West of Mars -- Win a Book!: January 2009

Guest Blogger - Sharon Ashwood & Contest at Sidhe Vicious Reviews.

Sharon Ashwood, the author of Ravenous, an up-coming Urban Fantasy release, is on Sidhe Vicious Reviews to guest blog!

They also have a contest to win a signed copy of Ms. Ashwood’s Ravenous! The winner will be picked February 11th.

Click here to read this blog and enter.

Labels: Sharon Ashwood, Sidhe Vicious Reviews

# posted by Bridget @ 7:12 PM 0 comments

This time, Booking Mama is giving away a copy of The Ultramind Solution by Mark Hyman, M.D. If you'd like to win a copy of this book, please leave a comment with your e-mail address. Open to US and Canadian mailing addresses only.

Use this link for more info.

Labels: Booking Mama, Mark Hyman MD

# posted by Bridget @ 6:22 PM 0 comments

Living the Vida Lola by Misa Ramirez from Free Book Friday. 4 Signed Copies will be given away on February 6, 2009. Stop by and sign up to win.

Click here.

Labels: Free Book Friday, Misa Ramirez

# posted by Bridget @ 6:19 PM 0 comments

From Presenting Lenore: The Read Carpet is a podcast made by an assortment of bloggers to talk about their favorite subject - YA literature. It was put together by Adele and has a rotating roster of contributers including Lenore and some of the most awesome bloggers around. They are planning to have two episodes a month and you'll hear from Lenore every other episode if all goes well. This time, she will discuss dystopian fiction.

Click here to read about it on Presenting Lenore.

Use this link for the official The Read Carpet Podcast site to listen to Lenore and other bloggers discuss YA books.

Labels: Presenting Lenore, The Read Carpet

# posted by Bridget @ 6:07 PM 1 comments

Another Book Giveaway via Cheryl's Book Nook. There will be 5 lucky winners. You have probably heard the name Dan Simmons, he is the author of The Terror and the most recent novel Drood. This giveaway is for The Terror.

You know the drill. Open to US and Canada only and no PO Boxes. Must
leave a email address.

Click here to enter and for ideas to get you more entries.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Dan Simmons

# posted by Bridget @ 2:47 PM 0 comments

Cheryl's Book Nook is also giving away 5 copies of The Italian Lover by Robert Hellenga. Don'tcha just love these promos?

Click here.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Robert Hellenga

# posted by Bridget @ 2:42 PM 0 comments

5 copies (paperback) of The Italian Lover by Robert Hellenga are up for grabs at Peeking Between the Pages. It is open to US and Canadian residents only, no PO boxes. Winner will be drawn on February 14th.

Click here for more details.

Labels: Peeking Between the Pages, Robert Hellenga

# posted by Bridget @ 2:38 PM 0 comments

A Bookworm's World has 5 copies of The Italian Lover by Robert Hellenga up for grabs until Feb 21. Just comment to be entered. The usual applies - Canada and US, no po boxes please.

Use this link.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Robert Hellenga

# posted by Bridget @ 2:34 PM 1 comments

Worldwide giveaway of an ARC copy of The Charlemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry at Confessions of a Bibliophile. Contest is open until next Thursday night (that's February 5th), and there's 4 ways to enter.

Click here for more info..

Labels: Confessions of a Bibliophile, Steve Berry

# posted by Bridget @ 2:29 PM 0 comments

Win a SET of Mike Carey’s Felix Castor novels including the new book “Thicker Than Water” at Fantasy Book Critic.

In support of the March 5, 2009 UK publication of Mike Carey’s new Felix Castor novel “Thicker Than Water”, Orbit UK has agreed to give away TWO SETS of all four Felix Castor novels including copies of “The Devil You Know”, “Vicious Circle”, “Dead Men's Boots” and the new book “Thicker Than Water”!!!

Open to everyone outside the U.S. Giveaway ends Thursday, March 5, 2009 – 11:59AM PST.

Use this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Mike Carey

# posted by Bridget @ 8:46 AM 0 comments

Melody Thomas is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Friday January 30th. Stop by and read her article about "Victorian Romance". For the contest Melody will be doing a giveaway of Wild and Wicked in Scotland to one commenter so leave a question or comment about her article and your email addy to be entered.

Click here.

Labels: Melody Thomas, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:42 AM 0 comments

Today is the official 1 Week Anniversary of For The Love of Books and they are celebrating with an ARC giveaway of 3 copies of Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Contest runs until February 15.

Click here.

Labels: For The Love of Books, Laurie Halse Anderson

# posted by Bridget @ 8:35 AM 0 comments

The Magician's Book by Laura Miller Review and Giveaway at Tara's View on Books.

Leave a comment on her blog telling her what you like about Narnia.

Use this link.

Labels: Laura Miller, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Bridget @ 8:29 AM 0 comments

Over at Confessions of a Real Librarian, she just reviewed The Laws of Harmony by Judith R. Hendricks.

HarperCollins is giving away 5 copies through her blog!! Just leave a
comment with a valid email address to enter. Open to US residents only.
Last day to enter is February 9, winners to be chosen on February 10!

Use this link.

Labels: Confessions of a Real Librarian, Judith R. Hendricks

# posted by Bridget @ 4:35 PM 0 comments

More from Fantasy Book Critic: Win a set of Chris Roberson’s "Three Unbroken”, “The Dragon’s Nine Sons” (MMPB) and “Dawn of War II” (Warhammer 40,000).

For all the details, click here.

Labels: Chris Roberson, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Bridget @ 4:32 PM 0 comments

Win a set of Carrie Vaughn’s Kitty Norville novels including the new books Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand & Kitty Raises Hell, via Fantasy Book Critic.

Giveaway open to US and Canadian residents only; ends March 1st.

Use this link.

Labels: Carrie Vaughn, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Bridget @ 4:27 PM 0 comments

Snapshot by Ryan O'Reilly - Review & giveaway at Tara's View on Books.

Click here to enter. Don't forget to read about all the other ways you can get extra entries!

Labels: Ryan O'Reilly, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Bridget @ 4:22 PM 0 comments

Nope, you're not losing it. You might think you are in another second, when it sinks in that you can download FOR FREE a large number of books from Harlequin, as they celebrate sixty years of reading.

Sixty years.

Okay, I don't feel old anymore.

You can grow old with this bonanza of goodies, though. SIXTEEN books are being offered to you. For free.

That's right!

Go check it out. Have some fun. Read a romance. You know you like to!

Use this link.

Labels: Free

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

Dawn at She is Too Fond of Books is spreading the word about soon-to-be debut author Sarah Pekkanen, who wants to give away a book written by Jennifer Weiner, Jodi Picoult, or Lisa Tucker. (It sounds like you'll get to pick which book)

You'll have to sign up for Ms. Pekkanen's newsletter to gain entry, though.

Still, maybe we're hearing about The Next Big Author. Why take the chance of not being first on the bandwagon?

Dawn and Sarah draw a winner on February 7. There seem to be no geographical restrictions, so jump on in!

Hopefully Sarah Pekkanen is an author we're only getting started talking about around here.

Use this link.

Labels: Sarah Pekkanen, She is Too Fond of Books

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

Our friend S. Krishna dropped us a line. She's got a copy of Midori by Moonlight, written by Wendy Tokunaga. It's even S's first five-star review of the year!

This is her copy; she had a hard time finding it in stores (so be sure to ask for it to be ordered, folks!) and wanted to make it easier for someone to get their hands on.

She'd like you to leave a comment including a mention of a book you've had a hard time getting your hands on.

This is a US and Canada only contest, folks. Sorry.

You have until February 8. Use this link.

Labels: Swapna Krishna, Wendy Tokunaga

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:20 PM 0 comments

Another day of surfing while taking a break from writing has turned up the Online Publicist, who has five copies of Bible Illuminated to share.

This is an international contest! (Yay, Online Publicist!) and you have until February 1 to enter. That's this upcoming Sunday for those of you as date-challenged as I am.

Use this link. Tell them I sent you.

Labels: Bible Illuminated, Online Publicist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:05 PM 0 comments

Hey, all you Facebook users, have I got a discussion group for you. And a slew of books, to boot!

From their site:

We are thrilled to announce that you will have the opportunity every month this year to enter to win a variety of the new compelling titles from the most talented voices in women's fiction. One lucky entrant will win a complete set of books including Shop Smart, Save More, The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl, Shelter Me, Love on the Line, Sin No More, Bring on the Blessings, Mermaids in the Basement, and A Dangerous Affair. It’s enough to keep you reading all month long! Ten second prize winners will receive a copy of Shelter Me and a copy of Love on the Line. Finally five third prize winners will receive our latest fiction favorite, Shelter Me. Once you’ve read and enjoyed, please join us and contribute to the discussion at the Avon Books Reading Group on Facebook.

Whoa! Great stuff, huh?

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Avon Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:03 PM 0 comments

Gautami has fired up her Reading Room with an interview with the dually-named Brant Randall/Bruce Cook. After reading his (their?) Blood Harvest, she had questions.

The author was kind enough to answer them. It's an interesting interview, so kick back and check it out.

Here's the link.

Labels: Brant Randall, Bruce Cook, Gautami

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:11 AM 0 comments

Have you guys been over to the Gothic Asylum Reviews yet? What a cool header! (I love Italianate architecture. Long story why.)

Anyway, it's my pleasure to meet this new book blog by posting a give for a copy of Scarpetta, by Patricia Cornwell.

Leave a comment including the titles of other books that are similar, and you can be entered for a chance to win. You have until February 1.

Here's the link.

Labels: Gothic Asylum, Patricia Cornwell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:04 AM 0 comments

To My Senses by Alexandrea Weis is being given away at Diary of an Eccentric. Alexandrea Weis is offering 5 copies of her book!

You can read the review here.

Use this link to read about the giveaway.

PS: This giveaway is open internationally.

Labels: Alexandrea Weis, Diary of an Eccentric

# posted by Bridget @ 8:13 AM 0 comments

Anne Mallory is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Thursday January 29th. Stop by and read her article about her "TV Plots We Love". For the contest Anne will be doing a giveaway of one of her books to one commentor (winners choice) so leave a question or comment about her article and your email addy to be entered.

