03 PM 0 comments

WOW. I agree, just as Susan put it! This is sort of long, but check out this promotion:

Purchase an LA Day ebook for a chance at a Sony PRS 505 ebook reader or a signed copy of Warriors in Time. For every LA Day purchase you make between November 26, 2008 and February 28, 2009 you will receive one entry into the drawing. The drawing will be a random drawing from all original entries.

How to enter: Purchases must be made at Ellora’s Cave or Cobblestone Press between the stated dates. Email confirmations from Ellora’s Cave or Cobblestone Press must be forwarded to LA Day at the email address provided below. You may only forward original confirmation/receipts from publishers. You may only forward the purchase receipt email one time per purchase. Emails that have been tampered with will be disqualified.

From Ellora’s Cave/Jasmine Jade you may forward the receipt or the download instructions, either one will identify the purchased product. The receipt does contain personal information such as your phone number. If you choose to forward this all of your information will be held in confidence. There is no credit card info on the receipt. If you choose to forward the download instructions email, the link to the download is accessible for identification but since it is my book and I have no need of another download copy this is not a copyright infringement. Forwarding download links to other parties is considered copyright infringement.

From Cobblestone Press you must forward the thank you for your order email. The link to the download is accessible but since this is my book and I have no use for another copy of the download this is not a copyright infringement. Forwarding download link to other parties is considered copyright infringement.

All entries must be sent to ladaygiveaway @ yahoo.com (no spaces)
Emails must be received by March 3, 2009

The more LA Day books you purchase, the better your chance of winning.

The winner will receive a New Sony PRS 505 ebook reader. This prize has a $300.00 value. Two other winners will receive a signed copy of my first print book, Warriors in Time.

Labels: Cobblestone Press, Ellora's Cave, LA Day

# posted by Bridget @ 4:54 PM 0 comments

Via Fantasy Book Critic, two winners will receive an ARC of Lamentation signed by the author, Ken Scholes! Each winner will also receive a signed copy of Ken Scholes’ short story collection, “Long Walks, Last Flights and Other Journeys” courtesy of Fairwood Press.

So please read the rules and completely fill out the form to enter! Open To Anyone. Giveaway ends Tuesday, December 30, 2008 – 11:59AM PST.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Ken Scholes

# posted by Bridget @ 4:46 PM 0 comments

Just in time for the holidays! Bermudaonion is giving away 5 copies of this delicious looking cookbook.

Contest ends December 6th. Sorry, only US and Canadian addresses, no PO boxes.

Click here for her review and to enter.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Katie Brown

# posted by Bridget @ 8:56 AM 0 comments

Carrie Lofty will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Tuesday November 25th. Stop by and read her Interview regarding Will Scarlett. Leave a comment and your email address and you'll be entered in a drawing for a free signed copy of one her books. Hope to see you there.

Click here to see the blog and enter.

Labels: Carrie Lofty, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:01 AM 0 comments

Giveaway of a signed copy of Night Rising by Chris Marie Green via Blood of the Muse.

Courtesy of author Chris Marie Green, they have a copy of her novel "Night Rising" up for grabs today. And if that wasn't good enough, the book also happens to be signed by Chris.

Contest is open to all participants (hear that!) and is open until December 15th.

Click here for the rest of the details.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Chris Marie Green

# posted by Bridget @ 9:45 PM 0 comments

Dar at Peeking Between the Pages, has two copies of this great book by Diana Spechler. So, she has an extra copy to giveaway. Pop over to read the why and wherefore.

Rules are easy:

Leave Dar a comment for one entry. Make sure to leave an email address for those of you without blogs so Dar has a way to contact you if you win. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (due to postal costs). Winner will be drawn on December 3.

You know the drill by now, so click here.

Labels: Diana Spechler, Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Bridget @ 9:39 PM 0 comments

Here's a really cool promotion: Over at Stella & Audra Price's blogspot (Life in the Eververse), they invite you to visit Stella by Starlight, a shop devoted to jewelry, costumes and accessories. There, from today to December 20th, anyone who orders will get a holiday card with a dollar denomination in it for money off for 2009! 5, 10, 15 and 20$ cards have already been written out, though its all random who gets what! Take a chance! pop over and see what we got and surprise someone with a one of a kind gifty!

What a great idea! I know, I know, it's not a book giveaway, but what the heck, it's a really neat idea!

Labels: Life in the Eververse, Stella by Starlight

# posted by Bridget @ 9:33 PM 0 comments

Lenore at Presenting Lenore is giving away the Gemma Doyle Trilogy signed by the author, Libba Bray!

Click here to read about how Lenore obtained the signed copies and to enter the contest. Enter by December 5th!

Labels: Libba Bray, Presenting Lenore

# posted by Bridget @ 12:52 PM 0 comments

Over at Books Books and More Books, author Rita Vetere has dropped by for an interview. Her book is called Ancient Inheritance, which was just released on November 17th.

On Friday, November 28th at 11:59 pm one lucky commenter will get a free ebook copy of the book!

Use this link to access the interview and contest.

Labels: Books Books and More Books, Rita Vetere

# posted by Bridget @ 12:42 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama is going to giveaway up to five copies of Confetti Cakes for Kids! This looks like a delicious (ahem) book, full of fun ideas for cakes and cookies.

For one entry, all you have to do is leave a comment with your e-mail address. For two entries, just blog about this contest with a link back to her post. She will give away one book for every 10 entries that she receives, so it definitely benefits you to tell everyone about this contest.

The contest will be open until Tuesday, December 9th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Our apologies, but this contest is only open to those of you with U.S. or Canada mailing addresses (no P.O. boxes.)

Use this link to read her review and enter the contest.

Labels: Booking Mama, Elisa Strauss

# posted by Bridget @ 12:28 PM 1 comments

The holidays are upon us, and I know you've got lots of social engagements to attend. You want to look your best, right?

Carey at The Tome Traveller's Weblog is going to help you do that. She's giving away five copies of both The Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual and Get Positively Beautiful by Carmindy.

Just leave a comment at The Tome Traveller by December 8th for an entry. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 1:53 AM 0 comments

Wendy's Minding Spot has her monthly giveaway up and running, and it's a doozy! She's giving away a copy of The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance by assorted authors.

The biggest names in paranormal romance have created a fascinating array of 30 short stories of hot blood and inhuman passions that will leave you thirsting for more. Authors include Sherri Erwin, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jenna Black, Jenna Maclaine, Raven Hart, Delilah Devlin, Keri Arthur, Kimberly Raye, Alexis Morgan, Lilith Saintcrow, C.T. Adams, Cathy Clamp, Susan Sizemore, Dina James, Colleen Gleason, Barbara Emrys, Savannah Russe, Shiloh Walker, Vicki Pettersson, Rebecca York, Rachel Vincent, Amanda Ashley, Karen Chance, and Nancy Holder. These ain’t your mother’s vampires!

For an entry, leave a comment at Wendy's Minding Spot by December 13th. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 1:47 AM 0 comments

The movie's out, but have you read the book, yet? I'm talking about Twilight, of course! Even my six-year-old son wants to see this flick!

Here's your chance to read the book that inspired the movie. A Reader's Respite is giving away a copy of all four books in the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer. Just leave a comment at Respite for an entry.

Deadline is December 5th. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 1:42 AM 0 comments

Alea over at Pop Culture Junkie is having one heck of a giveaway with CBS.com's Novel Adventures. Over the next nine days, she'll be announcing a new giveaway each day. Each giveaway will last one week. The nine books make up the entire slate at Novel Adventures, and The Old Man and the Sea is already in progress!

A listing of all the contests, with links as they are posted, is available at Pop Culture Junkie. There will be a specific question for each contest, and all you need to do to enter is leave a comment with your answer.

Open to US residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 1:32 AM 1 comments

The Amazing Ann Aguirre (author of Grimspace, among others) is at it again. I swear, there is NO bigger cheerleader for her friends than Ann Aguirre. She's a real inspiration for any of us who care about books and spreading the word about the good ones.

Well, Ann is holding a HUGE contest over at her place. But she's not doing this to promote her own books. Oh, no. She's doing it for author Carrie Lofty, author of What A Scoundrel Wants.

This is what she says:

To celebrate the upcoming debut of Carrie Lofty’s fabulous WHAT A SCOUNDREL WANTS I’m hosting a total blowout of a contest. For starters, I’m offering TWENTY (20) free copies of this book. If you win, you must promise to review it somewhere within a month of its release (that’s December 2). Amazon is fine if you don’t have a blog. Two lines on Shelfari is not. Now to make this even more interesting, I’m offering a bonus prize of a $50 gift certificate (to a bookstore, naturally!) if we hit a hundred (100) entries.

