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

Lauren at Shooting Stars Mag has just notified us of some books that are going up for auction. All the proceeds from these auctions go to a great cause, First Book -- providing books to children in need.

The auctions will start tomorrow on Lauren's blog.

This auction will end Friday, October 10.

For more details, click here.

Labels: Shooting Stars Mag

# posted by Bridget @ 9:41 PM 0 comments

Literarily has an author interview with Elizabeth McCracken, author of "An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination".

In addition, Hachette Book Group USA has generously offered to send a copy of An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination to one lucky reader. You have until 11:59 CDT Friday, October 10, 2008 to enter.

Enter and read up on the contest rules via this link.

Labels: Elizabeth McCracken, Literarily

# posted by Bridget @ 9:23 PM 1 comments

If you haven't already gotten your hands on a copy of Josh Henkin's Matrimony, here's another chance!

Cheryl's Book Nook is giving away a copy.

Leave a comment (with your email address) for an entry. Make sure you share a book that you think would make a good book club book.

Winner to be drawn October 11th.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:43 PM 0 comments

Darlene at Peeking Between the Pages has three copies of Simple Little Words by Michelle Cox and John Perrodin for you!

Leave a comment for one entry, blog about it for a second.

Winner to be drawn on October 7th.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:38 PM 0 comments

Luanne at A Bookworm's World wants to let you know about An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination:

Swapna and I are on the same tour! Open to both US and Canada. Ends Monday Oct 6th at midnight.

Simply comment for a chance to win.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:34 PM 0 comments

$10 off $50 purchase, good through 10/07/2008. Enter SPARKS2 at checkout.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:02 PM 0 comments

More chances to win! Swapna Krishna Books is also giving away as part of a blog tour - "An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination" by Elizabeth McCracken.

US & Canada only, please. Contest ends at 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8.

Enter here.

Labels: Elizabeth McCracken, Swapna Krishna

# posted by Bridget @ 10:23 AM 0 comments

In support of the October 14, 2008 release of Gregory Maguire’s “A Lion Among Men”—the third Wicked Years novel after "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" and "Son of a Witch"—HarperCollins has agreed to give away TWO SETS of Gregory’s Wicked Years novels including copies of “Wicked”, “Son of a Witch” and “A Lion Among Men”!!! So please read the rules at Fantasy Book Critic and completely fill out the form to enter!

North American Residents Only.

Giveaway ends Tuesday, October 28, 2008 – 11:59AM PST.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Gregory Maguire

# posted by Bridget @ 10:16 AM 0 comments

Fantasy Book Critic has told us about the exciting preview of Comic Book Mercy Thompson. Artist Francis Tsai beautifully illustrates all the covers and interior pages to this series, with author Patricia Briggs herself penning the original story.

“Mercy Thompson: Homecoming” is a four-issue mini-series with issue #1
hitting comic book shelves in November 2008. The series will be
collected in hardcover and distributed by Del Rey in 2009.

Dabel Brothers Publishing is excited to premiere the first eleven pages of the much-anticipated Dabel Brothers project, “Mercy Thompson: Homecoming”. Artist Francis Tsai beautifully illustrates all the covers and interior pages to this series, with author Patricia Briggs herself penning the original story. Place your orders today before the first issue ships this November.

Click here for more. . .

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Francis Tsai, Patricia Briggs

# posted by Bridget @ 10:10 AM 0 comments

Autumn Book Giveaway via The Knight Agency Blog. The seasons are changing, and they are doing a little "autumn cleaning" over at The Knight Agency. Their book closet is jam-packed with phenomenal titles. So in an effort to spiffy up their digs, they are giving away an amazing 10+
TITLES EACH TO TWO WINNERS!

So this is the deal, leave your name in the comments selection between now and Wednesday night @ 12:00am ET. The winner will be announced Thursday morning. Good Luck!

Leave your comments for them here.

Labels: The Knight Agency

# posted by Bridget @ 10:01 AM 0 comments

Kathy at Bermudaonion Weblog is hosting a giveaway of An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken.

If you would like to win a copy of this wonderful book, enter by leaving a comment there by midnight EST, Tuesday, October 7. For two more chances to win, post about this giveaway on your own blog and link back to her.

This contest is open to US and Canadian residents.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, October 8. Thanks to Miriam at Hachette Books for providing the book for this giveaway.

Enter here.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Elizabeth McCracken

# posted by Bridget @ 8:29 AM 0 comments

This week at Stone Soup...

For next week … Katrina's giving away a copy of The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (brand new because there’s no way she's letting go of her copy!).

To enter, just comment by noonish Sunday, October 5th (Pacific Time). Then come back Monday to see if Katrina's drawn your name from one of her hats. Contest open to anyone on the planet who has access to reliable mail service. Good luck!

Enter via this link.

Labels: Brunonia Barry, Stone Soup

# posted by Bridget @ 8:38 PM 0 comments

It's time for Lori's Reading Corner's next giveaway. This time it will be an ARC of Any Given Doomsday (The Phoenix Chronicles) by Lori Handeland.

Here's a little bit about the book:

Elizabeth Phoenix once used her unique skills as a psychic to help in
the Milwaukee Police Department’s fight against injustice. But when
Liz’s foster mother is found viciously murdered—and Liz is discovered
unconscious at the scene—her only memory of the crime comes in the form
of terrifying dreams...of creatures more horrific than anything Liz has
seen in real life. What do these visions mean? And what in the world do
they have to do with her former lover, Jimmy Sanducci?
While the police question Jimmy in the murder, Jimmy opens Liz’s eyes
to a supernatural war that has raged since the dawn of time in which
innocent people are hunted by malevolent beings disguised as humans.
Only a chosen few have the ability to fight their evil, and Jimmy
believes Liz is among them. Now, with her senses heightened, new
feelings are rising within Liz—ones that re-ignite her dangerous
attraction to Jimmy. But Jimmy has a secret that will rock Liz to her
core…and put the survival of the human race in peril.

Now on to the RULES ~~~

1. Open to residents of the US only
2. Post a comment here. You must leave your email address or active blog address in your comment. Any comment that does not include this information will be deleted.
3. If you blog this contest and leave a link in your comment so Lori can
check it out, you will receive an extra entry to the contest.

Sign ups open until October 6th. The winner will be announced on
October 7th.

Enter here.

Labels: Lori Handeland, Lori's Reading Corner

# posted by Bridget @ 8:23 PM 0 comments

It's time to announce another book giveaway at PussReboots. This time it's A Jolly Good Fellow by Stephen Masse.

As with all my contests, you must answer the question to qualify. Be on topic but be creative.

Contest runs from today through October 30th 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 recommend a book that takes place during a holiday. It doesn't have to be Christmas; be creative.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back here.

Labels: Stephen Masse

# posted by pussreboots @ 3:49 PM 0 comments

Bittenbybooks.com has an exclusive interview with author Rowena Cherry today. Read to the end of the interview to find out how to WIN one of the the great prizes (including Godiva Chocolates, yum!) being offered up today. There are lots of ways to enter.

The contest runs until 3:00 pm Eastern time tomorrow, September 30th to give their east coast and international readers a chance to participate.

Enter here.

Labels: Bitten by Books, Rowena Cherry

# posted by Bridget @ 2:42 PM 0 comments

MJ at Creative Madness has a new current contest for The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner (two copies). These will be coming from MJ directly and not the publisher, but thank Waterbrook for providing them!

Please scroll down and leave a comment on her post about what you have heard about this book and why you would like to enter.

Contest ends October 14, 2008.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Creative Madness, Susan Meissner

# posted by Bridget @ 2:31 PM 0 comments

Yep, more Matrimony gives!

April, at Cafe of Dreams, has an autographed copy of this latest novel by Joshua Henkin.

You have until October 8. Be sure to read the entry directions!

Use this link.

Labels: Cafe of Dreams, Joshua Henkin

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:41 PM 0 comments

Ronnica at the Book Nook Club dropped us an e-mail (thanks!), letting us know that she's got a give going on.

Dream in Color, by Linda and Loretta Sanchez is the book. It's about getting involved in government and making a change -- but it's not terribly political, Ronnica says. She's read it; I trust her take on it. Check it out for yourself.

Ronnica has five copies of this, but they're coming from the publisher, so you know what that means... US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes. You have until October 5.

Use this link.

Labels: Book Nook Club, Linda and Loretta Sanchez

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:27 PM 2 comments

Author Dakota Cassidy, author of The Accidental Series (does that mean that the series is an accident? Hmm. I'll have to read the blog post and the books to find out!), has stopped by Books, Books, and More Books today.

When Ms. Cassidy leaves, an autographed ARC copy of The Accidental Human will be left behind -- and it can be yours.

Stop over at Books, Books, and More Books to check out the interview and to enter. This is a worldwide contest! You have until October 5, but why wait? It's a great interview and pardon me while I go buy a new keyboard after reading it...

Use this link.

Labels: Books Books and More Books, Dakota Cassidy

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:17 PM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Monday September 29th Marie Force will be Guest Blogging
with an Interview and Giveaway for the day.
From those that post a comment, Marie will pick a winner to receive a
copy of her new book Line of Scrimmage.

Use this link.

Labels: Marie Force, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:12 PM 0 comments

Amberkatze is really pleased to have Rachel Caine as her guest this week and we hope you will all enjoy the interview! Rachel has written both the Weather Warden and The Morganville Vampires series.

She is giving away two prizes this week. One winner will get to choose a Weather Warden book and one winner will get to pick a Morganville Vampire book of their choice. To enter just post on the interview thread telling her which weather you would like to be. No comment about weather, no entry! You can earn yourself more entries by posting about this contest on the net. Make sure you post a link so Amberkatze can see where you posted!

Stop by to read the interview. The contest is open till Sunday 5th of October 4pm CET.

Enter here.

Labels: Amberkatze, Rachel Caine

# posted by Bridget @ 7:54 PM 0 comments

You might want to keep an eye on Susan's friend Celtic Angel. She's (in her own words) obsessively compiling news about Twilight the movie.

Might be a source of interest...

Use this link.

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:10 AM 0 comments

You guys must have been very nice to Bonnie at Redlady's Reading Room. She's not only doing her second giveaway, but author Judy Merrill Larsen contacted her about doing it. How cool is that? AND she's autographing the book, too. Cool!

The book is called All the Numbers and Redlady has posted links to her review and to Judy's website. Check 'em out.

This is a US and Canada-only contest. Sorry, folks. Until one of us comes up with a workable business plan that'll get books to other countries for something less than the cost of a year's supply of chocolate, many contests are limited like this. If you international people saw the prices we face... (yeah, and your gasoline costs more. I know. I know.)

You have until October 5 to digest all these numbers and tell Redlady why you'd like to read All The Numbers.

Use this link.

Labels: Judy Merrill Larsen, Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:01 AM 2 comments

Hey, gang. Heads up on a change at J. Kaye's Book Blog.

She's got some new rules designed to make her life easier. Be sure to check them out and follow closely!

Use this link to learn about 'em. They're painless, I promise.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:24 PM 0 comments

Our friend Susan at Walking on Sunshine is giving away her copy of The Intelligencer by Leslie Silbert. It is an international giveaway. Readers need to comment on whether they would rather be a spy, a PI, or neither in order to get a chance to win. The winner will be drawn randomly on October 10, 2008.

Enter via this link .

Labels: Leslie Silbert, Walking on Sunshine

# posted by Bridget @ 7:57 PM 0 comments

Through September 30th, author Alexandra Everist will be giving away an autographed copy of her book, A Katrina Moment, to every 100th person who joins her site.

This is a love story about a couple sticking through Hurricane Katrina and forging a new society in its aftermath. Sounds like my kind of book!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:51 PM 0 comments

Shana at Literarily isn't just giving away a copy of Joy Nash's The Crossing. Nope. She's been lucky enough to get Ms. Nash to stop in and leave a short guest blog about autumn.

Check it out via this link.

Labels: Joy Nash, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:27 PM 2 comments

Fantasy Book Critic has a movie tie-in!

This is for US residents only, and you'll see why when you read this:

FOUR MOVIE TICKETS (Landmark Theatres Only) to see the “Let the Right One In” film, a Let the Right One In movie T-Shirt, and the “Let the Right One In” Movie-Tie paperback novel! So please read the rules below and completely fill out the form to enter! U.S. Residents Only. Giveaway ends Tuesday, October 28, 2008 – 11:59AM PST.

Use this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:25 PM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Friday September 26th Melissa Mayhue will be Guest Blogging for the day as well as doing a book giveaway.
Melissa will be giving away a copy of each of her first two books - Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband and Highland Guardian. We'll pick two of the people who leave comments and you'll each get one!
I hope to see some of you there.

Use this link. Hurry! The day's almost over!

