The Pop Culture Junkie Birthday Bash Giveaway!

The Pop Culture Junkie Birthday Bash Giveaway is going on now over on Instagram!  

Check it out here.

Pitch Perfect Remix Blog Tour + Giveaway Sponsored by Pitch Perfect

In the era of Glee and with the resurgence of boy bands, Pitch Perfect hits all the right notes. What originally drew me to this movie's concept was my love of the TV show Glee, but what kept me was basically seeing stuff like this:

Hilarious right? You know how a lot of movie trailers give away the best parts? Well Pitch Perfect (in theaters 9/28 everywhere 10/5) definitely saved a lot for the movie. 

 I love the casting in this movie, you have a whole gaggle of hilarious women (including the scene stealing Rebel Wilson and the girl with the bangs-you will know her when you see her-I think she stole the whole movie!) and few great guys as well (HIMYM fans watch for the Ted Mosby lookalike!) Basically this movie was beyond hilarious and the singing was pitch perfect (hehe.)

In support of the movie I've curated a Pitch Perfect inspired playlist!

1. Brokenhearted-Karmin Whenever I hear this song I just can't sit still, love it! 2. Call Me Maybe-Carly Rae Jepsen I know, I know you are probably sick of this one but I am not! 3. Starships-Nicki Minaj Who doesn't need a little Nicki Minaj in their life. 4. Hang It Up-The Ting Tings This is a great one for when you are stuck in traffic. 5.Young Folks-Peter Bjorn and John Who doesn't wish they had thought of this song. 6. Don't You Want Me (Glee Cast Version) I love the energy in this song it makes me want to jump up and down for the entire song 7. Lloyd, I'm Ready to be Heartbroken-Camera Obscura Love the story behind this song and of course it's fun to sing along to! 8. Shake It Out-Florence + The Machine Florence can do no wrong in my mind. 9. Sweet Disposition-The Temper Trap This one just gives me chills! 10. I Follow Rivers-Lykke Li I play this one at work so often I make people groan 11. Young Blood-The Naked and Famous I just love the opening notes of this song.  12. My Love-The Bird and the Bee So sweet. 13. Don't You (Forget About Me)-Simple Minds Even before I saw the movie I knew this one had to be on my list and well hell, after seeing the movie it would just be wrong without it. One of my favorites.

What did you think of my playlist? What would you add?

Speaking of music, the Pitch Perfect soundtrack is amazing. Duh, since it's a movie about music it damn well better be amazing! I'm excited to see one of my favorite performances is on the soundtrack:

 

I'd definitely recommend this movie. You know it's good when you can't stop laughing and walk away with more than a handful of quotes. "By the way...do you want to see a dead body?" I'm definitely going to snap this one right up for my DVD collection when it's out!

Don’t forget to visit YourLifeafter25.com tomorrow 9/14 for the next stop on the PITCH PERFECT REMIX BLOG tour!

Get Pitch Slapped. Pitch Perfect is in theaters 9/28 and everywhere 10/5.

Facebook  I  Twitter  I  Official Website  I  Official Soundtrack

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 Interested in seeing the movie? 

I've got a giveaway to set up one lucky winner!  

One (1) winner will receive: 

- Pitch Perfect Official Soundtrack (CD)
- $25 Fandango Bucks

- Pitch Perfect T-Shirt
- Aca-Awesome Magnetic Poetry
- Plus Sunglasses, Ear Buds and more!

 

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

The giveaway will end September 20th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

*This post was sponsored by Pitch Perfect

GIVEAWAY: The Charley Bracelet: Brights Collection

In celebration of the launch of my etsy store, Pop Culture Junkie I'm going to be giving away a few of the pieces from my first collection, the Charley Bracelet Brights collection!

To see the entire collection click here.

Two (2) winners will receive:

-One Charley Bracelet of their choice from the Brights collection

 

Giveaway is open internationally

 

The Charley Bracelet is a cobra stitch bangle style bracelet. This versatile bracelet can be worn alone, or stacked (did someone say arm party?!). Make a statement or complete a outfit!

CUSTOMIZATION:

 

Please select your color! To see your choices click here.

Bracelets are made to approximately 8 inches and are created to slip snugly over your hand for a perfect fit on your wrist. There is no clasp on the standard bracelet so if you need a custom size or are concerned about the fit please a note in the Customization box.

