IMPORTANT!!!!! PLEASE READ!!

Hey guys! I was going to do LGBT Week here on Rae Reads as planned, but I decided to move it to my new blog, In The Forest.

I was planning on getting rid of Rae Reads after LGBT Week anyways so I might as well just do all the posts on ITF.

Please follow me over there.

I am so sorry for any confusion and I hope to see you all over there.

-Rae Reads

In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren.

A couple of days ago I recieved Beautiful Americans



and Wanderlust



They were donated by Lucy Silag for a giveaway during LGBT Week but I decided that I would read them and review them first.

Keep an eye out for Experienced coming out Oct. 28, 2010!

Book Giveaway at Ex Libris

You could win:

Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels series book #2)
Changeless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate series book#2)
The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber (The Strangely Beautiful series book #2)
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld series book #2)
Highlander Unmasked by Monica McCarty (Highlander book #2)
Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Demonica series book #2)

Rules:

International

Ends June 15th

Enter here.

LGBT Week Update (#2)

First I want to say I'm sorry for slacking on here. I have been reading a lot more and working my butt off getting LGBT Week together. I have also been thinking about switching my blog over to another one once LGBT Week is over. What do you guys think about that? Will you follow me over on the new blog?

As for the update I don't really have much to tell you. I thought a weekly update would be good but now I'm thinking it might not be. More prizes have been added but I want to keep what they are a secret.

I guess I can tell you that so far I will be reviewing:

Luna by Julie Anne Peters
Keeping You A Secret by Julie Anne Peters
Anne On My Mind by Nancy Garden
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin

I have more books coming to review. I can keep you updated on that.

If you have any questions let me know.

Please help spread the word about LGBT Week by adding the button to your blog:



Thank you Marielle for making it for me!!

LGBT Week Updates (1)

Hey guys, I have decided that every Tuesday I will post an update to let you know what is going on with LGBT Week. I am so sorry that this post, the first one (crap), is so late.

So far I can promise that there will be:

Five book reviews (I am hoping for more)
Interviews with some authors
Giveaways with some great prizes

I am still working on more. If you have any ideas/suggestions or if you would like to donate something to a giveaway, Please send me an email: rae_reads@hotmail.com with the subject: LGBT Week

Every week I will also be putting up a new poll that has something to do with LGBT Week. I would really appreciate it if you would vote. The next one goes up on the 21st.

Please help spread the word about LGBT Week by adding the button to your blog:



Thank you Marielle for making it for me!!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Sheila at One Persons Journey Through a World of Books.

Completed:
Annie On My Mind by Nancy Garden (for LGBT Week)


Books I am reading:
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison (put on hold until after LGBT Week)
Keeping You A Secret by Julie Anne Peters (for LGBT Week)

Coming Up:
Luna by Julie Anne Peters (LGBT Week)
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson (LGBT Week)
One Soul For Sale by Cate Masters
Picture This by Cate Masters

In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren.

I didn't get the chance to buy any books this week, however I did get some books that I won in the mail Friday afternoon. I am really excited to read them even though I need to put three of them off until after LGBT Week.

I am having some issues right now but I promise to add info about the books and where I won them as soon as I can. Sorry about that guys!

Won:

25 Things About Me

This was started by Amy over at My Overstuffed Bookshelf.

This should be interesting.

1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed.
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?I do sometimes. Not always.
3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?Out! I can't stand it when my sheets are tucked in.
4. Would you rather be attacked by a bear or a swarm of bees?
Bear. I'm not exactly sure why.
5. Do you have freckles?
Yes.
6. What is your biggest pet peeve?When people act like they know all about anxiety and Selective Mutism and tell me to just "get over it".
7. Have you ever peed in the woods?
Not yet.
8. Do you ever dance if there’s no music playing?
Sometimes.
9. Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Nope.
10. Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Of course!
11. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
I'm a vegetarian but I do eat fake nuggets and I usually uses ranch dressing.
12. What is your favorite food?
Veg. tacos.
13. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Timeline, any zombie movie, Boys Don't Cry, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
14. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
I was a brownie. lol
15. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Ummm....no.
16. Can you change the oil on a car?
Yes, I can.
17. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Nope.
18. Ever ran out of gas?
Nope.
19. Are you lazy?
Most of the time.
20. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I was a cowboy one year. Yes, a cowBOY. lol
21. How many languages can you speak?
I know a tiny bit of few different languages. Now if I could just learn to speak english.
22. Who is better…Leno or Letterman?
Ummm....Leno I guess.
23. Do you sing in the car?
Nope, I read in the car.
24. Ever eat a pierogi?
Nope.
25. First concert?
LeAnn Rimes. It's the first one I remember but I don't really remember much.

