All of the fabulous reviewers I have working with me on Between the Covers are part of this craziness I call my blog because they love to read and they want to share that love with others. We all have a total and complete love affair with books which we want to pass on to you, our followers.
In that spirit, Chris came up with the idea of a end of year round up... our books we loved most in 2011 and the ones we're most anticipating in 2012. We've compiled our lists and checked them twice. *snickers* Sorry, I couldn't resist! We've made changes to allow for some of us loving the same books. *laughs* And now we want to share our lists with you. Each day 12/27 - 12/31 I'll be posting the list from one of the reviewers here on BtC. You'll get to see which books we couldn't put down this year, and which ones we're dying to get our hands on for next.
And there's a bonus prize... free books!
*cue wild follower applause for this brilliant idea... and free books*
Followers can enter to win ONE (1) book off of the "2011 faves" list. You are free to enter each day's giveaway. The giveaway begins today (12/27) and runs through 01/06/12. Winners will be announced on 01/07/12.
Now... on to the books!
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Today we're featuring Chris' list, and I have to say I love the books he chose. If you haven't read the 2011 ones yet... go, run to the bookstore, get them NOW!! *laughs*
~ ~ FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2011 ~ ~
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
~ ~ MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2012 ~ ~
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden #1) by Julie Kagawa
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Chris picked some really great books, didn't he? Now for your chance to win ONE (1) of his 2011 favorites...
~ ~ DA RULZ ~ ~
* You MUST be 13+ years of age.
* You MUST be a Between the Covers blog follower.
* You MUST live in a country The Book Depository ships to.
* You may leave a comment on this post for ONE (1) extra entry - Anonymous comments DO NOT count.
* Giveaway runs 12/27/11 - 01/06/12.
* Winners will be announced 01/07/12.
* You MUST fill out the FORM BELOW.
*THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED*
Happy reading and good luck! Be sure to leave us a comment to tell us whether Chris' picks were on your lists.
Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for Insurgent and Isla either, and Cinder is really good!
Cinder was Amazing!! It did not disappoint! I am working on a review for it, look for it sometime after the new year!!
ReplyDeleteSuper excited for Julie Kagawa's new series!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway!
Thanks for the ongoing giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.
ReplyDeleteI shall be looking for it every day !
Carol T
buddytho {at} gmail DOT com
Awesome giveaway! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for "The Immortal Rules"! Really excited about that one :-)
Ambercruz1(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletee(dot)baker219(at)gmail(dot)com
I can't wait to read Cinder. I think it sounds so cool!
ReplyDeleteAwesome books for an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI noticed that Cinder was on my bookstore's shelves yesterday. Definitely looks like an interesting story. Great picks for all of these!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway :)
@Ntzee
ReplyDeleteI am too Ntzee!! Loved the Iron Fey series, so naturally I have to read This new post apocalyptic vampire novel *grins*
@Amber Hughes
ReplyDeleteMe too!!! I already have it pre-ordered LOL
@buddyt
ReplyDeleteGood Luck!! Which book did you choose if you win?
@ebaker
ReplyDeleteGood Luck & you are most welcome!!
@Jessy
ReplyDeleteCinder has been popping up early at most bookstores so you may be able to find it in your area already. I found the hard cover on Tuesday and books a million :D
@Joy
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve of me choices *grins*
@Pamela
ReplyDeleteCinder was amazing you should totally pick it up :D
If any of you are in the Cincinatti Ohio area Marissa Meyer is having a Cinder sigining at the Joseph Beths there!! I'll be there.
ReplyDeleteAwesome choices! Going to be hard to choose :) Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDelete@Tiffany Drew
ReplyDeleteLOL I posted with the wrong email address. Good Luck!!
I loved Julie's Iron Fey series, as well, and was so excited to hear that her next project was a vampire series. Because we all know... #VampsRule *laughs*
ReplyDelete~ Louise
Divergent is one of my top reads for 2011.
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ReplyDelete@Bookish in a Box
ReplyDeleteDivergent was sooooo good!! I also had the pleasure of going to a book signing for Veronica Roth (the author) and she is super nice too1 #bonus
All great choices! I'm reading Divergent now *yes I'm slow* I haven't read Lola though :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway muaahhh
On the plus side of just now getting to Divergent you do not have long before Insurgent is released!!! Lola is a fun quirky read you will enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteAll these books look fantastic and several of them on are my list, one being Across the Universe(I know what have I been waiting on). Out of control list LOL.
ReplyDeleteI have read Divergent and Across the Universe. And they are both good. I just don't think Divergent is all that great. I think I need to read it again :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Lola.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway and Happy New Year!
@BLHmistress
ReplyDeleteI totally understand having out of control list LOL Good Luck!!
@Evie
ReplyDeleteLola was great!! The great thing about books is we don't all have to like the same things :D Good Luck!!
Oh Chris !
ReplyDeleteYour favorite books!
They're the greatest books!
There are!
@Natasha Areena
ReplyDeleteThank You Natasha!!! Good Luck!!!
Looks like I need to expand my reading horizon. Julie Kagawa and Veronica Roth are the only ones ringing a bell. Thanks for some great suggestions Chris!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of books. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
ReplyDeletePam
GFC: VanillaOrchids
Thank you and good luck to all of us!
ReplyDeleteWe also have a giveaway in our blog going on if you're interested.
Lola and the Boy Next Door is probably my favorite book of 2011 - I LOVED it :)
ReplyDeleteAnd Cinder is a great book, it'll likely be on eof my favorites of 2012 (my review of Cinder)!
Fantastic picks!
I loved Divergent--that one made my list too. I can't wait to see what happens next with Insurgent.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Giveaway you guys rock
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