See in detail how to measure your hand for the right fit.

If you are concerned about a fit I can add a clasp to your bracelet just leave a note in the Customization box.

Bracelets are created with a standard gold metal chain but if you prefer a silver metal chain just leave a note in the Customization box.

If no customization notes are made you will receive an approximately 8 inch long bracelet with a gold metal chain and no clasp.

CARE:
Avoid exposure to water or lotion to prevent tarnishing and unraveling.

 

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: 

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.
You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end August 28th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up. 
I will also email you so you know you have won.  

I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information. 

A Very Special Giveaway: Fashion Tape Shapes

 One thing I've always wanted to do on my blog is a bring another piece of my everyday life to you here. And today I get to do that in a form a giveaway. Today I'm giving away a product that I did the packaging design for! 

I work at Hollywood Fashion Secrets as their graphic designer. Recently we re-released an existing product (Special Occasion Tape) with a fun new package design and a new name, Fashion Tape Shapes. I'm really really proud of it, the packaging is super cute and fun to use! I'm hoping to be able to continue doing fun giveaways of products I've worked on in the future. Let me know if you like seeing this type of thing.

One (1) winner will receive:

-Fashion Tape Shapes

Giveaway open to US/CA mailing addresses only

Prize courtesy of Hollywood Fashion Secrets

Can you tell I'm excited with all the pictures lol!

 As a sign of respect, the red carpet is rolled out to welcome VIPs to those fancy galas. But life has a way of throwing in little snafus along the way to those soirees. How about the:

• Not-noticed-until-you’re-on-your-way fallen hem?
• The annoying slipping spaghetti strap?
• The buckling out décolletage of a strapless gown?

But you need never worry about them again with Secret No. 2, Fashion Tape Shapes™. Now you can face every occasion with cool confidence and poise with our award-winning array of specially designed 3M double-stick strips; including:

• Trapezoid shapes (4 pieces)-to keep the sides of strapless styles in place
• Curves (6 pieces)-for fronts of strapless styles
• Wide strips (6 pieces)-for heavier garments
• Skinny strips (8 pieces)-for shoe and spaghetti straps 

 If you like what you have seen check us out on website, facebook, twitter and pinterest.   

 

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: 

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.
You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end July 13th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up. 
I will also email you so you know you have won.  

I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information. 

 

Giveaway: Chopsticks

One (1) winner will receive:

-A copy of Chopsticks

-$10 iTunes gift card to experience the Chopsticks app

Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only

Prizing & samples courtesy of Penguin 

Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony and Rodrigo Corral

CHOPSTICKS was born out of the desire to tell a story with multiple medias, without losing the fundamental truths which make reading fiction an emotional human experience.

The novel’s digital format will still allow you to encounter the lives of Frank and Glory, the characters that fill the pages, but the additional videos, songs and digital links will create a new novel experience.

CHOPSTICKS is a novel, an app, a website. It is a collage of original drawings, objects, text, sounds, and video. It is a love story. It is a mystery. Read it. View it. Experience it.

Book Trailer:

App Demo:

Chopsticks Online: 

Website Chopsticks App

Here's how to enter:

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.
The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.
You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end April 2nd at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up. 
I will also email you so you know you have won.  

I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information. 

Giveaway: GCB Beauty Kit!

 Who's excited for GCB? I know I am! To celebrate the premiere I'm having a giveaway! P.S. I'm jealous of whomever wins, this is a great prize!

“Texify” yourself with a GCB Beauty Kit!

One (1) winner will receive a GCB Gift Bag filled with:
- Nail Polish
-Tweezerman Nail File
-Dual Lip Gloss
-Big Lash Mascara
-Faux Eyelashes
-Minimergency Kit
-Mini Designer Perfume

Prize pack valued at $55

Prizing courtesy of ABC

Check out a sneak peek!

 

GCB online:

Website - Facebook - Twitter

Visit www.GCBconfessions.com - Tweet #GCB to unlock exclusive content and be entered for a chance to win fabulous GCB prizes!

Here's how to enter:

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.
The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.
You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end March 5th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up. 
I will also email you so you know you have won.  

I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information. 

