Monday, June 1, 2009
Time to Move the Party!
Yes, boys and girls, it's June 1 and other than a few reminders, this is the last post here on the Blogger platform. All the goodness has moved over to the West of Mars hub. It's Susan's author site, so feel free to poke around.
We'll continue to tweak the new Win a Book site. Let us know if you find anything that needs attention.
See you over there! And remember to update your feed readers and any links on your blogs. You won't regret it!
Use this link.
We'll continue to tweak the new Win a Book site. Let us know if you find anything that needs attention.
See you over there! And remember to update your feed readers and any links on your blogs. You won't regret it!
Use this link.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
The G-Free Diet
It's Self Help Sunday over at the Chic Book Review and Amy's giving away 5 copies of THE G FREE DIET by Elisabeth Hasselbeck. US and Canada only; please, no PO boxes. Ends June 7th. To enter, leave your email address in your comment
Click here.
Click here.
Labels: Chic Book Chick, Chic book reviews, Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Rachel Renee Russell - Guest Blog
Over at Peeking Between the Pages, Dar has a cool giveaway up. Rachel Renee Russell, author of Dork Diaries dropped by with a hilarious guest post and has a really cool marketing idea-she's offered up one of Nikki's purses filled with goodies along with a copy of Dork Diaries. The giveaway is only open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and she'll be drawing for the winner on June 15.
You can get in on this here.
You can get in on this here.
Labels: Peeking Between the Pages, Rachel Renee Russell
Audiobook Giveaways
Luanne at A Bookworm's world has jumped on the Hachette audiobook bandwagon and has three titles to offer. Usual stuff applies - Canada and the US, no po boxes please.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly - ends Friday June 19th.
Click here.
Cemetary Dance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child - ends Saturday June 20th.
Click here.
The Way Home by George Pelecanos - ends Tuesday June 23rd.
Click here.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly - ends Friday June 19th.
Click here.
Cemetary Dance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child - ends Saturday June 20th.
Click here.
The Way Home by George Pelecanos - ends Tuesday June 23rd.
Click here.
Labels: A Bookworm's World, Douglas Preston, George Pelecanos, Lincoln Child, Michael Connelly
Friday, May 29, 2009
Public Service Announcement:
The days are winding down. June 1 will be here before you know it.
Be sure to switch your feeds, your links, and all that other stuff.
Win a Book at West of Mars.
Be sure to switch your feeds, your links, and all that other stuff.
Win a Book at West of Mars.
Wings
Book Review & ARC Giveaway of WINGS by Aprilynne Pike at J. Kaye's Book Blog.
Aprilynne Pike's debut novel, WINGS, is the first of four books. J. Kaye was blown out of the water by this YA book.
This ARC will be given to one reader who comments on J. Kaye's blog.
Click here to read all the rules and to enter.
Aprilynne Pike's debut novel, WINGS, is the first of four books. J. Kaye was blown out of the water by this YA book.
This ARC will be given to one reader who comments on J. Kaye's blog.
Click here to read all the rules and to enter.
Labels: Aprilynne Pike, J. Kaye's Book Blog
Priceless Memories
Reading with Monie has 3 copies of Priceless Memories on audio by Bob Barker.
To enter to win one of three copies of this unabridged audio book leave a comment telling Monie what other game show you love besides The Price is Right. Be sure to leave your email address if you don't have a blog or it's not in your Blogger profile.
Open to US and Canada only with no PO Boxes.
Ends June 9th.
Click here to enter.
To enter to win one of three copies of this unabridged audio book leave a comment telling Monie what other game show you love besides The Price is Right. Be sure to leave your email address if you don't have a blog or it's not in your Blogger profile.
Open to US and Canada only with no PO Boxes.
Ends June 9th.
Click here to enter.
Labels: Bob Barker, Reading with Monie
The G-Free Diet
The G-Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck is up for grabs at Readaholic. In this all-inclusive book, Hasselbeck shares her hard-earned wisdom on living life without gluten and loving it.
Hachette has given her permission to give out 5 copies to 5 random commenters.
Open to residents of the US and Canada. Cannot mail to a P.O. Box.
There's a plethora of ways to enter! Click here.
Hachette has given her permission to give out 5 copies to 5 random commenters.
Open to residents of the US and Canada. Cannot mail to a P.O. Box.
There's a plethora of ways to enter! Click here.
Labels: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Readaholic
The Link
The Link will reveal in full detail the entire story of the discovery, excavation, and preservation, and the revolutionary significance of Ida, a fossil that is twenty times older than most fossils that explain human evolution.
Anna over at Hachette has given Readaholic permission to give out 5 copies to 5 random commenters.
Open to residents of the US and Canada. Cannot mail to a P.O. Box.
Click here. There are lots of ways to gain chances!
Ends June 11th.
Anna over at Hachette has given Readaholic permission to give out 5 copies to 5 random commenters.
Open to residents of the US and Canada. Cannot mail to a P.O. Box.
Click here. There are lots of ways to gain chances!
Ends June 11th.
Labels: Colin Tudge, Readaholic
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren
Lipton is now being given away at Popin's Lair. Hachette has graciously allowed her to giveaway five copies of the book. The giveaway ends on June 15 and it's only open to those living in Canada/US, No P.O. Box addresses please.
You can read Popin's review here.
Use this link to enter.
Lipton is now being given away at Popin's Lair. Hachette has graciously allowed her to giveaway five copies of the book. The giveaway ends on June 15 and it's only open to those living in Canada/US, No P.O. Box addresses please.
