Help Me Pick eBooks to Read - Comment Giveaway!

I have been thinking about what book I want to read first in 2015. Also I signed up for a COYER book challenge and I am ready to start reading from my VERY LARGE Kindle Library.

(Image found at WorldStart tips)

I have made a list of the Kindle books that I picked up in 2009, the year I got my first Kindle. There were only 114 books that year. Three were more than the $2.99 maximum allowed for the COYER challenge so they are excluded. I have also removed books I have already read, a cook book and two studies. That brings the number to 94. I think I have selected the one I want to start the year with so that brings me to 93. I have decided to list them 23 at a time and let commenters help me pick titles to read.

I will randomly select TWO WINNERS from the commenters. Winners will get either the book they chose gifted as an ebook (up to $7.00 value) or $5.00 GC.

Here are the first 23 titles to help me pick from:

Kiss of Midnight: A Midnight Breed Novel (The Midnight Breed.. Lara Adrian May 4,2009

 ...

The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.. Michael Scott May 4,2009

 ...

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Roger McGuinn May 4,2009

 ...

Homespun Bride Jillian Hart May 4,2009

 ...

Snowbound Janice Kay Johnson May 4,2009

 ...

Once a Cowboy (Harlequin American Romance) Linda Warren May 19,2009

 ...

Dancing in the Moonlight (Silhouette Special Edition) Raeanne Thayne May 19,2009

 ...

Kiss Me Deadly (Silhouette Nocturne) Michele Hauf May 19,2009

 ...

His Lady Mistress Elizabeth Rolls May 19,2009

 ...

Hide In Plain Sight Marta Perry May 19,2009

 ...

His Majesty's Dragon: A Novel of Temeraire Naomi Novik May 19,2009

 ...

Deception (Love on the Edge) Sharon Cullen June 9,2009

 ...

Kiss Me Again Dee Tenorio June 30,2009

 ...

Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold! (Landover) Terry Brooks June 30,2009

 ...

Serial Jack Kilborn June 30,2009

 ...

Her Wiccan, Wiccan Ways (Rhiannon Godfrey) Traci Hall June 30,2009

 ...

Loving A Lost Lord (Lost Lords) Mary Jo Putney June 30,2009

 ...

Irresistible Forces (Kimani Romance) Brenda Jackson June 30,2009

 ...

Weapons of Choice (Axis of Time, Book 1): A Novel of the.. John Birmingham June 30,2009

 ...

No Little People (Introduction by Udo Middelmann) Francis A. Schaeffer July 6,2009

 ...

Undead and Unwed MaryJanice Davidson July 8,2009

 ...

Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch B.J. Daniels July 8,2009

 ...

Manifold: Time Stephen Baxter July 10,2009

My Kindle ebook library alone is just about 8,000.

That doesn't include eBook libraries at B&N, Smashwords, and Christianbook.com;

plus NoiseTrade downloads ebooks I have won over the years.

I also have an Audible Library with a minimum of 30 books a year for 13 years; 

I am sure I have at least 50, probably more, unread books. 

And I still have another 700+ print books at home.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY COMMENT WITH THE TITLE FROM THE LIST ABOVE THAT YOU THINK I SHOULD READ NEXT.
I WILL PICK TWO WINNERS FROM THE COMMENTS and read those books. THIS SELECTION GIVEAWAY WILL END ON DECEMBER 27, 2014 at 5pmCST.
Open worldwide.
Thanks for helping me with this dilemma! :-)

Blogger & Author Sponsored Kindle Fire Giveaway April 2013

Kindle Fire HD 7" Giveaway
The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)