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins + A Chance to Win Lola

Unless you are living under a rock you probably have heard at least a little something about Anna and the French Kiss. Maybe how squee worthy St Clair is or how it is the best type contemporary fiction out there. And you know I'd definitely agree with all of that. It was just a fun book but not a fun book you'd just brush off and go on your way, a fun book that stays with you. If every book had just a little bit of Anna's magic that would be a dream come true.

I really adored the setting of this book, boarding school in Paris, can you say jealous? I know I can. It sets the stage for Anna and what a beautiful stage it is. And St Clair, what a sweet character. I really think this book could become a wonderful movie. All the lusting these kids do it's crazy!

I'm going to keep this review brief but I wanted to touch on the very few things that bothered me in the book, I thought Anna cried a bit too much, I mean yes she's a teen, far away from home and going through some emotional stuff, but still. Too much. And the way something played out (vague to avoid spoilers), I wasn't so happy with it, but oh well.

Luckily I've had the chance to read Stephanie Perkin's next book, Lola and the Boy Next Door, the companion to Anna and I like it even more! Ahh Stephanie Perkin's has a gift and I hope she never stops using it.

Anna and the French Kiss was released on December 2nd 2010
Genre: Young Adult
4.5/5 Stars
Review copy provided by the publisher

Speaking of Lola, I have an extra copy I want to give away to one of you!

Here's how to enter to be the winner of an ARC of Lola and the Boy Next Door !

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end August 17th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up.  I will also email you so you know you have won. I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information.  

GIVEAWAY: One Day Prize Pack

Anyone else really excited to see One Day. Truthfully I got the book awhile back and still haven't read it but I'm so excited by the concept of the book it's hard to believe it won't be at least a little awesome as a book and a movie!

Synopsis

Twenty years…two people. Directed by Lone Scherfig (director of “An Education,” Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture), the motion picture “One Day” is adapted for the screen by David Nicholls from his beloved bestselling novel One Day. After one day together – July 15th, 1988, their college graduation – Emma Morley (Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess of “Across the Universe”) begin a friendship that will last a lifetime. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground. For the next two decades, key moments of their relationship are experienced over several July 15ths in their lives. Together and apart, we see Dex and Em through their friendship and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along. As the true meaning of that one day back in 1988 is revealed, they come to terms with the nature of love and life itself.

In theaters August 19th.

Here's how to enter to 1 of 2 winners of the One Day prize pack!

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end August 1st at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up.  I will also email you so you know you have won. I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information.  

The prize pack includes:


*Autographed* copies of the book (movie tie-in edition, paperback, signed by David Nicholls)
Clear cosmetic case
Necklace
Moleskin Journal

 Prizing values: $30.95 per pack

Giveaway provided by Focus Features

 

 Official Website
Readers Guide
Novel Featurette:

Blog Tour: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Today I'm excited to welcome Nova Ren Suma, the author of Imaginary Girls! I've heard wonderful things about her book and can't wait to get my hands on a copy! The book was released on June 14th, here is a bit of information on the book:

Chloe's older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can't be captured or caged. When a night with Ruby's friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the dead body of her classmate London Hayes left floating in the reservoir, Chloe is sent away from town and away from Ruby.

But Ruby will do anything to get her sister back, and when Chloe returns to town two years later, deadly surprises await. As Chloe flirts with the truth that Ruby has hidden deeply away, the fragile line between life and death is redrawn by the complex bonds of sisterhood.

With palpable drama and delicious craft, Nova Ren Suma bursts onto the YA scene with the story that everyone will be talking about. 

On each blog tour stop Nova is sharing a secret about Imaginary Girls. Let's hear about Secret #2!

I’m here spilling secrets about my book Imaginary Girls. As the cover says, “Secrets never stay below the surface.” I guess not, because here’s another one bubbling up now…

Secret #2: I attempted—and failed—to write Imaginary Girls as a NaNoWriMo novel.

One year I needed a kick in the pants, so I signed up to write a novel in a month. It was November of 2007, and I decided to quickly draft my first YA novel for NaNoWriMo, aka National Novel Writing Month. That novel was an early, embryonic form of Imaginary Girls, and I gave those 1,667 words a day a solid try, even though my usual way of writing is to carefully carve and revise as I go. I got over 40,000 rough words in thirty days, which is miraculous for me, but that’s still not enough to “win” NaNoWriMo: You need 50,000. Still, it’s a good amount of words. The problem was that these words were terrifyingly bad. Awful. Cringe-worthy. In horror, I put the draft aside, unsure of how to fix it.

