Thursday, December 29, 2011

Happy New Year 2012 Giveaway Hop (Int)



The Blog Hop runs from December 30th to January 3rd.
 Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.

Here you can win a book up to 25 USD from The Book Depository.
In comments tell me 3 books you would like to read (I will send you one of those 3, but I won't tell you which...who doesn't love surprises?!), along with your name, email and country (I'm just curious! :P).

 The only requirement is that you follow the blog.
One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
Another extra entry if you follow me on twitter (@hatshepsut0011)

This giveaway is open to any country that The Book Depository ships to.

Good luck!



Monday, December 26, 2011

Best of 2011 Giveaway Hop (Int)



Welcome to the Best of 2011 Giveaway Hop!
The Blog Hop runs from December 27th to December 31st



Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.


The Prize is your choice of one of the Top 10 Books I've Read in 2011:


The Bird of the River by Kage Baker
The Fiddler's Gun by A. S. Peterson
The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle by Patrick Rothfuss, Nate Taylor
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
The Machineries of Joy by Ray Bradbury
Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, Charles Vess
The Boneshaker by Kate Milford
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin


In comments tell me which book you would like to win, along with your name and email.


The only requirement is that you follow the blog.
One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
Another extra entry if you follow me on twitter (@hatshepsut0011)

This giveaway is open to any country that The Book Depository ships to.

Good luck!


Top 10 of 2011: Top 10 Books Read in 2011




Welcome to……..

Top 10: A Week of Looking Back….
………and Looking Forward.


Today's Top 10 is Top 10 Books I've Read in 2011.

Here's my list, in no particular order.


1.


by Kage Baker


2.


by A. S. Peterson


3.

by Patrick Rothfuss, Nate Taylor


4.


by Kate Morton


5.


by Ray Bradbury


6.


by Neil Gaiman, Charles Vess


7.


by Kate Milford


8.


by George R. R. Martin


9.


by Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan


10.


by Gail Carriger

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Mid-Winters Eve Blog Hop (Int)



Welcome to the Mid-Winters Eve Blog Hop!
The Blog Hop runs from December 21st to December 27th


Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.


The Prize is:




by Theodora Goss



In comments leave me your name and email and you're entered!
The only requirement is that you follow the blog.

One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
Another extra entry if you follow me on twitter (@hatshepsut0011).



This giveaway is open internationally!


Good luck!


Thursday, December 8, 2011

Gift Card Giveaway Hop (Int)



The Blog Hop runs from December 9th to December 13th.
 Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.


Here you can win a book up to 25 USD from The Book Depository.
In comments tell me 3 books you would like to read (I will send you one of those 3, but I won't tell you which...who doesn't love surprises?!), along with your name, email and country (I'm just curious! :P).
 The only requirement is that you follow the blog.
One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
Another extra entry if you follow me on twitter (@hatshepsut0011)

This giveaway is open to any country that The Book Depository ships to.

Good luck!


Thursday, December 1, 2011

Book Lover's Holiday Giveaway Hop (Int)



Welcome to the Book Lover's Holiday Giveaway Hop!
The Blog Hop runs from December 2nd to December 6th



Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.

The Prize is:


Circus by Ana Juan






and ...




by  Catherynne M. Valente and Ana Juan (illustrator)







In comments leave me your name and email and you're entered!
The only requirement is that you follow the blog.




This giveaway is open internationally!


Good luck!



Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Gratitude Giveaways Hop (Int)





Welcome to the Gratitude Giveaways Hop!
The Blog Hop runs from November 17th to November 27th
Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.

The Prize is:




Circus Galacticus by Deva Fagan

I already read Circus Galacticus and it is spectacular! 
You'll be able to read my review pretty soon. ;)

In comments leave me your name and email and you're entered!
The only requirement is that you follow the blog.



This giveaway is open to any country that The Book Depository ships to. 


Good luck!

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Hunger Games - I am a Panem citizen! + Movie Trailer


I just discovered this fun website where you can become a Panem citizen and get your District Identification! 
I'm in District 6. Let me know what you got! :)



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And here it is the awesome movie trailer! 
I can't wait!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

I Write Like

The website I Write Like "checks which famous writer you write like with a statistical analysis tool, which analyzes your word choice and writing style and compares them with those of the famous writers."


