The Suburban Dragon and giveaway, an Aunt Betty review

The Suburban DragonGarasamo Maccagnone- author, Al Ochsner – illustrator

published 2007, 50 pages, paperback 

I have one copy to give away to one lucky commenter.  Leave a comment and tell me the name of the lucky recipient.  I will draw a name on April 30th at 10 am.  I’ll ship anywhere. 

Aunt Betty says

Funny- hilarious!  It has so much energy and excitement for a young reader to intertwine with throughout the story.  Each page gave way for even reluctant readers to use their imagination and enjoy.  The children I read this to were so anxious to find out what each new page had in store and they were not disappointed.  The illustrations and using a dragon character were perfect for K-3rd graders.  A great family read and personal favorite!

Leave a comment to be entered for a free brand new copy of Suburban Dragon!

My Aunt Betty has been an elementary school librarian for 24 years.  This is not surprising because she loves kids and kids appreciate her enthusiasm.  It is because of her that I enjoy a close relationship with my 7 cousins (later, 9).  She always had all of us over for sleepovers and other outings.  All 9 of us would cram into her Rabbit for trips around town.  You never see that anymore

I asked around for words to describe Aunt Betty and these are the words that came back the most…Happy, Caring, and Thoughtful.  As for me, my top three choices are Fun, Kind, and Full of Life.

Free Books for April

Leave a comment, tell me which book you want and I’ll get the book to you for FREE either by mail or personally if I’ll see you soon.  The first one to request each book wins.  Once you’ve ‘won’ the book I can get your shipping address if I need it.  Also, you can come back and get a free book every month if you want. These have all been read a few times.

1. Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – contemporary romance – paperback in excellent shape- review here  for Mary

2. The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton – historical romance – paperback in good shape – review here  for Gautami

3. Velocity by Dean Koontz – first-rate thriller – paperback in good shape – review here  for Bridget

4. Just One Look by Harlan Coben – another first rate thriller – book club hardcover in pretty good shape- review here  for Kathy

5. Behind the Mask No More by Byron Nease – memoir – trade paperback in excellent shape – I reviewed it here

Thanks for helping me clear some space on my shelves.  Happy Reading 🙂

Mary Doria Russell Book Giveaway

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I will be giving one lucky commenter his or her choice of one Mary Doria Russell title.   She is a fabulous writer and if you haven’t read any of her books be sure to check them out and enter for a chance to win!

Here is how to earn entires…

1 – Comment on part one of her interview here.

2 – Comment on part two of her interview here.

3 – Get a correct answer on quiz one here (closed) and quiz two here (closed). and quiz three here.

4 – Post about the giveaway and leave a link on this post.

 I will draw the winner on March 31st at noon.  I will ship anywhere.

The winner was Renee G.!

Free Books for March

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Leave a comment, tell me which book you want and I’ll get the book to you for FREE either by mail or personally if I’ll see you soon.  The first one to request each book wins.  These paperbacks have all been read a time or two, but are in very good shape.

Once you’ve ‘won’ the book I can get your shipping address if I need it.  Also, you can come back and get a free book every month if you want.

1. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe – old 1981 edition. great shape.  It’s a classic.  Especially great for the men in your life.  for Katie

2. Trail of Tears by Eileen Goudge – good women’s fiction. Review here.  for Renee

3. Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – great romance with lots of humor.  Review here.  for Bridget

4. Chill Factor by Sandra Brown – she is a master of suspense.  Review here.  for Sharon

5. Left Behind by LaHaye & Jenkins – first of the series.  Review here.  for Drey

Thanks for helping me clear my shelves.  Happy reading 🙂

We have a winner…

I want to thank you all for stopping by and entering your name for a free Copy of Inside Out Girl by Tish Cohen.  Tish tells me that this book has just hit the Canadian Globe & Mail bestseller list.  Congrats, Tish!

Cover Image And the winner is…Wrighty!

Free Books for February ’09

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Leave a comment, tell me which book you want and I’ll get the book to you for FREE either by mail or personally if I’ll see you soon.  The first one to request each book wins.  These paperbacks have all been read a time or two.

Once you’ve ‘won’ the book I can get your shipping address if I need it.  Also, you can come back and get a free book every month if you want. 

1. The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver.  My review is here.  for John

2. Hot Shot by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.  One of my fave romance authors.  for Keira

3. Until You by Judith McNaught.  My other favorite romance author.  for Keira

4. Deception Point by Dan Brown.  Before the DaVinci Code, he took on NASA.  for Katie

5. The Husband by Dean Koontz.  Koontz is always great.  for Gayle

Thanks for helping me clear some room on my shelves.  Happy reading 🙂

Free Books for January

I’m cleaning off my bookshelves again and am ready to offer these books I’ve already read to you, free of charge.

Leave a comment, tell me which book you want and I’ll get the book to you for FREE either by mail or personally if I’ll see you soon.  The first one to request each book wins.

Once you’ve ‘won’ the book I can get your shipping address if I need it.  Also, you can come back and get a free book every month if you want. 

1. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, trade paperback, read once.  Read my review here.

2. Promise Me by Harlan Coben, oversize mass market paperback, read once.  Review here.  If you’ve never tried a Harlan Coben thriller, you should!  for Heather

3. Cloud Nine by Luanne Rice, mass market paperback, read a few times.  Review here.  This book convinced me never  to buy down pillows again.  for Sarah

4. Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati, mass market paperback, read a few times.  Review here.  This is one of my favorite books (it’s on my 100 list).  If you like epics, romances, native american culture, or early America.  You’ll get lost in its 876 pages.

5. 3rd Degree by James Patterson, mass market paperback, read a few times (cover has a water ring, must have used the book as a coaster once, sorry).  My review here.  for Katie

Happy Reading!

Free books for December

Leave a comment, tell me which book you want and I’ll get the book to you for FREE either by mail or personally if I’ll see you soon.  The first one to request each book wins.

Once you’ve ‘won’ the book I can get your shipping address if I need it.  Also, you can come back and get a free book every month if you want. 

1. The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice writing as A.N. Roquelaure – brand new hardcover book club copy for Bobbie

2. Comfort Woman by Nora Okja Keller trade paperback read once

3. Midnight on Julia Street by Ciji Ware – paperback read a few times

4. Over the Edge by Jonathan Kellerman – paperback read once for Satish

5. 1st To Die by James Patterson– like new paperback for Debby

Thanks for helping me clear my shelves!  Happy Reading 🙂

Free books if you vote

Every month I pass on books I’ve read and you help me clear off my bookshelves.  For November I’m offering free books, but only if you vote in the Presidential election on Tuesday.  Since some states have early voting and some have voted absentee (like me) so I will start offering the free books today. 

To get your free book  1. VOTE  2. Leave a comment telling me what state you voted in and which book you want  3. I’ll email you and get your address and send the book free of charge. 

You do not have to say who you voted for, but you can if you want.  I will delete anything negative said about either candidate. 

I have plenty of books and can add more later if needed.  I’ll leave this open until the day after the election.

I mailed my absentee ballot from the Buckeye state this week since I will be working at the polls on Tuesday.

These books have all been read once or twice. 

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