Labels: Melissa Mayhue, Yankee Romance Reviewers

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

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

This time the book is Multireal by David Louis Edelman.

Leave your comment by Sunday, September 28th for an entry.

Check back with them Monday to see if you're a winner.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 12:26 PM 0 comments

Is Fate talking? I'm having an e-mail discussion about self-esteem with a friend at the moment.

Me aside, maybe self-esteem's on your mind, too. Or maybe it should be, especially if you have adolescents (or soon-to-be moody, hormonal creatures) in your life -- not just in your home, folks.

Booking Mama's giving you a chance to think about this issue, too. She's got FIVE copies of The Self-Esteem Trap, written by Polly Young-Eisendrath. Five.

Because this give is sponsored by Hachette, it's restricted to US and Canada addresses only -- and ONLY if you don't have a PO Box.

Be sure to read Booking Mama's great review. It's very thoughtful and she's not afraid to turn the light of examination on herself. Kudos for that bravery.

You have until October 3 to enter. Get busy. Our kids need us.

(Well, except for mine, who hear, "If you don't do your best, I'm not going to fight for you" maybe more than they want to!)

Use this link.

Labels: Booking Mama, Polly Young-Eisendrath

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:18 PM 0 comments

I don't know about you other paranormal lovers, but I think Colleen Gleason's Gardella Vampire books have to be among my all-time favorites.

Today, at her blog, Colleen is hosting fellow vampire writer Marta Acosta. This is a must-read, especially if you're a fan of Jane Austen!

Check it out via this link. Be sure to tell Colleen I sent ya. And yes, she's as wonderful in person as she is online.

Labels: Colleen Gleason, Marta Acosta

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:12 PM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Thursday September 25th Loucinda McGary will be Guest Blogging with an
Interview and Giveaway for the day.
From those that post a comment, Loucinda will pick one winner who will
receive a copy of her new book The Wild Sight.

Use this link.

Labels: Loucinda McGary, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:09 PM 0 comments

From Patricia at Patricia's Vampire Notes:

On Thursday Sept. 25 guest blogger Adrian Phoenix, author of Rush of Wings (Pocket, 2008) and the sequel In the Blood (Pocket, January 2009), treats us to part 1 of her articles on Ghosts.

One lucky commenter will win a copy of Rush of Wings. Be sure to stop by Patricia's Vampire Notes

The contest runs from 8:00AM Sept. 25 until 11:59PM Sept. 26.

Use this link.

Labels: Adrian Phoenix, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:00 AM 0 comments

Sandra at Fresh Ink popped into my inbox with thanks and gratitude for us here at Win a Book. It's much appreciated, so thanks.

She's got a great give going on. It's an ARC copy of At a Loss for Words, written by Diane Schoemperlen. (In fact, it's her ARC copy, gently read and handled, except for where a sticker put up a small fight.)

You can read Sandra's great review, too. In fact, you should.

There are extra chances for entries. You have until Thursday, October 2. And don't forget to leave the title of a really good book of literary fiction for her!

Use this link.

Labels: Diane Schoemperlen, Fresh Ink

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:42 PM 0 comments

Thanks to Hachette Book Group, Cheryl's Book Nook has five copies of Rush Home Road (written by Lori Lansens) to give away.

Because it's a Hachette give, you guys ought to know the drill: US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.

You have until Saturday, October 4. And yes, there are multiple ways to enter.

Use this link.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Lori Lansens

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

The next book giveaway here at Puss Reboots: A Book Review a Day is Lion's Pride by Debbie Jordan. As it's set in Arizona, my question will be Arizona themed. Remember, to qualify for the contest, you must answer the question!

Contest runs from today through October 25th 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 something about Arizona. It can be a fact, a memory, or a recommendation of a book or movie that takes place in the state.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back here.

Labels: Arizona, Debbie Jordan

# posted by pussreboots @ 2:29 PM 0 comments

I got mail from my buddy Lisa, at Minds Alive on the Shelves. She's close to being able to give all five books away... she just needs a few more entries.

If you were lazy, or you missed the first post, be sure to check in. I mean, hello? David Liss, people! Don't miss out!

Use this link.

Labels: Minds Alive on the Shelves

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

My good friend, writer Shelley Munro, has an excerpt of Joy Nash's new release, The Immortals, up at her website. If you've been wondering what the fuss is about, here's a chance to whet your appetite.

While you're there, say hi to Shelley. She's cool and if you like romance (steamy or not), she's an author you should explore.

Use this link.

Labels: Joy Nash, Shelley Munro

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:21 PM 0 comments

Author Ginn Hale is making good on a promise to get you some free short fiction. The story is called Shy Hunter and you'll have to download it.

What a great way to experience a new author -- or to revisit an old friend. If you like it, be sure to pick up some of her other books.

Use this link.

Labels: Free, Ginn Hale

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:18 PM 0 comments

No, this is NOT a book about Philadelphia's famed Broad Street Bullies. (Yes, Susan's got hockey on her mind. The puck drops soon!)

I'm not going to tell you what the book IS about, though, except to say it's right up my alley. Thus, if you want to know more about Broad Street, written by Christine Weiser, you'll have to go visit Shana at Literarily. And you want to do that 'cause Shana's nice. She does great interviews. And she's got a lovely picture up there that you don't want your husbands to see...

(Who me? Feeling insecure? Nah...)

Get over there before Friday, October 3 if you want a chance to win your very own copy.

Use this link.

Labels: Christine Weiser, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:04 PM 1 comments

Julie over at Simply Romance Reviews, is celebrating her birthday. Please go offer her some birthday wishes. Tell her I sent you...

Use this link.

Labels: Simply Romance Reviews

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:59 PM 0 comments

Haven't gotten your copy of Matrimony by Joshua Henkin, yet?

Bookroomreviews has one waiting for a reader.

Drawing to be held October 7th.

Labels: BookroomReviews, Joshua Henkin

# posted by Breeni Books @ 6:36 AM 0 comments

Heh. It helps to check your reader after the kids go to bed. You come across these goodies earlier than you would otherwise.

Over at Yankee Romance Reviewers, author Kendra Leigh Castle is visiting. Check OUT that interview. (Be sure to have a light on in the room, though. Wow. Those colors!) Yes, tear your eyes off that book cover, folks...

Use this link. Have fun.

Labels: Kendra Leigh Castle, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:28 PM 2 comments

Jennifer at Quiverfull Family -- a blog many of us EC droppers know -- is ready to share the book called Family UNplanning with five winners, all of whom will receive an autographed copy.

This book, written by Craig Houghton, looks like a must-read for Christian families.

The contest is open world-wide. Yes, there are ways to earn extra entries, too. You have until October 5, so ... umm... get busy. (I knew no matter how hard I tried to be respectful of this book, I'd wind up making SOME sort of bad joke. It's a curse. Or a talent. Or both.)

Use this link.

Labels: Craig Houghton, Quiverfull Family

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:13 PM 0 comments

Shana at Literarily is busy interviewing author Claire LaZebnik and giving away a copy of her novel, The Smart One and the Pretty One.

It's a nice interview. Be sure to read it.

As for the giveaway, Shana's ready to pass along her ARC copy of The Smart One and the Pretty One. There don't seem to be any restrictions on mailing! And there are a few extra ways to get extra entries. You have until 26 September, so start learning about author Claire LaZebnik! I hope we'll have more news about her to share...

Use this link.

Labels: Claire LaZebnik, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:12 PM 0 comments

Through surfing, I found a new-to-me blogger who's gotten her hands on a copy of Anita Shreve's latest novel, Testimony. The Sleepy Reader is her name, and she's ready to pass her copy of the ARC along to you, even though the book doesn't hit bookstore shelves until late October.

Sorry, gang. US only.

You have until 24 September, but don't wait. Head on over and check it out.

Use this link.

Labels: Anita Shreve

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:01 PM 0 comments

Starting October first, here's a cool way to meet some new writers.

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

Got an event, a guest blog post, or a giveaway related to Banned Book Week (Which runs from 27 September to 4 October)? Send the links to us here at Win a Book and we'll feature as many as we can.

I'll start us off with a link to The Debutante Ball, who is celebrating all week long. Today, Katie Alexander is talking about why books shouldn't be banned. It's interesting food for thought.

Add this group blog (with a whole new group of bloggers since I last mentioned them) to your reader and check 'em out.

Labels: The Debutante Ball

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:06 PM 0 comments

Katrina's giving you another choice this week...

Anything you'd like, BUT it has to be on her giveaway shelf. There's a picture and everything. She's got a nice mix of best-sellers and stuff I've never heard of, and even a few things that made me go, "Ooh, I want to read that."

Go find some of your own!

Use this link.

Labels: Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:50 AM 0 comments

If seeing this book title over and over hasn't encouraged you to see what it's about, I think you're beyond help.

Marie, the Boston Bibliophile, has a copy to share. You have until 29 September, so get moving -- and be sure to read the entry directions carefully.

There's also a note about anyone who'd like Mr. Henkin to do a phone chat with your book club. Be sure to read it.

Use this link.

Labels: Joshua Henkin, The Boston Bibliophile

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:46 AM 0 comments

Another Patterson book is up for grabs at J. Kaye's Book Blog!

This one is You've Been Warned.

Comment for one entry, blog about it for a second.

Drawing to be held September 27th.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:12 PM 1 comments

Visit Creative Madness That Makes Me Myself for your chance to win two signed copies of The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran.

There's also an interesting interview with the author to check out.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 2:44 PM 1 comments

Seriously. Eat me is the book title. Its subtitle is The food and Philosopy of Kenny Shopsin, and it was written by ... Kenny Shopshin.

Dawn at She is Too Fond of Books has a copy to share with you. She's also got a great synopsis and review of the book. I now want this one for myself!

But I'll leave it for you guys. It's Monday, I'm swamped, and you'll need to update Dawn's feed in your reader anyway.

Do it all by September 29, via this link.

Labels: Kenny Shopsin, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:02 PM 0 comments

The Book Nook Club is giving away a copy of James Patterson's The Dangerous Days of Daniel X!

I know there are some Patterson fans out there.

I don't claim to be a Patterson fan, but this one is going right on my wish list. It looks fantastic!

Leave a comment by September 26th. There are also ways to grab extra entries, so check it out!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:15 PM 1 comments

If you've enjoyed a book written by a Nobel prize winner, Fresh Ink has a copy of Mister Sandman by Barbara Gowdy for you!

Leave her a comment, telling about the book you enjoyed. If you haven't read any yet, you can tell her about books by Nobel winners that you'd like to read. She's even got a list fo you to look over.

Open worldwide, deadline is September 28th.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 12:19 PM 0 comments

Looks like Joshua Henkin's Matrimony is making the rounds, because you've got two opportunities to win it!

Trish at Trish's Reading Nook is giving a signed copy away,

and Joy Renee at Joystory has a signed copy for you, as well!

Deadlines are September 25th and 29th, respectively.

I didn't see any mention of geographical restrictions at Trish's Reading Nook, but Joystory's giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 10:24 AM 0 comments

From our good friends at Yankee Romance Reviews:

Monday September 22nd Jen Holling will be Guest Blogging for the
day.
Jen will pick one winner to receive a copy of the first 4 books in the series (My Wicked Highlander, My Devilish Scotsman, My Shadow Warrior, and My Immortal Protector), drawn from among those who comment...

Check it out via this link.

Labels: Jen Holling, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:31 AM 0 comments

I hope my friend Spy Scribbler doesn't get mad at me for posting this, but really, if you've ever wanted to see into the mind of a writer, Spy's got the blog for you.

She's also got an autographed copy of The Remains of the Dead, written by Wendy Roberts, to share with you.

Make sure you hang with Spy for awhile. You'll be glad you did. And you'll appreciate us writers a bit more. I'm sure of it.

Use this link.

Labels: Spy Scribbler, Wendy Roberts

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:22 PM 1 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has a real collectible. Unless you're French or can read the language. If that's the case, he's got quite a prize for you.

Here's what he has to say.

I have five copies of the French graphic adaptation of Robin Hobb's The Farseer, L'Assassin Royal: Le Bâtard, written by Jean-Charles Gaudin and illustrated by Laurent Sieurac, up for grabs, courtesy of the folks at Soleil.

Attention: This contest is open to French, Belgian, and Swiss residents only. Sorry, but it wasn't my decision. . .:/

Oh, shoot! I am a big Robin Hobb fan. And my French may be less than passable, but put bad French together with a prior knowledge of the book and it just might be understandable...

If you're in France, Belgium, or Switzerland, here's the link.

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, Robin Hobb

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:19 PM 2 comments

Ann at Booklorn is testing your creativity.

