Literary Blog Hop + Lots of Giveaways

Welcome!

Welcome to the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop!

The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop is hosted by Leeswammes. Between now and Wednesday, February  12th, you can hop to 40+different book blogs, all offering one or more giveaways of books or bookish items. All books will be literary (non)fiction or something close to that. Follow the links at the bottom of this post to find the other participating blogs.

My Giveaway

As part of the blog hop I will be giving away a $15 Gift Card to Amazon or a book of your choice from Book Depository (up to $15) Entries are open worldwide where Amazon or the Book Depository delivers.

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To enter

To enter, please read the rules and then fill out the form below. 

The rules:

1. Anyone can enter. You do not need to have a blog.
2. There will be one winner.
3. You need an email address for the amazon gift card or a post-office recognised address where you can receive packages.
4. Fill out the form below. You can enter the giveaway until Wednesday June 26th.
5. Note that double or invalid entries will be removed.
6. I will notify the winner by email. The winner need to answer my email within 3 days, or I’ll announce a new winner. I cannot be held responsible for lost packages.
7. That’s it! Good luck and thanks for playing.


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UPDATE TO POST - 2/16/2014 @ 8 PM EST:

I am so sorry that the Rafflecopter was not (is not working).  Since I was out of town and assumed all was working as planned, I will pick one winner via comments entered.  Also, I will run another chance to win a $15 GC from Amazon or a book up to $15 from BookDepository this week.  I am so very sorry.

Now start blog hopping!

For more giveaways (and there are some real treasures out there for grabs) check out these blogs.

Giveaways are worldwide, meaning people from most or all countries of the world can enter, unless mentioned otherwise.

Participating blogs:

Linky List:

Leeswammes Seaside Book Nook Booklover Book Reviews Biblionomad Laurie Here The Well-Read Redhead (US/CA) River City Reading GirlVsBookshelf Ciska's Book Chest The Book Stop Ragdoll Books Blog Nishita's Rants and Raves Lucybird's Book Blog Reading World (N-America) Journey Through Books Readerbuzz Always With a Book (US) 52 Books or Bust (N.Am./UK) Guiltless Reading (US/CA) Book-alicious Mama (US) Wensend Books Speak Volumes Words for Worms The Relentless Reader A Lovely Bookshelf on the Wall (US)

Fourth Street Review Vailia's Page Turner The Little Reader Library Lost Generation Reader Heavenali Roof Beam Reader Mythical Books Word by Word The Misfortune of Knowing Aymaran Shadow > Behind The Scenes The Things You Can Read (US) Bay State Reader's Advisory Curiosity Killed the Bookworm Lizzy's Literary Life Books Can Save a Life (N. America) Words And Peace (US) The Book Club Blog

The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop - Amazon GC Giveaway

Welcome to the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop!

The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop is hosted by Leeswammes. Between now and Wednesday, October 31st, you can hop to 50 different book blogs, all offering one or more giveaways of books or bookish items. All books will be literary (non)fiction or something close to that. Follow the links at the bottom of this post to find the other participating blogs.

Giveaway

I am giving away a $15 Amazon gift card or a book of your choice from Book Depository up to $15.  Just complete the form below....

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Blog Hop Stops

Leeswammes Read in a Single Sitting Ephemeral Digest My Devotional Thoughts Devouring Texts Tony's Reading List Nishita's Rants and Raves Too Fond The Parrish Lantern Kristi Loves Books The Book Club Blog Sam Still Reading Silver's Reviews (USA) Bibliosue Heavenali Under My Apple Tree Misfortune of Knowing (North America) Lena Sledge's Blog Lost Generation Reader Seaside Book Nook The Relentless Reader Rikki's Teleidoscope Monique Morgan That READioactive Book Blog kaggsysbookisahramblings Ragdoll Books Blog Kate's Library The Book Garden Uniflame Creates Curiosity Killed The Bookworm

Ciska's Book Chest The Book Divas Reads Alex in Leeds Simple Clockwork Bluestalking (USA) Fresh Ink Books Sweeping Me Giraffe Days Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book (USA) Books Thoughts Adventures (USA) emmalikestoread Colorimetry Page Plucker Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity 2606 Books and Counting Book Nympho She-Wolf Reads The Little Reader Library (Europe) Booklover Book Reviews Dolce Bellezza

Diamond Jubilee Celebration Hop 5/21 - 5/31

Why a Diamond Jubilee Hop? 