I used several texts and I got two results.

The result I got with my old texts is....


I write like
H. P. Lovecraft
I Write Like by Mémoires, journal software. Analyze your writing!


The result I got with my new texts is...


I write like
P. G. Wodehouse
I Write Like by Mémoires, journal software. Analyze your writing!


P. G. Wodehouse... I like!

Let me know your results in the comments!

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Summer Giveaway Hop (Int)


Welcome to the Summer Giveaway Hop!
The Blog Hop runs from August 1st to August 7th.
Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.
 
Here you can win a steampunk book up to 10 USD from The Book Depository.
In comments tell me 3  steampunk books you would like to read (I will send you one of those 3, but I won't tell you which...who doesn't love surprises?!), along with your name, email and country (I'm just curious! :P).
 The only requirement is that you follow the blog.
One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
 
This giveaway is open to any country that The Book Depository ships to.
 
Good luck!
 
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Per i miei followers italiani ho deciso di mettere in palio il libro Soulless di Gail Carriger.
 
Per partecipare a questo giveaway dovete:

1) essere FOLLOWER del blog
2) lasciare un commento indicando il vostro indirizzo mail


Per dei punti extra:
1) pubblicizzare il giveaway su facebook/twitter/blog (lasciandomi il link nei commenti)
2) seguitemi su twitter (@hatshepsut0011) (lasciate il vostro twitter name nei commenti)

Il giveaway durerà fino al 7 Agosto.


Buona Fortuna!


UK & EU Summer Hop


Hosted by UK & EU Summer Hop blog



Welcome to the UK & EU Summer Hop!
The Blog Hop runs from August 1st to August 8th.
Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.
 
Here you can win a romance book up to 10 USD from The Book Depository.
In comments tell me 3 books you would like to read (I will send you one of those 3, but I won't tell you which...who doesn't love surprises?!), along with your name, email and country (I'm just curious! :P).
 The only requirement is that you follow the blog.
One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
 
This giveaway is open to any country that The Book Depository ships to.
 
Good luck!
 
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Per i miei followers italiani ho deciso di mettere in palio ben 10 romance a sorpresa. Tutti i libri sono usati e per la maggior parte come nuovi.
 
Per partecipare a questo giveaway dovete:
1) essere FOLLOWER del blog
2) lasciare un commento indicando il vostro indirizzo mail


Per dei punti extra:
1) pubblicizzare il giveaway su facebook/twitter/blog (lasciandomi il link nei commenti)
2) seguitemi su twitter (@hatshepsut0011) (lasciate il vostro twitter name nei commenti)

Il giveaway durerà fino all'8 Agosto.


Buona Fortuna!
 
 


Saturday, July 23, 2011

In My Mailbox (3)


In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren, where we share what we got during the week.

Bought (this month): 
 
 
By Dufaux; Rosinski Grzegorz
 
 
 
By Desberg Stephen; Marini Enrico
 
 
 
By Desberg Stephen; Marini Enrico
 
 

By Francesca Mengozzi; Giovanni Marcora; Onibak; Francesca Morici; Ciro Cangialosi; Eliza; Morena Forza; Eloisa Scichilone; Simone Altimani; Niccolò Storai; Laura Spianelli; Simone Delladio
 
 
By Shotaro Ishinomori
 
 
By Richard Marazano; Yin Luo
 
By Josephine Angelini
 
 
By Ilona Andrews
 
 
By Catherynne Valente, Rima Staines
 
 
By Paolo Pierpaoli
 
 
Won:
 
 
By Ann Aguirre
Thanks Lisa! Thanks Ann!
 
 
By Veronica Roth
Thanks Natasha!
 
 
By Alyson Noel
Thanks Megan!
 
 
By Cindy Jones
Thanks Maria Grazia! Thanks Cindy!
 
 
By Leo Tolstoy; Ben Winters
Thanks Velvet!
 
 
 
What did you get?

