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Want a box of books? Then follow my blog. That's all I ask. So simple. And the box of books could be yours.

1/30/2012

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UPDATE: The Name(s) I drew are: KAREN for the books shown below.
AND a small box of mystery books to LORI M. LEE.


Some would argue that a person could never have enough books, "You're giving away books? Why that's just weird." But here is my problem, I've run out of book shelf space for my " little lovelies."

Books are piling up on my dresser (I count about 25 sitting there, staring at me). There are books piled on my desk, my floor, and my night table--since there is no space for them in the book case. It's a shame. I love books. I love them a little too much, really. I read them and then I store them--FOREVER. I hardly, if ever, read the same book twice. Yet, I keep them. Or my husband would say, "You hoard them. You're a book hoarder. I thought getting you a Kindle would have solved this problem, but alas. It didn't."  (He'd never say "alas" but this is my blog and I can make him sound however I like).

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_I do hoard them and that's not right. Books should be enjoyed and read by as many people as possible. I need to pass them along and clean up house at the same time.

So, in anticipation of reaching 500 blog followers (fingers crossed), I'm giving away one lucky blog follower (possibly more, depending on how many new followers I get) a big ol' box of books. This way I can get back some shelf space and give some great books a chance to be read again by someone else.

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Some of the books I picked up are nearly new, read only once by me. Others I picked up at second hand stores and used book stores. Several are actually signed by the author when I met them in person at a writing convention (James Dashner and Larry Correia are amazingly funny guys).

The box will contain a variety of titles from a variety of genres. I love to read just about everything, so there should be a little something to make everyone happy--even the book reading dudes :)

I pictured a few books here for you to see what will be included and give you a taste of what you will receive.

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So what's the catch?

If you want a chance to win a box of books, just make sure you are a follower of my blog and leave me a comment below. Simple. Easy.

Old follower/friends of mine, you can get in on this action too. I will put everyone's names in a hat and have someone (not me) draw a name for fairness. I'm doing this old school.

Here are a few more titles that will be included in the box:

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I will add several more so it will feel like Christmas :) This way you can be a bit surprised when the box comes and you open it.  

So, follow my blog--add your face--and then be sure to leave a comment below and let me know you'd love to adopt these books and give them not only a good home but a good read as well.
31 Comments
Dae Whitmore link
1/29/2012 10:26:14 pm

What a good idea. I should do something similar. I know all too well what it's like to be a book hoarder. Some of those books look good!

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MaryBeth link
1/29/2012 10:28:01 pm

Who doesn't love free books?! :D

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Ann L
1/29/2012 10:32:01 pm

Ah I'd love these books! From the pictures posted I haven't read a lot of these yet, but they're on my to read list- especially The Maze Runner,

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Nancy Lauzon link
1/29/2012 11:14:52 pm

Love your 'box of books' offers in exchange for followers. It certainly works, you're over 400 now, good for you! I just gave away a ton of books (like you, my shelves are overflowing) in my de-cluttering project, but the only thing I'll get back is more space. Which is nice, but not as nice as more followers, LOL!

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Michael Offutt link
1/29/2012 11:57:47 pm

Unless they're ebooks, I'm not interested. I don't have room for a box of books. But this will no doubt be a great gift for someone. Be thankful for media rate because shipping on that would otherwise kill you.

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Jenn Ingram link
1/30/2012 12:05:53 am

This is a great idea! :) I would definitely give them a good home and a good read!

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Ellen Gault link
1/30/2012 12:27:56 am

Great giveaway and great idea. Thanks so much.

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Lori M Lee link
1/30/2012 12:29:17 am

How cool. Free books? Count me in! The box will fit nicely with my other books stacked all over my house :D

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hannah94
1/30/2012 02:19:06 am

I too am a book hoarder. I'm not sure I could give a whole box away. That's very impressive.
It's not like I need more books, but I would still love some. :)

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J.L. Campbell link
1/30/2012 04:41:35 am

Since I live in Jamaica, shipping costs would kill you, so I'm not entering. :D But, I have the same challenge as you. I hardly ever read a book twice, so now what I've been doing is giving them to the church and we sell them to help with our ministry. I agree that books should be read by as many people as possible.

