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BEACH READS GIVEAWAY HOP



Happy Friday Everyone I’m thrilled to be part of the Beach Reads Giveaway Hop sponsored by Stuck In Books.

Before I get to the books I've selected, I want to ask for your advice. I'm getting ready to plan the start of my 2018 debut author interview and guest post schedule. I do them all with book giveaways and for any writers, also do some agent/author guest posts with query critique giveaways. What genres would you be interested in seeing and entering the giveaway contests for? I have been doing some MG of all genres, and YA in mostly dystopian, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy. Do you like contemporary, romance, or historical fiction? Also, would you like to see different genres added to my giveaway hops? Thanks to any of you who take the time to respond.

I hope you find a book you like for yourself, a family member, or a friend in the choices offered. Don’t see a book you like? You can win a $10.00 Amazon Gift Card instead. I hope you'll all enter to win a book or gift card for yourself or as a gift for someone.

So here are your choices. So many good books. I'm especially excited for Megan Whalen Turner's new book. I just reserved it at the library. Any other fans of hers out there? If you want an earlier book in any of these series, you can pick that instead. You can find descriptions of these books on Goodreads.

 


 


 


 


 





 

If you haven't found a book you want, you can win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.



To enter, all you need to do is be a follower anyway you want and leave a comment through June 15th telling me the book you want to win or if you want to win the Gift Card instead. If your e-mail is not on your Google Profile, you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest.

If you mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry. You must be 13 or older to enter. International entries are welcome as long as The Book Depository ships to you for free.

Here's what's coming up:

Wednesday, June 7th I've got an interview with debut author Leah Henderson and giveaway of her MG contemporary ONE SHADOW on the WALL and my IWSG post

Monday, June 12th I've got an agent spotlight interview with Bibi Lewis and a query critique giveaway

Monday, June 19th I have a guest post with debut author Kayla Olson and possibly her agent with a giveaway of her YA science fiction THE SANDCASTLE EMPIRE

Wednesday, June 21st I have an agent spotlight interview with Kelly Van Sant and a query critique giveaway--my last until the fall

Monday, June 26th I have a guest post with debut author Emily Bain Murphy and her agent Peter Knapp with a giveaway of Erin's YA fantasy THE DISAPPEARANCES and a query critique giveaway by Peter

Hope to see you on Wednesday!

And here's the other blogs participating in this blog hop:


101 comments:

Eileen said...

I would love a copy of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue!

Bookishqueen said...

I am not at all sure what I would like. Thick as Thieves does look good.

I follow on GFC.
lotsofbooks1(at)live(dot)com

Megan said...

Such an amazing giveaway! I follow on GFC as Megan S and I tweeted here: http://www.literaryrambles.com/2017/06/beach-reads-giveaway-hop.html
I would love Now I Rise :)

Brenda said...

I've been branching out into reading more YA, so maybe realistic fiction? Although, I do love all your MG picks. Have a lovely weekend Natalie.

Zaira Fernando said...

I like reading those MG books with some mystery in it and YA contemporary! And for this one, I would love to get The Impossible Vastness of Us by Samantha Young :) Thank you for the chance!!

smalfoys(at)gmail(dot)com

Sue @ Crushingcinders said...

I'd love to read Flame in the Mist or The Gentleman's Guide.
Thank you.
Shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crushingcinders/status/870852816960593920

Gaby Pendragon said...

I'd love to read Flame in the Mist, sounds fantastic!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
GFC follower.
gaby_sama (at) hotmail (dot) com

Mary Preston said...

Historical fiction is a great favorite.

Thank You!!

A GC would be great thanks.

marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Sydney said...

I would want to win Flame in the Mist or Thick as Thieves. Thanks for the chance!
xinyi1467 at gmail

Unknown said...

I'd love to win The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue :) thanks for this great giveaway!
shm1234@gmx.de

Jill said...

I'd love to read Sarah Dessen's new book! My vote is for more YA contemporary authors. Love this blog.

