Showing posts with label book giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book giveaway. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2011

A Huge Announcement!!!

This will be a sticky post until the contest ends! Don't hesitate to read other reviews under this post!

Do you need some books for your summer reading goals? I am overwhelmed by books and I would love for nothing more than to pass them along to you! These have all been read by me (and possibly others too). I simply no longer have the space to keep all the books I love so much! Feel free to enter as many times as you wish before July 1! Questions? Comment or email me! Thanks and good luck!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

I'm in a giving mood! NEW CONTEST!

I'm in a giving mood and I realized that I have not hosted a book giveaway in awhile. Therefore here you have one! 

P.S. Due to formatting, you may have to hit the "Tab" key to complete the form. If you  know how I can fix this formatting issue, please advise! :)

 


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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

CFBA: Fatal Loyalty by Sue Duffy + GIVEAWAY!


This week, the


Christian Fiction Blog Alliance


is introducing


Fatal Loyalty
Kregel Publications (April 23, 2010)


by


Sue Duffy






ABOUT THE AUTHOR:





Sue Duffy is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Moody magazine, The Presbyterian Journal, Sunday Digest, and The Christian Reader. Her first novel Mortal Wounds was published in 2001 and she has also contributed to Stories for a Woman’s Heart (Multnomah). She and her husband, Mike, have three grown children. Find out more at www.sueduffybooks.com



ABOUT THE BOOK



Where do you run when you know you cannot hide?



Andie Ryborg has nowhere else to go. Her father's campaign for governor and his aggressive war on drugs has chased her from their family home. Drawn to Miami's exotic Coconut Grove, Andie hopes to find a quiet refuge where she can discover herself apart from the public eye. But even in that seclusion, even with an officer assigned to protect her, Andie's privacy has been violated. Someone is watching



Evan Markham's entire life has been a tug-of-war between what is and what could be. He is drawn to a life that is beyond his reach and emotions have clouded his judgment. Evan knows that earning someone's trust isn't easy, especially when he plans to break it. But in the secret corridors of the criminal underworld, he knows what must be done, and he is determined to see it through. Whatever the cost



When enemies close in, a sudden turn of events leaves them both questioning. Where is God in all of this? Who is this enigmatic stranger who offers to help? They both know their lives are in danger. But what about their hearts?



If you would like to read the Prologue of Fatal Loyalty, go HERE.
I loved this book! I want you to read it! :) With special thanks to the publisher, I am giving away a copy of Fatal Loyalty. All you need to do is leave a comment with your email address and tell me WHY you want to win this book (If you don't answer the question, you can't win!). Make sure you have a US address only (no PO boxes) as the publisher will be mailing this one out. I will draw the winner using random.org on Saturday, August 14 at 11:59 PM EST. Good luck! :)

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Review and Giveaway! FIRST: Boyfriends, Burritos & and Ocean of Trouble by Nancy Rue

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!

You never know when I might play a wild card on you!


Today's Wild Card author is:


and the book:


Boyfriends, Burritos & an Ocean of Trouble (Real Life)

Zondervan (April 20, 2010)

***Special thanks to Pam Mettler of Zondervan for sending me a review copy.***

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and teen issues. She and husband Jim have raised a daughter of their own and now live in Tennessee.


Visit the author's website.





Product Details:

List Price: $9.99
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (April 20, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310714850
ISBN-13: 978-0310714859

PRESS THE BROWSE BUTTON TO VIEW THE FIRST CHAPTER:


This was a super fast, enjoyable read! Bryn just wants to be accepted like any other teenage girl. However, she is aware that what is happening between her and Preston is not "normal", yet she's so scared that she can't tell anyone about it. Then the accident occurs and she is really left with no choice. On top of that, her mom isn't around to comfort her so her Grandmother comes to visit. Last time she saw her grandmother, things didn't turn out too well. She just didn't fit into her grandmother's lifestyle. If all of that isn't enough, this book (RL) shows up and begins "talking" to Bryn through pages. How will it all sort out? Guess you'll have to read this one and your opportunity to win it is coming shortly!