You can read Popin's review here.
Use this link to enter.
Labels: Lauren Lipton, Popin's Lair
Abigail Spells
We hope you watched the National Spelling Bee Championship last night. In that same vein, enter to w-i-n Abigail Spells picturebook by Anna Alter at at Brimful Curiosities.
Abigail Spells perfectly introduces young children to the concept of spelling as well as emphasizing the importance of friendship while de-emphasizing the importance of winning.
Knopf Books for Young Readers has kindly offered to give away (3) copies of Abigail Spells to three Brimful Curiosities readers.
To enter, leave a comment relevant to their post or name three images used in the Abigail Spells word matching game at www.abigailspells.com.
To check it out and enter, click here.
Contest ends 6/15/09.
Abigail Spells perfectly introduces young children to the concept of spelling as well as emphasizing the importance of friendship while de-emphasizing the importance of winning.
Knopf Books for Young Readers has kindly offered to give away (3) copies of Abigail Spells to three Brimful Curiosities readers.
To enter, leave a comment relevant to their post or name three images used in the Abigail Spells word matching game at www.abigailspells.com.
To check it out and enter, click here.
Contest ends 6/15/09.
Labels: Anna Alter, Brimful Curiosities
The Convenient Marriage
Since it's Friday, it's the last Georgette Heyer giveaway at Maymay's Memos. She's sad to see it end. So am I.
Today's book is The Convenient Marriage. Isn't that a familiar theme in romance novels? Well, check out how Ms. Heyer handles it. You'll be impressed. And yes, I CAN say this without having read the novel! (Who else can make horrid eyebrows a valid reason for not being a catch?)
You've got to move fast, as Shawn will be drawing for the winners of ALL the books tomorrow. Saturday.
Go on! Use this link! Get moving!
Today's book is The Convenient Marriage. Isn't that a familiar theme in romance novels? Well, check out how Ms. Heyer handles it. You'll be impressed. And yes, I CAN say this without having read the novel! (Who else can make horrid eyebrows a valid reason for not being a catch?)
You've got to move fast, as Shawn will be drawing for the winners of ALL the books tomorrow. Saturday.
Go on! Use this link! Get moving!
Labels: Georgette Heyer, MayMay's Memos
April and Oliver
chic Book Chick is at it again! It's Free Book Friday in Amy's world, and this week she's got a copy of April and Oliver, written by Tess Callahan.
I've never heard of this book. It's a good thing she provides a synopsis.
She's also got one copy for our US/Canada friends who use something other than a PO Box.
Check it out via this link for all the deets.
I've never heard of this book. It's a good thing she provides a synopsis.
She's also got one copy for our US/Canada friends who use something other than a PO Box.
Check it out via this link for all the deets.
Labels: Chic Book Chick, Tess Callahan
The Scarecrow (and) Cemetery Dance (audios)
Mary K From LA has got TWO great gives that are making me drool. Hard.
She's got UNABRIDGED AUDIO books (three copies of each) to share. And they are doozies.
The first is Michael Connelly's The Scarecrow. I'm still bummed I can't go see him when he's in town this weekend. Kids. Family. You know how it is; no wonder we need to escape into a good book on a regular basis!
The other audio book is ... well, it's from more authors whose most recent appearance I had to miss ('cause I didn't know about it!). It's Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston. Or Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. You pick. The book is Cemetery Dance. You KNOW you want to listen to this one with the lights up!
Your hostess (or, where Mary K From LA blogs) is Just One More Page... or Two. This is a US/Canada/street address only contest. And you have to mention which book you want. I don't think you can win both, unless you get really lucky.
Good luck choosing. I sure can't.
You have until June 21 to enter. Use this link.
She's got UNABRIDGED AUDIO books (three copies of each) to share. And they are doozies.
The first is Michael Connelly's The Scarecrow. I'm still bummed I can't go see him when he's in town this weekend. Kids. Family. You know how it is; no wonder we need to escape into a good book on a regular basis!
The other audio book is ... well, it's from more authors whose most recent appearance I had to miss ('cause I didn't know about it!). It's Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston. Or Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. You pick. The book is Cemetery Dance. You KNOW you want to listen to this one with the lights up!
Your hostess (or, where Mary K From LA blogs) is Just One More Page... or Two. This is a US/Canada/street address only contest. And you have to mention which book you want. I don't think you can win both, unless you get really lucky.
Good luck choosing. I sure can't.
You have until June 21 to enter. Use this link.
Labels: Douglas Preston, Just One More Page, Lincoln Child, Michael Connelly
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Cafe of Dreams - Audiobook Giveaways
Two more audiobook giveaways going on at Cafe of Dreams. Both are U.S. and Canadian addresses only (no PO Boxes). To enter, just leave a comment.
Here are the links:
Win 1 of 3 copies of the Audio Book version of Michael Connelly's The Scarecrow. Contest ends June 5th.
Click here.
Win 1 of 3 copies of the Audio Book version of George Pelecanos The Way Home. Contest ends June 8th.
Use this link.
Here are the links:
Win 1 of 3 copies of the Audio Book version of Michael Connelly's The Scarecrow. Contest ends June 5th.
Click here.
Win 1 of 3 copies of the Audio Book version of George Pelecanos The Way Home. Contest ends June 8th.
Use this link.
Labels: Cafe of Dreams, George Pelecanos, Michael Connelly
To Beguile a Beast
Here's a newcomer to Win A Book, Bookfan-Mary. Welcome!