Maria Malaveci said...

I would want to read the Sand Castle Empire! I am following via email mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu

Maria Malaveci said...

https://twitter.com/mmalavec/status/870990947169054722

tweeted!

lindalou said...

I'd love to win the gift card! I enjoy just about anything romance and/or fantasy... so bring them on! I follow via email lindalou (at) cfl (dot) rr (dot) com And I have tweeted this giveaway (https://twitter.com/linda_lindalou/status/871009205112754176)

Carina Olsen said...

Eee, thank you for the chance sweetie. <3 I would love to win Flame in the Mist :D And aw, I prefer giveaways and such of fantasy books, hih ;p MG and YA fantasy is the best. <3

Danielle H. said...

I am trying to read more debut middle grade so I vote you keep featuring these books and authors please. Thanks for the giveaway today and I'd love to win a gift card. I shared on my tumblr: http://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/161390253877/beach-reads-giveaway-hop

Kathy Davis said...

Thanks for some great book ideas. I've already read, and loved Victoria Aveyard & Marissa Meyer's books. (Even though, Heartless is heartbreaking, and I hope she comes out with a follow-up book). I purchased the first books in some of the series above. I typically listen to audio books, so I would prefer the gift card. https://twitter.com/davisbk121/status/871027340310073344

Dale Wilken said...

Gift card please thank you.
dalebadwolf(at)aol(dot)com

Rosi said...

Historical Fiction is always at the top of my list. You must really like Now I Rise. You have it on your list twice. 8-) I think Once and for All would make a perfect summer read for me. Thanks for the opportunity.

Carol L. said...

I 'd like to see historical romance and/ or historical fiction.
I'd like to enter for the gift card. Thank you.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

Rita Wray said...

I like contemporary and historical romance.

Gift Card Please
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

Kaizen Fashion Project said...

I would love to win the giftcard, pretty please of course, thanks for the FANTASTIC giveaway hop!

Heather
heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

Cynthia Harmony said...

Would love an Amazon gift card for a picture book!
Ctmoguel@gmail.com

Judy said...

https://www.bloglovin.com/@judycox9
tweeted: ladymagnolia99

All of these books are great, but I think I would pick Heartless by Marissa Meyer.

Judy Cox
magnolias_1(at)msn(dot)com

Cali W. said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I would choose the amazon gift card.
GFC follower: Cali W.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/Cali_for_ya/status/871073943536271360

Unknown said...

I'm a MG reader at heart so those are my favorite giveaways. I'd love the gift card and mentioned the contest on Twitter. monicachess26@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I'd love a giftcard because I'm terrible at picking just 1 book, lol. I follow on Bloglovin as thebrokebookbank. broke(dot)book(dot)bank(at)gmail(dot)com

Haley said...

I'd love Cindy Pon's Want! I've been eyeing it for a while...

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win OUR DARK DUET.

BranwenOShea said...

First, regarding your question, I love the mix of books you have now. I also enjoy both MG and YA. Thank you for all you offer to this great community.

I would love a copy of Legacy of Kings, Book 1 from the same series as Reign of Serpents.
Branwenoshea@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I'd love to get Flame in the Mist ! Thanks for this giveaway !
(email : pikapikachus(at)hotmail(dot)fr)

Christy Maurer said...

I'd love Once and For All. I follow on GFC. https://twitter.com/Christy41970/status/871150308797411328

ineedadietcoke at aol dot com

Donna N. said...

I follow on GFC- Donna N. and would love the GC

jovination2010(at)gmail(dot)com

Darcus said...

I follow via GFC as Darcus
I would like to win the gift card. :)

michie2003 said...

Gift card please

Jaime Lester said...

I think I would like Our Dark Duet! I am a follower of GFC as Jaime Lynn (jaimel.lester529 (at) yahoo (dot) com

https://twitter.com/JaimeLLester/status/871195982112993281

Jaime Lester said...