I was a little horrified when I first started reading this book. I'm not saying that to scare you but I don't read the backs of books before reading the book so I didn't know that Preston was abusing Bryn. It caught me off-guard. While I do not have 100% evidence, I'm fairly certain that a former ex-boyfriend of my oldest step-daughter might have been abusing her. Preston and this young man were so very similar it made my skin crawl. I will never fully know what happened in my DSD's situation (and now it's not really a matter of concern for that young man as he drowned last summer), but I do hope that ANY person (male/female; young/old; rich/poor; etc) will GET HELP if they are victims of abuse! Bryn got help in some unconventional ways but not without the love and support of her family. She was so scared to do the "right thing" but having a family who loved her was a huge help. What about those people who don't have loving families? I've always wondered what happened to them. Do they ever recover or are they chronically involved with people who only take from them? I pray to God that I will never have another family member or friend in that situation. I pray you will never find yourself there either. This book gets 4.5/5 stars from me! :)

One other thing, this is book 2 in a series but I believe it can be read as a stand alone. I did not feel that I hadn't missed out on anything by not reading Motorcycles, Sushi, and One Strange Book first.


Are you ready for a giveaway? It's been awhile since I've done one of these! I hope to have some more in the near future!!

Please fill out this form. Making comments on this post will not count towards entries into the contest. I will use random.org to draw the winner on Saturday, July 17 at 11:59 PM EST. I will email the winner and they will have 3 days to respond or I'll choose another winner. Best of wishes to all entering! :)



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Saturday, April 10, 2010

FIRST: Start Here by Alex and Brett Harris

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!

You never know when I might play a wild card on you!


Today's Wild Card authors are:


and the book:


Start Here

Multnomah Books; 1 edition (March 16, 2010)

***Special thanks to Staci Carmichael of WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for sending me a review copy.***

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:


Alex and Brett Harris are the coauthors of the best-selling book Do Hard Things, which they wrote when they were eighteen. Today, the twins speak regularly to audiences of thousands on The Rebelution Tour, maintain a large online community through their blog, TheRebelution.com, and have been featured on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and in the New York Times. Raised in Portland, Oregon, the brothers currently attend Patrick Henry College in Virginia.

Visit the authors' website.



Product Details:

List Price: $12.99
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Multnomah Books; 1 edition (March 16, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1601422709
ISBN-13: 978-1601422705

AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER:


YOU ARE HERE

Opening the door to your own rebelution


Simple ideas and unbelievable dreams. First steps and great miracles. Ordinary teenagers and a God who still uses young people to accomplish His big plans.

That’s what our first book, Do Hard Things, is all about. Do Hard Things shows how young people can take hold of a more exciting option for their teen years than what society suggests. We wrote the book to counter the Myth of Adolescence, which says the teen years are a time to goof off and have fun before “real life” starts. We invited our peers to choose to do hard things for the glory of God and, in the process, turn the world’s idea of what teens are capable of upside down.

We were nineteen when we wrote Do Hard Things, twin brothers who wanted to follow God’s call and challenge our generation. We’re twenty-one now and sophomores in college. We still dream big dreams, still want to follow God completely, and still believe just as strongly that God wants to use our generation to change the world. (And, as you might have guessed, we’re still twin brothers.)

Whether or not you’ve read Do Hard Things (we’d recommend it—but, of course, we’re a little biased), this companion book continues the Do Hard Things message and piles on stories, practical suggestions, and detailed how-tos. You can use it either on your own or in a group setting, depending on your situation.

In other words, Do Hard Things marked the beginning of a movement. Start Here is your personal field guide to jumping in and getting involved.


The Rebelution Movement

The concept of doing hard things actually started as a blog we created when we were sixteen. We called it The Rebelution—a combination of rebellion and revolution to create a whole new word with a whole new meaning. We defined rebelution as “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” (By the way, the blog still exists. Check it out at TheRebelution.com.)

