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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Giveaway: The Hunger Games and Double Identity

I thought I'd do a giveaway in time for the beginning of fall, also timing it so that there's enough of a break before I do a Halloween giveaway.
Since this is my first giveaway, there's going to be the option of getting more entries. (Since I'm not firmly established in the book blog world just yet. :)

The first book for the giveaway is.....

The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins

This is a hardback copy in perfect condition, bought when it was still 'just out'. Stephenie Meyer had just posted her review of it, so I decided to try it out. My review of it is here. It's graded a little low, but I think that's a personal preference, not a reflection on the writing. So many people are giving away copies of Catching Fire, I thought some people might want a copy of Hunger Games.



The second book for the giveaway (and so you have a choice), is...

Double Identity, by Margaret Haddix

This is also a hardback copy in perfect condition, but it is by Scholastic, so it's got the red logo on the spine.
I read this book about a year ago, but have never reviewed it. Just remember it's for juvenile readers - and if there's one thing Haddix excels at, it's that she completely tailors her books for the appropriate age group. You can read the synopsis at fantastic fiction here.


Ok...now, how do you enter?
Leave a comment, with a way to contact you. Also let me know which book you'd pick, and if you can't have your first choice, if you'd still be interested in the other one.

For more entries:
+2 if you were already a follower
+1 for becoming a follower
+1 for each time you post about me on your blog. (i.e. sidebar, blogpost, etc.) Leave a link and tell me where to look.
+1 For commenting on the Hunger Games review - tell me what YOU thought of the book and why. I realize most people really love this book, of course, but tell me why, and don't worry about offending me - I'm harsh on my book reviews, that's all.
+2 For writing a review on The Red Necklace, by Sally Gardner and emailing it to me [rae_sunshine4(at)yahoo.com] - then next week we'll post a multiple-review of the book, including Trackgeek's. (finally) You don't have to include a synopsis.

The contest ends October 1st, but I won't tally up and choose one until the 2nd, when I get online and figure it all out. and P.S. Yes, this time we will ship internationally, but I can't guarantee that for all our future giveaways.
Thanks!

29 comments:

Angiegirl said...

Great idea for a first giveaway! No need to enter me but I tweeted about it.

Meg said...

What a great giveaway! My first choice would be The Hunger Games but I am still interested in Double Identity as well. Thanks for the chance to win it!

+1 - New Follower
+1 - Commenting on Hunger Games review

Megan
Megala872@aol.com

okbolover said...

wonderful giveaway! I would love a copy of Double Identity. If that's taken I wouldn't mind Hunger Games, I've heard a lot about that book.

thanks!

sensitivemuse at gmail dot com

The Book Vixen said...

Awesome first giveaway! I just got Catching Fire and would love to win The Hunger Games.

+1 new follower
+1 sidebar link
http://thebookvixen.blogspot.com


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Sab H. said...

I'd love to be entered! Great giveaway.
I'd be interested in Hunger Games, thanks!

crystalreviews[at]gmail.com

Addicted Book Reader said...

I would love to win the Hunger Games! I have heard so many great things about it, thanks!
+1 new follower
+1 sidebar
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~Adrienne
adrienne2093 at comcast dot net

Sheere said...

Awesome giveaway! And its internationally thanks you!
I'd love to enter to both books, but I prefer the hunger games.

+1 for becoming a follower
+1 sidebar
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+1 tweeted
http://twitter.com/Sheeredry/status/4352460083
+1 commenting on the Hunger Games
http://twoandahalfbooklovers.blogspot.com/2009/09/hunger-games-by-suzanne-collins.html?showComment=1253829777323#c43405087587385618

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Jennifer said...

Cool giveaway! I'd be interested in The Hunger Games :)

saihitei AT gmail DOT com

Froggy said...

+1 comment, email, book preference
froggarta@gmail.com
Please enter me. My first choice is Hunger games because I haven't read it yet...and yes I would still be interested in my second choice.

+1 for becoming a follower

+1 for each time you post about me on your blog - sidebar under contests

The contest ends October 1st, but I won't tally up and choose one until the 2nd, when I get online and figure it all out. and P.S. Yes, this time we will ship internationally, but I can't guarantee that for all our future giveaways.