I've put together a little site for book bloggers and their readers to help
them find each other. It's currently in beta and one thing that it
desperately needs before it goes "live" (as in, I let the search engines
find it) is a name. Since I'm fresh out of creative names, I'm holding a
little site naming contest. The site is
here and the link to the contest post with more details is in the sidebar on the front page.

If I use your idea I'll send you some book money to use at
BookCloseOuts.com. Since BookCloseouts ships internationally, this contest is open to anyone.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 5:24 PM 0 comments

From Amberkatze, herself...

This week on Amberkatze's Book Blog my guest is bestselling author Cathy Clamp! With her partner C.T. Adams she has written the Sazi and Thrall series and soon there will be more! Read the interview to find out what is coming soon and read till the end to enter the contest and win a signed book!

Use this link!

Labels: Amberkatze, Cathy Clamp

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:49 PM 0 comments

Just a head's up that Natasha's posted a whole slew of giveaways that tie into her Blogging for Darfur event this month.

Check 'em out at Maw Books.

(anyone who'd like us to post a contest individually should use the handy-dandy e-mail in the sidebar and we'll get 'em up.)

Labels: Maw Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:44 AM 0 comments

I came across a new contest for The Professors' Wives' Club, written by Joanne Rendell, over at BookRoomReviews.

It's a US/Canada only contest, and you have until 2 October to enter.

Follow this link for more information.

Labels: BookroomReviews, Joanne Rendell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:34 AM 0 comments

How does bermudaonion do it? If I remember right, this isn't the first conference call she's participated in with an author (and if I remember wrong, then some of you other book bloggers have been doing this very cool thing).

This is author Brad Meltzer, author of The Book of Lies (among other things. What a resume this guy has! Wow!), and you can listen to the call yourself (as well as read a review).

For the nitty-gritty about the contest: US and Canada only, and enter by September 29. Yep, there are ways to earn extra entries.

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Brad Meltzer

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

Nah, not gonna dig on the title.

My friend Candy at My Raves is giving away a copy of Discipline, written by Paco Ahlgren. The contest runs until 15 October, which seems really far away to me, but then again, I still think it's the beginning of September.

Also, her contest for Wheeling the Deal for Chip Jacobs is still going on.

Check 'em out at the sticky post. Use this link and click on through for more specifics.

Labels: Chip Jacobs, My Raves, Paco Ahlgren

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:41 PM 1 comments

Lisa, who doesn't live all that far from West of Mars and who blogs at Minds Alive on the Shelves, has FIVE books for you to pick from.

Check out this twist on the way she's doing things:

For every 12 entrants, I'll give away another one of these books. That means all I need is is 24 entrants to give away 2 books; if I'm fortunate enough to get 60 entrants, I'll give away all 5! So spread the word and increase your chances to win!

Did you notice that David Liss book? Huh? Did you? Susan's a fan of David Liss; check him out when you get a moment. Check out the other four as well; I can't read them clearly enough to list them out for you and yeah, I AM that lazy!

If you're in the US and Canada, you have until September 23. If you're from somewhere else, move on to the next post. Sorry. I know. We American book lovers spend WAY too much money on books and not enough money on postage overseas!

Use this link.

Labels: Minds Alive on the Shelves

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:32 PM 0 comments

Teresa at Shelf Love has a problem. She doesn't know what to read next. (Not a problem I ever have. Nope. Not any of us around here at Win a Book.)

To solve this problem, she's decided to throw another of her little contests. Here's what she had to say:

Take a look at my TBR List and make a comment on this post telling me which book on my shelf you think I should read next. At the beginning of October, I’ll choose one suggestion at random, read the book, post a review, and pass the book along to the lucky person who suggested it. The deadline to enter is September 30.

There are a few caveats, so be sure to check them out. Use the link to her TBR pile and have some fun choosing!

Use this link.

Labels: Shelf Love

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:26 PM 0 comments

My weekly BookReporter.com newsletter just popped into my inbox and there, for all the world to see, is a mention of my friend and fellow Pittsburgh writer, Rebecca Drake.

Interestingly, while Ms. Drake is featured in the newsletter, she's not on the website. Yet a third Pittsburgher is: Heather Terrell.

Definitely two authors worth watching.

Labels: Heather Terrell, Rebecca Drake

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

Blood of the Muse is at it again. A signed copy of Star Wars Republic Commando Hard Contact (which might need to win an award for the longest book title that makes very little sense unless you're in the know). The author is one Karen Traviss and may I just say how nice it is to see more women writing these science fiction series novels?

Go here for the details.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Karen Traviss

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

Over at BookroomReviews, there's a copy of C.W. Gortner's The Last Queen up for grabs. Check out the killer guest post by the author.

You have until October 3, but since you know you'll be at a bookstore this weekend, don't delay. Maybe this will be one of your weekend picks.

Use this link.

Labels: BookroomReviews, C.W. Gortner

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

Here's another one to move fast on! You have until midnight, Sunday September 21st to stop by Literarily for a copy of Terry McMillan's sort-of based on real life book, How Stella Got her Groove Back.

Use this link.

Labels: Literarily, Terry MacMillan

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

Tara's View on Books has a copy of Isolation, by Travis Thrasher, to share with you guys. It's part of a Christian Fiction Blog Alliance stop on Tara's blog.

This is a worldwide contest. You have until September 30, so get busy!

Read all about it via this link.

Labels: Tara's View on Books, Travis Thrasher

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

Serena from Savvy Verse and Wit dropped me another e-mail today, to tell me all about her other contests. She's got quite a few, but they ALL end tomorrow (Saturday).

So move fast. Each book will be linked to its direct post.

Lawrence Ferlinghetti's A Coney Island of the Mind

Sylvia Plath's Ariel

Howl by Allan Ginsburg

POETRY magazine subscription

What a variety of options! Check 'em out... use those links above.

Labels: Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:58 PM 0 comments

It's time to announce another book giveaway: Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson.

Contest runs from today through October 20th 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 why you need this book.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back here.

Labels: nonfiction, Sue Johnson

# posted by pussreboots @ 4:20 PM 0 comments

Serena over at Savvy Verse & Wit has a great interview with her friend Anna, who blogs at Diary of an Eccentric. At the end, she's got a subscription to Writer's Digest or a copy of Writing the Wave: Inspired Rides for Aspiring Writers by Elizabeth Ayres.

Not a bad deal for you fellow writers out there...

Check it out, along with a list of other contests (*sigh* So many people still not using our handy-dandy e-mail the way Serena did), and entry instructions. You have until September 21 and yes, there are multiple ways to enter.

Use this link.

Labels: Elizabeth Ayres, Savvy Verse and Wit, Writer's Digest

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:58 PM 0 comments

Our friends at the Midnight Moon Cafe (another of Susan's favorite lurking spots) have reminded us that today, September 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Go visit them; they've got some great links that'll take you to proper Pirate Lingo.

(and we're talking Pirates of the High Sea, not those guys who put on black and gold (and red? I still don't get that one) and try to hit baseballs into the river.)

Have fun today. Talk Like a Pirate!

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

Shauney's got a cool sounding one, with a twist at the end of the contest.

The book is called Retrieval. It's written by Jeanie London. Shauney's copy is gently loved and registered at BookCrossing, although there's no need to journal it if you don't want to (hint: it's fun!).

Check out Shauney's twist to earn extra entries. As someone who's familiar with what she's seeking, you're in for some fun.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Jeanie London, Shaunesay

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:46 AM 0 comments

Emily Bryan left us this message:

Hi! Emily B here. Please let your readers know that I'm running a PIRATE NAME CONTEST on my website and today is the LAST Day to enter.

The winner will receive all my backlist, a box of books I picked up at RWA Nationals PLUS a $25 B&N gift card.

Please cut and paste http://www.emilybryan.com/Pirate%20NameContest.htm and join the fun!

Yup, gotta move fast!

Labels: Emily Bryan

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:44 AM 1 comments

I blogged a bit ago about the auction being held over at Shooting Stars Mag. Now, here's a list of some of the books up for auction.

Once again, the proceeds will benefit First Book.

Alive and Well in Prague, New York by Daphne Grab

The Summer of Naked Swim Parties by Jessica Anya Blau

Samantha Hansen has Rocks in her Head by Nancy Viau

Cherry Bomb: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick, and a Hotter Girlfriend--and to Living Life Like a Rock Star by Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna

Quiet, Please: Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas

The Meaning of Life by Joanna Nadin

Whoa. What a great list! For more details, be sure to check out the Mag. This is a great thing this group is doing. Tomorrow's readers are today's kids. Let's help them get as addicted as we are, okay?

Use this link.

Labels: Shooting Stars Mag

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:52 PM 0 comments

S. Krishna dropped us an e-mail today, announcing the giveaway of a copy of The Richest Season, written by Maryann McFadden. (It's the ARC version, with a less spiffy cover. Just so you know...)

You have until Wednesday, September 24. Due to shipping costs, this is a US/Canada only contest. Sorry!

Use this link to read all about it and to be taken to a review, too.

Labels: Maryann McFadden, S. Krishna

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:48 PM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Thursday September 18th Emily Bryan will be Guest Blogging for the
day.
From those that post a comment, Emily will pick one winner to receive a copy of Pleasuring the Pirate..

Be sure to stop in and say hi!

Use this link.

Labels: Emily Bryan, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:36 PM 0 comments

Joy Nash's 50 Days, 50 Books continues onward...

My friend Nimrodiel at Confessions of a Literary Persuasion's got a copy.

She's got her contest open world-wide, so you international people ought to make friends with her. She's cool; you won't regret it.

You have until 24 September, so get busy!

Check it out via this link.

Labels: Confessions of a Literary Persuasion, Joy Nash

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:50 PM 0 comments

Now, there's a good title!

Bree, over at The Things We Read is giving away a copy of Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts. This is sponsored by the Hachette Book Group. Go visit and enter.

Hurry, contest ends tomorrow (September 19).

Enter here.

Labels: Billie Letts, The Things We Read

# posted by Bridget @ 10:59 AM 0 comments

I've only read most of the Weather Warden series, but I'd call myself a Rachel Caine fan, sure.

That's why I think it's cool to tell you that Ms. Caine will be visiting The Knight Agency Blog to chat with ... well, you. Or whoever stops in. This will be happening today, starting at 9AM.

Go visit with this very cool author. Tell her I sent you. Not that she'll know who I am, but I'm learning that "Susan Helene Gottfried from West of Mars" has a certain memory to it...

Use this link. (I hope)

Labels: Rachel Caine

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:30 AM 0 comments

I've mentioned before that Tor.com is giving away free e-books if you register for their newsletter.

Now, in a fit of absolutely perfect timing, they are giving away the book I just finished on Sunday night and haven't yet had a chance to rave about.

War for the Oaks, written by Emma Bull.

Holy smoke, what a fantastic read.

If you're not registered, do so. (Although I'm a little miffed they seem to have lost mine. Okay, more than a little.)

It's the best book you'll read in a LONG time.

Tor.com

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:25 PM 1 comments

After Midnight Fantasies is hosting a fall contest.

For an entry, email the answers to eleven questions about AMF releases (links are provided to find the answers).

18 and older, please.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 5:58 PM 0 comments

I just reviewed Yuri Elkaim's transformative book, Eating for Energy over at Breeni Books.

Of course, I'm sharing my copy!

Three ways to enter, deadline is September 28, open to US residents.

Good luck!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:54 PM 0 comments

Bitten by Books is hosting author Lucynda Storey today. Stop on over and check it out!

Here's the link. Tell 'em we sent you.

Labels: Bitten by Books, Lucynda Storey

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:07 PM 0 comments

Susan's surfing while her thoughts gel, and she came upon a call for a book review carnival.

If you're not familiar with a carnival, you submit your link and then on the day scheduled, a host posts all the links, organized in some fashion, and you can go visit and meet new bloggers. And have new people meet you.

Here's the link. Check it out.

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:34 PM 0 comments

Fantasy Book Critic has another set for us.

This time, it's Matthew Stover's Heroes Die and Caine Black Knife. (Wow, those are disparate titles... or so they seem. Read what FBC has to say about them and it'll make sense.)

Maybe if enough people grab onto these installments, someone will feel it's a good idea to put the first back into print?

We can hope.

Read more and enter via this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Matthew Stover

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:04 PM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist is the place to be again.

I couldn't say it better, myself, so in Pat's own words...

The North American editions of all three volumes of Peter F. Hamilton's The Night's Dawn trilogy were all split into two installments when they were initially released. Finally, Orbit is re-issuing each volume as one single trade paperback edition, beginning with The Reality Dysfunction. This series put Hamilton on the map and led him to become the bestselling science fiction author in the UK.

Follow Pat's entry directions carefully so you don't get disqualified.

Use this link.