A few months later—when I could still barely bring myself to look at the NaNoWriMo draft—I was sitting in a café one morning before work and turned on my laptop only to find the screen ominously turn to rainbows and then go blank. Turns out my hard drive melted into nothingness and no data could be retrieved, not even by professionals. And guess what? I hadn’t backed up in months and the only place that novel existed was on my hard drive. Even if I’d wanted to revise the pages I’d written in a month, I couldn’t. They were gone forever. (Yes, I cried. Now I see it as a painful blessing. Also I now obsessively back up my computer and you should, too.)

So that’s why no words remain from my first attempt at writing Imaginary Girls. But I wanted to write the book so badly that I started over, from scratch, giving myself way longer than a single month to draft it, and now here we are.



And a few more goodies:


Book Trailer:

Book Sampler
Nova Ren Suma's website and twitter

And last but not least, a giveaway!

Here's how to enter to the winner of a signed finished copy of Imaginary Girls!

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end July 5th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up.  I will also email you so you know you have won. I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information. 

Giveaway: 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

In celebration of the paperback release and launch of the 13 Reasons Why website I have a giveaway for you!

Penguin launched the 13RW Project at www.13RWProject.com as a place for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why to record their thoughts, stories, videos and photos relating to the book, and to view what other readers from all across the country have shared. Each review is logged on a map to show the many locations that viewers are posting from, and all content is shareable through Facebook and Twitter.

Here is a little about the book if you are unfamiliar: 


Thirteen Reasons Why is the story of a girl named Hannah Baker who takes her own life. But before she does, she records several cassette tapes explaining why and sends them to the people she feels pushed her toward that decision. The story is told from the point of view of Clay Jensen who spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah’s voice as his guide. He becomes a first-hand witness to Hannah’s pain, and learns the truth about himself—a truth he never wanted to face.

The anti-bullying anthem was published in hardcover in October 2007 by Razorbill, and quickly became a word-of-mouth favorite among teenaged readers with fans claiming, “This book changed my life.” The novel has been on the New York Times children’s hardcover bestseller list for 65 weeks, foreign rights have been sold into 30 countries and it has been acquired by Universal Pictures and will star Selena Gomez.

I'll admit I have had the book for years but have been a little afraid to read it. I know my reaction to it will be really strong and I'm not sure if I'm ready for it yet. From what I've heard this book is amazing though!

Here's how to enter to be 1 of 2 winners of the paperback!

Fill out the entry form here.

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

You must be 13 years or older to enter this contest.

The giveaway will end June 27th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

I'm asking for your address straight up.  I will also email you so you know you have won. I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information.

Giveaway: Random Boxes of Books

Hey everyone! I somehow found it within my self to clear out a few books (trust me you can't even see the dent) and I wanted to pass them onto some people here that might enjoy them!

Basically I grabbed the boxes I had and fit as many books as I could into them by category. The 3 boxes are:

Middle Grade arcs (14 books)
Young Adult arcs (10 books)
Harlequin titles (22 books)

I'm also going to ask for your address straight up when entering so I can get them out right away.  I will also email you so you know you have won. I will delete the spreadsheet once I have got the winner's information.

I just know that three of you will make great homes for these books!

Here's how to enter to be one of 3 winners!!

Fill out the giveaway entry form here. OVER
 

Entries left in the comments of this post will not be counted.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

You must be 13 years or older to enter this specific contest.

The giveaway will end May 16th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Blog Tour: So Much Closer by Susane Colasanti

Today I'm excited to welcome back Susane Colasanti who's latest book So Much Closer was released on May 3rd. I'm really excited for this book of hers because is it just me or does the premise give a off a bit of a Felicity vibe, my all time favorite show!

Here is the book summary:

When Brooke's crush, Scott, moves from their suburban town to New York City, she decides to follow him there. Living with her formerly estranged dad and adapting to a new school are challenging, and things go from bad to worse when Brooke learns that Scott already has a girlfriend. But as she builds her new life, Brooke begins to discover a side of herself she never knew existed. And as she finds out, in the city that never sleeps, love can appear around any corner... 

