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August of Books Giveaway Hop


Happy Monday Everyone! Today I'm thrilled to be participating in the August of Books Giveaway Hop hosted by It Starts at Midnight and Lonna @ FLYLēF. This is my first time participating in this blog hop, and I'm excited. I love being part of blog hops like this. I have a lot of newly released MG and YA books for you to choose from. 

I want to welcome any new followers. If this is your first time here, I want to let you know a little about what I offer. I mostly blog once a week and feature an interview with debut MG and YA authors with an ARC or book giveaway. Some weeks these authors do a guest post with their literary agents and offer a query critique by their agent as well as a book or ARC giveaway.

I also spotlight literary agents who represent authors who write in children's publishing to make it easier for aspiring writers to know what agents looking for. I do agent spotlight interviews with a query critique giveaway most months. There is a database of over 175 agents on the left sidebar of my blog.

Now onto my giveaway. FYI, 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 haven't found a book you want, you can win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.



Giveaway Details

To enter, all you need to do is be a follower of this blog and leave a comment telling me what book you want or that you want the gift card through August 31st. If your e-mail is not on your Google Profile, you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address.

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.

Upcoming Interviews and Giveaways


Here's what's coming up:

Wednesday, August 6th I have an interview with debut author Sasha Laurens and a giveaway of her YA fantasy A Wicked Magic and my IWSG post

Monday, August 10th I have an interview with debut author Chris Negron and a giveaway of his MG contemporary Unmasked

Monday, August 17th I have an interview with debut author KayLynn Flanders and a giveaway of her YA fantasy Shielded

Monday,  August 24th I have an agent spotlight interview with Veronica Park and a query critique giveaway

Hope to see you on Wednesday!

Here are all the other blogs participating in this blog hop:



















92 comments:

LeonieT said...

I would love to win the gift card!

Rita Wray said...

Gift card please.

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Dinky said...

I would like to choose a gift card. I'm following you as d.ludrovcova@gmail.com :-)

Hope Mitchner said...

I would love to win the gift card.

Megan said...

Thank you so much for the giveaway Natalie! I'd love to win The Faithless Hawk :)
GFC: Megan S.
Email: megan(dot)clarsach(at)gmail(dot)com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/WordsThatStay1/status/1289596430491910144

Lisa said...

I would love the gift card!

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Kari Lorraine said...

These books look good, but I'd love the Amazon Gift Card.
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Brenda said...

Hi Natalie, hope you're having a nice weekend. Love the summery vibes of The Stepmom Shakeup cover and would love to read it.

Ann Fantom said...

If I won, I would like the gift card. Thank you.

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SexyBrat said...

I would prefer the gift card. :)

Angela (Angel's Book Nook) said...

I'd prefer the GC.
I follow via Bloglovin' & GFC.
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Anonymous said...

I'd prefer the gift card please

Natalie said...

I would love the gift card!

Amber said...

I would love to win the gift card please – thanks for the giveaway!

Jana Leah B said...

I'd like the Amazon gift card, please. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Shelly Peterson said...

Subscribe via email. I would love the gift card.
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Shelly Peterson said...

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Shelly Peterson said...

Follow via Twitter @cshell202
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bellagirl07 said...

I would like the gift card and thank you for the chance.
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tatertot374 said...

Thank you! gf tatertot374 I would like the gift card
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mshatch said...

Girl, Serpent, Thorn sounds very intriguing...

susan1215 said...

I would love the GC!

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Sherry said...

GFC follower and I would love the gift card.
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Mary Preston said...

A GC would be great thanks.

I subscribe.

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ken ohl said...

love to win this for my little niece

Shanah Salter said...

So many great titles! I would like ‘not another love song’ thank you :)

Danielle H. said...

Thank you for the chance! Vicious Spirits would be my choice. I follow you on Twitter as @dhammelef and shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/625339538762530816/august-of-books-giveaway-hop

monique s said...

I would love to read the wayward witch. That sounds adventurous

Rebecca said...

I'm not sure but possibly A Wicked magic because the cat is adorable.

MorganeG. said...

There are so many witchy things this month I can't choose! The cover for A Wicked Magic is great though

Jennifer said...

Amazon gift card please. I follow you on Twitter as @Dagger_Duckling.

Mattea Orr said...

Ooo, so fun! I would love to win A Wicked Magic :)

Ilona Bray said...

I'd love to win Quintessence! Jess Redman's The Miraculous was a totally involving, can't-put-it-down read.

Robin Blankenship said...

I follow as Robin Blankenship - robinblankenship at gmail dot com

I would like a copy of Cinderella is Dead. Thanks for the chance

aprilbluetx said...

I would love the Amazon gift card if I won. Thank you.

Unknown said...

I would like the gift card

Rosi said...

You always have such generous giveaways. I usually pass since I have so many books to read, but you have Quintessence on your list, and I have that on my list, so I will put my hat in the ring for that. Thanks.

joye said...

I have read several of these book so would like the gift card
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Beverly Stowe McClure said...

Oh, I'd like Dan Unmasked if I'm a winner. Baseball is my favorite sport. Besides sleeping. Thanks for the giveaway. Have a super week.

