Book Shelf: Breathe (Sea Breeze #1) by Abbi Glines

In the shore town of Sea Breeze, Sadie discovers that fame is nothing in the face of passion. A steamy read from bestselling author Abbi Glines.

Sadie White’s summer job is at the beach, but she won’t be working as a lifeguard. Since her mom is pregnant and refuses to work, Sadie will be taking over as a domestic servant for a wealthy family on a nearby island.

When the family arrives at their summer getaway, Sadie is surprised to learn that the owner of the house is Jax Stone, one of the hottest teen rockers in the world. If Sadie were normal—if she hadn’t spent her life raising her mother and taking care of the house—maybe she’d be excited about working for a rock star. But she’s not.

Even though Sadie isn’t impressed by Jax’s fame, he is drawn to her. Everything about Sadie fascinates Jax, but he fights his attraction: Relationships never work in his world, and as badly as he wants Sadie, he believes she deserves more. Yet as the summer stretches on, Jax’s passion leaves him breathless—and Sadie feels like the only source of oxygen.

Can their love overcome the disparity in their lifestyles? One breath at a time, they’re going to find out.....

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Review:

Breathe marks the first book in Abbi Glines Sea Breeze series and is a highly entertaining NA filled with fantastic characters and sizzling romance!

So. I'm an Abbi Glines fan. Plain and simple. What can I say? The woman knows how to write! And she certainly knows how to keep me entranced by her stories. I may have broke with tradition, reading the 2nd book in this series Because of Low first, but in no way do I feel it detracted from Breathe as each book in this series focus's on a new set of main characters in a brand new story!

Breathe tells the story of Sadie White, a sweet girl from the small costal town of Sea Breeze who has a mess of a mother and a tough home life and Jax Stone, the lonely and fed-up rock star who escapes to Sea Breeze every year only to meet the one girl who manages to see him like no other and who manages to worm her way into his heart.

In all honesty, I found Breathe to be a really enjoyable read. Abbi Gline's writing is simple, I admit that, but it flows perfectly and she manages to write great characters into simple stories that are a hell of a lot of fun to read. The storylines can be simple at times, but they're none-the-less entirely captivating and it was quite impossible for me to put Breathe down. I wanted to stay in Sadie and Jax's world.

Sadie was a real sweetie. I liked this girl with her big heart and her attentive attitude. Sadie took care of her mother Jessica and was so kind to everyone she knew. I liked how Glines wrote every part of Sadie, from her ability to take care of a mother who I might say was a right mess and who's actions were discugsting at times to her sweet friendship's that developed between her and those who worked in the Stone household.

What girl has never dreamed of a rockstar falling for them? I know I certainly have in the past and Glines makes our every dream a reality in the form of Sadie when she becomes the object of Jax Stone's affections. Oh, Jax! What a babe! Honestly, Jax Stone was a really awesome male lead. Despite his rock star status, Jax really was a good guy. He had a good heart and his actions were incredibly sweet. There was never a moment where I didn't like Jax. From beginning to end of Breathe, Jax Stone was the perfect match for Sadie.

Chemistry wise Jax and Sadie had it from the beginning. Glines writes their relationship both sweet and sizzling at the same time with the anticipation building for them to really be together from the very beginning. My only issue with this book was that I felt Sadie and Jax fell in love with each other way too soon, especially on Sadie's part. Don't get me wrong, Glines builds up to it, with moments spent together, but I feel like the whole "love of my life" thing happened a tad too quickly for me to believe. If it had of only taken a little bit longer then I may have found it more believable. And yet, I still felt Sadie and Jax's connection and attraction to one another, I just didn't out right accept their "love" as I my otherwise would.

Featuring perfect character relationships and even characters from the other books (hello Marcus!), Breathe was/is a great start to this series and is the perfect book of Abbi's to pick up if you're considering reading her books!

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by Simon & Schuster (Thank you Anabel)
Format: Paperback
Buy it: Bookworld | The Nile | The Book Depository | Amazon
My Recommendation: NA fans will love this one!
Cover: Simple, but perfect
Will I read sequel/continue with series: YES!