Use this link.

Labels: Anne Mallory, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:09 AM 0 comments

Minds Alive on the Shelves has a giveaway coming up. Today, Thursday January 29th, they have a guest post from Emily Bryan and one lucky commenter will win a copy of her new book, Vexing the Viscount.

Please stop by here to read and comment.

Labels: Emily Bryan, Minds Alive on the Shelves

# posted by Bridget @ 8:00 AM 0 comments

Win-It Wednesday: Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates on Melissa Walker: The Blog.

To enter, click here.

Labels: Melissa Walker, Richard Yates

# posted by Bridget @ 7:27 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama is just thrilled to share this wonderful giveaway with all of you! She has a copy of the book Nana Star by Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice and a Nana Star doll to give to one lucky reader.

Click here.

Labels: Booking Mama, Elena Patrice, Elizabeth Stills

# posted by Bridget @ 3:02 PM 0 comments

Win a copy of Adrian Tchaikovsky's Dragonfly Falling, sequel to his fantasy debut Empire in Black and Gold, at Pat's Fantasy Hotlist.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Adrian Tchaikovsky, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Bridget @ 2:56 PM 0 comments

Leah Braemel is over at I do not want to wait, I want the book now ... It's an interview of Leah and commenters will get a chance at a free copy of Private Property.

Check out this great interview here and enter to win!

Labels: I Do Not Want to Wait, Leah Braemel

# posted by Bridget @ 10:45 AM 0 comments

Monie's just posted her Beat the Reaper Audio CD giveaway at Reading With Monie.

a.. Win one of 3 audio copies (open worldwide).
b.. Contest open until 9:00pm CST 2/5/09
c.. Fill out form to win, extra entries available

Click here.

Labels: Josh Bazell, Reading with Monie

# posted by Bridget @ 10:40 AM 0 comments

Lynsay Sands is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers today, Wednesday January 28th. Stop by and read her interview and excert about her new book "The Devil Of The Highlands". Okay Everyone, Lynsay will be doing a giveaway of one of her books so leave a question or comment about the interview or her book and your email addy to be entered.

Use this link.

Labels: Lynsay Sands, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 10:36 AM 0 comments

Fantasy Book Critic has a cool duo to share -- two signed sets from Mark Henry. The books are Happy Hour of the Damned, and Road Trip of the Living Dead. They look, from their cover art, like many of the other urban fantasy books you've encountered on this blog. Check 'em out.

You have until February 24 and yep, it's open worldwide.

Use this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, Mark Henry

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:34 PM 0 comments

From Fresh Ink Books, a giveaway of an ARC copy of My Father's Paradise by Ariel Sabar has been posted.

Entry is open worldwide until Sunday, February 8, 2009.

Use this link to read the review and enter.

Labels: Ariel Sabar, Fresh Ink Books

# posted by Bridget @ 4:24 PM 0 comments

Win a set of T.A. Pratt’s Marla Mason novels including copies of Blood Engines, Poison Sleep, Dead Reign, and the new book Spell Games via Fantasy Book Critic.

So please read the rules and completely fill out the form to enter! Open to Anyone. Giveaway ends Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

Use this link.

Labels: Fantasy Book Critic, T.A. Pratt

# posted by Bridget @ 4:19 PM 0 comments

Peeking Between the Pages has a giveaway of their gently read, signed copy of My Splendid Concubine by Lloyd Lofthouse up today. The giveaway is open worldwide and they'll draw for a winner on Monday, February 2.

The link is here.

Labels: Lloyd Lofthouse, Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Bridget @ 4:15 PM 0 comments

From Stone Soup: something a little different. One of their favorite authors is Connie Willis. So for next week: Stone Soup will give one lucky winner the Connie Willis book of his/her choice.

To enter, just comment with the name of the Connie Willis book you’d like to read. Next Monday, stop back at Stone Soup to see if she's pulled your name from one of her hats. Contest open to anyone on the planet who has access to reliable mail service.

Click here for more info.

Labels: Connie Willis, Stone Soup

# posted by Bridget @ 4:09 PM 0 comments

Have you been upset that you didn't win any of the 100+ copies of Sundays at Tiffany's, written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet?

Well, TV and Book Addict has your solution. There's five copies up for grabs over there, so if you've been wondering what the fuss is about, head on over for your chance to find out.

As usual, US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.

You have until February 1.

Use this link.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, TV and Book Addict

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:57 AM 0 comments

Loni at Writing Canvas has a sweet-looking book. It's called Questions from Little Hearts, written by Kathleen Long Bostrum. In fact, as I'm looking over Loni's post, it's quite a charming book!

You have until February 2 to enter, and it's for US and Canada only, please.

Use this link.

Labels: Kathleen Long Bostrum, Writing Canvas

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:53 AM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Heidi Betts is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Tuesday
January 27th. Stop by and read her interview and excert about her new book "Tangled Up In Love".
Answer Heidi’s question or comment on her interview and leave the answer and your email addy in the comment section as she will offer a free book from her backlist to three winners from today’s visit. Hope to see you there.

Use this link.

Labels: Heidi Betts, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:50 AM 0 comments

Susan's kids are off from school today. She's getting punchy. Go figure.

Anyway, Tara's View on Books has a TON more to offer you. Ready?

The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters, by Lorraine Lopez
Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya
The Hummingbird's Daughter, by Luis Alberto Urrea
Brownsville Stories, by Oscar Casares
Eco-Friendly Families, by Helen Coronato
Be Strong and Curvaceous, by Shelley Adina
One Extraordinary Day, by Harold Myra
The Adventures of Songha, the Amazing Savannah Cat, by Linda R. Caterine
Nourishment from the Word, by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

Whew. Nine books! You can win any of these; just leave Tara a comment (one comment per title). Lots of ways for extra entries, too, including meeting some new folks.

You have until February 10. And yes, you can tell Tara something wonderful to earn an entry. How cool is that????

I'm not sure if this is open worldwide; if you're not Canadian, you might want to mention that to Tara.

Use this link.

Labels: Harold Myra, Helen Coronato, Jr., Kenneth L. Gentry, Linda R. Caterine, Lorraine Lopez, Luis Alberto Urrea, Oscar Casares, Rudolfo Anaya, Shelley Adina, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:15 PM 0 comments

Tara, at Tara's View on Books, must have been saving up books for the Bloggy Giveaways that are happening this week.

Now she's got a copy of This Side of Heaven, written by Karen Kingsbury.

You have until February 1 to enter via a variety of ways. It's open to anyone, anywhere.

Use this link.

Labels: Karen Kingsbury, Tara's View on Books

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

Tara's View on Books has another copy of Rock Bottom to share. How do I know she's got ANOTHER???

'cause her first one showed up in my mailbox today. I'm already reading it, too.

If you're into rock and roll -- and who isn't, in this age of Guitar Hero and Rock Band -- you may dig this book. Or maybe I'm biased.

Anyway, come read along with me.

This contest is open to ANYONE. (Whoa, Tara, you're awesome!) You have until January 31 to enter. Go for it!

Use this link.

Labels: Michael Shilling, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:08 PM 0 comments

It must be cookbook day out there in blogland, 'cause this is the second cookbook I've posted about. (and my second post of the day. Hmmm.)

Alyce at At Home with Books has a copy of the Weight Watchers Winner's Circle Cookbook. It's her gently-used copy; it is free of splatters or the other things that give our cookbooks character after awhile. And it's Weight Watchers! With all the New Year's resolutions to lose weight, you'd think this would be a slam-dunk in terms of popularity.

Lots of ways to enter, but restricted to the US only. Sorry, gang.

You have until the 30th of January.

Use this link.

Labels: At Home with Books, Weight Watchers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:03 PM 0 comments

Lisa, at Minds Alive on the Shelves, has a giveaway that's making Susan drool. Two Jewish-themed books -- but you don't need to be Jewish to appreciate either one of them.

The first book is Kosher By Design Lightens up, written by Susie Fishbein. If you've ever wondered what it means to cook kosher, keep kosher, or even more basically what IS kosher, this is the cookbook series for you! I have two in the series and the Tour Manager and I whip out the recipes in these books for any occasion. With Kosher By Design Lightens Up, you're getting some lower-fat options. And who couldn't do with a little bit less fat (Susan asks with an organic toaster pastry sticking out of her mouth!) in their diet???

Crafting Jewish sounds like the book for anyone who likes to make things. Lisa describes this book as a great craft book for anyone, even though all the crafts seem to revolve around the Jewish holidays. Including some this Jew never thought would lend well to crafts. But then, I've met two-year-olds who are better with visual arts than I am.

Explore a new culture, learn something. Maybe tear some walls down between our religions. And in the meantime, cook up a storm and craft up a new artistic vision.

You can't go wrong.

This is a US-only contest, due to shipping costs.

Use this link before January 30.

Labels: Minds Alive on the Shelves, Rivky Koenig, Susie Fishbein

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

Helen Scott Taylor is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Monday January 26th. Stop by and read her article about "Would You Sleep With A Vampire". Answer Helen’s question and leave the answer and your email addy in the comment section for a chance to win a copy of The Magic Knot. One lucky winner will be chosen by Helen.

Click here.

Labels: Helen Scott Taylor, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:44 AM 0 comments

At Redlady's Reading Room, they are giving away 3 copies of the audiobook Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. The giveaway ends February 1st, 2009. This is an unabridged set of CD's that is read by the author.

To Enter: Please comment on the review of Outliers.

Contest is open to US and Canadian residents only. No PO Boxes, please.

To read the review, check out the full set of rules and to enter, click here.

Labels: Malcolm Gladwell, Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Bridget @ 8:36 AM 0 comments

Booking Mama is celebrating her one year blogiversary! Congratulations!

To celebrate, she is giving away a crocheted scarf she made.

Click here to see the scarf and to enter.

