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Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time to announce [...]

September has drawn to a close and October is just right around the corner. To celebrate the close of this month and the dawning of my favorite season I have 5 copies of Friends Like These by Danny Wallace to give away to 5 lucky winners courtesy of the Hachette Book Group.
Danny Wallace has friends. [...]

Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time to announce the lucky winners of the NurtureShock Giveaway! Using Random.org, three lucky winners have been selected win a copy of Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman’s NurtureShock in either hardback or audiobook – winner’s choice! And now, the lucky winners are…
1. Julie
2. Mik
3. Jenn
Congratulations to the winners! I [...]

You’ve read my review of Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman’s NurtureShock and now, courtesy of the Hatchette Book Group, I have 3 copies of Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman’s NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children to give away to 3 lucky readers in either hardback or audiobook. That’s right, winners’ choice.
Po Bronson and Ashley [...]

Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time to announce the five lucky winners of the Role of a Lifetime Giveaway. But first, I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who entered or helped to promote this giveaway.
There were a grand total of sixteen entries in this giveaway, including the extra [...]

Are you ready for some football? I sure am! The NFL Preseason officially kicked off on the 9th of this month and today my favorite team will be playing their first game of the 2009 NFL Preseason. Sports fans, will you be tuning in to watch the games this season as well as the sports [...]

Melissa of Melissa’s Bookshelf has received over 100 followers and in celebration she’s giving away a $20 dollar Amazon gift card.
Entering is very simple and there additional methods of entry you can gain as well. To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on the giveaway post and tell Melissa what you [...]

Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time to announce the winner of The Tales of Beedle the Bard Giveaway. But first, I would like to thank everyone who entered the giveaway. When I saw the sheer number of entries I sincerely regretted that there could be only one winner.
There were a grand total of 63 [...]

It’s that wonderful time of the year again folks, and I would like to take a moment to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
With that said…
Would you like to have your very own copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling to add to your personal library? [...]

It’s a bit late in the day, far later than I had intended, but here I am to announce the winner of the book giveaway. I had planned to announce the winner in a more timely manner, but alas, migraines don’t listen to those they choose to afflict. But enough about me, let’s talk about [...]