Interview with M.J. Hearle & Giveaway! **CLOSED**

Today I'm thrilled to be welcoming M.J. Hearle, the Aussie author of the Winter Saga to the blog to celebrate the recent release of his short story in the Winter Saga, Claudette in the Shadows.

Fresh off the back of the release of Claudette in the Shadows, a prequel short story featuring Claudette the sister of Winter Saga leading man Blake, M. J. has agreed to answer some of my questions.

Plus, thanks to the fabulous people over at Pan Macmillian Australia I have a SIGNED copy of  the latest book in the series Winter's Light, a SIGNED poster and an e-copy of Claudette in the Shadows to give away!

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Welcome M.J. and congrats on the recent release of Claudette in the Shadows—your prequel novella set in the Winter Saga world but featuring Claudette. Thanks so much for agreeing to this little Q&A. I’m gonna try not to take up too much of your time, so lets jump straight into things….. 

Before the opening chapter of Claudette in the Shadows you write a brief explanation on why you felt Claudette’s tale needed to be told. For those who haven’t read the story, why do you feel this was the case?
When I finish writing a book I’m quite ready to let the characters and story go. I’ve been living with them for so long that the idea of not thinking about them anymore is actually quite appealing. However, sometimes characters don’t just recede into the mists of my imagination. They dig their heels in and demand their stories go on. Claudette was one such character.
Even while I was working on Winter’s Shadow I had an inkling that there was more to Claudette. She was too vivid, too powerful to remain a fleeting secondary character. And so when my publisher asked if I’d like to write a short story set in the universe of Winter’s Shadow I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on Claudette. I was also kind of excited about writing from her point of view. It’s much easier to write a sympathetic character, someone your reader can identify with, than it is to base your story around an unabashedly dark character. So many of the books in the genre revolve around innocent naïf’s. I wanted to challenge myself and the readers by writing from a characters point of view who wasn’t necessarily sympathetic but who was still compelling. You might not like Claudette but hopefully you’ll find her wild and fascinating company. 

Claudette’s a somewhat dark character but there’s something eerie about her logic and rationale, especially in Claudette in the Shadows. How do you reconcile some of the things Claudette does and the manner in which she operates with whom and what she is? 
I approached writing Claudette like she was a sociopath. Someone for who empathy and compassion are foreign concepts. This is not her fault. This is the way she was born. She is certainly not evil, because to be evil would imply that Claudette has an understanding and respect for morality. She has an intellectual grasp of what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ but does not intuitively feel the differences the way a well-adjusted person might. Her first and primary drive is to satisfy her own desires. This does not mean she can’t feel love – she does, or at least a shadow of love – which makes her something of a tragic character. Part of Claudette (a small part admittedly) aches to belong, to be loved, which is why her family is so important to her. Especially Blake, her brother. She might not love
him in the conventional sense but she does need him, if for nothing else to remind her of what it is to be human. Something which, as the story progresses, becomes much more difficult. I do not expect readers to sympathise with Claudette but they should pity her. To be born without the capacity for empathy would be a terrible and lonely thing.  

I have to know; both your main protagonists have been female (Winter & now Claudette). Was there a reason you chose to write your stories in a female’s POV? As a male writer, why did you choose to go down this path rather than an almost expected male POV from a male writer?
Despite the paranormal label which the books are collected under, the Winter novels and Claudette in the Shadows have much more in common with the traditional ‘gothic literature’ of the late 1800’s, books such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. Those stories were driven by strong female characters thrust into a world of mystery and darkness and so it seemed only natural that my contributions to the genre do so as well. I don’t think the stories would work if they were told from a male POV. Of course I’m speaking generally here, but females tend to be more considered in their emotional responses to situations. In a gothic or a paranormal tale, a male character might be more inclined to strike out at the unfamiliar and strange without questioning their actions. A female character is less likely to attack the thing in the shadows and more likely to at least try and understand them. Maybe even fall in love with them? 