Labels: Booking Mama

# posted by Bridget @ 8:25 PM 0 comments

I don't know about you, but that title has me feeling very curious! An autographed copy of Pushing Up Bluebonnets by Leann Sweeney is being given away by Lori's Reading Corner.

Rules:

- Open to residents of the US only
- Post a comment. You must leave your email address or active blog address in your comment.

Contest open through February 1st, winner will be announced on February 2nd.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Leann Sweeney, Lori's Reading Corner

# posted by Bridget @ 8:20 PM 0 comments

Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell review and giveaway via Tara's View on Books.

Winner will be chosen on February 9th and you will have 48 hours to claim your prize. Please leave Tara a way to contact you if you win! This giveaway is open to everyone everywhere.

Use this link.

Labels: Tara's View on Books

# posted by Bridget @ 8:16 PM 0 comments

J. Kaye's Book Blog has a book review & giveaway for The Ride by Jane Kennedy Sutton. J. Kaye's copy of this book will be passed on to a reader who comments on her blog.

Rules:

• Winners will no longer be notified by email.
• Giveaways are open to US & Canadian residents. You must be 18 years or older.
• Make sure you identify who you are in your comments so that common names are distinguishable.

This raffle will be held February 7th.

Click here to read the review and enter.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Jane Kennedy Sutton

# posted by Bridget @ 8:10 PM 0 comments

Cheesygiraffe over at What Cheesy Reads has a monthly book giveaway contest going on now. From now till January 31st.

Click here to enter. Leave your comment and email address. No Geo Restrictions!

Labels: cheesygiraffe, What Cheesy Reads

# posted by cheesygiraffe @ 9:11 PM 0 comments

Cafe of Dreams has a new giveaway running until Feb. 6th for 5 copies of LIFE The American Journey of Barack Obama! All that is required is to stop by and leave a comment!

Click here.

Labels: Cafe of Dreams

# posted by Bridget @ 12:42 PM 1 comments

Free Book Friday has 2 signed copies of Postmarked Baltimore by Jeff
LeJeune to give away.

To enter, click here. Also includes an interview with the author.

Labels: Free Book Friday, Jeff LeJeune

# posted by Bridget @ 12:33 PM 0 comments

Doesn't sound like a very nice person, does it? Anyway, there's a book review & giveaway of Heart of Stone by Diana Palmer via J. Kaye's Book Blog.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Diana Palmer, J. Kaye's Book Blog

# posted by Bridget @ 12:29 PM 0 comments

Livania over at In Bed With Books loves to give books away. So much so that this is what she's got going on:

not only can you read the first Ranger's Apprentice for free, you might win an ARC of the sixth, generously provided by Penguin.

If you're like me and you need more information about this series, head on over to In Bed with Books and check it out. There are lots of ways to gain extra entries, so look into that, as well. This is a US-only contest. Sorry, gang.

You have until February 15.

Use this link.

Labels: In Bed With Books, John Flanagan

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

Edna Parker was the Great Grandmother of Kirk Curnutt, the author of Breathing Out The Ghost. Up until recently (11/26/08), Edna was the world’s documented oldest living person and such a treasure to their family. Kirk penned a character after her in the amazing novel Breathing Out The Ghost. This week’s Thursday’s Thoughts is in honor of Edna Parker. As such, the prize for the weekly MEME/Contest is a personalized, signed copy of Breathing Out The Ghost.

To enter, click here.

For a review of this book, click here.

Labels: Kirk Curnutt, Thursday's Thoughts

# posted by Bridget @ 12:20 PM 0 comments

Win a signed copy of Gail Z. Martin's Dark Haven via Pat's Fantasy Hotlist. They have an autographed copy of Gail Z. Martin's Dark Haven up for grabs, courtesy of the author herself!

For more info and to enter, click here.

Labels: Gail Martin, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Bridget @ 12:19 PM 0 comments

Betwixt by Tara Bray Smith is being given away at Blood of the Muse.

To Enter to Win: Send an email to pstotts@bloodofthemuse.com with the subject line "BETWIXT" and include your name and mailing address in the body of your email. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners will be selected at random. No purchase is necessary. Contest is open to all participants. Contest ends: February 5, 2009 at 11:59pm PST.

For this and more Blood of the Muse giveaways: click here.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Tara Bray Smith

# posted by Bridget @ 12:15 PM 0 comments

Another book giveaway for A Novel Menagerie! This time it's The Makedown by Gitty Daneshvari. . .Gitty tells all & you get a chance to win!

To read their review and enter the contest by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page, use this link.

Labels: A Novel Menagerie, Gitty Daneshvari

# posted by Bridget @ 12:06 PM 0 comments

Raven Hart will be Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers today, Friday January 23rd. Stop by and read her Interview about The Vampires Revenge. Ask Raven a question pertaining to her books or to this interview and make sure and leave an email addy to have a chance to win one of two copies of The Vampires Revenge that Raven has been so kind to giveaway today.

Click here.

Labels: Raven Hart, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 12:02 PM 0 comments

Over at Fiction to Fruition, there's a copy of Run For Your Life, written by James Patterson, up for grabs.

Nope, I'm not gonna make any Run for Your Life jokes. Nope. Not gonna happen...

Instead, I'll tell you that you've got until February 8, and to use this link.

Labels: Fiction to Fruition, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:48 PM 0 comments

Yeah, it sounds like Anna, our favorite Diary-keeping Eccentric, is a bit frantic the past day or so. She's got a sick wee one at home. That's enough to make any mom feel frantic.

Add in a new contest for a signed copy of Frantic, written by Katherine Howell, and Anna's got her plate full.

Go on over to her site and make her feel loved and appreciated. Leave her the title of one must-read thriller, too, while you're ther.

This contest is open internationally, until January 27.

Use this link.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Katherine Howell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:37 PM 0 comments

Got cabin fever? The January blahs?

Booking Mama can help! She's got a copy of The Change Your Life Challenge, written by Brook Noel, that she'd like to share with one lucky person in the US. (There are other contests going on concerning this book, as well. Check them out.)

You have until January 29. Don't wait. We could all use a little improvement... Me most of all. *wink*

Use this link.

Labels: Booking Mama, Brook Noel

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:13 PM 0 comments

I think Rachel Vincent is the Cat's Meow (in fact, look for promo for her new book at my site soon!).

Come see why. She's doing an interview with Bitten By Books today.

Here's the link.

Labels: Bitten by Books, Rachel Vincent

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:56 PM 0 comments

Evil Without a Face by Jordan Dane giveaway by Wendy's Minding Spot. This is an ARC copy. US & Canada only.

Contest ends February 8th and the winner will be announced on February 9th!

Use this link.

Labels: Jordan Dane, Wendy's Minding Spot

# posted by Bridget @ 9:01 AM 0 comments

The Change Your Life Challenge by Brook Noel is being given away by At Home With Books. The deadline for entry is January 28th.

Click here to enter and leave your comment.

Labels: At Home with Books, Brook Noel

# posted by Bridget @ 8:58 AM 0 comments

Melissa Walker has a necklace she won on the Tyra Banks show (no, she wasn't interviewed by Tyra, but we can dream!), as well as The ABC's of Kissing Boys, written by Tina Ferraro.

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Melissa Walker Tina Ferraro

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:05 PM 1 comments

Lori's Reading Corner is telling us about a BIG contest going on between now and March 1. (that's a long time!)

Here's what she says:

Up for a prize are signed copies of TURN UP THE HEAT and the latest Gourmet Girl mystery, FED UP. Authors and friends Mia King and Michele Scott will be giving away signed books, too! Michele is offering up her complete Wine Lovers series, including her February release, CORKED BY CABERNET. Mia is giving away a copy of her book SWEET LIFE and a copy of GOOD THINGS. We are all including some surprise Valentine's Day treats!

Do NOT enter at Lori's, but read about it via this link.

Labels: Lori's Reading Corner, Mia King, Michele Scott

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:03 PM 0 comments

J. Kaye's got an entire series of audio books, written by David Baldacci (but I have no idea who reads them). Yes, four books are going to head to one special winner.

The books are:
The Camel Club
The Collectors
Stone Cold
Divine Justice

US and Canada only. This raffle closes 21 February.

Use this link.

Labels: David Baldacci, J. Kaye's Book Blog

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:53 PM 1 comments

You know, I'm starting to think that J. Kaye reads too much. Is that possible? Or is it just my envy speaking?

At any rate, a bonus for us book fans is that J. Kaye raffles off every book she finishes. (What a great way to keep them from piling up and overflowing their spaces, Susan says as she eyes her office...)

The latest book to await its new home is Cassandra and Jane, written by Jill Pitkeathley.

US and Canada only, and this raffle will be held on February 7.

Use this link.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Jill Pitkeathley

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:49 PM 1 comments

Ruthie over at Books Books and more Books has a cool contest going on right now. She's got three copies of The Terror, written by Dan Simmons -- on AUDIO.

US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes, as this is coming from the publisher.

Use this link before January 30.

Labels: Books Books and More Books, Dan Simmons

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:39 AM 0 comments

Jessie Terwilliger is having a give of a copy of her latest, Bombshell, AND a t-shirt (in your choice of colors) thanks to Just Jen.

There are some unusual ways to enter... check 'em out!

Use this link before February 1.

Labels: Jessie Terwilliger

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:33 AM 0 comments

A Novel Menagerie has a signed copy of Breathing Out The Ghost by Kirk Curnutt that accompanies her book review for it. She is giving away one signed copy this week.

Entries are being accepted for this great book here.

Labels: A Novel Menagerie, Kirk Curnutt

# posted by Bridget @ 10:49 AM 0 comments

Beth at Beth's Book Review Blog has a kind of cool giveaway going on.

If you're one of those people who has trouble holding a book open -- and you're not alone! -- you want to check out these cool Thumb Things that Beth found.

She's holding a contest to give away a few of these cool new gadgets. I hope they're as useful and comfort-giving as they look like they are!

Use this link.

Labels: Beth's Book Review Blog

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

Melissa Mayhue is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Wednesday January 21st. Stop by and read her article about "A Highlander of Her Own". Answer Melissa’s question and leave the answer and your email addy in the comment section for a chance to win a copy of “A Highlander Of Her Own“. Melissa will choose two winners from all who answer.

