Sunday, August 01, 2010

August Competition



In this month's giveaway I've included a choice of books from favourite authors and an author I'd love to try (I also have trouble picking just one book so my solution is to leave the decision to you *evil grin*.) Take your pick from the following -my favourite read in 2010, The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson, the final installment from one of my favourite series, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins and lastly a novel that I'd love to read, By Fire, By Water by Mitchell Kaplan. ~ hopefully something to suit everyone's taste.

Good luck choosing! All books are brand new and the winner's choice will be purchased by me from The Book Depository in the UK or the US specifically for the winner. If the winner is not in a Book Depository delivery area then they will receive a $15 Amazon book voucher. Please note covers may differ from those pictured.


The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Seventeen-year-old Lennie Walker, bookworm and band geek, plays second clarinet and spends her time tucked safely and happily in the shadow of her fiery older sister, Bailey. But when Bailey dies abruptly, Lennie is catapulted to center stage of her own life—and, despite her nonexistent history with boys, suddenly finds herself struggling to balance two. Toby was Bailey’s boyfriend; his grief mirrors Lennie’s own. Joe is the new boy in town, a transplant from Paris whose nearly magical grin is matched only by his musical talent. For Lennie, they’re the sun and the moon; one boy takes her out of her sorrow, the other comforts her in it. But just like their celestial counterparts, they can’t collide without the whole wide world exploding.

This remarkable debut is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Deb Caletti, and Francesca Lia Block. Just as much a celebration of love as it is a portrait of loss, Lennie’s struggle to sort her own melody out of the noise around her is always honest, often hilarious, and ultimately unforgettable.

I loved, loved, loved this book , check out my review here.


Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games # 3

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she’s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what’s worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss’s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins’s groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year.


By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan

Luis de Santángel, chancellor to the court and longtime friend of the lusty King Ferdinand, has had enough of the Spanish Inquisition. As the power of Inquisitor GeneralTomás deTorquemada grows, so does the brutality of the Spanish church and the suspicion and paranoia it inspires. When a dear friend’s demise brings the violence close to home, Santángel is enraged and takes retribution into his own hands. But he is from a family of conversos, and his Jewish heritage makes him an easy target. As Santángel witnesses the horrific persecution of his loved ones, he begins slowly to reconnect with the Jewish faith his family left behind. Feeding his curiosity about his past is his growing love for Judith Migdal, a clever and beautiful Jewish woman navigating the mounting tensions in Granada. While he struggles to decide what his reputation is worth and what he can sacrifice, one man offers him a chance he thought he’d lost…the chance to hope for a better world. Christopher Columbus has plans to discover a route to paradise, and only Luis de Santángel can help him.

Within the dramatic story lies a subtle, insightful examination of the crisis of faith at the heart of the Spanish Inquisition. Irresolvable conflict rages within the conversos in By Fire, By Water, torn between the religion they left behind and the conversion meant to ensure their safety. In this story of love, God, faith, and torture, fifteenth-century Spain comes to dazzling, engrossing life.


HOW TO ENTER:

Competition is only open to followers/supporters of my blog (so if you're not a follower & you'd like to enter just click on the follow button on the right hand side of my blog - easy peasy) Leave a comment, with an email address telling me which book you'd like to win!

As per usual spread the word and you'll receive more entries

EXTRA ENTRIES:

+2 post about this give-away on your blog & leave a link
+2 post the comp on Twitter & leave a link
+1 post the comp on sidebar of your blog

Competition is International. Ends August 31st and the winner will be announced on this blog. Good luck everyone!

I hope you like this month's give-away on The Eclectic Reader. I purchase books to give away as a way of supporting my favourite authors and to give a little something back to readers of my blog!



 

91 comments:

  1. Awesome contest and thanks for making it international!

    I would like The Sky is Everywhere.

    I'm a follower.

    k_anon[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

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  2. wow, Mockingjay, yes, I am so in for that one :D

    blodeuedd1 at gmail dot com

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  3. I'd like to win The Sky Is Everywhere, thanks.

    +2 tweeted about the contest here: http://twitter.com/alessandra83/status/20065512434

    Alessandra
    outofblue1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Awesome contest! I would love to win The Sky is Everywhere.

    swordsforfighting at yahooo dot com

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  5. I'd love to win By Fire, By Water!

    I'm a follower
    I blogged: http://crimsonheart.bubble.nu/index.php/2010/08/giveaways-3/

    crimson_haze(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. I will try my luck for "By Fire, By Water".

    dr.strangelove.vs.citizen.kane
    @
    gmail.com

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  7. I'd like to win By Fire, By Water.

    Great giveaway!

    hderaps @ mbrsd . org

    (Follower)

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  8. I would love By Fire, By Water. Thank you for including me. =)
    tiredwkids at live dot com

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  9. Mockingjay for sure!