There really aren’t any words to describe your writing. It’s so haunting and lyrical and gothic (okay, maybe I did find some, lol). I always feel completely transported to another place when I read your books. How much effort do you put into your writing? Are you a perfectionist? Do you slave away or are you more of a go-with-the-flow writer? 
Thank you for the compliment. I think every writer is probably something of a perfectionist. Still, I’m pretty lazy. I don’t spend hours a day writing (I can’t – I’ve got a job and a family that demand my time) but in the scant time available to me I try to do my best. There are definitely times when I agonise over a sentence far too long. During the first draft stage I’m probably more concerned with story rather than the quality of my prose cause if that doesn’t work then it doesn’t matter how pretty your sentences are. It’s the subsequent drafts where I try and add a bit of polish. In answer to your question though I’m probably more of a go-with-the-flow writer. I don’t like plotting or outlining. I did for Winter’s Shadow because it was my first book and I was insecure, but I haven’t since. Now, I let the character’s dictate the shape of the story rather than try and force a story onto them.

Your mythology throughout the entire Winter Saga is really different. Where do so many of your unique ideas stem from?
Ah, the question all writers dread J – where do I get my ideas? Unfortunately, there’s no real answer to that. There’s no magic rituals or potions. There’s no store that sells story ideas (though I wish there was). Like everyone else, my imagination has been formed by my unique life experience. You might find it hard to believe where some of my ideas for the Winter Saga began. For example, a dim memory of a scene in a children’s cartoon from the early 1990’s called SKELETON WARRIORS was ridiculously integral to developing the mythology of the Demori. Bizarre huh? The stuff that sticks. It’s like a grain of sand caught in an oyster that turns into a pearl over time. There are definitely authors that have influenced my storytelling those being Stephen King, Clive Barker, H.P. Lovecraft, Anne Rice, Enid Blyton, Philip Pullman, C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, Susanna Clarke and Neil Gaiman. I love cinema too and can’t discount the formative influence of The Wizard of Oz. I watched it so many times when I was a kid that it’s ingrained in my creative DNA. It’s no coincidence that Winter’s Shadow features a girl who travels to an emerald-hued world full of magic and mystery.

I know many writers find inspiration, and take inspiration from events or people in their lives. Has this ever been the case for you? 
Winter’s Shadow was partly inspired by a sunset jog through a cemetery. I’m not much of an athlete but I try and run a couple of times a week. One time my run took me into Waverly Cemetery in Sydney. I spied a girl taking photos of the gravestones. As I jogged past she took a photo of me. I don’t know why? I doubt I would have been a very pretty picture all sweaty and red-faced. Still, the incident got me thinking about what would happen if the photo she took revealed something strange. Something otherworldly. Before I knew it, I had the opening section of Winter’s Shadow all worked out. 

Are you a big reader, and if yes, what can we expect to find on your book shelf on any given day?
At the moment, it’s a bit of family affair on my bedside table. I’m reading Joe Hill’s NOSFA2 and right after that I have DOCTOR SLEEP by his dad, Stephen King. I recently listened to the audiobook of Neil Gaiman’s THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE on a long drive and found it moving and beautiful. I’m going on holiday soon so I’m going to load up my eReader with Clive Barker’s ABARAT books, which I’ve been excited to delve into.

Let’s say you had the opportunity to meet anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would you want to meet and why? 
I think I’d like to meet Nikola Tesla. He was this amazing scientist from the early 1900’s who’s probably most famous for harnessing alternating current electricity (the AC in AC/DC) but was also responsible for a whole host of other genius inventions. He was an environmentalist (a big believer in developing devices to utilise renewable energy) a humanitarian and a philanthropist. He developed a wireless system that would make electricity safely available to everyone who needed it, yet his system was rejected by the government because it was impossible to meter, ie make a buck out of. I think Tesla was the closest thing to a real wizard the world has ever seen so to spend an hour or so in the intellect of such a man would be pretty amazing.

Who’s been your biggest inspiration throughout your life?
My family. I grew up feeling incredibly loved and supported. My parents were super smart and creative and encouraged me to develop any and all of my artistic interests. Born to a different family, I never would have become a writer.


Obviously, Claudette in the Shadows has just been released in ebook formats, but what can we expect from you next? When will we readers be able to get our greedy little paws on the third story in the Winter Saga?
Right now, I’m finishing a children’s fantasy novel in the vein of Clive Barker’s The Thief of Always. I’ll hopefully have a first draft finished before Christmas and sent to my agent. After that, it’s on to the third and final novel in the Winter saga. It’s a big story, much bigger than the first two novels, and will hopefully satisfy fans of the series. As for when it will be released? That’s difficult to say. If it’s an eBook than it could come out late next year. Otherwise, look for it early 2015. The publishing world moves very slowly I’m afraid. 

