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

Ooh, that's a lyrical book title: Mistress of the Sun. Julie at Booking Mama reviewed it previous to today's post, where she hosts author Sandra Gulland, for a short post about Ms. Gulland's path to novel writing. I like this author already.

In addition, Julie has a copy of Mistress of the Sun to share with US and Canadian friends. You have until May 14, but don't delay. This sounds like a neat book, and Ms. Gulland sounds like a neat author.

Use this link.

Labels: Booking Mama, Sandra Gulland

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

Made in the USA ... funny how that call has gone relatively silent lately.

Still, it makes for a great book title, and author Billie Letts was smart enough to swoop it up.

Yvonne at Socrates' Book Reviews has five copies of Made in the USA up for grabs, thanks to Hachette Books.

Enter by May 22. There are extra entries, of course -- and, once again, US and Canada only, no PO Boxes, please!

Use this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Socrates Book Reviews

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

Win-It Wednesday: Sophomore Switch at Melissa Walker: The Blog

This week, Melissa's giving a way a book that she hearted for I Heart Daily, so you can read her thoughts about it here. Abby McDonald has an awesome debut.

To get in on a chance to win this new YA book, click here.

Labels: Abby McDonald, Melissa Walker

# posted by Bridget @ 5:33 PM 0 comments

One lucky winner will receive a copy of Lane Robins' newest, Kings and Assassins, courtesy of Pat at Pat's Fantasy Hotlist!

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

Click here for more info about this book.

Labels: Lane Robins, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Bridget @ 2:39 PM 0 comments

A Bookworm's World also has a fantastic Canadian mystery set in Ontario -- The Calling by Inger Ash Wolfe.

Want a chance to read this one yourself? Thanks to McLelland and Stewart Luanne has three copies to giveaway. Please take note that this giveaway is open to CANADA ONLY. Comment to be entered, and extra entry for becoming or being a follower and a third for tweeting/blogging about this post/giveaway. Giveaway ends May 26th at 6pm EST.

Use this link, oh ye Canadians!

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Inger Ash Wolfe

# posted by Bridget @ 2:34 PM 0 comments

Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro - Brit Chick Lit from A Bookworm's World.

Please note that this specific giveaway is open only to residents of Canada. Simply comment to be entered. An extra entry for becoming/being a follower (let Luanne know!) And a third for tweeting/blogging. Ends Thursday May 7th at 6pm EST.

Click here if you're from Canada!

# posted by Bridget @ 2:32 PM 0 comments

Yes, another one from A Bookworm's World! Another chance to win Made in the USA by Billie Letts.

Thanks to The Hachette Book Group, Luanne has five copies of Made in the U.S.A. to giveaway. This is open to both the US and Canada, no po boxes please. Leave a comment to be entered! Giveaway ends Tuesday May 19 at 6 pm EST.

Click here to get in on this one too.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Billie Letts

# posted by Bridget @ 2:29 PM 0 comments

Also on A Bookworm's World, the new one by Joanna Scott - Follow Me.

Giveaway is open to Canada and the US, no PO boxes please. Leave a comment to be entered. An extra entry if you're a follower or become one. (Let her know!) Please make sure she has a way to contact you, either by email or through your web page. Giveaway runs until May 23 at 6pm EST.

Use this link.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Joanna Scott

# posted by Bridget @ 2:27 PM 0 comments

The G-Free Diet by Elizabeth Hasselbeck. The G what?! Stop thinking like that - it's about gluten intolerance! You can find this giveaway at A Bookworm's World.

Click here.

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Elizabeth Hasselbeck

# posted by Bridget @ 2:24 PM 0 comments

That's right, boys and girls. The first Saturday in May isn't only Kentucky Derby day (and the Penguins in round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs).

Nope.

It's also Free Comic Book Day.

Read all about it here, and use the store locator. Comics for adults, comics for kids... they've got it all (titles may vary by location, I've learned). Check it out -- especially if you know any children who are reluctant readers (The horror! I know!). Comics are a great way to turn a reluctant reader into ... one of us. Book fiends.

Labels: Free Comic Book Day

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:15 PM 0 comments

Katrina's feeling generous again!

From her blog:

I’m offering two books, to go to two different people. These are both books I couldn’t wait to get and ate up within two days of receiving. Though they are dramatically different, I loved them both, and I’ll write a more complete review in the next day or two.

The books are:

Something About Her by Jeannie Ruesch. This is a category romance set in the Regency period, but Jeannie had me convinced there was no possible way she would pull off the happy-ever-ending romance requires. I was heartbroken too because I adored both the main characters and really wanted the fairy-tale ending for them. But … no spoilers, right? ;-)

Tender Graces by Kathryn Magendie. This one’s more literary, about a girl who escapes her rough West Virginia mountain childhood and returns as an adult to find things were not quite as she remembered them. An exquisite book that shows an obscure culture with a brutal honesty mingled with gentleness.

Use this link for entry info and all that. Hurry! You only have until Sunday!

Labels: Jeannie Ruesch, Kathryn Magendie, Stone Soup

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:04 PM 0 comments

Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit has 5 copies of Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch up for grabs through TODAY, April 29 at 11:59 PM EST from Hatchette Group. U.S./Canada residents, no P.O. boxes.

Hurry up and click here!

Labels: Katie Crouch, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 9:58 AM 0 comments

At Savvy Verse & Wit, 1 copy of Tea & Other Ayama Na Tales by Eleanor Bluestein is being given away. International giveaway! Deadline is May 6, 11:59PM EST. Several ways to enter.

Click here.

Labels: Eleanor Bluestein, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 9:53 AM 0 comments

This time at Today's Adventure, Vanessa has 5 copies of Made in the USA by Billie Letts, courtesy of Hachette Book Group. The usual Hachette rules apply. Canada and US only, no PO boxes. Contest ends May 13th.

Use this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Today's Adventure

# posted by Bridget @ 9:50 AM 0 comments

Hachette Book Group Audio Book Giveaway: The Age of the Unthinkable by Joshua Cooper Ramo. This is being given away at J. Kaye's Book Blog.

Yes, it's another Hachette Book Group Audio Book Giveaway! All week long there will be a new Hachette Book Group Audio Book Giveaway announced. If you don't want to miss these posts, then be sure to subscribe to J. Kaye's blog.

Click here to enter.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Joshua Cooper Ramo

# posted by Bridget @ 9:46 AM 0 comments

At J. Kaye's Book Blog, Author Kathryn Magendie's guest blogging. Kathryn's the author of Tender Graces. She’ll be sharing a little bit of her southern philosophy and charming wit. Be sure to check out the awesome giveaway.

Feel free to post any question you’d like there. Kathryn Magendie will be stopping by to answer your questions.

Kathryn Magendie has generously offered to send one lucky viewer a signed copy of her book. Ask Kathryn a question and you’ll be entered.

Rules: The guidelines for this giveaway are a little different. Read closely.

• You must be 18 years or older
• US and Canada residents only
• Leave an email when you ask your question
• Twitter about this and you’ll be entered twice
• Post about this event on your blog and be entered for a third time.
• Giveaway will be held May 30th

Click here to pop those questions!

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Kathryn Magendie

# posted by Bridget @ 9:37 AM 0 comments

I hear there's a spammer going around Blogspot blogs, leaving lots of kanji words with some familiar Latin-based letters interspersed. I hear he likes Win a Book; I just spent 15 minutes deleting them all.

So... it seems like a good time to give you a heads-up as to a major change that'll be happening over here. With the Win a Book first birthday approaching on May 5, the Tour Manager and I have been working on moving this here blog over to my West of Mars platform.

We're not ready yet; there's a ways to go. I'll need someone to build us a header, too, hopefully for free. (Anyone?) And the blogroll! I've got ideas that'll be a lot of fun for all of us -- once we're there.

Consider this your call to attention. The change WILL be happening. You'll have plenty of notice and some of you may be called on to check things out as it evolves and grows.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled book fun...

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 8:03 AM 1 comments

Dar at Peeking Between the Pages is Too Hot to Handle!

No?

Okay, that's the name of the book she's got to share with everyone today. Before you get there, though, check out the guest post by author Robin Kaye. It's all about how she creates characters. I totally relate to what she's got to say.

You can also read the book's blurb and follow the link to Dar's review.

As for the give, after all this goodness, Dar is giving away her own gently read copy of not only Too Hot to Handle but also Ms. Kaye's first book, Romeo, Romeo.

Since the books are coming from Dar and since Dar's obviously wealthy or something, she's opened this contest to international friends as well as her fellow Canucks.

You have until May 14. Use this link.

Labels: Peeking Between the Pages, Robin Kaye

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

I never went through a phase of wanting to be a doctor. Given how many doctors (and a vet) are in my family, this might surprise some. I do have a fictional character who's a doctor (Mitchell's sister Amy, for those of you who keep track of my fictional world), but that's pretty much where it ends for me.

Still, a book called Brain Surgeon... written by a Brain Surgeon (Dr. Keith Black)... about brain surgery...

You've got to admit, there's something fascinating about it.

Alyce at At Home with Books has two copies to share with everyone. One is a hardback, the same as you'd pick up at a bookstore. The other is the paperback advance reader's copy. You guys are savvy enough to know about ARCs; I don't need to go into it.

There are five entries you can earn, so read the rules carefully. This is a US/Canada only contest, too. Sorry guys, but at least you PO Box holders ought to be happy.

Use this link before May 10.

Labels: At Home with Books, Keith Black

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:19 PM 0 comments

My good bud Lisa at Minds Alive on the Shelves has a book to share, Axe of Iron, written by JA Hunsinger. She's not in the best of moods, so drop by and offer her your friendship and commiseration, okay? Lisa rocks (and I don't just say that because she lives close enough to come over here and set me straight. She truly does rock.).

Use this link.

Labels: JA Hunsinger, Minds Alive on the Shelves

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

Wrighty's Reads is having a Birthday Contest on her book blog and she's giving away two James Patterson books, Run For Your Life and The 8th Confession. There are three prizes and the contest ends May 1st. The books are from Hatchette Books and unfortunately only open to US and Canada.

Click here to celebrate with Wrighty.

Labels: James Patterson, Wrighty's Reads

# posted by Bridget @ 7:39 AM 0 comments

Hachette Book Group Killer Giveaway: Women's Murder Club Audio Box Set (Volumes 1 & 2) from J. Kaye's Book Blog.