Thanks!
Froggy
froggarita@gmail.com
http://froggaritavillesbookcase.blogspot.com
A Blog with Bite!
http://blogwithbitereviews.blogspot.com

nomadreader said...

I'd love to win!

+1 for becoming a follower (RSS)

Taschima Cullen said...

ME!!!!!!!!!!

New follower!

Kate said...

I would love to win Hunger Games, and would still be interested in the other book.

+2 if you were already a follower

neverendingshelf@gmail.com

Llehn said...

My first pick is Double Identity but I would still be interested in Hunger Games.

I'm now a follower.

I commented on your Hunger Games post.

lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

Nancye said...

+1 I'd be happy with either book
+1 I am a new follower
+1 Tweet! Tweet!

http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/4437145379

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

elnice said...

Great interview. I would like to read either book, but hunger games would be my first choice.

+2 already a follower
+1 sidebar post @ http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/

Wierd, I though I entered this before, but I don't see my entry, the post has been on my sidebar for a few days at least? Anyways, here's my entry

Hirsche Family said...

My first pick would be Double Identity. I already own Hunger Games. I enjoyed both books.

+1 I am now an official follower of your blog.

+1 I have had a link to your blog on my blog since day one!

Kristen said...

I'd love to be entered for Double Identity (Since I own Hunger Games). +2 for being a follower already. :)

bittahsweetharmony@yahoo.com

A Bookshelf Monstrosity said...

Great giveaway!

I would enjoy either book.

+1 new follower
+1 posted this on my blog.

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Diane said...

great giveaway; i am a new follower. Hunger Games would be my ist choice:

bibliophilebythesea AT gmail DOT com

Jessica Secret said...

The Hunger Games please! It's one of my favorites and I don't have copy yet.

+1 I now follow you.
+1 Sidebar at: shutupimreading.blogspot.com

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Sherry Salach said...

I love Hunger Games. I'm a new follower and I have posted a comment on your review. I would prefer to win Hunger Games, but I will take any book worth a read! Awesome first contest!

2 entries Total

Sherry
ssalach88(at)gmail(dot)com
flippingpagesforallages.blogpot.com

April said...

+1 for becoming a follower (OMG not enough geologists out there - my boyfriend is a geologists so you are awesome in my book!)

I already own Hunger Games but would take Double Identity.

I doubt you would count this for extra entries, but over the summer I wrote a review of the Red Necklace. If you want to link it, or use it that's fine, just credit. Here is the review link: http://readingisthespiceoflife.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-of-red-necklace-by-sally-gardner.html

email is booksandwine[@]gmail.com

Rocs said...

I would love to own a copy of Hunger Games pretty please. Hope I'm not to late with this entry.
rocs.at.abmae@gmail.com
of if its easier you can reach me at my blog
wordsthatfly.blogspot.com
Thanks!

Shooting Stars Mag said...

I would LOVE to read the hunger games but i wouldn't mind either.

+1 I'm a new follower

lauren
lauren51990 at aol dot com

Kiara said...

Hi! Thanks for this international contest! My e-mail address is kiara.dg(at)gmail.com

+1 New Follower
+1 Sidebar HERE
+1 Twitter HERE
+1 Tumblr HERE

I would love to win Double Identity, because I already own The Hunger Games.

-Kiara

Jenny N. said...

My first choice would be The Hunger Games as I've heard that it is good but havent read it yet.

+1 Became a follower
+1 Commented on review

jen4777[at]hotmail.com

xox friends said...

:o The Hunger Games! I haven't read it and I've always wanted to. Please enter me :)

+1 becoming a follower
+1 posted the link on the sidebar at http://endlessbooks.livejournal.com

Justine
justeena_25(at)yahoo(dot)ca

alastaircookie said...

Awesome giveaway! Both books look lovely- but my first choice would probably be The Hunger Games! ;)


+1 for becoming a follower
+1 For commenting on your HR review- (And I just want to say that I love it when reviewers tell me the positive and the negative aspects of books!)

And BTW, I really love your 'half'- he is absolutely adorable!!!! Thanks so much and i hope you have a great day! ;D

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