    I am a follower.

    Thank you.

    jenma76 at hotmail dot com

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  10. I'm a follower and would like to be included for The Sky is Every where! tWarner419@aol.com

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  11. I'd love to with The Sky Is Everywhere.

    I'm a follower, and I've added this contest to my sidebar.

    Thanks!

    celialarse(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. Would definitely love a copy of THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE. Lovely giveaway. Thank you! I'm a follower.

    angiegirl (at) gmail (dot) com

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  13. I want all of those, but I guess that isn't how it works! Okay, I'll pick Mockingjay because I can't wait for that book!

    I am a follower through Googlereader, and will post about your giveaway at Historical Tapestry in the next couple of days.

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  14. Thank you for making this contest international!

    I'm a follower and I would love to win Mockingjay.

    musmekipi at gmail dot com

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  15. I'm a follower and I would like to win The Sky is Everywhere. Thanks so much!

    Kelsy

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  16. Nice choices! I'd want The Sky is Everywhere if I win, please :D

    piratepenguinreads(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. Nice choices! I'd want The Sky is Everywhere if I win, please :D

    piratepenguinreads(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. Mockingjay of course!!

    I am a follower
    +2 Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/alicia0605

    aliciahall0605(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  19. Awesome books!

    I blogged about it here: http://faithadelinereviews.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-contest-from-eclectic-reader.html

    and tweeted about it here: http://twitter.com/faithadeline

    The book I'd like is Mockingjay! (:

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  20. Great giveaway.

    I'd like to win Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

    follower

    +2 tweeted http://twitter.com/elaing8/status/20101495390

    elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net

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  21. I love the fact that you add The Sky is Everywhere in your giveaway :D I'd certainly choose that one!

    +2 Blogpost (http://bibliophiles-journal.blogspot.com/2010/08/international-contests-waiver-7.html_

    +2 Tweeted (http://twitter.com/shy8629/status/20108715287)

    +1 Sidebar (http://bibliophiles-journal.blogspot.com)

    Total: 5 entries

    Thank you!

    Shy
    shy8629(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. Great giveaway. I would love to win Mockingjay.

    +2 post - http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2010/08/contest-links-for-81.html
    +1 sidebar - http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/
    +1 tweet - http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/statuses/20108838780

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  23. Thanks for the competition. I would love to win Mockingjay.

    +1 for posting the comp on my sidebar

    http://mistysmess.blogspot.com/

    mistyATlg2DOTcomDOTau

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  24. Thanks for the competition. I would love to win Mockingjay.

    +1 for posting the comp on my sidebar

    http://mistysmess.blogspot.com/

    mistyATlg2DOTcomDOTau

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  25. Thanks for the competition. I would love to win Mockingjay.

    +1 for posting the comp on my sidebar

    http://mistysmess.blogspot.com/

    mistyATlg2DOTcomDOTau

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  26. Hello! New to your blog. :)

    This is an amazing contest, thanks so much for hosting it! I'd love to win The Sky is Everywhere. :D

    carabee14@gmail.com

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  27. Thanks for making this international!

    I would chose By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/EVA_n_essence/status/20119835668

    I posted to my sidebar http://evasblackspot.blogspot.com

    eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

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  28. Thanks, I'd like to win Mockingjay!

    +1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Jullysay/statuses/20120697310

    +1 Sidebar: http://jennys-books.blogspot.com

    jen4777[at]hotmail.com

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  29. A great selection of books and thanks for opening it up to worldwide entries.

    My first choice would be By Fire, By Water by Mitchell Kaplan but I wouldn't mind Mockingjay either !

    Thanks

    Carol T

    I am a Follower.

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  31. Since you seem to love the book so very much I will go with The sky is everywhere. Thank you ever so much for making it international.
    Much appreciated.

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  32. I'm already following your blog, and I'd like to enter for By Fire, By Water. Thanks!

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  33. I would love to win By Fire By Water.
    nancysoffice at gmail dot com

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  34. I would like to enter for By Fire, By Water
    I am now a follower
    I tweeted http://twitter.com/BrokenTeepee/status/20153674052
    thank you
    kaiminani at gmail dot com

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  35. I would absolutely LOVE to win Mockinjay!

    Im a follower

    ashleysbookshelf@gmail.com

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  36. +JMJ+

    I'm a follower!

    My e-mail address is:

    altaemoeniaRomae [at] gmail [dot] com

    This contest is on the sidebar of my blog.

    I'd love to win Mockingjay, but since I don't live in a Book Depository country, I'd have to buy it myself with the Amazon gift cheque. =P

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway, Teddyree! =D

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  37. I would love to win Mockingjay, although By Fire, By Water sounds good too.