Here is your chance to win the first six audio books of James Patterson's Women's Murder Club Series! If you haven't listened to James Patterson's books on audio, you really should. He's one of J. Kaye's favorites.

Giveaway Rules:

• You must be 18 years or older

• US and Canada residents only

• Winners will NOT be notified by email.

• Make sure your entry can be distinguished by others who post.

• Comment and enter once

Go here to comment and enter.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, James Patterson

# posted by Bridget @ 7:32 AM 0 comments

Blood of the Muse has ten copies to give away of World of Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden, graciously provided by Simon & Schuster.

Send an email to pstotts@bloodofthemuse.com with the subject line "WARCRAFT" 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 residents of US and Canada only. Contest ends: May 5, 2009 at 11:59pm PST.

For more details, click here.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Christie Golden

# posted by Bridget @ 7:27 AM 0 comments

Wendy's Minding Spot is giving away 3 copies of Follow Me by Joanna Scott. Winners chosen May 11th. No PO Boxes, USA & Canada Only.

Use this link.

Labels: Joanna Scott, Wendy's Minding Spot

# posted by Bridget @ 7:24 AM 0 comments

Drey's on the bandwagon for Joanna Scott's Follow Me (3 copies), and Annie Solomon's One Deadly Sin (5 copies).

To enter for Follow Me, click here.

For One Deadly Sin, use this link.

Both end May 8

Labels: Annie Solomon, Drey's Library, Joanna Scott

# posted by Bridget @ 7:17 AM 0 comments

Guests can win a copy of Follow Me by Joanna Scott at So Many Books, So Little Time!

HOW TO ENTER:

+1 Post a comment saying that you would like to be entered (make sure to leave your e-mail address!)

+1 Post about the contest on your blog and leave the link in your comment

+1 Become a follower (or if you already follow her, let her know!)

~~For each thing that you do, please leave a separate comment or you will only be entered once!!
~~The contest will end on Monday May 4th at 11:59pm
~~This contest is open to US only.

Click here.

Labels: Joanna Scott, So Many Books

# posted by Bridget @ 5:41 PM 0 comments

Boy, oh, boy! Chic Book Review's been keeping us hopping over here lately!

Amy's got 5 copies of Annie Solomon's One Deadly Sin up for grabs. US and Canada only please, no PO boxes!

Click here, chicks!

Labels: Annie Solomon, Chic book reviews

# posted by Bridget @ 5:38 PM 0 comments

Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan (other wise known as Smart Bitches, Trashy Books) have offered to give away a copy of their fabulous new book, Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance Novels at Joanne Rendell's site. Joanne just finished reading it and even though she's not a big romance reader, she loved every page of it!

Click here to enter and don't forget to read the Q&A as well.

Labels: Candy Tan, Joanne Rendell, Sarah Wendell

# posted by Bridget @ 5:32 PM 0 comments

Popin's Lair has five copies of Testimony by Anita Shreve up for grabs. The giveaway is open to those living in Canada and the States and all you have to do is answer this question, "What is the last/best controversial book that you read?" And make sure your email is attached to your entry and that's it!

Use this link.

Labels: Anita Shreve, Popin's Lair

# posted by Bridget @ 5:29 PM 0 comments

Diary of An Eccentric is offering 5 Joanna Scott books to one winner as part of the Follow Me blog tour. Hachette is handling the shipping, so U.S./Canada only, no P.O. boxes. The deadline is 5/4.

Use this link.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Joanna Scott

# posted by Bridget @ 5:26 PM 0 comments

Thanks to our buddy, Teddy Rose, we have a newcomer here, Back to Books -- Welcome to Win A Book!

Back to Books is running their first contest. The folks at Toon Books have generously offered to giveaway a copy of Luke on the Loose by Harry Bliss, which came out this month. This book is good for readers up to age 8.

Click here.

Labels: Back to Books, Harry Bliss

# posted by Bridget @ 5:22 PM 0 comments

Number One Novels is having its second contest: This week, they're giving away Christy Reece's debut novel Rescue Me, the first in her debut trilogy which releases across the next three months. As always, there's also an interview and several ways to enter the contest. The contest ends on midnight on Sunday, May 3.

Click here to find out more.

Labels: Christy Reece, Number One Novels

# posted by Bridget @ 5:14 PM 0 comments

Caribou's Mom is also on the bandwagon for Joanna Scott! She's giving away three books by Joanna Scott on her blog. This time it's Follow Me, Liberation and Tourmaline. Contest runs April 27 - May 5. US and Canada only for this one.

Link here.

Labels: Caribou's Mom, Joanna Scott

# posted by Bridget @ 5:11 PM 0 comments

At Savvy Verse and Wit, this time it's a group of Joanna Scott books, including her latest, Follow Me by Joanna Scott.

U.S. and Canada Residents only

Hatchette is offering 1 prize pack of all 5 of Joanna Scott's books: Follow Me, Make Believe, Everybody Loves Somebody, Tourmaline, Liberation

Deadline is May 4, 2009, 11:59 PM EST

Use this link to enter.

Labels: Joanna Scott, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 4:57 PM 0 comments

Marta's giving five great Chick Lit books away (Courtesy of Hachette Books) so you can get started on some summer sizzle! And boy do these books sizzle!

Including these three:

Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
Seducing A Scottish Bride by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Stakes & Stiletto's by Michelle Rowen

Usual rules: US and Canadian addresses only, no P.O. Boxes

1 pt for leaving a comment
2 pts for posting this on your blog and letting Marta know
2 pts for telling her what hollywood hunk you'd like starring in your favorite book

Please leave them all in separate comments and make sure you put an email addy with each one. Giveaway ends 5/3 at midnight EST.

Click here.

Labels: Marta's Meanderings

# posted by Bridget @ 4:51 PM 0 comments

Marta's Meanderings playing with the kiddies!

She's got five Horrid Henry chapbooks, 22 pages designed to turn you on to this new children's book series. Use this link to read more about it. There are lots of ways to enter, and a few links to check it all out. Please use them.

This is a US/Canada only contest.

Labels: Horrid Henry, Marta's Meanderings

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

It's busy over at The Burton Review. There's also two copies of The Noticer, Andy Andrews' book about people. (and another great review by Marie, too!)

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

You have until May 19. Use this link.

Labels: Andy Andrews, The Burton Review

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:55 AM 1 comments

Once you've followed Joanna Scott's latest book, Follow Me, from BermudaOnion's place, you can follow it over to The Burton Review, where Marie's got three copies of it to share. (US and Canada only, no PO Boxes, please!)

This is now the second great review of Follow Me that I've seen; clearly, there's something in this book that's inspiring you guys! And those of you who win: there's no need to skimp on your OWN review of this book once you read it. Let's see what you can produce, too! (and don't be intimidated. Just share what you feel, and why. That's all.)

Head on over to enter yourself via this link. This is a longer one; you've got until May 23.

Labels: Joanna Scott, The Burton Review

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

What's that Genesis song about Follow Me, Follow You or something? And how can I have half of an incorrectly remembered song running through my brain?

None of these questions have ANY bearing on BermudaOnion's latest give, for a copy of Follow Me, written by Joanna Scott. There's also a great review that gives great insight into not only the book but how BermudaOnion responded to it, too. Take the time to read this review.

Back to the give 'cause it's a US/Canada/No PO Box addresses one again. As a PO Box holder, myself, I feel your pain.

The rest of you (or those who have a way around that box issue -- a work address, maybe? Your next-door-neighbor?) should use this link before May 6.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Joanna Scott

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:46 AM 0 comments

Over at Today's Adventure, there's a copy of The Noticer, a semi-inspirational tale by Andy Andrews. Be sure to read NotNessie's review of it; it's fascinating!

This is a US/Canada only contest, but PO Boxes seem okay for this one. There are also some rules for extra entries; be sure to follow them carefully, okay? Okay.

Use this link by May 4.

Labels: Andy Andrews, Today's Adventure

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:42 AM 0 comments

From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:

Karen Ranney is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Monday April
27th. Stop by and read her article about "Atmosphere" and the Chapter One excerpt of A Scotsman In Love. Hope to see you there.

Make sure and leave Karen a comment relating to the excerpt of Chapter One for a chance to win a copy of A Scotsman In Love, a travel mug and a signed bookplate.

Use this link.

Labels: Karen Ranney, Yankee Romance Reviewers

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

Ahh, the paranormal infiltrates Win a Book. It's been happening in dribs and drabs; are you ready for more?

We've got Annie Solomon's One Deadly Sin over at Morbid Romantic, yet another blog name. (I swear, if I ever need to name another blog, I'm asking you guys to do it! Me, I come up Win a Book. You guys... well, sheesh. Take a look at what you created!)

Five copies of One Deadly Sin are up for grabs. Need to know more? Use the links at Morbid Romantic to visit the author's site, among other places. And yep, there's the book's cover blurb, too.

This is a US/Canada only contest, with no PO Box addresses allowed, please.

Use this link by May 8.

Labels: Annie Solomon, Morbid Romantic

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:31 AM 0 comments

Merry Weather has another giveaway this week for a signed copy of Dreamstone by first time novelist, P.A. Hendrickson. The contest starts today (April 26), last day for the contest will be Sunday May 10th (Mother's Day). Winners to be announced on Monday, May 11th. All it takes to enter is a comment and please be sure to leave your email address as well.

To enter, click here.

Labels: Merry Weather, P.A. Hendrickson

# posted by Bridget @ 4:42 PM 0 comments

Jack Woodville London is guesting on Unusual Historicals. His romantic historical fiction debut Virginia's War, set in 1944 Texas, is the first of his "French Letters" trilogy.

Readers, if you would like to try for a free copy of Virginia's War, let them know what you think of WWII-set romances and romantic historical fiction. Are you eager to read them? Do you have recommendations to share? We here at Unusual Historicals would love to know your thoughts. They'll draw a random name next Sunday, so good luck!

Click here to read the interview and enter to win.

Labels: Jack Woodville London, Unusual Historicals

# posted by Bridget @ 4:35 PM 0 comments

Okay, I just got it -- we're seeing a lot of this one 'cause it's on a blog tour! (Sometimes I'm slow on the uptake!)