6 Quick Questions: 
1. Night or Day? Night. 
2. Dark or Light? Dark. 
3. Favourite colour? Blue grey. 
4. Favourite movie? The Wizard of Oz. 
5. Lucky number? Nine. 
6. Ice cream or Cake? Neither. I’m a chocolate man. Cadbury’s fruit and nut is my brand. 

Thanks again for agreeing to answer my questions M.J. I’m looking forward to the next installment in the Winter Saga and can’t wait to see what you do with the characters next! 

Thank you very much for inviting me to take part in your interview. It was a lot of fun and I really appreciate your support and interest in my books.

Cheers,
MJ

Addicted to stories from a young age, it was somewhat inevitable that M.J. Hearle turned to dealing them himself. Winter’s Shadow is his first published novel. While ostensibly a paranormal romance it does not contain any sparkly vampires or shirtless werewolves. Instead it creates a new supernatural mythology and a different kind of monster for readers to fear and (hopefully) fall in love with. Published in Australia by Pan Macmillan in June of 2011, it will be followed by a sequel, Winter’s Light, in 2012. An untitled third entry in the Winter novels is planned for release in 2013.

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Claudette Duchamp was born into a life shadowed by fear. Ever since she can remember her family has been running. Running from a man named Victor Bonnaire and the men in his employ, the Devil’s Bane.

Her family has a secret. One her parents refuse to tell Claudette or her twin brother, Blake. It has something to do with why Victor pursues them. And something to do with her dreams…

For Claudette has begun to feel a strange stirring in her heart. A wildness that is both thrilling and frightening. Soon, she will uncover the truth of her family’s haunted legacy. She will discover the world that lies on the other side of midnight. She will take her place in the shadows and embrace the darkness within.

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As I previously mentioned, I'm thrilled to have the chance give away a SIGNED book, SIGNED poster and e-copy of Claudette in the Shadows to TWO lucky Aussie followers (sorry international peeps!) So here's how it's going to work:

 

One winner will win a SIGNED copy of Winter's Light

and

One winner will win a SIGNED poster & an ecopy of Claudette in the Shadows

 

Details:

· You MUST be a follower to enter!

· Giveaway is open to AU fans only! Sorry guys.
· Giveaway will run from today (November 6th) until November 20th (two weeks time!)
· To enter simply comment below letting me know how you're following with a way to contact you :)
And that's it!

 

 

I want to say thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia for providing both the book and poster as well as the fabulous e-copy of Claudette in the Shadows and of course the ever amazing M.J. Hearle for his time and brilliant insight!

 

 

Book Shelf: Claudette in the Shadows (Winter Saga 0.5) by M.J. Hearle

Claudette Duchamp was born into a life shadowed by fear. Ever since she can remember her family has been running. Running from a man named Victor Bonnaire and the men in his employ, the Devil’s Bane.

Her family has a secret. One her parents refuse to tell Claudette or her twin brother, Blake. It has something to do with why Victor pursues them. And something to do with her dreams…

For Claudette has begun to feel a strange stirring in her heart. A wildness that is both thrilling and frightening. Soon, she will uncover the truth of her family’s haunted legacy. She will discover the world that lies on the other side of midnight. She will take her place in the shadows and embrace the darkness within.

More info on Goodreads.....


Review:

Claudette in the Shadows is a quick and deliciously well written prequel to M.J. Hearle’s Winter Saga and is the perfect introduction to those unfamiliar with the series or another opportunity for fans to dive back into the rich world of the Winter Saga!

Set before the events of Winters Shadow, the first book in the series, Claudette in the Shadows features Claudette Duchamp, the sister of male lead and love interest Blake, and someone we only glimpsed briefly in previous books. Hearle takes the opportunity to tell Claudette’s tale and he tells it well indeed. In the tradition of his previous books Hearle’s writing is deep and lyrical. His haunting prose will thrill with it’s gothic aura and floating pace.

