24 Feb 2020 Leave a comment
in Giveaway Tags: blogiversary, giveaway, giveaway winners
The time has come to announce the winner of my giveaway. Thank you to everyone who entered, I was amazed at the final tally so thank you all for your support and for sharing the love. Also thank you to everyone who shared their favourite books with me. It’s always great to get recommendations, especially if they come with high praise.
The winner was drawn via Rafflecopter and I’m very pleased to announce that the winner is
The winner has been notified by email.
Congratulations!
23 Jan 2020 26 Comments
in Giveaway Tags: adam silveri, blogiversary, celebration, clint mcelroy, dahlia adler, free book, giveaway, holly black, mackenzi lee, maureen johnson, philip pullman, randall munroe
As slow as 2019 was, the year seems to have come around quickly again as January means I get to celebrate my blogiversary, the day I took the plunge and started my blog all those years ago. There’s no seven year itch in sight as I make this blog into something which has taken up a lot of my life and something I genuinely enjoy doing and sharing with you all. I have found myself thinking about my ten year anniversary already which I really must not do because that is a ridiculous time, not to mention three years away. But while it has been a somewhat chaotic and often rewarding time, the past seven years seems to have gone by in a flash and those early years seem a lifetime ago.
Now that I‘ve become settled in my blogging routine it has become a stable, everyday party of my life that honestly I couldn’t see myself not doing. It’s a great habit to have though, sharing amazing books, sharing my favourite reads and spreading the book love, and maybe even introducing someone to their new favourite read.
Last year was my big reflection year, this year I am only here to be grateful for the amazing opportunities I have had since I started this blog and for the amazing people who read it. Not to mention the books I have had the chance to read, the new authors I’ve discovered which I never would have found if I hadn’t agreed to review their books, and the wonderful community I’ve become a part of.
To celebrate I’m running my giveaway featuring eight of my favourite books. I haven’t actually released my Top 5 of 2019 yet but I’ve added them into my giveaway, I’ll let you guess which ones are which. I’ve also added in a few of my favourites reads which I thoroughly enjoyed and think everyone should read.
The Selection
His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler
The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman*
The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson*
The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited by The McElroys*
The Wicked Prince by Holly Black*
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
What If? by Randall Munroe
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
*These items are sequels to other books that possibly won’t make any sense if you haven’t read the first one. Keep that in mind when picking your book.
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 the Book Depository ships to your country. To see if you are eligible you can check their website.
Thank you for helping me celebrate and if you entered the draw I wish you the best of luck!
25 Feb 2019 Leave a comment
in Giveaway Tags: blogiversary, giveaway, giveaway winners
After a month long giveaway the time has come to draw the winner from my blogiversary celebrations. Thank you every one who entered, it was amazing to see the number of entries for my giveaway and how many wonderful and supportive comments you all left. 😊
The winner was drawn via Rafflecopter and I’m very pleased to announce that the winner is
The winner has been notified by email.
Congratulations!
07 Feb 2019 Leave a comment
in Giveaway Tags: australia day, australia day book giveaway, giveaway, giveaway winners
Thank you to all who told me their favourite Australia Day memories and past times, I loved hearing about your plans.
I have drawn the winner and I am very pleased to announce that the winner is
The winner has been notified. Congratulations!
26 Jan 2019 4 Comments
in Giveaway Tags: australia, australia day, australia day book giveaway, giveaway, jessica townsend
It is so hot in Australia right now and this Australia Day long weekend is no exception. With temperatures going to be 36 degrees (97F) all weekend at my place I have grand plans to do nothing except sit under a fan and read because anything besides that sounds like a lot of effort. I hope however you chose to spend today it is somewhere cool and enjoyable. We’ve got the new lamb ad to enjoy, but I actually haven’t bought a single lamington which in itself is a small disaster, but I am not going to make any or go out and buy some because obvious combustion will occur is I go outside. Instead, I will stick with my reading plan and maybe try to incorporate a Vegemite sandwich into my lunch.
Alongside this plan, I am also going to giveaway an awesome Aussie book which is much more interesting! The joy of having a blogiversary so close to Australia Day means that I will have two giveaways running so if you want some more variety, have a sticky beak over at my blogiversary post where I am running an international giveaway and maybe one of those will tickle your fancy.
Today though, in order to celebrate Australia Day and Aussie authors, I am giving away a copy of Jessica Townsend’s new book Wundersmith, the second book in her Nevermoor series.
Wunder is gathering in Nevermoor …
Morrigan Crow may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And she is fast learning that not all magic is used for good.
Morrigan Crow has been invited to join the prestigious Wundrous Society, a place that promised her friendship, protection and belonging for life. She’s hoping for an education full of wunder, imagination and discovery – but all the Society want to teach her is how evil Wundersmiths are. And someone is blackmailing Morrigan’s unit, turning her last few loyal friends against her. Has Morrigan escaped from being the cursed child of Wintersea only to become the most hated figure in Nevermoor?
Worst of all, people have started to go missing. The fantastical city of Nevermoor, once a place of magic and safety, is now riddled with fear and suspicion…
To enter: Leave a comment on this post telling me your favourite thing to do on Australia Day, or maybe a favourite thing you used to do as a kid that had great memories for you.
Entries close on 11:59pm 2nd February and due to shipping costs it is for Australian residents only.
Good Luck!
