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Children's Book Giveaway

Fairy Blossoms #1 Author: Suzanne Williams, Fiona Sansom Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: HarperTrophy (April 22, 2008) Book Description : A new series from Suzanne Williams, Fairy Blossoms will delight all those little sparkle princesses who love all things fairy, pony, and magic! The story follows the adventures of Daisy a young fairy who longs to be a fairy godmother. When she learns she has been accepted to the school of fairy godmothers at Cloverleaf Cottage her adventures begin! About the Author : Suzanne Williams sometimes jumps on her bed, but she never monkeys around when it comes to her writing. She has written several picture books, including Library Lil , Mommy Doesn't Know My Name , and My Dog Never Says Please . She is also the author of the Princess Power series. Suzanne Williams lives in Renton, Washington. Want to win an advanced copy of this book? Then follow this link to go to Seven Dogs and a Baby , and leave a comment before

Camy's Loft Giveaway

MIA : Author: Debby Giusti Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Steeple Hill Book Description : Granted, he hadn't known her long, but returning war hero Jude Walker expected to eventually marry the woman he'd met during his last leave. Not fi nd her missing. Or learn that her last known address was a homeless shelter in a dangerous part of the city. The shelter's temporary director, Sarah Montgomery, didn't know Jude's friend. But she knew the streets, knew the dangers—from drugs and prostitution to the most cold-blooded of criminals—right outside her door. Knew that the handsome, brave captain was in for heartache. And that falling in love with him was her riskiest move yet. Want to win a copy? You have a week to comment. Camy of Camy's Loft will pick a name out of a hat on Thursday, March 6th. (BTW, you can post a comment and NOT enter, too.) Follow this link to leave a comment. ----------------------------------------------------------

Giveaway - The Toddler Cookbook

The Toddler Cookbook Author: Annabel Karmel Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: DK CHILDREN (February 4, 2008) Book Description : From acclaimed author Annabel Karmel, The Toddler Cookbook is the perfect kitchen primer for little chefs. Easy recipes for a wide variety of dishes, from lettuce wraps to crunchy chicken dippers, allow lots of opportunities for toddlers to lend Mom or Dad a hand as they whip up lots of new flavors-and lots of fun. About the Author : Annabel Karmel is a best-selling author on nutrition and cooking for children, and her books are published all over the world. She is well known for providing advice and guidance to millions of parents on what to feed and cook for children, as well as getting families to eat a healthier diet with an emphasis on fun. Today five of The Toddler Cookbook ($11 each) are up for giveaway. Would you like to win? Follow this link to leave a comment. Be sure to leave your name. P lease

The Liar's Diary - Book Giveaway

The Liar's Diary Author: Patry Francis Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Plume; Reprint edition (January 29, 2008) Book Description : A seductive psychological thriller about a woman facing the dark truths at the heart of her family Jeanne Cross's contented suburban life gets a jolt of energy from the arrival of Ali Mather, the stunning new music teacher at the local high school. With a magnetic personality and looks to match, Ali draws attention from all quarters, including Jeanne's husband and son. Nonetheless, Jeanne and Ali develop a deep friendship based on their mutual vulnerabilities and long-held secrets that Ali has been recording in her diary. The diary also holds a key to something darker: Ali's suspicion that someone has been entering her house when she is not at home. Soon their friendship will be shattered by violence—and Jeanne will find herself facing impossible choices in order to protect the people she loves. About the Author : Patry Fran

Grimspace Giveaway

Grimspace Author: Ann Aguirre Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Ace (February 26, 2008) Book Description : As the carrier of a rare gene, Sirantha Jax has the ability to jump ships through grimspace-a talent which makes her a highly prized navigator for the Corp. Then a crash landing kills everyone on board, leaving Jax in a jail cell with no memory of the crash. But her fun's not over. A group of rogue fighters frees her...for a price: her help in overthrowing the established order. Want to win a copy of this novel that hit #8 on the Barnes & Noble science fiction & fantasy mass market bestseller list before its release?! Ann Aguirre, Author of Grimspace , was a guest blogger at Writer Unboxed and besides talking about spinning a story and sharing a recent review of her work , is also giving away a copy of her novel. Follow this link to answer the question asked. Each comment counts as an entry. Leave a comment before Sunday at midnight, EST. --------