This story is undeniably beautifully told. The haunting tone and dark overall theme make Claudette in the Shadows a very intriguing story to read. Though in no way a kind character it seems fitting that we should read Claudette’s tale. Her terrifying presence in the series ended all too soon and here we finally glimpse her decent into darkness. Hers was a story that admittedly needed to be told.

Briefly detailing the life of the Duchamp family before any of the events leading up to Winters Shadow, Claudette in the Shadows allows us a glimpse into their life, as well as Blake and Claudette’s discovery of their heritage and abilities.

A perfect short read, Claudette in the Shadows offers readers the chance to discover Claudette Duchamp like never before in this beautifully written novella!

 

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by Pan Macmillian Australian (Thank you Mark!)
Format: Kindle ebook
Buy it: Amazon | Kobo
My Recommendation: Fans of this series will want to read this
Cover: Unfortunately considering how incredible the covers for the books in this series are, this one is a let down.
Will I read sequel/continue with series: Yes. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Owl Post #22

Inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox, Owl Post allows us bloggers to showcase the books we've bought, won or received throughout the week and is hosted by Brodie over at Eleusinian Mysteries. We all know that the Owl Post is the fastest way to send and receive mail and they certainly make me happy every time they drop a book off.  

Welcome to another Owl Post! Let's see what I got this week.....

    For Review:  

  From Scholastic Australia.....   - The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater I received this really beautiful hardback copy of The Dream Thieves but I'm yet to get a copy of the first book, The Raven Boys. I love Maggie Stiefvater, so I'm gonna have to change that soon!   - The Killing Woods by Lucy Christopher This book sounds quite different--in a good way--and I'm looking forward to reading it eventually.   ....Thank you SO MUCH Scholastic!     I Bought:  

  - Finding It by Cora Carmack I'm such a fan of the Losing It series by Cora Carmack that I HAD to have the 3rd book ASAP....so much so that I accidently pre-order it twice and then didn't notice until both books were already in the mail o_O Oops. Oh well. Guess I'll have to give one away.   Aussies: If you've read the series and don't have book #3 yet, email me your address and I'll send you over a copy of Finding It!   - Keeping Her by Cora Carmack Eeeep! Novella about Garrick and Bliss?!? Hell yes. Me had to have....and loved! Yes. It's been read already. Oh, and sure it's a novella but I still had to have it in paperback/physical form! Love it!   - Deadlands by Lily Herne I bought this on a whim a couple weeks back (finally found it hiding on my shelf and realized I'd never showcased it) because I thought it sounded alright and I'm a fan of zombie/dystopian tales.     That's me this week! I would love to know what you received?    

   

Book Shelf: Banish by Nicola Marsh

Alyssa has one week to destroy her enemy, save her spirit... and save her soul.

After her ex-boyfriend commits suicide and her mum’s alcoholism sparks yet another psychotic episode, seventeen-year-old Alyssa Wood flees her small hometown of Broadwater and heads to New York City to stay with her bohemian aunt — a Wicca High Priestess.

Alyssa revels in the anonymity of a big city and her new life. Her grades climb, she has a new best friend, and a new guy: the sexy geek Ronan — a saxophone player who prefers jazz to pop.

But her newfound peace is soon shattered when she sees a dead body in one of Ronan’s music clips — and she’s the only one who can see it. Worse still, Alyssa recognises the body that has been murdered a week forward!

Alyssa doesn’t believe in the supernatural...despite her family’s Wicca background. So how will she overcome evil when it’s closer than she thinks?

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Review:

Banish by Aussie author Nicola Marsh is a mysterious thriller with just a hint of the supernatural that will have you guessing who's behind the strange goings on in our heroine Alyssa's life until the very end!

Heading into Banish, I must be honest....I had high expectations. The cover was stunning and the premise looked promising, so I was anticipating a thrilling read, but unfortunately this book was a bit of a mixed basket for me. In Banish, Nicola Marsh introduces us to Alyssa Wood, a teenager who has moved to New York to live with her Wiccan aunt after losing her boyfriend and on the back of her mothers mental deterioration but who ultimately finds the past won't the past.