Click here to comment.

Labels: Melissa Mayhue, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 10:46 AM 0 comments

Pudgy Penguin Perusals is hosting a Hachette giveaway of 5 copies of Sundays at Tiffany's. This giveaway is limited to the U.S.A and Canada. No P.O. Boxes.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, Pudgy Penguin's Perusals

# posted by Bridget @ 10:39 AM 0 comments

A Novel Menagerie has some free books to give away. The only catch is that you must pay for shipping (probably $5 or less per book).

Click here for more info.

Labels: A Novel Menagerie

# posted by Bridget @ 9:11 AM 0 comments

You can win The Dinner Party cookbook at Thursday's Thoughts if you answer their question.

Contest ends January 22nd.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Jenni Fleetwood, Thursday's Thoughts

# posted by Bridget @ 9:00 AM 0 comments

The New Year is here for some of us (and for others it’s just around the corner) so now is a good time for some reflection and a new start or two. Hachette has put together a box of eight books to get you started and is letting Booklorn play book fairy to five people living in the US or Canada (as always, no PO Boxes).

The books Hachette is giving away are listed below.

New Year, New You Book Pack
Love in 90 Days by Diana Kirschner
Walking in Your Own Shoes by Robert Anthony Schuller
The Power of Who by Bob Beaudine
God is My Coach by Larry Julian
Do-It-Yourself Hedge Funds by Wayne Weddington
8 Steps to Create The Life You Want by Creflo Dollar
Going Gray by Anne Kreamer
This is the Year You Write Your Novel by Walter Mosley

Click here for the rules and to enter.

Labels: Booklorn

# posted by Bridget @ 8:46 AM 0 comments

Shaunie's Happy Place has their newest giveaway posted: Scot on the Rocks by Brenda Janowitz. A fun one from Red Dress Ink, commenting instructions are that you have to tell Shaunie who your favorite real or fictional Scot is to be entered.

Winner to be drawn January 31st.

Click here for more.

Labels: Brenda Janowitz, Shaunie's Happy Place

# posted by Bridget @ 8:40 AM 0 comments

Sheri at Bookopolis is giving away Cool Jew by Lisa Alcalay Klug. Contest deadline is January 28th. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents.

Click here for her review and to enter.

Labels: Bookopolis, Lisa Alcalay Klug

# posted by Bridget @ 8:35 AM 0 comments

Another audio book giveaway at A Bookworm's World. Three copies of Alphie McCourt's autobiography A Long Stone's Throw to be won. Open to US and Canada, no PO boxes. Giveaway ends Monday Feb 9/09.

Click here.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Alphie McCourt

# posted by Bridget @ 8:31 AM 0 comments

From Amberkatze...

This week I am very lucky to have one of my favourite authors as a guest here on Amberkatze's Book Blog. Yasmine Galenorn is the writer of over 20 books and is the author of the amazing Sisters of the Moon series.

If you already know about Yasmine's books then I hope you enjoy the interview! If you haven't already come across her books then I hope this interview will encourage you to do so! At the end of the interview there is a contest so make sure you enter and tell your friends!

Use this link.

Labels: Amberkatze, Yasmine Galenorn

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:43 PM 0 comments

From Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, they have three copies of Carrie Vaughn's Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand for you to win, compliments of the folks at Grand Central Publishing.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Carrie Vaughn, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Bridget @ 8:40 AM 0 comments

Emily Bryan is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Monday January 19th. Stop by and read her article about "Hero‘s". Answer Emily’s question and leave the answer and your email addy in the comment section for a chance to win a copy of Vexing the Viscount, Emily’s new book. She will choose one winner from all who answer.

Click here to view and enter.

Labels: Emily Bryan, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:00 AM 0 comments

Book giveaway at Lori's Reading Corner. Born To Run by James Grippando. Enter to win an ARC copy.

Open to US residents ONLY.

Contest ends January 24th.

Click here to enter.

Labels: James Grippando, Lori's Reading Corner

# posted by Bridget @ 9:53 PM 0 comments

Another giveaway is being hosted over at Passages to the Past. Amy is giving away two copies of Signora da Vinci by Robin Maxwell. Many thanks to Penguin Publishing!

Open internationally.

Click here for more information.

Labels: Passages to the Past, Robin Maxwell

# posted by Bridget @ 9:48 PM 0 comments

Becky from Becky's Book Reviews is giving readers the chance to win one of two hardback copies of The Heretic Queen or one paperback of Nefertiti, both written by Michelle Moran.

Check out all the details here.

Labels: Becky's Book Reviews, Michelle Moran

# posted by Bridget @ 9:43 PM 0 comments

Two Mystery Novels by Roberta Isleib via Free Book Friday. Asking For Murder and Preaching to the Corpse. 2 Signed Copies (one of each) will be given away on January 23, 2009.

Stop by here and sign up to win.

Labels: Free Book Friday, Roberta Isleib

# posted by Bridget @ 9:40 PM 0 comments

At Reading the Past, in their "reviews of obscure books" series, they covered Brigid Knight's The Cloister and the Citadel, a little-known novel about Charlotte de Bourbon-Montpensier, a little-known Renaissance princess. While surveying their shelves last week, they were very surprised to come across a 2nd copy of the book.

To enter, leave a comment on her post, or email her with the subject line "Cloister giveaway," by the end of the day next Friday, January 23rd.

Click here to read more.

Labels: Brigid Knight, Reading the Past

# posted by Bridget @ 9:34 PM 0 comments

Presenting Lenore by Lenore -- Remember her big Penguin book giveaway back in November? Well, she's got another one, only this time, 5 of the books are guaranteed 2009 titles with 3 (or more) coming from Penguin's backlist (the winner may make their preferences known, but no guarantees since it is publicist's choice.) Stop by Presenting Lenore for more information on the 5 ARC books you'll win:

Peace, Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson (Coming in Jan. 2009).
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (Coming in March 2009).
Because I am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas (Coming in April 2009).
Simon Bloom: The Octopus Effect by Michael Reisman (Coming in June 2009).
Lipstick Apology by Jennifer Jabaley (Coming in Aug. 2009).

Deadline for entry is Sunday, Feb 8th at 9 pm CST. Open to US and
Canadian residents only (sorry international readers).

Click here to read some reviews and enter.

Labels: Jacqueline Woodson, Jennifer Jabaley, Laurie Halse Anderson, Michael Reisman, Presenting Lenore, Thalia Chaltas

# posted by Bridget @ 9:10 PM 0 comments

Via Melissa Walker, to celebrate Harmony Book Reviews one-year anniversary, enter to win a signed copy of Violet in Private, the last book in the Violet trilogy. Stop by Harmony Book Reviews, comment and tell Melissa why you blog. Or, if you don’t blog, tell her what you love about reading blogs.

Use this link.

Labels: Harmony Book Reviews, Melissa Walker

# posted by Bridget @ 9:04 PM 0 comments

Only J. Kaye would turn up a book called Quantum Buddhism...

That title alone leaves me speechless, but if it intrigues you, it's part of her weekly raffles, so get yourself over to J. Kaye's and show her some love.

Btw, Quantum Buddhism was written by Francois Lepine.

Use this link.

Labels: Francois Lepine, J. Kaye's Book Blog

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

Melissa Walker has a doozy for her Win it Wednesday this week. The book is A Northern Light, and it was written by Jennifer Donnelly. This book won the Printz award and if the one Printz winner that I've read is any indication, that means it's fantastic.

Unfortunately, I'm telling you about this AFTER you could have joined some talk -- and the author herself -- about the book, but better late than never.

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Jennifer Donnelly, Melissa Walker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:19 AM 0 comments

Tara, at Tara's View on Books, is getting all the books that, I swear, ought to be coming to me. Yep, she's got ANOTHER rock and roll themed book (although I'd like to gloat about winning the last one she had!).

This one is called This One is Mine, and it was written by Maria Semple.

Tara is passing along her ARC copy, and you'll get to see first-hand why it's a good thing publishers make ARC copies... about 30 pages were bound into the book upside-down. It's been fixed in the final copy, of course, but Tara's offering you a real collector's item -- or a novelty, depending on whether or not you like the book, of course.

Check it all out via this link. You have until January 29.

Labels: Maria Semple, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:12 AM 0 comments

Calling all Comic-Con fans!!! Especially those of you planning to head up to New York for the New York Comic-Con (on Feb. 8 in particular). Author Jocelynn Drake will be sitting on a panel with Kim Harrison, Vicki Pettersson, Jeaniene Frost, and myself. They'll be discussing, what else, Kick Ass Female Authors & Their Killer Heroines.

That totally makes me want to go.

Afterward, Jocelynn, at least, will be doing a book signing.

So if you're in the area or if you'd like an excuse to be in the area, stop in and say hi to Jocelynn and the rest of the gang. I've met a number of them; classy ladies who really know their stuff.

Labels: Jeaniene Frost, Jocelynn Drake, Kim Harrison, Vicki Pettersson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:07 AM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has a two-fer happening right now -- sort of. The give is for Wings of Wrath 'cause it's the new release, but if you haven't read Feast of Souls, the first book in the series, the publisher will throw in a mass-market-sized copy of that, as well. (The books are written by CS Friedman, by the way)

That's very awesome of the publisher. Yay, Daw Books!

(Because we all know it's hard to fall into a series in the middle.)

Read the rules and follow directions carefully. There are five copies heading out to happy readers; why not be one of those happy people?

Use this link.

Labels: CS Friedman, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:03 AM 0 comments

Ti at Book Chatter and other stuff just dropped me a note. And I mean JUST. (Awesome timing, lady!)

She's got a copy of the new Meg Cabot book, Ransom My Heart. In fact, it's Ti's copy, and it sounds like she reads books the way Bridget and I do: so gently, you can't tell they've been read. That lets you pass it along more friends, and I'm all about that. Books are meant to be shared.

Anyway, this is a US and Canada-only contest, due to pesky things like MONEY. Not that no one knows much about that...

