Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Blog Hop and Giveaway: Mid-winter's Eve Giveaway Hop


We all love books here. So what better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday that with a book giveaway? A huge thank you for I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Oasis For YA & The Daily Harrell for hosting this! Now, on to the giveaway!

To win my giveaway, all I ask is that you follow my blog (make sure your email is associated with your profile). Earn a second entry by leaving me a comment with some books you might choose if you win!

I'm giving away a book wish up to $10 from ANY online bookseller. It can be a print book or eBook. Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon, Smashwords, All Romance eBooks, Fictionwise ... wherever I can buy you a book and send it to you (US only for print books, eBooks can have an international winner).



Now ... go forth and visit all the other folks participating and fill your stockings with books!


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104 comments:

  1. S.A. LarsenッDecember 21, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Nice giveaway. Thanks for participating, from Oasis for YA. Happy Holidays!!

    http://oasisforya.blogspot.com/

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  2. Michelle BledsoeDecember 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I have just started reading Adrian Phoenix's Makers series, so I would pick the second book for that series In The Blood.
    GFC follower-Michelle Bledsoe
    Merry Christmas and Thank you.

    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  3. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I would pick Allsion Hewitt is Trapped. I follow on GFC as Teressa Oliver
    teressaoliver at gmail dot com

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  4. AnneDecember 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    GFC Anne38
    acm05atjuno.com

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  5. AkossDecember 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    If I win I will definitely spend it on The Gathering Storm.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    ank272(at)live(dot)com

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  6. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I'd love to get Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop! Happy Holidays & thanks for the giveaway!

    elizabeth@bookattict.com
    GFC/G+/Twitter: BookAttict

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  7. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I think I would get Wednesday Letters or Kitchen Confidential.

    GFC ~ kayswederski

    kayswederski@yahoo.com

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  8. Carrie SmartDecember 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway

    GFC follower-Carrie Smart

    csmart218(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  9. desitheblondeDecember 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    hi well book i do not now i seen the stripper on on other stie and like ti so it will be hard t pick
    desi the blonde@msn.com

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  10. Library LadyDecember 21, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I'd like to get Anna Dressed by Blood, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, or Shatter Me.
    GFC follower Library Lady
    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  11. Jude HendersonDecember 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would get... hmm Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers [can't find it anywhere] and maybe as a second option The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer :)

    GFC: Jude Henderson :))
    JudeHnd@Gmail.com

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  12. RuthDecember 21, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    gfc follower (Ruth)
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  13. RuthDecember 21, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I would probably get a book by Andy Andrews or Debbie Warner. I don't have any, so I would pick one. Thanks!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  14. marianDecember 21, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    gfc follower- marian

    mariannguyen16(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  15. marianDecember 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    i would get either everneath by brodi ashton or golden lily by richelle mead

    mariannguyen16(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  16. GabiDecember 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Hi! I'm following as Gabi on GFC. :] I would probably choose Destined by Jessie Harrell if I won. I got to read it as an eARC and loved it, and I would like to have a print copy. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. StephanieDecember 22, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway, happy holidays. I am a gfc follower: steph4575
    steph4575 at msn dot com

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  18. StephanieDecember 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Some books I might choose, from Amazon would be Catching Fire, Mokingjay, War Horse, A game of thrones, or maybe Dellirium.
    steph4575 at msn dot com

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  19. Cathy MDecember 22, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    happy holidays

    would love to read hot zone

    gfc follower

    Cathy m
    caity_mack at yahoo dot com

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  20. SuzDecember 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks for this amazing giveaway! I am a new follower on GFC as Suz and I would love to win!

    I might buy Minder by Kate Kaynak or Shatter Me!

    susanw28 (at) mindspring (dot) com

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  21. Runaway Bridal PlannerDecember 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    If I won, I've been wanting to read "The Help or Shatter Me.
    GFC: Runaway Bridal Planner
    runawaybridalplanner@hotmail.com

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  22. Randi MDecember 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! The books at the top of my list are Shatter Me and The Night Circus. :)

    Randi
    GFC: Randi M
    randi.wedekind at gmail.com

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  23. dookiepookiebearDecember 22, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    hmm i think id want lola and the boy next door.
    gfc dookiepookiebear
    dookiepookiebear(at)yahoo.com

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  24. MBRDecember 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    gfc follower heinzmom
    heinzmom at hotmail dot com

    not sure what i'd pick, it's so hard!