Anyhow, for your chance to win a copy of One Deadly Sin by Annie Solomon at Wendy's Minding Spot, please leave a comment there. USA & Canada Only. No PO Boxes. Wendy will be choosing 5 winners!! Deadline to enter is May 8th.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Annie Solomon, Wendy's Minding Spot

# posted by Bridget @ 4:32 PM 0 comments

What a great title! Five copies of How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp are up for grabs at Chic Book Reviews.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Charla Krupp, Chic Book Chick

# posted by Bridget @ 4:28 PM 0 comments

Oh, I'm just running so behind -- it's a beautiful day here and I'm just being a little lazy.

Anyway, I'm on it now and that's what counts!

Kelly at Enroute to Life is giving away One Deadly Sin by Annie Solomon. Open to US and Canada only; no PO boxes (as usual). Ends May 8.

Use this link.

Labels: Annie Solomon, Enroute to Life

# posted by Bridget @ 4:24 PM 0 comments

Review and giveaway of 5 copies of One Deadly Sin by Annie Solomon on Readaholic.

Follow these rules:

Must be a US or Canadian resident.
Cannot ship to a P.O. Box

How do you enter? This is how:

+1 for commenting
+1 for following
+1 for following on twitter
+1 posting on blog (sidebar counts)
+1 for tweeting

Remember to leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry! Include your email address if it is not shown on blogger. Winners will be chosen May 8th.

Click here to comment.

Labels: Annie Solomon, Readaholic

# posted by Bridget @ 4:20 PM 0 comments

Enroute to Life has 5 copies of Testimony by Anita Shreve to give away! From April 25 to May 23. Open to US and Canada, no PO Boxes.

Click here to get in on this.

Labels: Anita Shreve, Enroute to Life

# posted by Bridget @ 4:16 PM 0 comments

Our new friend, Amanda, at Review A Book 123 is giving away 2 copies of Elijah's Coin by Steve O'Brien. Just leave your name, email address and/or blog link in a comment.

Use this link.

Labels: Review A Book, Steve O'Brien

# posted by Bridget @ 2:23 PM 0 comments

The Tome Traveller's got 2 new giveaways. Both will run thru midnight eastern on May 12.

Made in the USA by Billie Letts: Five winners will be drawn at random and must have a US or Canada mailing address (no PO Boxes)

Click here.

The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson: Five winners will be drawn at random and must have a US or Canada mailing address (no PO Boxes)

Use this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Joshilyn Jackson, The Tome Traveller's Weblog

# posted by Bridget @ 9:22 AM 0 comments

The Fidelity Files by Free Book Friday founder, Jessica Brody. 3 Signed Copies will be given away on Friday, May 1, 2009. Jessica's blogging from beautiful Paris where she's promoting the French release of The Fidelity Files! (Local Title: Confidentialité Assurée") To celebrate the occasion, Jessica thought she'd give away some free signed copies of the American version.

Click here.

Labels: Free Book Friday, Jessica Brody

# posted by Bridget @ 9:16 AM 0 comments

This week's giveaway is of Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender. 5 Signed Copies will be given away on Friday, May 1, 2009.

Click here to sign up.

Remember, you have to sign up each week to be eligible!

Labels: Free Book Friday Teens, Katie Alender

# posted by Bridget @ 9:12 AM 0 comments

A Novel Menagerie has a really neat contest going on that runs through May 9th. She's giving away 3 copies of Who Made You A Princess? by Shelley Adina. And one grand prize winner will win the entire "All About Us" series and a t-shirt.

This is the first YA Fiction that she's read and reviewed. Sounds like a great contest!

Use this link.

Labels: A Novel Menagerie, Shelley Adina

# posted by Bridget @ 9:05 AM 0 comments

Lady T from Living Read Girl is giving away a ARC of Jacqueline Carey's new book for June called Naamah's Kiss at her blog in honor of her birthday this weekend!

Since the shipping costs are on her own dime, she has to limit the giveaway to folks living in the U. S. of A. The book is set in Carey's Kushiel series world but with a new set of characters and plot,so new readers might want to try this one out as well.

Use this link.

Labels: Jacqueline Carey, Living Read Girl

# posted by Bridget @ 2:51 PM 0 comments

Five copies of The Crimes of Paris are being given away at Diary of an Eccentric. U.S./Canada only, no P.O. boxes as Hachette is handling the shipping. Deadline is 5/1.

Use this link.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler

# posted by Bridget @ 2:47 PM 0 comments

It's a busy week at Savvy Verse & Wit! Here's the latest giveaway information: 1 copy of The Mechanics of Falling by Catherine Brady. U.S. Residents only. Deadline is May 1, 11:59 PM EST

Click here to enter.

Labels: Catherine Brady, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 2:44 PM 0 comments

Dar at Peeking Between the Pages has a guest post with Sandra Gulland, author of Mistress of the Sun and a giveaway of a brand new hardback copy to share with one lucky reader. The giveaway is open internationally and she'll be drawing for a winner on Friday, May 8. The link can be found here.

Labels: Peeking Between the Pages, Sandra Gulland

# posted by Bridget @ 2:40 PM 0 comments

Welcome to Vanessa at Today's Adventure. She's having her first giveaway, in honor of her 25th book review! She's giving away a copy of Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer. This giveaway is open to the US and Canada only, and ends May 8th.

Use this link.

Labels: L.A. Meyer, Today's Adventure

# posted by Bridget @ 2:34 PM 0 comments

You know what time it is...Amy's giving away 5 copies of Made in the U.S.A. by Billie Letts. Ends May 8th. Courtesy of Hatchette Books, so US and Canada only, no PO boxes.

Click here.

Labels: Billie Letts, Chic Book Chick

# posted by Bridget @ 2:30 PM 0 comments

Our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers have five copies of Billie Letts' Made in the USA (the only Billie Letts book not in sight at the book sale Susan and Bridget went to today -- and the only one being sought by Susan. Figures.).

US and Canada only, please, and no PO Box addresses. Are your boxes as lonely as mine?

There are ways to gain extra entries; as always, follow the directions precisely.

Winners will be announced on May 10. Use this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:19 PM 0 comments

I still need a copy of Katie Crouch's Girls in Trucks? Do you?

Join me over at Diary of An Eccentric, where Anna is giving away five copies of this debut novel. As usual, no PO Box addresses and the winner must be in the US or Canada.

You have until May 1. Use this link.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Katie Crouch

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

Heather at Age 30, a Lifetime of Books, invited author Erika Robuck to stop in, since Heather has reviewed Ms. Robuck's debut novel, Receive Me Falling.

This is a heck of a story about how this book came to be. Check it out.

And at the end, Ms. Robuck poses three questions for you. Pick your favorite and answer it for a chance to win a copy of Receive Me Falling.

Use this link.

Labels: Age 30 A Lifetime of Books, Erika Robuck

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 3:00 PM 2 comments

One of Susan's favorite science fiction novels is going to be available at the BookViewCafe on April 26: Vonda McIntyre's Dreamsnake.

This will be an e-book, and I have no information about its pricing (free? Paid? Who knows; either way, you shouldn't miss it). Apparently, there have been some special perks attached to this edition, so check it out.

Really. If you haven't read this one yet, you're missing out on a classic.

Labels: BookViewCafe, Vonda McIntyre

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

Amy at Chic Book Reviews has decided to party now that she's got 100 followers. Can't really blame the girl; Susan's author blog sure isn't that loved!

You can win four chick books, all lightly read, and a bunch of handmade (by Amy!) stuff: a bookmark, a journal, and some note cards.

Gotta love Amy, our chic book chick.

Use this link before April 30.

** savvy readers will note that Amy's not telling us what those books are. Put your Inquiring minds away!

Labels: Chic book reviews

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:52 PM 0 comments

At The Things We Read, Bree has a giveaway going on for The Noticer by Andy Andrews. To enter, follow these rules:

1. Notice someone on your blog that has made a difference in your life. Leave a link in the comments.
2. If you do not have a blog, make sure you leave me some way of getting in contact with you and notice someone by leaving your notice in the comments.
3. US and Canada shipping only.

Giveaway ends Friday, May 1st.

Use this link.

Labels: Andy Andrews, The Things We Read

# posted by Bridget @ 7:46 AM 0 comments

Readergirlz are excited to have three copies of Flirtin' with the Monster (May 2009) to give away this week, courtesy of BenBella Books.

For a chance to win one of the three copies they have, make sure you're a follower of the readergirlz blog, and tell them what other books you'd like to delve this deeply into! They'll pick three winning commenters at random next week.

Click here for more info.

Labels: Ellen Hopkins, Readergirlz

# posted by Bridget @ 9:20 PM 0 comments

5 copies of A Lucky Child by Thomas Buergenthal at Bookfoolery and Babble's blog. Open to US and Canada only, no PO boxes.

Comment here for a chance to win.

Labels: Bookfoolery and Babble, Thomas Buergenthal

# posted by Bridget @ 9:14 PM 0 comments

Mr J.F. Gump has graciously provided an autographed copy of Siam Nights: A Love Story to be given away to one lucky reader at Shhh I'm Reading. This giveaway is open to the residents of the US and Canada. Open through April 29.

Now onto the rules:
--Leave a comment for one entry
--Blog about the giveaway and link back for a second entry
--Follow her or add her to your Google Reader for a third entry. Current subscribers are eligible for this too.

**Please leave a separate comment for each entry as she will be using the numbered comments to pick the winner. If you leave more than one entry in a comment, it won't be counted.

Please make sure you have a email address listed in your comment or on your profile.

Use this link.

Labels: J.F. Gump, Shhh I'm Reading

# posted by Bridget @ 5:17 PM 0 comments

By now, I hope you guys know what a fan of Colleen Gleason I am. (and if you didn't know it previous to two seconds ago, you do now!)

She's hosting author Tricia Mills today. Check it out; one lucky commenter will win a copy of Tricia's new book, Heartbreak River. She's talking about how the TV and movies inspire her -- it's a fun post.

Use this link. Be sure to tell Colleen and Tricia that I sent you.

Labels: Colleen Gleason, Tricia Mills

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:30 PM 0 comments

Over at Passages to the Past, a copy of CW Gortner's The Last Queen is up for grabs. This blog looks like one I'd like to hang around more often; they say that author Gortner is going to stop in for an interview.

If any of you know Amy at Passages to the Past, tell her to drop us a line here at Win a Book! We'd love to share her doings!

Use this link to enter for a copy of The Last Queen.