You have until January 31 to enter. Check it all out via Book Chatter, by using this link.

Labels: Book Chatter and other stuff, Meg Cabot

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:57 AM 0 comments

Fantasy Book Critic has a chance for you to win one of two versions of Hater: An Advance Reader Copy or a signed copy of Hater.

Both books are written by David Moody.

(Aren't I funny?? They ARE the same book! Just different versions!)

Yeah. Susan's been stuck in the house too long... Help her out. Go to Fantasy Book Critic's site and enter yourself for a copy of Hater. Thirteen are up for grabs. THIRTEEN copies.

Use this link.

Labels: David Moody, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:53 AM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Lucy Monroe and “The Spy Who Wants Me” is our topic of conversation on Friday January 16th at Yankee Romance Reviewers. Come on by and see what Lucy has to say about her new book. Leave a comment and your email addy and you will be entered for a chance to win a signed copy of “The Spy Who Wants Me” or one of two mass market copies of Star Quality. Hope to see yah all there.

Use this link.

Labels: Lucy Monroe, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:35 AM 0 comments

Over at Carol's Notebook, Carol has fallen in love with a new book. It's called Phantom Limb, and it was written by Theresa Kishkan.

It was a hard decision for Carol to make, as it always is when you read a great book, but she finally decided she'd rather share this great book of essays with someone who might love it as much as she did. (Yay, Carol!)

Go on over to her blog. Check out her thoughtful review. If you're in the US, tell Carol why you want to read this -- really TALK to her, don't just spurt platitudes. Anyone can do that, and gosh darn it, your name's not Anyone, now is it? (Yes, that's my character Trevor talking again.)

You have until January 22. And if you missed it, this is a US-only contest. Sorry, gang. Mailing across the borders is stupidly expensive.

Use this link.

Labels: Carol's Notebook, Theresa Kishkan

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:30 AM 0 comments

If you haven't heard about this yet, you're living under a rock. And if I was healthier the past few days, I'd have been helping get you out from under that rock.

Author Carrie Vaughn, of the famed Kitty the Werewolf series, is at Bitten by Books today. Lots of gives. Lots of festivity.

You NEED to be part of this.

Here's the link.

Labels: Bitten by Books, Carrie Vaughn

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:27 PM 0 comments

At Home With Books is having a giveaway for three sets of Holly Shumas's books: Love and Other Natural Disasters and Five Things I Can't Live Without. It's open to the US and Canada, no PO Boxes. The deadline is January 29th.

Use this link.

Labels: At Home with Books, Holly Shumas

# posted by Bridget @ 3:00 PM 0 comments

Bermudaonion is one of many giving away the 2 Holly Shumas books - Love and Other Natural Disasters and Five Things I Can't Live Without. Contest ends at midnight on January 21.

Click here for info.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Holly Shumas

# posted by Bridget @ 2:57 PM 0 comments

Joystory's got a Hachette giveaway for Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet going. They are authorized to give away up to five copies. The drawing will be held February 14. Valentine's Day seems appropriate for a romance novel don't you think?

Click here to enter.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, Joystory

# posted by Bridget @ 2:54 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama is giving away Love and Other Natural Disasters by Holly Shumas. Stop by to read her review, too.

Contest ends January 30th and is open to US residents only.

Use this link.

Labels: Booking Mama, Holly Shumas

# posted by Bridget @ 2:50 PM 0 comments

Teddy at So Many Precious Books is hosting yet another giveaway on their blog. 5 copies of My Little Red Book by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff and 5 copies of Getting Naked Again by Judith Sills, Ph.D.

The giveaway ends on Friday February 10th 12 midnight E.S.T. US and Canada only; must be 18 to enter.

Use this link to enter and read the reviews.

Labels: Judith Sills, Rachel Kauder Nalebuff, So Many Precious Books

# posted by Bridget @ 2:44 PM 0 comments

Peeking Between the Pages has a giveaway for their gently read ARC of The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister.

The giveaway is open worldwide. Winner will be drawn on Saturday, Jan 24.

Click here to see the rules on entering.

Labels: Erica Bauermeister, Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Bridget @ 2:41 PM 0 comments

Popin's Lair is hosting their first giveaway for the new year. It's for Doomed Queens by Kris Waldherr. Even if you aren't interested, you could still read a cool interview with her.

Giveaway ends on January 28.

For more information, use this link.

Labels: Kris Waldherr, Popin's Lair

# posted by Bridget @ 2:37 PM 0 comments

Janice is hosting a giveaway of a used, but pretty pristine copy of The Outback
Stars on her blog. This is a really good science fiction with a great romance and one of her favorite reads last year.

Click here to read her review.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Sandra McDonald

# posted by Bridget @ 2:34 PM 0 comments

No, we're not late, that's just the title of the book that S. Krishna's giving away.

This book was written by Nadine Dajani. You have to answer a question to enter the contest. US and Canada only. Contest runs until January 25th.

Click here for the review.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Nadine Dajani, S. Krishna

# posted by Bridget @ 2:27 PM 0 comments

Donna Fletcher is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers Wednesday January 14th. Stop by and read her article, “Meeting the Sinclair Brothers“. If you leave your question and email in the comment section you could have a chance to win Return of the Rogue, Under the Highlander's Spell or a cover for The Angel and the Highlander.

Use this link.

Labels: Donna Fletcher, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:58 AM 0 comments

Another Hatchette giveaway up at Books Ahoy. She's giving away 5 copies of The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood.

Contest ends 1/23/09.

Click here to enter and to read the review.

Labels: Ben Sherwood, Books Ahoy

# posted by Bridget @ 8:54 AM 0 comments

Janel's Jumble is celebrating her 100th post by having a giveaway!

She is going to pass on a gently used book that she won in giveaways from fellow bloggers. Plus, Janel will let you choose which book you would like.

You could win either American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld which she won from Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. Or you might choose The Bitch Posse by Martha O'Connor that she won at Katrina's blog, Stone Soup. (Click on the titles to see Janel's reviews.)

Click here for all the details of the contest.

Labels: Curtis Sittenfeld, Janel's Jumble, Martha O'Connor

# posted by Bridget @ 8:46 AM 0 comments

Are you a fan of LA Banks and her vamps?

You need this free e-story from Macmillan Books, her publisher.

You do have to sign up to be on their mailing list, though. Your call...

Use this link.

Labels: LA Banks

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:57 PM 0 comments

One of the best things about the Romantic Times Convention is meeting the authors. I can't say I met a single unpleasant author over the four days.

One of them is Jessica Andersen, who has such a coolness to her, I immediately wanted to be her friend.

You can see how and why as she guest blogs over at one of my favorite blogs, the Midnight Moon Cafe. She's discussing her new book, Dawn Keepers.

Use this link. Tell Cassandra and Tempest I sent you.

Labels: Jessica Andersen, Midnight Moon Cafe

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:54 PM 0 comments

Now that J. Kaye is done with her copy of The Darcys and the Bingleys, written by Marsha Altman, she's ready to pass it along to one of you. All the usual rules apply to one of J. Kaye's raffles; check them out at her site, if you're not already familiar with it.

Does the title sound familiar? It should. J. Kaye and others had been doing a noontime blog discussion of this book. If you're not sure what it's about, look up those discussion posts.

Use this link to enter J. Kaye's raffle.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Marsha Altman

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:51 PM 0 comments

Sandra at Fresh Ink is starting off the new year by keeping busy. She's got a gently used copy of The Gate House, written by Nelson DeMille, to share with you -- and a guest post by one of her readers -- who happens to be a DeMille fan.

Because all bloggers like conversation in their comment trail, one way to gain an entry for this book is to tell Sandra what your favorite read of 2008 was. Or what your favorite DeMille novel to date is.

There are other ways to enter, too. Be sure to check them all out.

And because this is a large, heavy book, Sandra may use the Slow Boat to China method of mailing -- meaning she's going to use what's cheapest, so be aware that if you win, delivery may not be next-day. Or next-week. But hopefully it'll be next-month. (Although, back before the USPS eliminated the true Slow Boat method, it would routinely take my books six months to reach their destinations. What a way to make someone's day -- with a book they'd completely forgotten was coming to them!)

(Uhh, that last sentence was NOT sarcastic.)

Use this link to get to Sandra and The Gate House. You have until January 18.

Labels: Fresh Ink, Nelson DeMille

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

Sandra at Fresh Ink dropped in to tell us about some adventures she's been having in the book world. We thought we'd share them with you.

First off, she's got a copy of Letters Between us, written by Linda Rader Overman. Since this is an epistolary novel (told through letters), Sandra would like you to think of others you've read in this same format. I hope you can think of some faster than I can!

But if not, there are other ways to enter for Sandra's own gently-read copy.

You have until January 25.

Use this link.

Labels: Fresh Ink, Linda Rader Overman

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:17 PM 0 comments

Ruthie at Books Books and More Books is thrilled to have author Dayana Knight stop in for an interview and a give of her newest, Curse of the Marhime.

The contest is open worldwide, but your entry will shrivel up and die if all you can think of to say is, "Great interview!" or something equally as bland. C'mon, folks! Us authors work hard to create a world that lives and breathes. We dig deep -- and we like it when you do, too. (It inspires us to go deeper. Really. Truly.)

You have until Friday the 16th, with the winner picked on the 17th. Did I mention the words WORLD WIDE CONTEST???

Use this link. And remember: dig deep!

Labels: Books Books and More Books, Dayana Knight

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:08 PM 0 comments

A Bookworm's World has three copies of James Patterson's latest - Cross Country - in audio format to giveaway courtesy of Hachette Books!

Luanne enjoyed both the book and listening in audio format. You can read her review here!

Open to both the US and Canada - no po boxes please. Simply comment to be entered, an extra entry for linking. A third for becoming a follower. Giveaway runs til Monday February 2nd, 6 pm EST.

Click here.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, James Patterson

# posted by Bridget @ 9:31 AM 0 comments

Fantasy Book Critic is giving away a signed copy of Dan Simmons' Drood plus a bonus copy of The Terror!

