GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO WORK AT GOOGLE” by William Poundstone ENDED

CMash January 16, 2012 53 Comments

JANUARY 16th to JANUARY 30th, 2011

ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH

TO WORK AT GOOGLE?

by WILLIAM POUNDSTONE

SYNOPSIS:

You are shrunk to the height of a nickel and thrown in a blender. The blades start moving in 60 seconds. What do you do? If you want to work at Google, or any of America’s best companies, you need to have an answer to this and other puzzling questions.ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO WORK AT GOOGLE? guides readers through the surprising solutions to dozens of the most challenging interview questions. The book covers the importance of creative thinking, ways to get a leg up on the competition, what your Facebook page says about you, and much more. ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO WORK AT GOOGLE? is a must read for anyone who wants to succeed in today’s job market.

THANKS TO ANNA AND THE GENEROUS

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE THREE ( 3 ) COPIES OF THIS
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DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,
the giveaway on behalf of the
above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in
exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are
ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries
if rules of giveaway are not followed

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “ALL I WANT IS YOU” and “SANCTUARY COVE” ENDED

CMash January 12, 2012 14 Comments

JANUARY 12th to JANUARY 26th, 2012

SYNOPSIS: ALL I WANT IS YOU

SHE’S STEALING HIS HEART . . . Vintage boutique owner Venus Smith is stunned to realize her newest acquisition comes with a larcenous legend. Stolen years ago, the antique mermaid brooch belongs to the Clayworth family. The right thing to do would be to return it, but that means facing Connor Clayworth O’Flynn, the sexy department store heir Venus has had an unrequited crush on since childhood-and the man who helped ruin her father. ONE KISS AT A TIME Connor knows that Venus has never forgiven him for what happened between their families.

SYNOPSIS: SANCTUARY COVE

Sometimes love is the simplest choice of all. Still reeling from her husband’s untimely death, Deborah Robinson needs a fresh start. So she decides to pack up her family, box up her bookstore, and return to her grandmother’s ancestral home on Cavanaugh Island. The charming town of Sanctuary Cove holds happy memories for Deborah. And, after she spies a gorgeous stranger in the local bakery, it promises the possibility for a bright, new future.

THANKS TO BRIANNE, AND THE FANTASTIC
FOLKS AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

THERE WILL BE THREE ( 3 ) WINNERS THAT
WILL RECEIVE ONE (1) COPY OF EACH BOOK.
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*GIVEAWAY ENDS JANUARY 26th AT 6PM EST*

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG AND NOTIFIED
VIA EMAIL AND WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND
OR ANOTHER NAME WILL BE CHOSEN

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,
the giveaway on behalf of the
above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in
exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are
ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries
if rules of giveaway are not followed

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “AMERICAN DERVISH” by AYAD AKHTAR ENDED

CMash January 11, 2012 9 Comments

JANUARY 11 to JANUARY 25th, 2012

AMERICAN DERVISH

by AYAD AKHTAR

SYNOPSIS:

Hayat Shah is a young American in love for the first time. His normal life of school, baseball, and video games had previously been distinguished only by his Pakistani heritage and by the frequent chill between his parents, who fight over things he is too young to understand. Then Mina arrives, and everything changes.
Mina is Hayat’s mother’s oldest friend from Pakistan. She is independent, beautiful and intelligent, and arrives on the Shah’s doorstep when her disastrous marriage in Pakistan disintegrates. Even Hayat’s skeptical father can’t deny the liveliness and happiness that accompanies Mina into their home. Her deep spirituality brings the family’s Muslim faith to life in a way that resonates with Hayat as nothing has before. Studying the Quran by Mina’s side and basking in the glow of her attention, he feels an entirely new purpose mingled with a growing infatuation for his teacher.
When Mina meets and begins dating a man, Hayat is confused by his feelings of betrayal. His growing passions, both spiritual and romantic, force him to question all that he has come to believe is true. Just as Mina finds happiness, Hayat is compelled to act — with devastating consequences for all those he loves most.
American Dervish is a brilliantly written, nuanced, and emotionally forceful look inside the interplay of religion and modern life. Ayad Akhtar was raised in the Midwest himself, and through Hayat Shah he shows readers vividly the powerful forces at work on young men and women growing up Muslim in America. This is an intimate, personal first novel that will stay with readers long after they turn the last page.