Labels: CW Gortner, Passages to the Past

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:22 PM 0 comments

Via Unusual Historicals, a blog I particularly like, comes word of a blog named Historical-fiction.com (easy name!). And a hardcover copy of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a book that's gotten a LOT of buzz lately.

Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows are the proud authors of this book; really. I have yet to hear a bad word about it.

You can see how right everyone is by getting over to historical-fiction.com and entering for that hardback book.

Use this link.

Labels: historical-fiction.com, Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:19 PM 0 comments

This week, Melissa Walker's doing a combination Win-It Wednesday and Cover Story! Leigh Brescia's first novel, One Wish, is being released tomorrow! And it has such an arresting cover that she had to ask her about its tale. Luckily, she's into sharing.

To enter win a copy of this book, just share your thoughts on the cover. Melissa will pick a victorious commenter at random next week!

Click here. to read more about the cover and to enter.

Labels: Leigh Brescia, Melissa Walker

# posted by Bridget @ 1:13 PM 0 comments

Two copies (1 brand new copy and 1 gently used copy) of Scattered Leaves by Richard E. Roach. Stop by Peeking Between the Pages to enter and read a guest post from Richard, too. It is international! Drawing for the winners will be on Friday, May 8.

Use this link.

Labels: Peeking Between the Pages, Richard Roach

# posted by Bridget @ 1:08 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama has two adorable kids' board books to giveaway, courtesy of Duo Press. Sounds Funny and Sounds Tough.

3 winners 2 books each! US and Canada only. Open until May 6, 2009.

Click here.

Labels: Booking Mama

# posted by Bridget @ 1:05 PM 0 comments

Luxury Reading is giving away 5 sets of beauty books: Bobby Brown Living Beauty and How Not To Look Old by Charla Krupp. 5 readers will get both books! Open to US and Canada; deadline is May 1st.

Click here.

Labels: Bobbi Brown, Charla Krupp, Luxury Reading

# posted by Bridget @ 1:01 PM 0 comments

Here's a contest that's open worldwide! And in honor of Earth Day, too!

Trash Talk by Dave and Lillian Brummet at SMS Book Reviews.

Make sure you comment about what you are doing to help the environment.

Use this link.

Labels: Dave and Lillian Brummet, SMS Book Reviews

# posted by Bridget @ 12:58 PM 0 comments

This time, it's from Savvy Verse & Wit. Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch. US and Canada only. 5 copies up for grabs. Deadline is April 29.

Click here to enter.

# posted by Bridget @ 12:12 PM 0 comments

Because there are lots of ways to win, check out this interview with author Elizabeth J. Van Amelsvoort. If you like children's fiction and YA literature, this is an author you want to be familiar with!

Use this link.

Labels: Elizabeth J. Van Amelsvoort

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

S. Krishna's got the goods again this week. This time, it's 2 ARC copies of Everyone is Beautiful, written by Katherine Center.

This is a US/Canada only give. Sorry, folks.

Be sure to read and follow the rules for entries; you can earn up to four. And it's open until May 6. Get busy!

Use this link.

Labels: Katherine Center, S. Krishna

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

Dar at Peeking Between the Pages needed to shake up our lives some. I swear, that's what she's up to!

THIS GIVE IS FOR CANADIANS ONLY.

Or, well, people in Canada. I think you can be any nationality. And that you can't be a Canadian living in Australia.

The book is called The Good Mayor, and it's the debut novel by Andrew Nicoll. It's being compared to The Time-Traveler's Wife, so Dar is excited to read it (Me, I need to read Time-Traveler. It's near the top of Mt. TBR, though. Maybe in 2009...).

The release date is May 12, but you can reserve your copy NOW. Dar will draw the winner on May 8, so you just might get this right around its release and you can show it to all your friends and brag about how YOU won it...

Use this link.

Labels: Andrew Nicoll, Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:31 AM 0 comments

Young Adult Author Maggie Stiefvater Talks About Her Books at Yankee Romance Reviewers.

Young Adult Week continues with Special Guest Maggie Stiefvater and her wonderful book "Lament" on Wednesday April 22nd. Make sure and stop by and read the article, the review and leave a comment to the question Maggie asks for a chance to win a signed copy of this absolutely adorable book.

Stop by here to check it out today.

Labels: Maggie Stiefvater, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:00 AM 0 comments

Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has 5 copies of The City & The City by China Miéville.

To enter, you need to send an email to reviews@gryphonwood.net. 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.

Stop by here to see the book.

Labels: China Mieville, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

# posted by Bridget @ 7:53 PM 0 comments

At She Is Too Fond of Books, they are giving away 5 copies of The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson.

Rules are as follows:

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling her what you’d do if an apparition visited you in the night. Would you roll over and go back to sleep? Put the pillow over your head and hide? Scream for help? Follow the ghost?

Enter by midnight EST on May 1; winners will be announced on May 2. These books are coming from the publisher, and mailing is restricted to US and Canadian addresses only, no PO Boxes.

Click here.

Labels: Joshilyn Jackson, She is Too Fond of Books

# posted by Bridget @ 7:46 PM 0 comments

At J. Kaye's Book Blog, she's got a book review & review copy giveaway of Tender Graces by Kathryn Magendie. What's a review copy, you say? Well, that's the copy that J. Kaye read to do her review. Giveaway's open to US and Canada, no PO boxes. Winner will be posted on May 30th. Stop back to see if you've won!

Click here to enter and read the rest of the rules!

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Kathryn Magendie

# posted by Bridget @ 7:38 PM 0 comments

Who said Christian Fiction can't be Westerns, too? Well, this is set on a ranch in Arkansas, so it's not really a Western. But it's close!

Delia, of Gatorskunkz and Mudcats (what a great blog name!), has a copy of The Reluctant Cowgirl, written by Christine Lynxwiler. Delia's got author information and links to find out more, including a link to the first chapter.

This contest is open internationally, folks! Yay, Delia!

You have until April 28. Use this link.

Labels: Christine Lynxwilder, Gartorskunkz and Mudcats

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:38 PM 0 comments

Testimony, the latest novel from Anita Shreve, is getting a lot of attention lately.

Want to know why? Me, too!

Head over to Booking Mama, where you can win one copy of this book. Booking Mama's also got a link to the review she did last fall; be sure to check that out.

There are extra entries, and this is, once again, a US/Canada contest, with no PO Box addresses allowed. You have until April 30, which is coming up awfully fast.

Use this link.

Labels: Anita Shreve, Booking Mama

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

Haven't gotten a copy of Girls in Trucks, Katie Crouch's debut novel, yet? Haven't been by a bookstore to pick it up?

Well, head on over to Shh I'm Reading, where Melissa has three copies to share, courtesy of the publisher (so US/Canada only and no PO Boxes).

You have until April 29 and yep, you can gain extra entries.

Use this link.

Labels: Katie Crouch, Shhh I'm Reading

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:32 PM 0 comments

Along with her review, J. Kaye's offering her review copy of Leslie Meier's Mother's Day Murder.

I hear good things about this series, so be sure to check out J. Kaye's review and enter to win her ARC copy of the book.

This is a US/Canada only contest, and you must be 18 to enter. More details, including extra entries via this link.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Leslie Meier

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:03 AM 0 comments

Drey at Drey's Library doesn't believe that people can like her. Why not? She's cute. She's funny. She's smart. She's well-read -- and she's got all the great books.

Like this one. First Family, written by David Baldacci. Drey's gotten the green light to give away three copies of this newly released book. You know you want to be among the first to lay your hands on it.

This is a US/Canada/No PO Box contest. There are ways to get extra entries. Life is good.

Use this link.

Labels: David Baldacci, Drey's Library

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:59 AM 0 comments

Stop by Chic Book Review to read Amy's review of Susan Elizabeth Phillips' What I Did For Love. Amy's also giving away a gently read copy of Glitter Baby, Susan Elizabeth Phillips first contemporary romance which was recently re-issued. Open to all and ends April 28th!

Click here.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Susan Elizabeth Phillips

# posted by Bridget @ 9:23 AM 0 comments

International (yay!) giveaway of Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert at Savvy Verse and Wit. Deadline is April 28.

Stop by Savvy Verse and Wit for all the rules. Click here. Check it out, it's a little different than just leaving a comment!

Labels: Natasha Mostert, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Bridget @ 9:07 AM 0 comments

Joystory has 5 copies of Testimony by Anita Shreve to give away. Open to US and Canada, no PO boxes please. Deadline is May 16.

To enter, and for more chances to win, click here

Note from Joy: There are still three giveaways open besides this one. One closes this Saturday. The other two May 16. Stop by here to get in on them.

Labels: Anita Shreve, Joystory

# posted by Bridget @ 9:02 AM 0 comments

Books and Needlepoint has a new giveaway - 5 copies of Made in the U.S.A. by Billie Letts. Ends May 18. US and Canada, no PO boxes.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Billie Letts, Books and Needlepoint

# posted by Bridget @ 8:58 AM 0 comments

Author Kat Bryan will give a copy of her time travel, romance novel, Where the Rain Is Made, to one lucky commenter. Contest runs from April 20 until April 26. Make sure you leave an email address!

Use this link.

Labels: Kat Bryan, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Bridget @ 8:51 AM 0 comments

At Patricia's Vampire Notes, read an Interview with Alex Bledsoe, author of the soon to be released vampire novel Blood Groove (Tor, April 28, 2009). Make a comment or ask a question and be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of the novel.

Click here.

Labels: Alex Bledsoe, Patricia's Vampire Notes

# posted by Bridget @ 8:44 AM 0 comments

Diary of an Eccentric is holding a giveaway of 1 copy of The Traitor's Wife by Susan Higginbotham. It's open internationally and ends 5/1.

Click here to leave a comment with your email address.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Susan Higginbotham

# posted by Bridget @ 8:43 PM 0 comments

Bridget's having an interview session with author Linda Holbrook on her blog tonight from 5 until 7pm EST and one commenter will win a copy of her book "You Wanna Go To Willard".

Stop by here.

Labels: Linda Holbrook, Readaholic

# posted by Bridget @ 4:34 PM 0 comments

Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott + a Contest! at Melissa Walker: The Blog. Drop by Melissa's blog to view the alternate covers for this book and read her interview with Elizabeth Scott. Let Melissa know what you think of the covers and one lucky commenter will win a signed copy of Elizabeth's Perfect You! Winner will be selected next Monday (April 27th).

Use this link.