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, Peter F. Hamilton

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:02 PM 0 comments

Chris Marie Green is stopping by Simply Romance Reviews today to talk about her Vampire Babylon series of books. She talks about how she got started writing about vamps and gives a teaser about her new book in the Vampire Babylon series.

We have to wait until March for the new book, but in the meantime, there's a copy of the second book in the series, Midnight Reign, up for grabs.

And some cool stuff going on at her website, too. Including some art!

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Chris Marie Green, Simply Romance Reviews

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

In case you haven't noticed, we've got a new friend on the team. My good friend Bridget has joined us in keeping the Win a Book e-mail box empty and your contests posted.

Welcome her warmly please and keep those mails coming in!

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:56 AM 0 comments

Cheryl's Book Nook is fairly jumping. She's got five copies of The Almost Moon, written by Alice Sebold (Yes, of Lovely Bones fame!).

This is her new, much-anticipated novel. You'll want to check this giveaway out!

Because this give is sponsored by Hachette, it's limited to the US and Canada only -- and no PO Boxes, please. Those are the publisher's rules, not Cheryl's.

Yep, there's a way to earn extra entries. You have until Saturday, September 27.

Use this link.

Labels: Alice Sebold, Cheryl's Book Nook

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:23 AM 0 comments

Terra at Yankee Romance Reviewers just emailed us that today, Wednesday September 17th, Julia Templeton will be Guest Blogging for the day. From those that post a comment, Julia will pick two winners. One winner will receive a copy of the The Conquest and one winner will receive a copy of The Bargin.

Enter the contest here.

Labels: Julia Templeton, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:00 AM 0 comments

Yup, it's a trilogy. Yup, it's Fantasy Book Critic.

This set of the books that comprise Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Trilogy is being given away directly from the publisher. Thus, it's restricted to North America only.

(If you have the first two books, this contest is running to support the publication of the third and final book in the trilogy.)

You have until the street date of the book: October 14.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Brandon Sanderson, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:51 PM 0 comments

Lori's Reading Corner is overflowing again. Or else this was too good a read to pass up; I'm not sure which.

Anyway, she's got her ARC copy of Sweetheart, Chelsea Cain's blockbuster that's got everyone talking.

Unfortunately, this is a US-only contest (although you CAN bribe me to enter and read the book before sending it overseas. Susan's easy like that.).

You have until September 25. Use this link.

Labels: Chelsea Cain, Lori's Reading Corner

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:39 PM 0 comments

Katrina's turning up the heat this week. Not just one, but TWO first edition hardbacks for you!

The first is Martha O'Connor's The Bitch Posse. I studied fiction with Mr. Martha (around the time they were hooking up, too) and I've heard nothing but good things about Martha herself -- and her fiction. A definite must-have.

The other is a book I know nothing about, so when you win, be sure to tell me everything I need to fix that. It's Lost in the Forest, by Sue Miller.

Hey, I sort of like her name.

Anyway, you have until Sunday to enter. Get on it!

Use this link.

Labels: Martha O'Connor, Stone Soup, Sue Miller

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:36 PM 0 comments

Now HERE is something we don't see every day. It's poetry!

If you follow my main blog, you'll know I sometimes post poetry under the guise of a dude named Roadie Poet. In short, I dig poetry.

So, apparently, does my friend Penelope, whose blog Library at the END of the Universe is hosting this giveaway.

This is a single-author collection of poems. (As opposed to an anthology, where there are more than one contributor. You get the idea.) The author's name is Chris Roe. Remember that now.

The only downside is that this contest is only open to the US and Canada. (Stupid shipping prices -- bring back surface mail!) You have until the 30th of September, but you're not going to wait. Not when there are many cool ways to earn entries, one of which could very well include my own Roadie Poet.

(not bad for some shameless plugging, huh?)

Enter via this link. You'll be glad you did. Chris Roe writes better poems than I do.

Labels: Chris Roe, The LIbrary at the END of the Universe

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:42 PM 0 comments

Shana over at Literarily is having a week full of daily giveaways!

The entire list of giveaways is here. That post contains a link to click through to her Monday giveaway of Swapping Lives by Jane Green and today's giveaway of The Preacher and the Presidents by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Jane Green, Literarily, Michael Duffy, Nancy Gibbs

# posted by Bridget @ 12:00 PM 1 comments

On Wednesday Sept. 17, Patricia's Vampire Notes interviews Lynda Hilburn, popular author of The Vampire Shrink (Medallion, 2007) and Dark Harvest (Medallion, Oct. 1, 2008).

Leave a comment, ask a question, or post a link and you will be eligible to win a copy of one of her books. Two prizes in all.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Lynda Hilburn, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Bridget @ 11:39 AM 0 comments

Participate in The Forbidden Hunt for your chance to win some fabulous prizes from Forbidden Publications!

This is an erotic romance publisher so 18 and older please!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 9:42 PM 0 comments

Aquatic shape shifters anyone?

Casandra Curtis is making a guest appearance at Write Minded, and you can win a copy of her ebook, Beneath a Midnight Sea and a mini home spa botanicals kit.

Just leave a comment for your entry!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 9:37 PM 0 comments

Camy Tang is giving away a copy of the young adult novel The Miracle Girls by Anne Dayton and May Vanderbilt!

Check out her interview with the authors and leave a comment for your entry.

Deadline is September 22nd.

No geographical restrictions.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 9:32 PM 0 comments

In honor of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, She Reads and Reads is giving away five books to five people!

To enter, leave a comment with the book you're interested in.

The prizes include Lace Reader, Aberrations, So Long at the Fair, American Wife, and The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.

There are four more ways to score entries, so check it out!

Deadline is September 20th.

Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 9:21 PM 1 comments

Man, I love book titles. Check out what Sandra at Fresh Ink is giving away. Is this a title or what?

Midwife of the Blue Ridge. Written by Christine Blevins. Look at how that title rolls off your tongue.

Anyway, you can read more than just the title if you head over to Fresh Ink. Heck, you can start with Sandra's kicking review. Impressive, from the first paragraph onward.

And then you can win Sandra's ARC copy that she used to write this great review. This is a world-wide contest!!

You have until September 21, and Sandra would like you to answer the question: what's at the top of your fiction wishlist -- and WHY. (ooh, that's hard. I mean, how do you choose?)

There are chances for extra entries, too.

Read all about it and enter via this link.

Labels: Christine Blevins, Fresh Ink

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:03 PM 2 comments

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is offering for free one of their older stories: "Nine Whispered Opinions Regarding the Alaskan Secession" by George Guthridge.

The story will only be available until October 20th.

Labels: alaska, fsf, George Guthridge, Science Fiction

# posted by pussreboots @ 3:21 PM 0 comments

Alyce, over at At Home with Books, just dropped me an e-mail about a contest she's got going in conjunction with Book Blogger Appreciation Week.

She's got a copy of Sailor Girl, written by Sheree-Lee Olson. You can follow a link to Alyce's review so you know what it's about.

But to enter, you need to tell Alyce about the last time you bought a book in person at the bookstore. Think about it...

You only have until September 18, so don't delay!

Enter via this link.

Labels: At Home with Books, Sheree-Lee Olson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:28 PM 0 comments

Over at Bitten by Books they are having a Exclusive Bitten by Books Interview with Author Dakota Cassidy.

A big welcome to our readers today! Be sure to read to the end of the interview to find out how to WIN the the great prize being offered up today, including AUTOGRAPHED copies of The Accidental Werewolf and Accidentally Dead to one lucky participant. The contest runs until 12 pm on the 16th to give our east coast and international readers a chance to participate. NOTE: this is not a fixed time event, the post just goes live at 11:00 am CST. You can stop by any time during the day or evening and leave your questions and comments.

The contest runs until 12 pm on the 16th to give our east coast and international readers a chance to participate.

1. Ask the author a question (max two questions count towards entries) and, your name will be entered for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes mentioned above.

2. SUBSCRIBE to the Bitten by Books newsletter here on the right hand side of the site. This is for new subscribers only.

3. Post links to the interview here today at another blog or website and you will be given additional entries to win. You MUST post those links in one response here in this thread. The more places you post the event, the more entries you get, so spread the word!

4. Purchase copies of any of Dakota’s books here:
The Accidental Werewolf
Accidentally Dead
The Accidental Human

and send us a copy of the receipt for your purchase to: racoo.smith @ gmail.com (no spaces) for an additional entry. You get an entry for each of Dakota’s books you purchase. NOTE: We do not share the receipt info or use it in ANY way. Once your entry has been logged we delete the info.

5. Add us as your friend on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bittenbybooks

Add us as your friend on Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=614064436

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/weirdstuff

6. Stumble, Digg or share the post with any social networking sites. There is a button right at the end of this post that says share that you can use.

7. Read any of the reviews at Bitten by Books of Dakota’s books here:

http://bittenbybooks.com/?page_id=58&book_author_id=Dakota%20Cassidy

Then leave a meaningful comment that shows you read the review, not just a post that says “sounds good” or “nice review”, a couple of sentences would be great! Simply share your thoughts, ideas or opinions. You get an additional entry for each one you post on. You only need to comment one time to get an entry on one or both reviews.

8. Twitter the URL to this event: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1151

Be sure to include an email and name where we can contact you if you are a winner.

We will be awarding the prizes and posting the winners to the Bitten by Books website later this week.

# posted by cheesygiraffe @ 12:06 PM 0 comments

J. Kaye dropped me the following mail:

THE LIAR'S DIARY by Patry Francis
Enter via this link.

LUCKY MAN by Ben Tanzer
Enter via this link.

PRIVATE DEMON & DARK NEED by Lynn Viehl
Enter via this link.

COMING UNDONE by Stephanie Tyler
Enter via this link.

Please note that each of these links will take you to the entry for that particular book.

If you want to visit J. Kaye in general, use this link.

Labels: Ben Tanzer, J. Kaye's Book Blog, Lynn Viehl, Patry Francis, Stephanie Tyler

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

Blood of the Muse is busy over there...

There's a copy of The Iron Hunt, written by Marjorie M. Liu up for grabs. This is a signed, paperback copy.

This is open around the world! You have until October 5 to enter; be sure to follow the directions carefully.

Use this link.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Marjorie M. Liu

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:03 AM 0 comments

Patricia's Vampire Notes dropped us the following message:

Monday Sept. 15 Jeanne Stein returns to PVN to blog on the topic of Urban Fantasy. As author of the very popular Anna Strong - urban fantasy series - Jeanne is an expert on the subject. Stop by and leave a comment or ask a question. Jeanne says she is open to any topic!

There will be a drawing for Legacy (book 4 Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles) Ace, August 2008.

The contest runs from 8:00 am September 15 until 11:59 pm September 16.

Use this link and hurry! You've only got a few hours left!

Labels: Jeanne Stein, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:59 AM 0 comments

Dawn at She Is Too Fond of Books dropped us an e-mail about her latest contest. She's got more than just a book, but then again, it IS more than just Book Blogger Appreciation Week.

Here's what's up for grabs:
* A hardcover of House & Home
* Yankee Candle “Home Sweet Home” votive candle
* Lead crystal candle holder
* “What makes a house a home” gift plaque
* Magnetic memo pad to list your “things to do around the house”
* “Home Sweet Home” embellishment set for scrapbookers and card-makers
* Home card (includes envelope for mailing, or suitable for framing)

Directions for entry can be found via this link.

Labels: Kathleen McCleary, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:20 PM 0 comments

That's a provocative book title on the day that news of David Foster Wallace's suicide has come out.

But it's a book title nonetheless, and it's the title of a book that you can read about over at Walking on Sunshine. Jezebelsk has a copy of this mystery to share. (For those not keeping score, or who got lost: Death and the Language of Happiness, written by John Straley is the topic of this post)

Just let her know in the comments if you've been to Alaska or not, where this book is set. You have until 28 September. No mailing restrictions have been given. Hmmmm....

Enter via this link.

Labels: Jezebelsk, John Straley

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:05 PM 0 comments

We got an e-mail from the gang at Historical Tapestry. In conjunction with Michelle Moran week at Historical Tapestry, they have TWO copies (that they believe will be signed) of Ms. Moran's new novel, The Heretic Queen.

There are lots of ways to earn entries; be sure to read the whole post. Be sure to stop on by during the week of 14 September (that's today) through 20 September. The contest closes on the 20th, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't make a habit of Historical Tapestry. It's a cool blog.

If you're thinking you recognize Michelle Moran's name, you might. She also wrote Nefertiti, which was getting a lot of buzz not too long ago.

Read all about it and enter via this link.

Labels: Historical Tapestry, Michelle Moran

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:26 AM 1 comments

Lenore, over at Presenting Lenore, is giving away a copy of Read my Lips, written by Teri Brown.

This looks like a fun, different (in a good way!) YA read. And yes, it's open to International friends -- read the entry directions carefully.