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  25. KimDecember 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    My book wish is The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon
    GFC: Stogner
    truebloodfan(at)rock(dot)com

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  26. April XDecember 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a GFC follower :) I'd pick Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

    aprilxu2222@gmail.com

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  27. Ana NorteDecember 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    GFC Ana Norte
    aluisanorte(at)uol(dot)com(dot)br

    +1 I would choose The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa

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  28. Courtney WyantDecember 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks a million for the giveaway

    cwyant3497@gmail.com

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  29. SavingsInSecondsDecember 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I hope you'll visit mine at savingsinseconds.blogspot.com As for the book I'd choose.....probably Anne of Green Gables or something else that I could read with my daughter.

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  30. eek031880@hotmail.comDecember 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I follow you via GFC.
    Username: eek031880

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  31. eek031880@hotmail.comDecember 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I would choose the book: Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk

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  32. BRN2SHOP9December 22, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    brn2shop9 at gmail dot com

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  33. brookea_2006December 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I'd choose Hate List by Jennifer Brown.

    GFC: brookea_2006
    email: brookea_2006 at yahoodotcom

    ReplyDelete
  34. nodizziesDecember 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I would choose Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough!

    GFC: nodizzies
    jadedlittlegirlx AT gmail DOT com

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  35. Celebrate WomanDecember 22, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    GFC Follower as Celebrate Woman
    discovery4 at mac dot com

    Would love any drama book!

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  36. Sophia RoseDecember 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks for participating in the hop and for the giveaway opportunity.

    GFC: Sophia Rose

    sophiarose1816@gmail.com

    I'd choose Hearts in Darkness.

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  37. elisDecember 22, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway

    Happy Holidays!! :)

    GFC elis t

    dancingG11@aol.com

    I'd choose any book from either Fighting Back by Cheryl Lanhm or Runaway by Cheryl Zack

    I not sure my email is associated with my profile

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  38. elinDecember 23, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway!
    GFC pinkflower
    I would like to buy either Finnikin of the Rocks or Matched.
    emilymeimei204 at yahoo dot com

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  39. latanya tDecember 23, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    gfc follower

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  40. latanya tDecember 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Some books I would like are
    L.A. Candy, Hit Reply, or Look Closey

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  41. Candie LDecember 23, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I am following your blog. We are looking for books to finish off the Pendragon series, or Son of Neptune. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. ebakerDecember 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    GFC: ebaker
    If I won I would love to win Ready, Player One or The Death Cure
    e(dot)baker219(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. Jude HendersonDecember 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks for the Giveaway!
    I would pick a Touch of Frost or All You Get Is Me :)

    Jude Henderson :))]
    JudeHnd@Gmail.com

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  44. Nay NayDecember 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    What a great giveaway!. GFC follower (Nay Nay)
    If I won I would get something from my way too long wish list. <^_^>
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    reneebennett35 at yahoo dot com

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  45. JudyDecember 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!! GFC follower-judy

    Passion-Lauren Kate
    Unlovable-Sherry Gammon

    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  46. AmandaDecember 23, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I would probably go with:
    The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley
    and/or
    Why I Let My Hair Grow Out by Morgan Rawlinson

    liforda(at)yahoo(dot)com
    GFC: Manda

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  47. CarrieDecember 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I would choose Legend!

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  48. TayteHDecember 23, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Well, I follow with TayteH, and I would Legend by Marie Lu, or Blessed by Cynthia Smith. :D
    thanks
    thunter_5@yahoo.com

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  49. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    GFC Moirae book reviews

    I'd like to win Love and Leftovers


    moiraethefatesATgmailDOTcom

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  50. ~April~December 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway...
    Not sure what book I would choose yet... But love anything with a hot vampire in it. lol...
    following GFC as aprilharvell
    ramblingsandadventures(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. HollyDecember 24, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would pick City of Bones!