Giveaways: Update (2)

I have decided to put most of the giveaways into one post.

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: Win Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Ends May 15th!

Reading without Restraint: Win Neighborhood Watch by Cammie McGovern (ARC) - Ends May 16th.

Head on over to The Book Pixie for your chance to win a box of books along with some great swag. Ends May 16th!

Win it: The Misikko Hana Professional Flat Iron 1" Pink Edition - Ends May 18th!

Tethered Mommy: Win Still the One by Robin Wells. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Socrate's Book Reviews: Win one of 3 audio books (The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker). US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Little Yayas is giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to ATG Stores. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Win a bookcase over at Emily's Reading Room. US and Canada. Ends May 22nd!

Simply Stacie: Win a t-shirt of your choice from CafePress. US and Canada. Ends May 23rd!

Fire And Ice: Win The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum plus bookmarks. International. Ends May 23!

Random Ramblings is having a 165 FOllowers Giveaway. One winner will win 3 books plus $20 worth of book of their choice from The Book Depository. Ends May 24!

Simply Stacie: Win Addmission by Jean Hanff Korelitz. US & Canada. Ends May 26th!

Jo-Jo Loves To Read: Win On Folly Beach by Karen White. US and Canada. Ends May 26th!

Daisy Chain Book Reviews: Win The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell. Ends May 28th!

Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings: May Giveaway. Ends May 31st. International.


Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: A giveaway a day. Ends May 31st!

A Book-lovers' Review: Win a Signed copy of Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny. US and Canada. Ends May 31st!

La Femme Readers is having a Spring Cleaning Giveaway with wicked prizes. US and Canada. Ends June 1st.

Check out Paperback Palooza!

Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: Ask NRSVampChick & Giveaway

Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Into the Dark by by Gena Showalter (autographed) - US and Canada.

Love At The End of the World is having a 50 followers contest. You could win either White Cat by Holly Black or Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott. Ends May 13th!

Book Junkie is having a 500 Followers Thank You Giveaway! 3 winners, $10GC! Open to all. Ends May 14th!!

The Giveaway Gal: Win Still the One. US and Canada. Ends May 14th!

Mysteries and My Musings is giving away 3 copies of A Toast To Murder by Michelle Scott. Ends May 14th.

Win an ereader or a $100 GC!

The Bibliophilic Book Blog is having an amazing giveaway! You could win your choice of an ereader or a $100 gift card to Amazon.

Sony Pocket (color of your choice) Ebook:


RCA Reader Ebook:



Aluratek Libre Ebook Pro:



Kobo Ereader:


International.
Remember to let her know Rae Reads sent you.

I'm Taking A Break

I have been working on planning LGBT Week a lot in the last few days and it is going great. The only bad part is I didn't think it would take this much time.

I will be taking a break from the book I am reading (Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison) and from doing reviews until after July 4th. I just have too much to do and little time to do it.

I will still be reading and writing reviews, you just wont get to see them until LGBT Week. I have a lot of ideas and I think it is all going to come together and be a wonderful 10 days.

I will keep doing the memes that I have been participating in and some other things that don't take much time.

I will also post updates about LGBT Week every Tuesday.

If you would like to be involved with LGBT Week or donate to the giveaway, please send me an email at: rae_reads@hotmail.com

You don't want to miss this!!

Hooked on YA Books is having Super Huge Mega Crazy Birthday Bash Contest.



There will be at least 7 winners. She will add more for every 50 new followers.

Winner 1 gets 2 books from a list and any book from the Book Depsitory.
Winner 2 gets 2 books from the list.
Winner 3 gets a $10 Amazon Gift Card.
Winner 4 gets 1 book from the list.
Winner 5 gets 1 book from the list.
Winner 6 gets $5 Amazon Gift Card.
Winner 7 gets $5 Amazon Gift Card.

Contest is international as long as The Book Depository ships to you.

Ends June 30th.