Sorry... my email is jaimel.lester529 (at) gmail (dot) com

Leah said...

Already a GFC follower! I would love the GC if I won! :)

leahgonz46 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Dividing Eden looks amazing and that cover is beautiful

tiago rosado said...

Gift card please thank you.


Already a GFC follower!
https://twitter.com/Barendius/status/871335991914770432

Stephanie Faris said...

I prefer contemporary, but I'm looking forward to seeing whatever you come up with!

Unknown said...

i would love lord of shadows. thanks for the chance
i follow by email.

Janhvi said...

I'd love a gift card. Thank you!

GFC- Janhvi Jagtap
email- justjanhvi at gmail dot com

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Fay Tannerr said...

I would like the gift card!
Thanks for the opportunity!

I followed via email and shared this post via Twitter and Facebook.

Tori said...

Lord of shadows
Torihoffert(at)gmail(dot)com

Heidi Reads... said...

I'd love the gift card so I could pick an e-book off my wishlist! Thanks for the great giveaway!

colorvibrant at gmail dot com

Carl Scott said...

I always think it's safer to ask for the gift card. Thanks very much for the chance to win.
I follow by email: crs(at)codedivasites(dot)com
+1 - I tweeted a link: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/871486241019002881

Richard Brandt said...

The Sandcastle Empire is such an intriguing title and seems almost the definition of a perfect beach read!

Natasha said...

I would choose Once and For All.
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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SavingsInSeconds said...

I am not sure what I'd choose! Maybe "Now I Rise" -- but might be the gift card.
Dianna

Angela said...

I like many genres, Fantasy and paranormal romance are on the top of my list. But I do enjoy historical reads as well :D

As for which book I would choose, it would probably be Flame in the Mist :)

mshatch said...

I like almost every genre though scifi and fantasy are my faves. And history. And paranormal...
:)

Bish Denham said...

I like good historical novels either for adults or kids. I'm also really into middle grade stories of any genre.

Sign me up for the gift card, please. :)

Rachna Chhabria said...
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Rachna Chhabria said...

Hi Natalie, this is a lovely collection of books. Please sign me up for the gift card.

cleemckenzie said...

You have quite a lineup ahead. I'm always up for a gift card, so I can "invest" in more books. :-)

bookbunny68 said...

GFC follower. I would love to get Refuge for Masterminds by Baldwin. It is a great series. Historical YA with a twist.

Unknown said...

Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare please!!!
following: https://www.bloglovin.com/@charleealexisalsup
Email: Charlee.alsup@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare please!!!
following: https://www.bloglovin.com/@charleealexisalsup
Email: Charlee.alsup@yahoo.com

Karen Lange said...

Gearing up for 2018, already - I'm impressed! I'm doing well to keep my head above water here. :) I need to get with the program and follow your example! I love historical fiction, but I do enjoy your your assortment of guests and posts.

Would love to be entered in the giveaway for the Amazon gift card. Appreciate you offering it. Will tweet the post when I finish commenting. Have a great week!

Unknown said...

Gift card please I'm following on Bloglovin rc12d@yahoo.com

Sheena-kay Graham said...

Want by Cindy Pon is the book I'd choose. You pretty much cover all the categories I love with your schedule. But might I suggest a peek at cozy mysteries? I know that genre is under-supported and kind of niche in some circles.

Taffy said...

I LOVE Megan Whalen Turner's books!! I can't wait to read thieves! But I already bought it. I think I'd like the gc...
Thanks for doing this giveaway!

Rajeeva Jayaratne said...

following via email. ( rajeevajayaratne@gmail.com )
i prefer the Amazon GC.

Suzanne Warr said...

I'm not a huge fan of dystopian, so could cheerfully see any of the other genres replace it or join the line up. :)

As for the giveaway...these look like lovely books, but I'd prefer the gift card.

Edye Nicole said...

I would love the gift card!

I follow you on GFC: Edye Nicole



mia2009(at)comcast(dot)net

ZaraAlexis said...