She's hosting a giveaway for To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt. Giveaway: 5 copies thanks to Hachette Book Group.
- To enter you must include your email in the comment
- Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win
- No P.O. Boxes
- Contest ends Wednesday June 3, 10pm edt.
Use this link.
She's hosting a giveaway for To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt. Giveaway: 5 copies thanks to Hachette Book Group.
- To enter you must include your email in the comment
- Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win
- No P.O. Boxes
- Contest ends Wednesday June 3, 10pm edt.
Use this link.
Labels: Bookfan-Mary, Elizabeth Hoyt
The Night Gardener
The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos at Today's Adventure. She has up to 5 copies to distribute. Usual Hachette rules apply. Canada or the US, no PO boxes. Giveaway ends June 10th.
Click here for more.
Click here for more.
Labels: George Pelecanos, Today's Adventure
The Corinthian - Georgette Heyer
I believe this is the third Georgette Heyer giveaway from Maymay's Memos. This time, it's The Corinthian, a love story that's way more than a triangle, it's a love web!
Click here to enter.
Click here to enter.
Labels: Georgette Heyer, MayMay's Memos
The Last Queen
At Cafe of Dreams, they have a giveaway for 1 copy of The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner. It is a tie in with their review and tour stop for the book. Instructions on entering are at the bottom of the review!
Here's the link.
(by the way, no shipping restrictions on this one :) )
Here's the link.
(by the way, no shipping restrictions on this one :) )
Labels: C.W. Gortner, Cafe of Dreams
Dope Thief
Number One Novels is running another contest this week. They've got another mystery up for grabs, this week debut author Dennis Tafoya's Dope Thief.
Here's how to enter:
1. Leave a comment after the interview answering the following question: Dennis Tafoya mentions how he enjoys rereading Cormac McCarthy; what authors do you enjoy rereading, if any?
2. Become a follower of the Number One Novels (NON) blog and let her know in the comments after the interview. If you're already a follower, just remind her in the comments.
3. Post about NON on your own blog and send her the link (in the comments).
4. Tweet about this interview and contest and send her the link (in the comments).
With all comments, be sure to leave an email address at which they can contact you.
You can combine all ways you've entered into one comment and still be entered multiple times. The winner will be selected randomly and notified next Monday. This contest ends at midnight on Sunday, May 31.
Click here to enter.
Here's how to enter:
1. Leave a comment after the interview answering the following question: Dennis Tafoya mentions how he enjoys rereading Cormac McCarthy; what authors do you enjoy rereading, if any?
2. Become a follower of the Number One Novels (NON) blog and let her know in the comments after the interview. If you're already a follower, just remind her in the comments.
3. Post about NON on your own blog and send her the link (in the comments).
4. Tweet about this interview and contest and send her the link (in the comments).
With all comments, be sure to leave an email address at which they can contact you.
You can combine all ways you've entered into one comment and still be entered multiple times. The winner will be selected randomly and notified next Monday. This contest ends at midnight on Sunday, May 31.
Click here to enter.
Labels: Dennis Tafoya, Number One Novels
A Hint of Wicked
Over at Yankee Romance Reviewers, the contests are heating up. Now they've got five copies of Jennifer Haymore's A Hint of Wicked.
Not sure you'd like this? The awesome YRR team has posted an excerpt. Check it out. Get hooked (like I just did).
You have until June 7 to enter. This is a Canada/US/No PO Box contest, per the publisher's rules (as always).
Be sure to leave your e-mail in the comment itself!
Use this link for more. And that excerpt. Did I mention that???
Not sure you'd like this? The awesome YRR team has posted an excerpt. Check it out. Get hooked (like I just did).
You have until June 7 to enter. This is a Canada/US/No PO Box contest, per the publisher's rules (as always).
Be sure to leave your e-mail in the comment itself!
Use this link for more. And that excerpt. Did I mention that???
Labels: Jennifer Haymore, Yankee Romance Reviewers
The Night Gardener
Socrates' Book Review is holding another book giveaway. Now, it's for 5 copies of The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos. Open until June 19th.
Click here to enter.
Click here to enter.
Labels: George Pelecanos, Socrates Book Reviews
The Night Gardener
Readaholic's giving away 5 copies of The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos.
Open to residents of the US and Canada. Cannot mail to a P.O. Box Giveaway ends 6/10.
Click here.
Open to residents of the US and Canada. Cannot mail to a P.O. Box Giveaway ends 6/10.
Click here.
Labels: George Pelecanos, Readaholic
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP
Diary of an Eccentric's giving away 5 copies of Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton.
Leave a comment on her post. Be sure to include your email address. An extra entry will be given to those who tweet or blog about this giveaway and let Anna know in the comments.
Since the publisher is handling shipping, this giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada addresses only, no P.O. boxes.
The giveaway will run until Wednesday, June 3 at 11:59 pm EST.
Use this link.
Leave a comment on her post. Be sure to include your email address. An extra entry will be given to those who tweet or blog about this giveaway and let Anna know in the comments.
Since the publisher is handling shipping, this giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada addresses only, no P.O. boxes.
The giveaway will run until Wednesday, June 3 at 11:59 pm EST.
Use this link.
Labels: Diary of an Eccentric, Lauren Lipton
The Genie in Your Genes
Here's a different giveaway, this time it's for Dr. Dawson Church's The Genie in your Genes health book.
Anyone who comments is automatically entered to win a copy.
Click here to read their interview and comment.
Anyone who comments is automatically entered to win a copy.
