TGIF at GReads! {20}

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Fiktshun

TGIF at GReads! is a weekly feature created to re-cap the week’s posts and to propose a question to followers.

This week’s question is…

A Blogger is Born: What made you decide to start your very own book blog?

Since I’ve been blogging for just over a year-and-a-half I may have talked about this once or twice or fifty million times. Sorry for those of you who’ve already heard this story.

And since I’ve already mentioned it on occasion I will try to tell it in a different way. Though I wish I was a cartoonist then I could just tell it in funny pictures….

Oh, and I’ll be talking about Fiktshun, not My Reading Pile. The reason I started this blog is actually pretty simple – I bought the domain when I didn’t want someone to buy it and take away SEO from Fiktshun’s “My Reading Pile” posts. I decided to start it as a blog when I saw a pretty premium template that Parajunkee was selling and would customize. And yes, I killed my own SEO on the other blog by blogging on this one. Serves me right.

But why did I start Fiktshun? For totally selfish, greedy reasons. Well, not when I originally started it, but that was when it was supposed to be more of a short story writing blog with a few reviews thrown in until I could figure out what to write… or remember how to.

But in November 2010 I had a clear intent – well, at least for a day – to start Fiktshun as a blog where I’d review books. I had no idea there were things called “book blogs” when I started out. But, there was this super slim chance to be a beta reader for Amanda Hocking’s Torn, the second book in her Trylle trilogy. And the idea of getting to read a book early, by an author I had recently discovered and became mildly obsessed over, was so freaking awesome.

All I had to do was read the book, share my thoughts with the author and write a review and post it on my blog.

Yeah, I’d dust off that old blog, slap a new template on it, re-Google “how to write a review” if it meant getting a chance to read her book early. And she picked me! I was floored. I may have screamed. A LOT. Loudly.

And once that review was up, I thought to myself – why not keep it going? Take it one day at a time. And why not try to see what other books are out there that I could possibly beta read. I had no idea about ARCs at the time. I had gotten so excited by reading that early book that it made me hopeful that I could eventually figure out how to write reviews, and possibly actually like doing it.

But I instantly knew I had to come up with something to fill the gaps between reviews, because I wasn’t that avid a reader. So I thought, what better way to fill the gaps than to talk about books. So, “Book Watch” and “Random Thoughts” were born.

I had a lot of fun doing all these things in the early days. And while my motivation became all about sharing my thoughts on books with others, sharing my love of reading with others and sharing books that I have with others, in those early days my motivation wasn’t quite as altruistic.

Yes, it was solely my love of reading a book super early that motivated my decision to blog. And to keep blogging during those early days. I’m not ashamed of it. I’m not an ARC grabber. I actually receive very few except from trades.

But I have (almost) always been and will continue (hopefully) to be an avid reader. First and foremost. And as a reader I will always, always, always love the chance to read something ages before the rest of the reading population get their hands on it. And I will, to my dying day, love the idea of not having to wait until release date to read a book or continue a series that I love.

I had no inspiration from other book blogs or motivation to blog because of them, because I didn’t know they existed until after the fact. My motivation was all about the books. And possibly just a little bit about the authors once I found out that my favorite authors – aside from Stephen King – were on Twitter.

And yes, it makes me totally giddy that my very first official review as a blogger is the very first one that made it into a book that I can walk into a bookstore and buy.

Anyway ….

Whether you participate in this meme or not, I’d love to hear what got you started with your blog! Were you motivated by your love as a reader to possibly get to read something early? Were you enticed by the community spirit? Or did you just want to share your thoughts with others?

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DWW: The Book I Would Commit a Crime For

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Fiktshun

Desperately Wanting Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee’s View. It’s not only for releases we’re waiting on, but for releases we want to buy or own and haven’t yet read.

I decided to wait for this week’s topic and I absolutely love it. I’m so glad I waited! While there are a quite a few books I’d commit a crime for – yes, books CAN lead to a life of crime – there were four that instantly came to mind. One I just so happen to have, one I’m hoping to get real soon, one that isn’t titled yet, but there was one that topped that list. And it is…

Title: Before I Wake
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Pub. Date: June 26, 2012
Pages: 352
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Goodreads description: SPOILER-Y

I died on a Thursday-killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul. The good news? He didn’t get it. The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school…

Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected. After weeks spent “recovering,” she’s back in school, fighting to stay visible to the human world, struggling to fit in with her friends and planning time alone with her new reaper boyfriend.