Sponsoring Bloggers & Authors

1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
2. Author Jennifer Laurens
3. Author Lena Sledge
4. Kelly's Lucky You
5. Author Lori Verni-Fogarsi
6. Phantasmic Reads
7. Author Rebecca Talley
8. Author Ednah Walter
9. Author Heather Bixler
10. Girls With Books
11. My Life With Books
12. Author Rae Z. Ryans
13. All Fantasy Worlds
14. Author Michael Young
15. Book Angel Booktopia
16. Lori's Reading Corner
17. Books R Us
18. Books 4 Tomorrow
19. Author T. Lynne Tolles
20. Good Choice Reading
21. Curling Up With A Good Book
22. Auggie-Talk
23. A Bookish Escape
24. Paranormal Book Club
25. Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
26. Amethyst Daydreams
27. Pink Fluffy Hearts
28. Love. Without You
29. Books, Books, the Magical Fruit
30. Author Lisa Voison
31. Tasty Book Tours
32. Fae Books
33. Author Cindy C. Bennett
34. Author Emma Michaels
35. Author Lia Fairchild
36. Fade Into Fantasy
37. Pieces of Whimsy
38. Author Rachael Renee Anderson
39. Feed Your Reader
40. Lovely Reads

Giveaway Details

1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International). Ends 4/30/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Prize value $199 US.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Book Review: Fatal February by Barbara Levenson

This is an entertaining and fun read, filled with legal procedures.

Fatal February (Mary Magruder Katz)
by Barbara Levenson

• File Size: 335 KB
• Print Length: 265 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 193351552X
• Publisher: Oceanview Publishing (February 1, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005Y2AEBY

Genre: Cozy Mystery, Legal Procedures
My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0

Book Description
Publication Date: February 1, 2009
For half Jewish, half Southern Baptist Miami criminal defense attorney Mary Macgruder Katz, life starts to spin completely out of control when a minor fender bender turns out to be an unlikely shot from Cupid’s bow.

Review:
Mary is a feisty defense attorney who works in a prestigious law firm with her fiance of five years.  One morning her car is rear-ended coming out of a car wash. She is ready to berate the loud, pushy driver until she gets a full look at the man’s Latin good looks and charming smile. Then things begin to spin out of control.

Carlos grabs Mary to serve as his attorney on a real estate transaction with some strange arrangements. When client relations heat up, Mary and Carlos are caught in a compromising scene by her boyfriend who fires her on the spot. She fires him as a fiancé and off she goes to set up her own office with encouraging support from Carlos.

Mary lands a new client through a referral from her brother who is an estate attorney. Lillian Yarmouth is accused of killing her husband though she claims she found him on the bed already stabbed and bleeding. The police and prosecutors fail to do a thorough job of investigation so Mary is pretty sure she can win a dismissal at an early hearing.

Mary has to fend off some nasty, low-blow proceedings brought by her ex who is more angry about losing to Mary than losing Mary. She is also coping with slashed tires, rocks thrown windows and a ransacked home.

I like Mary’s ‘go get ‘em’ attitude even though she did seem a little reckless (for my conservative nature.) Carlos is a little suspect but you have to appreciate that he is there giving Mary moral-- and other--support. It was fun that he was always sharing Spanish quotes that didn’t “seem to translate very well.”

I enjoyed the several court room scenes where Mary really kicked butt. Ms. Levenson also blends in some commentary on the lack of resources for proper investigations. This is an easy read with writing that flowed well with a chatty feel to it.  The characters are cute and Mary’s dilemmas make for fun revelations, especially with a little extra digging at the end of the case.

I picked this title out of my “Free Kindle” TBR library as it had “February” in the title. I am very glad I got to read such a fun mystery and I would be glad to read more from this author. I recommend this to fans of light, cozy mysteries and those who enjoy legal procedures and courtroom entertainment.

This was my choice for February from my Kindle Free Reads library shelves.

The story is set in Miami, Florida for my 2013 Where Are You Reading Challenge. This is also a New Author for me.

Kindle Fire & Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!!