For our hero Nev, in ABOUT LAST NIGHT, by Ruthie Knox.

First, a bit of trivia: The Diamond Jubilee takes place in 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 (her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953). Buckingham Palace is responsible for coordinating the events of the Diamond Jubilee central weekend (2nd–5th June 2012), as well as for organizing The Queen’s program in her Diamond Jubilee year. 

Now, more about Nev, he feels trapped and miserable in his family’s banking empire located in downtown London, England. But beneath his pinstripes is an artist struggling to break free. Albeit, his bohemian-self is trying to emerge, Nev is respectful of his roots and tradition & we want to help him celebrate his queen. 

You might remember the sneak peak I did on About Last Night. If not, check it out here!

Thanks for helping us celebrate Ruthie Knox’s new release, ABOUT LAST NIGHT, on sale 6/11/2012, preorder here.

Now, 5/21 thru 5/31 – Romance at Random will be randomly giving away some of our jewels of romance, to celebrate the UK’s Diamond Jubilee including: 

• 1 winner, 1 copy – Born To Darkness by Suzanne Brockmann 
• 1 winner, 1 copy – The Proposal by Mary Balogh 
• 1 winner, 1 copy – Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian 
• 3 winners, 1 copy of WITCHFUL THINKING by HP Mallory 
• 10 winners, 1 copy of a PREVIEW from Net Galley of ABOUT LAST NIGHT by Ruthie Knox 
• 10 winners, 1 copy of PREVIEW from Net Galley of DEEP AUTUMN HEAT by Elisabeth Barrett 

That’s right, 26 winners in all! Enter the hop using the Rafflecopter below then visit all of the participating sites to increase your chances – winners will be randomly chosen and this is a big one . . . it could be you! US only for this one - Good luck!

Below is a list of bloggers participating and many hosting their own giveaway.  My giveaway is here.

1.	Romance At Random	2.	Ruthie Knox
3.	Shannyn Schroeder	4.	cupcake's (Book) Cupboard
5.	trixiedrkhuntr@yahoo.com	6.	jessica@jessicascott.net
7.	Shady Characters and Shapeshifters	8.	Bea's Book Nook
9.	Elisabeth Barrett	10.	Happy Ever After USA Today
11.	HeroesandHeartbreakers.com	12.	Red Hot Books
13.	Teresa's Reading Corner	14.	Malia Mallory
15.	SOS Aloha	16.	A Page In The Life
17.	kary@karyrader.com	18.	Erotic Notions
19.	Raven Bower	20.	Victoria's Pages of Romance
21.	[Insert clever quip here]	22.	Love, Laughter, Friendship
23.	CelticLady's Reviews	24.	Manga Maniac Cafe
25.	Ex Libris	26.	Book Flame
27.	Me and Reading (INT)	28.	My Book Addiction and More
29.	Reading Reality	30.	From the TBR Pile
31.	Fade Into Fantasy	32.	Hanging With Bells
33.	marygramlich@yahoo.com	34.	Full Moon Bites
35.	Seasidebooknook@yahoo.com	36.	Jenna Jaxon
37.	StuckInBooks	38.	Lisa's World of Books
39.	Delighted Reader	40.	Michelle Clay
41.	Jennifer Wells, Paranormal Romance Author	42.	That's What I'm Talking about
43.	Stacey Brutger	44.	Just a Reader's Ramblings
45.	Geeky Bloggers Book Blog	46.	Lady Scribes
47.	heathervlong@gmail.com	48.	PonyTails Book Reviews
49.	The Blogging Book	50.	Jess resides here
51.	Sugarbeat's Books	52.	Seduced by a Book
53.	The Jeep Diva	54.	edysicecreamlover18@gmail.com
55.	Love Romance Passion	56.	A Bookish Affair
57.	dmcomfort@aol.com	58.	Sensual Sascha's Stories
59.	Moonwolf's Lair	60.	Mackenzie McKade
61.	Major Love~~~Major Romance	62.	Lisa Kumar
63.	Maggie Greene	64.	Romancing the Pen
65.	jessica@jessicascott.net	66.	Love Saves the World
67.	Leanne Tyler	68.	PamelaVMason
69.	The Book Bundle	70.	Shawntelle Madison
71.	To Read or Not To Read