But to earn her keep in the human world, Kaylee must reclaim stolen souls, and when her first assignment brings her face-to-face with an old foe, she knows the game has changed. Her immortal status won’t keep her safe. And this time Kaylee isn’t just gambling with her own life….

I know it’s coming out in just over a month. But as a reader and slightly crazed fan, a month can be a long, long time. Especially to someone who’s been re-reading the books and is now caught up in that frenzied desperation of wanting an answer to that ever popular question: “What happens next?”

I want to know what happens after that surprising and tearful ending. I want to know what happens with ______ after that thing they did to ______. I want to know just what _____ thinks about the new situation with _____. Yep, sorry, no spoilers here.

If I Die was my favorite book in the series, and one I’ve read three times so far. I’ll be starting on read number four later this week. So, yes, I would totally turn to a life of crime to get my hands on a copy of Before I Wake.

Though I’m not sure what type of crime I’d commit. It wouldn’t be book piracy. That much I know. And it wouldn’t be a felony. Hmm….

I’ve checked out a site called Dumb Laws to see what laws I might be willing to break to get my hands on a copy of this book. And I did find a few laws in my state that I’d be willing to break to get a copy of Before I Wake. They are:

1. Women are not allowed to drive in a house coat. (Well, if I can just find a house coat I so would break this law. Fashion be damned!)

2. No one can ride a bike in a swimming pool. (Well, that’s not a dumb law. Interesting they don’t mention skateboards. Though I may have to trade in my beach cruiser for a more amped up bike if I want to do the Superman off a diving board into an empty pool to get my copy of BIW.)

3. You can’t wear cowboy boots unless you own two cows. (Why is this a law again? Well, as someone who may have a pair of said boots and last I checked had no cows, I’m already a criminal in the eyes of the city of Blythe.)

4. Women can’t wear high heels in the city limits of Baldwin. (I am so heading to Baldwin in my highest heels to break that law for this awesome book.)

5. You can’t sleep in a parked vehicle in Cathedral City. (Phew, glad they didn’t say moving vehicle. No, I haven’t done that. Really. Well, not this decade…. But once I find out where Cathedral City is I will head right on over to take a nap. And hopefully when I wake up I’ll have my copy of BIW! Thus proving that dreams do indeed come true.)

Anyway….

So, I’d be willing to commit five crimes to get my hands on a copy of Before I Wake. But what about you? Is BIW the book you’d risk the wrath of the justice system to get your hands on, too?

 

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A New Pile Add: Valkyrie Rising

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Fiktshun

Title: Valkyrie Rising
Author: Ingrid Paulson
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pub. date: October 9, 2012
Pages: 336
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Goodreads description:

Nothing ever happens in Norway. But at least Ellie knows what to expect when she visits her grandmother: a tranquil fishing village and long, slow summer days. And maybe she’ll finally get out from under the shadow of her way-too-perfect big brother, Graham, while she’s there.

What Ellie doesn’t anticipate is Graham’s infuriating best friend, Tuck, tagging along for the trip. Nor did she imagine boys going missing amid rumors of impossible kidnappings. Least of all does she expect something powerful and ancient to awaken in her and that strange whispers would urge Ellie to claim her place among mythological warriors. Instead of peace and quiet, there’s suddenly a lot for a girl from L.A. to handle on a summer sojourn in Norway! And when Graham vanishes, it’s up to Ellie—and the ever-sarcastic, if undeniably alluring Tuck—to uncover the truth about all the disappearances and thwart the nefarious plan behind them.

Deadly legends, hidden identities, and tentative romance swirl together in one girl’s unexpectedly-epic coming of age.

Where I heard about it?

On Goodreads. I was searching for some new titles to add to the pile and I saw it had been added to a few of my friends’ shelves so I decided to check it out.

Why I’m adding it?

The mythology and the setting. I love that this book is set in Norway and that the story will touch upon the legend of the Valkyrie. While it sounds like it might be for a bit of a younger audience based on the description calling it a “coming of age” story, I think it sounds absolutely magical.

