Tag Archives: Monday contest

Monday contest: More debut fiction!

Posted on 20 August 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Our debut novel giveaway three weeks ago was so popular that we’ve decided to do it again! This week, enter to win three more books from our August spotlight on debut novels: Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klassman takes … Continue reading →

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Monday Contest: Top Picks!

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

For the last week in June, we’re giving away . . . our Top Picks in fiction and nonfiction! You Came Back by Christopher Coake is our Fiction Top Pick. This novel is both a page-turner and a tear-jerker, about … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: I spy a Jason Bourne giveaway

Posted on 18 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

This week’s contest, sponsored by Grand Central Publishing, gives FIVE lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Imperative, by Eric Van Lustbader. For a dead guy, Robert Ludlum is pretty lively: check out his … Continue reading →

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Monday Contest: Page-turners for summer reading

Posted on 11 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I cannot count the number of people who have asked me for summer reading recommendations this year—and it’s only the second week of June! After I give the names of a few favorites, I’ll always ask . . . “Now … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Books for inspiration

Posted on 21 May 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

This week’s Monday Contest celebrates books to make you better—better at breaking (or making) habits; better at being healthy; better at being happy in the face of uncertainty. The three books are funny, interesting and inspiring. They’d make perfect gifts … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Signed copies of ‘A Good American’

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoyed A Good American, Alex George’s story of a family of German origin who make their way in Missouri, after Frederick and Jette Meisenheimer immigrate from Hanover in 1904. The writing is spirited and … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Cook like a Pioneer Woman

Posted on 27 February 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I’ve been a fan of the Pioneer Woman for a long time—even before I went to visit her on her ranch in Oklahoma. I have tried out many of the recipes from her blog in my own kitchen—from delicious chicken … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Win a modern take on ‘Jane Eyre’

Posted on 23 January 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Do we have any Jane Eyre fans in the house? (I think I already know the answer to that question.) Well . . . happy day! Margot Livesey provides a modern take on the enduring classic in The Flight of … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Fiction and friendship

Posted on 16 January 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Thrity Umrigar’s new novel, The World We Found, is above all else a character-driven narrative, the story of friendship that transcends politics and religion. Though some aspects of the novel are uniquely Indian, many others are universal—the intimacies between couples, … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Win the Child 44 trilogy!

Posted on 9 January 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Tom Rob Smith’s Agent 6—the finale in the Child 44 trilogy—came out last week, and we’re pretty excited about it. (You might remember the “Trailer Tuesday” post from January 3.) The books are about Leo Demidov, a former Soviet secret … Continue reading →

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Monday Contest: New Year, New You!

Posted on 2 January 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

We’re all been there: We started to slide on our goals toward the end of the year, then made ambitious New Year’s resolutions. That’s all well and good . . . but how are you going to stick with them? … Continue reading →

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Monday Contest: ‘Tis the season for red-hot romance

Posted on 19 December 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Christmas-themed romance novels are as plentiful as shopping mall Santas, so we’ve picked a few of this year’s best and brightest for your enjoyment. Relax, put your feet up, pour a hot cup of Earl Grey and be swept away … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Critter books for kids

Posted on 5 December 2011 by Cat, Assistant Editor

There’s something about Christmas that makes me reminisce about being a kid–or even doing my best to recreate favorite holiday moments (read: lots and lots of paper crafts). In honor of that childlike wonder inspired by the season (and all … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: A First Lady and the Queen of Crime

Posted on 21 November 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

It’s not too late to vote for your favorite book published in 2011 (and enter to win 10 free books)! Even though that contest is still going strong, we’re going to give away two more books on the blog this … Continue reading →

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Readers’ choice voting = 10 free books

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Readers, the time is upon us: Voting for this year’s Readers’ Choice Best Book of 2011 is officially underway. Last week, we kicked off the voting by giving away three Best American collections.* This week, we’re upping the prize. If … Continue reading →

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