C'mon, gang. You can commit to reading this book and posting a review about it during the month of December. You're book bloggers (most of you); you do this stuff in your sleep!

You may need help figuring out Ann's widget, though. Of course, this is the sort of thing I have the Tour Manager for, so maybe it's just me.

Use this link. I want to see some of you guys winning!

Labels: Ann Aguirre, Carrie Lofty

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:12 PM 0 comments

I've mentioned before how much I like Loaded Questions with Kelly Hewitt.

If you're a fan of Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic's Daughter, you'll want to read this interview and see why I feel this way. Or troll the archives; it won't take long before you agree. This is one blog you'll love having in your reader. Sit down, put your feet up, and savor.

Use this link.

Labels: Kathleen Kent, Kelly Hewitt

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:07 PM 0 comments

Anne Bishop's got a free download, a sneak peek of her March 2009 release, The Shadow Queen.

Check it out...

Use this link.

Labels: Anne Bishop, Free

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:06 PM 0 comments

Over at Redlady's Reading Room is one for the smaller readers among us. Small in age, not height (and if you knew Susan, you'd see why).

Jane Seabrook has written and illustrated a beautiful picture book called Purry Logic. Check it out at Redlady's site.

This is a US-only contest, with a closing date of 30 November.

Use this link.

Labels: Jane Seabrook, Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:57 AM 0 comments

I've been surfing a bit instead of writing (and you guys thought you loved me before? The things I do for you!) and came across a contest for a copy of Christine Blevins' book, Midwife of the Blue Ridge.

Since I'm surfing instead of writing, I'll leave you the link. Use it by the 25th of this month. I'll save the fun posts for the stuff you guys mail me.

Use this link.

Labels: Christine Blevins

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:29 PM 0 comments

Okay, let me see if I can spit all this out at you properly. Author Kate Jacobs. Our friend Bonnie, from Redlady's Reading Room, and a book called Knit Two. Interview. Links to first chapter. Giveaway.

All sorts of neat stuff. Check it out.

Use this link.

Labels: Kate Jacobs, Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:21 PM 0 comments

Over at Book Ahoy, Lisa has five copies of the new book by Amy Sedaris, I Like You, up for grabs. The books themselves will come from the publisher, so you know what that means: US/Canada only and no PO Boxes.

Apparently, this is a fun book, but there's plenty of adult humor in it. You can click through to read a review.

Check it all out and enter by November 29.

Use this link.

Why does visiting Books Ahoy make me crave store-bought chocolate chip cookies?

Labels: Amy Sedaris, Books Ahoy

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:14 PM 0 comments

Recntly, editor Carol Denbow at A Book Inside bestowed the gift of a free e-book, The Writer in You, to anyone who was interested.

She's at it again, because now Carol is giving away some holiday goodies. Three readers will each win a signed copy of one of Denbow's books. Her books include How to Organize a Virtual Book Tour, A Book Inside: How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Story and Stress Relief for the Working Stiff. She also has an amazing deal going on for the holidays if you want to purchase all three of her books as a package.

For an entry, just leave a comment with your contact information at A Book Inside before December 25th.

# posted by Unknown @ 10:08 PM 0 comments

I got an e-mail from Debbie, saying she loved the site and would I post about a contest over at a site called BettyConfidential?

The book is called Perfect on Paper, and it's written by Maria Murnane. There's a long interview with Ms. Murnane, which is quite interesting, and then a link to click through to the contest.

It looks like you might have to register with Betty Confidential to enter, though. Check it out; I might be wrong.

Thanks for the tip, Debbie!

Use this link.

Labels: BettyConfidential, Maria Murnane

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:04 PM 0 comments

Ahh, this cool-sounding book is heating up. Possibly because us here in the North are cold and the South ought to be heating up ... or so we snow bunnies want to believe.

The truth is that Two Brothers is a Civil War story. Aha, you think. That title now makes sense!

Shana at Literarily has her gently-used hardcover to share with you. Now, now. That doesn't mean she didn't like the book. It just means that there is only so much shelf space in a house, and only so many books you can put on those shelves. And every other available surface... Sometimes, books can't stay. This is one of those sometimes.

So get on over to Literarily and enter yourself for a chance to find out what the fuss is about. You know you're curious!

Use this link before November 28.

Labels: David H. Jones, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:29 PM 2 comments

Natasha over at Maw Books might have gone off the deep end. I'm not sure. Check out her post and win more in the famed Stephanie Meyer series...

Use this link before November 30. Join the conversation!

Labels: Maw Books, Stephanie Meyer

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:27 PM 0 comments

Sorry, gang, but I'm the right age that when you talk about The Dark Side, all I think of is, "Luke... I am your father..."

Not everyone agrees with me, and that's why there's now a book called Lighting the Dark Side. It was written by William R. Potter and Tanabata over at In Spring It is the Dawn has a copy to share with you.

This is a worldwide contest, and you have until November 28. Check out it now!

Use this link.

Labels: In Spring it is the Dawn, William R. Potter

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:21 PM 0 comments

Lori's Book Den is a little bit full right now. You see, she's got five copies of Carolyn Parkhurst's Lost and Found to share with you. Won't you drop by and help take care of some of the clutter in the Den?

To do that, you'll have to tell Lori what you like best about Thanksgiving. (Hey! I said the giant Snoopy balloon in the Macy's parade first!)

Since the publisher is the one actually doing the shipping, this is a US/Canada only contest, with no PO Boxes allowed. (Weird. I thought people read books, not PO Boxes...)

Yeah, that was a bad joke. Sorry. Sort of.

Use this link by December 4.

Labels: Carolyn Parkhurst, Lori's Book Den

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:16 PM 0 comments

My, what an odd title of a book. Jenford.

Written by Hendrik E. Sadi, Alyce at At Home with Books has a copy of it to share with you. And a great synopsis, and a link to an awesome review. Check it out.

This is a US/Canada only contest. You have until 30 November, but don't delay.

Use this link.

Labels: At Home with Books, Hendrik E. Sadi

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:10 PM 0 comments

My good friend Gautami took a break from her poetry (if you haven't read it, you want to) to interview author Kathleen Kent.

Don't recognize her name yet? That's okay. You'll recognize the book title; you've been seeing it a lot here.

Kathleen Kent wrote The Heretic's Daughter.

Use this link.

Labels: Gautami, Kathleen Kent

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:57 PM 0 comments

My latest book giveaway looks at women and video games. The book is Game Widow and it's by Wendy Kay. She writes about her own experience as a non-gamer who is married to one. As a gamer (and in a family gamer) I'm curious to read Kay's book.

If you'd like a chance to read my copy when I'm done, you can enter my contest. Please remember to follow the rules, especially when it comes to answering the question posted in rules #4. I use the question to rule out spam entries and to make sure that the winner is a good match for the book.

The rules for the contest are as follows:

Contest runs from today through December 22nd at 11PM Pacific Time
Winner will be notified via email at 11PM on the day the contest ends have 3 days to respond with a mailing address. If no response is received in that time, a new winner will be picked.
Open to the entire world.
To qualify you must tell me about your favorite video game. It doesn't have to be new one. If pong is your favorite, let me know why! I will accept arcade games, console games, computer games and web games.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back the post on Pussreboots.

Remember that the comments must be made at the Puss Reboots: A Book Review a Day.

Labels: Non-Fiction, Video Games, Wendy Kays

# posted by pussreboots @ 7:23 PM 0 comments

Eve Silver will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers today, Thursday, November 20th. Stop by and read her article. Answer Eve’s questions with a comment and your email address and you'll be entered in a drawing for a free copy of one her books.

Click here to join in.

Labels: Eve Silver, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 9:55 AM 0 comments

She Is Too Fond of Books has a new giveaway. This time it's for Now the Drum of War by Robert Roper. Sounds pretty interesting as it's based on letters written by the poet Walt Whitman and his family during the Civil War.

Leave a comment on her post through Friday, December 5th. (December, already?!)

Click here for the synopsis and to enter.

Labels: Robert Roper, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Bridget @ 9:50 AM 0 comments

My new writer friend Melissa Walker does giveaways at her blog every week. This week, she's got a copy of How to be Popular, written by Meg Cabot, to share.