Legends, ancient warriors, mystery and adventure make this one book that is definitely one I want on the pile.

When I’ll read it?

I would love to read this one early, but if I don’t end up requesting a copy I’ll read it when it releases this fall.

As it does sound different from many of the books I’ve been reading lately, I would love to start reading it on release date. Plus, it does sound epic and I love epic.

What do you think?

Have you heard of this upcoming title? Is this one that’s been on your pile for awhile? Am I the last one to know about it as usual?

And have you read any YA titles about the Valkyrie? What do you think about the legend? Do you think it has the potential to make this an epic story?

 

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Review: My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Fiktshun


Title: My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Author: Annalbel Pitcher
Publisher:  Harper
Pages: 272
Pub Date: May 11, 2004
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Goodreads description:
Narrated by ten year old Jamie, a stunning debut novel about the tragedy that tears apart his family after a terrorist attack, and how they rebuild their lives. Unabridged edition.

Ten-year-old Jamie Matthews has just moved to the Lake District with his Dad and his teenage sister, Jasmine for a ‘Fresh New Start’. Five years ago his sister’s twin, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist bomb. His parents are wrecked by their grief, Jasmine turns to piercing, pink hair and stops eating. The family falls apart.

But Jamie hasn’t cried in all that time. To him Rose is just a distant memory. Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his birthday Spiderman T-shirt, and in keeping his new friend Sunya a secret from his dad. And in his deep longing and unshakeable belief that his Mum will come back to the family she walked out on months ago. When he sees a TV advert for a talent show, he feels certain that this will change everything and bring them all back together once and for all.

Nic’s Thoughts

This beautiful debut novel about family, friendship, love and grief was so touching and absolutely wonderful. Be sure to have lots of tissues!

Jamie tells us his story. He’s a 10 year old boy, living with his 15 year old sister and their drunk dad.  They’re still coping, five years later, with the death of Rose (beloved twin sister to Jasmine). Rose was blown up by Muslim terrorists. Parts of her remain in an urn on the mantelpiece.

Their mom couldn’t cope, so has abandoned the family. Their dad couldn’t let go, so has turned to drinking. Jasmine is a bit of a rebel and has also stopped eating. Only Jamie hasn’t shown difficulties in moving past this tragedy. He doesn’t remember her (he was only five), and he doesn’t miss her. He never even cried.

He’s just started at a new school and befriends Sunya, the only Muslim in the school. He struggles internally being her friend, as his dad hates all Muslims because they killed his daughter. They’re all terrorists in his opinion. He yearns for his mom to come back, and wants his dad to notice him. He has only his sister and his cat, Roger, to rely on. But maybe, just maybe, he can have more.

After seeing an ad for Britain’s talent show claiming it can change your life forever, he concocts a plan. He’s hoping that his audition with Jas for Britain’s talent show will bring his mom and dad back together, and back to him. Will his plan work? Will his life be changed forever as the show claims?

I believe this book was written for children, however, it has some pretty serious topics – terrorism, prejudice, death and grief. So bear that in mind if you’re giving it to your child to read. I think it’s more suitable for an adult. I never once felt that the language was too juvenile, and I just think its too real a book for kids. But, because it was written from the perspective of a 10 year old boy, it kind of softens the harsh realities of the book.

My one complaint about this book is how Jamie speaks/acts. We assume he’s a regular mainstream 10 year old boy. But, I am a teacher, and I have a 10 year old brother, an 11 year old nephew and a 12 year old brother, so I feel like I kinda know how a 10 year old boy talks, and I feel like Jamie is younger or maybe autistic?

I kept thinking that he reminded me of the boy in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night (which was fantastic, by the way). And he was autistic. So I felt that the author didn’t have a good grip on a 10 year old’s way of speaking, or she left out details of him being delayed. Or maybe I’m just used to tougher kids because I live in NYC? It’s not really a big deal at all, but it did bother me a bit throughout.

Other than that, I thought it was fantastic!

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Desperately Wanting Wednesday: Bloodlines

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Fiktshun

Desperately Wanting Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee’s View. It’s not only for releases we’re waiting on, but for releases we want to buy or own and haven’t yet read.

