5 Year Blogoversary Giveaway!

Can you believe it's been 5 years since I started TBQ's Book Palace? Yeah, neither can I!




In that time I've (slowly) learned some things. From HTML codes (basics only, mind you) to how to approach a publisher for an ARC. I've changed the blog layout and design a few times, moved things around, added new things and changed the way I write my reviews (trust me, this one's a good thing--my earliest reviews on here are horrible, especially the titles for the posts!).




I've started a few memes. First was Lusting for Covers, which I run every Sunday. I'm a CoverWhore (and Proud!), and I love nothing more than to share a gorgeous cover every week, as well as see what cover you've been lusting after.







Then this past year I started Ink Readers, a pen-pal program for book lovers. I've had a great time writing letters to the various members, and the highlight of my week is when I find a letter in my mail. It's right up there with finding a book in the mailbox. :D If you'd like to join the fun, you can find all the information for the group, including the sign up link, here. We're a small group right now, but we're slowly growing!

 

 

And just two months ago, Wickedly Delicious and I started the Shifter-a-Thon-Read-a-Long. We have a group page on GoodReads, which is where the discussion and fun takes place, but the two of us also post about the group on our blogs, as well as our reviews of the books. June's pick is Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais, which I cannot wait to start. For more information, check out this post!






This past year I started working with Kame, who's been writing many wonderful guest reviews for me. Thanks, Kame! :) (Also, to anyone interested in trying their hand at a guest review or two, see this page for more info!)





But most importantly, I've met many wonderful readers and bloggers, and I hope to meet even more in the years to come! Maybe even one of these days I'll be able to get to RT or RWA and meet you guys in person. But until then, feel free to chat with me here on the blog, on Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, or just through email. :) I'm always happy to talk books!



Now, last year I had a whole month of giveaways and author visits planned. This year? Yeah, I kind of forgot about my blogoversary until...ahem, May. Oops. So I'm afraid it won't be as big as last year. BUT, I'm still doing TWO giveaways, with FOUR winners. Here's what I'm giving away:

 

Box of Books + Swag Giveaway (US Only)

 

Winners: Two

Prize: Each winner will get to pick FOUR books from my giveaway pile. I'll also be sending some pieces of swag (bookmarks, cover flats, etc). The first winner will get first pick of the books, then the second winner will pick. For the books marked with * below, I have more than one copy. All books are new paperbacks.

Giveaway Pile:

Dangerous Tides by Christine Feehan

She Tempts the Duke by Lorraine Heath

And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake by Elizabeth Boyle *

The Lass Wore Black by Karen Ranney *

And Then She Fell by Stephanie Laurens

Lord of Temptation by Lorraine Heath

A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long *

What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston *

How to Deceive a Duke by Lecia Cornwall *

Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer

King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen

Cold Moon Rising by C.T. Adams

Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian

Killing Moon by Rebecca York

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

Rules:
Fill out the Rafflecopter form below. There are various options for extra entries, but you are only required to fill out the first one (follow the blog). Leaving a comment is optional, but much appreciated! :)

End Date: June 30th, 2013. Winners will be picked, via Rafflecopter, July 1st and announced here on the blog, as well as on Twitter and Facebook. I will send one email to each winner; they have 48 hours to reply back, or a new winner will be picked!

Pick an E-Book Giveaway! (Open INT)

 

Winners: Two

Prize: Each winner will get to pick ONE e-book from either Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or AllRomance. E-book cannot be more than $6.99. Any genre, any book, new or old, it's up to you! :)

Rules:
Fill out the Rafflecopter form below. There are various options for extra entries, but you are only required to fill out the first one (follow the blog). Leaving a comment is optional, but much appreciated! :)

End Date: June 30th, 2013. Winners will be picked, via Rafflecopter, July 1st and announced here on the blog, as well as on Twitter and Facebook. I will send one email to each winner; they have 48 hours to reply back, or a new winner will be picked!

Easy, right? Please help to spread the word!

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What do you like about TBQ's Book Palace? What would you like to see change, or improved?

 

Tell us about the last AMAZING book you read. You know the type--the book you can't stop thinking about, talking about, or recommending to others! I've had my fair share of reading funks this year, and I need some good recommendations (ignore my Mt. TBR pile in the corner...she's just jealous!)

Thank you for 5 wonderful years! Every comment, every email or Twitter message means the world to me!

Enjoy!   


Until Next Time,



 

  *TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!