Click here to read their interview and comment.
Labels: Dr. Dawson Church, Finally Getting Fit
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Before You Were Here, Mi Amor
Another giveaway from our newest friend, Brimful Curiosities.
Before You Were Here, Mi Amor is the newest "baby book" out there, in a bilingual, picture book format by Samantha Vamos.
Samantha's been kind enough to offer one copy to Brimful's readers.
Click here to enter.
Before You Were Here, Mi Amor is the newest "baby book" out there, in a bilingual, picture book format by Samantha Vamos.
Samantha's been kind enough to offer one copy to Brimful's readers.
Click here to enter.
Labels: Brimful Curiosities, Samantha Vamos
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP
Another newcomer to Win A Book, Brimful Curiosities is giving away 3 copies of Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton.
Welcome!
Open to the US only, ends June 8th.
Click here.
Welcome!
Open to the US only, ends June 8th.
Click here.
Labels: Brimful Curiosities, Lauren Lipton
The G Free Diet
We've seen this one before, The G Free Diet, where the "G" stands for gluten. But, it's good to list it again!
Over at Merry Weather, she's giving away 2 copies of this great diet book by Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Merry Weather also gives a nice review of this book.
The giveaway starts today and ends on June 9th; the winner will be announced on June 10th. Open to US and Canada only, post your email address in your comment to enter.
Enter here.
Over at Merry Weather, she's giving away 2 copies of this great diet book by Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Merry Weather also gives a nice review of this book.
The giveaway starts today and ends on June 9th; the winner will be announced on June 10th. Open to US and Canada only, post your email address in your comment to enter.
Enter here.
Labels: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Merry Weather
Red Fire
At J. Kaye's Book Blog, she's got a book review & ARC giveaway of Red Fire by Deidre Knight.
Giveaway Rules are the same as always:
• 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 June 27, 2009.
• Make sure your entry can be distinguished by others who post.
• Comment and enter once
Multiple entries are possible, check it out here.
Giveaway Rules are the same as always:
• 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 June 27, 2009.
• Make sure your entry can be distinguished by others who post.
• Comment and enter once
Multiple entries are possible, check it out here.
Labels: Deidre Knight, J. Kaye's Book Blog
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP
You can win a copy of Mating Rituals of the North American WASP 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 or your comment won't count!)
+1 Post about the contest on your blog and leave the link in your comment
+1 Become a follower (or if you already follow, 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 Wednesday June 3rd at 11:59pm
~~This contest is open to US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.
Click here.
HOW TO ENTER:
+1 Post a comment saying that you would like to be entered (make sure to leave your e-mail address or your comment won't count!)
+1 Post about the contest on your blog and leave the link in your comment
+1 Become a follower (or if you already follow, 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 Wednesday June 3rd at 11:59pm
~~This contest is open to US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.
Click here.
Labels: Lauren Lipton, So Many Books
Guest Interview: Lauren Lipton
I am so high on this interview that when I posted about it at the new Win a Book site, I didn't even see the give at the bottom!
THAT is high praise.
I'm talking about the interview at Savvy Verse and Wit, which Serena has done with author Lauren Lipton. Awesome.
And at the end, if that's not enough awesomeness for you, Serena's got three copies of Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp to share. (US/Canada only, and no PO Boxes)
Really. The whole thing is awesome. Check it out via this link.
THAT is high praise.
I'm talking about the interview at Savvy Verse and Wit, which Serena has done with author Lauren Lipton. Awesome.
And at the end, if that's not enough awesomeness for you, Serena's got three copies of Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp to share. (US/Canada only, and no PO Boxes)
Really. The whole thing is awesome. Check it out via this link.
Labels: Lauren Lipton, Savvy Verse and Wit
Hoot
Ashley over at Books Obsession has a giveaway for the book Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. The giveaway ends on June 30.
Welcome to Win A Book! This is Ashley's first giveaway post here.
Only open to the US, sorry folks! Include your email in your comment, giveaway ends June 30th.
Link to hers here.
Welcome to Win A Book! This is Ashley's first giveaway post here.
Only open to the US, sorry folks! Include your email in your comment, giveaway ends June 30th.
Link to hers here.
Labels: Books Obsession, Carl Hiaasen
Win-It Wednesday: Audrey, Wait!
At Melissa Walker: The Blog, it's Win-It Wednesday: Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway.
Enter to win a gently used ARC of this fun book.
Use this link. No mention of any restrictions, so enter away!
Enter to win a gently used ARC of this fun book.
Use this link. No mention of any restrictions, so enter away!
Labels: Melissa Walker, Robin Benway
The Nonesuch
Here's to Maymay's second Georgette Heyer contest!
Read up on Maymay's review of The Nonesuch and stop by to comment and enter to win.
Click here.
Read up on Maymay's review of The Nonesuch and stop by to comment and enter to win.
Click here.
Labels: Georgette Heyer, MayMay's Memos
Morbid Romantic Giveaways
Morbid Romantic is up to giving away two books:
Testimony by Anita Shreve
Click here.
And (surprise, surprise!)
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton
Use this link.
Both end on June 7th. US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.
Testimony by Anita Shreve
Click here.
And (surprise, surprise!)
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton
Use this link.
Both end on June 7th. US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.
Labels: Lauren Lipton, Morbid Romantic
Lauren Lipton Interview
The Blog Tour for Mating Rituals of the North American WASP is officially underway!! The Burton Review has an awesome, unique and intriguing guest post by the author Lauren Lipton, and a giveaway of her newest release going on for three lucky commenters!