I have some Meg Cabot here on Mt. Overwhelming TBR; I hear wonderful things about her as a writer.

Let me know if I'm right or not.

Use this link.

Labels: Meg Cabot, Melissa Walker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:46 PM 1 comments

Anyone else a Dan Simmons fan? I've got a copy of Ilium waiting for me.

You can get ahead of the game by getting your hands on his new one, Muse of Fire, over at Pat's Fantasy Hotlist.

Use this link.

Labels: Dan Simmons, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:45 PM 0 comments

Another one I surfed my way to discovery...

The Inside Cover has a copy of Up High in the Trees, written by Kiara Brinkman, to share.

It was used when bought and, of course, has been read again, but gently so. And hello? It's free.

You have until December 1.

Use this link.

Labels: Kiara Brinkman, The Inside Cover

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:37 PM 0 comments

C'mon. You can't get enough. You shouldn't get enough! This is the man in charge.

A Blog of Books for You has a copy of The American Journey of Barack Obama to share. US and Canada only, no PO boxes. Include contact information before December 4.

Use this link.

Labels: A Blog of Books, Barack Obama

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:35 PM 1 comments

I've been seeing Cynthia Eden's name here (I think it's here...) lately, so I wanted to let you know that she's guest blogging today (Wednesday) at Bitten by Books.

Use this link. I might be notifying you too late to win anything except some knowledge about a cool author, but that's okay. Knowledge is power. And temptation when in a book store.

Labels: Bitten by Books, Cynthia Eden

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:19 PM 0 comments

It's an Any Book Katrina's Mentioned (with links!) this week at Stone Soup.

Go check it out...

Use this link.

Labels: Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:16 PM 0 comments

Jezebelsk at Walking on Sunshine has a cool-sounding give. The book is The Search, written by best-selling author Iris Johansen. If you've been following Johansen's Eve Duncan series, you won't want to miss this.

But fear not! If you haven't followed the series, this is a good book to pick up. Read the review at Walking on Sunshine to see why.

To enter, you have to talk about something you lose constantly. That's it. No tricks, no treats (which is good 'cause I've still got Halloween candy in my freezer).

You have until December 3. So what do you lose constantly?

Yes, contests you see posted here counts. I suppose...

Use this link.

Labels: Iris Johansen, Jezebelsk, Walking on Sunshine

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:42 PM 0 comments

Here from a new source for us at Win a Book, Dog Ear Diary, is a giveaway of I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann and two bookmarks.

This contest is only open until Tuesday, November 25th. Open to residents of US and Canada only.

Click here for all the details.

Labels: Dog Ear Diary, Kuki Gallmann

# posted by Bridget @ 3:03 PM 0 comments

Diary of an Eccentric has 2 M.J. Rose books to giveaway -- a paperback of The Reincarnationist and a hardback copy of The Memorist. Read their review of The Memorist and interview of M.J. Rose.

Contest is open until November 30th. Sorry, only US and Canadian residents.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, M.J. Rose

# posted by Bridget @ 2:52 PM 1 comments

Thanks to Dar at Peeking Between the Pages, there is a giveaway of 9, yes, nine books! This contest is from the CBS.com series, Novel Adventures. The 9 books are portrayed in the show. Entries will be accepted until November 30. Sorry, only for US residents.

Pop on over to read about it and enter! Click here.

Labels: Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Bridget @ 2:47 PM 0 comments

Oh, my. The cover of this book is too darn adorable. Darn those genes that made me a writer who's visually hopeless!

The book in question is called Confetti Cakes for Kids. Elisa Strauss is behind it, but whoever made that cover (and photographed it and finished the rest of the design) ought to get some kudos, too.

Luanne at Bookworm's World has three copies of this to share with US and Canada friends, but no PO Boxes, please. Be sure to click through to her review.

You have until December 4 to enter. The review, that'll be there forever. Ahh, the power of the Internet.

Use this link.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Elisa Strauss

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:46 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama's regaining her stride. She's got FIVE copies of Katie Brown Celebrates is a cookbook written by Ms. Brown herself. BUT only if she gets fifty comments. Otherwise, she only has one book per every ten comments.

You have until December 5, and since this is coming from the publisher, no PO Boxes and US or Canada folk only.

Use this link to read more and enter.

Labels: Booking Mama, Katie Brown

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:41 PM 0 comments

It just came across one of my many publishing feeds that author Tobias Buckell, whose name you might recognize from this place, took sick yesterday and wound up in the hospital.

Good vibes to a wonderful author would be appreciated.

Labels: Tobias S. Buckell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:31 PM 1 comments

I'd say it's right that this book is hot right now. I mean, heck, we've got a lot to learn about Mr. President-elect Obama. Love him or hate him, he's going to lead the States, so let's stay involved ... even you guys in other countries.

Anyway, Joy Renee has a copy of The American Journey of Barack Obama to share with someone out there.

This is coming from the publisher, so US/Canada only, no PO Boxes allowed. You have until December 6, but don't wait. You might forget, and you don't want to do that.

Use this link.

Labels: Barack Obama, Joystory

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:51 AM 0 comments

Monie from Reading with Monie was kind enough to drop us an e-mail for the first time. Let's hear it for Monie!!

Monie also has an ARC copy of The Pre-Nup to share with you guys. It was written by Beth Kendrick, for those of you like me who like to keep track of authors' names (and you should! It's part of how we connect to a great book).

You have until 23 November, but don't delay. Open worldwide and, for a twist around here, only one entry per person. But you can tell others about this give anyway. It'll be appreciated.

Use this link.

Labels: Beth Kendrick, Reading with Monie

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:43 AM 0 comments

Right now. We're missing it. (Stupid Penguins HAD to go to a shootout and get me home late last night, huh? And then they had the nerve to lose! The NERVE, I tell you!)

Here's what's up at Yankee Romance Reviews today:

Jessican Inclan will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on
Wednesday November 19th. Stop by and read her article. Leave Jessica a
comment with your email address, and you'll be entered in a drawing for
a free copy of her newest book.
Hope to see you there.

It's always fun to stop in with these Yanks. Yep, even you Southerners will like it.

Use this link.

Labels: Jessica Inclan, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:27 AM 1 comments

Hey, this blog reached 1000 posts yesterday! Wow! Thanks to you guys for keeping us going with lots of fuel. Here's to another 1000 posts full of great reads.

Like this one. Jaime at Confessions of a Bibliophile dropped us the always-welcome e-mail to let us know she's got a copy of the cool-sounding Any Given Doomsday, written by Lori Handeland. Okay, she's got TWO copies of the ARC version, one with slight spine creases. Because, you know, that's the hazard of reading an ARC version of a book.

You have until November 24, and this is a worldwide contest. Jaime, thanks for that!

Use this link.

Labels: Confessions of a Bibliophile, Lori Handeland

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:21 AM 0 comments

Brought to us by SMS Book Reviews, an inteview with Rye James and giveaway is currently going on. Rye James has written 2 novels (The Assasin and Escape) and 3 short stories.

Giveaway is worldwide and going on until Tuesday, November 25th.

Click here for the interview and to enter to win one of these books. Please enter separately for each book.

Labels: Rye James, SMS Book Reviews

# posted by Bridget @ 8:00 PM 0 comments

(Disclaimer: Susan's fingers are cold. Ignore any typos.)

Lisa at Books on the Brain is a gem. She's sending me all sorts of news of contests today (although she better watch out or we'll give her the keys to the blog and let her post herself!).

Now, she's pointed me to Kathleen's Book Reviews and a copy of Two Brothers: One North, One South, written by David H. Jones. How have we not known about Kathleen before? She's got an interview with Mr. Jones and everything. (I haven't read it yet, so I can't call it fantastic. Yet.)

This contest is open worldwide, and you'll get an autographed copy of a very intriguing-sounding book. (yes, I talk in double -ing words frequently. Why do you ask?) The deadline is November 31, but since there isn't a November 31 on the calendar, let's just remind you guys not to dawdle.

Use this link.

(and a huge h/t to Lisa!)

Labels: David H. Jones, Kathleen's Book Reviews

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:17 PM 2 comments

Lisa at Books on the Brain is an absolute gem to have for a friend.

Know why?

She dropped me an e-mail and asked me to let you guys know not only about another contest (one she's not hosting), but also about a new blogger, who's not quite found her footing yet. Lisa was hoping for some good, old-fashioned West of Mars love thrown at Amanda, who hosts Life and Times of a "New" New Yorker.

(Hey, wait a minute. I've been to her blog before!)