Labels: Elizabeth Scott, Melissa Walker

# posted by Bridget @ 4:27 PM 0 comments

Giveaway at Reviewer X. Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon. Comment to win. It is only open until this Wednesday the 22nd, though, so hurry!

Click here to enter.

Labels: Cindy Pon, Reviewer X

# posted by Bridget @ 4:17 PM 0 comments

Comic Giveaway: Perfect Dark by Eric Trautmann and Jason Carl from Blood of the Muse. Like graphic novels? How about video games? If you do, Blood of the Muse has something just for you. They are giving away a copy of the Perfect Dark graphic novel written by Eric Trautmann and Jason Carl.

To Enter to Win: Send an email to pstotts@bloodofthemuse.com with the subject line "DARK" 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: May 3, 2009 at 11:59pm PST.

Click here for more info.

Labels: Blood of the Muse, Eric Trautmann, Jason Carl

# posted by Bridget @ 4:12 PM 0 comments

We have a new player in the Book Blogging world, gang! It's Number One Novels, a site devoted to promoting debut novels (something I'm quite fond of, myself).

Actually, it looks like they've been in business for a few months now. Today, they have an interview with author Rachel Keener, and a give of her debut, The Killing Tree.

Check out the interview, enter to win the book. The winner will be notified next Monday.

use this link.

Labels: Number One Novels, Rachel Keener

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:25 PM 0 comments

Proving that even someone as cool as the Chic Book Chick has to deviate from the norm from time to time, Amy has let her son review a book. And now that he has, she's giving this gently-read copy away. The book is City of Thieves and it was written by David Benioff.

Stop by, give Britain a grade, and check out an exclusive offer for Chic Book Review readers. For those of you keeping score at home, the exclusive offer has NOTHING to do with the give.

You have until April 27 for the contest. Go for it.

Use this link.

Labels: Chic book reviews, David Benioff

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:20 PM 0 comments

Young Adult Week kicks off with a bang with Special Guest Janette Rallison and her wonderful book "My Fair Godmother" on Monday April 20th. Make sure and stop by and read the article, the review and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of this absolutely adorable book.

Grab that Young Adult/Teen you have hiding in her room and have her take a peek at a great read for Summer Fun. (This is for teens and adults too, I loved it.)

Click here to get in on this!

Labels: Janette Rallison, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:03 AM 0 comments

At Morbid Romantic, author Gary Turcotte has given them the chance to give out three autographed copies of his book Memoirs of a Fortune Teller. Contest ends May 2nd and is open internationally.

Use this link.

Labels: Gary Turcotte, Morbid Romantic

# posted by Bridget @ 9:30 PM 0 comments

Morbid Romantic is currently holding a giveaway for five copies of The Turnaround by George Pelecanos.

The contest ends May 2nd, is open to the US and Canada, and no PO Boxes.

Click here for a multitude of ways to enter!

Labels: George Pelecanos, Morbid Romantic

# posted by Bridget @ 9:26 PM 0 comments

Merry Weather is hosting a book giveaway thanks to Anna at Hachette Books. There are two titles to choose from:

How Not To Look Old by Charla Krupp
Living Beauty by Bobbi Brown

Two fantastic beauty books for ladies who can say; been there done that, now I'm calling the shots!

To have a chance to win one of these books, jut stop by Merry Weather and leave a comment after her review of these two fabulous books. Make sure you let her know which book you're interested in and leave your email, so she can get back to you if you've won. US and Canada residents only please.

The contest begins now and will end on Friday May 1st. The five winners will be announced on Saturday the 2nd.

Click here.

Labels: Bobbi Brown, Charla Krupp, Merry Weather

# posted by Bridget @ 3:17 PM 1 comments

A Sea of Books is having her first giveaway! Welcome to Win A Book!

It's a Hachette Books giveaway for 5 copies of Made in the U.S.A. by Billie Letts. As always, open to U.S. and Canada only. No P.O. Boxes, please.

Use this link.

Labels: A Sea of Books, Billie Letts

# posted by Bridget @ 3:12 PM 0 comments

Jennifer Mueller is celebrating the release of two new books this month: A RUINED SEASON, which is a hardcover Regency from Robert Hale, and HISTORY LESSONS, a contemporary e-book that collects multiple historical stories, published by Phaze.

If you're intrigued by a story that takes you through the history of a great Scottish castle--and all the mischief and romance that takes place--then leave a comment or question for Jennifer. Next week, they'll pick a random name and that person will win a copy of HISTORY LESSONS. Good luck!

Click here to enter.

Labels: Jennifer Mueller, Unusual Historicals

# posted by Bridget @ 3:04 PM 0 comments

It's self help Sunday at Chic Book Chick. Amy has a review up and is giving away her review copy of "You Bring the Peanut Butter, I'll get the Bread" by Kirsten Poe Hill and Renee E. Warren. Open to all! (We really love that!) Ends April 26th.

Click here to read her review and to enter.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Kirsten Poe Hill, Renee E. Warren

# posted by Bridget @ 2:50 PM 0 comments

Luke on the Loose -- children's book especially designed for kids learning to read is up for grabs at Booking Mama.

Contest ends Sunday, May 3rd.

Click here.

Labels: Booking Mama, Harry Bliss

# posted by Bridget @ 2:45 PM 0 comments

Shaunie's Happy Place has another giveaway to post, this one is called Hangar 13 by Lindsay McKenna, a little romance between a military pilot and a Native American Shamaness as they try to fight off an evil spirit.

Comment here to enter.

The winner will be chosen May 3rd.

Labels: Lindsay McKenna, Shaunie's Happy Place

# posted by Bridget @ 2:41 PM 0 comments

Are you anywhere near North Richland Hills, Texas?

(I'd like to mention I've never even HEARD of North Richland Hills, Texas, so if you know the area, pop over to The Meet and Greet and tell me about it, okay?)

You may want to get yourself over to North Richland Hills, Texas on May 9. Why?

Big author signing. I love group author signings.

Here's who'll be there:
Candace Havens
Karen Kelley
Jax Cassidy
Cindy Dees
Amie Stuart
Karen Whiddon
Juliet Burns
Celya Bowers

Never heard of them? It's time to fix that. Go meet them. There will be a tea at noon, followed by a discussion and signing at 1.

Where, you ask?

Barnes & Noble at the North East Mall.

A percentage of the profits from door prizes will be donated to the Bedford Public Library.

SO. You can meet new authors and explore their fictional worlds and buy their books. AND you can do a good deed by throwing in for the door prizes and helping out the local library.

If only I had an unlimited travel budget (and time), I'd so be there.

Why don't you go as my representative?

Labels: Amie Stuart, Candace Havens, Celya Bowers, Cindy Dees, Jax Cassidy, Juliet Burns, Karen Kelley, Karen Whiddon

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:00 AM 0 comments

Mis(h)takes has a copy of Finding Grace by Donna VanLiere up for grabs. There is also a review of the book as well.

The link for the giveaway is here.

There are ways to gain more entries and the giveaway will be going on until Monday April 27th.

Labels: Donna VanLiere, mis(h)takes

# posted by Bridget @ 9:37 AM 0 comments

Bridget's also giving away 5 copies of Testimony at Readaholic.
Open to US and Canada only, no PO boxes please. Winners to be chosen May 1st.

Click here.

Labels: Anita Shreve, Readaholic

# posted by Bridget @ 9:33 AM 0 comments

Bridget's giving away 5 copies of Made in the USA by Billie Letts on her blog, Readaholic. Winners will be chosen May 1st.

Click here for all the ways to enter.

Labels: Billie Letts, Readaholic

# posted by Bridget @ 9:29 AM 0 comments

Over at Ingela F. Hyatt's blog, a new series is being launched. It's called Ask an Author, and us readers are invited to drop in. There will be prizes, but since when is chatting with an author not a prize unto itself?

Check it out via this link and get that brain into question mode!

Labels: Ingela F. Hyatt

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:31 PM 0 comments

J. Kaye, for those of you not following her, has changed her raffles to be a monthly phenomenon. And does she have goodies for you!

FICTION by Ara 13 (2 ARCs)

ONCE BITTEN by Kalayna Price (Review Copy)

THE PROBLEM WITH THE PUDDLES Kate Feiffer (ARC)

LUCKY BREAKS by Susan Patron (ARC)

SORROW by John Lawson (eBook)

RAINY DAY RESCUE by Inda Schaenen (ARC)

LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT by Deirdre Shaw (ARC)

THE CHOSEN ONE by Carol Lynch Williams (ARC)

Three Audio Books: Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson (CD Audios)

MARRIED BY MISTAKE by Abby Gaines (4 PPBs)

SAFER by Sean Doolittle (ARC)

WILLOW by Julia Hoban (ARC)

The book will take you to the proper link. Hurry! You only have one more week to enter.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog

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

I need help. It's close to 70 degrees here West of Mars and I'm freezing. Shoulder-to-ankle in fleece.

That's not the kind of help you'll find in The Help, the debut novel by Kathryn Stockett. Icedream over at Reading in Appalachia is passing along her gently-read copy of this book, and has included not only a review from Publisher's Weekly, but her own thoughts on this book as well.

Check it all out and enter via this link. You have until May 1.

Labels: Kathryn Stockett, Reading in Appalachia

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

Dar at Peeking Between the Pages has not one but TWO copies of Keeper of Light and Dust to share! Natasha Mostert's book must really like Dar 'cause she's got an extra copy. And what's not to like? A synopsis/review of the book, a video from the author, and the book trailer are all included in this post -- you'll be eager to read this one once you're done hanging with Dar.

(and Dar is cool. You want to hang with her. Trust me on this one.)

Now, here's the good stuff: Because Dar is going to share her reviewer copy, she's got TWO to share. One will be restricted to the US and Canada only. But the other? International, baby!

You have until April 24. Get busy via this link.

Labels: Natasha Mostert, Peeking Between the Pages

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:08 PM 0 comments

My friend Amy at Chic Book Reviews is giving away three books in honor of us making it to yet another Friday.

The books are:
All of Me by Lori Wilde
Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
Stakes and Stilettos by Michele Rowen

All have been gently read by Amy herself. And No, you can't win all three. Only one -- so there will be three winners this week. We deserve it, gang! We survived another tax season!

You have until next Friday, the 24th of April, to enter. Leave a comment with your e-mail address on Amy's post. That's it!

Use this link to get there.

