Only 2 weeks left

I remember looking at this contest back in October thinking, 'This is awesome', and 'Ooh, I have plenty of time to enter.' Now, I see that I only have 2 weeks left. I haven't managed to get any entries. I think I may have entered, but I'm not sure. If you haven't already, although I'm sure most of you have, head over to The Lateiner Gang Book Review blog and enter their Mega Contest.

It ends on Nov. 28, 2009

Up Til the Fifth

Contest Listing for August 18th - September 5th

8/18
Ballads of Suburbia

8/19
Bookcase

8/20
Catching Fire
Furniture
Shiver

8/21
Coffeehouse Angel

8/24
Spill Your Secrets

8/25
Boy Toy

8/29
Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict (Int)

8/31
Comment Contest
Eyes Like Stars
Jasmyn (Int)
Teenreads.com 2009 Survey @ 11:59PM

9/1
Darkest Power Video Contest(s)
LoveFest (Every Tues.-Midnight Sun.)

9/5
ARC of Candor
EyeLeash @ Midnight


*Open to US residents only, unless otherwise specified. Int is short for International.

Do you want a published author to read your work?

Mandy Hubbard, the author of Prada and Prejudice, is giving someone that opportunity.

This is one of those times when I wish I had the self discipline to write something. Having all these ideas is useless, if I'm not applying myself. Might make this into a NaNoWriMo, without the month. You only need three chapers (up to 30 pages), plus a synopsis and query letter. Well, guess I should attempt to do this. It'll be good practice.


Get all the details you need at Mandy Hubbard's site.

Gothic Film Club

Just found out about it today. The original post can be found at Write for a Reader


Yesterday, Aug 1st, as many of you know, was the actual release date for Michelle Zink's Prophecy of the Sisters. The reviews for her book have been glowing, so if you haven't read it, I suggest that you do. I will be posting my review this week.

Michelle has graciously offered up some fabulous prizes for my readers, in connection with a contest that I will be hosting here for the entire month of August. Entrants need to watch one movie a week and then blog about it (a movie review) with a link back to my blog as well as Michelle's. You have to mention Prophecy and post the cover in order to be eligible.

Each Monday in August, I will post Movie Monday, where you'll put your links in the comments. Then, the following Sunday, I will choose one winner, randomly, from all the entries. The winner will receive a signed hardcover of Prophecy of the Sisters as well as miscellaneous Prophecy swag to include a magnet, a signed mini-poster, etc. At the end of the month I will choose a winner from each person who entered during the month (you will receive one entry per week that you participate, for a total of 4 entries if you participate each week) and the Grand Prize winner will receive a Gothic Swag Bag - gift cards, jewlery, movies, etc.

The list of movies to choose from are as follows:

Interview with a Vampire*
The Others*
Wuthering Heights
Rebecca
Rear Window
Dial M for Murder
The Village*
The Orphanage
An American Haunting
Sleepy Hollow*
The Skeleton Key
The Haunting
The Changeling *
30 Days of Night
The Talented Mr. Ripley*
Van Helsing*
The Crow*
Edward Scissorhands*

I am announcing the contest today, and will have a post up tomorrow where you can link to your movie review posts throughout the week. You can start watching movies tonight and start posting as early as tomorrow. Remember, all posts must be up and linked by the following Saturday each week so that a winnner can be drawn on Sunday to be posted on Monday with the new week's Movie Monday post.

Today, you can comment about your desire to participate, which movies you will watch and review, etc. Don't worry about choosing the same movie as someone else, multiple reviews for the same movie are welcome! So, who's going goth, as in goth movies?


*These are movies I've seen and wouldn't mind watching again for this challenge. I was thinking about watching Sleepy Hollow anyways, so I could review it on my movie blog.

Anyone a fan of Manga?

I have only purchased a few in my life. Want to win 10 for free?

Before today, I'd never heard of Spectrum Nexus. Turns out they have monthly giveaways, and also a picture of my friend, the turnip-headed scarecrow from one of my all time favorite books and animated films, Howl's Moving Castle.

I really hope I win. If not, it would be great if one of you guys did.

Here's the link: 10 Free Manga-Ends September 4, 2009

It would be awesome if they have that "Buy 3 Get the 4th Free" deal going, because that would be like 3 extra books.