Walking on Eggshells - A Parenting Book Give Away

Walking on Eggshells Author: Jane Isay Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Flying Dolphin Press Book Description : On giving advice: They Don’t Want It. They Don’t Hear It. They Resent It. Don’t Give It. We raise our children to be independent and lead fulfilling lives, but when they finally do, staying close becomes more complicated than ever. And for every bewildered mother who wonders why her children don’t call, there is a frustrated son or daughter who just wants to be treated like a grownup. Now, renowned editor Jane Isay delivers the perfect gift to both parents and their adult children—real-life wisdom and advice on how to stay together without falling apart. Using extensive interviews with people from ages twenty-five to seventy, Isay shows that we’re far from alone in our struggles to make this new, adult relationship work. She offers up groundbreaking insights and deeply moving stories that will inspire those in even the toughest situations. Isay’s warmth and wit shine

Win The Girl from Charnelle

The Girl from Charnelle Author: K. L. Cook Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Harper Perennial Book Description : It's 1960 in the Panhandle town of Charnelle, Texas—a year and a half since sixteen-year-old Laura Tate's mother boarded a bus and mysteriously disappeared. Assuming responsibility for the Tate household, Laura cares for her father and three brothers and outwardly maintains a sense of calm. But her balance is upset and the repercussions of her family's struggles are revealed when a chance encounter with a married man leads Laura into a complicated relationship for which she is unprepared. As Kennedy battles Nixon for the White House, Laura must navigate complex emotional terrain and choose whether she, too, will flee Charnelle. A heartfelt portrait of a young woman's reckoning with the paradoxes of love—eloquent, tender, and heart-wrenching—K. L. Cook's unforgettable debut novel marks the arrival of a significant new voice in American ficti

Mystery Date Giveaway

Mystery Date Author: Denise Little Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: DAW (February 5, 2008) Book Description : Flirt with the unknown in 17 unusual tales of blind dates. When people embark on blind dates, they never quite know what they will find-and the dates in these mostly modern- day urban tales go far beyond the usual expectations. Here, these 17 romantic hopefuls encounter surprise first dates with the likes of Zeus and William Shakespeare; Medusa wreaks havoc upon Internet predators; a woman is cursed to see the truth about her dates after drinking a little wine; and more. All of these very different dates begin with the hope that romance will result. Some will find a happily ever after, while for others there will be no "ever after" at all... To win a copy... Go to The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin' Book Review and follow this link to leave a comment or email her at sqt1969(at)gmail(dot)com. This contest is open to everyone. Contest ends Tuesday

The Curious Gardener's Almanac Giveaway

The Curious Gardener's Almanac Author: Niall Edworthy Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Perigee Trade Book Description : A delightful anthology of curiosities that honors the gardening life. Celebrating the garden in all its splendid diversity and rich history, this collection of facts, ancient wisdom and customs, tips, and recipes features more than 1,000 entries-remarkable information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, and biodynamics. Woven into this wealth of knowledge are famous quotations, anecdotes, traditional sayings, lines of verse, and words of rural wisdom. It's a wonderful gift for any gardener, whether they're tending a window box or a full-fledged farm. About the Author Niall Edworthy is the author of over a dozen books published in England, covering subjects from biography to outdoor survival. Gardening is his most recent obsession.