You have until Friday the 19th of September. Check out what Lenore has to say. Be brave and check out her extra chance challenge.

Use this link.

Labels: Presenting Lenore, Teri Brown

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:16 AM 0 comments

Genuine Men: Journeys in Stories and Stills by Nancy Bruno is the next book up for a sweepstakes here at Pussreboots: A Book Review a Day.

Contest runs from today through October 15th 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 photographer.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back to the original post.

Labels: Nancy Bruno, nonfiction, Photography

# posted by pussreboots @ 12:35 AM 0 comments

Author Camy Tang's latest giveaway is a copy of Saturday's with Stella by Allison Pittman.

As always, international readers are welcome!

Leave a comment for an entry. Of course, you're welcome to leave a comment without an entry, as well!

Winner to be drawn September 18th.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:05 PM 2 comments

Write Minded has a copy of Long Road Home by one of their own, Sharon Long, up for grabs.

Leave a comment telling them which weather disasters affect you where you live.

Winner to be drawn tomorrow night, so hurry!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 8:01 PM 0 comments

If you're a fan of Jeri Smith-Ready's fiction, you know to be reading her blog, right?

I know... so many blogs, so little time. Me, too.

That's why I'm telling you guys about this. To remind you to at least toss the feeds into your reader and throw an eye at them (an occasional comment is nice too, you know! No, not here. At our *other* blogs) -- AND to point out that she's got some free fiction posted for your reading pleasure.

If you liked Wicked Game, you need to read this backstory she's posting. I'm a big fan of backstory; when posted online to share with the world, it makes for a richer novel-reading experience.

Use this link.

Labels: Jeri Smith-Ready

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:48 PM 1 comments

Yep, friends, you read that right. For a limited time only, you can download an e-book version of Tess Gerritsen's The Surgeon.

You need to have either a Sony eReader or that other thing that Susan's no fan of...

Visit Tess's site for links and details.

You only have until 25 September. Move fast!

Use this link.

Labels: e-book, Free, Tess Gerritsen

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:41 PM 0 comments

Joy Nash's 50 Books in 50 Days is continuing, with Win a Book friends involved. Man, this speaks well of you guys, that you were chosen.

It's Shana at Literarily who's got a copy to share.

You have until September 25 to enter. Mark your calendar and have your computer ding you so that you return to Literarily on that date. That's when Ms. Nash herself will be stopping in to visit and talk about The Crossing. Are there extra chances to win the book? Stop in and see!

Shana's also kind enough to provide links to other sites that have copies in the meantime. Because Shana knows, like I do, that you guys just... can't... wait.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Joy Nash, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:23 PM 2 comments

Whoa. This is one I hope the Tour Manager doesn't see. I inadvertently turned him into a Jim Butcher fan.

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has a copy of the Limited Edition version of the first book in the Dresden Files series. The book is Storm Front.

As always with Pat, be sure you follow the rules carefully!

No mailing restrictions and no entry dates. Act now!

Use this link.

Labels: Jim Butcher, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:47 PM 0 comments

Cafe of Dreams has a copy of Dead Witness by Joylene Nowell Butler for you!

Leave a comment for one entry, blog about it for two.

Winner will be drawn September 24th.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:44 PM 1 comments

Another giveaway in honor of Book Blogger Appreciation Week!

Carribou's Mom is giving away a copy of Guernica by Dave Boling.

Leave her a comment with a link to one of your favorite book blogs.

Deadline is September 19th.

Open to US and Canadian residents.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:40 PM 0 comments

Popin's Lair is a participant in Joy Nash's 50 Books in 50 Days giveaway, which means she's giving you a chance to win a copy of Immortals: The Crossing!

Here are the rules:

1. Leave me (Popin) a comment telling me 5 of your guilty pleasures.
2. Make sure you leave your email with your comments.
3. Do all this by September 26 and I'll pick a winner the next day.

No geographical restrictions! If you can receive mail, you're eligible!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:33 PM 0 comments

In honor of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, Tara at Tara's View on Books is hosting a giveaway!

The prizes are a copy of Up Pops the Devil by Angela Benson and That's Not Exactly Amore by Tracey Bateman.

Leave her a comment, letting her know which one you'd like to read for an entry.

There are no geographical restrictions.

She'll be picking a winner on September 19, so get your entry in before then!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:19 PM 1 comments

Amberkatze is back online! We here at Win a Book are wishing her the best in her new real-life dig, but c'mon. Let's face it. We want to hear which cool author she's got visiting and which cool book she's talking about.

This week is another pleasant surprise. It's author Marta Acosta, whose new book The Bride of Castle Dracula is coming out September 16.

Check out the cool interview with Ms. Acosta; Amberkatze does some of the best around. And might there be a chance for you to start reading this cool new series?

Use this link.

Labels: Amberkatze, Marta Acosta

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:01 PM 0 comments

Caribou's Mom has got quite a nice give happening, herself. It starts today and runs through September 17. And she provides lots of those educational links, too. Gotta love those.

The book is called The Heretic's Daughter, and it was written by Kathleen Kent. That's surely a provocative title...

US and Canada only, and to enter, you need to do some research and leave a fact!

Use this link.

Labels: Caribou's Mom, Kathleen Kent

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:08 PM 0 comments

Hey, Susan here. I've decided to begin to dig myself out from the stuff that's piled up here in the past month.

That means a belated contest to celebrate my review of Black Wolf on Tour, written by Magnolia Belle. The review was posted, as all my reviews are, on Front Street Reviews. I wish I had a permalink to the review, but no one's taught me that trick yet...

The contest is open worldwide until next Thursday, the 18th of September.

C'mon over and check it out. Use this link.

Labels: Magnolia Belle, West of Mars

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:53 PM 3 comments

Woo hoo! That book title is even punctuated correctly!

I got an e-mail just now that our name was passed on by another Win a Book regular. Thanks, guys. Personal referrals make us feel like a million bucks.

Redlady at Redlady's Reading Room has only been blogging for a few months now, but she knows how to make a splash: she got author Joanne Rendell to donate an autographed copy of Ms. Rendell's new books, The Professors' Wives' Club.

Redlady may be new to blogging, but she's savvy. Her review is right below the contest, and she provides a link to the author's website. Nice moves, both -- the more information we readers have about a book and an author, the better able we are to judge if this is up our alley (although I see time and again that many of you are pleasantly surprised by some of the books you encounter. More power to you guys for that!).

This is a US/Canada only contest, due to shipping costs. (Really, when will the Post Office realize that all that talk of the world being one isn't just hype?)

You have until Sunday September 21. Check Redlady's blog for ways to earn extra chances to win; one of them is really quite interesting.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Joanne Rendell, Redlady's Reading Room

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

Icedream over at Reading in Appalachia dropped us an e-mail (thanks, Icedream!) about her new contest.

She's got an ARC copy (HER ARC copy, if you keep track of things like that) of The Lace Reader, by Brunonia Barry to pass along. Keep it moving, you know...

But she'd like to spark some discussion, so, in her own words...

In the past I have kept entries pretty simple but this time I am asking something of you, dear reader. I currently live in West Virginia, it wasn't always my home but it is my place of birth and "where I'm from", so I have always had an interest in Appalachian regional literature. So to enter in this giveaway I would like for you to tell me about a book that you read and enjoyed that is set in Appalachia. If you can't remember or haven't read a book that is set in Appalachia then you can go through my widget on the right called "Appalachian Regional Lit." and choose one of those that you would be interested in reading and tell me why.

Being from outside Pittsburgh, Susan is obliged to make a West Virginia joke. But she's seen too much beautiful land in that state, so it ain't gonna happen. (So long as the WVU students don't drag their couches into the street and set them on fire again).

This is, regrettably, a US-only contest. You have until September 30.

And check out the cool map!

Enter via this link.

Labels: Brunonia Barry, Reading in Appalachia

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:26 AM 0 comments

Yes, Broken is the title of a book. It's not a description of my brain. Usually.

It's our friend Dar at Peeking Between the Pages you need to concern yourself with (as opposed to me and my brain. Totally not worth your time), as she's got a cool give she e-mailed us about.

And whoa. Dar is totally into the author of Broken, a man named Daniel Clay. As this is his debut novel, let's hope that enough people talk about Mr. Clay so that he gets lots of chances to publish more great books.

She wants to help make that happen, so she has TEN copies of Broken to share. Ten, ladies and gentlemen. That's quite generous on the part of ... whoever was kind enough to donate these books.

Dar is also kind enough to provide lots of links, so that you can follow them and catch her enthusiasm about Mr. Clay and his book.

You have until 20 September to check it all out and enter. Yep, there are chances of multiple entries but you can only win once. US and Canada only, please!

Use this link.

Labels: Daniel Clay, Peeking Between the Pages

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

Anna at Diary of an Eccentric was kind enough to use our handy-dandy e-mail (you should follow her example!).

She's got TWO cool titles -- and five copies of each. That means ten books! (Right? Two times five... Uhhh... fingers... yeah. Ten.)

The titles aren't exactly obscure, either. They are The Choice, the new one from Nicholas Sparks, and The Almost Moon, Alice Sebold's new novel.

This is another giveaway sponsored by Hachette, so that means US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes (they need to get over that, eh?).

You have until September 30. Wow. That's, like, 20 days. (Uhh... fingers...) This contest will NOT take you 20 days to enter (assuming my math is right, which is always questionable).

Be sure to tell Anna which title you want -- or if you're greedy and want both. She won't mind. She said you could ask.

Read on for extra chances to win and all that.

Use this link.

Labels: Alice Sebold, Diary of an Eccentric, Nicholas Sparks

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:30 PM 2 comments

Oooh, baby. Blood of the Muse has one that's making me drool.

Can you say Women of the Otherworld? Can you say Kelley Armstrong?

Can you follow the entry directions -- and be sure to tell me what you think when you win and read this book? (I'm still stuck on Dime Store Magic; need to get it, need to read it!)

Can you use this link?

I thought you could.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Kelley Armstrong

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:05 PM 0 comments

Cheryl at Cheryl's Book Nook dropped us an e-mail, letting us know that starting today (That's Wednesday, folks), she's been given permission from Hachette Books to share FIVE copies of After the Fire: A True Story of Love and Survival, written by Robin Gaby Fisher.

Cheryl's got her review posted right there for you to check out. This sounds like a moving but heavy book -- it deals with the fire in the residence halls at Seton Hall University a few years back. I had friends who went to Seton Hall and who worked at the school's landmark college radio station, WSOU. The fire touched me even though my friends were long graduated.

Anyway, go check out what Cheryl's got to say about this book.

Because Hachette is picking up the shipping, this contest is restricted to the US and Canada only. You have until Saturday, 20 September to enter. Don't wait.

Use this link.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Robin Gaby Fisher

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:23 AM 0 comments

I've been trying to keep an eye on the antics of my bud Jennifer Estep -- she's been all over the place lately, promoting her latest book, Jinx -- but it's been hard.

Our good friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers are making it easy. Jennifer's dropping by to see them today.

If you want to see what I've been raving about, be sure to stop in and say hello! Tell Jennifer and the YRR gang that I sent you.

(and if you like, The Good, The Bad, and the Unread has been posting excerpts of the first two Bigtime novels. Go dig 'em out of the archives.)

Visit Jennifer and the Yankee Romance Reviewers via this link.

Labels: Jennifer Estep, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:59 AM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist is hot once again. He's got a signed copy of The Temporal Void, written by Peter F. Hamilton.

Wow. It's a signed first edition. Did you book collectors hear that???

Here's the link!

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, Peter F. Hamilton

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:18 PM 0 comments

Been over to J. Kaye's lately? Are a Stephanie Meyer fan?

Yep, it's true. Breaking Dawn is one of the books J. Kaye will be raffling off.

Stop in and see her for full details. Be prepared to say hello, but you should do that anyway. It's rude to stare at someone and not acknowledge them, you know!

Use this link.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Stephanie Meyer

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

The Monday giveaway at Stone Soup this week is another Anyone Pick: anything under $25 (excluding shipping) that you want.

Katrina rules, doesn't she?

Leave her a message with the name of the book you want by Sunday... you know the drill over there by now, I'm sure. Still, it's always a good idea to read the rules, just in case...

Here's the link!

Labels: Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:14 PM 0 comments

I got an e-mail just now from the ladies at Shooting Stars Mag. They've got a really cool-sounding charity gig happening and they wanted me to share the word with you guys.

I love charity. I love being able to make a difference. So, copied directly from the blog, is what's up here:

We're going to be holding a charity event called Leave a Mark, auctioning off "marked up" copies of author's books. Tons of authors are participating, writing notes and post-its all throughout copies of their books.

One hundred percent of the proceeds is going to go to First Book.