During the So Much Closer tour Susane is sharing a bit about some of the places that are featured or mentioned in the book! Take it away Susane!

Greetings, friendly neighbors!  I’m stoked to share some of the inspiration for my fifth book, So Much Closer.

Realistic fiction is my thing.  I like incorporating details inspired by my own experiences to make my books feel as realistic as possible.  So Much Closer takes place in my neighborhood, the West Village. I had lots of fun including my fave New York City places and things in this book.  For my blog tour, we thought it would be fun to share some of them with you.  So here we go!

9.  Strawberry Fields

There’s a place in Central Park where Beatles fans go to remember John Lennon.  They bring guitars.  They sing Beatles songs.  They leave flowers and cards for John on a tile mosaic that says Imagine.  That place is called Strawberry Fields.  And tons of people gather there every single day.

Strawberry Fields is located in a little clearing across from the Dakota, where John Lennon lived.  It’s an intense place where people from all around the city go to worship at the altar of their musical religion.  To honor the memory of John Lennon, I wanted to include a scene at Strawberry Fields in So Much Closer.  I also thought it would be funny for one of the characters to be singing all loudly even though he can’t sing.  Plus, I brought back a character from one of my previous books readers told me they wanted to see more of.  I hope you approve!

This book also has a really great book trailer, it is simple and sweet but definitely leaves you wanting to read the book I think!



Also the Susane Colasanti Sampler has been updated with a excerpt of So Much Closer and a Q & A with Susane. To learn more visit Susane Colasanti's website.

And I also have a giveaway for you today!

Here's how to enter to win a signed finish copy of So Much Closer!

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S.

The giveaway will end May 26th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

**Prize provided by the publisher**

Blog Tour: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

Amazon.com:

Beth and Jennifer know their company monitors their office e-mail. But the women still spend all day sending each other messages, gossiping about their coworkers at the newspaper and baring their personal lives like an open book. Jennifer tells Beth everything she can't seem to tell her husband about her anxieties over starting a family. And Beth tells Jennifer everything, period.

When Lincoln applied to be an Internet security officer, he hardly imagined he'd be sifting through other people's inboxes like some sort of electronic Peeping Tom. Lincoln is supposed to turn people in for misusing company e-mail, but he can't quite bring himself to crack down on Beth and Jennifer. He can't help but be entertained-and captivated- by their stories.

But by the time Lincoln realizes he's falling for Beth, it's way too late for him to ever introduce himself. What would he say to her? "Hi, I'm the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you." After a series of close encounters and missed connections, Lincoln decides it's time to muster the courage to follow his heart . . . even if he can't see exactly where it's leading him.

Written with whip-smart precision and charm, Attachments is a strikingly clever and deeply romantic debut about falling in love with the person who makes you feel like the best version of yourself. Even if it's someone you've never met. 

 

It's kind of funny that I originally was attracted to this book because part of it was told through emails. I thought it would be a fun book but it turned out to be one of my all time favorite books, and actually I'm pretty sure my #1 favorite of all time. (I don't joke around with favorites I think I've had maybe 6 in my life?)

Let's talk a little about the plot, so yes, there are those emails I was talking about between 2 friends Jennifer (who is married) and Beth (who has a long term boyfriend). Now we get to read these emails because it is Lincoln's job to monitor the emails at the newspaper they all work at and his portion of the story is told through I guess you would call it narrative? Emails with questionable content for whatever reason (flagged words etc), go to Lincoln and he is supposed to crack down on the offenders. I bet you are thinking "Say what, that's a crazy job!" And while it is, it makes a little more sense because the book takes place in 1999. So after reading a bunch of their emails Lincoln starts to feel weird about contacting them about their conduct but can't seem to stop reading their emails and ends falls for Beth in the process.

Lincoln is sort of lost in his path through life, he's gone to school A LOT, lives with his mother still (he's in his late 20s), is sort of shy and is still really affected by his one major relationship he had in his life. Basically he's a really sweet guy but no one but his small group of friends would know it and at first I don't think we the reader do either. In a lot of ways it kind of creeps me out how much I related to and understand Lincoln. And that's one thing I really loved about this book, of many. 