I decided not to wait for this week’s topic because there is a book I’ve wanted to read for awhile and by now the wanting has grown pretty desperate. Especially since Jaime from Two Chicks On Books offered to lend me her ARC of the second book in this series, Golden Lily.

Title: Bloodlines
Author: Richelle Mead
Publisher: Razorbill
Pub. Date: August 23, 2011
Pages: 432
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Goodreads description:

The first book in Richelle Mead’s brand-new teen fiction series – set in the same world as Vampire Academy.

When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning.

Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive – this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.

Yes, that’s Bloodlines. And no, I haven’t read it yet. I know, I know. No excuses, right?

I’ve owned it since the day it was released in both eBook and print editions. My print edition is even signed. But August 2011 was a crazy time and I just had too many books on my reading pile.

And then time just passed. And then more time passed. And more. And I can’t believe that I still haven’t found out what Adrian is up to in this book. And now I’m seriously desperate to find out. Especially with the reviews starting to pop up for book two.

While I was a major Dimitri fan – for Rose – in Vampire Academy, I loved Adrian, well, because he’s Adrian. And I really hope he gets a happily ever after. He definitely deserves one.

But I also wouldn’t mind hearing a bit about how Rose and Dimitri are doing. As two of my three favorite characters in that series, I hope they’re having an amazing time and that they’re still together.

And, I am super curious to visit Palm Springs, the setting for this new book. I can’t wait to find out exactly what happens with Sydney and Jill. I love the fact that “the stakes are even higher.” Hm…. I wonder if the person who wrote the description thought about the double meaning that could be inferred from the word “stakes.” How could they not? It was the first thing that popped into my mind.

Anyway, I really should pick this book up right now, because creating this post has made me all the more desperate. Practically nine months on the shelf has not dulled my interest in reading this book. At. All.

So, this is the book I’m most desperate for this week. What about you? Is Bloodlines a book you’re pretty desperate to start reading, too?

Or is there another book that has made it to the top of your pile of desperation this week? I’d love to know!

{Cover links to Goodreads if you want to know more about this awesome book!}

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Clearing the Pile {13}

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Fiktshun

While I have quite a few books left on the pile to clear away, I haven’t had time to sort through them just yet. So, in the meantime I thought I’d do a mini Clearing the Pile giveaway for just these two ARCs.

I received Darkness Before Dawn through a trade with another blogger. I read it a couple weeks ago and just posted my review so I’m ready to pass it along. It’s in great condition and no pages are missing.

And I received an ARC of Masque of the Red Death from the publisher for review, but as I have read and reviewed it and own the finished copy, I have decided to pass along the ARC. It is in great shape aside from a bit of damage to the spine – thanks to the mailman – but no pages are missing.

Anyway….

What’s up for grabs:

Both ARCs shown in the above picture to ONE winner.

The Deets:

  • Only one entry per person
  • You must be 13 or older
  • There will be ONE winner
  • Clearing the Pile is international
  • Giveaway ends Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. Pacific
  • Winner will be chosen by Random.org
  • Winner will be announced here on the post on May 10th and contacted by email
  • Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen

There is no requirement to like, follow or jump through hoops. My Reading Pile is a hoop-free zone. But if you’d like to spread the word that would be awesome!

To enter just leave a comment!

NOTE: If you enter your email in the comment form it will remain private. Do NOT leave your email in the body of the comment.

The giveaway is now closed. I’ll be running the numbers through Random shortly and announcing the winner here in this post. Good luck to everyone and stay tuned!

Congratulations Nikki H! Random has chosen and you’re the winner for the ARCs of Darkness Before Dawn and Masque of the Red Death.

I will be having another clearing the pile giveaway shortly. Stay tuned!

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What I Would Do For Demon Eyes

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Fiktshun

Title: Demon Eyes
Author: Scott Tracey
Publisher: Flux
Pub. Date: October 8, 2012
Pages: 384
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Goodreads description

Braden came to Belle Dam in search of answers. Answers to his past, to the incredible power he was born with, and the threats destined to come for him. What he found was a supernatural feud between the Lansings and the Thorpes: a feud divided by blood, ruled through manipulation, and fought with magic. His arrival has caused the tide to turn in Belle Dam, and now the things in the darkness have begun to stir.