I really wanted to like Banish, I did. However, I struggled from the very beginning to get into this story. Banish's storyline had real possibility, especially when coupled with a witchy element woven into it, but while Banish did ultimately pick up just after halfway I still felt it fell flat.

For the most part, I didn't feel one way or another over our main character and protagonist, Alyssa. I neither loved her nor did I outright her but I did have my problems with her. Considering she grew up in a household where Wicca was such a fixture and magic played such a big role in her mothers, and aunts life, I felt author Nicola Marsh made too big a deal over Alyssa's inability to believe. Don't get me wrong--I understood the purpose of knowing Alyssa was a non-believer to the storyline, but after the first half of the story, I felt as though this fact was really being shoved down my throat. And I came to resent this.

Nicola Marsh's inclusion of Roman in the form of Alyssa's love interest really confounded me. Taking into consideration that these two already know each other when Banish opens up, their relationship came across as lacking and inconsequential. I almost felt Marsh added it in simply to have a relationship in the story. Don't get me wrong, I loved Roman. He was likable and quite sexy in his geeky, suave way and a delightful enigma in the story with his different musical inclinations. In fact, I would have liked to have seen more of him, but from what I saw he and Alyssa's chemistry was a fine simmer--it didn't really go anywhere and to me seemed unnecessary.

The mystery of this novel I did like and the way everything made sense in the end when the mystery surrounding the strange occurrences in Alyssa's life is revealed. Everything tied in well and even I was questioning who and/or what could be behind it all.

Overall, Banish wasn't a bad read, it just wasn't necessarily for me. However, if you're a fan of mystery and thrillers with just the perfect splash of magic and supernatural thrown in then Banish may just be for you.

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by HarlequinTEEN Australia (Thank you Polina!)
Format: Paperback
Buy it: Bookworld | The Nile | Amazon (Kindle)
My Recommendation: If you enjoy supernatural thrillers then perhaps give it a go.
Cover: Love this cover--seriously! It's awesome!
Will I read sequel/continue with series: No. Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me.

Jump: Twinmaker by Seam Williams- Video

Hello lovelies and happy Saturday!

I recently had the pleasure of reading Jump: Twinmaker by Sean Williams (review to come) and just wanted to share this fantastic video Sean had created about d-mat!

Clair lives in a world revolutionised by d-mat, a global teleport system that allows people to transport themselves instantaneously around the world. When a coded note promises improvement – the chance to change your body any way you want, making it stronger, taller, more beautiful – Clair thinks it’s too good to be true, but her best friend, Libby, is determined to give it a try.

What starts as Libby’s dream turns into Clair’s nightmare when Libby falls foul of a deadly trap. With the help of Jesse, the school freak, and a mysterious online friend called Q, Clair’s attempt to protect Libby leads her to an unimagined world of conspiracies and cover-ups. Soon her own life is at risk, and Clair is chased across the world in a desperate race against time.

Want more info on Jump? Add it on Goodreads or check out the new website for the Twinmaker books!

 

 

Dystopian Giveaway Hop! *CLOSED*

Welcome to the Dystopian Giveaway Hop hosted by My Shelf Confessions & I Am A Reader, Not A Writer!

Personally, I was slow to get into the Dystopian genre, but now consider it one of my favourites--there are some terrific dystopian reads and to celebrate, for my stop on the hop, I'm giving away a copy of one of my faves!

 

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda

Reboot by Amy Tintera

Stung by Bethany Wiggins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

Poison Princess by Kresley Cole

Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick

Mystic City by Theo Lawrence

Countdown by Michelle Rowen

 

One (1) winner will have their pick of a paperback copy of any of the above books!

Details:

· You MUST be a follower to enter!

· Giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Or wherever The Book Depository ships.
· Giveaway will run from for the duration of the hop (November 1st-7th), after which I'll pick a winner
· To enter simply comment below letting me know how you're following with a way to contact you :)
· Extra entries are available but are in no way necessary by:
+1 Letting me know which book you'd pick! You're more than welcome to change if you win--I'm just curious what you're all interested in
+1 For Tweeting, Facebooking or Sharing!

 

And that's it! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit some of the other fabulous blogs taking part in the hop below :)