I realized a few days ago that there are more books in my house than I have room for, thanks to my own book addiction and also to the advanced reading copies (ARCs) I get for reviewing for the Historical Novel Society.
In honor of my 35th birthday today, I’m giving away 35 books. I tried to group them into logical categories, so that means seven people will win packs of five books. Here’s what you could win:
Fantasy pack
Group 1: Fantasy
- The Falconer by Elizabeth May
- Dreams of Gods and Monsters (Book 3 of a trilogy) by Laini Taylor (personalized to me, but autographed)
- Netherworld by Lisa Morton
- The Water Witch (Fairwick Chronicles #2) by Juliet Dark
- Longinus by Steven Maines (personalized to a stranger, but autographed)
Mystery pack
Group 2: Mystery
- Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron (A Jane Austin mystery) (ARC)
- Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood (A Phryne Fisher mystery)
- The Prioress’ Tale by Margaret Frazer
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishigurd
- Heat Wave by Richard Castle (audio book)
Chick lit/romance pack
Group 3: Chick Lit/Romance
- Living Single by Holly Chamberlin
- Once Upon a Kiss by Jayne Fresina (ARC)
- How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days by Laura Lee Guhrke
- The Quilted Hearts Omnibus by Mona Hodgson
- Cocktails for Three by Madeleine Wickham
Historical Fiction Pack 1
Group 4: Historical Fiction (Group 1)
- Boudicca: Dreaming the Eagle by Manda Scott
- The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell
- Perfiditas by Allison Morton
- The Amber Treasure by Richard Denning
- The Secret History by Stephanie Thornton
Historical Fiction Pack 2
Group 5: Historical Fiction (Group 2)
- Mary Called Magdalene by Margaret George
- The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George
- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
- Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman
- The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier
Historical Fiction Pack 3
Group 6: Historical Fiction (Group 3)
- The Virgin’s Lover by Phillippa Gregory
- The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
- The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
- The King’s Daughter by Barbra Kyle
- Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir
Non-fiction Pack
Group 7: Non-Fiction
- The Druids by Ronald Hutton
- The Mysteries of Avalon by August Hunt
- The Celts by Jean Markale
- Christianity and Paganism in the 4th – 8th Centuries by Ramsey MacMullen
- The Rise of Western Christendom by Peter Brown
Some of these books are brand new, some are gently used only by me, and some came from book fairs but are in good condition. All you have to do to win one group is complete the Rafflecopter link. (You’ll tell me your order of preference of the groups in the comments below, but you have to use the Rafflecopter for your entry to count.) There are more ways to get additional entries there, too. I’m keeping the contest open for a week, so you have plenty of time to enter. I’ll announce winners here sometime after September 3. Good luck!
PS – My goal is to be able to give away my own books next year!
wow, thanks so much for your generous giveaway, and happy birthday!
1st choice= #5
2nd choice = #6
3rd choice= #4
4th choice = #2
5th choice = #7
You’re welcome and thank you! Good luck!
my last favorite book I read: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage, by Murakami. I love everything by Murakami, too long to explain why here, you will have to come and read my review, posted on Monday. Great book for readers who have not yet anything by him
I will go read that. Thanks!
1- Historical Fiction group #3
2- Group 1 Fantasy
3- Historical Fiction #2
4- Group 2 Mystery
5-Historical Fiction 1
6-Nonfiction
7-Group 3
Got it! (you got caught in my spam filter, but I rescued your entry!) Good luck!
Wow, great stuff. I enjoy your HNS reviews, too!
Thank you, ma’am!
Woops. I guess I’m doing this backwards. Here’s my order of preference for entry:
2: mystery
7: nonfiction
1: fantasy
3: romance
6: hist fic 3
4: hist fic 1
5: hist fic 2
Thanks for the opportunity!
You’re welcome! Good luck!
Yay! Can I enter? My preference would be.
1. Fantasy
2. Hist Fic 1
3. Hist Fic 2
4. Hist Fic 3
5. Chick Lit
6. Non-Fiction
7. Mystery
Of you course you can! I’m picking the names now… Good luck!
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Now this is what you call a GIVE AWAY!
Happy birthday Nicole!
As for books OMG… how to choose how to choose… it wouldn’t matter; gimme gimme!
You are so easy! I’m going to pick in just a few minutes. Good luck!
Happy birthday! How do you give away presents, for your own birthday? 🙂 And books are the best.
My choices:
Group 6
Group 4
Group 1
Group 2
Group 5
Group 7
Group 3
Have a great night!
Thank you! I’m just about to pick the winners. Good luck!
Noooo, it’s over. aww… such great lots!
If there are any left once I pick winners, I’ll let you know. You may still luck out!
There was one lot left, so you win! I’ll email you for your address!
Whoot! *\owo/* The lot that’s meant to be. E-mail showed up great, I’ll reply to it now. Thank you!