It is about that time to hit the beach and really, I never do that without a book.

I follow you by subscribing to your blog by email: zgarcia.alvarez@gmail.com

And if I'm lucky enough to win, I would love a copy of LORD OF SHADOWS by Cassandra Clare for my collection.

I also shared your post on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZaraAlexis/status/872307528616607745

Good luck to all! Thanks for the giveaway.

Zara

Bube said...

I like all - contemorary,romance and historical fiction :)
Following via GFC:Bube P.
I would love to read The Impossible Vastness by Samantha Young or Midnight Jewel by Richelle Mead.
Thanks for the chance to win :)

Bube said...

Bonus Entry:
Shared on Twitter: http://tiny.cc/gncoly

Bube said...

Bonus Entry:
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Jen Barnard said...

I'd pick the gift card and I follow you on gfc as Jen Barnard.
jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

Anonymous said...

I'd probably pick the giftcard. I'd want a cute YA Contemporary and I've already preorderd Once and For All or I would have picked it.
Thanks for the chance!

jpetroroy said...

How generous. I'd love the giftcard. :)

Iriel said...

I'm still not sure what I want! So many choices!

irielilla(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I would love A Crown's Fate or Flame in the Mist... I can't choose! lol Following on twiiter and tweeted the contest! Thanks <3

Kathy Temean said...

Hi!
I would like Flame in the Mist. In answer to your question, I like contemporary, romance, and historical in addition to the other genres.

I blogged, Twittered, and Facbooked it.

Maureen said...

I follow on GFC - Maureen C
tweet:https://twitter.com/MaureenCE/status/873200579966849027I would pick The Impossible Vastness of Us by Samantha Young
mce1011 AT aol DOT com

Darby Elizabeth said...

I would love a gift card!

AimeeKay said...

I follow via gfc.- aimee

i would prefer the gift card, thanks for the giveaway!

aimeelavalle(@)gmail(dot)com

Shannon O. said...

I'd want the gift card. Thanks for the chance. blueskid29@yahoo.com

Lisa said...

I would love the gift card. cctdmt2@gmail.com

Alisha S. said...

I would probably pick Lord of Shadows!
following Gfc as Alisha S.
sienkiel1821 at yahoo dot com

Michelle@Book Briefs said...

I would love the Crowns fate or kings cage!

Thank you so much. Following pretty much all the ways as Book Briefs (Michelle Book Briefs)

michelle.bookbriefs AT gmail DOT com

♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ said...

I follow you on Twitter as @Cezovski9
I would like the gift card, please.
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♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ said...

I shared on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MsCarolsueA/posts/1402525189804638
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susan1215 said...

I would like the GC I follow you on Bloglovin

s2s2 at cox dot net

jmcgaugh said...

I follow on GFC. I'd love to win the gift card. jmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edu

Unknown said...

I'd choose the GC.

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth(at)bookattict(dot)com
GFC: BookAttict

Jeanna Massman said...

Followed via Email. I would prefer the gift card. Thanks.

Jeanna Massman said...

My email jeanna_massman@hotmail.com

Ada said...

I would love to win the gift card. Cheers!

I follow via GFC (Miss Spell)
ahui89 at hotmail dot com

Anita H. said...

What a great giveaway. I'd like to choose the gift card if I won.

Bloglovin - @tweetEBird

thebigbluewall77 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Fae said...

i follow on GFC. i'd love the amazon please. thanks for the giveaway! my email is in my blogger profile.

Unknown said...

I'd like to win Flame in the Mist. Shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dreamstogo1/status/875439953454350337
dreamstogo@hotmail.com

Elizabeth Brooks said...

Giftcard please

caseykelp said...

I would like to win a copy of Heartless.
I follow on GFC sweeps_101(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jerry Marquardt said...

I subscribe to the email newsletter: versatileer(at)gmail(dot)com

tomassamanter said...

Nice