The way the story evolves just hit all the right notes for me, seeing Lincoln starting to better himself for a woman he doesn't even really know, seeing Beth really decide what to do about her relationship... I really can't put into words how just right and wonderful this book is. It made me laugh, giggle and literally cry tears of joy over the ending of this book. I was so invested in the story. There are some wonderful twists and nuances I'm dying to tell you about but it's so much more fun if you read it yourself!

And oh that ending, talk about perfect, I finally realized, reading the ending, Attachments reminded me a lot of one of my favorite movies Amelie (the plot, the magic, the wonderful ending just so many things). 

 

I read the book about a month ago over about 2 super busy days (every time I was at home I was reading) and whenever I think of it or mention it my heart literally leaps, I know that sounds super cheesy but I mean it. There is no way I can do this book justice so if you are at all intrigued do yourself a favor and check it out! I try not to tell people flat out, read this book, but seriously READ THIS BOOK!

 

Attachments was released on April 14th

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

5/5 Stars

Review copy provided by publisher for blog tour

And luckily enough I have the chance to give one of you a copy of this book!

Here's how to enter to be the winner of the Attachments:

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S. and Canada only.

The giveaway will end May 19th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Entries left in the comments of this blog post will not be counted, please fill out the giveaway entry form.

**Prize provided by the publisher **

Giveaway: Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe

Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe was a YA Paranormal I really enjoyed (see my review here) and it is coming out in paperback tomorrow, the paperback includes bonus material that wasn't available with the hardcover, such as a couple of deleted scenes featuring two ghosts who didn't make the final cut for the finished book! The author has been kind enough to give one of you a signed paperback!

Amazon.com:

Cass McKenna much prefers ghosts over “breathers.” Ghosts are uncomplicated and dependable, and they know the dirt on everybody . . . and Cass loves dirt. She’s on a mission to expose the dirty secrets of the poseurs in her school. But when the vice president of the student council discovers her secret, Cass’s whole scheme is threatened. So when Tim asks her to help him contact his recently deceased mother, Cass reluctantly agrees. As Cass becomes increasingly entwined in Tim’s life, she’s surprised to realize he’s not so bad—and he needs help more desperately than anyone else suspects. Maybe it’s time to give the living another chance. . . .

Here's how to enter to be the winner of the signed paperback of Give Up the Ghost:

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open worldwide

The giveaway will end April 25th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Entries left in the comments of this blog post will not be counted, please fill out the giveaway entry form.

**Prize provided by the author**

Check out the book trailer!

Giveaway: Jane Eyre prize pack!

Mia Wasikowska (“Alice in Wonderland”) and Michael Fassbender (“Inglourious Basterds”) star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga (“Sin Nombre”). In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is clear that the isolated and imposing residence – and Mr. Rochester’s coldness – have sorely tested the young woman’s resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. She must now act decisively to secure her own future and come to terms with the past that haunts her – and the terrible secret that Mr. Rochester is hiding and that she has uncovered…

Here's how to enter to be one of two winners of the Jane Eyre prize pack.

The prize includes:

·         Soundtrack sampler
·         Bookmark
·         Journal
·         Pencil
·         Copy of the book [movie tie-in edition]

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S. only.

The giveaway will end March 28nd at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Entries left in the comments of this blog post will not be counted, please fill out the giveaway entry form.

**Giveaway is sponsored by Focus Features**

Jane Eyre started playing in theaters on March 11th, check out a sneak peek of the movie for reading groups below!




Reading Group Guide
Movie's Official Website
Jane Eyre GoodReads Challenge

Giveaway: Lost & Found by Shaun Tan

A collection of three jaw-dropping stories: THE RED TREE, THE LOST THING, and THE RABBITS, by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Shaun Tan.

A girl finds a bright spot in a dark world. A boy leads a strange, lost creature home. And a group of peaceful creatures loses their home to cruel invaders. Three stories, written and illustrated by Shaun Tan, about how we lose and find what matters most to us.

Never widely available in the U.S., these tales are presented in their entirety with new artwork and author's notes.

Here's how to enter to be one of two winners of Lost and Found.

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S. only.