R. A. Salvatore Sweepstakes

R. A. Salvatore is one of fantasy's most prolific and acclaimed authors. Now you can enter Tor's Salvatore Sweepstakes for a chance to win a call-in from the writer himself, autographed copies of The Ancient , and/or a signed extended author interview on DVD for your book club. To celebrate the release of The Ancient , a grand-prize winner and three runner-ups will be chosen once a week for six weeks, starting March 4th, 2008. By April 7th, 2008, a total of six book clubs may be eligible for an author call-in and 18 runner-ups may receive an autographed DVD.* Entries accepted starting January 31th, 2008. Sign up here: www.sagaofthefirstking.com * NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to book clubs comprised of legal US residents who are 15 or older. Starts 12:00 PM (ET) on January 31, 2008 and ends on 11:59 PM (ET) on April 7, 2008. Sponsored by Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Complete Official Rules are available the

Sawyer Giveaway

My Heart Remembers Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Bethany House (March 1, 2008) Book Description : United by blood, divided by time, will three orphan train siblings ever find one another again? Orphaned in a tenement fire, three Irish-immigrant children are sent to Missouri to be adopted. Despite eight-year-old Maelle's desperate attempts to keep her siblings together, each child is taken by a different family. Yet Maelle vows that she will never stop searching for her brother and sister...and that they will be together one day in the future. Seventeen years later, Maelle is still searching. But the years have washed away her hope... and her memories. What are Mattie and Molly doing now? Where has life taken them? Will she ever see her brother and sister again? Want to win a copy? Along with the giveaway, Musings on This, That & The Other Thing has a thoughtful interview with the author. Follow this link to leave a comment along with a
The Restorers Journey Author: Sharon Hinck Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Navpress Publishing Group Book Description : From the innovative Sword of Lyric series comes an all-new fantasy adventure. Back in our world with her teenage son, Jake, in tow, suburban mom Susan Mitchell is ready for life as usual. But when a foreign threat invades their comfortable home, Susan and Jake soon find themselves drawn back through the portal to the world of the People of the Verses. Now she will struggle to love a people who have become her captors, while Jake suffers a tragic betrayal and discovers his destiny as the next Restorer. Filled with adventure, warmth, and humorous asides, the Sword of Lyric series offers readers an exciting reading experience unlike any other. To win a copy and read an interview with author Sharon Hinck, Just follow this link and leave a comment along with a contact email. A winner will be chosen at random on February 28th. ---------------------------------------

Sherryl Woods Contest

The grand prize winner of author Sherryl Wood's contest this month will win a $100 donation to Susan G. Komen For the Cure in honor of someone in your life who's survived or in memory of someone who did not. In addition, you will receive a lovely metallic pink breast cancer notepad for yourself. Follow this link for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you like this post, then please consider subscribing to my Full Feed RSS . You can also Subscribe by Email and have new posts sent directly to your inbox.

Toby Barlow Giveaway

Sharp Teeth Author: Toby Barlow Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Harper (January 29, 2008) From Publishers Weekly : Barlow's gut-wrenching, sexy debut, a horror thriller in verse, follows three packs of feral dogs in East L.A. These creatures are in fact werewolves, men and women who can change into canine form at will (Dog or wolf? More like one than the other/ but neither exactly). Lark, the top dog in one of the packs who's a lawyer in human form, has a master plan that may involve taking over the city from the regular humans. Anthony Silvo, a dogcatcher and normally a loner, finds himself falling in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman (Standing on four legs in her fur,/ she is her own brand of beast). A strange small man and his giant partner play tournament bridge and are deep into the drug trade. A detective, Peabody, investigates several puzzling dog-related murders. The irregular verse form with its narrative economies proves an excellent vehicle to support all