    GFC (hhollyhal)
    hhollyhal at gmail dot com

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  52. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and happy holidays! If I win I would pick either Shattered Souls, Shatter Me, or Existence.
    Old GFC follower

    mpg12345(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  53. AshleySDecember 24, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway I'm dying to read Shatter Me, Remembrance, and Explosive Eighteen!

    ashleylittlehandprintsdaycare4@gmail.com

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  54. CherylDecember 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Not sure what books I would like yet, there are SO many! Fracture is for sure on my list!

    I follow you via GFC (sweepingtheusa)

    sweepingtheusa at gmail dot com

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  55. anmeDecember 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway!
    I am a GFC follower as melora brock
    melorabrock {at} gmail {dot} com

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  56. anmeDecember 24, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    If I were to win, I would get Unnatural Issue: An Elemental Masters Novel by mercedes lackey

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  57. Michelle @ Book BriefsDecember 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you so much for the giveaway and the chance to win.

    GFC- Michelle Adams

    chelle2006[@]aol.com

    id love to win

    1. soulscreamers volume 1
    2. shade or shift
    3. the gathering

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  58. Kara D.December 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    GFC - Kara DiDomizio

    I would love to win Divergent ^^

    supersonic182@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  59. MonaDecember 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    GFC(Mona Garg)

    monagargATyahooDOTcom

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  60. JenniferDecember 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    GFC jennifer
    jlkalman26 at gmail dot com

    There are many books i'd like to read. Some of them are: Bloodrose, Hallowed and Supernaturally.

    thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  61. LionessDecember 25, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    GFC R.
    cigam9[at]gmail[dot]com

    +1 I would choose Sabriel by Garth Nix ^.^

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  62. CricketDecember 25, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    GFC Cricket
    oh I would get Pandemonium, Hallowed, Bloodrose and so many options.

    lilcrickit at gmail dot com

    Thanks for the giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  63. Krystal LarsonDecember 25, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Thank you for the awesome chance to win! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom GFC Krystal Larson

    ReplyDelete
  64. HelenDecember 26, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    There are so many I want to read something witchy this way comes,bloodlines and anna dressed in blood to name a few
    helldog3 at aol.com

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  65. polDecember 26, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I am a book lover from Ga and should I win your drawing I would pick a book written about the amish, love these stories.
    thanks for sharing.
    Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)

    ReplyDelete
  66. June M.December 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thank you for the great giveaway!
    I hope you are having a great holiday season.
    GFC follower June M.
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  67. June M.December 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Some possible books I might get would be TO WED A WILD LORD by Sabrina Jeffries, LUCK OF THE DEVIL by Patricia Eimer, I, OMEGA by Kari Gregg
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  68. UnknownDecember 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    my book choices would be, tigers curse/quest/voyage or anna dressed in blood.

    GFC mommy0306
    Terri M
    oklahomamommy0306@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  69. ThePixieSprinklesDecember 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Now that they are all available in paperback, I am eager to start the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins!

    GFC ThePixieSprinkles

    pixiesprinkles@hotmail.com

    Thanks! =)

    ReplyDelete
  70. Tara WDecember 26, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I would pick The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong or Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake.
    GFC: Tara W
    mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

    ReplyDelete
  71. JuanaDecember 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC follower = Juana Esparza

    Book Choice: Elixir by Hilary Duff

    jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  72. Tiffany DrewDecember 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

    GFC follower Tiffany Drew

    I might choose The Replacement :)

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

    ReplyDelete
  73. Bookworm LisaDecember 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I would love to win and read Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn childs ke7yca at gmail dot com

    GFC follower

    ReplyDelete
  74. BookStacksOnDeckDecember 26, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I've been wanting to read Married With Zombies for awhile! <3
    gfc: bookstacksondeck
    bookstacksondeck[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  75. DonnaDecember 26, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Happy Holidays and thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to win Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King from the Book Depository!!
    GFC- The Happy Booker
    ahappybooker at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  76. littleangel_mwDecember 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I follow on GFC.
    gfc = littleangel_mw
    littleangel_mw at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  77. littleangel_mwDecember 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Book Depository :
    50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Science

    littleangel_mw at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  78. The Lovely ReaderDecember 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    If I win, I think I'll probably choose Touch Of Power by Maria V Snyder