Open to North American residents only (that's US and Canada to the rest of us!). Contest will end February 10th.

Click here for all the details and to enter.

Labels: Dan Simmons, Fantasy Book Critic

# posted by Bridget @ 9:22 AM 0 comments

Boy, is this book hot, hot, hot!

Cafe of Dreams is having their first giveaway of the year - 5 copies of Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet! This is open to US and Canada only and the contest closes Jan. 23rd, with the winner being drawn on the 24th.

Use this link.

Labels: Cafe of Dreams, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Bridget @ 9:17 AM 0 comments

One lucky winner will receive all three of the books from Brenda Novak’s suspenseful Last Stand trilogy: Trust Me, Stop Me, and Watch Me! Katrina's only recently discovered Brenda Novak. Stop by Stone Soup to learn more.

Click here to enter to win.

Labels: Brenda Novak, Stone Soup

# posted by Bridget @ 9:12 AM 0 comments

We have a new blog joining us today: Shhh I'm Reading.

Hatchette Book Group has graciously donated up to 3 copies of Beat The Reaper by Josh Bazell to be given away! They really enjoyed it, and their review of the book can be seen here.

Unfortunately, this contest is open only to residents of the US and Canada. No PO Boxes.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Josh Bazell, Shhh I'm Reading

# posted by Bridget @ 9:04 AM 0 comments

Win a copy of Ian McDonald's Cyberabad Days via Pat's Fantasy Hotlist. They have five copies up for grabs, courtesy of the cool folks at Pyr.

The rules are the same as usual. You need to send an email at reviews@gryphonwood.net with the header "CYBERABAD."

Second, your email must contain your full mailing address (that's snail mail!), otherwise your message will be deleted.

Lastly, multiple entries will disqualify whoever sends them. And please include your screen name and the message boards that you frequent using it, if you do hang out on a particular message board.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Ian McDonald, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Bridget @ 8:58 AM 0 comments

Whoa, baby! Amberkatze has a killer, awesome guest this week!

(Yes, I happened to meet her at last year's Romantic Times Convention, and so I know whereof I speak.)

It's Vivi Anna, everyone!

Here's what Amber has to say:

Vivi has written over 12 books but my favourite is the Valorian Chronicles. So here is your chance to find out more about the books and the author (You will notice she reads some very cool books and has a good taste in men!). When you are done with the interview you can enter this weeks contest to win one of three prizes!

Use this link.

Labels: Amberkatze, Vivi Anna

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:20 AM 1 comments

A very lengthy but fascinating interview with author Jeffrey B. Allen has been posted at a new-to-me site, Book Talk with J &J. At the end, you can enter to win an e-copy of his novel, GoneAway Into the Land.

Check it out via this link...

Labels: Jeffrey B. Allen

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:58 AM 0 comments

Serena, at Savvy Verse and Wit, has a copy of Breathing out the Ghost, written by Kirk Curnutt.

No. Wait. Scratch that.

She's got Kirk Curnutt stopping in to answer some questions and give away THREE copies of his book, Breathing out the Ghost.

This is a worldwide contest. Thanks to Serena and Kirk for opening their coffers to afford some exorbitant mailing costs!

Be sure to read the interview. Serena's got some great questions, and as a writing instructor, Mr. Curnutt has some very insightful answers.

You have until January 17. Don't waste it; this looks like one important book.

Use this link.

Labels: Kirk Curnutt, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:49 AM 0 comments

C.L. Wilson is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers Monday January 12th. Stop by and read her article about “How Long To Write A Book“ and also read the prologue of “King of Sword and Sky“.

Use this link.

Labels: C.L. Wilson, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:44 AM 0 comments

Reading With Monie has lots of copies of Sundays at Tiffany's to giveaway.

Win one of 3 audio books, 5 paperbacks (US and Canada only, no PO Boxes) or 1 hardcover (open worldwide).

Contest open until 9:00pm CST 1/18/08

Fill out form to win.

Click here.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, Reading with Monie

# posted by Bridget @ 8:39 AM 0 comments

She Is Too Fond of Books has an audiobook (3, actually) of Josh Bazell's Beat the Reaper to give away.

Enter by January 23, by commenting on her post.

It's open to US/Canada only; no PO Boxes.

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Josh Bazell, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Bridget @ 8:34 AM 0 comments

Tara at Tara's View on Books deserves special recognition. She's been picking up books lately that are outside her comfort zone. Not all of them make the experiment a pleasant one, but at least she's trying.

Enter GunMetal Black, written by Daniel Serrano.

You can win Tara's copy of this book. Use this link.

Labels: Daniel Serrano, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:04 AM 0 comments

It has been my pleasure (thanks to Dar at Peeking Between the Pages) to make the acquaintance of author Joanne Rendell.

Now you can, at least through her fiction, by entering yourself for one of five copies of The Professor's Wives Club at Free Book Friday. This is a fun site I'll have to hang around more often; there's a podcast with Ms. Rendell about her inspiration for the book, and the book trailer to watch, too.

You have until January 16, but don't delay. This is some goodness you don't want to miss out on.

Use this link.

Labels: Free Book Friday, Joanne Rendell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:59 AM 0 comments

YA Author Elizabeth Chandler may have originally published her trilogy over a decade ago, but the books, Kissed by an Angel, Power of Love, and Soulmates, have been collected into one volume. (An omnibus! That's the word!)

J. Kaye's got a copy of this for you, as part of her weekly raffles. Check it out; she's got some fine things to say about it/them, however you want to view it: one book or three. It's all the same content.

Use this link.

Labels: Elizabeth Chandler, J. Kaye's Book Blog

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:55 AM 0 comments

Blood of the Muse has a signed copy of the Hotter than Hell anthology, a must-have for you urban fantasy fans. This isn't ANY signed copy; it's been signed by three of the contributors, even.

If you are a collector, this is for you. If you're a sleazy person who wants to win contests so you can resell books on eBay without reading them, ignore this blog.

Use this link.

Labels: Blood of the Muse

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:38 AM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has three copies of Dan Simmons' Drood.

This is a book for you Dickens (or historical fiction) fans. Check out the blurb on Pat's site.

Use this link.

Labels: Dan Simmons, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:35 AM 0 comments

Yeah, you caught me surfing again...

Author Heather Wardell vowed to release her book, Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo before the end of 2008. With no publisher lined up, she's decided to give you the chance to read her book for free.

You can find it on both her website and blog, but I liked her blog post enough that that's the link I'm going to give you. She might be the next big thing, and you can say you read her when...

Use this link.

Labels: Free, Heather Wardell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:29 AM 2 comments

Cheryl at Cheryl's Book Nook is having a lot of fun listening to audio books, and she wants to spread the joy around. She's got THREE COPIES of each of the following three books to share:

Sundays at Tiffany's, written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

Beat the Reaper, written by Josh Bazell

Terror, written by Dan Simmons

US and Canada only, no PO Boxes. You have until February 6, and be sure to mention which book you'd like to listen to.

Use this link.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Dan Simmons, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, Josh Bazell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:23 AM 1 comments

Cheryl at Cheryl's Book Nook is jumping right now. She's got five copies of the paperback version of Sundays at Tiffany's, the hot book of the week written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.

US and Canada only, no PO Boxes, per usual.

Use this link by January 30.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:18 AM 0 comments

Enroute to Life has copies of James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet's Sundays At Tiffany's, now out in paperback. (And, I hear, there's a movie in the works. Read it before you see it 'cause books rarely translate well onto the silver screen.)

Five copies, US and Canada only, no PO Boxes... you know how it goes...

You have until January 26 and hopefully by then, I'll have found something fun to say about this book again.

Use this link.

Labels: Enroute to Life, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:13 AM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Lorraine Heath is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers Friday
January 9th. Stop by and read her conversation with Jack Dodger, the hero from her latest book, “Between The Devil and Desire.
Leave a question for Lorraine or Jack with your email address and you'll be entered to win a copy of Between The Devil and Desire. Lorraine will pick one lucky person Friday evening. Don't miss out. Hope to see you there.

I love it when fiction and reality collide... Stop on by!

Use this link.

Labels: Lorraine Heath, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:00 PM 0 comments

The good folks at A Novel Menagerie need some help. They've got this cool idea for a weekly meme -- Thursday's Thoughts -- and they offer a prize for one participant, too. But ... getting people to join in has been difficult.

Check 'em out. Join the community. Now that Thursday Thirteen is no more, maybe this can help fill the void.

(btw, this week's prize includes a DVD of your choice or a book about your favorite star! Is it Lemmy? Sting? Tommy Lee? Courtney Love? Someone who *gasp* doesn't make music? Drop by! Weigh in!)

Use this link.

Labels: Thursday's Thoughts

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:50 AM 0 comments

Man, The Book Czar is one happening place today!

Now we've got a copy of Terror, written by Dan Simmons, up for grabs. And once again, this is an audio book you can get your hands on.

There are three copies, for US and Canada residents only, and no PO Boxes, please.

You have until January 24.

Use this link.

Labels: Dan Simmons, The Book Czar

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:46 PM 0 comments

Yep, now you can head over to The Book Czar for a chance to pick up the latest from James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet, Sundays at Tiffany's.

This is an offer for the audio book!

You have until 24 January to win one of THREE copies. US and Canada only, no PO Boxes, please!

Use this link.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, The Book Czar

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:58 PM 0 comments

Two of my all-time favorite reads have been written by a guy by the name of Ben Sherwood. It looks like Mr. Sherwood's back with a third novel, called The Survivor's Club. Except... I don't think it's a novel. And it's WAY different.

Can there be two Ben Sherwoods?

You can help me decide by dropping by The Book Czar, where an audio copy is up for grabs (US and Canada only, no PO Boxes). Three of you can have a copy of this new book.

The last day to enter is January 24. Use this link. Help me solve this mystery!

Labels: Ben Sherwood, The Book Czar

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:53 PM 0 comments

And yet another from The Review from Here! This giveaway is for 3 copies of the audiobook Little Pink House by Jeff Benedict. As before, it's only open to residents of the US and Canada, no PO Boxes.