Joshilyn Jackson Book Giveaway

The Girl Who Stopped Swimming Author: Joshilyn Jackson Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (March 4, 2008) Book Description : Laurel Gray Hawthorne needs to make things pretty, whether she's helping her mother make sure the literal family skeleton stays in the closet or turning scraps of fabric into nationally acclaimed art quilts. Her estranged sister Thalia, an impoverished Actress with a capital A, is her polar opposite, priding herself on exposing the lurid truth lurking behind middle class niceties. While Laurel's life seems neatly on track--a passionate marriage, a treasured daughter, and a lovely home in suburban Victorianna -- everything she holds dear is suddenly thrown into question the night she is visited by the ghost of a her 13-year old neighbor Molly Dufresne. The ghost leads Laurel to the real Molly floating lifelessly in the Hawthorne's backyard pool. Molly's death is inexplicable -- an unseemly mystery Laurel knows no one i

Raising Baby Green Giveaway

Raising Baby Green Author: Alan Greene, Jeanette Pavini, Theresa Foy DiGeronimo Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Jossey-Bass Book Description : In this illustrated and easy-to-use guide, noted pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, a leading voice of the green baby movement, advises parents how to make healthy green choices for pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care—from feeding your baby the best food available to using medicines wisely. Consumer advocate Jeanette Pavini includes information for making smart choices and applying green principles to a whole new universe of products from zero-VOC paints for the nursery, to pure and gentle lotions for baby’s delicate skin, to the eco-friendly diapers now in the marketplace, as well as specific recommendations for hundreds of other products. From the Back Cover In this illustrated and easy-to-use guide, noted pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, a leading voice of the green baby movement, advises parents how to make healthy green choices

Sweet Forever Giveaway

Sweet Forever Author: Ceri Hebert Paperback: 232 pages Publisher: Samhain Publishing (February 26, 2008) Book Description : Torn between the home she loves and the man she's falling in love with, Hayden must decide which one she will leave behind. When Hayden Merrick travels to meet her grandmother for the first time, she doesn't expect to find the father who abandoned her or a man who could prove to be the love of her life. There hadn't been much time for romance in Ben's Winslow's life and no woman has interested him enough until Hayden arrived at his neighbor's home. As soon as he meets her, Ben believes she could be the woman he's always hoped for, but he has to convince her life could be just as sweet on the prairie as on the coast. Hayden's plans to return to her home are put on hold as she struggles with a difficult decision-pursue a life in South Dakota or return to the one she's loved at the edge of the ocean? Ben hopes he can give

Brandt Dodson Giveaway

White Soul Author: Brandt Dodson Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Harvest House Publishers Book Description : Readers who devoured Brandt Dodsons four Colton Parker Mysteries will eagerly welcome this new novel from the suspense writer fans are comparing to Robert Parker, author of the megaselling Spenser series. This provocative novel centers on police officer Ron Ortega, a cop caught in the middle. His wife and new baby want him home. His superiors and his own naked ambition want him in Miami. But when he infiltrates one of the city's most vicious gangs, someone or some ones want him dead. And they'll stop at nothing to achieve their goal. In a test of his faith, he must decide if he will succumb to the challenges and the temptations that surround him or live the life hes always proclaimed. Or for that matter, whether hell live at all. Brandt Dodson writing combines two of the best traditions of the private eye novel: a clean, laconic style and plotting

Closer Than Your Skin Giveaway

Closer Than Your Skin Author: Susan D. Hill Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: WaterBrook Press Book Description : If you crave the real experience of God’s presence in your daily life… If you sense there’s more to Christianity than service, study, and superficial spirituality… If you’re ready to go beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him… Here’s where life with God begins. Is God really like a father who cares about the details of our everyday lives? Then why does He often seem so far away, distant in the moments when we could most use a personal touch from Him? So many of us have lived in that unspoken longing. In these incredible stories, you’ll see how one person found that God is not always content to wait for us to discover Him amid the clutter of life. Instead, when we simply hold out our hands, He illuminates our ordinary world and gives us new eyes to see. Closer Than Your Skin traces the journey of an ordinary Christian who longed to move beyond the trappings of

