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CHRISTMAS IN JULY GIVEAWAY HOP



Happy Saturday Everyone! I couldn't resist participating in the Christmas in July Giveaway Hop sponsored by Bookhounds because the official start date of the hop is my birthday. What a perfect way to celebrate my birthday--give away a fantastic book or gift card to purchase a book. I'll be having a fun birthday too. My daughter, her boyfriend, my boyfriend, and my mom are all going out to dinner with me to celebrate. It will be a big family party, something I haven't had in a long time.

Anyway 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 books that I hope you're looking forward to reading. This first batch is from the last giveaway hop I participated in. 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.


 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sorry, but I couldn't resist adding some new books that I heard of. 

 
 

 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 July 30th 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 years old or older to enter. The book giveaway is international as long as Book Depository ships to you for free.

Here's what's coming up (FYI I'm on my summer schedule.):

Monday, July 23rd I have an interview with debut author K.A. Reynolds and a giveaway of her MG fantasy THE LAND OF YESTERDAY

Wednesday, August 1st I have an interview with debut author Annie Sullivan and a giveaway of her YA fantasy/fairytale retelling A TOUCH OF GOLD and my IWSG Post

Tuesday, August 14th I'm participating in the Lazy Days of Summer Giveaway Hop

Monday, August 20th, I have an interview with debut author Brigit Young and a giveaway of her MG contemporary mystery WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Hope to see you on  Monday, July 23rd!

And here are the other blogs participating in this blog hop:



110 comments:

nashvillecats2 said...

There are some excellent books here Natilie, The word Christmas conjured up cold weather.......it's so hot here I'm staying in. Hope the blog hop goes well.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Yvonne.

Elizabeth Varadan, Author said...

What a great selection of books. I'll pass on the giveaway, though, because I have way too many unread book on my shelf, and I'm trying to write my latest WIP as well. Happy Happy Birthday. It sounds like a great party coming up. Hope you have a wonderful time.

Maria Malaveci said...

I would love Legendary! Thanks so much for the chance. Also tweeted on Twitter! https://twitter.com/mmalavec/status/1018306980996440069

mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu

Stephen Tremp said...

Hi Natalie, these giveaways are always great. I miss being a part of them. Best wishes for a smashing success for all.

Calvin F. said...

Gift card would be super helpful right now.. pores [ /@) live[dot] com

Gaby Pendragon said...

I think I'd choose the gift card. Thanks for the opportunity :)
gaby_sama (at) hotmail (dot) com

KAS said...

I would choose *Plain Jane* unless I win a copy through another contest here on this blog or elsewhere in the interim; if that should happen, I would probably choose *Contagion*. There are so many great choices here; thanks for this opportunity! Cheers, Kara S PS If needed, shamy at post dot Harvard dot edu.

KAS said...

In addition to entering this contest by way of the above comment, I have tweeted about this post (username = @Shamstress) here: https://twitter.com/Shamstress/status/1018387709105197056

Thanks for your attention to this matter. -- Kara S

Leela said...

I'd love to win the GC.

Shelly Peterson said...

I follow via GFC under Shelly Peterson. I would love the gift card.
cshell090869 at aol dot com

Shelly Peterson said...

shared giveaway https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/1018410109569937409
cshell090869 at aol dot com

Susanti said...

there are so many good books, but I think I have to choose the gc for my tbr list😁😁
thanks for the chance ! xx

Mary Preston said...

FAWKES looks amazing.

marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

clc408 said...

Following on GFC (clc408) I would like the Amazon GC to pick out a book later.

clc408 said...

Shared on twitter https://twitter.com/clc408/status/1018454086553829376

MorganeG. said...

I've been dying to get My Plain Jane! i follow by email

Danielle H. said...

I would choose Legendary. Thank you for your generous chance to win a new book! I shared on tumblr: http://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/175913034937/christmas-in-july-giveaway-hop

Mysharona said...

I'd like the gift card

Tóth Viktória said...

Thanks for the chance. I wouldlove a copy of Sweet black waves.

viktoria(dot)toth(at)citromail(dot)hu

Kirsten N said...

I would pick My Plain Jane, I follow on bloglovin fancynoodle(at)yahoo(dot)ca

abfantom said...

I follow via GFC: Ann Fantom

If I won, I would like the Amazon gift card.

abfantom at yahoo dot com

nancywestbooks said...
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nancywestbooks said...

Would love to win a copy of "Mad Wolf's Daughter," "Heart of Thorns," or "Fawkes." Honestly, all of the books look great!
Thanks!
nwest118@gmail.com

Megan said...

