Happy Thursday Everyone! Today I'm excited to be participating in the Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop hosted by Bookhounds. There's a lot of new books that have recently released or will be published later this summer, and I'm excited to share them with you.
You Help Me Help a Friend Who Has Suffered a Tragic Loss? It's Easy!
But before I get to the book selections, I need you to ask you to help me help an author friend who just suffered a tragic loss. Some of you may have seen this post in my last giveaway hop post, but I wanted to post it one more time. Lee McKenzie has been a good friend of mine for years who I met through my blog. Her newest MG fantasy, SOME VERY MESSY MEDIEVAL MAGIC, released on May 15, 2018. Two days later, Lee suffered the tragic loss of her husband due to a sudden heart attack. I also suffered the sudden loss of my own husband a little over four years ago and know firsthand how heartbreaking this loss is.
While we cannot take away Lee's grief, we could show her kindness and friendship by helping her promote her book. I know you all are book lovers and many have your own blogs. I'm hoping that you can do all or some of these easy things to help Lee:
- Buy Lee's book. An e-book is only $3.99. I just did that.
- Post about Lee's book on your blog and other social media sites. Ask your friends to help do by shouting out about her book and buying it
Here's a blurb about what the book is about:
Pete’s stuck in medieval England! Pete and his friend Weasel thought they’d closed the Timelock.
But a young page from medieval times, Peter of Bramwell, goes missing. His absence during a critical moment will forever alter history unless he’s found. There’s only one solution—fledgling wizard Pete must take the page’s place. He travels to 1173 England accompanied by Weasel and Fanon, Pete’s alligator familiar. But what if the page remains lost? Will Pete know what to do when the critical moment arrives? Toss in a grumpy Fanon, the dukes’s curious niece, a talking horse, and the Circle of Stones, and Pete quickly realizes he’s in over his young wizard head yet again.
But a young page from medieval times, Peter of Bramwell, goes missing. His absence during a critical moment will forever alter history unless he’s found. There’s only one solution—fledgling wizard Pete must take the page’s place. He travels to 1173 England accompanied by Weasel and Fanon, Pete’s alligator familiar. But what if the page remains lost? Will Pete know what to do when the critical moment arrives? Toss in a grumpy Fanon, the dukes’s curious niece, a talking horse, and the Circle of Stones, and Pete quickly realizes he’s in over his young wizard head yet again.
And some links:
Thanks to any of you who can help out. Now onto the books for this giveaway!
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. I've got a combination of MG and YA and one adult anthology that I'm looking forward to reading. If you want an earlier book in any of these series, you can pick that instead as long as it doesn't cost more than the book here. 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.
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:
Monday, June 25th I have a guest post by MG author Diane Magras and her agent Adriann Ranta Zurhellen with a query critique giveaway by Adriann and a book giveaway of THE MAD WOLF'S DAUGHTER by Diane
Wednesday, June 27th I have an agent spotlight interview and query critique giveaway with Colleen Oefelein
Friday, June 29th I'm participating in the I Couldn't Put It Down Giveaway Hop
Tuesday, July 3rd I have an interview with debut author Cindy Baldwin and a giveaway of her MG WHERE THE WATERMELONS GROW and my IWSG post
Monday, July 9th I have an interview with debut author Bree Barton and a giveaway of her YA HEART OF THORNS
Hope to see you on Monday!
And here are all of the other blogs participating in this blog hop:
So many good books. So little time to read. They all sound good. I have three books I've ordered on the way. Yay. Can't believe I'm the first to post here today. Must be sleepy weather. Have a great day. I'm off soon for my book signing. Hope someone buys a book. :)
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your friend's loss. Losing a loved one, especially a spouse, is tough. My condolences.
I am so sorry for your friend’s loss. I can’t imagine the pain she must be feeling but I wish her all the best and hope that she’ll get through this.
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I would like the gift card instead.
ReplyDeleteI would love the gc if I won! :)
ReplyDeleteLots of good books there, suffering a loss is terrible, 20 years ago in July I lost my dear mother.Three days later was told my husband had a terminal brain tumour.....he passed away 2 months later. At the time I was inconsolable but with help did try to make a new life, hence the poetry.
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The GC would be wonderful thank you.
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I would love a copy of Sweet black waves. Thanks for the chance.
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Thanks for your generosity in participating in this giveaway! While both *My Plain Jane* and *See All the Stars* are very high on my to-read list, I think it would be best to elect the Amazon gift card if chosen as a winner (that way there are no issues if I acquire either of these titles in the meantime through another contest or a personal purchase :-).
ReplyDeleteI follow on GFC as well as bloglovin, and if you want to award me this gem of a new release, try shamy at post dot Harvard dot edu if no other method jumps out at you. Many thanks, Kara S
I would love to get My Plain Jane, I've been excitedly waiting for it since I've read My Lady Jane!
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I'm listening to Inferno right now! AND a bunch of your other recommendations look great but I'd elect the gift card. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI follow by email lindalou (at) cfl (dot) rr (dot) com AND via GFC AND via Bloglovin'
I shared this giveaway via twitter: https://twitter.com/linda_lindalou/status/1007602958811455488
Summer fun is here! I'd love to read Fat Girl on a Plane. Thanks! Angelecolline at yahoo dot com.
ReplyDeleteI've got two books on the go...I love some good YA sci fi... there are a few books on your list that I drool over, binabug at gmail, thanks
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance. Id love to win the giftcard.