Sentinel Giveaway

Sentinel Author: Landel Karon Bilbrey Paperback: 324 pages Publisher: Bridgemaker Books Book Description : Today, as never before, a young boy's life is bombarded by subtle and not so subtle messages of how the world defines the "successful" man. The purpose of Sentinel, City of Destiny is to share with boys, during their formative pre-teen years, some fundamental character traits that define the "Godly" man. The allegorical story is about twin brothers, Jerol and Jarad, their quest through the land of Callow (Childhood) and their search for the city of Sentinel (representing true Manhood). In Sentinel they seek to earn the Mark of the Blade and become part of the King's court of Mettle. The Court of Mettle is an elite fighting force that stands watch over Terrenea (the land in which the story takes place). They are sworn to fight to the death in defense of King Deus (God) and his Kingdom of Light. To make it onto the King's court Jerol

Mama Knows Breast

Mama Knows Breast Author: Andi Silverman Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Quirk Books Book Description : Breastfeeding may be natural, but it certainly isn't easy. That's why Andi Silverman wrote Mama Knows Breast , a beginner's guide that's full of friendly, frank, and reassuring advice. Readers will discover essential information on breastfeeding techniques, baby holds, and medical conditions. They'll also learn the straight scoop on gnawing infants, unexpected leaks, ill-fitting clothes, and bewildered spouses. Other topics include: The pros and the cons of breastfeeding When, where, and how to breastfeed in public Feeling sexy in a nursing bra Breastfeeding at the office Written by a mom who has been there, and packed with anecdotes by women from a variety of backgrounds, Mama Knows Breast is a beautifully illustrated gift for new mothers everywhere. About the Author Andi Silverman is a mom, journalist, and lawyer who spent nearly ten years as an

Carol Bruneau Giveaway

GLASS VOICES Author: Carol Bruneau Hardcover: 280 pages Publisher: Cormorant Books Inc From the Inside Flap : Fifty-two years after the Halifax Explosion in which her parents and siblings die, she loses her daughter, Helena, and she almost loses her husband Lucy Caines faces the possibility of yet another terrible loss. This time, her husband Harry, a man she has variously loved and loathed, suffers a stroke; he is partially paralyzed and has lost the ability to speak. In Glass Voices, Lucy Caines not only comes to terms with a newly disabled husband and the new life she must now lead at the age of seventy- one, she also comes to terms with the life she has lived and, along the way, she discovers forgiveness and redemption. Glass Voices explores the inner life of a woman who has always worked hard for her family, who has held herself, her husband, and her son to the highest standards (though they have disappointed her), and who has accepted much but forgiven little. At

We've got a Winner

LindaH of the ~Reading Is So Much Fun~ blog emailed me with some good news! She read about a book giveaway I'd posted here, entered and WON. Here's what she had to say : Hey, I wanted to say Thank You for posting these contests and letting us know where to find them and who is giving prizes away. I love contests :-) I also want to say Thank You for posting the giveaways about Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear. I just won a copy on Camy Loft's blog :-) Congrats, Linda! I'm so happy for you. And this kind of news makes all my work on this blog seem worthwhile. Have fun reading! If you win a contest/giveaway that you found through this blog, just drop me an email and I'll post it here. Good luck! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you like this post, then please consider subscribing to my Full Feed RSS . You can also Subscribe by Email and have new posts sent directly to your inbox.

Lethal Deception Giveaway

Lethal Deception Author: Lynette Eason Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Steeple Hill Book Description : Who wanted her dead? Having rescued Cassidy McKnight from kidnappers in South America, Gabe Sinclair thought his job was done. Not that the former Navy SEAL could ever forget the brave, beautiful single mother. But when the danger followed her home, Gabe promised to protect her. Why anyone would want to kill Cassidy was a mystery. Was the motive related to the orphaned toddler Cassidy was raising, a sweet little girl who brought out the father fi gure in maverick Gabe? Or did a newly revealed family secret have killer consequences? If you'd like to enter the contest for a chance to win this book, Then follow this link to post a comment. Remember, you must leave your contact information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you like this post, then please consider subscribing to my Full Feed RSS .