Be sure to pay attention though... you really have to read the post in order to win!!
Ends June 18th.
Click here to read (um, make that "study") the interview.
Be sure to pay attention though... you really have to read the post in order to win!!
Ends June 18th.
Click here to read (um, make that "study") the interview.
Labels: Lauren Lipton, The Burton Review
Mating Rituals of the North American WASP
It's the latest "hot book" in the blogosphere today, Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton.
Peeking Between the Pages has 3 copies up for grabs. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes). She'll be drawing for the winners on June 15.
You can check out her review and enter by using this link.
Peeking Between the Pages has 3 copies up for grabs. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes). She'll be drawing for the winners on June 15.
You can check out her review and enter by using this link.
Labels: Lauren Lipton, Peeking Between the Pages
Santa Olivia
Amy at chic Book Reviews is absolutely raving about the latest Jacqueline Carey novel, Santa Olivia. RAVING, I tell you.
Check it out for yourself.
And when you're done reading Amy's review, if you're in the US or Canada but don't have a PO Box (or are willing to forego it), you can enter to win one lone copy. (I'm so used to writing five! But yes, only one.)
You have until June 3. Use this link.
Check it out for yourself.
And when you're done reading Amy's review, if you're in the US or Canada but don't have a PO Box (or are willing to forego it), you can enter to win one lone copy. (I'm so used to writing five! But yes, only one.)
You have until June 3. Use this link.
Labels: Chic book reviews, Jacqueline Carey
Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp
I am STILL digging this book. Its title. Its concept. I've GOT to read it.
IT is Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp, and IT was written by Lauren Lipton. And IT can be yours if you win the extra copy that Booking Mama's got. (And check out all those awesome links she provides! If you want to know why I'm so into this, those links will answer your questions and then some.)
Yeah, umm... winners of the book must live in the US or Canada. Sorry, gang. But everyone can look at the links!
Use this link before June 10.
IT is Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp, and IT was written by Lauren Lipton. And IT can be yours if you win the extra copy that Booking Mama's got. (And check out all those awesome links she provides! If you want to know why I'm so into this, those links will answer your questions and then some.)
Yeah, umm... winners of the book must live in the US or Canada. Sorry, gang. But everyone can look at the links!
Use this link before June 10.
Labels: Booking Mama, Lauren Lipton
The Night Gardener
Man, George Pelecanos is everywhere these days. (Including near me over the weekend and yes, I'd love to go see him!)
Today, while he himself isn't at Just One More Page ... or Two, five copies of The Night Gardener are. This is, as usual when five copies are up for grabs, a US/Canada/street address only contest. Bummer, I know.
You have until June 21. Use this link.
Today, while he himself isn't at Just One More Page ... or Two, five copies of The Night Gardener are. This is, as usual when five copies are up for grabs, a US/Canada/street address only contest. Bummer, I know.
You have until June 21. Use this link.
Labels: George Pelecanos, Just One More Page
Right on the Money
Wendy's Minding Spot is minding the money today. Right on the Money, in fact, written by Pat Robertson.
Okay, okay. The WHOLE title is: Right on the Money: Financial Advice for Tough Times. Why do non-fiction books always have such long titles?
And yes, the author is THE Pat Robertson. Interesting...
This is a US/Canada/no PO Box contest. Sorry to those of you trying to pinch pennies outside of these two countries. You know I'd fix that if I could!
Use this link by June 2.
Okay, okay. The WHOLE title is: Right on the Money: Financial Advice for Tough Times. Why do non-fiction books always have such long titles?
And yes, the author is THE Pat Robertson. Interesting...
This is a US/Canada/no PO Box contest. Sorry to those of you trying to pinch pennies outside of these two countries. You know I'd fix that if I could!
Use this link by June 2.
Labels: Pat Robertson, Wendy's Minding Spot
Fallen
I have NOT fallen and I can get up (for now).
So no bad jokes about falling. Not when I'm here to tell you that The Mad Hatter's Bookshelf and Book Review site has author Tim Lebbon stopping by today, to guest post and give away a copy of his newly-in-paperback book, Fallen.
The give is for a paperback, and it's OPEN WORLDWIDE. Wow. Follow the rules by June 4 to enter.
There's also a link to another book by Mr. Lebbon, but this is a UK-only contest.
I like this guy's guest post. I get him, but I'm also charmed by him. Now I need to read his books!
Check it all out via this link.
So no bad jokes about falling. Not when I'm here to tell you that The Mad Hatter's Bookshelf and Book Review site has author Tim Lebbon stopping by today, to guest post and give away a copy of his newly-in-paperback book, Fallen.
The give is for a paperback, and it's OPEN WORLDWIDE. Wow. Follow the rules by June 4 to enter.
There's also a link to another book by Mr. Lebbon, but this is a UK-only contest.
I like this guy's guest post. I get him, but I'm also charmed by him. Now I need to read his books!
Check it all out via this link.
Labels: Mad Hatter, Tim Lebbon
Author Appearance: Judi Hendricks
Hey, you California people! I know you're out there... here's a chance to get out of your house for a bit.
Author Judi Hendricks (it says Judith Ryan Hendricks on her book covers) will be appearing at THREE bookstores next week. Why not go out and see her? She'd love the company -- an author's worst fear is being at a book signing all alone. And if you're the only one there, you've got a captive audience in her, too!