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Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop

The Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop will run from March 17th - 22nd.  Thanks to I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Books Complete Me & Author Cindy Thomas for co-hosting this amazing blog hop. Make sure you stop by one (or all) of their blogs for a complete list of participating blogs (over a 100).

MY GIVEAWAY!
$15 Amazon.com Gift Card!
One lucky winner will be emailed a $15 gift card from Amazon.com.  Open to anyone who can use a gift card sent from Amazon.com.


Alternately if you win and can't use an amazon.com gift card you my choose a book of your choice from The Book Depository (Up to $15).

Just complete the entry form below. Thanks for all your support and have a Sham-Rockin' day (and weekend).

Cruise to Murder Blog Tour

Rating: Great Book


Synopsis:  When The Sunburst, an elite celebrity cruise ship, sets sail to Kinikiwiki Island, trouble follows billionaire Felix Belmont across the high seas. The curiosity of a mother-daughter-duo gets them tangled up in voodoo, murders and an international conspiracy surrounding him. The islanders don't know it, but their lives are all in danger, too... And their only hope is vacationers Zoey and Claire Kane.


My Review: Cruise to Murder is a very witty, fast pace, with a crazy duo type of book. Zoey and Claire are mother and daughter (both in the book and in real life) and make a unique writing team. How fun would it be to write a book with your mom (or daughter)? I would have loved to have done that with my mom. I loved how Zoey and Claire get twisted up with voodoo and a billionaire.  You don't have to read the first book in the series (I started with the Cruise to Murder, the second book), but I do recommend you buy them both. Cruise to Murder stands on its own (boy does it ever!!). I really enjoyed Cruise to Murder....you won't be disappointed with this one.

Rating: Great book (so far)


Synopsis: Zoey Kane is known around Riverside for making bad decisions when it comes to auctions and real estate investments. When her savvy daughter, Claire, learns her most recent purchase is eighty acres on the haunted, desolate side of town, she is simply flabbergasted. Amazement takes over the entire community and beyond, however, when a one-hundred-year-old mansion is discovered deep within trees.

When the Kanes transform Hillgate Manor into a popular hotel, things don’t go according to plan. On top of all the strange noises after midnight, room number 10 becomes notorious for scary happenings, and Gothics replace the swank out-of-towners who head for the hills.

Someone or something doesn’t want it to be a success. Messages on a mirror demanding, “Find more clues, find more clues!” convince the mother and daughter they must solve a string of riddles—that reveal haunting secrets, skeletons and murder—before it’s too late.

My Review: I am still reading The Riddles of Hillgate and am really enjoying it.  Even though I have read the second book in the series (Cruise to Murder) first, it has not taken away anything from The Riddles of Hillgate. They are stand alone books. I think it is more important that you read them both regardless of the order.  The setting of The Riddles of Hillgate pulled me in right away. I think it is an unique setting and allows for the perfect setting of mystery packed with humor!

Buy It: You can purchase both books (ebooks) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords for the amazingly low price of  $2.99 each.

Giveaway: It's so fun to be able to do a giveaway.  Thanks to Zoey and Claire Kane (authors) and Molly Snow (publisher) for allowing one of you the chance to win both books (e-book format from Smashwords). Fantastic, right? To enter, just complete the rafflecopter form.  Good Luck. Contest ends Sunday, March 25th (midnight EST).