THANKS TO ANNA, AND THE WONDERFUL

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE TWO ( 2 ) COPIES OF THIS
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*GIVEAWAY ENDS JANUARY 25th AT 6PM EST*

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG AND NOTIFIED
VIA EMAIL AND WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND
OR ANOTHER NAME WILL BE CHOSEN

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,
the giveaway on behalf of the
above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in
exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are
ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries
if rules of giveaway are not followed

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The Hachette Book Group and Mulholland Books Phenomenal Giveaway

CMash January 21, 2011 1 Comment

The Hachette Book Group, Mulholland Books and the movie studio are working together for the upcoming release of THE LINCOLN LAWYER by Michael Connelly.

The movie stars Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller, Ryan Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo and more.

The giveaway starts today January 21st and ends February 8th!!

THE LINCOLN LAWYER

by MICHAEL CONNELLY

SYNOPSIS (borrowed from B&N):

New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly delivers his first legal thriller–an incendiary tale about a cynical defense attorney whose one remaining spark of integrity may cost him his life.

   Mickey Haller has spent all his professional life afraid that he wouldn’t recognize innocence if it stood right in front of him. But what he should have been on the watch for was evil.
   Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense pro who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, to defend the clients at the bottom of the legal food chain. It’s no wonder that he is despised by cops, prosecutors, and even some of his own clients.
   From bikers to con artists to drunk drivers and drug dealers, they’re all on Mickey Haller’s client list. But when a Beverly Hills rich boy is arrested for brutally beating a woman, Haller has his first high-paying client in years. It’s a franchise case and he’s sure it will be a slam dunk in the courtroom. For once, he may be defending a client who is actually innocent.
   But an investigator is murdered for getting too close to the truth and Haller quickly discovers that his search for innocence has taken him face-to-face with a kind of evil as pure as a flame. To escape without being burned, Haller must use all of his skills to manipulate a system in which he no longer believes.

Watch the movie trailer here:
http://www.michaelconnelly.com/Book_Collection/Lincoln/Movie/movie.html

THANKS TO THESE AMAZING PEOPLE:

JOSEPHINE FROM THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP,

MIRIAM FROM MULHOLLAND BOOKS

AND THE FOLKS FROM THE MOVIE STUDIO

I HAVE FIVE (5) MASS MARKET BOOKS OF THIS

LEGAL THRILLERTO GIVE AWAY. AND WITH

EACH BOOK, YOU WILL WIN ONE MOVIE POSTER.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO

THE GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE.

WATCH FOR THE SEQUEL DUE OUT 04/05/11

DISCLAIMER

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the

above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in

exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are

ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

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The Hachette Book Group and Mulholland Books Phenomenal Giveaway

CMash January 21, 2011 1 Comment

The Hachette Book Group, Mulholland Books and the movie studio are working together for the upcoming release of THE LINCOLN LAWYER by Michael Connelly.

The movie stars Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller, Ryan Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo and more.

The giveaway starts today January 21st and ends February 8th!!

THE LINCOLN LAWYER

by MICHAEL CONNELLY

SYNOPSIS (borrowed from B&N):

New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly delivers his first legal thriller–an incendiary tale about a cynical defense attorney whose one remaining spark of integrity may cost him his life.

   Mickey Haller has spent all his professional life afraid that he wouldn’t recognize innocence if it stood right in front of him. But what he should have been on the watch for was evil.
   Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense pro who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, to defend the clients at the bottom of the legal food chain. It’s no wonder that he is despised by cops, prosecutors, and even some of his own clients.
   From bikers to con artists to drunk drivers and drug dealers, they’re all on Mickey Haller’s client list. But when a Beverly Hills rich boy is arrested for brutally beating a woman, Haller has his first high-paying client in years. It’s a franchise case and he’s sure it will be a slam dunk in the courtroom. For once, he may be defending a client who is actually innocent.
   But an investigator is murdered for getting too close to the truth and Haller quickly discovers that his search for innocence has taken him face-to-face with a kind of evil as pure as a flame. To escape without being burned, Haller must use all of his skills to manipulate a system in which he no longer believes.

Watch the movie trailer here:
http://www.michaelconnelly.com/Book_Collection/Lincoln/Movie/movie.html

THANKS TO THESE AMAZING PEOPLE:

JOSEPHINE FROM THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP,

MIRIAM FROM MULHOLLAND BOOKS

AND THE FOLKS FROM THE MOVIE STUDIO

I HAVE FIVE (5) MASS MARKET BOOKS OF THIS

LEGAL THRILLERTO GIVE AWAY. AND WITH

EACH BOOK, YOU WILL WIN ONE MOVIE POSTER.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO

THE GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE.