Since Do Hard Things came out, the Rebelution movement has exploded. In the past year, rebelutionary teens have raised tens of thousands of dollars to bring the gospel to and dig wells in Africa, won prestigious film festivals, fought human trafficking in the United States and around the world, and made it on the cover of ESPN The Magazine. Around the world, young people are moving out of their comfort zones—whether that means standing for Christ in a hostile classroom, raising money to build a dormitory for orphans in China, or mending relationships with parents or younger siblings.

Maybe you’re part of the Rebelution already, or maybe you just want to find out more. Maybe you’re asking one of the questions we get most frequently from readers: “Where do I start?”

This book is about taking the next step. It includes ideas from us and dozens of other young people on topics like:

• How to stand up for what you believe

• Strategies for overcoming stage fright, fund-raising fright, and phone-calling fright (hint: it gets easier as you go!)

• Ways to get going when you feel stuck and keep going when you feel discouraged

• How to understand God’s will and glorify Him through your efforts

• God-honoring ways to think, feel, and act after you’ve completed a big project


In short, this is a handbook full of practical steps and real-life stories to encourage and equip you on your journey of doing hard things. We want you to feel as if you’re at one of our conferences, or in a small group of people talking about doing hard things—which you may be!

All the questions in the pages that follow come from people just like you, collected on our website and through personal conversations. We’ll do our best to answer them with stories and insights from our own lives. We’re traveling alongside you in this adventure—and we want to share with you what God has been teaching us these past few years.

But just like Do Hard Things, this book isn’t about us. It’s about the incredible, seemingly impossible things God is doing in our generation. That’s why in Start Here you’ll find dozens of true stories from rebelutionaries who are making a difference in their homes, at their schools, and around the world. We love sharing other young people’s stories because they challenge us as well—and remind us that we’re not alone. We also love the way real-life stories provide a glimpse of the diverse ways God wants to use each of us to do hard things for Him.

Toward the end of the book, we’ll be sharing the stories of two rebelutionaries in particular: Ana Zimmerman and John Moore. As you’ll see, Ana and John took on very different hard things, each with the purpose of glorifying God and helping others.

At the age of fifteen, Ana raised more than six thousand dollars and organized an event called Love the Least in her hometown. The event introduced her community to the work of Abort73, an organization that exists to show the injustice of abortion.

With a group of fellow teens, John Moore wrote, produced, and directed his own feature film at the age of nineteen—and went on to win the $101,000 grand prize at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival.

John and Ana faced many of the same hurdles and questions you’re encountering. Their stories provide an in-depth look at the beginning, middle, and end of the “do hard things” process. We think you’ll be encouraged and inspired.


Pursuing Faithfulness, Not Success

As thousands of young people around the world are discovering, doing hard things is the most satisfying, thrilling way to live some of the best years of our lives.

So where do you start? As you’ll find in the pages that follow, the answer is: right where you are. Being a rebelutionary means committing to doing even ordinary things extraordinarily well.

As each of us is faithful in that, God will be faithful to prepare us for whatever calling He has for us.

For some of us, that calling will be big in the world’s eyes, and for some of us it will be small. Whether it is big or small, God will be glorified—and the world will be changed by a generation that gives up seeking worldly success to pursue a life of faithfulness.

That’s when the ordinary becomes extraordinary. And that’s what this book is about.

Ready to start?



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Sunday, April 4, 2010

This Little Prayer of Mine by Anthony DeStefano

This Little Prayer of Mine This Little Prayer of Mine by Anthony DeStefano


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a super cute, sweet book that any child would enjoy. It's simply a prayer from a child with a tender heart to God. This would be a great read anytime of the day and could easily teach a small child how to pray. My favorite part of this book is the illustrations though! They are so vibrant it's almost as if they are jumping off the page at you! Highly recommended!

Thanks to Staci Carmichael for providing my review copy!

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Now for the giveaway!!



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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

An Absence So Great by Jane Kirkpatrick

An Absence So Great: A Novel (Portraits of the Heart, #2) An Absence So Great: A Novel by Jane Kirkpatrick



I'd have to give this one a star rating of 3.8 overall.