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Charlotte link
1/30/2012 06:08:01 am

I'm drooling. And I'm now officially following you (read you all the time without following, sorry).

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Katy Manck link
1/30/2012 07:29:16 am

Great giveaway! Some interesting titles shown that would probably fit well on my book review blog.
I'm in the same boat, rarely rereading fiction, so I give away my review copies, too.

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Brooke R. Busse link
1/30/2012 08:18:43 am

So we've gone over previously why I can't "officially" follow you, but all your posts do show up in my Dashboard, and I read every single one, so it's like following, right?

When I run out of room straight across, I start getting creative. My father tells me my bookcases look like shop windows. XD I currently own 534 books. I could never give away a whole box of them. 0-0

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Elle Ann link
1/31/2012 06:32:13 am

You had me at Zombies ;) Books ran a close second. I love to write and read. I clutter up with books then find them new homes also. This is a great idea!!!

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The Purple Lady link
1/31/2012 11:24:06 am

A box of books is a FABULOUS welcome gift! Thank you for the offer. I hope to win!

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Ahmad Taylor link
1/31/2012 12:28:31 pm

I like it. I could use some reading material to blog about and enjoy, so feel free to pick moi! lol Good luck getting more followers. I may steal your idea to get my pages up in attendance.

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Juliana link
2/1/2012 02:26:46 am

I like books! I like winning books, too, though you winned (yep, it's a word) me a book last week so I'd feel bad if I won again. But I certainly wouldn't complain *snort*

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The Loopy Librarian link
2/1/2012 04:18:12 am

What a great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!

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The Avid Reader link
2/1/2012 04:36:35 am

Ooh, I love this! I should force myself to do something similar... In the meantime I'd love to win yours!

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Tim Ward link
2/1/2012 05:54:14 am

Cool idea. I've joined. Can't wait for your book to come out.

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Karen link
2/2/2012 04:21:38 am

Awesome giveaway. I've been dying to read Maze Runner & Matched, this would give me an excuse to bump them up on the tbr pile. :)

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Elizabeth Anne Mitchell link
2/2/2012 04:22:42 am

Ooh, free books! Count me in! After reading you for months, I'm finally officially following.

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Barbra Hesson link
2/2/2012 04:28:31 am

I would love more books! I am a school librarian and I review books for the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal. I will follow you if you lead me.... Thanks.

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Megan link
2/2/2012 05:18:45 am

Ok I read regularly but this is the first time I've ever posted because, oh my gosh, FREE BOOKS. :) Fantastic idea! Your blog is great by the way, and I'm really looking forward to Wanted: Dead or Undead!

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Ashe
2/4/2012 01:19:40 am

This is an amazing idea. Love love free books :)

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Tracy N. Jorgensen
2/4/2012 01:19:43 am

Looks you have interesting taste in books. I'm going to cross my fingers.

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Heidi Stoffel
2/4/2012 01:36:45 am

I already enjoy following you on twitter and had been considering following your blog too. Free books simply changed it from something. I meant to do to something I have done. L

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Anna Wadlow
2/4/2012 07:24:07 am

I would love to enter. I plan to read alot this year and the box-o-books would certainly help. Thank you for having this give away!

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Rebecca L. Fisk link
2/5/2012 01:33:04 am

OOOOOHHHH, FREE BOOKS!!!! Yes, please! You betcha I'm a book hoarder! feed my addiction Zombie Queen! lol

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Margo Kelly link
2/5/2012 03:05:16 am

Congrats on reaching 500! YAY! I'm already a follower, but I would LOVE to win the box of books. I would certainly read some myself, but I am also trying to figure out how to get more books for our HS library. So, I would love to donate most of the books to them!! THANKS!!

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Nicole link
2/5/2012 09:09:00 am

You had me at free books! I would love it!! What a clever giveaway!!

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