Trapped between his power and his desires, Braden struggles with the legacy he’s inherited. The witch eyes give him access to incredible power, but they’ve ravaged his body for nearly the last time. As a series of girls are stolen, snatched away in dead of night, Braden realizes that once more there are demons maneuvering in the dark. Friendships are tested, and old alliances threatened, as Braden unravels the history behind the city’s darkest secrets, and the demons bound to its core.

The ever awesome SCOTT TRACEY is having an ARC giveaway for his upcoming novel DEMON EYES - HERE. Ooh, when you say that out loud it actually kind of sounds like “demonize.” Hmmm. Intentional? Perhaps….

Anyway, I don’t typically enter giveaways where you have to actually do things aside from leave your name. And I don’t intentionally enter giveaways aside from author giveaways. But it seems with certain authors I’m willing to take that extra step. (Also known as making a fool of myself.)

I am NOT an artist. And yet I’ve had to get out my less-than-creative thinking cap to create a mock cover for one of SCOTT TRACEY’s books. As I’m not very original when it comes to artwork, I decided not to redo a perfectly awesome existing cover. So I set my sights on PHANTOM EYES.

Well, as I said, I’m not very original, so I mocked up a cover “in the style of” the two existing covers for WITCH EYES and DEMON EYES. For the first cover mock up, I mixed things up by making it mostly black and white with a hint of color and changed the eyes to a girl’s eyes. Because I just don’t know who this phantom may be….

And just in case it was a male character, I created another version with a man’s eyes.

Images used were free stock from Microsoft Word or Microsoft online.

Sooooo….. There was no requirement saying it had to be good. Just that one had to be created and posted somewhere the author could prove its existence.

Here are my attempts….

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Awhile on the Pile: Hounded

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Fiktshun

Title: Hounded
Author: Kevin Hearne
Publisher: Del Rey
Pub. Date: May 3, 2011
Pages: 320
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Goodreads description:

The first novel in the original, six-book Iron Druid Chronicles–introducing a cool, new, funny urban fantasy hero.

Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old—when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer.

Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries. Now the determined deity has tracked him down, and Atticus will need all his power—plus the help of a seductive goddess of death, his vampire and werewolf team of attorneys, a sexy bartender possessed by a Hindu witch, and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish—to kick some Celtic arse and deliver himself from evil.

What happened?

I first heard about this series last year on Twitter, but things were absolutely crazy last spring when it released and so I wasn’t able to add it to the top of the pile. Mainly because it wasn’t a YA title and I was already so overdue with reviews.

I continued to buy subsequent books in the series for my Kindle because each book’s description sounded so awesome. But as with almost every book I want to read purely for pleasure, it never made the move from TBR to currently reading.

What to do, what to do?

I really, really, really want to meet Atticus. He sounds like such a wicked hero. Ancient. Powerful. Tattooed. Irish. Kick-a**. Yep. The perfect hero.

I would love to just dive into this series right now, even though there are still two books in the series awaiting release. But with book four, Tricked, having just been released, I am so ready to meet the characters and discover this world.

I had planned on May through August being completely about the “me” reads and getting caught up, but I’m wondering whether I should start this series that’s only two-thirds of the way through or wait until just before the final book in the series releases in 2013.

What do you think?

Should I jump in now, and slowly read each book in the series so that I’ll get caught up right in time for book six? Do I wait until a month before the final book in the series releases and then start to read all books back-to-back?

Is this series as amazingly epic as it sounds and waiting to meet Atticus would deprive me of a totally awesome experience? Or can I wait just a little bit longer to meet the last of the Druids?

The world sounds wild, the main character sounds absolutely captivating, but is this story even better than it sounds? Is it worth reading all four books now and having to suffer the wait for the final two?

I would love to know what you think!

And no, I did not intentionally pick this book to talk about because it released a year ago to the day. I had no idea!

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Desperately Wanting Wednesday: Indie Publisher Titles

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Fiktshun

Desperately Wanting Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee’s View. It’s not only for releases we’re waiting on, but for releases we want to buy or own and haven’t yet read.

