Monday, August 20, 2012

My HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME Giveaway!

I'm going to indulge in some shameless me-time, okay? Because it's my BIRTHDAY*! Woohoo!

I love birthdays. I'm not a limelight kind of girl, but it's fun having a day that's all about me. I get the food that I want, I get to use the special birthday plate at dinner (don't laugh - it's a tradition), and I get PRESENTS!

Presents are the best, y'all. I don't mean that in a grasping, greedy way. I just despise spending money (it pains me), so being able to get a couple nice things for free is absolutely wonderful. I always have a lot of books on my list, but this year I have several titles that I highlighted AND bolded to maximize the chance that I'll get them. (This getting-presents thing is serious business!)

But giving presents is equally fun, if not more so. Therefore, to celebrate my birthday, I'm hosting a giveaway!


 


Books shown:
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
- Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
- Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
- The Book Thief by Markus Zasuk
- Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Fire or Bitterblue can be substituted)
- Terrier by Tamora Pierce
- Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (this will be a preorder of the PB, because the cover is prettier)
- Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
- Cinder by Marissa Meyer

All the books shown above are on my birthday list. They're not ALL the books on my birthday list (we just don't have that kind of space here), but these are some of the ones I want the most. Oh, and if you're having trouble deciding, those links will help you out.

As these are books that I REALLY want, I'm afraid this is going to be for followers only. I'll be less jealous if someone I like gets the book that I'm lusting over.

So here's what you need to know:
- This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL to anywhere the Book Depository ships.
- You MUST be a GFC follower (and I will be checking.)
- You must be 13 years old or older.
- Only one IP address per entry. I'm sorry if you and your flatmate both want to enter, but this is my way to weed out cheaters.
- Winner will choose from one of the above books.
- The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email with their book choice and email address.
- If said winner does not respond in the time specified, a new winner will be chosen.
- For every 50 new followers that join during this giveaway, I will choose an additional winner.


And I leave you with the song currently in my head.




*Well, really, this is the start of my birthday week. My actual birthday is at some point during this week, but we celebrate birthday weeks in my house.

77 comments:

  1. Happy birthday week! (I totally understand the plate, because we have a special one in our family, too.)

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    1. Thank you! And I thought only our family did the plate thing. How exciting.

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  2. Happy birthday . May it be filled with love and books^^
    we don't have a special plate but special glass and i also have to write a book list so my mother know what to take me^^

    I hope you will have a wonderful day, thank you for sharing with us.

    Which book arf so many are also on my wish list: throne of glass, graceling, grave mercy and i will add terrier ^^ i can't choose yet^^

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    1. Thanks, Miki! By the way, my review for Throne of Glass is up, and the book is amaaaaaazing!

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  3. Happy birthday to YOOOOUUUU! There are about four books on that list that I want to read but haven't bought yet, so I'd maybe choose.... Shatter Me? Maybe? Hmmmm. *munches birthday cake and mulls over it a bit more* Hope you get some of these on the day! :)

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    1. Thanks! Well, and if you win, you'll have time to think it over. I thought about offering the Shatter Me hardcover, but the paperback is what's on my list, and the cover will match the sequels.

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  4. Omg, Happy Birthday! I hope you get a looot of presents!
    So, I had a hard time choosing between Throne of Glass and Under the Never Sky, but I think Throne of Glass would be my pick!
    Penny Pe

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    1. Thank you! And great choice! Throne of Glass is such a great book. I devoured it in less than a day.

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  5. I would pick Shadow and Bone if I were to win. Thank you for the giveaway!
    Mel Brock

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    1. Oooh, good choice. A Russian fantasyscape always makes for a great read.

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  6. I think I would choose Throne of Glass.

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  7. I would choose Shadow and Bone or Under The Never Sky!
    Happy birthday!:D

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  8. I would choose Grave Mercy or Graceling!

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    1. Ha! You have a thing for amazing fighters, then. Nice.

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  9. Happy Birthday!

    I think I'd pick Graceling. I've wanted to read it for a while and just not got around to it. Or perhaps Grave Mercy? It sounds amazing too.

    Thanks for the giveaway :)

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    1. Thanks!

      They're both spectacular, honestly. You can't go wrong.

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  10. Shatter me:)

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    -JennyC

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  11. Shadow and Bone or Under the Never Sky! Haven't read either, but I hear they're really good! Thanks a million for the giveaway, you're amazing!!! :D

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    1. They are. They really are. You can read my reviews, or just take my word for it. :D

      And thanks! *in best Iago voice* "You're too kind. I'm embarrassed! I'm ba-lushing."

