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Monday Book Giveaway (March 8, 2010)

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First our winner, and if I’m not mistaken, it’s her first win: Mystica! Congrats! You win copies of both of Diana Rowland’s great paranormal novels: The Blood of the Demon and The Mark of the Demon. Please send your shipping information to katrina (at) stonoff (dot) com, and I’ll put your books in the mail.

For next week … I can’t decide. Tell me what kinds of novels you like (or would like to try), and I’ll hand-pick a book just for you (if you win).

To enter, comment below with a description of what you like and come back next week to see if I’ve drawn your name from one of my hats. Contest open to anyone on the planet who has access to reliable mail service (but one entry per IP address, please — multiple entries will not be put in the hat).

Now, today’s hat (Fascinator #10):

Obviously, I didn’t draw a winner from this one; Mystica was chosen at random.

I bought this one at the downtown Portland Nordstrom store. They had a fabulous selection of fascinators, and it was all I could do to limit myself to one (or five).

I wore it Saturday night to the opera — and I’m dying to tell you about it! But it’s too long to put in a Monday Book Giveaway. I’ll post a separate entry tomorrow (with a better picture of me, though not as good of the fascinator).

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56 Responses to “Monday Book Giveaway (March 8, 2010)”

  1. Mystica Says:
    March 8, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Thanks for the win. I have emailed you today with mailing address.

  2. Brook Says:
    March 8, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    So I really want an easy read with a mix of drama and romance and humor. Like a chickflick only in a book….. :-)

    Have a nice day! Haven’t seen you in a while. Maybe we need to do Barryfields again soon!

  3. Cindi Says:
    March 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    I have never heard of this style of hat before. The look is nice and I
    learned something new about accessories. The kind of book I enjoy
    reading is historical romance and families. It can be early American
    history or foreign history. Many thanks, Cindi

  4. sharon Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 1:04 am

    hmm, historical fiction? like memoirs of a geisha, kite runner…

    ooh, i want lisa see’s “snow flower and the secret fan” :)

  5. Sasha Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 1:42 am

    I love literary fiction, novels and short stories. So. Hm. :) Your call.

  6. Tom Kepler Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 3:47 am

    I like your book giveaway contests, Katrina. I’m an eclectic reader. Surprise me if you pick my name.

  7. Brodie Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 4:59 am

    Oooh I hope you had a wonderful time at the Opera! That fascinator alone would have made the event enjoyable enough though =)

    I prefer to read YA (young adult) novels, in particular any paranormal, fantasy, sci-fi or dystopian YA novel. I eat them up for breakfast! Or dessert, since I read mostly at night…

    Thanks! Have a brilliant week =)

  8. Rebecca S. Cox Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:25 am

    I am still reading books by foreign authors. Seem I can’t get enough of them! I loved your pick of The Bastard of Istanbul and I have passed it on to so many friends that I am sticking with this genre for now.

  9. Esther Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:32 am

    Oh The Opera, I am envious.

    I read across genre but I have decided that 2010 is the year I will try some steampunk.

    thanks for your fun blog

  10. pearl Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 6:41 am

    Thanks for this lovely giveaway. I enjoy family sagas which are lengthy, deep and British.

  11. wordlily Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 6:50 am

    I love literary mysteries (not women’s fic, though). Set in China would be good, too. :p

  12. stealthpirate Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 7:54 am

    I love novels with clever writing. Like Connie Willis, or Diana Gabaldon. Also, non-fiction with clever writing. I am into clever writing.

  13. Janel Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 8:08 am

    Another great fascinator. It looks very appropriate for the opera. Oh la la!

    I love books that are food related – Barbara O’Neal or Judith Hendricks Ryan style.

  14. Sandy G Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 8:18 am

    I mainly read fantasy, urban fantasy and mysteries

  15. Mariska Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 8:24 am

    Romantic suspense for me or mystery novel..i’d love to Katrina :)

  16. chey Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 8:25 am

    Hi Katrina,
    Glad you enjoyed the opera!
    I tend to read many genres. Thrillers are my current fav.

  17. Linda B Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 9:05 am

    I read Historical Fiction (almost exclusively) – favorites are Dark Ages and Medieval England. Also enjoy American HF, esp. Civil War and Westward Expansion.

    Wish that comic opera troope would come to Oklahoma.

  18. West Of Mars — Win A Book! » Blog Archive » This Week at Stone Soup Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 10:44 am

    [...] Katrina can’t decide what she wants to give away this week, so she’s decided to ask you … If she chooses your name from one of her now-famous hats, she’ll hand-pick something for you. [...]

  19. kaye Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Love mysteries, especially cozies! This is an interesting contest. It will be fun to see what you come up with.

    Enjoy your new hat!

  20. Amy Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 11:47 am

    OH, this is the best giveaway! You pick the best books.

    I won “Orpheus Lost” from you and loved it. I also just finished reading “The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo” and enjoyed that as well.

  21. Jane Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Congrats to Mystica.

    I like romantic suspense. Thanks for the giveaway.

  22. Raelena Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    I love reading Urban fantasy and paranormal romance. I also enjoy YA fantasy/paranormal.