Note: You may or may not already be doing this. Can't remember where I got this from. It was either Sweeties Sweeps or About.com Contests. It's best to have an email account set up exclusively for contests/giveaways. I've been doing this for a few days and it seems to be working. I no longer have to search through a messy Inbox. Now I need to tackle reading/deleting old messages.

Grand Book Giveaway

Cute Little Cindy, is having an awesome 15 book giveaway (technically more). I love books so much, obviously. That is why I might break some of my rules.

Now Cindy has this grand contest going on and one winner will be receiving the following:

1. Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick ARC
2. Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen ARC
3. Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters ARC
4. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater ARC
5. Troy High by Shana Norris ARC
6. Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott ARC
7. Reincarnation by Suzanne Weyn ARC
8. Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker
9. Death by Series by Linda Gerber (3 books total)
10. a 5 dollar giftcard from Walmart (you can buy yourself half of a book with it, lol)
11. 3 Sarah Dessen books ( Just Listen, This Lullaby, Someone Like You)
12. Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
13. Fire By Kristin Cashmore ARC
14. Last but not least, I have some extra amazon cards, so I will also include a preorder for CATCHING FIRE BY SUZANNE COLLINS. It will be shipped to on or around Sept 1st (whenever they ship it)
AND a book of your choice (under $15.00 please and it can be a preorder as long as it comes out in September-so many good books get released)

Isn't that awesome. No question really. Enter to win this great prize.

So Not Book Related...

certainly isn't for charity either. That mostly depends on the way you look at it.

It's been years since I've ridden a bike. Some lovely ladies and/or gents have made it possible for me and you to win one. If the prize is anything like the one shown, there is a nice place to put a few books.

In both of my towns the library isn't that far from where I stay. Plus, riding a bike is good for your body, which means it's good for your mind, and the environment. There, I made this post about books and the environment.

Can't fight the reasoning. Go ahead and win yourself a bike aka book chauffeur, that's environment friendly.

Quick Contest Update

Do you have a digital camera, bookstore with My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent in stock, and a desire to aquire the following books:

The Forest of Hands and Teeth, by Carrie Ryan
Fragile Eternity, by Melissa Marr

Strange Angels, by Lili St. Crow

The Awakening, by Kelly Armstrong

And maybe a few more goodies, then you should head out and take a picture of yourself with a copy of Vincents YA Debut, My Soul To Take.

(Make sure you take your picture with this book. )

Click for further details. Ends Today @ 11:59 Central.

Update: Didn't win. I'm first in line for My Soul to Take at my library though.

I need a really good bookcase

Been wanting and needing a bookcase for a while, but hadn't searched for one. Stumbled across a few contests to win one.

Just your Typical Book Blog, is offering a contest to win a bookcase from CSN for $80 or less. Marjolein Reviews, is also offering a giveaway for anything (possibly a bookcase) for $65 or less.

Win a bookcase - Ends on Thurs., Aug. 13th @ Midnight
Win anything $65 or less - Ends on Thurs., Aug. 20th

Comment Contest on Bookworming in the 21st Century

I've never heard of this type of contest. It might not be that new to you all. I've only been to her blog a few times, but from what I can tell it's really nice.

Since she has to move in a little while, and has like 100 books from ALA to read, she is giving most of them away.

All you have to do is comment. There is a limit of 2 comments per post. Go to her blog to get further details. The above image are just a few of the books she may give away.

Comment Contest - Ends August 31st, 2009 @ midnight CST.

Like the Twilight Saga? Want to attend the premiere?

Give Up the Ghost - Not Yet

Really Good Trailer



Whoever made this has a way with words. If I had no idea what this book was about before, this trailer would have sold me on it. That's the thing though. These trailers, like reviews, get you so excited.

Megan Crewe is having this awesome contest, The Spill Your Secrets Giveaway. I just submitted my first entry not too long ago. Oh yes, you can enter more than once. The prizes are great, and I'm looking forward to reading your secrets.

Click the button on the right to head to the giveaway. Wish you all the best.

*Don't know about any restrictions just yet.

The only thing better than a good book

Cuddling up with a nice box of chocolates and a good book. Who wouldn't want to do that at least once a month. I'd understand if you have allergies or something, but for everyone else you have no excuse.