It's a Social Parade

This week is Google Friend Connect Round Up!!

To Participate:

• Follow the blog in the first spot via Google Friend Connect. All blogs participating must post about social parade and link to that on the linky.
• Link-up your blog post for "It's a Social Parade" that you made on your blog.
• Follow as many as you like commenting on their POST as you do so they can follow back!
• If you do not make a post and link that up, it is unlikely that someone will search around for a post to comment on.

Waiting on Wednesday/A-Z Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine.

Love Bites by Ellen Schreiber

Release date: May 18, 2010

Description: As a mortal girl dating a vampire, Raven knows that love isn't always easy. Now that Alexander's parents have returned to Romania, Raven and her dreamy vampire boyfriend are happy to resume their cryptic romance.

But soon another visitor comes knocking: Sebastian, Alexander's best friend, arrives for a stay at the mansion. At first Raven is wary, then thrilled-this is the perfect chance to learn more about her darkly handsome boyfriend and his past. Raven has been wondering whether Alexander will ever bite her and make their love immortal, and Sebastian could be her guide to the love habits of Alexander and his kind. But when Sebastian falls for a particular Dullsvillian, will another mortal beat Raven to the bite?

With suspense, dange, and a fabulous vampire party, this seventh book in the bestselling Vampire Kisses series continues the exciting nocturnal romance of Raven and Alexander.

Credit: Amazon.com

A_Z Wednesday is a meme hosted by Reading at the Beach.

To join all you have to di is: Look at your books and find on with a title that starts with the letter of the week.

Post:

1. A photo of the book

2. Title and synopsis

3. Link (Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc.)

4. Come back here and leave your link in the comments.

If you've already reviewed this book you can add it also.

Be sure to visit other participants to see what book they have posted and leave them a comment.

(we all love comments, don't we?)

Who knows? You may find your next "favortie" book.

THIS WEEKS LETTER IS: "N"

The book I picked is:

Never Cry Werewolf by Heather Davis

Sixteen-year-old Shelby knows she is acting out and making some bad choices when it comes to boys and dating, but she never expected her father and "wicked" stepmother to banish her to a "brat camp" for the summer. Luckily for Shelby, she is allowed to choose the artsy Camp Crescent instead of Priscilla's choice of Red Canyon-aka boot camp from hell. Camp turns out not to be a total waste even with the preachy Mr. Winters and singing guitar lady Cynthia. Shelby manages to make some new friends, but the real highlight is the arrival of Austin Bridges III. Not only is he the son of a legendary rock star, but he is also cute, kind, intriguing, and totally mysterious. Shelby is drawn to him and the terrible dark family secret that he is willing to share only with her. How can she turn her back on him, especially with the fully moon only a few nights away? Davis weaves together a fast-paced action adventure story with issues of peer pressure, divorce, betrayal, friendship, acceptance, and, of course, romance. Shelby is fearless and impulsice, but she is also a caring soul who just needs to find her way in a confusing world. This novel has great teen appeal but is not as dark or edgy as others in this genre. It will leave reads wanting more.

-Donna Resenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY

Amazon.com

LGBT Week

When: Friday June 25th - Sunday July 4th, 2010 (10 days)!

What: I'm still working on this part. However there will be book reviews.

Why: Since I can't get to Toronto for pride this year I figured I would celebrate some other way.

Where: Right here at Rae Reads!!

If you would like to donate something for a giveaway let me know.

LGBT authors and/or books only!

Want to be involved or just have questions and/or suggestions? Send me an email at: rae_reads@hotmail.com
Please use GLBT Week as the subject!

More information coming soon!

A Very Vampire May Giveaway

Head on over to Babbling Flow for your chance to win some great prizes.

#1 Twilight (SIGNED)

#2 The Vampire Armand (SIGNED)

#3 Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (SIGNED)

#4 Bloodsucking Fiends, You Suck, Bite Me by Christopher Moore (SIGNED)

#5 Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead.

US and Canada only

Ends June 2nd. Winners will be announced June 3rd.

If you enter (which I'm sure you will) please please please mention that Rae Reads sent you!!

Giveaways: Update (1)

I have decided to put all the giveaways into one post.

SciFiGuy is giving away two copies of Touching Darkness by Jamie Rush. US and Canada! Ends today (May 10th)!