  23. karenk Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    i’m in the mood for a suspenseful mystery in the health care arena.

    always love your accessories :)

  24. nfmgirl Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    Normally I like a wide variety of genre. But right now I’m just craving FUN! So I find myself being drawn to YA right now– the light and fun kind, not full of teenage angst. Post-apocalyptic is fun. An adventure I can really lose myself in, or some fun-loving humor and raucous chaos!

  25. Mystica Says:
    March 9, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    Historical fiction would be my choice. I thought I shouldnt be greedy and thats why I didnt write!!!

    • katrinastonoff Says:
      March 10, 2010 at 6:42 am

      LOL. You are very sweet! But I’m glad you entered. My policy is that ANYONE can win, even the person who just won (though that doesn’t happen very often).

  26. Becca Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 7:29 am

    I like historical fiction but lately I’ve developed a taste for urban fantasy, but nothing that tends too much toward romance. Gritty and slightly dark is better. Thanks!

  27. Durão Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 9:15 am

    I am going to cheat a little bit and just say Graphic Novels!
    I just love those Alan Moore works. :)

  28. Anonymous Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 9:24 am

    I’d like something I wouldn’t normally read… Although, considering I have in the last while read historical romance, sf, fantasy, crime, true crime, magic realist, biography (and autobiography), political history, comic novels (as in comedy not as in comic books) and comic books, I’m not entirely certain what that leaves…

    Stephen.
    xxx

  29. Jonita Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I enjoy well-written women’s fiction, such as those books written by Emily Giffin, Wendy Holden, Jill Mansell, and so on, especially if it’s British women’s fiction!

    Just steer me clear of anything that has to do with vampries, LOL….

  30. Teresa W. Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    My favorite genres to read are Paranormal and Suspense!

  31. InABox Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    I love Fascinator #10! That’s a really awesome one.

    I’m really into steampunk right now; I’m testing out dystopian; and I’m always up for paranormal YA.

  32. Carol M Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Congrats,Mystica!

    I love mysteries/thrillers. I like court room/medical drama and detectives solving murders.

  33. Nicola Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I like mystery thrillers on the dark and gruesome side like Mo Hayder or Karin Slaughter both of whom I’ve read all their books.

  34. Margie Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I like some sort of mystery, preferably with good character development.

    Might have some psychological element to it.

  35. Julie H. Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    I’ve been on a big mystery kick lately….maybe you can find a new one for me!

  36. ninefly Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    I’m in the mood for some dark horror, or ghost stories, but without any romance…preferably with a male protag.
    not gorey per se, but chilling at least
    hope you can think of something! thanks! =)

  37. Llehn Says:
    March 10, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    I’m a big YA urban fantasy / fantasy girl. Some of my fav books are Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Fire by Kristin Cashore.

  38. Pam R Says:
    March 11, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    I love reading in general. I’m a big fan of literary fiction and foreign authors, but I certainly enjoy chicklit, memoirs, and mystery/suspense as well.

  39. Rachel W. Says:
    March 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Love the fascinator! I’m looking for a good novel taking place in Italy during the Renaissance. For some reason I feel like reading about Italy lately.

    Thanks for the give!

  40. Jacqueline L. Says:
    March 12, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Congrats Mystica!

    Hmmm, I think I’m in the mood for some steampunk.

    Omigosh, I love the ribbon on that facinator!

  41. Bcteagirl Says:
    March 12, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    I love humour books, and recently have become very interested in pioneer life and northern living. Have fun with that :P

  42. Ron Miller Says:
    March 13, 2010 at 2:49 am

    I like my books like I like my movies, horror x10

  43. lace Says:
    March 13, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    Your night at the opera looks like it was fun and your fascinator is lovely.

    I like to read Historical Fiction preferably WWII. But I’ve been in the mood for YA dystopian/utopian fiction.

  44. Vera Says:
    March 14, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Awesome contest! OK, I love books that are true stories of people’s experiences in a foreign country. One I recently came across was called I am Nujood – something similar to that.

  45. J Dias Says:
    March 14, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Historical romances, definetly! :)

  46. Dawn M. Says:
    March 14, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    For the most part, I like urban fantasy & dystopian fiction – YA & adult. But I also like paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, suspense & romance. :0)

    Thanks!

  47. Sarah E Says:
    March 14, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    I like fictional novels set in the American south (colonial period through the present) as well as fictional novels about African Americans’ struggles/experiences (colonial period through the 1960s).

    Thanks for this giveaway!

  48. J Dias Says:
    March 15, 2010 at 3:02 am

    I had said yesterday that I prefered Historical Romance, but I guess it didn’t arrive, so I am saying it again. ;)

  49. Cavalier Says:
    March 15, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Well, I don’t really know my favorite genre, I’m up for anything.
    But my favorite authors are Dostoievski and Pedro Juan Gutierrez.

  50. Tanita Says:
    March 15, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I am going to say Historical Romance as well! :)

  51. Mil Says:
    March 15, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    I was reading all the entries to see where my preferences actually were, and I realized that I agree with Durão.
    I don’t read graphic novels as much as I would like, but I love the word-image relation and everything that it achieves when it’s good.
    I need to try and read more graphic novels!

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