Anyway, Amanda's got a copy of The Green Beauty Guide, written by Julie Gabriel. I can't decide if this no-nonsense look at beauty products and our skin is scary or a must-read. Maybe it's both. All I know is that I'd sure like to read it.

You can enter the contest through November 30. And even if you don't, go say hi to Amanda.

Use this link.

Labels: Julie Gabriel, Life and Times of a New New Yorker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:10 PM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has a neat-sounding book. It's edited by George R. R. Martin, who is a literary force unto himself (and yes, I'm a fan of his one series).

Inside Straight is described by Pat as:

New to the Wild Cards universe? So was I at the same time last year, when I discovered that Inside Straight was fresh, hip, complex, and very entertaining! This book marks the beginning of a new series, one that is meant to satisfy long-time fans and newbies. So here's your chance to see what the buzz is all about!

Hmm. Doesn't say too much, does it?

Guess we'll have to enter, win, and find out for ourselves! (Or else cave and buy it at our friendly local independent bookstore)

Use this link for more...

Labels: George R R Martin, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:30 PM 0 comments

Holy smoke. There are yet MORE copies of Gods Behaving Badly, Marie Phillips' latest novel, up for grabs!

This time, they are over at Books on the Brain. For every fifteen comments, Lisa will get to throw in another copy, until she has 5 to give away. That's only sixty comments, boys and girls. We can do that.

Of course, the books will be coming right from Hachette. US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes.

You have until November 29.

Use this link.

Labels: Books on the Brain, Marie Phillips

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:24 PM 1 comments

Our friend, author Melissa Walker, directed me to a contest featuring her book, Violet in Private.

It's being hosted by HipWriterMama. This is a new blog to me; are any of you familiar with it?

At any rate, HipWriterMama has conducted a really fantastic interview* with Melissa Walker, so check it out and leave her a fashion tip. Leave one for me, too, 'cause I'm walking around with super glue on my pinky nail... don't ask!

This is a fast contest, so get over there by late tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

Use this link.

*Yes, I know I say that about them all, but that's because I only mention the really fantastic ones. It's called Selective Omission. I like it.

Labels: Hip Writer Mama, Melissa Walker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:19 PM 0 comments

Bermudaonion was worried we were starting to miss her (we were!), so she decided to, just for us, offer YOU guys three copies of The Flavor Bible, written by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg.

Now, how is that for book love? I'm all weepy-eyed.

Oh, wait. There's something in my contact. Hold on...

Okay, now that we can all see properly, be sure to check out bermudaonion's review. She's got a great insight into the value of this book. Yes, I'm going to make you read it for yourself.

I'm mean like this.

So are the mailing restrictions, sad to say, but the books will be coming from Hachette. And by now, I hope we all know what that means -- no PO Boxes and US/Canada addresses only.

Use this link before Friday, November 28. Which happens to be the day after Thanksgiving.

Yup, it's all about food. 'Cause, you know, books... they don't taste so good. They're food for your brain, not your mouth.

Labels: Andrew Dornenburg, Bermudaonion, Karen Page

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:13 PM 0 comments

I heard about the Book View Cafe, a new site put together by celebrated authors such as Vonda McIntyre and Ursula K. LeGuin. Among others. Lots of others.

Everything here (for now) is free. Help yourselves to some of the best reading you'll find anywhere.

This place makes me drool. And dream.

Check it out. Use this link.

Labels: Book View Cafe

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:34 AM 1 comments

Wha--? When did this turn into a food blog?

Rest. Relax. Take a few deep breaths. Whiskey Eats is the title of a cookbook put together by the authors published by Whiskey Creek Press. The e-book is free through December (what a great reason to ask for the Sony eReader, of which I'm a big fan, for Christmas!), and the paperback edition is discounted.

Check it out. This link will send you to my good friend Tilly Greene's blog, and from there, you can click through to buy the book. Say hi to Tilly when you stop in.

Labels: Free

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:30 AM 1 comments

Wasn't it yesterday that Bridget was commenting that we hadn't heard from Booking Mama in awhile? Maybe that's because she was busy setting this up.

She's working with CBS.com and their new webcast, called Novel Adventures. And she's got NINE books to give you -- and what a varied assortment!

I'd list them all, but you wouldn't believe me. Go on over to Booking Mama's site to see for yourself.

You have until December 2. Entrants are limited to someone who can accept "domestic shipping."

I hope there are no livestock involved in that shipping thing.

Go check it out via this link. It's cool.

Labels: Booking Mama

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:25 AM 0 comments

Okay, I've been slack lately and I've been letting you know about other giveaways, but forgetting my own! Can you believe that? But they all end November 30th, so you've got plenty of time to get your entries in.

Anyway, one just posted for The Book of Lilith by Robert G. Brown. Amazing book I read back in February, and the author has graciously provided a giveaway copy!

If kick-ass chicks and the Garden of Eden aren't your thing, I'm also giving away a copy of Karen Harrington's Janeology. Who is to blame when a mother attempts to murder her own children?

And Barbara wasn't too fond of Inquest on Imhotep by Derek Adie Flower, but she's hoping someone else will enjoy it. If you like Egyptology, give this one a try.

Don't forget author Rye James is sending a lucky reader a copy of Escape. Check out his guest blog to learn about Escape and his western, The Assassin.

Whew! I didn't realize I had so many books to give away! I'll see you over at Breeni Books!

# posted by Unknown @ 6:52 PM 0 comments

How does Serena have time for Savvy Verse and Wit when she's got all these contests happening? Must be a well-kept secret...

Get this. The book she's sharing is Richard Roach's Scattered Leaves. Serena compares it to a James Patterson novel. No kidding!

Read all about it -- and stop back tomorrow (Tuesday) for an interview with the author. Today, though, is all about contest entry. You have until November 21, and Serena LIKES to mail internationally.

(Serena might also kill me for saying that, so if Susan goes missing for a long period, you know why)

Use this link.

Labels: Richard Roach, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:27 PM 0 comments

Hey! It's been while since we've heard from Booking Mama, but they have a contest for two sets of The Memorist and The Reincarnationist!

Click here for the reviews and to enter the contest.

Labels: Booking Mama, M.J. Rose

# posted by Bridget @ 10:53 AM 0 comments

Michele Sinclair will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers today, Monday November 17th. Stop by and read her article.

Click here to join in.

Labels: Michele Sinclair, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 10:50 AM 0 comments

I know there are some Anita Shreve fans out there, right?

Redlady's Reading Room is giving away a copy of Testimony! It's left quite an impression on her.

For your entry, leave a comment at Redlady's Reading Room by November 21st. Share your thoughts about books dealing with life-changing issues for a second entry. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 8:19 PM 0 comments

We're midway through November and if you're like me you're preoccupied with your word count for Nanowrimo. While The New Writer's Handbook Volume 2 by Ted Kooser isn't the official Nanowrimo book, it's still full of tips for writing that might help you next year.

If you would like a chance to win my review copy, read the rules carefully and leave a comment. If your comment doesn't follow the rules you will get a response from me with a reminder of the rules. Comments that don't qualify won't be posted.

The rules are:

Contest runs from today through December 17th at 11PM Pacific Time
Winner will be notified via email at 11PM on the day the contest ends have 3 days to respond with a mailing address. If no response is received in that time, a new winner will be picked.
Open to the entire world.
To qualify you must tell me about your favorite book about writing. It can be fiction (where a main character is a writer) or nonfiction. Remember to give the title, author and a brief description.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back to the post on Pussreboots.

Labels: Non-Fiction, Ted Kooser

# posted by pussreboots @ 4:13 PM 0 comments

Lenore over at Presenting Lenore has a sneak peek to share. The book is called Beautiful Americans, and it's written by Lucy Silag. It won't hit the shelves until January, but you can own one of two copies that Lenore has to share.

This is going to be a big book; the sequel is already planned for Fall 2009.

Use this link to check it out. Yup, you International people, too.

Labels: Lucy Silag, Presenting Lenore

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:24 PM 0 comments

A Blog of Books has a copy of Lost and Found, Carolyn Parkhurst's latest novel, up for grabs.

US and Canada only, of course, and no PO Boxes, please! The rest of you have until 30 November.

Use this link.

Labels: A Blog of Books, Carolyn Parkhurst

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:22 PM 0 comments

I surfed to a give involving The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson's well-regarded debut novel. In fact, this is a signed UK edition, although the give is open world-wide.

Use this link.

