I loved Kathleen Grissom’s debut novel, The Kitchen House. As soon as I knew she would be in my area, I made plans to see her. When I told Jaime from Confessions of a Bibliophile about the event, she agreed to come with me. Saturday was a blogger’s day out for me. We’ve been having [...]
TSS ~ Sometimes It Even Happens Here
7 Feb By 13 Comments
Every time I read about people getting the chance to meet authors on book tours, I get really jealous. Living in SouthWest Virginia, the opportunity to visit an author while on a book tour is few and far between. Next Saturday, that will change at least for the day. Kathleen Grissom, the author of The [...]
Birthday Bash Winners (finally…)
12 Nov By 10 Comments
Over a month ago I celebrated my birthday by giving away 8 books: 6 of my own and 2 from Danielle at Sourcebooks (thanks again, Danielle!). I meant to draw the winners the week of the girls’ birthdays, but that was a hellish week and I’m just now feeling like I’m fully recovering. I may [...]
TSS ~ Neverwhere and Beyond Prizes
8 Nov By 11 Comments
I’m finally and truly back in the swing of things and getting geared up for this month’s theme: Neverwhere and Beyond. I announced it on Monday and will have a full week of coverage next week. I promised a post about the prizes and I think they’re pretty darn exciting. Instead of holding several different contests [...]
The Lace Reader Winner
23 Sep By 4 Comments
My “It’s time to pick a winner” helper is slacking off once again. I completely forgot to draw a winner for my second copy of The Lace Reader. Sorry about that! It got lost in the BBAW shuffle I’m afraid. I came across this copy after reshelving my books after taking the pictures for my [...]
Remarkable Creatures Winner!
13 Sep By 5 Comments
Thanks to everyone who entered this contest. It was very interesting to read everyone’s views on the debate between science and religion. Unfortunately, there can only be one winner. Via List Randomizer, I drew the lucky winner and she is: Carrie K from Books and Movies Congratulations, Carrie! Please send me an email with your [...]
BBAW ~ The Serial Giveaway
13 Sep By 223 Comments
One of the best things about Book Blogger Appreciation Week is the giveaways. They are fun to host and they are fun to win. For me, how my giveaway came about is the result of a fluke. Many of you commented on my post I wrote earlier this month on being too unfaithful a reader [...]
We Have Our Winners!
23 Jun By 3 Comments
I’ve finally drawn for my two open contests and I’m pleased to announce the following winners! Admission ~ Laura from I’m Booking It Please send me your mailing address and I’ll get it to Miriam at Hatchette ASAP. Please let me know if sometime in July still works for you. For the rest of you [...]
Admit One ~ Read Admission with Me!
8 Jun By 9 Comments
After listening to Jean Hanff Korelitz’s Book Blog Radio interview with Miriam from Hatchette Book Group, I really wanted to read her novel. I then had the great good fortune of receiving a copy of the book and the opportunity to provide a second copy as a giveaway. Instead of doing so in conjunction with my review, I thought it [...]
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