Blog with Bite is giving away THE SAND DRAGON by Michael F. Stewart. US and Canada! Ends today (May 10th)!

Simply Stacie is giving away 3 copies of the Cradle Patrick Somerville. US & Canada! Ends May 7th!!

Simply Stacie: Mother's Day Romance Giveaway - Ends May 7th.

Simpy Stacie: Forbidden Passion by Rita Herron - May 7th!

LJ Blodyrev: Win a hardcover copy of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Ends May 7th!!

Big Spring Giveaway (great prizes) - Ends May 7th!


Shannon Whitney Messenger is having a 500 followers giveaway!! You could win one of five book packs. US and Canada. Ends May 8th.

Book Love Affair: Two winners pick a book. Ends May 8th!!

Love At The End of the World is having a 50 followers contest. You could win either White Cat by Holly Black or Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott. Ends May 13th!

Book Junkie is having a 500 Followers Thank You Giveaway! 3 winners, $10GC! Open to all. Ends May 14th!!

The Giveaway Gal: Win Still the One. US and Canada. Ends May 14th!

Mysteries and My Musings is giving away 3 copies of A Toast To Murder by Michelle Scott. Ends May 14th.

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: Win Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Ends May 15th!

Reading without Restraint: Win Neighborhood Watch by Cammie McGovern (ARC) - Ends May 16th.

Head on over to The Book Pixie for your chance to win a box of books along with some great swag. Ends May 16th!

Win it: The Misikko Hana Professional Flat Iron 1" Pink Edition - Ends May 18th!

Tethered Mommy: Win Still the One by Robin Wells. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Socrate's Book Reviews: Win one of 3 audio books (The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker). US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Little Yayas is giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to ATG Stores. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Win a bookcase over at Emily's Reading Room. US and Canada. Ends May 22nd!

Random Ramblings is having a 165 FOllowers Giveaway. One winner will win 3 books plus $20 worth of book of their choice from The Book Depository. Ends May 24!

Simply Stacie: Win Addmission by Jean Hanff Korelitz. US & Canada. Ends May 26th!

Jo-Jo Loves To Read: Win On Folly Beach by Karen White. US and Canada. Ends May 26th!

Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings: May Giveaway. Ends May 31st. International.


Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: A giveaway a day. Ends May 31st!

A Book-lovers' Review: Win a Signed copy of Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny. US and Canada. Ends May 31st!

La Femme Readers is having a Spring Cleaning Giveaway with wicked prizes. US and Canada. Ends June 1st.

Check out Paperback Palooza!

Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: Ask NRSVampChick & Giveaway

Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Into the Dark by by Gena Showalter (autographed) - US and Canada.

Princess Bookie: 4 ARCs to one winner. May 1st.

Library Lounge Lizard win signed hardcover of The Body Finder, signed poster, 2 bookmarks, 2 stickers & bracelet. Ends May 3rd.


Blogoversary giveaway with wicked prizes! April 30th.

Katie's Book Blog: Win ARC of Linger and some random swag. Ends April 30th!

ALSO

Katie's Book Blog: 4 winners get up to 8 books each. Ends April 30th!!!

Personal Demons: choose one title off my picks list OR a signed ARC of PERSONAL DEMONS. Enter by April 30th

Queen of Happy Endings: your choice of 3 wonderful new release books. Enter by April 30th!!

Steph Bowe’s Hey! Teenager of the Year: Lots of books. Enter by April 30th!!!

Head on over to Flipping Pages for All Ages to enter a HUGE contest! US/Canada. Ends April 30th!!

Review: The Reckoning

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong



Description: Only two weeks ago, life was all too predictable. But that was before I saw my first ghost. Now along with my supernatural friends Tori, Derek, and Simon, I'm on the run from the Edison Group, which genetically altered us as part of their sinister experiment. We're hiding in a safe house that might not be as safe as it seems. We'll be gone soon anyway, back to rescue those we'd left behind and take out the Edison Group . . . or so we hope.

Credit: Amazon.ca

My thoughts: I absolutely loved this book! Out of the three this one is my favorite. I honestly don't even know where to begin.

Tori and Simon were hilarious as usual. Chloe became stronger, more powerful and finally decided who she wanted to be with. Derek...again I don't know where to begin. He is one of my favorite characters and not just in the Darkest Powers trilogy.