If someone doing a character study were to look at a photograph of you, what would it tell those reviewing it? Do you believe that the eyes are the windows to the soul?

Jessie is a young photographer who is still trying to sort out her feelings for FJ. She knows she can't have him though but how can she fill the void in her heart? He did, afterall, give her the start she desperately wanted to have in the photography world. Back in the 1800's in Minnesota, a young businesswoman was unheard of...that is until Jessie Gaeble hit the scene. Would she ever fulfill her dreams of owning her own studio? Would she ever find love again?

I found this novel to be a bit creepy. FJ is a major stalker-sort who made me nervous every time he shows up on the scene. He can't have Jessie Gaeble and he doesn't *want* Jessie Bauer! For this being labeled as "christian fiction" I found some of the storyline a bit edgy and questionable. I was uncomfortable with the way that Mrs. Bauer kept presenting herself to her minister/counselor. I also didn't like how Jessie's family treated her...where was the forgiveness? Neither Jessie (Gaeble or Bauer) had any bit of self-confidence about them and were made to appear emotionally weak throughout the book. Most of all, I HATED the ending...even if it is a story of the author's grandparents. I was very disappointed that things went the way they did!!

It's also worth mentioning that this is book two in the series (A Flickering Light is book one). Several other reviewers have said that reading book one will provide a lot of background for this book but I really don't feel that I missed out on too much by not reading the books in order.

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Thank you to Waterbrook Multnomah for providing the review copy plus and extra to give away!


To enter the contest, please fill out the form below. I will draw the winner using random.org on April 6 at 11:59 PM EST.




This is my submission to the Book Review Wednesday hosted every Wednesday by Cym Lowell. Check it out! You might find a few new books to add to your reading list!

CymLowell




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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Winners Edition 1

Sorry for the delay in getting the winners of my contests announced. I still have a few running so this is one of several upcoming updates. Thank you to everyone who has entered the contests!!!

Here are the winners so far...

Beautiful Mess winner is EVA!!!

How To Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong winner is FREDA!!!

What's He Really Thinking winner is JENNIFER!!!

A Stinky Surprise for Jake the Snake is CODIE!!!

Calamity Jack is BUNNYB!!!


And last but not least...with 90 different entries and 571 comments!!

200 Followers Contest (winner of $25 Amazon gift card) is MEGHAN!!!!! (Check your email for your certificate)

Please send me your mailing address by Saturday at faithfulgirl4[at]gmail[dot]com so that I can ship your books out to you! Anyone not responding by Saturday will forfeit their right to the prize and a new winner will be chosen.


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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Final Bloggy Birthday Giveaway: Saving the Best for Last!

In my opinion, I'm saving the best giveaway for last. You may agree or disagree, that's your right! :) It's my birthday and today is the best!

Up for grabs is a signed copy of Critical Care, compliments of author Candace Calvert. She will personally mail this book to the winner. I'm going to throw in a copy of her newest, soon-to-be-released book, Disaster Status, which will be pre-ordered and shipped from Amazon.com on release day! Therefore, this is a DOUBLE giveaway! I'm so thankful for Candace's contribution to my bloggy birthday and I'm proud to call her a friend and a fellow nurse! Read my review of Critical Care (if you would please!)

This giveaway will end Feb. 8 at 11:59 PM EST. Just fill out the form below for your chance to win!




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Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #11: Coppola A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq

This giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on Feb. 5. This great giveaway is an ARC copy of Coppola: A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq. This is a gut-wrenching tale of one doctor's experiences while there on tour. Read my review here and then sign up for the giveaway!



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Monday, January 25, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #10: A Little Bit Wicked

This is a giveaway for an ARC copy of Kristin Chenoweth's book, A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages. In this book you will learn more of Kristin's life on the popular show Pushing Up Daisies, as well as her role of Galinda on Broadway's Wicked! Did I love this book? You bet! This giveaway will end on Feb. 4 at 11:59 PM EST.





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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #8: How To Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong

Our next bloggy birthday is another great devotional/relationship book! This one was also very well written! I know you will enjoy it! Check out my review!