Labels: Chic book reviews, Larissa Ione, Lori Wilde, Michele Rowen

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:02 PM 0 comments

Our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers have five copies of Larissa Ione's Passion Unleashed to share with you, compliments of the publisher. (That means US/Canada only and no PO Box addresses, please)

You have until May 1.

AND there's an excerpt posted, too. So you'll really know what sort of goodness you're volunteering yourself for.

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Larissa Ione, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 9:01 AM 0 comments

Redlady's Reading Room has a giveaway for a brand new copy of Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs. Bonnie didn't realize that this different cover in trade paperback was the same book that she had read with a different cover in hardback. The publisher sent her this copy and she wants to pass this on to a reader of her blog. She is asking everyone to let her know which cover they prefer...the hardback or new paperback.

Use this link.

Labels: Kate Jacobs, Redlady's Reading Room

# posted by Bridget @ 8:27 PM 0 comments

Merry Weather's at it again, another giveaway!

Stop by and enter to win a copy of Penny and Rio The Mysterious Backyard Meeting by Jennifer Swanson. This is an early reader chapter book for ages 5 thru 12. The contest begins today and ends on Sunday April 26th. Winner to be announced on the 27th. Please be sure to leave your email in the comment box.

Check it out here.

Labels: Jennifer Swanson, Merry Weather

# posted by Bridget @ 8:22 PM 0 comments

Over at Maymay's Memos, Dead Until Dark is being given away. For those of you who haven't read Charlaine Harris, you're definitely missing out. That's why they decided to give away one brand spanking new copy of Dead Until Dark. This book is the first in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine. It's also the basis for the HBO series Trueblood, which I've seen -- pretty cool if you like vampires and such. In order to win, all you have to do is leave a message with a way to contact you. Winner will be announced on May 1st.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Charlaine Harris, MayMay's Memos

# posted by Bridget @ 1:54 PM 0 comments

One copy of Fatal Waters by Iris Moss is now being given away at My thoughts. . .your thoughts?

Becky will pass this book on to another reader to enjoy! Just leave her a comment. She'll draw for the winner on April 22nd! Be sure to leave me an e-mail address!

Click here for more.

Labels: Iris Moss, My Thoughts...your thoughts

# posted by Bridget @ 1:50 PM 0 comments

Joystory has a giveaway for The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshlyn Jackson. The deadline is NOON PST May 16, 2009.

Click here.

Just a note from Joy: "Last week's four giveaways are open until this Saturday. I may not notify winners until Sunday afternoon or evening as I just learned that I'm going to be able to participate in Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon after all."

That's great!

Labels: Joshilyn Jackson, Joystory

# posted by Bridget @ 10:21 AM 0 comments

Booking Mama has a copy of Admission by Jean Hanff Korelitz to giveaway. The contest will be open until Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced the following day. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. and Canada addresses only -- no p.o. boxes please.

Use this link.

Labels: Booking Mama, Jean Hanff Korelitz

# posted by Bridget @ 7:49 AM 0 comments

Just in time for Mother's Day!

Dear Mom by Melody Carlson
Mama's Got a Fake I.D. by Caryn Dahlstrand Rivadeneira
Enduring Justice by Amy Wallace

All ending May 10 - 1 copy of each - U.S. only.

Click here for all the details.

Labels: Amy Wallace, Books and Needlepoint, Caryn Dahlstrand Rivadeneira, Melody Carlson

# posted by Bridget @ 7:44 AM 0 comments

First time giveaway at Wrighty's Reads. Welcome!

This one's for Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert. For a chance to win a copy, leave a comment. For an extra chance, become a follower or subscriber (also those who already are) and let Wrighty know.

Contest ends April 20th.

Click here.

Labels: Natasha Mostert, Wrighty's Reads

# posted by Bridget @ 7:31 AM 0 comments

Cafe of Dreams has a final audiobook giveaway going on. It is for James Patterson's Women's Murder Club Boxed Set #1. She has 3 sets to giveaway and the contest ends April 25th.

Click here.

Labels: Cafe of Dreams, James Patterson

# posted by Bridget @ 7:24 AM 0 comments

Here is the 2nd audiobook giveaway for Cafe of Dreams. This one is win 1 in 3 copies of Run For Your Life by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Contest is
open until April 25th.

Use this link.

Labels: Cafe of Dreams, James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

# posted by Bridget @ 2:30 PM 0 comments

Book Chatter just posted a Q&A with Judi Hendricks which includes a giveaway for one paperback copy of The Laws of Harmony as well as a beautiful pashmina (shawl)!

Click here.

This giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada and will end on April 25, 2009 - 8pm PDT. The winner will be announced on April 27, 2009.

Labels: Book Chatter and other stuff, Judith R. Hendricks

# posted by Bridget @ 2:27 PM 0 comments

Here's the latest giveaway for Susan Higginbotham's The Traitor's Wife at Savvy Verse & Wit:

3 copies for U.S./Canada residents from the publisher
1 gently used ARC from Serena to an international reader
Deadline is April 22, at 5pm EST

Link here.

Labels: Savvy Verse and Wit, Susan Higginbotham

# posted by Bridget @ 2:22 PM 0 comments

Both are new (unread) trade paperbacks, US only, PO boxes okay, must leave comment
with e-mail to enter.

1. The Matzo Ball Heiress by Laurie Gwen Shapiro. Click here.

2. Inappropriate Men by Stacey Ballis. Click here.

Labels: Beth's Book Review Blog, Laurie Gwen Shapiro, Stacey Ballis

# posted by Bridget @ 2:14 PM 0 comments

Our good buddy Amy, the Chic Book Chick, is giving away 5 copies of Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione. US and Canada only; no PO boxes. Winners to be announced April 22.

Use this link.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Larissa Ione

# posted by Bridget @ 2:09 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama is giving away 2 copies of Because I Love Her. For one entry, please leave a comment with your e-mail address telling Booking Mama something special about your mother. For an additional comment or two, you can blog about this contest and/or tweet about it. The contest is open until Thursday, April 30th at 11:59 p.m. EST. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. or Canada mailing addresses only.

Click here to enter.

Labels: Booking Mama

# posted by Bridget @ 2:05 PM 0 comments

Yes, it's true! Joshilyn Jackson wrote a book about me!

Okay, she wrote a book that has nothing to do with me, but the title sure fits. Me. And the book, I'm sure. No self-respecting editor would send a book into the world with an ill-fitting title.

Dar at Peeking Between the Pages has five copies of this latest from Ms. Jackson. She's also got two parts of a video interview with the author, herself, for you to watch. AND a link to her review. Wow, Dar. THAT is being thorough.

Entering to win won't require as much, I'm glad to say. Check out the rules -- but I'll warn you now. This is restricted to non-PO Box holders in the US and Canada, like is getting to be the norm around here.

You have until April 29. Use this link.

Labels: Joshilyn Jackson, Peeking Between the Pages

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

I have a good friend who is friends with author Larissa Ione, so I'm excited to see Monie, of Reading with Monie, giving away five copies of Ms. Ione's Passion Unleashed. Woo hoo! Now more people can experience the goodness that is Larissa Ione (I need to be one of them, to be honest. Right now, I'm operating under the commutative rule of friends -- any friend of my friend is my friend, too. Get that?).

To enter, fill out the form on Monie's blog. There are chances for extra entries, too, so be sure to read the rules carefully.

You have until April 25, and this is, like usual when there are five copies up for grabs, restricted to the US and Canada, but PO Box addresses are excluded.

Use this link.

Labels: Larissa Ione, Reading with Monie

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:37 PM 0 comments

Tracee at The Review From Here is giving away 5 copies of Testimony by Anita Shreve. Unfortunately, winners are limited to the US and Canada…sorry about that. Winners will be drawn on May 10 so make sure to leave a comment. Please remember to leave a valid email address!

Use this link.

Labels: Anita Shreve, The Review from Here

# posted by Bridget @ 4:45 PM 0 comments

3 sets of Drood by Dan Simmons, in audiobook format to giveaway to 3 lucky
winners at Cafe of Dreams. Entering is easy - just leave a comment and for an extra entry, tweet or post on your blog about the giveaway!

Click here.

Labels: Cafe of Dreams, Dan Simmons

# posted by Bridget @ 4:42 PM 0 comments

Joy Renee over at Joystory has the latest Billie Letts novel, Made in the USA. You know you want this -- heck, I do!

It's not even been released yet, but you can enter to win a chance at it. You have until May 16, which will be after the publication date, but that's okay. I'd be surprised if it's not worth the wait.

US and Canada only, and no PO Box delivery is available, sorry to say.

Check it all out via this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Joystory

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:28 PM 0 comments

My old friend Joy Renee has a give that suits her. It's a book called The Gold Standard, which is something (in theory, anyway) that Joy Renee is seeking. Is she seeking the book called The Gold Standard? Probably not, since she has one copy to share.

This is a great-looking book for anyone who works in an area where you need to do some team-building. If you volunteer, you probably need to do team building -- this isn't simply for the business folk out there.

You have until April 25, and you must be in the US or Canada (no PO Box addresses, please).

Use this link.

Labels: Joystory, Mike Krzyzewski

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:25 PM 0 comments

This one's been going for awhile, but I believe it's new to us. The blog is Lori's Book Den, and the book is George Pelecanos' The Turnaround.

Yep, you've been hearing a lot about this one. You have two more days -- until April 16 -- to enter, so move fast. (US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes, please)

Use this link.

Labels: George Pelecanos, Lori's Book Den

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:22 PM 0 comments

Chic Book Reviews, my good friend Amy's blog, is hosting yet more fun. This time, it's Linda Howard's novel, Mr. Perfect.

You have until April 21 to enter. Use this link, and be sure to take advantage of your extra chances.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Linda Howard

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 12:19 PM 0 comments

Peeking Between the Pages has 3 copies of BoneMan's Daughters by Ted Dekker up for grabs. The giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes). Drawing for the winners will take place on April 30, 2009.

Click here.

Labels: Peeking Between the Pages, Ted Dekker

# posted by Bridget @ 9:13 PM 0 comments

Carol's Notebook has 5 copies of The Turnaround by George Pelecanos, courtesy of Hachette Books. Of course, you know that means US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes. You have until April 28th.

Use this link.

Labels: Carol's Notebook, George Pelecanos

# posted by Bridget @ 9:10 PM 0 comments

Booking Mama has 2 copies of Earlene Fowler's Love Mercy up for grabs! She also has an interview with Earlene!

