I started my Book Review Giveaway for two reasons: one, I wanted more people to read my reviews. Most bloggers I know bemoan the fact that even though book reviews are the main reason they blog, readers gravitate towards more “exciting” posts like memes, lists, giveaways, and discussions. Two, I wanted to put one of the books I’ve read each month in the hands of someone who’s really excited to read it. I stopped doing it because I just needed a break. Well, the break is over! Here’s how my giveaway works:
- Each month around the 15th, I’ll post the giveaway, featuring all the books I reviewed the previous month. (sort of like a wrap-up post, but with bonus content!)
- I’ll leave links to my reviews because I want you to read them if you haven’t!
- The giveaway will run for two weeks, until the end of the month, at which point I’ll randomly choose a winner.
- **Bonus: If I manage to post EIGHT reviews in a month, I will choose TWO winners! (That’s gonna be hard, my average is 6-7)
- The giveaway is INTERNATIONAL, provided The Book Depository ships to your country.
- No substitutions! If you win and you’ve already read the books, or you just don’t like the sound of any, then I suggest you don’t enter. This giveaway is pretty specific and this is one rule I’m strict with. I usually post a variety of books, both adult and YA, in lots of genres, so hopefully there will be something that interests you.
- I use Rafflecopter for my giveaways, and there are multiple ways to enter. You don’t have to have a Twitter account to participate!
Congrats to last month’s winner, Sammie B! Sammie chose The Girl in Red:-D
July was a really good month, even though I only reviewed six books, I loved all them except one, and that ONE is loved by just about everyone else but me:-D This month, I’m adding a short blurb for each book to whet your appetite. Here are my July books (click on the book titles to read the full review):
Wanderers by Chuck Wendig. The nitty-gritty: Thought-provoking, violent, and ultimately hopeful, Wanderers thrills and terrifies in equal measure.
Salvation Day by Kali Wallace. The nitty-gritty: A thrilling story set in space with elements of horror and mystery, well-drawn characters, and even a cautionary message or two.
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson. The nitty-gritty: Thought provoking, emotionally satisfying and unforgettable, Craig Davidson has written a coming-of-age story that delivers on multiple levels.
Velocity Weapon by Megan E. O’Keefe. The nitty-gritty: Ambitious in scope, with thrilling action and plenty of surprises along the way, Velocity Weapon was a blast from start to finish.
The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson. The nitty-gritty: Another strange and bloody tale, part horror, part sci-fi, and one hundred percent WTF.
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. The nitty-gritty: Decadent writing and lush imagery make this a feast for the senses, but as a story it didn’t quite work for me, I’m sad to say.
oooh, yaaas, giveaway! I’d love to win a physical copy of Salvation Day as I read an ebook!
“Which review book would you pick?” I think I might choose “Salvation Day”!
Happy Giveaway Day! Ive been wanting to get into The Wanderers, heard many good things, & want to see if I agree
I be glad ye linked to yer reviews because somehow I missed three of them! Inconceivable! Glad ye had a good reading month. I be struggling with the time war book too. I actually returned it to the library unfinished because I kept putting it down to read other things. I went back on the waitlist so I can finish it. All the five star ratings are confusing me so far. But maybe second time be the charm.
x The Captain
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I didn’t follow directions (cause I be a pirate!) – the molly southbourne book of course!
I’d be happy to get any of these books, but if I had to choose, I’d take the one you liked best (Wanderers). Your reviews always are helpful.
I love this idea! I would pick This Is How You Lose the Time War!
I’d choose “The Survival Of Molly Southbourne”, thank you for the chance!
These all look great! I’d probably choose This Is How You Lose the Time War, but I’m tempted by the Saturday Night Ghost Club too.
How fun. I think I’d go with Wanderers. Dying to read it!
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These are really neat little giveaways. Great idea!
Wanderers sounds amazing! I would enjoy reading it. Thank you
I don’t keep as current as a lot of people but my favorite book that I read in July was Half-Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls.
Thanks for the chance, I would choose Wanderers.
Definitely the Wanderers. Thanks for the chance. 🙂
I’d definitely choose Wanderers. It just sounds so good.
I think Wanderers would be the way to go. Even though I’ve already read it. It was that good.
I would choose Salvation Day! It’s hard to pick just one 🙂
Hi!! Thank you so much for this opportunity :):) I will love to read Salvation Day by Kali Wallace 🙂
The Wanderers is high on my list.
Lynn 😀
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The Saturday Night Ghost Club has been on my radar for awhile.
I’d definitely go for The Wanderers! This is a really cool giveaway.
I just wanted to pop in and say thank you so much. <3 You have no idea how excited I am to get my hands on The Girl in Red. xD
You've got some great choices this month! Your review of Wanderers is what made me want to read it in the first place, so I'm not sure whether I should thank you or curse you for adding to my TBR?! xD
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Loving these giveaways, Tammy! I would enter but my TBR is already huge. Will share though! 🙂
Thanks Lisa!
My choice would be Velocity Weapon – I’ve seen lots of good things and missed out on the ARC!
Awesome giveaway again, Tammy! I’d totally want a chance to get my hands on Wanderers after all that praise you gave for it in your review! 😀
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I’d choose Wanderers. Thanks for the chance!