3 Prizes - 3 Winners

7" Kindle Fire HD + $50 Amazon Gift Card ($250 value)

$50 Amazon Gift Card

$25 Amazon Gift Card

Last day to enter - 2/28/13

Giveaway Sponsored by these Book Blogs

1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
2. Isis Rushdan
3. Living, Learning, Loving Life
4. Reading Renee
5. Always YA at Heart
6. Kelly's Lucky You
7. Girls With Books
8. Miss Remmers' Reviews
9. Step Into Fiction
10. Jessabella Reads
11. Doorkeeper
12. Mother Daughter & Son Books Reviews
13. Wholly Books
14. Kaisy Daisy's Corner
15. Suspense Author Kim Cresswell
16. Joyous Reads
17. Bookitty Blog
18. Splash of Our Worlds
19. Books 4 Tomorrow
20. Fae Books
21. Good Choice Reading
22. Books R Us
23. Fantasy Book Addicts
24. Publishing the Paranormal
25. Frankie Blooding's Bookshelf
26. Under A Gray Sky
27. Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
28. Bookhounds
29. Vamp and Stuff
30. Oh, The Books You'll Read!

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Prize will be delivered in the form of the winners choice of either an Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Authors Kindle Fire Giveaway (Or GC for International!)

20 Amazing Authors have joined together to bring you
One Amazing Giveaway!

January Kindle Fire Authors

Goodreads »

The winner will have the option of receiving a Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)

This giveaway is sponsored by these Awesome Authors:

The Essence by Kimberly Derting
Alaina Claiborne by MK McClintock
Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out by Pandora Poikilos
Uncontrollable by S.R. Johannes
Hunted by Ednah Walters
Cliffhanger by Amy Saunders
I Was Here - Before You Came by Camelia Miron Skiba
Everlost by Brenda Pandos
Blood Oath by T.L. Clarke
Reaper's Novice by Cecilia Robert
Bulletproof by Jeff LaFerney
Lancaster House by Taylor Dean
Two Halves by Marta Szemik
Murder on Potrero Hill by M.L. Hamilton
Bellyache by Crystal Marcos
Kill Shot by Anne Patrick
Skid Out by Ann Marie Frohoff
Between by Mary Ting
Dragon Stones Saga by Kristian Alva
Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett

Giveaway Details

1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 1/31/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the authors. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Book Review: Summer's Crossing by Julie Kagawa

This is a quick, light and fun read.
Summer's Crossing (The Iron Fey)

by Julie Kagawa

• File Size: 213 KB
• Print Length: 51 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Teen (June 1, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004XDYXN0

Genre: Fantasy
My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2011

A Midsummer's Nightmare?

Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Summer Court prankster, King Oberon's right hand, bane of many a faery queen's existence—and secret friend to Prince Ash of the Winter Court. Until one girl's death came between them, and another girl stole both their hearts.

Now Ash has granted one favor too many and someone's come to collect, forcing the prince to a place he cannot go without Puck's help—into the heart of the Summer Court. And Puck faces the ultimate choice—betray Ash and possibly win the girl they both love, or help his former friend turned bitter enemy pull off a deception that no true faery prankster could possibly resist.

An ebook exclusive novella from Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series.

Review:
As most of us know, Robin Goodfellow, aka Puck and a few other aliases, is a faery trickster. He is clever and can almost always be found in mischief. Robin is a member of the Summer Court but tends to roam as a free spirit.

Ash, Prince of the Winter Court, is an enemy of the Summer Court but he and Robin are old and odd friends. They have reason to kill each other and, in fact, Ash has sworn to kill Robin...someday, but not today. Ash happened to win the heart of the girl that Robin had his sights on so Robin isn't too happy with Ash.

Robin agrees to help Ash recover a stolen object to fulfill a favor. Of course the adventure will be filled with danger. There is also the distinct chance that Robin could betray Ash.

Reading this novella reminded me why I enjoyed the first book in the Iron Fey series.  There is intrigue, danger, friendship and betrayal that make the story interesting. The writing is full of faery magic and for the most part reads smoothly.  I have only read the first book and I will probably have to skim that for review when I get ready to pick up the next in the series. If you haven’t started the series you could read this short novella to get just a little taste of the magic that is available. You might not know all of the history between the characters but there is enough given to make the conflict understandable. And you could enjoy the quick fantasy vanishing act that Robin arranges.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

An example of the sometimes snarky humor:

She looked like she was going to a party where the theme was Most Sparkly Evening Gown, or maybe Quickest Way to Blind Someone. Location 71.