Here's the deets:
June 3 (Wednesday)
7:00 PM
Fiction Forum
Barnes & Noble Marina Pacifica
6326 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA
June 7 (Sunday)
3:00 PM
Friends of the Library Los Alamitos-Rossmoor
12700 Montecito Road
Seal Beach, CA
June 15 (Monday)
7:00 PM
Fiction Forum
Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Ave. #110
Huntington Beach, CA
Author Judi Hendricks (it says Judith Ryan Hendricks on her book covers) will be appearing at THREE bookstores next week. Why not go out and see her? She'd love the company -- an author's worst fear is being at a book signing all alone. And if you're the only one there, you've got a captive audience in her, too!
Here's the deets:
June 3 (Wednesday)
7:00 PM
Fiction Forum
Barnes & Noble Marina Pacifica
6326 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA
June 7 (Sunday)
3:00 PM
Friends of the Library Los Alamitos-Rossmoor
12700 Montecito Road
Seal Beach, CA
June 15 (Monday)
7:00 PM
Fiction Forum
Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Ave. #110
Huntington Beach, CA
Labels: Judith R. Hendricks
Monica McCarty - Guest Appearance
Beam me up, Scottish!
Bestselling NYT Scottish historical romance author Monica McCarty makes an appearance on IMHO this Wednesday, 27 May 2009, discussing one of her Dark Knights from her back-to-back Scottish HIGHLAND trilogy. Come join us as we wind up our theme for May, “Dark Knights in Shining Armor,” for a chance to win a gift basket filled with signed books by Deanna Raybourn, Catherine Kean, Tera Lynn Childs, Monica McCarty, and me, your host, TJ Bennett, as well as a $20 gift card to Barnes & Noble and a jewelry gift set designed and handcrafted by local Houston artisans BlackDogWhiteDogJewelry.
Pop on over here.
Bestselling NYT Scottish historical romance author Monica McCarty makes an appearance on IMHO this Wednesday, 27 May 2009, discussing one of her Dark Knights from her back-to-back Scottish HIGHLAND trilogy. Come join us as we wind up our theme for May, “Dark Knights in Shining Armor,” for a chance to win a gift basket filled with signed books by Deanna Raybourn, Catherine Kean, Tera Lynn Childs, Monica McCarty, and me, your host, TJ Bennett, as well as a $20 gift card to Barnes & Noble and a jewelry gift set designed and handcrafted by local Houston artisans BlackDogWhiteDogJewelry.
Pop on over here.
Labels: Monica McCarty, TJ Bennett
Guest Blogger: Elosia James
From our friends at Yankee Romance Reviewers:
Use this link to meet one of the (I'm told) coolest ladies around.
Eloisa James is Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers on Wednesday May 27th. Stop by and read what Eloisa has to say about American Idol and her new book "This Dutchess of Mine".
Leave a comment and your email addy and you'll be entered to have a chance at winning one of 3 signed HB UK editons of Desperate Duchesses being given away. (No email addy, no chance to win!) Winner will be announced at the end of the week. Hope to see you there.
Use this link to meet one of the (I'm told) coolest ladies around.
Labels: Elosia James, Yankee Romance Reviewers
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Night Gardener
Our buddy Luanne at A Bookworm's World has a new giveaway posted tonight for The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos. Dark murder mystery and the cover shot is great. Five copies to be won by anyone in the US or Canada who doesn't have a PO box.
Stop by here to enter.
Stop by here to enter.
Labels: A Bookworm's World, George Pelecanos
A Long Stone's Throw
Also at J. Kaye's Book Blog, Hachette is having an Audio Book Giveaway: A LONG STONE'S THROW, autographed by the author, Alphie McCourt.
This book is by the youngest McCourt (oldest brother Frank being the author of Angela's Ashes) and his journey to America, beginning in 1959.
Stop by here to enter and read up on the rules.
This book is by the youngest McCourt (oldest brother Frank being the author of Angela's Ashes) and his journey to America, beginning in 1959.
Stop by here to enter and read up on the rules.
Labels: Alphie McCourt, J. Kaye's Book Blog
Public Service Announcement:
Before I run off for the night to cheer my Penguins on to ... well, I'll shut up about that before I jinx my favorite flightless birds...
Ahem.
Before I run off to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I wanted to tell you guys that posts are starting to go up at the new Win a Book home.
Remember, we make THE BIG SWITCH on June 1. Head over. Grab the feed. Check out the fun.
USE THIS LINK.
Ahem.
Before I run off to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I wanted to tell you guys that posts are starting to go up at the new Win a Book home.
Remember, we make THE BIG SWITCH on June 1. Head over. Grab the feed. Check out the fun.
USE THIS LINK.
Sea Changes
Peeking Between the Pages has a great giveaway just posted today. It's for 2 copies of Sea Changes by Gail Graham.
The giveaway is only open to US and Canadian residents and she'll be drawing for the winners on June 11. The link is here.
The giveaway is only open to US and Canadian residents and she'll be drawing for the winners on June 11. The link is here.
Labels: Gail Graham, Peeking Between the Pages
Georgette Heyer Giveaway of Cousin Kate
As Susan talked about yesterday, it's Georgette Heyer week at Maymay's Memos.
Well, here's the first contest. Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer.
Want to win a copy of this book? Simply leave Maymay a comment with a way to contact you. She'll be posting the winner on Saturday, so hurry up, what are you waiting for?
Click here.
Well, here's the first contest. Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer.
Want to win a copy of this book? Simply leave Maymay a comment with a way to contact you. She'll be posting the winner on Saturday, so hurry up, what are you waiting for?
Click here.