To enter, fill out the form below. You may leave comments in the comment box but they will not count as entries. This one ends Jan. 29 at 11:59 PM EST. Good Luck!



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Friday, January 22, 2010

Bloggy Birthday #9: Beautiful Mess

***There will not be a giveaway post on Sunday due to this one posting early. I had intended for this one to post on Sunday. This will also explain the numbering. This one posted before giveaway #8. Oh well, just a few extra days for you to enter! :) Best of wishes!***

Do you have a love for Diamond Rio? Would you love to learn more about this wonderful group of men? I have loved listening to their music for many years. It was interesting to read the "behind the scenes" story of how they "made it" and the things they experienced in trying to keep themselves out in the public eye. This is a wonderful book full of many great stories! Read my review here and then enter to win using the form below! Ends Jan. 28 at 11:59 PM EST!




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Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #7: What's He Really Thinking? by Paula Rinehart

This is a great book that I would love for one of my readers to have. What's He Really Thinking is a wonderful relationship book! Most of them are the same ole stuff, but this is not like that at all! Read my review!

Contest ends Jan. 3o at 11:59 pm EST. Good luck! Enter by filling out the form below. Comments are strictly that, comments, and not entries into the contest.



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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #6: 99 Bible Promises for Tough Times by Randy Petersen


This bloggy birthday bash giveaway ends on Feb. 3 at 11:59 PM EST. This is a great book to start off the new year! Read my review and then fill out the form below to enter! Thanks for celebrating my first bloggy birthday with me!!




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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #5: Tea With Hezbollah by Ted Dekker and Carl Medearis


Another great giveaway! This book releases Jan. 26 and you can win it here on Feb. 2! I will draw the winner at 11:59 PM EST. To enter, please fill out the form below. That is the only acceptable way of entry. Any comments placed in the comments field will be just that, comments. Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me and good luck! :) The winner will be chosen using random.org




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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #4: Calamity Jack by Shannon and Dean Hale, Nathan Hale


Earlier this week, I reviewed my ARC copy of Calamity Jack. Now it's your chance to read it too! This giveaway will end on Feb. 1 at 11:59 PM EST. You must fill out the form to qualify. Comments left in the comment box are comments only and not entries into the contest. Best of wishes! I'll choose the winner via random.org!




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Monday, January 18, 2010

Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #2: Out of Her Hands by Megan Dimaria


What a birthday celebration this will be!! I'm so excited about this giveaway...it's the bomb! Megan DiMaria has agreed to send one lucky winner a SIGNED copy of her book, Out of Her Hands!! If I'm not mistaken, this was the first christian fiction book that I reviewed on my blog! I'm so very excited to be able to offer this to you today. This contest will end Feb. 6 at 11:59 pm EST. I will use random.org to pick the winner. The lucky person will have 3 days to respond before I choose another winner. Megan will personally mail this book to the winner.

To enter, you must fill out this form below. Entries in the comments will not count.





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Saturday, January 16, 2010

First Bloggy Birthday Giveaway #1: A Stinky Surprise for Jake the Snake by Shelley Nicholson


I'm so excited to be celebrating my very first bloggy birthday on January 26!! I wouldn't have this blog if it wasn't for you, my readers, who keep me going!

Are you ready for some super giveaways?? I have several!! First up, I'm so honored to announce that I will be giving away A Stinky Surprise for Jake the Snake, a fantastic children's book by Shelley Nicholson. Even better yet, I'm ecstatic that she offered a copy to giveaway here for my first bloggy birthday!!! Thank you so much Shelley, for your generosity! I have my review posted that you are more than welcome to go and read!!

So, just how do you go about entering this great contest? Just fill out this form and hit submit and you are entered! Ends January 31, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. I will use random.org to choose the winner!



I am an Amazon Associate. By clicking on a book title, you will be taken to Amazon's website, where, if you make a purchase, I will receive a minuscule portion of the proceeds which go to feed my book addiction.

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Curse of the Spider King Winner

The winner is...

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She has been contacted and has returned the contact. The book will go out in the mail on Monday! Congrats Lindsay!


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