This was in  my "free" Kindle Library and picked for my "summer" read.

Three Kindle Giveaways Ending this week and June Upcoming Hops

You only have a few more days to enter these three giveaways that include Kindles!

May 1 - Pump Up Your Books Tour for Unconquered - Month long giveaway for a Kindle!

May 8 - Pump Up Your Books Tour for Amazing Allergist - Month long giveaway for a Kindle!

May 15 -30th BookBlast Blogger's Kindle Fire Giveaway

These Giveaway Hops are coming up in June; both will have US/Can and International prizes:

June 1-June 6 My Favorite Reads

June 15 - June 20 Clean Your Shelf

Kindle Fire May 2012 Giveaway!

Here is a chance to win a Kindle Fire and Amazon Gift Card!! Open Worldwide - see rules below for the winning provisions for participants living outside the US. :-)

Sponsored by the wonderful Inspired Kathy at I Am A Reader, Not A Writer joined by 24 other bloggers.

Participating Blogs:

1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
2. Read for Your Future
3. Sweeping Me
4. Making the Grade
5. Bookittyblog
6. The Romanceaholic
7. Good Choice Reading
8. Helen Smith
9. A Book and a Latte
10. Froggarita's Bookcase
11. Fiktshun
12. So Many Precious Books, So Little Time 
13. Uniquely Moi Books
14. eReading on the Cheap
15. Lori the Author
16. There's a Book
17. Books a True Story
18. Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
19. Brinda Berry
20. JJ iReads
21. Colorimetry
22. Lisa's Loves (Books of Course)
23. The Book Faery
24. SpadesHighReads
25. A Book Obsession

Rules, Restrictions & Details:
Giveaway is open to anyone 13 or older who can receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Card. If you live in the US you can choose to receive a $50 Amazon.com egift card and have us ship the Kindle Fire to you or you may choose to receive a $250 Amazon.com egift card and purchase the Kindle Fire yourself. If you live outside the US you will receive a $250 Amazon.com egift card.  All funds are in US dollars.
All entries must be done through the rafflecopter form. This giveaway is paid for and sponsored by the 25 participating blogs and is not associated with or sponsored by Facebook, Twitter or Amazon. Giveaway runs from 12:01 AM EST on May 15, 2012 until 11:59 PM on May 30, 2012.
 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link a Review and Get Entered for a Kindle!

Cym Lowell sponsers the Book Review Party on Wednesdays where bloggers link their reviews.  This month he is giving away a Kindle to one lucky reviewer.  Three weeks to enter this month - each linked review gains an entry!  Check out the link for the rules to enter!!

A Great Kindle II Giveaway - hosted by Bibliofreak!

 I know several people would love to get a Kindle - here is another chance to win one!!!






Bibliofreak is having a GREAT Kindle II giveaway!  Easy initial entry and possible extra entries! Click on the link to enter.
Join the Great Kindle II GiveAway!
 Runs to December 18 so you can have the Kindle II by Christmas!



Don't you just love the kitty!  But note the Amazon boxes behind kitty and in the picture below! WHOO!

Some News on Kindles

I have been getting some interesting news about Kindles and eBooks from groups and newsletters. Thought some of you might find these interesting if you haven't seen them yet.

First it seems Amazon has removed some books from Kindles!
Courtesy of MissMae at The Sweetest Romance Group:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/think_you_own_your_kindle_books?source=CT\

I'm glad I have been copying my eBooks even from the Kindle Store! I have learned to back up any data!!

Next Courtesy of author Joanna Waugh's Newsletter:
1. Check out this New York Times article about concerns in the publishing industry about ebook releases and print books sales.
The Plot Thickens in Publishing Industry

I don't mind waiting for a lower price on eBooks (sorry author friends!) I hardly ever get hard backs anyway as I prefer paper backs. How 'bout you?

2. Amazon to release Kindle in the UK by year end -
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/071609-amazon-plans-kindle-launch-in.html
Hope that will help some of our overseas author friends to sell and enjoy eBooks more than they can now!