Labels: Georgette Heyer, MayMay's Memos
Rosemary Laurey - Interview and Giveaway
At Patricia's Vampire Notes there is an interview with author Rosemary Laurey best known for her vampire romances. She is still writing about vampires but this time the setting is England during the Second World War, and the undead are helping the Nazi's prepare for a German invasion. The title of her new book is Bloody Good and she uses the pseudonym Georgia Evans.
Stop by here to ask a question, or make a comment for a chance to win a copy of Bloody Good.
Hurry! The contest portions runs from May 26 until May 28at 11:59 PM.
Stop by here to ask a question, or make a comment for a chance to win a copy of Bloody Good.
Hurry! The contest portions runs from May 26 until May 28at 11:59 PM.
Labels: Patricia's Vampire Notes, Rosemary Laurey
A Great and Terrible Beauty
Audio book of Libba Bray's A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY up for grabs at Booking Mama. Random House Audio and Listening Library has graciously offered to giveaway an audio copy of Libby Bray's A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY to one lucky person. This is the first book in a series, and Booking Mama's been dying to "read" these books.
To enter, just leave a comment with your e-mail address telling her why you enjoy listening to books. To double or triple your chances, you can blog and/or tweet about this contest with a link back. This contest is open until June 9th, and she will notify the winner the following day. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. and Canada mailing addresses only. Good luck!
Also, check out the Fantasy Road Trip giveaway as well!
Click here.
To enter, just leave a comment with your e-mail address telling her why you enjoy listening to books. To double or triple your chances, you can blog and/or tweet about this contest with a link back. This contest is open until June 9th, and she will notify the winner the following day. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. and Canada mailing addresses only. Good luck!
Also, check out the Fantasy Road Trip giveaway as well!
Click here.
Labels: Booking Mama, Libba Bray
How To Buy A Love Of Reading
Amanda's having a new contest! 1 lucky winner will get the newly released book How To Buy A Love Of Reading. Contest ends June 20th. Also, by clicking here and reading the instructions on the post, you can gain bonus entries!
The contest link is here, and it is U.S Only!
The contest link is here, and it is U.S Only!
Labels: Review A Book
Bookshelf Cleanup
At Today's Adventure, Vanessa's trying to find new homes for the box of stray books in her closet. There's a little something for everyone, so come check it out. She will select one winner for every 25 people who enter. Open to the US and Canada. Contest closes June 25th.
Use this link to check out her list of books and to enter.
Use this link to check out her list of books and to enter.
Labels: Today's Adventure
The 8th Confession - Audiobook
Hachette Audio Book Giveaway: THE 8TH CONFESSION by James Patterson at J. Kaye's Book Blog.
Giveaway 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 June 27, 2009.
• Make sure your entry can be distinguished by others who post.
• Comment and enter once
Click here for details and info on more ways to win!
Giveaway 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 June 27, 2009.
• Make sure your entry can be distinguished by others who post.
• Comment and enter once
Click here for details and info on more ways to win!
Labels: J. Kaye's Book Blog, James Patterson
The Caryatids
Win a copy of Bruce Sterling's The Caryatids at Pat's Fantasy Hotlist.
To enter, the rules are the same as usual. You need to send an email at reviews@gryphonwood.net with the header "CARYATIDS."
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 MB.
Click here for details on this book.
To enter, the rules are the same as usual. You need to send an email at reviews@gryphonwood.net with the header "CARYATIDS."
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 MB.
Click here for details on this book.
Labels: Bruce Sterling, Pat's Fantasy Hotlist
Alex Beecroft - Guest Author
At Unusual Historicals, they have as a guest Author, Alex Beecroft as she celebrates the release of her debut, False Colors, a m/m romance set on the high seas of the 18th century.
If you would like to enter for a chance to win a copy of False Colors, make a question or comment for Alex. The winner will be drawn at random in one week (Sunday, May 31st).
Click here to read the interview and comment.
If you would like to enter for a chance to win a copy of False Colors, make a question or comment for Alex. The winner will be drawn at random in one week (Sunday, May 31st).
Click here to read the interview and comment.
Labels: Alex Beecroft, Unusual Historicals
Georgette Heyer Week
It's Georgette Heyer Week over at MayMay's Memos!!
If you're not a big romance fan, you may not know how deeply Ms. Heyer's works have influenced thousands of romance writers (the published and the not-published, I'm sure).
The savvy folk at Sourcebooks understand the sort of power Ms. Heyer had. They are reprinting many of her books -- how many, I don't know and I'd dig it up but I'd really like to work on my own books today, so if you know, leave it in the comments and I'll edit this post.
Maymay's going to give four of Ms. Heyer's books away at the end of the week.
Start here, at this post. You'll have to remember to go back and check out the rest of the week's offerings, but I promise, this is one bookmark you'll be glad you make!
If you're not a big romance fan, you may not know how deeply Ms. Heyer's works have influenced thousands of romance writers (the published and the not-published, I'm sure).
The savvy folk at Sourcebooks understand the sort of power Ms. Heyer had. They are reprinting many of her books -- how many, I don't know and I'd dig it up but I'd really like to work on my own books today, so if you know, leave it in the comments and I'll edit this post.
Maymay's going to give four of Ms. Heyer's books away at the end of the week.
Start here, at this post. You'll have to remember to go back and check out the rest of the week's offerings, but I promise, this is one bookmark you'll be glad you make!
