Monday, December 6, 2010

Booked for the Holidays!


Welcome to the 3rd annual Booked for the Holidays giveaway! I'm starting it a little later than usual this year but hopefully it will be worth the wait, as I'm giving away more books--TWENTY!--than ever. Here's how it will work.

BOOKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2010 - RULES

Each day--today through Tuesday, 12/14--I will be giving away a set of two books. The books are only a "set" because I am combining them for this giveaway; one of the daily books will be a "regular" book (there's one non-book giveaway) while the other will be a Christmas-themed book. One day will have a double giveaway, as I have two copies of the book being featured. With the exception of a couple of books which I purchased and read for my own enjoyment, all have been reviewed on my blog during the past year or so and I will link to the review posts.

To enter, just leave a comment on the giveaway post for that day. Double your chances by posting the BFTH button on your sidebar or posting about this giveaway and leaving me a second comment saying you did so. (If you do not have a blog, receive a second entry by posting on FB or emailing a friend and leaving me a comment.) And a third entry is possible by following this blog and leaving another comment telling me you are a follower. (You can either be an existing follower or a new follower.) Just remember, if you enter all 10 days, you need to leave separate comments for each of your entries each day. I'll use the Random Integer Generator, so each comment will receive one entry, and you can have up to three comments on each post.

All entries must be received by 8:00 pm CST Wednesday, December 15. Results will be posted on my blog that night and winners will have 24 hours to email me with their address to claim their books. If not claimed within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen. My goal is to mail all books on Friday, Dec. 17. Books will be mailed either First Class or Media Mail, whichever is cheaper. Mocha with Linda is not responsible for lost or damaged books.

Ten separate winners will be announced; duplicate wins will only be allowed if less than ten people participate. (If less than ten participate, I may quit doing this! LOL)

Each of the books being given away are either brand-new or gently read and in "as new" condition. Books which I reviewed have been provided by the publishers.

I hope that all makes sense! Have fun and good luck!


AND NOW FOR THE FIRST GIVEAWAY!


Giveaway #1

  • Disaster Status by Candace Calvert - This is the second book in the Mercy Hospital series. I've had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Candace, and she is a delight, as are her books! See my review here.
  • Snow Day by Billy Coffee - I reviewed this charming book here.

Come back tomorrow for Booked for the Holidays, Day 2!


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48 comments:

quilly said...

I need to win disaster status! Let me win this please, please, please. (Listen to me pleading with the Random Number Generator. I know it is heartless!)

quilly said...

Oh hey, I thought I "followed" your blog a long time ago, but apparently I hadn't! Huge oversight! Fixed now!

Amber Holcomb said...

Great giveaway! :D I've heard such great things about Candace Calvert's series--I'd love a chance to win! Thank you!

~Amber

stokes[dot]a[at]suddenlink[dot]net

Amber Holcomb said...

I'm a follower. :)

~Amber

stokes[dot]a[at]suddenlink[dot]net

quilly said...

And I know have a post up in my left sidebar (along with your badge) that will stay for the duration of the giveaway!

Amber Holcomb said...

I put your giveaway button in my sidebar, as well. :) Thanks again!

~Amber

stokes[dot]a[at]suddenlink[dot]net

Renee Ann said...

Please include me in this great giveaway! reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Renee Ann said...

I'm a new GFC follower of your blog!
reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Renee Ann said...

I posted your button on my sidebar. My blog is Doorkeeper and I'm at http://reneeannsmith.com/ . . .(If you click on my name you should go right to my blog!) reneeasmith61 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Diana Ferguson said...

I'm a faithful follower!!!

Diana Ferguson said...

And...I love your generosity in doing such a thoughtful giveaway each day!

Renee Ann said...

BTW, I enjoyed reading your About Me blurb. I can relate because I don't know what I'd do without the ladies in the Bible study I attend!

sara said...

I am so excited this is back!!!

I need a new Christmas book to read over the holidays!

sara said...

of course I already follow!

SusanD said...

Great giveaway. I'm always looking for a new good read. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, SusanD

SusanD said...

Of course I'm a follower! That's how I knew about your giveaway. lol. Blessings, SusanD

SusanD said...

I added your button to my sidebar. Thanks. Blessings, SusanD

Tammy @BeatriceBanks said...

Great giveaway! I would love some new books!

Tammy @BeatriceBanks said...

I am also one of your followers! Thanks and have a blessed Monday!

Marianne said...

i just finished the Mercy Hospital series, but would love to enter this contest anyways! thanks

Marianen said...

I just became one of your followers, i think (i'm still very, very new at all this,) but am having trouble posting your button to my profile. Hint, anyone, please? you can email me at mitzi_wanham@yahoo.com if you like. thanks.

STILLMAGNOLIA said...

I am a follower. I love christmas books....heck...i love to read period. I am going to post your button.

A Stone Gatherer said...

Sounds like fun Linda! Thanks for the giveaways! Great reviews and giveaways, who could ask for more!

Jen U. said...

Would love to be entered to win. Thanks!
~Jen Unsell

Jen U. said...

I have posted your button on the sidebar of my blog.
~Jen Unsell
www.theunsells.blogspot.com

Jen U. said...

I am a follower of your blog now.
~Jen Unsell

Marianne said...

Hi, Linda...thanks for the help! i got your button on the sidebar of my blog.

marianne-barkmansofwanham.blogspot.com

Marianne said...

Hi, Linda....i am now a follower of your blog!

Mary Lou said...

Please enter me this wonderful drawing. Mary Lou at dlowran1(at)comcast(dot)net

Mary Lou said...

Thought I was a follower but I am now a follower...thanks...Mary Lou at dlowran1(at)comcast(dot)net

Cathy said...

You know I'd love to read these. I'm so glad you're doing this holiday giveaway.

Cathy said...

I've been a follower of yours for a long time.

Cathy said...

I made a post telling everyone about Booked for the Holidays 2010.

Katie Marie said...

Ohh! I'd love to win either of these books! Great giveaways!

- Katie M
legacy1992(at)gmail(dot)com

I just became a follower of your blog! :-D

riTa Koch said...

I just today discovered this Giveaway. Thank you, always open for new books!

riTa Koch said...

I also just copied your button and it will be on my sidebar as soon as I stop commenting here.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

bfaos(@)mail(.)com

Anonymous said...

I have the BFTH button on my sidebar at: http:bfaos.blogspot.com

bfaos(@)mail(.)com

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower

bfaos(@)mail(.)com

Beverlydru said...

Looks like you've generated lots of enthusiasm. One can never have too many books. Please count me in.

windycindy said...

How fun!!!!!
Both books; as always, are fabulous.
Thanks bunches...Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I have been a follower of yours for some time now.
Again, thanks very much...
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

MaureenT said...

I would love to read these books...please include me.


alekee02[at]yahoo[dot]com

MaureenT said...

I posted this on Facebook on my profile page.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/profile.php?id=1124305054

alekee02[at]yahoo[dot]com

MaureenT said...

I follow on GFC and subscribe by email.

alekee02[at]yahoo[dot]com

Unknown said...

Yes, please! :-)

Anonymous said...

excellent selection of books...merry christmas :)

karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

i'm a follower :)

karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com