I'd lover Bright We Burn I think.
I'm Megan S. on GFC and my email is megan(dot)clarsach(at)gmail(dot)com :)
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/WordsThatStay1/status/1018514227802320896

nikkirae said...

I'd love to win the gift card but the books look awesome!

Patricia said...

I follow you on twitter. I'd love to win the card!
Pqcolletti@gmail

Patricia said...

Shared on twitter:
https://twitter.com/patricia121417/status/1018531450554081280?s=19

Pqcolletti@gmail

Anonymous said...

I follow on GFC: Jayne Townsley

I would like to win the $10 Amazon Gift Card

jayneewins111(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Twitter share: https://twitter.com/jayneewins111/status/1018558047331995649

Cali W. said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I would choose the giftcard. :)
GFC: Cali W.
caliwillette(at)gmail(dot)com
tweet: https://twitter.com/Cali_for_ya/status/1018559728413052928

Jan Lee said...

I would like the giftcard please. Thank you :)

Emmah said...

Happy Birthday!!!

I'd pick War Storm 😊

I follow you through https://bloglovin.com/@emmahdoucette

likewhoaa_emmymonster@hotmail.com

peggkatt said...

Merry Christmas! I follow by email and I'd love Fat Girl on a Plane.
peggkatt@gmail.com

Edye Nicole said...

I'd like the gift card!

mia2009(at)comcast(dot)net

Sara said...

Oh there are so many books I want to read. My Plain Jane and Fat Girl On A Plane our the top two.

tracikenworth said...

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

Taffy said...

Fawkes sounds good!

Caroline said...

I'd love either My Plain Jane or And I Darken (the first in the series that Bright We Burn is in)
Tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/sunshinebooks17/status/1018695482959368192

Kia89 said...

I think I'd choose the gift card.
austma7@aol.com

Leah said...

I would love the gc if I win! :)

GFC follower: Leah

Fae said...

i follow on GFC. i'd love the amazon please. thanks for the giveaway!

Jemi Fraser said...

Happy Birthday!
So many great books in that list!! :)

Unknown said...

I'd love a chance to win

Christine Rains said...

Happy birthday! :) Lots of great books there. Have a terrific week.

Angie Quantrell said...

Happy birthday! Hope your dinner was lots of fun! :) I'd love to read A Hint of Hydra. This author just moved (sort of) close to us. She was able to come to our critique group once, hopefully more. Thanks! Angelecolline at yahoo dot com

binabug said...

OHHHH SEA WITCH...but then again prob the gift code as I just ended up ordering books last night (I said I wouldnt but its the last book in the series, so thats ok, right? )YEAH prob the gift code

Linda H. said...

I follow this blog. I also follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this post/giveaway. You have a bunch of good books listed here and it was hard to narrow it down to just one, but Where the Watermelons Grow would be my pick.

And...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope you enjoy your day.

Anna Memphis said...

I'd love to win the gift card. I subbed via email (annauponavon at gmail)

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win The Bird and the Blade!

Antoinette M said...

I would like to win the gift card. Thanks.

Marcia Monteiro said...

So many great books! I'm not sure which one I'd pick if I won but I like the sound of My Plain Jane and A Touch of Gold. :)

I follow you on Bloglovin': https://www.bloglovin.com/@marciamonteiro

Also tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/_Marcia_94_/status/1019284727650570241
Email: prateado30 at hotmail dot com

Lisa said...

I would love the gift card! motioncitycutie(at)aol(dot)com

tiago rosado said...

I would love the gift card!
tiagodagnal@portugalmail.pt

https://twitter.com/Barendius/status/1019380243549904897

Hide C. said...

I would choose the gift card as the shipping to Canada via the Book Depository can be high :).

Hide C. said...

https://twitter.com/hmrcarlson/status/1019460863823147008

Hide C. said...

https://www.facebook.com/heidi.carlsonreid/posts/10156901061892502

Sherry Ellis said...

Happy Birthday! Hope you had a terrific day.

Those are all good-looking books. The Door to the Lost looks intriguing. I'd try for that one.

Loni Townsend said...

Whooboy! So many shiny covers! A Hint of Hydra looks like it might be one I could do with my kids.

Happy Birthday!

Valentina B-v said...

I would like to win “Sea Witch” by Sarah Henning.
GFC: Valentina Belea
Shared: https://twitter.com/ValentinaByVy/status/1019888886846246914
E-mail: bv_byby27@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance!

lildevilgirl22 said...

I want to win a gift card and I follow via gfc angelica dimeo

Anonymous said...

I am a new email subscriber and I think I would request a gift card however I think my daughter would love Front Desk by Kelly Yang.

Rajeeva Jayaratne said...

I follow via email.
I prefer the GC.