    Happy Holidays and thanks for the contest!
    barbrafl737 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  79. The (Mis)Adventures of a College Book AddictDecember 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    GFC: Leigh Ann

    I'd love to win Legend or Sweet Venom
    insanityisnormal(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  80. AliciaDecember 26, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I really want Torment by Lauren Kate.

    aliciacald at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  81. MarieDecember 26, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I follow via GFC -- Marie

    I really want to get Clockwork Prince!

    marielay@gmail.cm

    ReplyDelete
  82. MicheleDecember 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway

    GFC Michele Luker

    i think I would pick the Scorpio Races

    jmluker at winco dot net

    ReplyDelete
  83. SpadesHighReadsDecember 26, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I would love for the chance to win 'IRON KNIGHT' by Julie Kagawa please ;0)
    Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!! I hope you have a safe and wonderful Holiday =) and I hope the coming New Year will be rewarding!!

    GFC Follower: SpadesHighReads
    TValeros18 AT gmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  84. LisaILJDecember 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would probably chose Sweetly by Jackson Pearce. thanks!

    GFC: LisaILJ

    leyser73 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  85. Unabridged BookshelfDecember 27, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway! I would choose either My soul to Steal or maybe Dearly, Departed depending on the price!

    GFC Unabridged Bookshelf

    unabridgedbookshelf(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  86. SarahSparrowDecember 27, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC follower SarahSparrow

    I might buy The Hunger Games.

    captainsarahsparrow at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  87. RickiDecember 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I might get Hunted by P.C. & Kristin Cast.
    GFC - rickimc
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  88. Monja BlueDecember 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Merry Christmas! I follow in GFC.
    Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful Mid-winter's Eve Blog Hop Giveaway!
    MonjaBlue(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  89. Monja BlueDecember 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    The Hunger Games, perhaps.
    Merry Christmas!
    Thanks for a chance to win your wonderful Mid-winter's Eve Blog Hop Giveaway!
    MonjaBlue(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  90. latishajeanDecember 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Thank you very much for this great giveaway!
    I hope you had a Merry Christmas !
    I would pick Shatter Me or Perfect Chemistry!
    GFC follower-latishajean
    Email subscriber
    tishajean@ charter.net

    ReplyDelete
  91. Linda HendersonDecember 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thank you so much for the excellent giveaway. I hope you are having a joyous and safe holiday season.

    GFC as seriousreader

    seriousreader at live dot com

    ReplyDelete
  92. Linda HendersonDecember 27, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    i would probably pick Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis or one of Carolyn Brown's Lucky series books.

    seriousreader at live dot com

    ReplyDelete
  93. Penny KathleenDecember 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC follower-Penny Kathleen

    I just got a new Kindle Fire for Christmas and I'm not sure what book(s)I'd choose yet, but I'll sure have fun shopping!

    pkbw28(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  94. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)December 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. My winning choice would be Out of a Clear Sky by Sally Hinchcliffe.

    ReplyDelete
  95. SpavDecember 27, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    I would choose Variant by Robison Wells.

    GFC follower: Spav

    spav05(AT)gmail(DOT)com

    ReplyDelete
  96. Shannon Jaymesmom GallagherDecember 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    GFC as shannon gallagher (no capitals)

    lovescrissangel at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  97. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC-Maria

    mariamusings at gmail dot com

    I would get The Clockwork Prince

    ReplyDelete
  98. brendajeanDecember 27, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Thanks for a great giveaway! I'd love to own Die for Me or Shatter Me:)

    bchild5 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  99. AEKZ2December 27, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    New GFC follower

    annettekz2@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  100. AEKZ2December 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I've been wanting to read 1Q84

    ReplyDelete
  101. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    GFC follower
    Clockwork Prince or Daybreak by Connor
    marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  102. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Following via GFC- Kelley Johnsen

    kelleynutrition at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  103. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! If I won I would like to get Blood rites, or On a Dark wing

    Best wishes for 2012

    ReplyDelete
  104. Chelsea RaffertyDecember 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Hmm I'm not sure what I'd pick :) There's so many, I'd have to check my books and see what I need :) I'd probably actually just pick a paranormal book of some sort :)

    new follower gfc Chelsea Rafferty
    swtlilangel4jc at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete

So... inquiring minds want to know: what do you think?