For all the info, click here.

Labels: Jeff Benedict, The Review from Here

# posted by Bridget @ 4:57 PM 1 comments

They are busy over at The Review from Here. This time, it's Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. Again, it's another audiobook. 3 copies to giveaway to residents of the US and Canada. No PO Boxes, sorry!

Use this link.

Labels: Eric Weiner, The Review from Here

# posted by Bridget @ 4:45 PM 0 comments

From The Review from Here, Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell. There are 3 copies of this audiobook up for grabs. Open to US and Canada only, no PO Boxes please!

Click here for more.

Labels: Josh Bazell, The Review from Here

# posted by Bridget @ 4:40 PM 0 comments

As if throwing a contest at her place wasn't enough, now Melissa Walker is guest blogging over at Alexicon. You can enter to win a copy of any of Melissa's Violet books; what a great way to get into a series!

Use this link.

Labels: Alexicon, Melissa Walker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:06 PM 0 comments

Melissa Walker's got her finger on the pulse of some pretty cool YA stuff. If you're into YA, you should add her to your reader.

Anyway, this week, she's got a signed copy of What I Saw and How I Lied, written by Judy Blundell, that's up for grabs. This book won the National Book Award, boys and girls, and you can get in on its secrets. (Apparently, it's hard to talk about without spoilers.)

Use this link to check it out.

Labels: Judy Blundell, Melissa Walker

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:45 PM 0 comments

Okay, you caught me surfing instead of writing again. But you'll be glad (as always!).

I found a really cool guest blog by historical fiction author Robin Maxwell. She's visiting historical fiction author CW Gortner, and her guest post is fabulous. Very thought-provoking.

Check it out via this link.

Labels: Robin Maxwell

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

Say hello to Joanne Rendell, a blogger with no small amount of power (check out who's interviewed her. WOW!). Her blog is called Footnotes; be sure to check it out.

She's got a copy of Jack With a Twist, the new book from Brenda Janowitz. There's also a fun interview with Ms. Janowitz that had me laughing out loud, much to the alarm of the cat sitting by my right elbow.

Read it for yourself. Tell Joanne why you want to read the book, and it can be yours!

You have until January 16. I'm not seeing any mailing restrictions...

Use this link.

Labels: Brenda Janowitz, Footnotes

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

You know, I'm starting to run out of fun things to say about Sundays at Tiffany's, I've posted so many contests for five copies of this book by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.

A Literary Menagerie has five copies, herself, to share with the US and Canada, but no PO Box holders. You have until January 31 to enter -- read the entry rules carefully! You don't want to muck up and miss out on a chance to be part of the reading fun.

Use this link.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, Literary Menagerie

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:52 AM 1 comments

You know you've been posting about a particular book a lot when you go to open the tab to call up your blog and instead, you fill the book title into where the url belongs...

Don't be as technically confused as I am. Go to Teddy Rose's blog, So Many Precious Books, So Little Time, where you can enter to win one of five copies of Sundays at Tiffany's, the new James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet novel that everyone is talking about.

You have until 30 January and yep, US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes.

Use this link. Don't be the only one (besides me) not reading this book!

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, So Many Precious Books

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:28 AM 0 comments

Lori's Reading Corner has a copy of Angel's Tip, written by Alafair Burke that's been autographed -- and that can be yours.

US only.

Use this link.

Labels: Alafair Burke, Lori's Reading Corner

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:27 PM 0 comments

Yep, this makes sixty copies of Sundays at Tiffany's, written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet, floating around in the world... amazing, especially since I'm not vain enough to think that EVERY book blogger sends me contest information. Although I wish they would!

Cheryl at Cheryl's Book Nook has this latest set. Five copies. US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.

Enter before January 30.

Use this link.

Labels: Cheryl's Book Nook, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:23 PM 0 comments

Books Ahoy!

Yes, it's true, Lisa at Books Ahoy has FIVE more copies of Sundays at Tiffany's, written by James Patterson and Grabrielle Charbonnet.

And yes, it's still true: copies are coming from the publisher, so winners are restricted to the US and Canada, with no way to reach us PO Box holders (blame the shipping companies for that one!).

You have until January 17, but don't delay. It's fun to say Books Ahoy!

Use this link.

Labels: Books Ahoy, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 5:19 PM 0 comments

J. Kaye is the ultimate in cool, if only because she's ready to pass along a copy of Hallie Ephron's Never Tell a Lie.

(Speaking of Hallie Ephron, she'll be in Pittsburgh this Friday night to lead a workshop sponsored by the local Sisters in Crime chapter. It's not too late to sign up, so if you'll be around, please go. I hate that I have to miss it.)

Back to J. Kaye. You can enter her raffle for Never Tell a Lie via this link.

Labels: Hallie Ephron, J. Kaye's Book Blog

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

Yeah, I'm late this week with this. I'm still in catching up mode around here.

Anyway, YOU are not too late to enter Katrina's latest give over at Stone Soup. That's because you have until Sunday and today's only Wednesday.

It's a You Choose week -- any book for under $25, and Katrina will throw in the shipping. Got anything you've been eyeing? This is your chance!

Use this link.

Labels: Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:11 PM 0 comments

Haven't had enough chances to win Sundays at Tiffany's, the new paperback release from James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet yet?

Head over to Socrates' Book Reviews for five more copies (I think I've now posted links to give you chances to win 45 copies, if my math is right. WOW.).

The usual rules apply: US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes.

You have until January 16.

Use this link.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, Socrates Book Reviews

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

Five more copies of James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet's blockbuster, Sundays at Tiffany's, are up for grabs over at At Home with Alyce.

Same rules apply -- US and Canada only, no PO Boxes. You have until January 19, and if you enter today (which you should, so you don't forget), be nice. Alyce had a migraine yesterday, which she kindly sent my way today...

Use this link. And check out the extra entries!

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:43 AM 0 comments

This month (January, 2009) email subscribers to Patricia's Vampire Notes have a chance to win a copy of Night Rising (Vampire Babylon, Book 1) by Chris Marie Green.

Not a subscriber? Easy to fix. Click here for the details.

Labels: Chris Marie Green, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Bridget @ 9:13 AM 0 comments

More, more, more! She Is Too Fond of Books also has up to five copies of Sundays at Tiffany's courtesy of Hachette Book Group to give away. This is written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.

Check out the rules and enter here.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Bridget @ 9:05 AM 0 comments

She Is Too Fond of Books has the new Fodor's New York City 2009 to give away. She loved this guide, it is accurate and fun to read.

Click here for her review.

Use this link for the giveaway.

Labels: She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Bridget @ 9:02 AM 0 comments

Alyssa Day is guest blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers today, Tuesday January 6th. Stop by and read her article about, "Goals, Hopes and Wishes for 2009". Leave a comment regarding your goals, hopes and wishes along with your email address and you'll be entered to win one of three copies of Wild Thing or one tote bag.

Use this link.

Labels: Alyssa Day, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:59 AM 0 comments

As if posting about 25 copies of Sundays at Tiffany's, by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet, for you to win yesterday wasn't enough, I'm back today with more, starting with Drey at Drey's Library.

This is Drey's first give, so be sure to stop in and say hello even if you don't want to be entered. She's got five copies for you -- US and Canada only, no PO Boxes -- with a deadline of 24 January. And some nice extra entries.

Use this link.

Labels: Drey's Library, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

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

Five more copies of the day's hot book have popped up! Carol at Carol's Notebook has 'em, so get your entry in while you can.

Five paperback copies of Sundays at Tiffany's, by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet, are up for grabs, to US and Canada addresses, but no PO Boxes. You have until January 14. Don't delay.

Use this link.

(h/t to Amanda Sue for finding a mistake in the link. Thank you!!!)

Labels: Carol's Notebook, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:36 PM 1 comments

Five more copies of the newly-released-in-paperback novel, Sundays at Tiffany's, written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet.

This time, you can find them at Fiction to Fruition, a new blog to me. If it's new to you, be sure to take the time to peek around and maybe add them to your reader. (so much for all those feeds I culled last week... the numbers are going right back up!)

As usual, Canada and US only, and no PO Boxes.

You have until January 19.

Use this link and say hi to a new friend.

Labels: Fiction to Fruition, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:56 PM 0 comments

Ahh, so Dar at Peeking Between the Pages explains it: Sundays at Tiffany's is now in paperback. She's got five copies of this week's hot release to share (of course, US and Canada only, no PO Boxes).

Be sure to leave contact information -- but you should do that whenever you enter a contest. It's only polite, even if all you're leaving is a link to your profile, where your e-mail address is listed.

Use this link before January 14.

Labels: Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson, PeePeeking Between the Pages

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:51 PM 0 comments

Luanne at A Bookworm's World dropped me the funniest e-mail. "Get ready!" she said, "There's a new big publicity push!"

Little did she know I'd already posted the first one!

The book is James Patterson's latest, Sundays at Tiffany's, and from my bulging inbox, this is getting a lot of attention (although I'm not sure WHY. Hello? James Patterson? He hardly needs a publicity push to sell his 400,000 copies. No, that figure is probably not an exaggeration, unless it's low). Maybe it's to introduce us to cowriter Gabrielle Charbonnet?

Whatever, Luanne's got FIVE copies for you. Of course, they are from the publisher, so that means US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes. Extra entries, too.

You have until Monday, January 26.

Use this link.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:36 PM 0 comments

Our friend Tracee has started yet another new blog -- The Review From Here -- and she's kicking things off in grand style: with a giveaway of James Patterson's newest, Sunday at Tiffany's. FIVE of you can win this heart-tugger -- and you know you want to!

Because it's coming from the publisher... do I need to continue? US and Canada only and no PO Boxes... You know the drill. And yes, I'm finally typing Canada right on the first try (for awhile there, there were too many Ns and not enough As.)

Use this link!

Labels: James Patterson, The Review from Here

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

From Amberkatze...