Grand Prize Giveaway: Zoey and Claire (www.zoeyandclaire.blogspot.com) are hosting a grand prize  giveaway of their own on their blog.  It is worth checking it out (I already did!!)

The Best of 2011 Hop Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the Best of 2011 Giveaway Hop! This hop is hosted by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer . A big thank you to Kathy for hosting so many awesome event throughout 2011!

I am giving away a book of your choice up to $15. I have read so many great books in 2011 and there are so many more I would have loved to read. There is always 2012, right!

The Best of 2011 Giveaway ends December 31st (midnight EST). Just complete the entry form below.  Thanks for your support and Happy Reading!

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Mid-Winters Eve Blog Hop - Giveaways

Welcome to my stop on the Mid-Winters Eve Giveaway Hop! This hop is hosted by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and Oasis for YA. A big thank you to both blogs for hosting this pretty awesome event!
I am giving away a $10 Amazon gift card. The Mid-Winters Eve Giveaway ends December 27th (midnight EST). Just complete the entry form below.  Thanks for your support.

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Loveswept - Holiday Hop! 12/12/11 to 1/10/12

Book Lover's Holiday Giveaway Hop!!!

This hop is hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer and Kid Lit Frenzy 

There are hundreds of blogs participating and each has their own entry rules and geographic limits, so be sure to read the rules for each one.  This hop starts December 2nd and and runs through December 6th, midnight. What am I giving away???

$10 Amazon Gift Card!!
You get to chose your own book for the Holiday!

What do you need to do to enter - complete the form below! Check out all the give aways here.

Banned Book Hop and Giveaway

Welcome to the Banned Books Week Hop! This event is hosted by the lovely bloggers from I Read Banned Books and I Am a Reader, Not a Writer.

I am stop #43. There are over 250 stops, each with their own banned book related giveaway so make sure to check them all out as well (you can see the full list of participants here).

What you can win:

A $10 gift card to Amazon.com, or BN.com.  I am letting the winner choose their banned or challenged book.  I believe that every book has a place on a shelf.  Our shelves are all different and we should be able to have our own choice in what is on that shelf.  I did stumble across this list of 50 banned books that everyone should read and was SHOCKED at the books that were listed.  



What do you have to do to win:


Become a follower of this blog and complete the entry form below.


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Back to Books Hop and Giveaway

Welcome to the Back to Books Hop and Giveaway hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Buried in Books. This hop is scheduled to run August 1st to 7th.  There are 300 blogs signed up and all hosting a giveaway.  


I am giving away Here, Home, Hope by Kaira Rouda.  This is another book that is getting great reviews this summer.  I absolutely LOVE the cover.  I am picturing the porch over looking water (the ocean in my mind)!  I love hydrangeas so I was so thrilled to see them on the cover.  I also love the bare feet!  My favorite pictures of my kids are during the summer and bare foot!

Paperback:  312 pages
Publisher:  Greenleaf Book Group, LLC
Rating:  Great Read!


Synopsis:  Kelly Mills Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan.

From page one, Kelly's witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan—she places Post-it notes all over her house and car—will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career.

Here, Home, Hope will surely appeal to readers of chick lit and other women's fiction titles who are ready to transition into something new in their own life.

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My Review:  This is a perfect summer read (while, really any time!).  It is a very easy read and pulls you in right from the start.  I would agree that this is a chick lit book and I love the twists with the characters.  The book tackles some very real and very tough issues; divorce, lay off of employment, death of a spouse, adultery, anorexia and mid-life crisis.  Amazingly, all these topics are part of the book but does not seem like as you are reading it.  The book moves along so easily and the characters are very believable.


To win this book, all you have to do is one of the following (please don't do both)....AFTER you become a follower (mandatory to be a follower either GFC or email):

• Complete the form below (my favorite and always so easy!)
• Leave a comment (with your email address)

Remember you must be a follower to win.