    I'm an old follower.

    icewoman96 at gmail dot com

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  38. I'd love to win By Fire, By Water. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

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  39. I'd love to win By Fire, by Water. I check your blog regularly, and thought I was a follower.....well I am now!

    nellista (at) yahoo (dot) com (dot) au

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  40. My choice absolutely is Mockingjay!

    GFC Follower

    +2 blog post
    http://darlynandbooks.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaway-around-blogsphere-4.html

    +1 link at blog sidebar
    http://darlynandbooks.blogspot.com

    +2 twitted http://twitter.com/darlyn5/status/20209714830

    total:5

    Thanks Sheree!

    darlyn225 at gmail dot com

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  41. Amazing contest! The book I'd like is Mockingjay, of course :D Thanks for the giveaway!

    ekta.p7 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  42. I'd love Mockingjay! Thanks so much!

    +2 Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/nfmgirl/status/20246784377

    +2 Blogged:
    http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2010/07/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-07-31-10.html

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  43. I really enjoyed The Sky is Everywhere. I don't have my own copy, so I would love to win it.

    +2-Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Emma015/statuses/20247286750

    findjessyhere at gmail dot com

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  44. I'd love to win The Sky is Everywhere. Happy August :)

    alitareads[at]gmail[dot]com

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  45. oh wow, awesome contest! they all look great but i'd have to pick mockingjay! thank you!

    inthehammockblog at gmail dot com i'm a follower :)

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  46. I would love Mockingjay please :)
    I am a follower
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  47. Mockingjay is the book I would love to win! Thank you for the giveaway!

    I'm a follower.

    mittens0831 at aol dot com

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  49. Sounds great! I am a follower and would love to get my hands on The Sky Is Everywhere. You can reach me at luvpinkpanther@gmail.com

    Thanks! :)

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  50. Nice giveaway! I'm torn between THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE and BY FIRE BY WATER (I've already pre-ordered MOCKINGJAY for myself *grins*) but I think I'd like to enter for BY FIRE BY WATER - it sounds fascinating!

    Email: kiwibooklover at gmail dot com

    +2 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/phyntosia/status/20376215971

    Thanks so much for the giveaway, it's really generous of you. :)

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  51. I would love to win Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

    I am a new follower via GFC.

    I tweeted the contest:
    http://twitter.com/KarenZupancic/status/20408473935

    kzupancic[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  52. I would love to win The Sky is Everywhere. It's been on my WL forever.
    I'm a follower.
    I tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/candacemom2two/status/20408627632

    candace_redinger at yahoo dot com

    Thank you!

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  53. I would like to win Mockingjay!!! I've read the first two books and they are awesome.
    I'm a follower.
    estereta(AT)ymail(DOT)com

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  54. I’d love Mockingjay! Follow via GCF!

    twilightforever.edward at gmail dot com

    +2 tweeted: http://twitter.com/KailiaSage/status/20419602703

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  55. I'm a follower and I'd LOVE to win Mockingjay!

    crazyquilts at hotmail dot com

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  56. I'd love to win a copy of Mockingjay!

    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  57. I can't wait to read Mockingjay! Thanks for the giveaway Sheree =)

    +1 I posted a link on my sidebar (http://creativitygone.blogspot.com)

    mishtakes AT gmail DOT com

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  58. I'd love to win The Sky Is Everywhere!

    texas_gal45@hotmail.com

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  59. Thanks so much for making it international :).

    I would love to win The Sky Is Everywhere, it looks awesome!

    Thanks again for the giveaway!

    planetprint8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. I'd like to win Mockingjay!

    allisonsbj3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. Mockingjay for me please!

    +2 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/bunnyb/status/20627079439

    +1 sidebar: bunnymoney9.blogspot.com

    bunnybx at gmail . com

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  62. Here here for Mockingjay!!
    Great contest.

    tekeygirl at gmail dot com
    I am a follower on Net News Wire and on your google following sidebar.

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  63. Twitter link



    August Competition http://nblo.gs/6pUPp 8:30 AM Aug 1st via NetworkedBlogs Retweeted by you

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  64. oh wow. i would like Mockingjay. i was so hooked in hunger games.

    geraldine_ang1997@yahoo.com

    i'll make sure to post this on my blog and my twitter. thanks!

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  65. Count me in for "By Fire, By Water".

    39 DOT 5susy AT gmail DOT com

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  66. The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson is my choice. I'm a follower.

