Book Blogger Holiday Swap

I am participating in the Book Blogger Holiday Swap. I got my presents today!! I couldn't wait to open them. I tried. It didn't work though. I HAD to know what my gifts were.

I got Tithe by Holly Black, I have been REALLY wanting to read this one!! I also got some awesome book marks! One for every month of the year with a little calendar on it! I love them!!!!! They are so cute!!!!!


Thank you so much Kathrin @ Secret Dreamworld of a Bookaholic!

The News Stand {5}

The News Stand is a weekly feature.
Here we will dish on tidbits, news, and important things
bookies should know. So scroll down to hear what you can glean from this week.

• Borders UK are seeking a buyer for their 45 stores while they have started closing down procedures. Sales have started and lets hope they find a buyer. I don't want to lose Borders UK!
• Prospera Publishing has FREE International shipping this month on all their titles. Some are even signed by the author!!
• Check out Britain's smallest library! It's in a Red Phone Booth!!
• Want to meet the 2010 Debut Authors? Check out the Debutantes Ball.
• Melissa Marr just released the cover of Radiant Shadows, the 4th book in the Wicked Lovely series! I love it!!
• Who's on the NY Times Best Seller List this week?
  

What news do YOU have for us?

MIA

I know I've been MIA (missing in action) lately. I've had a disturbing comment or 2 on my blog, and then emails from a BIG book blogger...a REALLY BIG one...that weren't very nice. So it has put me off a bit and made me a bit sad about it all.

I started this book blog because I love to read and my family & friends were always asking me for recommendations. I decided to just put them all in a blog so they could come to one place and see my choices for them. I'm not doing it to copy anyone or try to be the biggest. I like it the way it is. If no one came I'd still do it. I'd do it for myself and my family. I love reading. I want to give away books, even if I have to pay for them, because I want everyone to have the opportunity for good books.

Some people can be mean and hurtful. I promise I'll be better at posting. I've just not felt like it for fear of criticism and rude comments.

Winners!

...And the books go to...




1. Becca and Fam
2. Kelly DeGarmo














1. Adrienne
2. Becca Pierson








Please send me your mailing address asap so I can get your books out to you. Congrats and enjoy!!

Didn't win? You can order these titles from Prospera Publishing for a limited time for FREE postage! Naked in Knightsbridge is even signed if you order from them!!!!!

UPDATE: Link fixed!

OK, I must have had a brain fart and didn't add the right link. I'm so sorry guys! The problem is now fixed and you can enter the 2 International giveaway's I've got going on! I'm so excited about them!

I've got a total of 19 books to giveaway so far in DEC!!! Who doesn't love free books?!

Keep checking back for more giveaways!

Giveaway: The Dresskeeper

Thanks to Prospera Publishing I've got 2 copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus to giveaway! How lucky are we!

What do you have to do to be entered? It's easy here at The Sweet Bookshelf!

Just enter your name and email in the link below and you'll be entered.

This is an International giveaway!
Anyone can enter!

Ends: Wednesday 2nd December

Summary:
When Picky's Mum forces her to look after Gran, who has dementia, Picky is accidentally transported back to the year 1685, where a man in a wig insists she is someone called Amelia and tries to kill her. Managing to get the dress off just in time, Picky returns to the present with the dress covered in blood. Who is Amelia? Is she dead? Will wearing the other dresses in the chest take Picky back in time too? And does she dare put herself in danger again?

Giveaway: Naked in Knightsbridge

Thanks to Prospera Publishing I've got 2 copies of Naked in Knightsbridge by Nicky Schmidt to Giveaway! We are so lucky!

What do you have to do to be entered? It's easy here at The Sweet Bookshelf!

Just enter your name and email in the link below and you'll be entered.

This is an International giveaway!
Anyone can enter!

Ends: Wednesday 2nd December

Summary:
With mounting debts, threats from a crazy landlord and a cleaning business that was going well until she set fire to someone s house, Jools Grand is about to find herself homeless. She has to come up with a plan, and fast. So with an acute sense of desperation, Jools decides to auction herself online in a marriage of convenience. Who knows, she might even find romance? What Jools isn t banking on is a bidding war between two not-so-eligible bachelors a wealthy, gay, would-be politician who needs a wife as a cover; and a deranged loner with a newly-refurbished basement prison. Add to that a lecherous father, some soon-to-be-exposed secrets and an addiction to pastries, and Jools is set to discover that nothing comes without a price.