Labels: The Gargoyle

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:19 PM 0 comments

I've been sitting on these for a bit now, hoping more of you would pop up. If you've won a book from a listing you found at Win a Book, speak up! We'll give you some links.

Amanda won a copy of Nefertiti. (she didn't tell us where, just that she won)

Lisa won a copy of Gods Behaving Badly. She didn't leave us any links, though.

Congratulations to Amanda and Lisa!

Like I said, speak up (and include any links you want us to post) and we'll mention you here when things slow down. Also, keep those contest e-mails coming in via the handy dandy Win a Book e-mail. It may take an extra minute or two from your busy day (trust me, I know about busy days!), but we appreciate it more than you know.

Labels: winners

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:09 PM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has two copies of Tom Lloyd's The Stormcaller. If you like dragons, the cover art alone will make you happy. This is the first in a series; always my favorite place to dive in.

Use this link for more.

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, Tom Lloyd

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:40 AM 0 comments

Weird. Shana at Literarily usually e-mails me about her contests, but this one missed us somehow. Come back, Shana! We love your e-mails!

Thankfully, I have Shana in my reader, so I can tell you guys about this.

Author Jennie Shortridge has stopped in at Literarily to guest blog about the power of women who read. I like Ms. Shortridge already. And that was BEFORE I read her most excellent post, which talks about a philosophy I've been bringing to my own book club for years now.

Shana's provided us a TON of links before getting to the giveaway. There's no reason you can't know a lot about Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe before entering the contest (or buying your own copy).

The contest is open until 21 November, and Ms. Shortridge has offered a signed copy of her latest novel. There are no mailing restrictions indicated, but you might want to indicate when you leave your e-mail address if you're not in the US or Canada. Just to be nice. Just like Shana is.

Use this link.

Labels: Jennie Shortridge, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:32 AM 1 comments

Katie Brown Celebrates...do you?

No, that's the title of the beautiful party book that Lisa at Book Ahoy is giving away. It's got recipes and crafts--everything you need for year round entertaining. Lisa even tried the Honey Spiced Almond recipe, and she's posted a picture of the result for you. She has FIVE copies to give away, so get your comment on!

For an entry, leave a comment at Book Ahoy by November 22. There are multiple ways to win, so read over the fine print while you're there. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 6:05 PM 0 comments

Does anyone else get mesmerized by the header on S. Krishna's blog? I just sit and gaze into the texturized bookshelf...

If you can get past the hypnotic allure of her header, scroll on down to the latest giveaway. Some lucky reader will get a copy of House of Daughters by Sarah-Kate Lynch.

For an entry, leave a comment at S. Krishna's Books by Sunday, November 23rd. You'll need to tell her your favorite book set in a different country to qualify. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 5:58 PM 0 comments

This looks very Lemony Snicketish, or at least the cover does. Maybe I'm just on a cover kick today.

Regardless, Book Chatter is giving away a copy of Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link. It's a teen fantasy novel that I'm itching to throw an entry in for. It sounds amazing!

For an entry, leave a comment at Book Chatter by Sunday, November 30th. While you're there, see how you can grab a second entry. Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 5:44 PM 0 comments

Dar over at Peeking Between the Pages is giving away not one, but two copies of Broad Street by Christine Weiser! That psychedelic cover is enough to make me want to read it! Actually, it looks like something our own Mrs. Gottfried might want to snag if she's dug out of her tbr mountain, yet.

All you need to do is leave a comment at Peeking Between the Pages for an entry, but there are a few ways you can score extra entries, as well. Winner to be drawn on November 22, so get your entry in ahead of time!

# posted by Unknown @ 5:36 PM 0 comments

Missing Halloween already? How about a ghost story?

Write for a Reader is giving away a copy of The House on Tradd Street by Karen White. There is a little bit of everything in this novel: romance, ghosts, mystery, and Civil War lore. This seems to be a theme today, doesn't it? Anyway, the novel is set in Charleston, South Carolina, a notoriously haunted city of historical preservation. Shelly loved it, and that's why she wants to share it with another reader.

For an entry, leave a comment at Write for a Reader before November 18th. That's the day she's going to draw a winner. There are several ways to earn extra entries, but this one is open to US residents only.

# posted by Unknown @ 5:27 PM 0 comments

The Naughty Lady from Shady Lane, aka author Saskia Walker, has a goody for you today!

Visit her blog for a little teaser, a short story titled That Night in Paris, courtesy of Scarlet Magazine.

Warning: this story is explicit, as Saskia is a very skilled author of erotica. Reader discretion is advised.

# posted by Unknown @ 5:22 PM 0 comments

No, Patrick Swayze will not be making an appearance today. This is about a different pair of warring brothers.

However, you do have a chance to win a copy of Two Brothers-One North, One South by David H. Jones. It's historical fiction set during the Civil War, and A Real Librarian says you can learn a lot from it. She reviewed it for TLC Blog Tours, and now she's giving her copy away.

You have until Sunday, November 23rd to leave a comment at Confessions of a Real Librarian for your entry. Open to US residents.

# posted by Unknown @ 5:12 PM 0 comments

Our own Breeni has launched a new initiative that I hope you'll all be part of.

Over at Today.com, she's launched a new blog that's intended to be as much of a resource as Win a Book. What she's doing is providing a questionnaire to book bloggers who are open to reviewing books. Even if you're not a pure book blogger, if you'd be open to hosting an author's guest post, to being part of a giveaway, or doing a review, this is a resource you'll want to be part of.

She's asking participants to fill out a questionnaire that's pretty comprehensive: what genre do you like? Will you review self-published books? Do you host guest blog posts? Are you an interviewing maven? And more!

The idea here is that book bloggers are gaining more weight and influencing more and more decisions about what readers buy when they walk through the doors of that local independent where the staff knows your name (sorta like Cheers, only without the hangover the next day). This sort of resource will allow authors, publicists, and promotion people to better target potential partners in promotion.

It's a waste of everyone's time when you're contacted about an end of the world novel, but you loathe them so badly that when your husband brings one home, you use it to toast marshmallows.

This is meant to be a way to cut some of those unnecessary e-mails out of your lives, so that you can focus on the books you'll love (or expect to love) the most.

Here's the link! Come be involved, everyone!

Labels: Breeni Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:31 PM 1 comments

Really. Do you think Marie Phillips meant to impact our world this way?

Yep, five more copies of Gods Behaving Badly can be yours if you visit Luanne at A Bookworm's World. You have until November 29, and yep, this is a US/Canada only contest, with no PO Boxes allowed.

With this many copies up for grabs, if you want one, you should be able to get your hands on one. If not, may I suggest a trip to your local independently owned bookstore? Or Borders, if you must visit a chain?

Use this link to try to win it, though. Because everyone loves a winner.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Marie Phillips

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:27 AM 0 comments

Wow. What a gorgeous title. The Sighing of the Winter Trees.

Serena, who herself has a gorgeous title, has a copy of this to share. It was written by Laura Grossman and is a collection of poetry. No wonder it has such a lyrical title.

Serena's got an interview with Ms. Grossman for you, as well as a chance to win this collection for yourself.

This is open to international friends, so make friends with Serena mighty fast! You have until November 17.

Use this link. And don't forget to check out her other contests, too. Some of them have deadlines approaching...

Once again, the links: The Sighing of the Winter Trees

The House on Tradd Street

Yes, it Can Happen

Labels: Laura Grossman, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:21 AM 0 comments

If you use this link to J. Kaye's, you'll get a list of all her upcoming book raffles. Check 'em out!

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:19 AM 0 comments

Yet more badly behaving gods... is the world about to end from all this bad behavior? There sure are a lot of incidences of this...

Today, your chance to win a free copy is over at A Blog of Books. You have until November 30.

Use this link.

Labels: A Blog of Books, Marie Phillips

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:17 AM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Lisabet Sarai will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on
Friday November 14th. Stop by and read her article. Leave Lisabet a comment with your email address, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a free copy of Rendezvous.
Hope to see you there.

Lisabet. Isn't that a cool name? It's different and yet its root is so obvious... stop on over to see what else she has to say today. (not to mention that Sarai is a Hebrew version of Sarah. I think. I slept through that part of Hebrew school.)

Use this link.

Labels: Lisabet Sarai, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:15 AM 0 comments

Do you like autographed books? (C'mon, who doesn't?)

Blood of the Muse has an autographed copy of Midnight Reign, written by Chris Marie Green. It can be yours...

I don't know about you, but I really like the cover art for this series. Whoever's responsible should treat themselves to some chocolate. It's an enticing cover.

