Lost in a Good Book

Whose idea was it to start a blog so early in the new year when there’s barely any time to realise you’re in January let alone plan a celebration for our continual blogging ventures?

But we’re here and it is an exciting way to kick off the new year. Traditionally this is a time for a giveaway to celebrate the books I’ve read this past year, a look back, somewhat rambly, somewhat morosely at my previous years and blogging history. I think there has been way too much of that of late so I’m diving into the celebrations.

Eleven years! I still remember so vividly those early years it’s hard to imagine where the time has gone. This year’s anniversary gift is traditionally steel, I think we all have wills of steel, (wings of steel too if you like) to still be here, still reading this and committing. I know I’m probably a little mad for doing it, but I am honoured and very appreciative for those who have stuck with me for so long, or for those who came late to the party. The more the merrier, try the punch. This blog has been built up and sustained by steely resolve, or it’s being held up by a steel will and determination to persist. I don’t think that’s a bad thing?

I read a weird mix of books last year, I barley scraped through with my challenge, I have yet to announce my top five, and I am trying new things on the blog which I am feeling out of my depth about. But this is why we celebrate. All the achievements, the failed features, the ongoing features, the trying to remember to do the features.

Speaking of features, on to the main reason we’re here. The sharing of the goods. As I say, I read a weird mix of books but I have managed to select the ones I adored and ones I would love more people to know about, read, and fall in love with. I have included my Top Five in these eight so see if you can pick which ones they might be, and I’ve added some others that were too wonderful to not highlight.

The Selection

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Dracula Daily by Matt Kirkland

Royals by Tegan Bennet Daylight

The Eleventh Hour by Clint McElroy*

Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

The First to Die at the End* by Adam Silvera

  *Note: These items are sequels to other books.

To enter: For a chance to win one of the pictured books simply enter here and complete the Rafflecopter form.

Please note: This giveaway is international on the basis Blackwell’s ships to your country (I’m going to give Blackwell’s a shot after the Book Depo loss. Curse you, Amazon).

To see if you are eligible you can check their website.

Thank you for helping me celebrate eleven wonderful years of blogging and if you enter the draw I wish you the best of luck!

Giveaway runs until midnight AEDT on Tuesday 20th February 2024