WATCH FOR THE SEQUEL DUE OUT 04/05/11

DISCLAIMER

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the

above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in

exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are

ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

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Hachette Giveaway "The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship" 01/19 to 02/02

CMash January 19, 2011 2 Comments

THE PROPER CARE AND

MAINTENANCE OF FRIENDSHIP

by LISA VERGE HIGGINS

January 19th to February 2nd

SYNOPSIS (borrowed from B&N):

Rachel Braun was the inspiration to her group of friends, the one who lived each day to the fullest – and the one whose life was cut tragically short. Upon her untimely death, Rachel left letters for her three best friends challenging them to face their biggest fears.

Sarah, an international relief worker, must travel half way around the world to track down the only man she ever loved. Stay-at-home mom Kate must confront her fear of heights by skydiving and soon finds that her new hobby is affecting her once-tranquil marriage. And Jo, a media mogul voted “least likely to breed,” is given the most terrifying assignment of all: caring for Rachel’s orphaned and grieving little girl.
Even as these women mourn Rachel’s passing, her legacy lives on and their lives are enriched by a friend who, in many ways, knew them better than they knew themselves.

THANKS TO BRAD AND THE AWESOME

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE ONE (1) COPY OF THIS

POIGNANT BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO

THE ENTRY GIVEAWAY PAGE.

Watch for my review in the near future!!!!

DISCLAIMER

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners

via publisher, agent and/or author. This blog hosts

the giveaway on behalf of the above.

I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,

in exchange for my honest review.

No items that I receive

are ever sold…they are kept by me,

or given to family and/or friends.

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Hachette Giveaway "The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship" 01/19 to 02/02

CMash January 19, 2011 2 Comments

THE PROPER CARE AND

MAINTENANCE OF FRIENDSHIP

by LISA VERGE HIGGINS

January 19th to February 2nd

SYNOPSIS (borrowed from B&N):

Rachel Braun was the inspiration to her group of friends, the one who lived each day to the fullest – and the one whose life was cut tragically short. Upon her untimely death, Rachel left letters for her three best friends challenging them to face their biggest fears.

Sarah, an international relief worker, must travel half way around the world to track down the only man she ever loved. Stay-at-home mom Kate must confront her fear of heights by skydiving and soon finds that her new hobby is affecting her once-tranquil marriage. And Jo, a media mogul voted “least likely to breed,” is given the most terrifying assignment of all: caring for Rachel’s orphaned and grieving little girl.
Even as these women mourn Rachel’s passing, her legacy lives on and their lives are enriched by a friend who, in many ways, knew them better than they knew themselves.

THANKS TO BRAD AND THE AWESOME

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE ONE (1) COPY OF THIS

POIGNANT BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO

THE ENTRY GIVEAWAY PAGE.

Watch for my review in the near future!!!!

DISCLAIMER

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners

via publisher, agent and/or author. This blog hosts

the giveaway on behalf of the above.

I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,

in exchange for my honest review.

No items that I receive

are ever sold…they are kept by me,

or given to family and/or friends.

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Review and Giveaway "Tick Tock" 01/13 to 01/27

CMash January 13, 2011 3 Comments

TICK TOCK by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

Published by Little, Brown and Company

ISBN 978-0-316–03791-4

At the request of The Hachette Book Group, an ARC TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.

Synopsis: (from back of book): NYC’s #1 Detective, Michael Bennett, has a huge problem-the Son Of Sam, The Werewolf of Wisteria, and The Mad Bomber are all Back. The City ha never been more terrified!

Tick-A Killer’s Countdown Begins

A rash of horrifying crimes rips through the city, throwing it into complete chaos and terrorizing everyone living there. Immediately it becomes clear that the are the work not of an amateur but of a calculating, efficient, and deadly mastermind.

Tick-Michael Bennett Is On The Chase

The city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his ten adopted children, their beloved nanny, Mary Catherine, and his grandfather. Not only does it tear apart their vacation, it leaves the entire family open to attack.

Tock-Your Time Is Up

Bennett enlists the help of a former colleague, FBI agent Emily Parker. As his affection for Emily grows into something stronger, his relationship with Mary Catherine takes an unexpected turn. All too soon, another appalling crime leads Bennett to a shocking discovery that exposes the killer’s pattern and the earth-shattering enormity of his plan.

My Thoughts and Opinion: If you are a fan of Mystery/Suspense, then I can sum this book up in 2 words and the majority of readers will know exactly what I mean. And those two words are James Patterson!!! Patterson is true to form, with his short chapters, the kind that I call “just one more chapter” reads and you have read 10. Cliff hanging chapters whereas you just have to continue reading. Suspense that takes your breath away like on a wild roller coaster ride with twists and turns. Two words!!! James Patterson!!!