Use this link to enter. You have until November 30.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Chris Marie Green

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:29 PM 0 comments

Every now and then, we come across a contest that's not tied in to a book blog. We like these just as well.

In fact, I really like this one, because it sort of fits with my latest post over at my personal blog. Sort of.

You see, Harper Entertainment, the publisher, has teamed up with Gibson Guitars (drool) to bring one lucky winner an autographed copy of Slash by Slash. You remember Slash, right? Wooly black hair in his eyes that's held in place with a black top hat? Guitar genius for Guns 'n Roses in their late 1980s heyday and now the soulful sound behind Velvet Revolver?

Speaking of Velvet Revolver, if you win this contest, not only will you win the autographed book but you'll also get an autographed CD of the Revolver's latest release, Libertad. Nine runners-up will get a mere copy of the book and the CD.

You can be sure this is one contest Susan didn't think twice about entering. Now if she can only figure out how to fix it so she's one of those lucky ten... Or if Slash would stop by her personal blog for that one-question promo post Susan digs so much...

On I dream, in the first person this time. Come keep my entry company by submitting one of your own. And when you win and I don't, you can laugh at me.

Use this link to enter by November 30.

Labels: Slash

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:45 PM 1 comments

Nope, it's not that the books are lost and found, that's really the title!

At Home With Books is having a giveaway for 5 copies of Lost and Found by Carolyn Parkhurst.

Contest open only to entries from the U.S. and Canada, no PO Boxes please. The deadline for entry is midnight November 20th.

Click here to enter.

Labels: At Home with Books, Carolyn Parkhurst

# posted by Bridget @ 12:23 PM 0 comments

Our good buddy Dar at Peeking Between the Pages has a new giveaway - The Magician's Book by Laura Miller.

This book is being released December 3 so you can be one of the first to read it. This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only. Ensure that you leave her some way of contacting you if you win, no PO boxes please.

Dar will draw for a winner on November 21. Good luck everyone!

Click here to enter.

Labels: Laura Miller, Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Bridget @ 12:19 PM 0 comments

Thanks to Jeremy at Harper Collins, we have another newbie, Book Club Girl, where you can listen to Thrity Umrigar talk about her memoir, First Darling of the Morning and enter to win! Hurry, though, contest ends this Friday, November 14th!

Pop on over here and spread the love.

Labels: Book Club Girl, Thrity Umrigar

# posted by Bridget @ 12:08 PM 0 comments

The Inside Cover has more MJ Rose, including an interview. And, of course, books.

Here's what she has to say:

Two winners will each receive a paperback copy of The Reincarnationist. Two winners will receive The Memorist. And the Grand Prize winner will receive both books in the series.*

Check out that caveat -- due to lack of funds, this is a US/Canada only contest.

Use this link before November 23.

Labels: MJ Rose, The Inside Cover

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:16 AM 0 comments

Lori's Reading Corner has an autographed copy of Simmer Down, the latest (I think) from the terrific writing duo of Susan Conant and Jessica Conant-Park.

This is a US-only contest. Sorry, gang.

Use this link before 21 November.

Labels: Jessica Conant-Park, Lori's Reading Corner, Susan Conant

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:13 AM 0 comments

Anna, our good buddy over at Diary of an Eccentric, has found this cool-looking series. In fact, not only is this a series for children, but it's written by Ben Furman, the former FBI anti-terrorism chief. (Think he knows the gang from Criminal Minds? Nah, didn't think so. Bummer.)

Anna tells us about the first two books in the series: Sam's Quest for the Crimson Crystal and Sam's Quest: The Royal Trident. And then she interviews Mr. Furman! That HAD to be intimidating; you know someone with his background is a pro at being interviewed. And is he a wonderful interview! Wow! Check out the fan mail he's been getting, too.

Mr. Furman has offered one copy of each book ... to different winners. Check out all the details over on Anna's site.

Use this link.

Labels: Ben Furman, Diary of an Eccentric

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:52 AM 1 comments

Jennifer over at Quiverfull Family is on vacation without her e-mail password! Eek!

She wins the champ award, though: she still got me word of a giveaway she's sponsoring.

The book she's got to share with you is called One Perfect Day, and it was written by Lauraine Snelling. It has a lovely snowy cover (I might be ready for winter to arrive. Ask me next week, once we get some snow.), but if you need more than a lovely cover to entice you, there's also part of Laura's review -- and a link to the whole thing.

You have until 20 November ... and it's coming from the publisher. So that means, of course, US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.

Use this link.

Labels: Lauraine Snelling, Quiverfull Family

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:40 AM 0 comments

We have a new friend, thanks to Dar at Peeking Between the Pages!

Everyone, go meet Toni at A Circle of Books. She's got five copies of Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips. (US/Canada only; no PO Boxes)

And while you're there, check out her spot some. Add her to your reader. Be Toni's friend. 'Cause, you know, we never have enough friends.

Use this link.

Labels: A Circle of Books, Marie Phillips

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:37 AM 1 comments

I made a new friend last night. Author Melissa Walker dropped me an e-mail, letting me know about her Win it Wednesday contests of mostly YA lit. I knew you guys would dig it, as a number of you have written about your affection toward the YA genre. (An affection I share, btw)

So... it's with great pleasure that I tell you about Melissa's latest Win it Wednesday book, Bloom, written by Elizabeth Scott.

The entry requirements are a bit stiffer than in past weeks, but they all sound like they'll expose you (and me) to neat new worlds.

Use this link.

Labels: Elizabeth Scott, Melissa Walker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:11 PM 3 comments

MJ Rose is, of course, hitting the online promotion world hard.

Check out Bookstack for more from her, including a few sets of the Reincarnationist/Memorist duo.

Use this link.

Labels: MJ Rose

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:39 PM 0 comments

My friend Gautami in India continues to surprise me. She's got to be the most literate math teacher I've ever met. And if you haven't read her poetry, you're missing out.

She dropped me a line asking me to mention to you that she's just completed an interview with Darrell King, author of Mo'Dirty Still Stuntin'.

And if anyone can explain that title to this metalhead, I'll be grateful.

Use this link.

Labels: Darrell King, Gautami

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:35 PM 0 comments

Serena at Savvy Verse and Wit has a cool thing going. She's hosting Christine Son, author of Off the Menu. There's a review, guest post from the author, and of course a contest for a copy of the book.

Deadline is November 18, Midnight EST. No geographical restrictions.

Use this link.

Labels: Christine Son, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:30 AM 0 comments

Our cool friend Shana over at Literarily has a neat contest going. It's for Off Season, the new novel by well-regarded writer Anne Rivers Siddons.

Check out Shana's review; she identifies a few reasons why it's not for everyone. But then again, why not stretch your boundaries? Especially since it sounds like Shana would really like to discuss this book with someone.

Use this link by November 21.

Labels: Anne Rivers Siddons, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:27 AM 0 comments

The 19th Wife? Wow, that's one picky man. Or not picky, if he kept the previous 18...

Only one way to find out what's up with David Ebershoff's novel, and that's to head over to Diary of an Eccentric and win it. (Well, you could buy it, too. That's always a good thing, buying books, especially from an independent book store. But that's not the point of this blog!)

This is a lengthy post, with a fabulous book summation and a guest blog by Mr. Ebershoff himself. Grab some coffee and curl up for a good read. It's interesting stuff. AND there are lots of links to other, equally interesting and related things, too.

As the copy of The 19th Wife that you can win is coming right from the author himself, this contest is open to everyone on the globe! Be sure to follow Anna's directions carefully ('cause, you know, that's a good way to show respect and all) before November 19.

Use this link.

Labels: David Ebershoff, Diary of an Eccentric

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:18 AM 1 comments

My friend Joy is really hot right now. I just posted a give for Gods Behaving Badly, and now she's got five copies of Carolyn Parkhurst's new novel, Lost and Found.

Once again, this is coming from the publisher, so US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes.

You have until December 6.

Use this link.

Labels: Carolyn Parkhurst, Joystory

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:17 AM 0 comments

My dear friend Joy over at Joystory has five copies of Gods Behaving Badly, written by Marie Phillips, to share. Man, this book has been bumping around for awhile; I've been hearing about it for months now, and not one bad word has reached my ears (or eyeballs, depending on your point of view).

The copies are coming from Hachette, of course, so you know the drill: US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes. (No wonder my box is so lonely lately!)

Use this link before December 6.