Labels: Georgette Heyer, MayMay's Memos
Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp
Okay, now, when I saw this book title (Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp), my tired brain decided it was a boring book of nonfiction. Then I thought of this book called The Wasp Factory, which I was supposed to be on a book ring for, but I guess the book got lost 'cause it never got here.
I did NOT expect the clever title, or the uproarious plot concept.
Check it out at chic Book Reviews. Amy does author Lauren Lipton proud with her post. I don't know about you, but now I've GOT to read this.
You can win it... if you're a member of Amy's Goodreads group. We don't usually post gives that have these sorts of strings attached, but Amy's a good friend and if you're too lazy to join the group, that simply ups MY chances at this book!
Read all about it via this link.
I did NOT expect the clever title, or the uproarious plot concept.
Check it out at chic Book Reviews. Amy does author Lauren Lipton proud with her post. I don't know about you, but now I've GOT to read this.
You can win it... if you're a member of Amy's Goodreads group. We don't usually post gives that have these sorts of strings attached, but Amy's a good friend and if you're too lazy to join the group, that simply ups MY chances at this book!
Read all about it via this link.
Labels: Chic book reviews, Lauren Lipton
Of Bees and Mist
Grumpy Dan's being generous (to his US friends), not grumpy. I doubt he's going to change his name; Grumpy Dan doesn't invite freeloaders (one would hope!).
He's got his gently read ARC of Erick Setiawan's Of Bees and Mist to share. The book isn't out until August 5, but since Dan is closing this contest on June 5, you can get a sneak peek.
Check it all out via this link.
He's got his gently read ARC of Erick Setiawan's Of Bees and Mist to share. The book isn't out until August 5, but since Dan is closing this contest on June 5, you can get a sneak peek.
Check it all out via this link.
Labels: Erick Setiawan, Grumpy Dan's Journal
Blood Line (and) Calen
Welcome Jaime and The Plot Line to Win a Book!
Anyone who comments on THIS post, a blurb of Rie McGaha's Blood Line, will be entered into a contest to win both Blood Line and Calen.
I know, there's no mention of the contest listed. That's what makes it fun! (And I know Jaime, so it's all good.)
Anyone who comments on THIS post, a blurb of Rie McGaha's Blood Line, will be entered into a contest to win both Blood Line and Calen.
I know, there's no mention of the contest listed. That's what makes it fun! (And I know Jaime, so it's all good.)
Labels: Rie McGaha, The Plot Line
If it's Tuesday...
If it's Tuesday, you know it's time for us to post Katrina's Monday Book Giveaway at Stone Soup!
This week, she's got brand new, hardback copy of Emily Listfield’s new novel, Best Intentions. She's also throwing in a CD of Keri Noble's CD. A book AND music. Sounds like Susan's idea of nirvana. (the state of being, not the band.) (See? It's all about music and books in my world.)
Stop on by before Katrina turns off the comments on the post... that'd be next Sunday.
Use this link.
This week, she's got brand new, hardback copy of Emily Listfield’s new novel, Best Intentions. She's also throwing in a CD of Keri Noble's CD. A book AND music. Sounds like Susan's idea of nirvana. (the state of being, not the band.) (See? It's all about music and books in my world.)
Stop on by before Katrina turns off the comments on the post... that'd be next Sunday.
Use this link.
Labels: Emily Listfield, Stone Soup
Outcast
I love Amy over at chic Book Reviews (and not just because she's giving away a copy of my book, either!). She's SO full of energy and good vibes, I can't help but smile whenever I go to her blog -- or get an e-mail from her, as I did just now.
She's got a review of Cheryl Brooks' Outcast up on her front page, and with it, a cool review with Ms. Brooks.
AND, at the very end of this goodness (the start of the post, with the book covers, had me howling hard enough to scare the cats!), is one copy of Outcast, for US and Canada friends, but no PO Box addresses. *sigh*
Check it ALL out via this link. You won't be disappointed.
She's got a review of Cheryl Brooks' Outcast up on her front page, and with it, a cool review with Ms. Brooks.
AND, at the very end of this goodness (the start of the post, with the book covers, had me howling hard enough to scare the cats!), is one copy of Outcast, for US and Canada friends, but no PO Box addresses. *sigh*
Check it ALL out via this link. You won't be disappointed.
Labels: Cheryl Brooks, Chic book reviews
Dark Hunger (Graphic Novel)
Ever wanted to understand the power of a graphic novel -- a novel-length comic book -- but wasn't sure where to start?
Ever wanted your favorite characters to exist as more than black and white print on a page?
Ever been such a Christine Feehan fan that you couldn't get enough?
Ever wanted something cool????
Shaunie's got a fix for you. She's giving away her gently-read, BookCrossing-registered copy of Christine Feehan's Dark Hunger. This is the graphic novel version of Feehan's novel; you can watch the story come to life.
Enter at Shaunie's Happy Place before June 13, and tell Shaunie what were creature you'd like to be. Yes, you readers of some of the big book review blogs, were-hamsters count.
Use this link.
Ever wanted your favorite characters to exist as more than black and white print on a page?
Ever been such a Christine Feehan fan that you couldn't get enough?
Ever wanted something cool????
Shaunie's got a fix for you. She's giving away her gently-read, BookCrossing-registered copy of Christine Feehan's Dark Hunger. This is the graphic novel version of Feehan's novel; you can watch the story come to life.
Enter at Shaunie's Happy Place before June 13, and tell Shaunie what were creature you'd like to be. Yes, you readers of some of the big book review blogs, were-hamsters count.
Use this link.
Labels: Christine Feehan, Shaunie's Happy Place
