Happy Tuesday Everyone! I hope you all are safe and healthy and holding up okay during these challenging times. I'm doing pretty good. It's hard living alone through this but I see my boyfriend a few nights a week and walk with a friend at a local park a few days a week. Not being completely isolated really helps. I haven't seen my mom in over a month, but no one at the independent living facility where she lives has gotten sick. We talk every day.
I'm lucky because I'm a contract writer and already work at home, so I'm still working part-time. I'm reading a lot more, which is great, and trying out some new authors. I'm getting a lot of my books through the Libby library app. I just read my first book by Harlan Coban, which I really enjoyed, and am now reading BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY by Ruta Sepetys. I read almost half of it in one day. I didn't realize how much I like historical fiction.
How are you are surviving the Coronavirus?
Today I'm excited to participate in the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop hosted by BookHounds. I've got a combination of newly released MG and YA books that I hope you're looking forward to reading.
Remember, 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. Here are your choices:
If you mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry. I will also give you an extra entry if you follow me on Twitter and let me know this. You must be 13 years old or older to enter. This giveaway is International as long as the Book Depository ships there for free.
Here's what's coming up. FYI you can help these authors with their releases of their books by stopping by and entering the contest for a free copy:
Monday, April 20th I have a guest post with debut author Lorial Ryon and her agent Kristy Hunter and a giveaway of Lorial's MG magical realism INTO THE TALL, TALL GRASS and a query critique by Kristy
Monday, April 27th I have an agent spotlight interview with Lindsay Davis and a query critique giveaway
Wednesday, May 6th,I have an interview with Erin Bowman and a giveaway of her MG THE GIRL AND THE WITCH'S GARDEN and my IWSG post
Monday, May 18th I have an interview with Swati Teerdhala and a giveaway of THE ARCHER AT DAWN
Wednesday, May 20th, I have an agent spot light interview with Erin Clyburn and a query critique giveaway
Wednesday, June 3rd I have a guest post by debut author Chelsea Ichaso and her agent Kristy Hunter and a giveaway of Chelsea's YA psychological thriller LITTLE CREEPY THINGS and a query critique by Kristy
Hope to see you on Monday!
And here are all the other blogs participating in this blog hop:
The gift card.
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I know several of those authors!
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Glad no one is sick so far at your mom's home. That must be such a relief for you. I have never read Harlan Coban's books, so it was nice to learn you liked his work. I'll skip the give-away. I have way too many unread books. In fact, I'm using this time to make my way through my unread stack. Stay safe and well.
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Thank you so much for the amazing giveaway - I'd love The Empire of Dreams :)
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I would love the Amazon gift card.
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I follow by email and would love to have the gift card.
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Stand Up, Yumi Chang sounds like a great read!
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I would love a copy of The Sound of Stars, it's one I'm excited to read!
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ReplyDeleteAlso feeling lucky to work at home. And I've been reading about Cecilia Payne, so of course would love to read What Stars Are Made Of. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love the gift card as I am really wanting to get Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin <3 Thank you so much for the giveaway. Shared giveaway on my blog's facebook (Books A-Brewin'). My email is BooksABrewin@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie~ hope you're doing well! I'd love to get my eyes/heart on any of these, but the ones that most catch my eye are: CHIRP, STAND UP YUMI CHUNG! and WHAT STARS ARE MADE OF. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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Good to know that all is well ;-)
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How very generous. Thanks so much. :-)
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I've found that it's always better for me to opt for the gift card. Thanks for the chance to win! crs(at)codedivasites(dot)com
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Chirp by Kate Messner
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I would get a graphic novel for my daughter. It's been tough with the library closed.
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You always have such tempting giveaways! I will pass since I recently one a query critique, but that is a nice bunch of books. Stay well.
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A belated Happy Easter! That's quite the line-up this time. The Sounds of Stars is catching my eye this time.
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i have such a big book queue rigth now, a gift card would be awesome. of course i follow!
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I would be thrilled to win EMPIRE OF DREAMS!
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ReplyDeleteAs always, Natalie, thank you for this opportunity to win a good read. May I have the Amazon gift card, if I'm selected? All best to you, my dear. Stay safe and happy reading.
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