This week’s topic is… Indie Publisher Titles

I am going to take some liberties with the term “Indie” because there are a few titles that aren’t from the big six that I’m desperately wanting. So, they may be either not-so-small press, small press or self-pubbed, but they are all most definitely books I have been dying to read. Here are four of them….

Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Covenant #2) Spencer Hill Press

I have been dying to move this back up to the top of the pile. I am totally enchanted by author’s writing and this series is unbelievably amazing. As I’ve been reading some of those required reads, I can’t help but wish I was reading Pure. So yes, I’m getting pretty desperate to read this right about now. Aiden St. Delphi. Is there any better reason?

Scorched Skies by Samantha Young (Fire Spirits #2) CreateSpace/Self-published

I fell in love with this new series by author Samantha Young and couldn’t wait for the second book in the series to be published. The wait wasn’t as long as is the case with traditionally published books, but it still felt torturous. Of course now I’m desperate to find room at the top to the pile so I can get back into this world of genies and magic and nail-biting suspense.

 

Good for You by Tammara Webber (Between the Lines #3) – Self-published

This series was such an amazing surprise. Light and fun but with an unexpected depth and gorgeous writing made me a fan for life of this author. Although I typically shy away from series ending books, I never planned on avoiding Good for You. But I just haven’t been able to move it to the top of the pile and so I’ve been left desperately wishing and hoping and wanting to read it since its release. I must know how Reid Alexander’s story ends. I must!

Grace of Day by S.L. Naeole (Grace #4) – Self-published

This is a series that I discovered before I started blogging thanks to Amazon Recommends. I fell in love, was heartbroken in the best and worst possible ways, and was brought to tears with Black Halo, the third book in the series. I was always wary of diving into book four and facing the end for Grace and Robert, but for the past few months I’ve been desperate to take the plunge. Especially as I heard rumors that there might be another book.

So….

What books are you just desperately wishing you could be reading right about now that are distributed by a mid-sized publisher, small press publisher or are self-published? Whether you participate in the meme or not, I’d love to hear what books you’re desperate for this Wednesday!

{All covers link to Goodreads if you want to know more about these awesome books!}

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Clearing the Pile {12}

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Fiktshun

It’s been awhile, but the pile has grown and I have to clear a few books from the shelves. All are ARCs I received through trades except for Thumped which I received from the publisher in exchange for my review which I’ve posted on my blog Fiktshun.

Most of the books are in good to great condition, aside from some damage to the spine on Immortal City thanks to the postal system’s less than careful handling of books.

While I haven’t read any of the above except for Thumped, so I can’t confirm whether there are any misprints or missing pages, I do have most of them already on my Kindle just waiting to be read. Now, I just need a little more time in my day to do so.

Anyway….

What’s up for grabs:

All ARCs shown in the above picture to three or four winners depending on how they get divided up.

The Deets:

  • Only one entry per person
  • You must be 13 or older
  • There will be three or four winners – each winner will get at least two books
  • Clearing the Pile is international
  • Giveaway ends Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific
  • Winners will be chosen by a mix of first-come first-served and Random.org
  • Winners will be announced here on the post on May 4th and contacted by email
  • Winners will have 48 hours to respond or new winners will be chosen

There is no requirement to like, follow or jump through hoops. My Reading Pile is a hoop-free zone. But if you’d like to spread the word that would be awesome!

NOTE: Please do not just use your first name unless it’s so unique that no one else could possibly have it.

To enter, fill out the form below:

Thanks so much to everyone for stopping by and entering the CTP giveaway. And thanks so much for all your comments! I’ll be selecting the giveaway winners through Random and First Come First Served in the a.m. and will announce the winners here on the blog. Stay tuned and GOOD LUCK!

Sorry for the delay in choosing the winners. The weekend got a bit hectic and I didn’t have the time to check through the entries for duplicates, etc. But I finally grabbed a few minutes and they are….

 

Abria Mattina – Immortal City and Never Sit Down in a Hoop Skirt

.Ambur. – Stolen Away and Leverage

mandee wyrick – Incarnate and Radiant Days

Mera Sampson – The Fine Art of Truth or Dare and Thumped

Congratulations to everyone who entered! I have a couple books I’ll be putting up for giveaway in just a few. Stay tuned!

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