For one entry, just leave a comment with your e-mail address telling her why you'd like to read this book. For another entry or two, you can blog about this giveaway and/or mention it on Twitter. You have until Monday, April 27th to enter. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. or Canada mailing addresses only.

Click here.

Labels: Booking Mama, Earlene Fowler

# posted by Bridget @ 8:20 AM 0 comments

Chick Book Chick has a giveaway going for Living Beauty by Bobbi Brown. US and Canada only. No PO boxes. 5 copies. Ends April 19th. Says it all, doesn't it?

Click here.

Labels: Bobbi Brown, Chic Book Chick

# posted by Bridget @ 7:59 PM 0 comments

1 Copy of The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn at the Quiverfull Family. Contest ends April 19th. Open to US and Canada only.

For more on this book, and details on how to enter, click here.

Labels: Quiverfull Family, Randy Alcorn

# posted by Bridget @ 9:31 AM 0 comments

Boomer Beauties Giveaway at Marta's Meanderings! Bobbi Brown Living Beauty and How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp. Open to US and Canada only, no PO Boxes. You must comment letting Marta know your favorite anti-aging trick/secret, or are you just aging gracefully? Giveaway ends April 17th.

Use this link.

Virtual Girl's Night Out Giveaway This time, it's for Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch and I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti by Giulia Melucci. Again, only for US and Canada and no PO boxes. Comment on her site. Contest ends April 17th.

Click here.

Labels: Bobbi Brown, Charla Krupp, Giulia Melucci, Katie Crouch, Marta's Meanderings

# posted by Bridget @ 9:20 AM 0 comments

Another give-away at Wendy's Minding Spot. 5 copies of The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson. Deadline to enter is May 1st. Entering is easy! Just leave a comment, along with your email address. USA and Canada Only. No PO Boxes.

Click here.

Labels: Joshilyn Jackson, Wendy's Minding Spot

# posted by Bridget @ 9:16 AM 0 comments

It's Free Book Friday at Chic Book Chick! Amy's got a review up for Girls In Trucks by Katie Crouch (plus the winner of last week's drawing are announced) AND she's started another giveaway for Stakes and Stilettos by Michele Rowan.

Click here to get in on all the excitement!

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Katie Crouch, Michele Rowan

# posted by Bridget @ 9:45 AM 0 comments

ARC giveaway for The Four Corners of the Sky by Michael Malone at Dan's Journal. This runs for one week, ending April 17th, so you better hurry!

Use this link.

Labels: Dan's Journal, Michael Malone

# posted by Bridget @ 9:42 AM 0 comments

There's another giveaway at Merry Weather, to help celebrate a new monthly feature -Blog Reviews! So along with April's Blog Review of RookieMoms.com, she's giving away a copy of their book: The Rookie Mom's Handbook - 250 Activities to Do With (and without!) Your Baby. The Giveaway ends on Sunday April 20th. The winner will be announced on Monday the 21st. Leave a comment there along with your email address to be entered.

Click here.

Labels: Merry Weather

# posted by Bridget @ 9:32 AM 0 comments

The Big Love by Sarah Dunn. 3 copies are up for grabs. To enter, and read the rules, click here.

The Poet by Michael Connelly. Also, 3 copies available. To enter, click here.

The deadline for both of them is NOON PST April 18.

Labels: Joystory, Michael Connelly, Sarah Dunn

# posted by Bridget @ 3:32 PM 0 comments

Now, here's a contest of a different nature for ya!

Book View Cafe Holds Twitter-Fic contest

BookViewCafe.com is holding its very first Twitter-Fic contest! The task: To write a complete story incorporating the contest theme in one tweet (126 characters or fewer). First place prize: An autographed copy of Pati Nagle's brand new release THE BETRAYAL. Second and third place prizes to be announced. The judges: A crack team of noted authors: Pati Nagle, Jennifer Stevenson and Sarah Zettel. Stories will be judged on creative use of the theme and the medium. Winners will be announced next week at Book View Cafe.

The Theme: Elf meets Vampire

The timeline: The contest opens at 9 am EST Friday April 10 and closes 9pm Sunday April 12.

Where: Twitter: http://twitter.com/bookviewcafe

THE RULES:

1) Up to five entries per twitterer.
2) One tweet per entry.
3) All work must be original to the twitterer.
4) No obscenity. If you can't say it on network TV between the hours of 10pm-12pm you can't say it here.
5) No late entries will be considered.
6) No early entries will be considered.
7) Tweet your entry @bookviewcafe (type "@bookviewcafe" and a space, then your story, into your update box). All entries must BEGIN with @bookviewcafe.

Once the contest begins, the entries may be viewed here.

New on Twitter and need help? Check here.

Need more info? Contact BookViewCafe.com by clicking here.

Good Luck everyone!

Labels: BookViewCafe, Patti Nagle

# posted by Bridget @ 2:04 PM 0 comments

At Drey's Library, there are 5 copies of Girls in Trucks up for grabs.

Rules are as follows:

1. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only, no P.O. Boxes (HBG rules)...

2. Enter with a comment: What do you prefer? Itty-bitty / medium / large car vs. small / large SUV vs. light / heavy-duty pickup truck vs. pedal-power vs. other ('splain, please...)

3. +1 for following;

4. +2 for sharing (so twitter, stumble, blog about, etc. this!). Remember to come back & let Drey know what/where... =)

5. Come back after April 19th to find out if you've won.

Click here for more.

Labels: Drey's Library, Katie Crouch

# posted by Bridget @ 8:34 AM 0 comments

Julia Latham is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Thursday April 9th. Stop by and read her article about her new book "Taken and Seduced".

Julia will give away one copy of her book to one lucky commenter who leaves her a question and their email addy.

Use this link.

Labels: Julia Latham, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Bridget @ 8:29 AM 0 comments

S. Krishna's giving away 3 copies of Admission by Jean Hanff Korelitz. US and Canada only, no PO boxes. Open until April 19th. Leave a comment telling them a memory of the college admissions process – it could be where you, or a child, or a sibling applied. If you didn't go to college, where would you go if you had the chance now? You MUST make a reference to this in your comment in order for it to count as an entry.

For more ways to enter and the rest of the rules, click here.

Labels: Jean Hanff Korelitz, S. Krishna

# posted by Bridget @ 8:22 AM 0 comments

A Real Librarian just reviewed The Ballad of West Tenth Street by Marjorie Kernan. To enter her giveaway, just leave a comment in the post (along with contact info, please!). Open to anyone who wants to enter!! Contest ends on Wednesday, April 15, and winner will be announced on Thursday, April 16!

Click here.

Labels: Confessions of a Real Librarian, Marjorie Kernan

# posted by Bridget @ 5:29 PM 0 comments

Dan's Journal is hosting another Hatchette Book Group giveaway for Made In The U.S.A. by Billie Letts. 5 lucky winners each will win a copy. Contest ends Friday, April 17th, 2009.

To enter, leave a comment there, with your email address. For bonus entries subscribe to or become a follower of Dan's blog.

Use this link.

Labels: Billie Letts, Dan's Journal

# posted by Bridget @ 3:50 PM 0 comments

Amy at Chic Book Chick would like to invite all of you to join her at Goodreads.com.

All you have to do is go to Goodreads.com and sign up, which is free. Then on the top dropdown menu, click on groups. Search groups for "Chic Book Chick"; just click to "join" and you're in!

Obviously, they discuss Chick-Lit material!

If you don't know who Amy is, or Chic Book Chick, click here.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Goodreads.com

# posted by Bridget @ 2:00 PM 0 comments

Join Lisa Marie Wilkinson at author Michelle Miles' blog today. Lisa Marie is doing a guest post there. To celebrate the occasion, she's written a thought piece drawing comparisons between writing a novel and writing a song (she was a lyricist early in her writing career).

Anyone who leaves a comment will be eligible to win a signed copy of Fire at Midnight. Michelle will be selecting a winner from among those leaving comments.

Click here to join in.

Labels: Lisa Marie Wilkinson, Michelle Miles

# posted by Bridget @ 1:55 PM 0 comments

The Burton Review has 2 giveaways going on now, along with reviews of each book.

1. Giveaway for Laura Rider's Masterpiece by Jane Hamilton ends April 18th. Open to US and Canada only, no PO boxes. Click here.

2. Giveaway for The Unlikely Disciple by Kevin Roose ends April 24th. Once again, only for US and Canadian residents; no PO boxes please. Use this link.

Labels: Jane Hamilton, Kevin Roose, The Burton Review

# posted by Bridget @ 1:45 PM 0 comments

Melissa C. Walker is going to give away a signed copy of a book she absolutely adores--Tyrell by Coe Booth.

So, for a shot at winning this book, Melissa wants you to tell her what book you're going to leave around your town on April 16th. Why do that, you ask? Well, because then you'll be participating in Operation Teen Book Drop, the movement sponsored by Readergirlz, YALSA and Guys Lit Wire that helps get books in the hands of hospitalized teens.

For more details and to enter, click here.

Labels: Coe Booth, Melissa Walker

# posted by Bridget @ 12:26 PM 0 comments

Okay, I can't take credit for the following, Luanne at A Bookworm's World wrote it!

"If you're like me...and just start out by nibbling at the ears of the chocolate bunny and then maybe his tail, and then a foot and then.....

You realize you just scarfed down the whole darn thing and you need to go back out and buy another one before Sunday..You many be interested in my giveaway for three pairs of books.

Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet and Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook. Giveaway runs until April 28, open to US and Canada, no po boxes please."

Click here to enter.

"Gotta run - need to buy a bunny...."

LOL!

Labels: A Bookworm's World, Dr. Gott

# posted by Bridget @ 12:21 PM 0 comments

5 copies of All of Me by Lori Wilde up for grabs at Chic Book Chick.

US and Canada only, no PO boxes. Winner will be announced on April 15th, so hurry!

Click here.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Lori Wilde

# posted by Bridget @ 12:15 PM 0 comments

Book Review & ARC Giveaway of Safer by Sean Doolittle from J. Kaye's Book Blog.

Rules:

• You must be 18 years or older
• US and Canada residents only
• Winners will NOT be notified by email. The winner will be posted on April 25.
• Make sure your entry can be distinguished by others who post.
• Comment and enter once

Stop by here for more ways to win and to enter.

Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, Sean Doolittle

# posted by Bridget @ 12:03 PM 1 comments

At Tara's View on Books, she's giving away Dear God, It's Me and It's Urgent by Marion Stroud. Open to US and Canada only.

While your there, don't forget to stop and read Tara's review too.

Click here.

Labels: Marion Stroud, Tara's View on Books

# posted by Bridget @ 11:56 AM 0 comments

This just popped into my reader: one of my favorite authors has stopped by the Jungle Red group blog.

Yep, it's Linda Fairstein.

Go visit. Say hello. I doubt she'd recognize my name, but I can hope!

Labels: Jungle Red Writers, Linda Fairstein

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:54 AM 0 comments

Books and Needlepoint is the latest to host author Jill Mansell on her book tour. And once again, a copy of An Offer You Can't Refuse will be given away to one good friend in the US or Canada (but not to anyone with a PO Box address. Sorry!).

Check out Kristi's first interview. It really reads like a conversation held over IM or in person. Nicely done, Kristi!

Use this link before May 1.

Labels: Books and Needlepoint, Jill Mansell

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

I feel like it's been forever since I gave away an ARC, even though I know that's not true. True or not, I'm always pleased to see readers moving books to new readers; that's how buzz builds. (Even though this is a second copy that showed up. Don't you love/hate it when that happens?)

This book in question is an ARC of Sworn to Silence, the latest from Linda Castillo.

On my Bookshelf is the cool blog behind the give. Check it out before April 21.

Use this link.

Labels: Linda Castillo, On My Bookshelf

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:30 AM 3 comments

Tawny Weber is over at Yankee Romance Reviewers today! Stop in and learn all about her views of reunions.

One lucky commenter will win a copy from Ms. Weber's backlist. Gotta love that!

Use this link.

Labels: Tawny Weber, Yankee Romance Reviewers

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:28 AM 0 comments

I can't escape without posting the contests that're clogging the inbox!

They are good ones, though. Like this one: five copies of Made in the USA, the new novel by Billie Letts. And yep, like Where the Heart is, the action swirls around Wal-Mart.

This is a US/Canada only give, and it's being hosted by The Review From Here. Stop in and check it out.

Use this link before May 3.

Labels: Billie Letts, The Review from Here

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 7:23 AM 0 comments

It's Spring Break West of Mars, so Susan's packing up her kids and her Tour Manager and heading west for a few days. (Yes, farther west than she was on Saturday!)

That means Bridget is the only one minding the shop.

Please be nice to her. Bridget's my best friend and she's the reason this place is going strong.

If you're one of those people who knows I pull your contests out of my reader, you might want to write yourself a note to use the handy-dandy e-mail here on the sidebar for the next week. I'll be offline most of the next seven days. My Google Reader will be ugly when I return ('cause it ain't pretty now!)

Happy Passover or Easter or whatever you celebrate.

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 10:27 PM 3 comments

Yes, another giveaway of The Girl Who Shopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson!

This time, it's Books and Needlepoint that's doing the honors. This contest ends May 15. You know the drill already: US and Canada only, no PO boxes. 5 copies to give away.

Click here.

Labels: Books and Needlepoint, Joshilyn Jackson

# posted by Bridget @ 7:27 PM 0 comments

Now, here's a book that sounds like it should be given away by Caribou's Mom: Buffalo Lockjaw by Greg Ames!

Contest runs April 7-14, 2009. Entrants must leave a comment on the giveaway post.
Sorry, only US and Canada mailing addresses this time!

Use this link.

Labels: Caribou's Mom, Greg Ames

# posted by Bridget @ 7:23 PM 1 comments

Yes, another giveaway of Girls in Trucks! 5 copies are up for grabs at Luxury Reading. Giveaway's up until April 24th. Open to US and Canada only.

Click here.

Labels: Katie Crouch, Luxury Reading

# posted by Bridget @ 7:19 PM 0 comments

Amy at Chic Book Chick is giving away a gently read only by her copy of Faking It by Jennifer Crusie. This one is open to everyone ...cause she can and she wants to! Ends April 14th, so hurry!

Cluck, I mean, click here.

Labels: Chic Book Chick, Jennifer Crusie

# posted by Bridget @ 2:00 PM 0 comments

Alyce at At Home With Books needs more shelf space (so do I, but it'll have to wait until after next week). She's not waiting; she's got one of FOUR gently-read books to share with you.

The books are:

Bedlam South by Mark Grisham & David Donaldson (Paperback Advance Review Copy)

Sophomore Switch by Abby McDonald (Paperback Advance Review Copy - Cover is different)

The Angel Maker by Stefan Brijs (Trade Paperback)

The Only True Genius in the Family by Jennie Nash (Paperback Advance Review Copy - Plain yellow cover with no picture)

There are links to all of Alyce's reviews, too. Please check them out to make sure you're getting the book you think it is...

Due to mailing costs, this contest is open to the US and Canada only (but us PO Box people should take advantage!).

You have until April 29. Lots of ways to gain entries. Use 'em.

IS THAT NOT ENOUGH??? One grand-prize winner will get to pick a book from Alyce's giveaway shelf! Whee!

Use this link, too.

Labels: Abby McDonald, At Home with Books, David Donaldson, Jennie Nash, Mark Grisham, Stefan Brijs

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:55 PM 0 comments

As part of her ongoing blog tour, author Jill Mansell has stopped by Anna over at Diary of an Eccentric. Go see what Ms. Mansell has to say now -- well, click through to both Ms. Mansell's interview and Anna's review of the book.

Anna would like to know what your favorite chick lit book is. Hey, didn't that genre die?

Glad to see the critics were wrong. Long live chick lit!

Use this link.

Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Jill Mansell

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 1:52 PM 0 comments

Serena over at Savvy Verse and Wit has the pleasure of a chat with author Jill Mansell, currently on tour with her new book, An Offer You Can't Refuse. They talk a lot about writing. Be sure to check it out.

And if you read all the way to the bottom, you might find yourself eligible to win a copy of An Offer You Can't Refuse. (US and Canada only)

Use this link. It's a cool chat.

Labels: Jill Mansell, Savvy Verse and Wit

# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 11:32 AM 0 comments

Bermudaonion has a guest post and giveaway for The School of Essential Ingredients today. To celebrate the release of her book in Australia, Erica is offering one lucky reader an autographed copy of The School of Essential Ingredients featuring the Australian cover. All you have to do to enter is send an email to bookgiveaway@ericabauermeister.com and mention BermudaOnion. You can get extra points by describing your favorite spring dish. Giveaway ends on April 17, 2009.

To read the guest post, click here.

Labels: Bermudaonion, Erica Bauermeister

# posted by Bridget @ 9:19 AM 0 comments

Over at Joystory are 2 more giveaways. Both end April 18th.

You Want Me To Do What? by Dr. Michael Youssef. 1 copy to give away. Click here for more info.

Live Your Joy by Bonnie St. John. 1 copy also. Click here for the rules and to enter.

Just a reminder: The four Joy posted last week are open until this Saturday.

Labels: Bonnie St. John, Joystory, Michael Youssef

# posted by Bridget @ 9:12 AM 0 comments

Minds Alive on the Shelves needs to make room on the shelves.

They are giving away 3 books to 3 lucky winners: American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld, Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein and Hot Mess: Summer in the City by Julie Kraut and Shallon Lester.

Leave a comment and your email address. Open to US and Canada only. Winners drawn April 13th.

Use this link.

Labels: Curtis Sittenfeld, Julie Kraut, Linda Fairstein, Minds Alive on the Shelves, Shallon Lester

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Do Over by Robin Hemley ends April 20th. 5 copies available. Open to US and Canada, no PO boxes. Leave email address in comment.
Click here.

How Not To Look Old by Charla Krupp ending April 24. 3 copies up for grabs. Open to US and Canada, no PO boxes. Leave email address in comment.
Use this link.

Another beauty book, Bobbi Brown Living Beauty ending April 24. Up to 5 copies will be given away. Open to US and Canada, no PO boxes. Leave email address in comment.
Click here.

And last, but not least, 10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustration of Faith by Jason T. Berggren - ending as soon as she has 10 entries! As I post this, there are 8 comments already. Just one copy available.
Use this link.

Labels: Bobbi Brown, Books and Needlepoint, Charla Krupp, Jason T. Berggren, Robin Hemley

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Enroute to Life has 5 copies of The Girl Who Stopped Swimming up for grabs today. Deadline is May 9th. Open to US and Canada, no PO boxes please.

Use this link.

Labels: Enroute to Life, Joshilyn Jackson

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West of Mars -- Win a Book!

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Mistress of the Sun

Made in the USA

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Win-It Wednesday

King and Assassins

The Calling

Elegance

Made in the USA

Follow Me

The G-Free Diet

Free Comic Book Day!

This Week at Stone Soup...

Girls in Trucks - Hurry!!

Tea & Other Ayama Na Tales

Made in the USA

The Age of the Unthinkable - Audiobook

Kathryn Magendie Guest Blog

Public Service Announcement:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Too Hot to Handle

Brain Surgeon

Axe of Iron

James Patterson Giveaway

Hachette Book Group Killer Giveaway

Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King

Follow Me

Two Giveaways at Drey's Library

Monday, April 27, 2009

Follow Me

One Deadly Sin

Beyond Heaving Bosoms

Testimony

Five Joanna Scott Books

Luke on the Loose

Rescue Me

More Joanna Scott

Joanna Scott Books

Chick Lit Summer Reading Giveaway

Two From Marta's Meanderings

The Noticer

Follow Me

Follow Me

The Noticer

Today at Yankee Romance Reviewers...

One Deadly Sin

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Dreamstone

Guest Author & Giveaway: Jack Woodville London

One Deadly Sin

How Not to Look Old

One Deadly Sin

One Deadly Sin

Testimony

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Elijah's Coin

The Tome Traveller

The Fidelity Files

Free Book Friday Teens

Who Made You A Princess?

Friday, April 24, 2009

Naamah's Kiss

The Crimes of Paris

The Mechanics of Falling

Sandra Gulland - Guest Post

Bloody Jack

Free Book Friday at Chic Book Review!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Made in the USA

Girls in Trucks

Guest Blogger: Erika Robuck

Dreamsnake

100 followers celebration!

The Noticer

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Flirtin' with the Monster

A Lucky Child

Siam Nights - Autographed Copy

Guest Blogger: Tricia Mills