This book is impossible to put down and is probably the best book I have read so far this year. I want to pick it back up and reread it right now.

My rating: 5 out of 5

Review: Waking Up in The Land of Glitter

Waking Up in the Land of Glitter: A Crafty Chica Novel by Kathy Cano-Murillo

Description: With glue guns, glitter, twigs, or yarn, the ordinary can become extraordinary . . . especially at La Pachanga. Owned by Estrella "Star" Esteban's family, the restaurant has a rep for two things: good food and great art. La Pachanga brings people together-even when it looks like they couldn't be further apart.

One ill-fated evening, Star jeopardizes her family's business, her relationship with her boyfriend, and her future career. To redeem herself, she agrees to participate in a national craft competition, teaming up with her best friend, Ofelia-a secretly troubled mother whose love for crafting borders on obsession-and local celebrity Chloe Chavez-a determined television personality with more than one skeleton in her professional closet. If these unlikely allies can set aside their differences, they'll find strength they never knew they had, and learn that friendship, like crafting, is truly an art form.

Credit: Amazon.ca


My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I laughed and I cried (thanks to Star and Theo) which doesn't happen to often. Their relationship just got to me.
Ofie is my favorite character. I haven't been through anything that she has, yet I understand everything she was feeling.
As for Chloe, I went from wanting to smack her, to wanting to be her friend.
This book had my emotions all over the place which has made this review very hard for me to write. In the end, I would have to say that this is yet another book that I would recommed.

My rating: 3 out of 5

In My Mailbox

Happy Mothers Day!

In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren.

Bought:




Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine
Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
Beastly by Alex Flinn
Complete Tales & Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
Luna by Julie Anne Peters
Seraphs by Faith Hunter
Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison (FINALLY!!)
Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1 by Stephenie Meyer and Young Kim (my review)

Borrowed:



The Complete Plays, Poems, Novels and Stories of Oscar Wilde

Won:




Walking Up in the Land of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo (thanks to Book Junkie)
Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wilis Hurwin (thanks to in BetweeN the pages)



Bookmark signed by Lisa McMann (thanks to Book Club/Crissi's Blog)

Well that's all I got this week. There would have been more but the sale our library was having was cancelled because of bad weather. *sucks*

Once again, I am sorry about the horrible pictures. I seriously need to get a new camera soon.

Review: Blade: Nightstalking

Blade Nightstalking is an exclusive comic created specifically for the Blade: Trinity DVD.

It takes place a year before the movie when Abigail Whistler meets her father. Abigail wants to hunt and kill vampires, so even though Whistler doesn't want that kind of life for his daughter, he trains her.

Eventually Abigail meets Hannibal and decides to give him a chance to take his life back.

I don't want to give too much away for those of you who haven't read it or seen the movie.

I loved it! Abigail Whistler is sexy and such a bad ass. Hannibal is, of course, hilarious. If you have the DVD and haven't read this, you have to do so.

My rating: 4 out 5

Review: Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1

It only took me about 10-15 minutes to read so this is going to be a short review.

I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed it as I'm not the biggest Twilight fan to begin with. I have never read a graphic novel before either, though I have been meaning to for awhile.

Young Kim did an amazing job and every page is absolutely gorgeous. The only problem I had with it was that it came to an end so abruptly. I wish it was a little bit longer.

In the end would I recommend it to my friends? Yes, I would. It's a fast, beautiful read. I may even take a few minutes later this week and read it again.

My rating: 3 out of 5

Waiting on Wednesday/A-Z Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine.

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

Release date: May 18, 2010



Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong...

After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives beyond the Academy's iron gates to begin. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere.

She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. And this time he won't rest until Rose joins him... forever.

Credit: Amazon


A-Z Wednesday is a meme host by Reading at the Beach.

To join all you have to do is: Look at your books and find one with a title that starts with the letter of the week.

Post:

1. A photo of the book
2. Title and synopsis
3. Link (Amazon, Barnes and noble etc.)
4. Come back here and leave your link in the comments.

If you've already reviewed this book you can add it also.


Be sure to visit other participants to see what book they have posted and leave them a comment.


(We all love comments, don't we?)


Who knows? You may find your next "favorite" book.


THIS WEEKS LETTER IS: "M "

The book I picked is:

Monster by Christopher Pike



After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, Mary Carlson investigates the jailed woman's claims that her victims were actually monsters. By the author of Master of Murder.