Labels: Joystory, Marie Phillips

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:13 AM 1 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Karen Ranney will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on
Wednesday November 12th. Stop by and read her article. Karen will pick two winners from all who leave a comment about her article. One winner will receive a copy of "The Devil Wears Tartan" and one winner will receive a copy of "The Scottish Companion".
Hope to see you there.

Use this link.

Labels: Karen Ranney, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:11 AM 0 comments

Presenting Lenore has a new give. It's five copies of Audrey, Wait! the new novel by Robin Benway.

As an incentive for signing up for her feed, she's given the first copy away to the first person who left her a comment, but there are four others up for grabs...

This is for US and Canadian folks only. And there's a link to read her review, too.

You have until November 25 to enter.

Use this link.

Labels: Presenting Lenore, Robin Benway

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:57 PM 0 comments

Welcome Carol to the great world of sharing books!

Carol over at Carol's Notebook is hosting her very first contest and she's got a good one to share. She has one copy of Patricia Briggs' novel Cry Wolf.

This is a US and Canada only contest, and you have until November 18.

Drop on by and leave Carol some welcoming love. Just ... uhhh... don't scare her off, okay?

Use this link.

Labels: Carol's Notebook, Patricia Briggs

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:59 PM 1 comments

Seems that this is going to be a popular question around here: Is It Just Me, or is Everything Shit?

Written by Steve Lowe and Alan McArthur, with Brendan Hay, this is a book that I know will turn people off just based on its title alone. But give it a chance; there's real content here, it seems.

Ruthie at Books Books and More Books has five copies to share -- but only if you first share what your pet peeve of the modern age is. (Mine's not enough safe roads for riding my bike on!)

You have until Saturday, November 15 -- but only if you're a US or Canadian resident who doesn't have a PO Box.

Use this link.

Labels: Alan McArthur, Books Books and More Books, Brendan Hay, Steve Lowe

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:29 AM 0 comments

Christine Wells will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Tuesday November 11th. Stop by and read her article, comment and you will have a chance to win a signed copy of her book "The Dangerous Duke". Christine will pick one winner from all who leave a comment for her to answer.

Check it out here.

Labels: Christine Wells, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:07 AM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has a cool one, like usual. He's got three copies of this first in a trilogy, which is always the best place to start a trilogy.

Use this link for more information.

(Oh, man. I shouldn't post and talk at the same time. I forgot to tell you the book title and author! Okay, try this on... The Judging Eye is the title of the book, and the author is R. Scott Bakker.)

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, R. Scott Bakker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:33 PM 0 comments

Katrina at Stone Soup had NINETY FIVE entries last week for her Your Choice give. Holy smoke! You guys are a rabid bunch! (And I like it. But only if you'll be that rabid about other books. Like mine.)

Anyway, this week, Katrina's got a copy of The House on Tradd Street, written by Karen White.

You have until Sunday around noon (Pacific Time) to enter... Just make sure you have reliable mail service wherever you live (thus disqualifying Susan yet again... well, only if I can't use my PO Box...)

Use this link.

Labels: Karen White, Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:30 PM 0 comments

Caribou's Mom has a copy of The Year of Fog to share with you. (Is this book set in San Francisco, my favorite foggy place?)

There are great links to other reviews of this book and a Q&A with the friendly-looking author, Michelle Richmond. Check it all out before November 20.

Enter if you're in the US or Canada only.

Use this link.

Labels: Caribou's Mom, Michelle Richmond

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:26 PM 1 comments

It's been awhile since we've seen this one bandied about; we're overdue. (That means, gang, make sure you enter!)

The book is The Debs, written by Susan McBride. The blog is Bookopolis. Ms. McBride was kind enough to sign this copy that you might win, so you collectors out there have something nice for your shelves.

This is a US/Canada only contest, sad to say. I hear it's a great book.

You have until November 13.

Use this link.

Labels: Bookopolis, Susan McBride

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:21 PM 0 comments

The Tome Traveller's Weblog (what a great name!) has a different-sounding give to share with everyone. It's a copy of The Flavor Bible, written by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg.

Yep, it's a cook book! Well, maybe not a cook book in terms of recipes so much as a cook book in terms of teaching readers to understand how flavors work together. If you've wanted to improve your cooking (just in time for Thanksgiving!), this is the book for you.

Unfortunately, this is a US/Canada only contest, with PO Box holders disqualified. You have until Monday, 24 November to enter, which puts it close to Thanksgiving, but hey, there are holidays coming up in December, right?

I wonder if these flavors will work with latkes...

Use this link.

Labels: Andrew Dornenburg, Karen Page, The Tome Traveller's Weblog

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:15 PM 0 comments

And to switch gears from the political stuff, we have a snarky humor book that'll put life back into perspective.

Is It Just Me or is Everything Shit? was written by Steve Lowe and Alan McArthur, with Brendan Hay. It looks like a fun skewer of our American popular culture; check it out.

Shooting Stars Mag is hosting this contest and it's one of those graduated ones: for every ten comments, another copy will be thrown into the mix, up to five copies. Hachette will mail the books out, so this is a US/Canada only contest, with no PO Boxes allowed.

You have until November 30, but don't wait. Remember, the more entries, the more copies...

Use this link.

Labels: Alan McArthur, Brendan Hay, Shooting Stars Mag, Steve Lowe

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:09 PM 0 comments

Go figure that this book is hot right now...

The American Journey of Barack Obama is this moment's Must Read, especially if you'd like to continue your recent involvement with American politics.

Lauren at Shooting Stars Mag has ONE copy of this to share. You know you want it, especially if you're in the US or Canada and don't have a PO Box. The rest of us will have to stare longingly and hope someone will pass their gently-read copy along.

Use this link. You have until November 30.

Labels: Barack Obama, Shooting Stars Mag

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:05 PM 0 comments

Just when I thought we were through with this book, here it is popping up again!

The Book Czar is offering 5 copies of Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips. Winners are restricted to the US and Canada. No PO Box mailing addresses, please. Deadline is this Friday, November 14th.

For more info (and to enter!), click here.

Labels: Marie Phillips, The Book Czar

# posted by Bridget @ 2:32 PM 0 comments

Our buddy Serena at Savvy Verse and Wit has another giveaway going on.

This time it's for The House on Tradd Street by Karen White.

Deadline is November 14 at Midnight EST. The contest is open to international entrants.

To read her review and enter the contest, click here.

Labels: Karen White, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 2:28 PM 0 comments

Yup, you read that right. The Book Binge, in association with author Meljean Brook, is holding a contest. If you buy Ms. Brook's Demon Bound before November 15, you can head over to The Book Binge and enter to win $100.

Use this link.

Labels: Meljean Brook, The Book Binge

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:24 AM 0 comments

Julie Anne Long will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers today, Monday November 10th. Stop by and read her article, comment and you will have a chance to win a copy of her book "Peril's of Pleasure". Julie will pick one winner from all who leave a comment for her to answer.

Click here to get in on the fun!

Labels: Julie Anne Long, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:40 AM 0 comments

On Monday, November 10, author Diane Whiteside will be interviewed on Patricia's Vampire Notes.

Make comments or ask questions for a chance to win a copy of Diane's new book Bond of Darkness: A Novel of Texas Vampires.

The contest runs from Nov. 10 at 8:00 AM until Nov. 11 at 11:59 PM.

This sounds very intriguing.

Click here for all the fun!

Labels: Diane Whiteside, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Bridget @ 8:00 AM 0 comments

The Tome Traveller is giving five winners each a copy of Katie Brown Celebrates to help get ready for the holidays!

They'll take entries until 11:59 pm eastern on Nov. 23. The giveaway is courtesy of the fabulous folks at Hachette, so US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.

To enter, and for more info, click here.

Labels: Katie Brown, The Tome Traveller's Weblog

# posted by Bridget @ 10:28 PM 0 comments

This week's guest on Amberkatze's Book Blog is author T. A. Pratt, author of the Marla Mason series.

Read Amber's interesting reviews and the interview and get to know the author and then if you feel like winning a prize enter the contest!

Follow this link to enter.

Labels: Amberkatze, T.A. Pratt

# posted by Bridget @ 10:22 PM 0 comments

At Write for a Reader, they have an ARC copy of Creepers by Joanne Dahme to give away.

Here's the scoop:

Since Halloween has just passsed, tell them your favorite ghost story for a chance to win. This contest will be open until Wednesday, Nov. 12.

For a chance to win and to read the review, click here.