Evie said...

I would like to win A Reaper at the Gates.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway!
GFC follower: Evie
eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br

Heidi Reads... said...

I'd love to win the gift card!

colorvibrant at gmail dot com

Heidi Reads... said...

Also shared on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/colorvibrant/status/1020492811005669377

Unknown said...

Great contest! Anything Christmas is always a winner in my books. I would love to win Legendary by Stephanie Garber. Thanks again.

SavingsInSeconds said...

So many great choices! I'd choose the gift card. :)
dedezoomsalot @ yahoo . com

jmcgaugh said...

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

Jeanna Massman said...

I follow on Bloglovin. I would prefer the gift card. Thanks.
jeanna_massman(at)hotmail.com

Reader246 said...

I follow by email. I would like to win Sea Witch.

Fear Street said...

I would love to win the Amazon GC! Following via GFC (Amber Terry) and shared this contest on Facebook (Amber Terry).

Thanks for the chance!!

-Amber Terry-
starry_night1987(at)yahoo(dot)com

Robin Blankenship said...

Follow via GFC as Robin Blankenship
robinblankenship at gmail dot com
Would love a gift card. Thanks for the chance

Linda H said...

I would like The Cardboard Kingdom.

Judy said...

I would like Sweet Black Waves and I follow through GFC:judy!

Jana Leah B said...

I would like the gift card, please. Thanks for the chance! Following via GFC user Jana Leah B.
turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com

Leela said...

A hint of hydra.

susansmoaks said...

thanks for the chance to win, i am a follower. i would love the gift card.

Onyinye Elochukwu said...

I’ll really love the card.

Ashfa said...

I'd love StormCaster by Cinda Williams Chima!
Following via email

blackcapballistics at gmail dot com

ArtemisG said...

I would love Legendary, thank you for the opportunity!!!
Shared on twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/artdem83/status/1022927436181372928


artgiote at gmail dot com

Michelle said...

I would love the giftcard!

Michelle said...

Shared on twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/1023026090275688448

Hide C. said...

I think that I would choose the gift card as I am not sure which of several books that I might choose :).

Mona said...
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Mona said...

I would choose Fat Girl on a Plane.
BlogLovin(MonaG)
Thanks🙂
monagargATyahooDOTcom

Hide C. said...

Twitter share - https://twitter.com/hmrcarlson/status/1023183642657472514.

Hide C. said...

https://www.facebook.com/heidi.carlsonreid/posts/10156938137497502

clynsg said...

I follow via GFC (Carol G (clynsg)), and would prefer the gift card please.

Unknown said...

I'd pick the Amazon GC.
Follow - GFC: BookAttict
Shared- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookAttict/status/1023632050581110785
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth(at)bookattict(dot)com

Rachel B said...

Lots of good books I would choose Touch of gold

cher612 said...

I'd like to win the giftcard!

Yipperbear said...

email Gift please. Good luck.

Natasha Areena said...

Hello! I would love to win giftcard, thank you !
I also shared on twitter https://twitter.com/bookishthe96/status/1023859388887355392

Unknown said...

I would choose the gift card at this time.

Breanne said...

I'd love to win the gift card please!

Kathy P said...

I would love to win the Gift Card
GFC kathy pease

Julie Waldron said...

I'd like the gift card.

Francine Anchondo said...

I would love the giftcard.
GFC- Francine Anchondo

Tara W said...

GFC follower: Tara W
I would choose the gift card.
mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

AEKZ2 said...

I think that I'd choose the gift card. annettekz2 AT yahoo DOT com

dvice12 said...

I follow. I'd like the gift card. dvice12 at gmail

Alecia Gibson said...

I follow on Twitter - @ally47 - and I would choose the Amazon gift card.

luckybutterfly47 (at) gmail (dot) com

Buddy Garrett said...

I would like the gift card. Thanks.

Stacey Smith said...

I follow via bloglovin https://www.bloglovin.com/@staceyasmith
and I would love the gift card
sasluvbooks5 at gmail dot com

susan1215 said...

I would like the GC Follow on Bloglovin Susan Smith

s2s2 at cox dot net

Mayor Sonni said...

I follow via GFC. I'd like to win the GC.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/Readeropolis/status/1024127709729968129

Jerry Marquardt said...

I would take the gift card if I am lucky.
versatileer(at)gmail(dot)com

Jerry Marquardt said...

I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/1024133827256565762
versatileer(at)gmail(dot)com

Trisha McKee said...

Following on gfc as trisha mckee. I'd love the gift card. tridingermckee at gmail dot com

slehan said...

Follow goodreads: Sarah L
I'll take the GC please.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com