Credt: Amazon

My First Giveaway

Since my 23rd birthday is this month (May 10th), I have decided to give away a book. YAY!

A few months ago I was given two used copies of The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. The book isn't in the greatest shape but hey, it's a free book. I will send the winner the better of the two.



Sorry about the horrible picture. It's the best I can do right now.

If you are interested in winning a used copy of the Silence of the Lambs, just comment on this post with your email address. You must also be a follower.

Giveaway is open to everyone. Ends May 31st 2010. I will post the winner June 1st 2010. I will also send the winner an email. You will have 72 hours to send me your address.

Good luck guys!!

Giveaways!

I have decided to put all the giveaways into one post.

SciFiGuy is giving away two copies of Touching Darkness by Jamie Rush. US and Canada! Ends today (May 10th)!

Blog with Bite is giving away THE SAND DRAGON by Michael F. Stewart. US and Canada! Ends today (May 10th)!

Simply Stacie is giving away 3 copies of the Cradle Patrick Somerville. US & Canada! Ends May 7th!!

Simply Stacie: Mother's Day Romance Giveaway - Ends May 7th.


Simpy Stacie: Forbidden Passion by Rita Herron - May 7th!

LJ Blodyrev: Win a hardcover copy of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Ends May 7th!!

Big Spring Giveaway (great prizes) - Ends May 7th!


Shannon Whitney Messenger is having a 500 followers giveaway!! You could win one of five book packs. US and Canada. Ends May 8th.

Book Love Affair: Two winners pick a book. Ends May 8th!!

Book Junkie is having a 500 Followers Thank You Giveaway! 3 winners, $10GC! Open to all. Ends May 14th!!

The Giveaway Gal: Win Still the One. US and Canada. Ends May 14th!

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: Win Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Ends May 15th!

Reading without Restraint: Win Neighborhood Watch by Cammie McGovern (ARC) - Ends May 16th.

Head on over to The Book Pixie for your chance to win a box of books along with some great swag. Ends May 16th!

Win it: The Misikko Hana Professional Flat Iron 1" Pink Edition - Ends May 18th!

Tethered Mommy: Win Still the One by Robin Wells. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!

Win a bookcase over at Emily's Reading Room. US and Canada. Ends May 22nd!

Random Ramblings is having a 165 FOllowers Giveaway. One winner will win 3 books plus $20 worth of book of their choice from The Book Depository. Ends May 24!

Jo-Jo Loves To Read: Win On Folly Beach by Karen White. US and Canada. Ends May 26th!

Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings: May Giveaway. Ends May 31st. International.


Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: A giveaway a day. Ends May 31st!

La Femme Readers is having a Spring Cleaning Giveaway with wicked prizes. US and Canada. Ends June 1st.

Check out Paperback Palooza!

Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: Ask NRSVampChick & Giveaway

Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Into the Dark by by Gena Showalter (autographed) - US and Canada.

Princess Bookie: 4 ARCs to one winner. May 1st.

Library Lounge Lizard win signed hardcover of The Body Finder, signed poster, 2 bookmarks, 2 stickers & bracelet. Ends May 3rd.


Blogoversary giveaway with wicked prizes! April 30th.

Katie's Book Blog: Win ARC of Linger and some random swag. Ends April 30th!

ALSO

Katie's Book Blog: 4 winners get up to 8 books each. Ends April 30th!!!

Personal Demons: choose one title off my picks list OR a signed ARC of PERSONAL DEMONS. Enter by April 30th

Queen of Happy Endings: your choice of 3 wonderful new release books. Enter by April 30th!!

Steph Bowe’s Hey! Teenager of the Year: Lots of books. Enter by April 30th!!!

Head on over to Flipping Pages for All Ages to enter a HUGE contest! US/Canada. Ends April 30th!!

Win Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater!

Head on over to 25 Hour Books for your chance to win a copy of Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater!

Contest Ends : Sunday 11:59pm April 11, 2010

US & Canada only.

Ener here.

140 Follower Giveaway

Book Faery is having a giveaway.

•A signed copy of Skinwalker
•A signed copy of Blood Cross
•Freebies!

05/14
International

Enter here.

Contest!!

Faye at Faye Flame Reviews is having a contest. She is giving away 12 ARCs and some swag.