The giveaway will end March 22nd at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Entries left in the comments of this blog post will not be counted, please fill out the giveaway entry form.

**Prize provided by marketing firm**

Here is the trailer for the Academy Award nominated short film based on Shaun Tan's story the Lost Thing.

Shaun Tan's website

Giveaway: Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg

Lizzie Bennet, who attends Longbourn Academy on scholarship, isn't exactly interested in designer dresses and expensive shoes, but her best friend, Jane, might be—especially now that Charles Bingley is back from a semester in London. Lizzie is happy about her friend's burgeoning romance, but less than impressed by Will Darcy, a pompous jerk who looks down on the middle class. So imagine Lizzie's surprise when Will asks her to the prom! Will Lizzie's pride and Will's prejudice keep them apart? Or are they a prom couple in the making? From Elizabeth Eulberg comes a very funny, completely stylish prom season delight of Jane Austen proportions.

Here's how to enter to be one of two winners of Prom and Prejudice.

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the U.S. only.

The giveaway will end January 25th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Entries left in the comments of this blog post will not be counted, please fill out the giveaway entry form.

**Prize provided by marketing firm**

Author's Facebook Page

Blog Tour: The Icing on the Cake by Alison Kent (True Vows)

Amazon.com:

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match . . . dot com! An online dating service is not Michelle Snow's idea of how to find love, but when the Big 3-0 hits, Michelle decides she has nothing to lose since she hasn't brought a date home in ten years, she's professionally burned out, and her climb up the corporate ladder has come at the expense of abandoning her sweet dream: to own a boutique cupcakery.

Todd Bracken, early thirties and a successful technology consultant, isn't exactly a player after being off the market for ten years, and pours himself into his dual passions of martial arts and home-sweet-home renovations. Only there's no one to come home to so he decides to give Match.com a try. Todd isn't so sure the Internet dating scene is his thing—until a message pops up in the wee hours on a weekend night: 'I like your smile.' Todd likes—a lot—the whole package that glides into a French bistro in Washington, D.C.

It's serious mojo-at-first-sight but there's a glitch: Todd and Michelle live in different cities. Will love find its way in the digital age with a 'You've Got Mail' courtship when video cam kisses just aren't enough? And when Todd challenges Michelle to not only go for her dream but let him share it, will they be able to make it happen together despite obstacles more plentiful than a shower of rainbow sprinkles? 

Ever since I heard about the True Vows series (the first reality-based romance series) last Spring I have been so excited about the concept! Taking a real life love story and turning it into a book, how cool! I would love to find out more about how the books were written, did the authors interview the couples. read interviews with them, how much is straight from the couple and how much is the author's addition, I just love the concept!

And specifically with The Icing on the Cake which deals with Michelle's dreams of opening up a cupcake bakery, I mean what's not to love about CUPCAKES! Michelle and Todd meet via match.com. I sort of figured there would be a bit more in the book about online dating but they meet up face to face pretty quickly and the whole internet relationship thing is very short lived.

Like a lot of the romance novels I've read, I love that The Icing on the Cake switches between both Michelle and Todd's perspectives, I felt like I got to know them both equally that way. And the story is rather sweet, you can tell they are both genuinely caring people and since this is about real people, I love knowing these two are really out there living their life together! One of my favorite passages is about a tour of bakeries that Todd puts together in New York City for Michelle, I am happy to say I have been to two of their stops, delicious!

But, since this is based on a real life couple, the ups and downs and excitement you find in all stories is sort of softened, nothing really that shocking happens, they both have their own personal struggles and triumphs but I guess I could have used a little more zing in one way or another.

Overall a sweet book from what looks to be a very promising series of books!

The Icing on the Cake was released on September 14th 2010
Genre: Reality-Based Contemporary Romance
3.5/5 Stars
ARC picked up at BEA

I also have the opportunity to give away the entire 3 set series (The Icing on the Cake, Hard to Hold, and Meet Me in Manhattan!
To read about the series click here.

Here is how to enter!

Fill out the giveaway entry form here.

The giveaway is open to addresses within the US and Canada only, and no PO Boxes. 

The giveaway will end November 29th at 6:59 pm Central Time.

Entries left in the comments of this blog post will not be counted, please fill out the giveaway entry form.

**Prize provided by the publisher**

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