This week I have a guest blog for a change! This author was already a guest on Amberkatze's Book Blog back in May and came by for an interview. So this time I asked the author if he could write something special for us ;) Thank you Justin Gustainis for coming back to visit us! I hope you all enjoy the guest blog! Also Justin is being very generous and has said he will send a a signed, inscribed copy of Evil Ways to one lucky winner. So enter away to win a read you are not going to forget!

Use this link!

Labels: Amberkatze, Justin Gustainis

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:27 PM 0 comments

Our favorite writer is still making the rounds with Matrimony. Only this time, the focus is on his involvement with book clubs. Are you in a book club? Consider inviting Josh Henkin to join you -- at least, to discuss Matrimony!

Read all about it here (although there has been much buzz in the publishing industry about it, as well).

Labels: Interviewing Authors, Joshua Henkin

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:23 PM 0 comments

Kelly at Enroute to Life has popped up in the Win a Book mailbox again.

She's starting 2009 with style, hosting author Shelley Adina as part of a book tour -- and offering ONE SET of three books written by Ms. Adina. These books are the first three in a YA series: It's all About Us, The Fruits of my Lipstick, and Be Strong and Curvaceous.

Because this awesome intro to a new series is coming from the publisher, we ask that it be restricted to the US and Canada only, and no one with a PO Box can enter. Their rules; that's the royal WE I'm using above. Don't yell at me!

You have until January 18 to enter.

Use this link.

Labels: Enroute to Life, Shelley Adina

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

Anna, over at Diary of an Eccentric, has THREE copies of Breathing out the Ghost, written by Kirk Curnutt, to share -- and an interview! (A really good interview; Mr. Curnutt gives great answers.)

It sounds like there might be some content in here that's a bit hard to swallow. Be sure to read Anna's review carefully to see if this is something you'd want to read. (But I suspect the bad guy gets his in the end. Isn't that how the best books end?)

The contest is open world-wide until January 12.

Use this link.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Kirk Curnutt

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:55 AM 0 comments

On Interviewing Authors, R. Scot Johns is giving away one copy of The Saga of Beowulf. You need to comment there to enter. Winner will be determined Monday, January 12th.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Interviewing Authors, R. Scot Johns

# posted by Bridget @ 9:14 PM 1 comments

Sheesh. Trying to keep up with J. Kaye is like chasing a hurricane-force wind. It MOVES.

Here's another raffle, for Pure Soapbox, written by Kimberlie Dykeman.

Use this link.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Kimberlie Dykeman

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:21 PM 0 comments

I said I'd post a list of 2008 Reading Roundups. I'd meant to do it sooner, but I was held up waiting for one list from someone, which became two posts... which I finally finished.

If you read my first post, you'll understand why. I'll list mine last.

On to the lists!

Not sure what to read in 2009? Overwhelmed by the millions of books out there to choose from? Check out these lists from friends and friends-to-be -- and may 2009 bring nothing but page-turners.

Sheri at A Novel Menagerie

Ruthie's Book Reviews

Janice On Vox

Alyce

And my two...
Susan's Book Roundup (Part 1)
Susan's Book Roundup (Part 2)

Got any more to add? I'll add them, although this way may be slow. I'm minding the store by myself for most of the week. Go easy on me!

Labels: Book Roundups

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:03 AM 1 comments

I know Breeni Books was nominated for a Preditors + Editors award this year, in the reviewers category. I was nominated for best Author Blog and Best Anthology.

Anyone else? (Ooh, as I look down the list, I do see some familiar names!)

Use this link to check it out. Unfortunately, your most recent vote is the only one that gets counted, so vote carefully! (but really. What other author or anthology are you going to vote for????)

Labels: Awards

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

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has an ARC copy of Imajer, the new book from LE Modesitt, Jr.

Check his site for all details.

Use this link.

Labels: Jr., LE Modesitt, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:13 AM 0 comments

Not to dis any of the raffles J. Kaye is setting up, but I'm going to lump them into one post for my own sanity...

If you are new here or you've been under a rock, J. Kaye has this book blog. That's not unusual; almost everyone we post about here has some sort of blog. What IS unusual is that once J. Kaye reads a book, she passes it on. Not through a book trading service like some of us (uhh, that'd be me), but directly to you guys, who are Win a Book readers. As well as those who aren't cool enough to hang here with us. (The nerve!)

Here are three of her latest offerings. The title is the link to enter.

Obedience, by Will Lavender

The Good-to-Go Cookbook, by Kathleen Cannata Hanna

Walking Through Walls, by Philip Smith

Remember, enter THERE, NOT here. Use the above links.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Kathleen Cannata Hanna, Philip Smith, Will Lavender

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:58 AM 0 comments

Shaunie's one happy gal. She's read this book and is darn pleased with herself. It combines some of her favorite subjects, she finished it time to complete a reading challenge... hey, if you're Shaunie, life is good.

She'd like to pass this book on to a new friend. Because any book that's this good to Shaunie ought to be good to you, right?

You have until January 17.

Oh, the book? It's called A Serpent in Turquoise, and it was written by Peggy Nicholson. It has a Bookcrossing label on it; while there's never any obligation to journal a book with one of these labels, we Bookcrossers sure appreciate hearing what you think of something. Getting word of a book read awhile ago is always a pleasant surprise. Like when you get six chicken nuggets in your order instead of five.

Use this link.

Labels: Peggy Nicholson, Shaunie's Happy Place

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:52 AM 0 comments

Over at the BookViewCafe, Sue Lange's Textile Planet is debuting the new episode on Sunday at noon. It'll only be on the front page until Monday at noon, so move fast!

Use this link to visit the Cafe.

Labels: BookViewCafe, Sue Lange

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:48 AM 1 comments

Redlady's Reading Room has two different cookbooks to giveaway.

First up, 5 copies of Confetti Cakes for Kids. Click here.

Secondly, 3 copies of The Flavor Bible. Use this link.

As I enjoy cookbooks almost as much as I enjoy cooking, I recommend checking these both out.

Both contests run until January 11th. Only residents of the US and Canada (no PO Boxes, please).

Labels: Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Bridget @ 10:01 PM 0 comments

From Fresh Ink Books comes a giveaway of an ARC copy of The Mighty Queens of Freeville by Amy Dickinson. Entry is open worldwide until midnight
Sunday January 18, 2009.

For a nice guest review and to enter, click here.

Labels: Amy Dickinson, Fresh Ink

# posted by Bridget @ 9:56 PM 0 comments

Monie at Reading with Monie dropped us a line early this morning (tell me you're in a different time zone than me!), letting us know about a contest for some David Baldacci. More specifically, for some Divine Justice, as dished out by Mr. Baldacci.

(I could use some of that in my life right now... *ahem*)

(Nope, it has nothing to do with any of you. Although I try not to, sometimes I have a real life.)

Anyhoo... back to Monie, 'cause she's the star around here right now. She's got the audio book of Divine Justice. That's TEN CDs, boys and girls. Wow. That's some involved listening.

Those are all the details she provides on the post, but she told ME ('cause I'm special and all) that the contest ends January 11, and is open WORLDWIDE.

Monie, you rock.

Go check it out yourself via this link.

Labels: David Baldacci, Reading with Monie

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:24 PM 0 comments

New friend alert! New friend alert!

Liviania at In Bed with Books dropped into my inbox just now. Or earlier while I was out; same thing. She's got a contest to share with you!

The book is called In Too Deep, and it was written by Jennifer Banash. Liviania has posted a great interview, and includes all sorts of cool links so you can explore more about this author and the series.

You have until January 16. No word on shipping restrictions; all you can do is ask.

Use this link.

Labels: In Bed With Books, Jennifer Banash

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

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviews:

Julie Kenner is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers now through Friday PM January 2nd. Stop by and read her article about, “Welcome to a Magical 2009“.
Leave a comment and your email address and you'll be entered to win a copy of one of Julie‘s Delicious Books. Julie will pick one lucky person later Friday PM or early Saturday AM so don’t miss out. Hope to see you there.

Use this link.

Labels: Julie Kenner, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:24 PM 0 comments

West of Mars -- Win a Book!

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Sharon Ashwood - Guest Blog and Contest

The Ultramind Solution

Living the Vida Lola

The Read Carpet Podcast

The Terror

More of The Italian Lover

The Italian Lover

The Italian Lover

The Charlemagne Pursuit

Friday, January 30, 2009

Set of Mike Carey Novels

Melody Thomas Guest Blog

Wintergirls

The Magician's Book

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Laws of Harmony

Set of Chris Roberson Books

Set of Carrie Vaughn books

Snapshot

FREE from Harlequin

You Pick

Midori By Moonlight

Bible Illuminated

Avon Books for free!

Guest Interview: Brant Randall/Bruce Cook

Scarpetta

To My Senses

Anne Mallory Guest Blog

Vexing the Viscount

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Revolutionary Road

Nana Star Book and Doll

Dragonfly Falling

Private Property

Beat the Reaper Audio Giveaway

Lynsay Sands Guest Blogger

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Mark Henry Duo

My Father's Paradise

Marla Mason Novels Giveaway

Guest Post with Lloyd Lofthouse and Giveaway

Connie Willis Book Giveaway

Sundays at Tiffany's

Questions from Little Hearts

Guest Interview: Heidi Betts

Monday, January 26, 2009

Too Many Books to list here!

This Side of Heaven

Rock Bottom

Weight Watchers Winner's Circle Cookbook

Kosher by Design Lightens up (and) Crafting Jewish

Helen Scott Taylor Guest Blog

Outliers Audiobook

Sunday, January 25, 2009

A Different Kind of Giveaway

Pushing Up Bluebonnets

Beat the Reaper

The Ride

Saturday, January 24, 2009

The American Journey of Barak Obama

Postmarked Baltimore

Heart of Stone

The Ranger's Apprentice

Thursday's Thoughts

Friday, January 23, 2009

Dark Haven

Betwixt

The Makedown

Raven Hart Guest Blogger

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Run For Your Life

Frantic

The Change Your Life Challenge

Guest Interview: Rachel Vincent

Evil Without a Face

The Change Your Life Challenge

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The ABC's of Kissing Boys