International. Ends April 25th. Enter here.

Review: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

Synopsis:

Grace Divine, daughter of the local pastor, always knew something terrible happened the night Daniel Kalbi disappeared--the night she found her brother Jude collapsed on the porch, covered in his own blood--but she has no idea what a truly monstrous secret that night held.

The memories her family has tried to bury resurface when Daniel returns, three years later, and enrolls in Grace and Jude's high school. Despite promising Jude she'll stay away, Grace cannot deny her attraction to Daniel's shocking artistic abilities, his way of getting her to look at the world from new angles, and the strange, hungry glint in his eyes.

The closer Grace gets to Daniel, the more she jeopardizes her life, as her actions stir resentment in Jude and drive him to embrace the ancient evil Daniel unleashed that horrific night. Grace must discover the truth behind the boy's dark secret...and the cure that can save the ones she loves. But she may have to lay down the ultimate sacrifice to do it--her soul.

My Review:

I won this ARC from a contest over at Shut Up! I'm Reading and I'm very glad I did. I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. It was well written and I found Daniel to be likeable and funny. As for Grace and Jude, not so much. They seem too good and I just couldn't imagine myself being them or being friends with them.

In the end I was suprised at how much I liked this book, even if it was a bit predictable. I would recommend it to friends.

My rating: 4 out of 5.



Sorry if this sucked, it was my first review. I hope I get better at it.

2010 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge!

I came across this wicked challenge just a few minutes ago. It was created by Reading with Tequila.



The Levels:

Level I - Read 5 books from the 2009 Book Blogger Recommendation List
Level II - Read 10 books
Level III - Read 15 books
Level IV - Read 20 books
Level V - Read 20+ books

The Rules:

•Challenge will run January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Participants can join anytime throughout the challenge.

•Create an intro post, linking back to this post.

•Sign up with the MckLinky. Please link to your challenge intro post, not your blog home page.

•Chose your own books from the list. You can decide to read books only on the Top 25 list or from the entire recommendation list. You do not have to make a list of books before the challenge begins.

•All forms of books acceptable (audiobooks, eBooks, etc.)

•Rereads do not count towards the completion of the challenge. The challenge is about discovering books that are new to you.

•You don't need a blog to participate.

•Reviews, while always appreciated, are not mandatory.

Click here to join.


Books I've read so far:

1. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
2. The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
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Rules of Attraction International Giveaway

Head on over to Pure Imagination for your chance to win Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles. This giveaway is international and ends 4/13/10.

Clear Away the Clutter Read-A-Thon

This read-a-thon is hosted by Kate at The Neverending Shelf.
The goal is to help ourselves fight against our TBR piles.

Who can participate
Anyone!

When
Begins: 7am, Monday, April 5th
Ends: 11pm, Sunday, April 11th

In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren.

Bought:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Hannibal by Thomas Harris
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Given To Me:

Path of Destruction (Star Wars: Darth Bane, #1) by Drew Karpyshyn
Star Trek Excelsior: Forged in Fire by Michael A. Martin
A Mortal Curiosity (Lizzie Martin, #2) by Ann Granger
Ford County by John Grisham
Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Steiner
Terminal by Robin Cook
White Sister (A Shane Scully Novel) by Stephen J. Cannell
Daddy to the Rescue by Susan Kearney
Knife of Freams by Robert Jordan
Sea of Slaughter by Farley Mowat
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Life Penalty by Joy Fielding
Hot Stuff by Carly Phillps
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by R.L. Stevenson

Plus a bunch of Goosebumps books because I collect them.

Won:

Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey
The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

Both were won from a contest over at Shut Up! I'm Reading. Thanks again Jessica!!

YA Box Contest

Head on over to The Bookologist for an amazing contest.



There are (3) boxes, each box contains (4) ARCs, there will be (1) winner who gets to pick one box.

Box 1:

•Pegasus by Robin McKinley (ARC)

•Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (ARC)
•Sea by Heidi R. Kling (ARC)
•The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, & June by Robin Benway (ARC)
Box 2:

•My Invisible Boyfriend by Susie Day (ARC)
•Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (ARC)
•Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala (ARC)
•Winter Longing by Tricia Mills (ARC)
Box 3:

•Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles (ARC)
•Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs (ARC)
•Something Like Fate by Susane Colasanti (ARC)
•Everlasting by Angie Frazer (ARC)

You don't want to miss this contest

A Good Addiction and La Femme Readers are having a huge contest. They are giving away six YA books.