    +2 post the comp on Twitter
    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/21153908754

    +1 post the comp on sidebar
    http://aik-friendsnfamily.blogspot.com/

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  67. I would love to win Mockingjay great giveaway thank you for the chance :) Im a follower blog and twitter and I also tweeted.
    +2 http://twitter.com/latishajean/status/21172571441
    tishajean @charter.net

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  68. Thanks for the chance! And I would love to win Mockingjay.
    eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br

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  69. I am a follower. Thank you for the contest! I would LOVE to win Mockingjay
    +2 post about this give-away on your blog & leave a link
    http://books-love-affair.blogspot.com/p/giveawayscontests.html
    +2 post the comp on Twitter & leave a link
    http://twitter.com/Misha_1989/status/21502655547
    +1 post the comp on sidebar of your blog
    http://books-love-affair.blogspot.com/

    Misha
    mishamary@gmail.com

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  70. Thanks for the amazing giveaway! I would love a chance to win Mockingjay. :)

    xx,
    E.J
    From the Shadows

    e.j.stevens.author[at]gmail[dot]com

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  71. I'd like to be entered for The Sky is Everywhere.

    akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  72. I'd love to win The Sky Is Everywhere

    - Follower
    magabygc(@)gmail.com

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  73. I'd definitely prefer to win Mockingjay!

    Thank you for the contest!
    theresamashura@gmail.com

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  74. Thanks so much for the giveaway!I would pick Mockingjay!
    +2 Blog Post-http://bookaholicsoye.blogspot.com/2010/08/august-competitions.html
    +2 Tweeted-http://twitter.com/Debasmitadhar/status/21601443110
    +1 Sidebar-http://bookaholicsoye.blogspot.com/(under 'Contests' in the right sidebar)

    frndz.debas@gmail.com
    Thank you!

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  75. Thanks for making this international! I'm going for Mockingjay. I'll collect them backwards. :P

    +2 blog post http://wordsonpaperya.blogspot.com/2010/08/breakin-news-5-more-contests-news-award.html
    +2 tweet http://twitter.com/cc9309/status/21642151558
    +1 sidebar http://wordsonpaperya.blogspot.com

    Total: 6 entries

    cc932005 at hotmail dot com

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  76. I'd like to win The Sky Is Everywhere.

    I'm a follower.
    d.alexandra2@yahoo.com

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  77. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS CONTEST!

    I would love: The Sky is Everywhere

    xoxo4rica@gmail.com

    +2 blog post: http://ricaeatworld.blogspot.com/2010/08/august-contest.html

    +2 twitter: http://twitter.com/xoxo4rica/status/21701518559

    +1 sidebar (right sidebar under quick contest links) : http://ricaeatworld.blogspot.com/

    =5 entries!!

    THANKS AGAIN!!

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  78. thank you! :D

    extras:
    +2 http://fionalevesque.blogspot.com/2010/08/teddyree-theeclecticreader-august.html
    +2 http://twitter.com/FionaChan/statuses/21716627517
    +1 http://fionalevesque.blogspot.com/

    feeyonchan at gmail dot com

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  79. Hi! Thank you! I'd love to snag The Sky is Everywhere :)

    I'm a follower

    +2 blogged: http://booksthatchange.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-books-eclectic-reader.html
    +2 tweeted: https://twitter.com/faellielupe/status/21790833064
    +1 sidebar: http://booksthatchange.blogspot.com/

    Thanks so much!
    - Okapi
    xicecreamsjx@aol.com

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  80. I'd love to play for The Sky Is Everywhere please.

    I'm a long time follower.

    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  81. id like mockingjay..!!!

    pr_tyleo@hotmail.com

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  82. I'd love to be entered for this <3

    All three books sound awesome, but I'd have to say Mockingjay! :P

    angelmistress[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  83. +1 left-hand sidebar http://isabookwhore.blogspot.com
    +2 tweeted: http://twitter.com/anneroyce/status/22085065231
    =3

    royce_a13 @ yahoo.com

    Thank you for the giveaway! 8D

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  84. Oh! either Mockingjay or The Sky is Everywhere! Amazing contest and I am an old follower!!!

    Sincerely,
    Emma Michaels
    http://EmmaMichaels.Blogspot.com
    Emma_Michaels@hotmail.com

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  85. hi!
    I'm a follower! :DDD

    Would definitely , adorably, gratefully , love to win the

    'Mockingjay" book!

    The 3rd book in the o-so-ever-lovely hunger games series!

    Regards: maidenhealer@hotmail.com

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  86. Great Contest!
    I'm a follower and I would love to be entered to win The Sky is Everywhere.

    Email: apk1princess@live.com

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  87. Hi! New Follower:)

    Enter me please, for The Sky Is Everywhere

    +1 posted on my sidebar: http://cuidadocomodalmata.wordpress.com/

    jen7waters(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. Awesome book choices! I'd love to be entered for Mockingjay!

    I'm an old follower.

    +2 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/thebookpixie/statuses/22492494885
    +1 Sidebar: http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/

    ~Briana
    thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  89. Count me in for By Fire, By Water.

    joanapatriciadias AT gmail DOT com

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  90. By Fire, By Water by Mitchell James Kaplan

    I think this is the one I will like the most!

    educhico [at] gmail.com

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  91. By Fire, By Water

    agcestrela (@gmail.com)

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