Labels: Joanne Dahme, Write for a Reader

# posted by Bridget @ 10:14 PM 0 comments

Well, this contest has been a best-kept secret around here, huh? Dawn at She is Too Fond of Books e-mailed me last week, but it was such a busy week offline that it got buried in my inbox.

However, this secret is out. Dawn's got another week for you guys to step up and enter a contest for her gently read paperback copy of The Safety of Secrets, written by Delaune Michel.

The contest is open world-wide, although Dawn reserves the right to use the cheapest shipping method she can find. These days, that might be accompanying someone on their way to visit your country! (well, it'll be cheap for her, but not the person travelling. Whatever.)

Dawn wants you to talk about your best friend, too. Right now, I'm glad she's not trying to scratch out BFF on the e-mail we swap...

Use this link.

Labels: Delaune Michel, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:00 PM 0 comments

Susan's catching up after the past week of utter chaos, and came across this contest over at Maw Books.

It's a copy of The Adventurous Deeds of Deadwood Jones, written by Helen Hemphill. The copy will be a spare ARC copy, so you know. And because of the high mailing costs from her Darfur gives, this is limited to the US only this time.

Use this link before November 14.

Labels: Helen Hemphill

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:28 PM 0 comments

Oh, man I am SO there, except...

This event is in Farmington, CT, and West of Mars is nowhere near there. Susan is one sad puppy.

SO. If you are in the Farmington, CT area and can make yourself free to visit the Borders in Farmington on February 7 (put it on your calendar!)...

Aww, heck. This is how it appeared on Stella Price's blog:

Authors of different kinds of romance will be on hand selling and signing books, and attendees will be treated to refreshments, snacks, goodies and lots of free stuff and will also have the opportunity to win one of 6 romance inspired gift baskets. What authors? Lemme tell you:

Stella Price
Tilly Greene
Jessica Andersen
Cat Johnson
Allie Boniface
Isabelle Santiago
Toni Andrews
Marie Force
Kristan Higgins
Denise Egan
Emily Bryan
Kathryn Smith
Annette Blair

Hmm. There's no time listed. I guess you can get it as the date draws nearer.

Now, I have to tell you: Tilly Greene is one of my favorite women on the planet. And Jessica Andersen is so cool, she alone makes this event worthwhile. So if you're in the area and you don't go... shame on you for six weeks. Or longer. (unless, of course, there's a blizzard, at which point you're excused)

If you go, tell Tilly I sent you. And grab some chocolate for me.

Labels: Author appearance

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:22 PM 1 comments

I'm still far behind, so what am I doing surfing around? Good question. I have no answer. Just news of a contest over at The Things We read.

It's a copy of Arsenic Soup for Lovers, written by Georgia Z. Post.

This is a US/Canada only contest, and you MUST leave contact information (but really, why wouldn't you???).

Use this link before November 14.

Labels: Georgia Z. Post

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:18 PM 0 comments

I've not had the chance to travel to the British Isles, but I'd like to some day. In the meantime I "travel" there through books, films and TV. This week's new book giveaway is a memoir of a journey there that took an interesting turn. The book is called The Once and Future Celt and it's by Bill Watkins.

As with all my contests, you must answer the question I post in rule #4. If you don't, your comment won't count as an entry.

Contest runs from today through December 10th at 11PM Pacific Time
Winner will be notified via email at 11PM on the day the contest ends have 3 days to respond with a mailing address. If no response is received in that time, a new winner will be picked.
Open to the entire world.
To qualify you must tell me about a your favorite British book (fiction or non-fiction) Please include the title, author(s) and a short description.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back here.

Labels: Bill Watkins, Memoir, Non-Fiction

# posted by pussreboots @ 1:19 PM 2 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has five copies of The Gabble and Other Stories, written by Neal Asher. Pat says he's been told it's a great starting point if you're new to this author.

Use this link.

Labels: Neal Asher, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:45 PM 0 comments

Over at The Inside Cover, Becca is getting ready to interview author and marketing guru MJ Rose.

If you have a question about Ms. Rose's new book, about the writer herself, or about the writing process, drop on over to The Inside Cover and leave the question in the comments. You never know if your curiosity will make the cut until you try...

Use this link.

Labels: MJ Rose, The Inside Cover

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:23 PM 0 comments

A newcomer to Win A Boook, Book Ahoy blog is giving away The American Journey of Barak Obama.

The rules:

1. You must be a memeber of the U.S. or Canada. (No P.O. Boxes Please)

2. Leave a comment - breifly explaining why you would like to win this book. Include your blog URL or email address so that I can contact you if you win.

3. For an extra entry (and better chances at winning) blog about this contest and leave a link to the post here.

4. Deadline for entry is Friday, November 14, 2008, Midnight Mountian Time.

To enter, click here.

Labels: Book Ahoy

# posted by Bridget @ 9:57 AM 0 comments

Anna at Diary of an Eccentric is giving away Falling Under by Danielle Younge-Ullman. She also has a review of this book and an interview of the author.

Deadline for the giveaway is November 14.

Here's the link.

Labels: Danielle Younge-Ullman, Diary of an Eccentric

# posted by Bridget @ 9:52 AM 0 comments

Candy's giving away another one: What Peace There May Be by Susanna Barlow.

Want this book? She's giving it away by random drawing:

1. Entries are taken until Noon (Central), Sunday, November 30, 2008
2. To enter, just give her a comment on the post and include your email address (spell it out if you want) or give her some other way to get in touch with you.
3. Candy will randomly draw someone's name and contact them and mail the book right out to them.
4. Sorry, US addresses only.

Click here for her review of this book and to enter.

Labels: My Raves, Susanna Barlow

# posted by Bridget @ 9:47 AM 0 comments

I almost missed this in my rush about town today, but Michelle Moran, a favorite author around here, has a guest post over at Historical Tapestry.

check it out.

Labels: Historical Tapestry, Michelle Moran

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:40 PM 1 comments

Redlady's Reading Room is hosting another giveaway for their copy of The Safety of Secrets by DeLaune Michel.

This is open until November 9th. Sorry, US and Canada only.

For the review and to enter, click here.

Labels: Delaune Michel, Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Bridget @ 8:34 AM 0 comments

Socrates' Book Reviews is at it again and holding another book giveaway. This time it's for The American Journey of Barack Obama.

Just a few things to know:

1) Comment that you want to be entered.

2) Leave your email address in your comment

3) US and Canada residents only, no P.O. boxes.

4) The contest will end on November 13th.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Socrates Book Reviews

# posted by Bridget @ 8:27 AM 0 comments

West of Mars -- Win a Book!

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Aurelia

Kelley Armstrong

The Twilight Saga

Open Season

Confetti Cakes for Kids

Patrick Rothfuss Fundraiser

Star Wars: Wild Space

Buying Books for the Holidays?

Shelley Munro At Author's Island

The Samhellion Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Silver Bells

Young Adult Book Giveaway

Freak

Friday, November 28, 2008

Free Novel from Kate Rothwell

Free eBook from Zoe Winters

Sale at BookCloseouts!

You Are So Undead To Me

Infected and Contagious

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Being Written

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sunsets and Shooting Stars by Rick Seidel

Katie Brown Celebrates

Eon: Dragoneye Reborn

Sam's Quest

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

This Week at Stone Soup...

Free download from Jeri Smith-Ready

Barnes & Noble 15% Off

Grit for the Oyster

LA Day Giveaway

Lamentation

Katie Brown Celebrates

Guest Blogger: Carrie Lofty

Monday, November 24, 2008

Signed "Night Rising"

Who By Fire

Stella by Starlight Promotion

Signed Gemma Doyle Trilogy

Ancient Inheritance

Confetti Cakes for Kids

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual and Get Positively Beautiful

The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance

Twilight

9 Books, 9 Days, 9 Weeks

Sunday, November 23, 2008

What a Scoundrel Wants

Guest Interview: Kathleen Kent

The Shadow Queen

Purry Logic

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Midwife of the Blue Ridge

Knit Two

I Like You

A Book Inside Holiday Giveaway

Perfect on Paper

Friday, November 21, 2008

Two Brothers: One North, One South

Twilight Books

Lighting the Dark Side

Lost and Found

Jenford

Interview with Kathleen Kent

Game Widow by Wendy Kays

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Guest Blogger Eve Silver

Now the Drum of War

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

How to be Popular

Muse of Fire

Up High in the Trees

The American Journey of Barack Obama

Guest Blogger: Cynthia Eden

This Week at Stone Soup...

The Search

I Dreamed of Africa