Friday, July 15, 2011

BlogFest 2011 (Int)


Hosted by A Journey of Books

Welcome to the BlogFest (#46 Dr. Stravagante)!
The Blog Hop runs from July 15th to July 17th.
Winners will be drawn via random.org and notified promptly.

This time I want to share with you my passion for manga and drama by offering you a special prize pack:




Japanese Drama NODAME CANTABILE - DVD with English subs

and.....

NODAME CANTABILE: Piano Pattern Cosplay Bag


In comments tell me if you watch Japanese/Korean/Taiwanese drama, along with your name, email and country (I'm just curious! :P).


The only requirement is that you follow the blog.
One extra entry if you spread the word (link in comments).
Another extra entry if you follow me on twitter (@hatshepsut0011)

This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL.

Good luck!
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Il premio per i miei followers italiani è lo stesso, ma ovviamente il primo numero di Nodame Cantabile sarà in italiano.

Per partecipare a questo giveaway dovete:

1) essere FOLLOWER del blog
2) lasciare un commento facendomi sapere se guardate drama giapponesi, coreani o taiwanesi.



Per dei punti extra:
1) pubblicizzare il giveaway su facebook/twitter/blog (lasciandomi il link nei commenti)
2) seguitemi su twitter (@hatshepsut0011) (lasciate il vostro twitter name nei commenti)

Il giveaway durerà fino al 17 Luglio.


Buona Fortuna!
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Thursday, July 14, 2011

A Lot of Winners!!!



My Freedom Giveaway Hop Winner is.......... Laura!



My Midsummer's Eve Giveaway Hop Winner is..........Rebekka!


Le vincitrici di Cuore Nero sono..........Francesca (copia autografata) e Serena!


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My June Contest Winner is..........Karina!



Congrats!!!
Complimenti!!!

All winners have been notified by email.
Tutti i vincitori sono stati contattati tramite email.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Coming soon! Bookie Brunch


Coming soon: Bookie Brunch
Founder: Sasha Soren, author of Random Magic
Come join the discussion!
* Every Sunday*


What’s Bookie Brunch all about?: Bookie Brunch is a weekly
meet-up, held every Sunday, where book bloggers can have a cup of tea
and chat about a particular bookie question of interest.

The discussion is open from Sunday through Wednesday, and you’re
welcome to drop by any time to add your opinion or read what other
people have to say.

This discussion is open as well to general readers or bloggers in a
different field, authors, publishers and publicists.

Courtesy guidelines: All thoughtful comments will be considered
and probably get a response from fellow bloggers. In fact, you’re
encouraged to talk about it and share viewpoints or include links to
relevant materials. We’d like everyone to have a nice time. Differing
viewpoints are just fine, even if strongly expressed, but inflammatory
or off-topic comments will be removed.


Contact Bookie Brunch

Be a guest at an upcoming brunch: @StoryWings
Bring goodies for a giveaway: @StoryWings
Suggest a question: @LiederMadchen
Browse Bookie Brunch discussions (after July 2011, archive): The Fluidity of Time



Find Bookie Brunch

You’re invited! Feel free to join us every Sunday for great
company, fun discussions, and occasional goodie giveaways. Some
upcoming dates are listed below, it’ll be great to see you there.
Calling all bookies - grab a seat and let’s talk books.

Upcoming Bookie Brunches in July 2011:

We’ll be talking about e-readers vs. print editions, fantasy vs.
realism in books, characters vs. plot, and lots of other cool and
bookish questions.

Sunday, July 10

Sunday, July 17

Sunday, July 24

Sunday, July 31

More Bookie Brunches: Every Sunday, July 2011 through December 2011:
Upcoming dates on the schedule - Coming soon
Would you like to be a guest on an upcoming brunch, bring a giveaway,
or send a question? Feel free! Please leave your info below, and then
contact the Bookie Bruncher who can help get you set up:

Contact Bookie Brunch

Be a guest at an upcoming brunch: @StoryWings
Bring goodies for a giveaway: @StoryWings
Suggest a question: @LiederMadchen

The first Bookie Brunch is open for a delicious discussion on July 10,
at Songs and Stories.

I’m going to be a guest at an upcoming Bookie Brunch on the 17th of July,
feel free to drop by.

See you there!