Join the Save the Contemporary campaign and find a great new book to read. The current featured book in the campaign is Something About You by Julie James. I’m always up for a good contemporary romance. Some of my favorite authors are Kristan Higgins, Rachel Gibson and my new discovery, Louisa Edwards. So, you can help save the contemporary genre and have a chance to win books, an iTouch, or wine. Click here for more information on how to spread the word and win.
Get some cute printable bookmarks from Sharon Rowan. These are fun and colorful bookmarks that you can print on your own printer.
Looking for some great summer reads?
NPR has some great recommendations from independent booksellers that might spark your interest.
Here are some of my recommendations for your pool or beach reading (links are at the bottom):
Bending the Rules by Susan Anderson – light contemporary with a touch of suspense
Burn by Linda Howard – The queen of romantic suspense turns the temperature up a notch
The Beach House by Jane Green – For some reason I love to read about summers on the east coast. No one does family drama like Jane Green.
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake – This one is on my TBR list. You can’t beat a summer homecoming novel for pure nostalgia.
Breaking Loose by Tara Janzen – Another fantastic romantic suspense author who will take you on an exciting ride.
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See – Shanghai of the 1930′s and two glamorous sisters who struggle to establish a new life in America.
Want to win a Kindle 2? Deanna Raybourn is giving one away to a lucky winner. Enter at http://www.deannaraybourn.com by May 31, 2009.
The Best Reviews is offering one lucky reader their choice of a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com or BN.com. Just visit http://www.thebestreviews.com/contest.php to enter the contest.
Win a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card from author, Sheryl Woods. Enter at her website http://www.sherrylwoods.com
Christina Dodd is giving away the four book set of her Darkness Chosen series. Just sign up at http://www.christinadodd.com for a chance to win!
To celebrate the upcoming release of LUCKY STREAK, the second in Carly Phillips‘ LUCKY series in stores May 26, Carly is offering a chance to win a gorgeous double pendant, clover stamped 18k gold-plated bronze disc with the word “lucky” on a matte sterling-silver charm behind it. 16″ chain; 1/2″ diameter pendant from www.redenvelope.com.To enter the contest, just CLICK HERE and then fill out the entry form.
Are zombies the new vampires? Seth Grahame-Smith’s hit novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has landed him a six figure book deal from Grand Central Press. The first book slated for him to release via GCP is Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I think the Lincoln book sounds awesome since I’m not much of a Jane Austen fan.
Read the full story on the Publishers Weekly website.
