The winner of Radiance by Alyson Noel is... Alison! Thanks to all of you guys for the great playlist suggestions -- I am set for summer. Send me your address, A.
This week, I'm giving away a signed copy of Kaimira: The Sky Village by Monk & Nigel Ashland (just Monk signed it when I met him at a conference). This is a gorgeous hardcover and what looks to be an epic novel.
VOYA says, "With strong characters of both genders, terrifyingly unpredictable villains, frightening futuristic settings, and wonderfully written action sequences, this book, first in a planned series of five, should have crossover appeal for fans of adventure, science fiction, and fantasy."
Hello? Sounds amazing!
To enter to win, just say hi below. That's all I need this week. I'm working a ton at a magazine fill-in job, so a hi will make me smile--I'll pick a winner next week.
Happy Wednesday!
Win-It Wednesday
Win-It Wednesday: Radiance by Alyson Noel
Last week's winner of Ally Carter's Heist Society is... Bee! She said, "Beautiful people are such a visual treat!" and I agree. Send me your address, B. And, okay, judging by everyone's enthusiasm I think I need to see Toy Story 3!This week, I'm giving away an ARC of Alyson Noel's hotly anticipated Radiance, the story of Riley, Ever's little sister in the Immortals series! I'm going to read it this week, then mail it to a winner. The release date is in late August.
So, to enter to win this book, tell me what song is in heavy rotation on your playlist this summer. I need a new mix.
Happy Wednesday!
Win-It Wednesday: Heist Society by Ally Carter
It was so much fun last week to spy on what and where you're reading this summer -- thank you! The randomly chosen winner of last week's Suite Scarlett contest is... AmandaSue! Send me your address, A.
I've just finished reading Ally Carter's Heist Society and (yay!) it's so much fun. I needed a good crime caper. Ally's chatting LIVE tonight at 9pm EST/6pm PST on twitter with readergirlz--details here.
There is lots of fun movie news about Ally's books, which got me thinking about popcorn. Uh, I mean movies. To enter to win the book, tell me this: What has your favorite summer movie been so far? I'll admit it: I just saw Eclipse and I loved all the battles. Plus, yes, Jacob does cut a striking figure. I like it less when he speaks, but when he stands and stares, I feel a little flutter. There, I said it.
But really, I'm mostly looking forward to Inception, because it sounds awesome and The Kids are All Right, because I know I will love it.
Win-It Wednesday: Suite Scarlett + Scarlett Fever by Maureen Johnson
Last week's winner of Not Like You is... Brenda C! Send me your address, B.
This week, I'm giving away a copy of two lovely books by the effervescent Maureen Johnson... Suite Scarlett and Scarlett Fever. I just got to read these over the weekend, while in the country (Hence that green field! Love green fields! Forgive my weird toes.), and I was totally enchanted by every chapter. I love Scarlett Martin and her escapades, not to mention her hilarious siblings, her gorgeous Hopewell Hotel home and her eccentric and fabulous boss, Mrs. Amberson.
You must, must read these books! So, to enter to win, just tell me what you're reading right now. Name one or more books that are on your nightstand, in your bag, by your favorite chair, wherever. Might as well tell me where you're reading them, too, now that I've brainstormed all those locations (those are where I read, and I'm currently reading Heist Society by Ally Carter--readergirlz featured author this month! I love a caper.)
Good luck!
Win-It Wednesday: Not Like You by Deborah Davis
Thank you guys for the 100+ BRILLIANT entries in the Name That Boat contest! I will be sorting through, parsing ideas and choosing winners soon. I love, love, love what you guys came up with.This week, the lovely Deborah Davis has offered to give away a paperback copy of her book Not Like You! We did the Cover Story for the book here last fall (and I like the paperback better), so that will be the way you enter.
Just tell me, in the comments below, if you like the hardcover (on the left) or paperback cover better, and why you'd pick that one up.
Next Wednesday, I'll pick one random commenter to win the book (this one's US and Canada only, guys--hope that's okay!).
Happy Wednesday!
Win-it Wednesday: A Boat Name for a Box o' Books
Yup, that's right. This contest is on for one more week. Keep those names coming! I'm writing like a fiend and I've already used at least one of your boat names. I realized there are a few boats in this book, so anyone who names a book in the boat gets some books. I promise!
Name that boat!
Win-It Wednesday + Your Date With John Green
So this contest is still going on, through June 30th! Don't worry about reading through and not repeating already-suggested sailboat names, just get in that comment box and brainstorm away! It is all soooo helpful. Thank you! The Prize: A box o' books!
In other news, there's a LIVE readergirlz twitter chat tonight with John Green at 6pm PST/9pm EST. Be there!
If you've never used Twitter before, here's how to do it in three easy steps:
1. First, create a Twitter account if you don't have one already. It's easy and free, and all you need is an e-mail address.
2. Log onto Twitter at 6 p.m. Pacific, 9 p.m. Eastern on June 16.
3. Type @realjohngreen plus your question, followed by #rgz. This asks John your question and funnels it into the readergirlz chat stream.
To follow along the chat, go here (the #rgz Twitter stream).
Going forward, you'll be able to follow rgz and lots of your favorite authors on Twitter. You can find us and everyone we follow here: http://twitter.com/readergirlz
Et voila. Happy Wednesday!
PS-I'm on twitter too @melissacwalker.
Win-It Wednesday: Box o' Books Continues
I'm loving the list of sailboat name ideas for my next novel. This contest will run through June and the prize is a box full of books! Enter as often as you think of a cool name. I'm listening!
Here's the contest. Happy Wednesday!
PS-Jessica at A Fanatics Book Blog is giving away a copy of Lovestruck Summer (and her review made me giddy). Go enter!
Win-It Wednesday: The Box of Books Awaits
Still taking sailboat name ideas. Your reward is a box of books! Enter here.
Doesn't it just sparkle like diamonds? Sigh.
Happy Wednesday!
Win-It Wednesday: Box o' Books for a Boat Name!
The winner of Gayle Forman's If I Stay (in paperback) is... Lauren of Half Deserted Streets! Send me your address, L! Thanks for the fun discussion about the covers -- everyone had good insights and I think we can safely conclude that both covers have an audience. Yay!
This week I'm starting a contest that will take us through June. It's important to me, because it has to do with a future book I'm writing. All I can say is that in this book, there is a sailboat. And the sailboat? It needs a name! I've been writing it as "Possibility" because my character is sort of closed off and needs some opening up, but that name is lame.
So, I put it to you: What would you name a sailboat? Be silly, corny, serious, deep -- whatever you like! I'll choose one commenter's idea to use in the book (and I'll be forever grateful).
As a prize, I will send the winner a box full of books.I'm talking somewhere around 10 titles. Tell me your favorite Young Adult genre and I'll lean it toward that. I have so many books I'd love to pass along (most brand new, some ARCs).
I may pick a second-place winner as well (there is more than one boat in this book) and that person will also get a few awesome books.
This contest will run for a month, through June 30th, because that's how big the prize is. If you'd tweet, blog, spread the word in some way, I'd be grateful. I need help with this boat-naming thing, for real.
I'm excited to hear your ideas (you guys were so helpful with fake band names for Lovestruck Summer!)
Happy Wednesday!