Giveaway -The Art of Agile Development

The Art of Agile Development Author: James Shore, Shane Warden Paperback: 430 pages Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Book Description : The Art of Agile Development contains practical guidance for anyone considering or applying agile development for building valuable software. Plenty of books describe what agile development is or why it helps software projects succeed, but very few combine information for developers, managers, testers, and customers into a single package that they can apply directly. This book provides no-nonsense advice on agile planning, development, delivery, and management taken from the authors' many years of experience with Extreme Programming (XP). You get a gestalt view of the agile development process, including comprehensive guidance for non-technical readers and hands-on technical practices for developers and testers. The Art of Agile Development gives you clear answers to questions such as: * How can we adopt agile development? * Do we really need t

Hannah Book Giveaway

Firefly Lane Author: Kristin Hannah Hardcover: 496 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Press Book Description From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the “coolest girl in the world” moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer’s end they’ve become TullyandKate. Inseparable. So begins Kristin Hannah’s magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-cha

Giveaway - Waiting to Surface

Waiting to Surface Author: Emily Listfield Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Atria Book Description It takes just one phone call to change your life... On a steamy August morning, Sarah Larkin drops her six-year-old daughter, Eliza, off at camp and heads to her office, where she works as an editor of a women's magazine. Sitting at her desk testing a $450 face cream, she is just rubbing it into her forearm when the phone rings. Detective Ronald Brook, speaking softly and deliberately, tells Sarah that her husband has vanished. A keening sound escapes from Sarah's throat as the detective lays out the few facts he knows. A noted sculptor, Todd Larkin went swimming at midnight off the coast of Florida and hasn't returned. He was staying with a woman. He was drinking. He left behind his keys, wallet, cell phone, and his return airline ticket. They also found two drawings and pieces of a sculpture. But there is no trace of him or his body. The coast guard has been

Kerry Maclean Giveaway

Pigs Over Colorado : It stars Kerry Lee MacLean's five children, Andrew, Sophie, Tessa, Gregory and Kelly, as the famous Colorado Sky-Piggies. It tells the real-life, mostly true stories of their adventures discovering Colorado over many years. About the Author Kerry Lee MacLean, author of Peaceful Piggy Meditatin and The Family Meditation Book, is the two-time award-winning and best-selling author of the Pigs Over Colorado series. She lives in Boulder with her trickster husband, Hector Hector MacLean III, and her stinky dog, Osa. Mile High Mamas have a fun Q&A with author Kerry MacLean . They're also giving away two of her books, the perfect gift for any Colorado kid (or those who want to know about Colorado). To enter to win Kerry Lee Maclean’s books Pigs Over Colorado and Pigs Ski Over Colorado , simply email giveaways@milehighmamas.com . Please include “Here, Piggy Piggy” in the subject line along with your mailing address. The contest deadline is February 26th at m

Weekend Edition of Contests and Giveaways

Here are Book Giveaways galore for this weekend. Have fun entering and Good luck! And if you're a lucky winner, do come back and tell me all about it. I'll post it here. Also, if you enjoy this blog, then please PLEASE leave a comment even it's just to say 'Hi' . OR send me an Amazon GC, whichever works ;-) As always, feel free to use the Contact Form Or Email me at abookblogger at gmail dot com with your contest / giveaway details. I'll be back on Monday with more giveaways and contests. See you then! Now, without futher ado ... Squirrel's Treehouse - Three chances to win Only Uni by Camy Tang. Just leave a comment. Deadline is 11:59 PM CST March 15, 2008. Cynsations - Enter to win an advance reader copy of Brothers, Boyfriends & Other Criminal Minds by April Lurie (Delacorte, 2007). Alison Kent - Post a comment here if you’d like to be entered to win a copy of BEYOND HIS CONTROL from Stephanie Tyler. Winner will be drawn, Sunday night, Febru