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ReplyDeleteFirst, I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Lee's husband's death :-( I am off to buy her new book for my son as soon as I leave here. I can't even imagine ... I've lost far too many people in my life, but truly can't imagine losing my husband so suddenly.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I would LOVE to have THE BIRD AND THE BLADE if I win!! I am just about bursting for that book!
Finally, I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/hmbryan/status/1007647846974349313?s=19. THANK YOU!
hmbryan at alumni.duke.edu
want to win the Gift Card instead.
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https://twitter.com/Barendius/status/1007661516936630273
Would love the gift card
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sherry @ fundinmental
gfc: smurfette/lisa brown
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I would choose Inferno as I've read all of the first 4 bookhttp://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/174921345757/splash-into-summer-giveaway-hops so far. Thank you for the chance! I shared on tumblr:
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I'd like to win the gift card please. I follow thru GFC Jan Lee. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteAce of Shades please. I follow via email!! joanndownieATyahooDOTcom
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway; I like the gift card. :)
ReplyDeleteGFC: Cali W.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/Cali_for_ya/status/1007753552368791552
caliwillette(at)gmail(dot)com
i wuld love to win the gift card so i could gift it to my daughter!
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin with name amanda rauch. I would love to win to share with my son. He loves reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I think for now, I'd go with the gift card. :)
ReplyDeleteGFC: Gaby Pendragon
Bloglovin: Gaby Navarro
gaby_sama (at) hotmail (dot) com
I would probably choose the gift card as I live outside the US. I shared on Twitter - @hmrcarlson Email- Hmrcarlson@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou always have such tempting giveaways, but I will pass since I recently won from you. Thanks for keeping the message about Lee's book going. I will be reviewing it soon.
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I would love the gift card! I follow on GFC as Natalie Yarbrough. yarbr012 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/1008026897714999296
ReplyDeleteI would love the giftcard! Thanks so much for the chance! mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu
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ReplyDeleteI am interested in several of these books, but I would choose the gift card, probably.
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I would love Sweet Black Waves.
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natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
I'd take the gift card
ReplyDeleteI follow via GFC: Ann Fantom.
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abfantom at yahoo dot com
I'd love the gift card!
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Following on GFC (clc408) I would like the Amazon GC
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the awesome giveaway. I follow as Megan S.
ReplyDeleteI'd love Heart of Thorns and I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/WordsThatStay1/status/1008826512345391104
megan(dot)clarsach(at)gmail(dot)com
I would choose the gift card to save from Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteWow, great selection! I would love to win The Penderwicks at Last!
ReplyDeleteI would choose the gift card! Thanks for the chance! andysavi.mom@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI shared on twitter for an extra entry!
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thanks for the fun hop :) following by email laceyjanewaters@gmail.com I'd love to win the gift card
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I would love to win a copy of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas. My email is marymargaretdevine@gmail.com. Shared on Twitter as @MaryMargaret119. Thank you for this amazing giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYou've done two wonderful favors for me today. First, you've given my latest book another shout out; I'll never be able to repay you for all of the help you've given me at this time. Well, who knows. Maybe I'll come up with something. The second thing that I so appreciate is the book recommendations in this giveaway. I want all of them...not mine, but especially Fat Girl on a Plane. I'll probably be buying it anyway because I can't resist that title.
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ReplyDeleteWhoa, Natalie this is jam packed. I'll be back to finish reading later! Great to see Chrys Fey here! She's very helpful to writers.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read a copy of The Bird and the Blade. :)
ReplyDeleteJust got back from vacations and ready for a new book. Great recommendations here to add to my TBR. I'd love to win Onyx and Ivory (Rime Chronicles #1)
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Follow on Bloglovin Susan Smith
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I would like to win the gift card
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GFC follower: Evie
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Amal Unbound please -- thanks🙂
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I would like to win the Amazon GC.
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Legendary by Stephanie Garber!
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blackcapballistics at gmail dot com
Sweet Black Waves looks really good. But honestly, they all look good! So many darn choices!!
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Rebecca Orr
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I shared this giveaway on my FB page:
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Rebecca Orr
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I follow via gfc as Becca or sbshortie. I would love to win the gift card. Thanks! sbcashortie at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI shared your friend's book information on my FB page. It's been a tough year for many people, it seems. I know we've suffered numerous losses this year. Thank you for thinking of your friend and encouraging us to promote her book.
ReplyDeleteI follow you in many ways, including Blogger, Bloglovin', Twitter, and email (at least I'm pretty sure I follow via email, since I get news via email). My email address is michelle_willms at yahoo dot com. I'd love to have Heart of Thorns (and a few other of the wonderful choices you've provided!). Thank you for all you do for us.
I would love to win the Gift Card
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I'd like the Amazon Gift Card. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI would like the gift card, please. Thank you for the giveaway!
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I would like to win “A Court of Frost and Starlight” by Sarah J. Maas.
ReplyDeleteGFC: Valentina Belea
Shared: https://twitter.com/ValentinaByVy/status/1012065988895010817
E-mail: bv_byby27@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance!
i am a follower on gfc susansmoaks - thanks for the chance to win
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I follow on Bloglovin and GoogleGoogle as Sarah Oswald and if I won I would pick the gift card thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI want to read Some Very Messy Medieval Magic! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I shared on Twitter:
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I would like to win Onyx & Ivory!!
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I would enjoy the gift card if I win.
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I would love to win the giftcard :)
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