Believe it or not I've know more people who didn't like reading than dislike chocolate.

For all you chocolate lovers that reside in the United States, there's a contest for a free year of chocolate truffles. Tales of the Professional Wedding Guest (Didn't know they existed) is giving one person a year of chocolate. Which basically translates to joy. If you don't mind getting a box of chocolate truffles, the first week of every month until September of next year, you should go ahead and enter.

You're just one simple question away to possibly getting this delicious prize.

The Year of Chocolate Contest - Ends September 3, 2009 @ 11:59 EST - What would my life be without chocolate? (Answer and you might not have to find out.)

Have You Seen My Newest Button

I love buttons. I love the ones you wear even more.

But...the ones that lead to something great, are even better. That instant gratification is always satisfying, even if I don't win.

Authors Lisa Mantchev (Eyes Like Stars) and Michelle Zink (Prophecy of the Sisters) have teamed up to have us battle it out to see who comes out on top. Faeries or Demons? I know who wins. Not really, just wishful thinkin'.

They elaborate more on the site. If you feel up to it, enter through the first method. Or, scroll down til you get to the bottom, and do like I've done and take the "easy" way out. There are some great prizes, though. Tisk,tisk. I'm still in the running for a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate (my choice).

Contest open to those 13 and older (must have parent's consent if younger). The Star-Crossed Prophecy Ends Saturday, August 8th.

Another Big ALA Giveaway Contest

BookWorming in the 21st Century has joined the crowd by giving away some extra copies of books and goodies she acquired at ALA last weekend.

Here's a list of a few of them:

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford
Hazel by Julie Hear
Sucks to Be Me bookmark
Set of four cards from Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Strange Angels postcard

Enter to win this great prize before or on Friday, July 31st, 2009.

Win Eyes Like Stars

BoyWithBooks.com is giving away a mega prize pack in honor of Eyes Like Stars Launch week. There are 14 other really good reads I've been hearing about for a while on it.

The requirements for entry can actually be fun.

Enter before or on Friday, July 31st, 2009. *USA & Canada ONLY!

Fantastic Book Review is also giving you the chance to win Eyes Like Stars along with a $20 Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate.

Enter her contest on or before Fri., July 24th, 2009, ends @ midnight. *Open to Everyone.

* Both have chances for extra entries.

Win an ARC of The Hollow by Jessica Verday

Jessica Verday's husband Lee is giving an ARC of The Hollow on Lee A Verday's Book/Writing Blog. Wait, it's not just any ARC, it's autographed too.

Every comment will count as an entry. You can comment on whatever you want. You can also gain additional prizes; The Hollow T-shirt and a copy of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. It's a special drawing so you could be 1 of 3 people to get this prize.

That's what I'm doing now. It would be great to win The Hollow. Getting a t-shirt and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow would also be nice.

Be nice, mention that you were sent by SerieslyReady.

The Hollow Autographed ARC Contest - Ends Sunday, July 26, 2009, Jessica's birthday.

For more information on Jessica, The Hollow, and to read the first chapter, head on over to http://www.jessicaverday.com/.

I Loved I Lost...Now I'm eating spaghetti

Okay, technically I'm having pasta right now. Are at least I will be in a few minutes. I didn't win, again.

I loved the idea of getting I Loved I Lost I Made Spaghetti by Giulia Melucci and The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Now I'm licking my wombs, about to eat pasta.

Today is the last day to enter to win The Shifters Series from Fantastic Book Review. Be sure to enter before midnight.

Contests Ending Soon

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Chocolate & Croissants is giving away 5 copies of I loved, I lost, I made Spaghetti Giveaway
Enter by naming your favorite Italian dish.

Bookin' with "Bingo" (6 pm) - Giving away 5 copies of The Host and one winner will also receive a new copy of Twilight. Tell them why you should get the bonus.

Book Hunt - Boys R Us

Win the complete Clique Series. At jointheclique.com they are giving every book away, including the latest Boys R Us, excluding the summer collection.

Rules
You can only enter the contest once. The deadline is August 17, 2009, ten days before I go back to school.

Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older. You can go to the contest rules page for further details.