Read more about it via this link. And stay tuned; hopefully they'll keep us in the loop and there will be more posts to come...

Labels: charity, Shooting Stars Mag

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

Sandra at Fresh Ink (these are new digs; we know her as Posthumouse -- she's moving!) dropped us an e-mail to tell us she's got a new give for her new digs.

The book is called The Kings of Innocence, and it was written by Michael Burns.

You have until Wednesday, September 17th to either leave her a comment, telling her why you'd like to read this, or else blog about it and send new people her way to explain why they'd like to read this book.

As she puts it: It's not about numbers, it's about conversation.

Amen to that.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Fresh Ink, Michael Burns

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:43 PM 0 comments

(Oh, Geez. For a second there, I thought I was posting to my other blog! Oops!)

*ahem*

S. Krishna's got one of THE coolest names ever. And now, there's a cool give to go along with it. Room for Love, by Andrea Meyer, is the book she's ready to share with a new friend, and she provides a lovely link to her review of it. Just in case you don't have her in your reader.

The rules have changed a bit: you don't have to check back to see if you've won. Just be sure to leave some contact information instead!

You have until Monday, September 15, so get moving... extra chances to enter, too.

Use this link.

Labels: Andrea Meyer, S. Krishna

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:29 PM 0 comments

Amanda at Life and Times of a "New" New Yorker dropped us an e-mail to say she's doing a random sort of giveaway.

(She thinks no one would want these books. Let's show her she's wrong. 'Cause, you know, they ARE good books.)

They are:

Atonement, by Ian McEwan
Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
The Light of Day, by Graham Swift
The Diana Chronicles, by Tina Brown

Leave your comment about which book you'd like by Friday, September 12.

Use this link.

Labels: Graham Swift, Ian McEwan, Tina Brown, Zora Neale Hurston

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:23 PM 0 comments

Shana at Literarily was lucky (?) enough to wind up with two ARC copies of The Heretic's Daughter, written by Kathleen Kent. So she'd like to pass one on to a new, happy home where it's hopefully the only child.

Move fast; you only have until Friday the 12th. There are a few options for entries; take advantage of 'em.

Use this link.

Labels: Kathleen Kent, Literarily

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 6:19 PM 0 comments

Another day, another new friend in our inbox! I love this; it's like magic.

The new friend is Serena at Savvy Verse and Wit. And man, does she have an interesting post featuring the author of Mrs. Lieutenant: A Sharon Gold Novel, Phyllis Zimbler Miller. Ms. Miller decided to self-publish her book, and she discusses the reasons why (although, as a reader, do you care who publishes a book, so long as it's good?).

At the end of this neat article comes the contest. There is a question that Serena would like you to answer, so please make sure you do. There are also other chances for entries, too.

You have until this Sunday, the 14th of September.

Have fun and use this link.

Labels: Phyllis Zimbler Miller, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:47 PM 3 comments

Melsy's part of Joy Nash's 50 Days, 50 Books promo! Congratulations, Melsy (and all of you who've been picked to participate, as well)!

She's got an autographed copy of The Crossing up for grabs right now. It's a quickie contest; you only have until Friday the 12th to enter, so definitely don't dawdle!

Use this link.

Labels: Joy Nash, Love to Read

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

Yeah, like Susan has time lately to surf, but she found a new one to keep an eye on.

The blog is Tara's Views on Books (and she's an EntreCard person, for those of you keeping track and yes, that's how I found her), and she's got a copy of The One Hundred, written by Nina Garcia. Yep, THAT Nina Garcia, for those of you who watch reality TV.

Tara's kind enough to provide her thoughts about the book, along with a synopsis. And she's even kinder: the contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. You have until September 20, but you're not going to wait. Go meet a new friend.

Use this link.

Labels: Nina Garcia

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:58 AM 1 comments

Our daily happenings over at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Hey Everyone, Yankee Romance Reviewers is having Vicki Lewis Thompson on Tuesday September 9th Guest Blogging with us. Come on over and see what she has to say. Comment on her blog post and have a chance to win a autographed copy of "Wild & Hexy". Vicki will pick a winner from all who comment at the end of the day.

The link!

Labels: Vicki Lewis Thompson, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:59 AM 0 comments

There is a wonderful blog dedicated just to the Usborne books. It's called Children's Activities with Usborne Books. Right now they're running a giveaway for the Spooky Stencil Cards. The most creative comment explaining how the book will be used will win. All the details are here. Good luck!

Labels: Stencil Cards, Usborne

# posted by pussreboots @ 11:24 PM 0 comments

I read through The Bookworm that The Literate Housewife is celebrating her 100th review!

To celebrate, she's giving a reader a copy of House and Home by Kathleen McCleary plus ten other books she's reviewed recently!

The winner even gets a chance to talk with the author, Kathleen McCleary, personally.

Leave a comment by September 9th, and there are ways to score extra entries.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 9:06 PM 0 comments

Cheryl Anne Gardner over at The POD People has a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for a reader who shares one of their favorite adverb-laden sentences.

Just pick a book from your shelf and share one that you love or hate by leaving a comment.

Deadline is September 30th.

I'll make it easy on you. From Dictionary.com:

any member of a class of words that in many languages are distinguished in form, as partly in English by the ending -ly, or by functioning as modifiers of verbs or clauses, and in some languages, as Latin and English, also as modifiers of adjectives or other adverbs or adverbial phrases, as very, well, quickly. Adverbs typically express some relation of place, time, manner, attendant circumstance, degree, cause, inference, result, condition, exception, concession, purpose, or means.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 5:51 PM 0 comments

Alyce over at At Home with Books has a cool give going on. She's got a review up of Eva Etzioni-Halevy's new book, The Triumph of Deborah.

Although Alyce didn't love it, this is a book (and an author) I am trying to get my book club to read. Therefore, I'd love to know what YOU think of it (since we all know that the winner will be a Win a Book fan).

This is a US-only contest, and you have until September 14 to enter.

Lots of chances to gain extra entries, too.

Enter via this link.

Labels: At Home with Books, Eva Etzioni-Halevy

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:06 PM 0 comments

Calling all Joshilyn Jackson fans! Ms. Jackson herself has donated an autographed copy of her latest novel, The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, to Bermudaonion.

If you haven't read Ms. Jackson's fiction yet, you're missing out. This is a great chance to fix that.

You have until September 14 to enter. Don't wait. Do it now. I haven't read this title yet, myself, but I can tell you it's a don't-miss.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Joshilyn Jackson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:00 PM 0 comments

Yes! Another copy of Matrimony for you guys!

Booking Mama adores this book. AND she's met Joshua Henkin in person, too -- he was big enough to drive to her book club's meeting and hang with them. (I am jealous, as no one's done that for my book club!)

So she's more than excited to share a copy of this great book. It's an autographed paperback, and you know you can't stand it. You need to know what the fuss is about.

Check out Booking Mama's great post (including cool links to some guest blogs, among other things) before September 14.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Booking Mama, Joshua Henkin

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:55 PM 0 comments

I've been posting Joshua Henkin's name here a lot lately. Are you wondering what all the fuss is about?

Here's a chance to find out. My friend Dawn at She is Too Fond of Books has a paperback copy reserved for you. Why reserved? Because Mr. Henkin himself is going to autograph it directly to you (so all you eBay sellers can just leave now. Again.) before he mails it to you.

Not only is she running a contest (which you have until September 16 to enter), she's got a great list of links for you: reviews, interviews, free ways to bring Mr. Henkin to your book group...

Dawn, that is too cool.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Joshua Henkin, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:46 PM 0 comments

Susan here.

Breeni asked me to step up and say something about the fact that Win a Book has been included in a specially-created category by My Friend Amy, as part of her Book Blogger Appreciation Week events.

I don't really know what to say, except thanks. I created this blog because I wanted to find a blog that was about nothing else except book contests and the news surrounding books and authors. I didn't want to wade through what felt like eight million posts for contests and giveaways featuring sippy cups and other things I've left behind as my kids grew. I wanted books. I wanted to know what you guys, the people who read books, are reading and raving about.

Many of you who use our handy-dandy e-mail to contact us include your thanks for the hard work the gang and I put in here. I think I speak for all of us when I thank you for that. It's important to know you're appreciated.

So now I'd like to encourage all of you to go vote -- you don't have to vote for Win a Book, although it'd be nice, of course. There are a million other categories over at My Friend Amy's place, and even more nominees for each of those categories. Some of them are your own blogs. Some are blogs you've never heard of. Some may even be blogs you don't like.

Still, raise your voice and vote. I say to other authors all the time that I firmly believe that the cream will rise to the top in terms of our books (usually in the context of, "Why did that get published? It was dreadful!"), and I believe that if you all go vote, the cream of the book blogging world will rise to the top, also.

Thanks for putting Win a Book up near that cream layer, so to speak. Keep sending us those contest links -- we know it can be a pain to e-mail us, but it makes our busy lives that much easier. All you need to do, really, is send the link. We can do the rest.

And keep the feedback coming, too. If you'd like us to widen our focus to other things -- interviews, news of impending publications, anything book related -- be sure to tell us. This is your place as much as it is ours.

With thanks, hugs, and free postage (and extra contest entries)--

Susan (on behalf of the gang here)

PS -- don't forget to vote! Use this link.

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:39 AM 4 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers...

Come one, come all to Yankee Romance Reviewers on Monday September 8th
to talk with Michele Ann Young as she will be Guest Blogging for the
day.
In celebration of the launch of this book, Michele will offering two signed books to be drawn from among those who comment, a copy of the Lady Flees Her Lord and a copy of No Regrets.
I hope to see some of you there.

Use this link!

Labels: Michele Ann Young, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:02 AM 0 comments

A longtime (not that this blog is that old!) reader is also launching her first contest and we're pleased to tell you guys about it.

Luanne at A Bookworm's World has two copies of Shoot the Moon, written by Billie Letts. (Why is this book suddenly so popular?)

US and Canada only and no PO Boxes please. Be sure to leave contact information (but you should do that routinely anyway!), and enter by September 21.

Use this link.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Billie Letts

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:31 PM 0 comments

It's time for a new contest. I'm giving away a copy of Pharmakon by Dirk Wittenborn.

Contest runs from today through October 8th 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 recommend me a book or film either written or set in the 1950s.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back to the post.

Labels: 1950s, Dirk Wittenborn, fiction

# posted by pussreboots @ 12:55 PM 0 comments

It's still going on! Joy Nash's 50 books in 50 days hasn't ended yet!

Cheryl at Cheryl's Book Nook has an autographed ARC copy of Joy Nash's The Crossing. And it can be yours.

She sent us an e-mail about her contest, but no details...

Head on over to her place to check 'em out! Use this link.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Joy Nash

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:28 AM 0 comments

In this corner... it's Lori, in Lori's Reading Corner, with an autographed copy of Murder is Binding, written by Lorna Barrett. (Hey, Susan knows her! Sort of.)

This is a US-only contest. Sorry, gang. Lorna writes good stuff; I know you're disappointed (and you should be!)

You have until September 14, so get moving. And be sure to leave your contact information!!

Use this link.

Labels: Lorna Barrett

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:35 PM 0 comments

We've been seeing a lot of talk lately about Susan McBride's new YA novel, The Debs.

Here's an interesting guest blog over at one of my favorite group blogs, The Debutante Ball. Check it out, if you'd like.

Use this link.

Labels: Susan McBride

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:31 PM 0 comments

Hi everyone!

The Win a Book email is back in business, but the box is empty!

Now's the time to email if you've got any new giveaways to post.

Waiting to hear from you!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 11:11 AM 1 comments

Law of Attraction seekers...join me over at Breeni Books for a giveaway!

I'm giving away a junior version of positive intentions, Astro Socks by Leigh M. Le Creux.

Open to US residents, three ways to win, deadline is September 21st.

Don't forget to check the right sidebar while you're there for other giveaways you might be interested in!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 11:06 AM 1 comments

Looks like the Left Behind series has some competition, and Susan at Walking on Sunshine is spreading the word!

She's giving away a copy of Damien the Man by Ralph D. Nybakken.

Just leave her a comment, letting her know if you've read any of the Left Behind books.

Winner will be drawn September 19th.

No mention of geographical restrictions.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 10:52 AM 0 comments

Bookcrossing buddy CandieB at My Raves is hosting a giveaway for her copy of Wheeling the Deal: The Outrageous Legend of Gordon Zahler, Hollywood's Flashiest Quadriplegic by Chip Jacobs.

Read her review and leave a comment with your email address here or here by noon Central September 10.

This one's open to US residents.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 11:57 PM 0 comments

Author Meg Waite Clayton rules. Know that?

Here's why:

To celebrate the release of Joshua Henkin’s Matrimony in paperback and Jayne Pupek’s Tomato Girl, I’m doing a drawing for free autographed copies of each - one lucky reader will win both!