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
Dark Touch: Shadows by Amy Meredith
The Tension of Opposites by Kristina McBride
Sea by Heidi R. Kling
Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles

Enter here. International, ending April 15th.

Dark Faerie Tales: 500 followers giveaway

Enter to win some great books over at Dark Faerie Tales.

Book Selection:

Shift
Delicious
Bound, Branded, & Brazen
Serpent Moon
Deep In the Woods
Shadowglass
Hex Hall
A Local Habitation
Before I Fall
Forget-Her-Nots
Broken
The Line
Werewolf Smackdown
Hourglass
The Dead-Tossed Waves
Angelology
Abandon the Night
The Body Finder
Voices of Dragons
Brightly Woven
The Devil’s Playground
Mind Games


Contest Rules:

1. Each winner will get to choose which books you want in the following order: Grand Prize Winner, 1st Place Winner, 2nd Place Winner, 3rd Place Winner.
2. Giveaway is open to everyone.
3. Please include your email address in your comment.
4. Giveaway ends Sunday, March 21st at 11:59 PM EST.
5. +10 for promoting this giveaway on your blog, MUST be a Post.
6. +8 if you add me or have already added me to your blog roll.
7. +6 if you are already a follower of this blog and Dark Faerie Tales on Twitter.
8. +4 for becoming a follower of this blog and Dark Faerie Tales on Twitter.
9. +2 for tweeting about this contest, linking via your sidebar etc…(please tell me where!).

Enter to win awesome books!!

Click here to enter to win some wicked books.

The contest is international and will run until 19th March 2010!

Books

•Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
•Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
•Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
•Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder
•Going too Far by Jennifer Echols
•City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
•Ballad by Maggie Steifvater
•Shiver by Maggie Steifvater
•Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
•Firespell by Chloe Neil
•Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
•Darklight by Lesley Livingston
•Fallen by Lauren Kate
•Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
•Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
•The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
•The Iron King by Kagawa
•Twilight of Avalon by Anna Elliot
•Next of Kin by John Boyne
•Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
•Hourglass by Claudia Gray
•First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
•Wish by Alexandra Bullen
•The Red Queens Daughter by Jacqueline Kolosov
•Storm Glass by Maria V Snyder
•Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri
•Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
•Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb
•Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
•The Stand by Stephen King
•Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
•Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
•Accidentally Demonic by Dakota Cassidy
•The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue
•Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs by Gerry Bartlett
•Intertwined by Gena Showalter
•Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
•Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
•Hate List by Jennifer Brown
•The Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner
•The Call Me Death by Missy Jane
•Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alexander
•Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
•Love You, Hate You, Miss You by Elizabeth Scott
•The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped by Yxta Maya Murray
•Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
•Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
•Shadowfae by Erica Hayes
•Need by Carrie Jones
•The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
•Darkborn by Alison Sinclair
•Lament by Maggie Stiefvater
•The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

Rules

•It is common courtesy to be fair and NOT CHEAT, so I reserve the right to remove any entrants whom I have caught cheating (accepting entries when they haven't done anything)
•Anybody under the age of 13 needs to have parental consent and must contact me via email: wings.reviews@gmail.com other wise your entry will be deleted. When you click yes on that box you are confirming you are 13 or over.
•If this contest is not in concordance to your local legislations, it is up to you to follow your local rules.
•You must have a valid snail mail address, I will accept PO Boxes but once I put that book in the mail, I am no longer responsible for it. Once it is out of my hands, it is out of my hands.
•Winners will have forty-eight (48) hours to reply to my email after the prize drawing. If not it will be given to someone else.
•All winners will be drawn by Random.org
•Most books will be sent through the Book Depository and/or Amazon, so read their policies when it comes to your area. If you win and you know that book depository and/or Amazon does not ship to you please notify me in your confirmation email an we will work it out.
•Some books added will be for an older audience 16+ if you win and choose one of these books you will need to verify your age.
•All books are subject to availability.

Giveaway: the Georgina Kincaid Series by Richelle Mead

Book Faery is giving away all the GK books so one lucky person can fall in love with our favorite succubus. That includes:

Succubus Blues
Succubus on Top
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat


Contest closes Friday, March 19th.