Nikki b said...

Id say the giftcard so that way i can really think which book id want they all sound so good

Angie Quantrell said...

I really want to read Unravel the Dusk! Loved the first one! Thanks, Natalie!

I follow you on Twitter and I will tweet this post. :)

Heidi Reads... said...

I'd love the gift card! My Amazon wishlist of books just keeps growing... ;)

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Heidi Reads... said...

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jmcgaugh said...

I'd love to have the gift card. I follow on GFC. jmcgaugh semo edu

Denise said...

I would love to win a gift card or A Wicked Magic.
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I tweeted. https://twitter.com/DeniseDuvall2/status/1290109649853636608
and follow you on Twitter @DeniseDuvall2

Lara M. said...

I would like Cinderella is Dead!

R's Rue said...

I would like the gift card.
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Debra Branigan said...

I would like the gift card, although there are definitely some great books here. dbranigan (at) gmail (dot) com.

Bette Anne Rieth said...

I would love to win Not Another Love Song. What an awesome cover!

Melanie B said...

I would love to win Quintessence, thanks for the chance!
Following your blog and your twitter!
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Email: melanie_brac (at) yahoo (dot) com

Jennifer L. said...

I would love the gift card.

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tetewa said...

Thanks for the opportunity, gift card please! tWarner419(at)aol(dot)com

peggkatt said...

Oooooooo books upon books!
A Wicked Magic looks interesting!
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Natasha said...

I would love A Wicked Magic.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Ooh, lots of good choices! I'd go for THE KINDER POISON.

Antoinette M said...

email subscriber.
follow on twitter.
shared https://twitter.com/netta20081/status/1291432996034220035
I prefer the gift card.

Victoria Scott said...

I think I'd go with the gift card!
Followed on Twitter!
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Lara said...

I follow you on Twitter @MaynardLara.
I’d like the gift card towards a book on my long wish list. 🙂🤞

Ada said...

I would love "The Princess Will Save You"
I follow you through email.
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Beth Camp said...

Not sure if this is the right place to post my comment, but I found your IWSG post very moving, full of courage, and inspiring. I admire your energy to link up with so many writers -- and your generosity in making so many books available to new readers as well as interviewing other writers. Amazing. Your encouragement means much to writers and readers who yet struggle with pandemic related issues. May you be nurtured by all that you do . . . Best, Beth
PS Now I'm going back to read this month's interview and to follow your blog!

Natalie Aguirre said...

Thanks for the kind words, Beth. I'm excited you're going to follow the blog.

Lauri Meyers said...

Quintessence looks up my alley! Thank you for updating all the agent info- what an undertaking!

Leela said...

Dan Unmasked.

Anna Memphis said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I'd like the giftcard!

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Anonymous said...

I am a follower of this blog and I would love the gift card if I win.

♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ said...

I already subscribe to your blog. I would lov the gift card!
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Jeanna Massman said...

I would prefer the gift card, please! Thanks!

BlackAsphodel said...

I'd like the gift card please!

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Victoria Barbour said...

I would love the Amazon Giftcard. Thank you for the chance.

Anonymous said...

The Princess Will Save You I’ve been wanting to read it since I found out about it!!

_Sandra_ said...

Thank you for the chance! :)

Great books to choose from! I would most likely pick The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen.

*following via GFC: Sandra K
*email: sandra.zg.13 @ gmail.com
*twitter: https://twitter.com/_Sandra_R_/status/1297448448866877442

Morgan said...

I'd love to win The Kinder Poison. I'm already a follower of your awesome blog. :)

Email: pet16008@byui.edu

Mindy said...
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Mindy said...

I'd LOVE "A Wicked Magic", I follow your blog. My e-mail is Birdsooong(at)comcast(dot)net. I'm following you on Twitter & posted the giveaway on Facebook.

Anonymous said...

I would love the giftcard! My email is sheepthejeep@gmail.com

Rose Santuci-Sofranko said...

I'm following you on Blogloving and I'd prefer the gift card. Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

Joy of Vegan Beauty said...

I would pick Cinderella is Dead. My email is cgigous@yahoo.
https://twitter.com/joyveganbeauty/following

Jinxy and Me said...

I would love to win the gift card and browse for a new book!

Kathy P said...

I would love the gift card :)

Seyma Bennett Shabbir said...

I would love the gift card please! seyma_bennett@hotmail.com

wen budro said...

I would love to win the gift card.

amyd16323 said...

I would love to win the gift card.

slehan said...

I'll take the Amazon GC please.
Thanks for the contest.

Dana Banana said...

I’d like to win the amazon gift card please. Thank you! Dana (mommyssweeps@gmail.com)

Audrey Stewart said...

I sure could use the gift card.

Breanne said...

I'd love the gift card, please!

Tara W said...

I would love the gift card.

AEKZ2 said...

I would choose the gift card.

yellowlabs said...

My choice would be the gift card.

Faith said...

I would love to win The Kinder Poison. I'm a follower of your blog.

Email: pet19058@byui.edu

Rachel B said...

I would to win I would like to read Witches of Willow Cove the book above