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  12. I'd pick Grave Mercy or Cinder. Part of me wants The Book Thief, too, because it's my favorite book ever!

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    1. Isn't it just divine? *sighs dreamily*

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  13. Hard pick! I think for now, I would either choose Grave Mercy or Throne of Glass. :)

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    1. This nice part is that you wouldn't have to make a final decision until you win.

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  14. I'd love Graceling or Shadow and Bone! Thanks for the amazing giveaway and Happy Birthday!!

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  15. Cinder or The Book Thief! Thanks for the giveaway and have a happy birthday!

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  16. Happy Birthday ! And thanks for the fantastic giveaway!:)

    I would love A copy of cinder or Throne of glass.Thanks again!

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  17. Probably Graaceling or Grave Mercy, I haven't read them yet!! Thanks for the giveaway.

    AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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  18. Happy Birthday!!!
    I hope you have an Incredible birthday!!
    I would love to have Shatter Me! :D

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  19. I just love birthdays!!!
    So here is wishing you a happy happy one :]
    Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!
    I would pick Under the Never Sky ^^

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  20. Happy birthday! Wish I could enter...

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    1. As long as you live somewhere the Book Depository can deliver to, you can!

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  21. I'm torn between Grave Mercy and Shadow and Bone. I'm leaning towards the former, I THINK. Argh, so difficult!

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    1. I know! They're all so good. But don't worry, you have time to mull your choices.

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  22. I would probably choose Under the never sky or Shatter me

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  23. Wow what a giveaway!!! Happy Birthday to u. I hope u have an awesome day
    I hate choosing because they all look awesome but I will go with Game of Thromes or Under the Never Sky!!!!
    hope I hear from u soon!!!!

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    1. Ha! I think you mean Throne of Glass, which is completely understandable because I confused the titles at first, too.

      And thanks!

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  24. Hey, Happy Birthday!

    If I win, I think I'll probably choose Grave Mercy!

    Thanks for the giveaway! So generous. :)

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    1. Thanks! GREAT pick, btw. Grave Mercy is the book I hug and squeeze and call my Precious.

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  25. I'd choose Shatter Me. Thanks for offering!

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  27. Happy Birthday! Most of the books up there are on my to read list actually, so thanks so much for having this giveaway. <3 My mom has pretty much given up on shopping for books without me. Nowadays she just sets me loose in the bookstore and meets me at the cash register. She still insists on wrapping them though. rofl

    I forgot to mention what book I'd choose...whoops. It would probably be Throne of Glass, though I'm super indecisive so that might change if I actually were to win. lmao

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    1. Thanks! And oh man, I wish my mom did that. What fun!

      Changing your mind is totally allowed. I know I'd rethink myself a million times over.

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  28. The Book Thief by Markus Zasuk. Happy birthday! :)

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    1. Thanks! And AAAAAAH what a good book! Have you read it? The prose melts my face, it's so amazing.

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  29. CINDER! CINDER! CINDER! *chants*

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  30. Happy belated birthday! This is a tough choice, I'd love to read either Shadow and Bone or Throne of Glass. Thank you for the giveaway! :)

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    1. Thanks, good choice, and you're welcome! :)

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  31. Happy happy happy happy biiirrrttthhdaaaayy~~ this is an awesome giveaawwaaaayy!! thank you so muucch! I'd choose Cinder!

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  32. I'd choose The Book Thief...because I already own all the others and I've been dying to read TBT! Happy Birthday!

    (I love the graphic you used at the top. Hilarious!)

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    1. Thanks, Ems! Even if you don't win (though I'd be tickled pink if you did), I strongly suggest borrowing TBT from the library when you feel so inclined. It's ridiculously gorgeous.

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  33. Happy birthday! :D

    I'd choose Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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    1. Thanks! Oooh, great choice. You can't really go wrong with the Darkling AND Mal.

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  34. Happy birthday! :) I'd probably pick Under the Never Sky.

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  35. I'd love to read Grave Mercy.

    Happy Birthday!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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    1. I know I've said it before, but I. Love. That. Book! Excellent choice.

      And thanks!

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  36. Happy Birthday!!!!

    Thank you for this awesome giveaway to celebrate your special day! I'd love to get my hands on Shadow and Bone :)

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