Use this link.

Labels: Jayne Pupek, Joshua Henkin, Meg Waite Clayton

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:32 PM 0 comments

I wanted to share this with you guys. It's a blog post by Joshua Henkin, author of Matrimony, which we've seen here as multiple copies of it have traded hands.

Henkin talks about how brutal the book business is. It's an interesting blog.

Use this link.

Labels: Joshua Henkin

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

Pat, over at Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, has a brief description of his latest give, so I can't tell you much more except to check it out yourself.

The book is called Misspent Youth, and it's written by Peter F. Hamilton. Pat has three copies to share.

Read the entry requirements carefully. Don't disqualify yourself.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, Peter F. Hamilton

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:29 PM 0 comments

Yep, if it's a set, it's got to be our friends at Fantasy Book Critic.

This time, it's three from Tobias S. Buckell, all set in the same universe. The three are:
Crystal Rain, Ragamuffin, and Sly Mongoose.

Sly Mongoose was released back on August 19, but really. It's never too late to start a great series. And as always, Robert has links to all sorts of related sites and information about these books.

Don't get your hopes up if you're not North American. This contest is restricted to North America only. You have until September 30.

Use this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Tobias S. Buckell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:53 PM 0 comments

Susan here!

I just wanted to let you guys know that the handy-dandy e-mail is down! The Tour Manager runs the West of Mars computer server and he had to take it offline for some upgrades. And then he had to go to his day job.

Yes, I've been miserable all day without mail. Yes, I've survived. And yes, I've gotten some nice writing done as a result of all this!

But if you've sent us e-mail today, please know that Breeni or I will get to it as soon as possible. If it bounced, try resending tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

Now I'm off to surf your blogs. Just in case...

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:40 PM 0 comments

The official nominations have been tallied and the voting has commenced for Book Blogger Appreciation Week!

Why don't you stop by right now and vote for your favorite blogs in each category?

I know I speak for everyone here at Win a Book, especially Susan, when I say that we're honored to be a final nominee!

Please consider voting for West of Mars - Win a Book! as the Most Altruistic blog if you feel we've helped send some good books your way!

Thanks for your support!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 10:53 AM 1 comments

September 6th through 12th is Educator Week at Books-A-Million.

All educators (that includes home schoolers) of students in preschool through 12th grade receive 25% off when you use your Books-A-Million Discount Card.

If you don't already have a card, my guess is the 25% discount will more than pay for the membership fee on most purchases.

So get what you need for your classroom!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 10:52 PM 0 comments

The Kea dropped into our inbox here with another first-time giveaway. I'm pumped by all you first-timers!

There are two prizes, so be sure to mention which you'd like.

The first is The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks. I haven't read it; the title leaves me with a most unfortunate mental image.

The second prize is The Red Queen, written by Margaret Drabble. (Can you tell a royal to wear sunscreen?)

The Kea provides links to her reviews of both books, so check them out.

There are a couple ways to earn entries, so take advantage of them, especially you who like to link reviews.

You have awhile on this one, but don't delay. The deadline is October 10 at midnight. That's a long time from now. Don't put it off or you'll forget and then you'll miss your chance.

Best of all, this is open to anyone in the world.

Use this link.

Labels: Margaret Drabble, Oliver Sacks, The Kea

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:03 PM 0 comments

This month at Patricia's Vampire Notes, you can enter her contest to win a copy of Acheron, Sherrilyn Kenyon's latest, hot new release.

But... here's the catch. You have to be an e-mail subscriber to the blog to win. But you have until September 30 to fix that!

Here's the link to check it out.

Labels: Patricia's Vampire Notes, Sherrilyn Kenyon

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:46 PM 0 comments

Okay, so I wish I'd found this sooner today, but I was busy!

Visit with Jennifer Estep, a writer I particularly like, over at a blog I particularly like, Simply Romance Reviews.

Here's the link!

Labels: Jennifer Estep, Simply Romance Reviews

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:41 PM 0 comments

Julie, one of our favorite Booking Mama-types**, also was kind enough to drop us an e-mail about her latest contest, for a book called Suspicious Minds. The author is Christy Barritt and yes, this looks right up Susan's alley...

What a great review Julie's written, so be sure to take the time to read it. It's right there, under your nose; don't scroll past it in your eagerness to snatch this book out from Susan's yearning hands, okay?

This is a US and Canada only contest, and you don't have very long: only until September 12. Don't delay.

Use this link.

**That's saying a lot because most of us here at Win a Book are of this variety. Booking Mamas, that is.

Labels: Booking Mama, Christy Barritt

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:46 PM 0 comments

Yet another first-time book sharer! Is there something in the water? This is the third one I've posted so far today and believe me, I am NOT complaining. You guys make it very easy when you use our handy-dandy e-mail.

Anyway, it's BermudaOnion's Weblog who's hosting this giveaway, which is coming right from the author, herself. (thanks, author!)

The book is called Tomato Girl, and the generous author is Jayne Pupek. She's even going to autograph it for you before mailing it (because, you know, it's hard to autograph a book AFTER she's mailed it). But because authors aren't made of money (trust me!), this is a US-only contest.

You have until September 6, so get moving. Read Bermudaonion's review (you have to click through to it, but she loved the book so you know it'll be a worthwhile time investment) and be sure to take advantage of those extra entries!

Enter via this link.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Jayne Pupek

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:39 PM 0 comments

Hey, someone go tell my friend Frigga about this; she's never heard of the series!

Yes, it's more Stephanie Meyer. Why? 'Cause no one can get enough!

It's a copy of The Host, and it's being given by the very nice Wendy from Wendy's Minding Spot. Unfortunately, this is a US-only contest. But you can enter multiple ways.

You have until September 30 to enter, with the winner being announced on October 1. But you're not going to wait. Are you?

Use this link.

Labels: Stephanie Meyer, Wendy's Minding Spot

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:32 PM 0 comments

Jaime at Confessions of a Bibliophile dropped us an e-mail, also (It was a VERY big day for e-mail, and for that, we thank you!). She's also doing her very first giveaway (and for that, we thank you, Jaime!).

Her book is A Paragon of Virtue (ARC copy), written by Christian von Ditfurth.

Jaime provides a link to her review, so you can see what the book is about and what she thought of it. Go on and click over; you'll be glad you did.

You have until September 10 to enter and she doesn't have mailing restrictions... she does have extra entry options, though!

Enter via this link.

Labels: Christian von Ditfurth, Confessions of a Bibliophile

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:26 PM 0 comments

Michele -- Only One L dropped a note into our inbox yesterday. It seems that she's been contacted by the lovely folk at Hachette, who have given her permission to give away five copies of Billie Letts' Shoot the Moon.

The give is only for the US and Canada -- no PO Boxes. Sorry gang, but that's the publisher's rule and since they are being kind enough to pay for the postage to the winner, they get to make the rules.

You have until September 16 to enter. But really. Why wait? You're no Scarlett O'Hara!

Enter via this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Michele -- Only One L

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:18 PM 0 comments

I love it when bloggers get involved and begin sharing books. Heck, I just like it when bloggers talk about books.

I got an e-mail from Veronika from God-Writing, asking me to spread the word about a book she'd like to share with someone. The book is a slightly used copy of The Princess and the Goblin, written by George MacDonald.

You have until September 15 to drop in and check out what Veronika's added to the mix: a chance to win a bonus prize for blogging about the contest. Pretty cool...

Enter via this link.

Labels: Geoge MacDonald, God-Writing

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:14 PM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviews:

Come one, come all to Yankee Romance Reviewers on Thursday September 4th
to talk with Linda Winstead Jones as she will be Guest Blogging for the
day.
Linda will be having a wonderful giveaway of a book and a tote.
I hope to see some of you there.

To drop on by, use this link.

Labels: Linda Winstead Jones, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:55 AM 0 comments

Over at Blood of the Muse, there's a cool give happening. It's a futuristic political thriller called Quantico, written by Greg Bear. And it's signed!

It's open to all, until September 30. But be sure to follow the directions carefully so you're not disqualified.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Greg Bear

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:49 AM 0 comments

Man, this joint is jumping today (which is sort of too bad 'cause I have books to write, people!).

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has another neat one for us. It's called The Court of the Air, and it's written by Stephen Hunt. He's got FIVE sets of Hunt's first two books in this series, The Court of the Air and The Kingdom Beyond the Waves.

If you could pick books based on title alone, I'd be in line for these two. Great titles.

Anyway, Pat's got a Q&A with Mr. Hunt up, so check it out. As always, follow Pat's entry directions carefully.

Use this link.

Labels: Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, Stephen Hunt

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:09 PM 0 comments

Yeah, so my other blog has turned me into an EntreCard dropper. And as I am making my daily return visits, I came across this contest. Figured I'd share it with you.

Dr. Hal W. Lanse is a name you may recognize now; we've posted other contests involving his book, Read Well, Think Well, before.

PlotDogPress has a copy for you. And a really good point: we all want our kids to read. And the kid next door, too. As readers, this is something we should all rally behind: getting kids to read.

Anyway, go enter the contest over there and see what Dr. Lanse has to say. You have until 29 September, and I'm not seeing any mailing restrictions...

Enter via this link.

Labels: Hal W. Lanse, Plot Dog Press

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:02 PM 0 comments

Robert at Fantasy Book Critic has another set to share. Check this out, in his own words:

In support of the September 30, 2008 US release of Charlie Huston’s “Every Last Drop”, the fourth volume in the author’s Joe Pitt Casebooks series, Ballantine Books has agreed to give away THREE SETS of Charlie Huston’s Joe Pitt novels including copies of “Already Dead”, “No Dominion”, “Half the Blood of Brooklyn” and “Every Last Drop”!!!

Unfortunately, this is restricted to North American Residents only. You have until September 30 to enter.

Use this link.

Labels: Charlie Huston, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:54 PM 0 comments

Wow. I surfed onto this new-to-me site called Mainly Mystery Contests!!

I think I found them at a good time because they are giving away twenty four cozy mysteries. (Cozies are the shorter type with a sleuth who's usually an amateur, and the blood, violence, and gore all happen off the page.)

This isn't going to be an easy win. You'll have to sort through the blog's archives to find the answers to a set of questions. But once you do... twenty four books to check out. That's twenty four potential new friends.

Read more about it via this link.

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

BookRoomReviews has FIVE copies of Confessions of a Contractor, written by Richard Murphy, to give away.

She's got links to reviews of this book -- and one to her new contest page. I guess you'll get all the details there.

Check out the post via this link.

Labels: BookroomReviews, Richard Murphy

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:43 PM 0 comments

Natasha over at Maw Books has a great review of the new novel, The Debs. In fact, she'll have a few more things to say to author Susan McBride over the next few days, so you'll want to keep an eye on her.

She's also including two signed copies of The Debs (compliments of Ms. McBride) in Natasha's month-long Darfur awareness campaign. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on that, although there's also a link on Natasha's blog if you can't wait.

Read it all via this link.

Labels: Maw Books, Susan McBride

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:33 PM 0 comments

Do you like to read Harlequins? Would you like to read them in a mobile format?

eReader.com sure hopes so. To celebrate their release of eReader Version 1.2, they're offering three free e-books (however, they must have a credit card on file to release the unlock feature).

The free offerings are:
Risque Business by Tawny Weber
The Tycoon's Very Personal Assistant, by Heidi Rice
His Expectant Ex, by Catherine Mann

Of course, while you're there, you may as well take a look around and see what other goodies you can stick on that charge card of yours...

Be sure, though, that you do it before September 12. That's when the free books turn into ... well, not pumpkins, but something requiring money.

Use this link.

Labels: Free

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

It's time to announce the next book giveaway here at Puss Reboots: A Book Review a Day. This time it's The Mental Environment by Bob Gebelein.

Contest runs from today through October 4th 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 nonfiction book.
For extra credit you can:
a) include your blog's URL
b) blog about the contest and link back here.

Labels: Bob Gebelein, nonfiction

# posted by pussreboots @ 11:44 AM 0 comments

I really should have gotten around to reading this book sooner, because it's an amazing story!

Now that I finally have the review up, stop by and comment for your chance to win my copy of Forgive Me by Amanda Eyre Ward.

Subscribe to the Breeni Books email list for a second entry.

Blog about it for a third.

Open to US residents.

Good luck!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 10:41 PM 0 comments

Mia King is celebrating today. You see, her second novel, Sweet Life, was released today, and release days are always important things.

Why don't you help her celebrate? Drop on in at her website and offer her congratulations on her publication day.

You never know what you'll find...

Visit via this link.

Labels: Mia King

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:25 PM 2 comments

From those awesome folk at Fantasy Book Critic:

In support of the September 30, 2008 US release of the new books from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, HarperCollins has agreed to give away THREE SETS of both Neil Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book” and Terry Pratchett’s “Nation”!!!

Open to ANYONE. But you have to enter by September 30.

Don't wait. Use this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:22 PM 0 comments

I know. Katrina posts these on Monday nights, but often, I'm off the computer for the day by the time she does. Sorry about that, gang.

Anyway, at Stone Soup this week, Katrina has a copy of one of her favorite books from last summer: Lottery, written by Patricia Wood.

Leave her a comment by next Sunday, noonish (Pacific Time) and maybe this book will be yours to fall in love with, too.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Patricia Wood, Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:09 PM 0 comments

I know I've mentioned other contests involving Doreen Orion's Queen of the Road. It's one of those books that has staying power, which is always nice to see in this age of moving on to find the next gem.

And pretty uniformly, people have been loving this book. My favorite comments have also been fairly common: I have very little in common with the author, but I loved the book.

Curious about the fuss? Want to see what it's all about?

Stephanie, over at Stephanie's Written Word, has an extra copy that was sent to her by the publisher. (She also posts links to other reviews! Thanks, Stephanie!) If you'd like it, leave her a comment before next Monday, Sept. 8. You can also blog about the contest and get another entry, too.

Read all about it via this link.

Labels: Doreen Orion, Stephanie's Written Word

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:02 PM 0 comments

Okay, I'll admit I haven't been able to transition my interest from Doctor Who to Torchwood like I thought I would.

The plot and action is just not grabbing my attention.

But...that hottie Captain Jack keeps my attention any day of the week. Seriously.

Anyway, if you're a Torchwood (or Captain Jack) fan, SF Signal is giving away five copies of the Torchwood The Official Magazine Yearbook.

Send them an email by September 14th. Read this post for details.

Open to US/Canadian residents.

# posted by Breeni Books @ 3:27 PM 0 comments

Eco-Libris is doing some amazing environmental work, balancing out thousands of books worth of tree-harvested pages with brand new saplings.

Right now, they're also giving you a chance to win a review copy of On Empty by Bill Roth.

To enter, leave them a comment...

about your thoughts on nuclear energy and whether you are in favor of wider use of this option or not. Submissions are accepted until Saturday, September 6, 12PM EST. The winner will be announced the following day.

I'm getting my entry in!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 3:04 PM 0 comments

Didn't get enough of Sara Reinke last week, when she stopped in at Yankee Romance Reviewers?

Well, go on back over. Not only does she have more to say, she lists her appearances for the upcoming while. Check it out!

Labels: Sara Reinke

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:55 PM 0 comments

To celebrate the release of Jennifer Estep's new novel, Jinx, she's got a lot happening.

For starters, over at her blog, she's got a contest going with some wicked good prizes. If you haven't been reading her Bigtime series, now is the time to start.

Check out these prizes:

1) An autographed copy of Karma Girl (mass market)

2) An autographed copy of Karma Girl (trade paperback)

3) An autographed copy of Hot Mama (mass market)

4) An autographed copy of Hot Mama (trade paperback)

5) Autographed copies of Karma Girl and Hot Mama (trade paperback)

6) Autographed copies of Karma Girl and Hot Mama (mass market)

7) A Karma Girl T-shirt and autographed copy of Karma Girl (mass market)

8) A Hot Mama T-shirt and an autographed copy of Hot Mama (mass market)

All of the above come with autographed bookmarks, of course. Because you can never have too many bookmarks.

In interests of full peer pressure, Susan already owns most of this stuff. Yeah, she's a bit of a fan girl.

She'd like you to join her in this endeavor. It's really a lot of fun. AND, Jennifer has a new and fresh way for you to enter the contest, too.

Is there more to come?

Quite probably.

Check out the contest via this link.

And a shameless plug: Jennifer stopped by my place this morning and we chatted music. Come on by and see what she has to say.

Labels: Jennifer Estep

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:26 PM 0 comments

Where can you get better children's book reviews than from a children's librarian?

That's why I am a fan of 100 Scope Notes.

Right now, Travis at Scope Notes is giving away two great books: Spud by John van de Ruit and Horse Song by Ted and Betsy Lewin.

Send him an email by tomorrow, September 3rd, for your chance to win!

And check out the creative way he's going to pick a winner!

# posted by Breeni Books @ 1:27 PM 0 comments

Just popped into my inbox...

Macmillan Books is really getting behind Chelsea Cain's new book, Sweetheart. They are giving away 10 copies of this new thriller -- but you have to live in the US or DC. As in District of Columbia, not as in DC Comics or something like that (not that anyone lives in DC Comics, but it's the best I could think of on the fly).

Let me know if any of you win.

Use this entry link.

Labels: Chelsea Cain

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:18 PM 0 comments

Joy over at Joystory -- a longtime blog buddy, reader of Susan's main blog, and friend -- dropped us an e-mail today, asking us to mention that she's got one of the latest boxes from Hachette Books for up to five lucky readers.

Here are the books:

l journaling of a woman obsessed with freedom of body, mind & spirit.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Hachette Book Group Back to School Giveaway: Win Ten Books!

I am authorized to select up to 5 winners of this entire box of 10 books!
Please see rules of contest below the list of books.

1. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World By Vicky Myron , Bret Witter $19.99

2. The Book of Calamities: Five Questions About Suffering and Its MeaningBy Peter Trachtenberg $23.99

3. Say You're One of Them By Uwem Akpan $23.99

4. Bo's Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership By Bo Schembechler , John Bacon $13.99

5. Knowing Right from Wrong: A Christian Guide to Conscience By Fr. Thomas D. Williams $19.99

6. Titanic's Last Secrets: The Further Adventures of Shadow Divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler By Brad Matsen $27.99

7. A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative By Roger von Oech (25th Anniversary) $16.99

8. Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs To Know By John Maxwell $9.95

9. The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance By Polly Young-Eisendrath $25.99

10. Roads to Quoz: An American Mosey By William Least Heat-Moon $27.99

Yowie. What a selection!

Please read the rules of entry carefully, and follow them even more carefully. Joy likes to make sure she's thorough in all she does, so following the rules will help her immensely.

Since the books are coming directly from Hachette, this contest is restricted to the US and Canada only (No PO Boxes. Bummer, I know).

You have until September 11 to enter, but why wait? Joy wants to meet you. She's got extra chance to enter, too.

Here's the link.

Labels: Hachette Giveaway, Joystory

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:44 AM 2 comments

Robert at Fantasy Book Critic gets some of the best gives. I know, I know. I keep saying this. But it's true, darn it!

This time, he's got a set of books by Peter F. Hamilton. The two books are The Dreaming Void and The Temporal Void, and in typical Fantasy Book Critic, he's also got all the background of these books and the author that you'd ever want.

This contest is open to anyone. You fantasy lovers, take advantage.

And now for the bad news... this contest is open until 3 OCTOBER. You may forget you entered!

But you like to be surprised. Go on over to Fantasy Book Critic via this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Peter F. Hamilton

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:43 PM 1 comments

Do you follow the Simply Romance Reviews blog? I found it a few weeks ago and have been lurking.

Good thing. Tonight, author Francis Ray has posted a link to a free download of her fiction. This is a short story that bridges two of the families Ms. Ray writes about. Sounds like you'll get a good feel for her fictional world from it.

Also, if you pop over to her site, she's got some giveaways happening...

(drool alert on her site; man, the Cover Gods were KIND to her! Wow!)

All those links above will take you to cool places. Click 'em all.

Labels: Francis Ray

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:38 PM 2 comments

Pat at Pat's Fantasy Hotlist is at it again.

He's got a copy The Hero of the Ages, written by Brandon Sanderson. No, wait. Let me be more specific: he's got three copies.

Enter via this link. Be sure to follow his directions! (and yes, mention us nuts at Win a Book, will ya?)

Labels: Brandon Sanderson, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:31 PM 0 comments

Lenore, over at Presenting Lenore, has a cool giveaway happening. She's got a signed copy to share with the most impassioned plea to read this book.

I know you guys are clever (and if one of you wins and drops us an e-mail, we'll mention here at Win a Book, too. Just because I KNOW you're all clever!), so have fun with it.

Oh, yeah. The book is called Far World: Water Keep, and it's written by J. Scott Savage. That's important to know, now, isn't it? Especially since this isn't the first time you've seen Mr. Savage's name here on Win a Book.

Btw, this is the first in a series. It's always best to get in on the ground floor of a new series, for a bunch of reasons. The biggest of those reasons is that when you get to book 2 or even 3, you'll know what's going on.

(Yeah, Susan's getting cheeky. You love it. You know you do.)

Enter by Saturday, September 6 via this link.

Labels: J. Scott Savage, Presenting Lenore

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:20 PM 0 comments

I got an e-mail from PopinFresh, who blogs over at Popin's Lair. To celebrate her 100th post (Yay, Popin!), she's giving away a copy of Zodiac, written by Robert Graysmith.

She says it's in perfect condition. I am sure that means she's one of us who read a book gently...

This contest is a US/Canada only contest, but she promises to have one next week that'll be open world-wide. Let's hold her to that (but that does NOT mean you non-North Americans can enter this one!).

You have until September 15 at midnight EST. But why wait? Enter via this link.

Labels: Popin's Lair, Robert Graysmith

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:14 PM 0 comments

I just got e-mail from Melanie Lynne Hauser's people (yes! She has people!!) that I wanted to share with you.

If you have (or will be) posted a review of Jumble Pie, please let us know and we will link to it from the author's website. Jumble Pie has been such a success that we will be issuing a formal press release in a few weeks...which will increase traffic to the site and send visitors to your review.

E-mail: Greenapplepub at earthlink dot net.

Labels: Melanie Lynne Hauser

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:11 PM 0 comments

S. Krishna at S. Krishna's Books dropped me an e-mail to say she has a lovely ARC she received from author Christine Son. The book is called Off the Menu, and now that S. has read it, she's ready to pass it along to a new friend.

US and Canada only, guys. Sorry.

You have one week, until September 8. At midnight. (Greenwich Mean Time?)

And yes, you have to check back with her to see if you're the winner. I know, I know. It's more work for you. But you're motivated. I mean, heck, it's a BOOK!

There is a link in the sidebar that'll take you to the review. Check it.

Enter via this link.

Labels: Christine Son, S. Krishna

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:06 PM 0 comments

Alea, our Pop Culture Junkie, wound up with two copies of Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife. Okay, both are ARC copies, but if you're a Sittenfeld fan, that won't matter.

This is a US-only give. Sorry, folks.

But you have until September 14 to enter; that's two weeks. In that time, surely you can think up the title of your most-anticipated fall release. Alea would like to hear about it.

There are also other chances to gain entries. Read the rules carefully!

Read her review via this link.

And enter via this one.

Labels: Curtis Sittenfeld, Pop Culture Junkie

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:00 PM 2 comments

West of Mars -- Win a Book!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Book Auction

Interview: Elizabeth McCracken

More Matrimony

Simple Little Words

An Exact Replica: Another chance!

Books-A-Million Discount Code

Swapna Krishna Books

A Lion Among Men

Fantasy Book Critic

Autumn Book Giveaway

An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination

Monday, September 29, 2008

The Lace Reader

Any Given Doomsday

A Jolly Good Fellow by Stephen Masse

Interview with Rowena Cherry

The Shape of Mercy

Matrimony

Dream in Color

The Accidental Human

Guest Blogger: Marie Force

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Interview with Rachel Caine

Calling you Stephanie Meyer fans!

All the Numbers

Saturday, September 27, 2008

New Rules at J. Kaye's

The Intelligencer by Leslie Silbert

Friday, September 26, 2008

A Katrina Moment

The Crossing

Let the Right One In

Guest Blogger: Melissa Mayhue

Multireal

Thursday, September 25, 2008

The Self-Esteem Trap

Guest Blogger: Marta Acosta

Guest Blogger: Loucinda McGary

Guest Blogger: Adrian Phoenix

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

At a Loss for Words

Rush Home Road

Lion's Pride by Debbie Jordan

Last chance entry!

The Immortals

Free from author Ginn Hale

Broad Street

Happy Birthday!

Matrimony

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Interview: Kendra Leigh Castle

Family UNplanning

The Smart One and the Pretty One

The Smart One and the Pretty One

Testimony

Mark your Calendars!

Banned Book Week!

This Week at Stone Soup...

Matrimony

Monday, September 22, 2008

You've Been Warned

The Heretic Queen

Eat Me

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

Mister Sandman

Matrimony

Guest Blogger: Jen Holling

Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Remains of the Dead

Can you Read French?

Bookcloseouts Moola

This Week At Amberkatze's...

Blogging for Darfur gives

The Professors' Wives' Club

Book of Lies

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Discipline

Pick Your Prize!