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I found out this morning that I won a copy of . I've read several of James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux books, but haven't read anything in this series. Looking forward to it! (I was really hoping to win a copy of DARK PASSAGES by Katherine Leigh Scott, but no such luck!)

Hmmm--I didn't even see this one--congrats, Melodie. I love his Dave books and didn't know he's doing another series. Make sure to let us know what you think.

Melodie wrote: "I found out this morning that I won a copy of . I've read several of James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux books, but haven't read anything in this series. Look..."

I did win a copy of Dark Passages. Will try to remember to let you know how it is when I get it.

Congrats to all who won! I won during their first giveaway and really enjoyed it! The last one I won was Jeffery Archer's and I still haven't received it. Haven't won anything since either. Womp Womp.

Pauline wrote: "Congrats to all who won! I won during their first giveaway and really enjoyed it! The last one I won was Jeffery Archer's an..."

I haven't received the Jeffrey Archer book yet either but its not even a month yet.

Congratulations everyone! I won about 4 books when I first joined (and reviewed them all) but haven't won anything in several months. I'm thinking winter must be my lucky time of the year for Giveaways :-)

Karen M wrote: "Pauline wrote: "Congrats to all who won! I won during their first giveaway and really enjoyed it! The last one I won was Jeffery Archer's [bookcover:Only Time Will T..."

Good to know I'm not the only one who hasn't received this yet. I won 4 books recently and this is the only one I haven't received yet. But like you said, it hasn't been a month yet.

I haven't received the Archer book yet either, nor have I received Before Versailles. Just as well with this heat, a newly broken leg and a party to prepare for, reading is way down on the priority list. Sigh

Katherine wrote: "I haven't received the Archer book yet either, nor have I received Before Versailles. Just as well with this heat, a newly broken leg and a party to prepare for, reading is way down on the priority..."

Sorry to hear about the broken leg! How'd you do it?

Katherine wrote: "I haven't received the Archer book yet either, nor have I received Before Versailles. Just as well with this heat, a newly broken leg and a party to prepare for, reading is way down on the priority..."

Your TBR pile didn't fall on you, did it?

Katherine wrote: "I haven't received the Archer book yet either, nor have I received Before Versailles. Just as well with this heat, a newly broken leg and a party to prepare for, reading is way down on the priority..."

Sorry to hear about the leg.

Well, there is this 14 year old cat who loves to run downstairs alongside me--which I hate. On Tuesday evening she cut in front of me on the last two stairs. I tried to avoid stepping on her, successfully, as I toppled onto the floor with my ankle twisted strangely. I probably wouldn't have dropped if I hadn't turned the ankle--but the pain made me just go. And let me tell you the whole thing was a blur. She went running back upstairs to hide, hubby jumped off the couch to winch me up and I slept downstairs with my let elevated. Couldn't stand on it Wed so off to the doctor and xrays--broke the distal fibula--I knew I did but didn't want to believe it. So now I'm limping around with a Frankenstein boot and trying to cook etc for the party Sunday. I'm exhausted and the leg isn't happy. But what can I do--I have all these fresh veggies etc and I can't let them rot. No one to help so I'm muddling along. I actually love cooking but the heat and heavy leg are making me very tired. I'm sleeping well--so there is always a plus side.
Thanks for asking guys--makes it easier --at least I'm not a walking wounded in Iraq or Afganistan--I have it made.

Sorry to hear about the leg, Katherine. Hope you get some help for your party1

Katherine wrote: "Well, there is this 14 year old cat who loves to run downstairs alongside me--which I hate. On Tuesday evening she cut in front of me on the last two stairs. I tried to avoid stepping on her, succe..."

So sorry to hear about your leg. Feel better soon.

Heather L wrote: "Sorry to hear about the leg, Katherine. Hope you get some help for your party1"

sister is here and hubby, too--so this morning I'm just giving directions like the tsarina from hell, as i keep the leg propped up. Sigh

Katherine wrote: "Heather L wrote: "Sorry to hear about the leg, Katherine. Hope you get some help for your party1"

sister is here and hubby, too--so this morning I'm just giving directions like the tsarina from..."

Glad you've got some help.

Sorry about your leg, Katherine, and glad you have help now. Your cat should be helpful too ;)

I just won my first Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ giveaway! I won . I haven't read the others in this series, so I hope I'm not lost when I eventually read this one.

Since I'm new to this, can someone point me in the right direction to the First Reads shelf? Is this just about me making a shelf about this or is there a specific location? Thanks.

nope--you just make a first reads shelf of your own. And when you write your review you mention that the book waws a first reads book--if you remember whick I don't always!

Congrats,BTW!!!!

Toni wrote: "I just won my first Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ giveaway! I won . I haven't read the others in this series, so I hope I'm not lost when I eventually read this one.

Since I'm new to this..."

It's possible you won't win another book until you read and review your first win. We've been trying to figure out what criteria helps you win and I think reading and reviewing may help.

Oh, and congratulations on your win!

Thank you for the replies!

The email I received told me that I'm more likely to win if I post a First Reads review. I wasn't aware that you had a better shot at winning by posting reviews on books you've won. Thought it had more to do with just posting reviews and being active on here in general.

Congrats on your first win, Toni!

There are a lot of different factors that are said to go into picking book winners. Writing a short review is supposed to increase your odds of winning more, though it doesn't always feel like it.

Still haven't won anything here since Easter (and I read and reviewed both books as soon as I got them!), but July seems to be my month for blog contests. I won Summer in the South: A Novel from a book blog earlier this month, and over the weekend won Dracula in Love by Karen Essex from another book blog. Looking forward to reading it!

After a few dry days I just won The Killing Song this morning. I keep asking for different genres but seem to get mostly the mysteries--not complaining--I love them all and have been very lucky with the caliber of books I've won.

Congratulations Katherine!

Katherine, I think one of the things that determines if you win a book are the types of books you've read and marked in GR. So, maybe that's why you win a lot of mysteries. I've actually only won 1 mystery so I wonder how heavily that factor is weighted.

Well, I'm in the reading challenge for the year and it is --quite eclectic--I've read over 40 so far --but, recently, in order to read and review as quickly as possible my giveaways, I suppose mysteries are becoming prevalent. LOL Vicious circle I guess! But, as I said in the earlier post, except for two, the books I've received have been excellent.

After a couple of dry weeks, I won two books this morning: by Lisa Lutz and the Third Generation by Larry Buttram

I won Canterbury Tales !!!

It looks like it may be fun and a departure from murder and mayhem..

Congrats, Karen B on your wins

Karen M wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Wow! @ Karen M--I loved the Insider--won it in an earlier giveaway.

Oh good, it's so much easier to read and review a good book. I've only had a couple so far that were not re..."

I've just started reading this book and based on the first 16 pages, it's got my attention.

Karen B wrote: "After a couple of dry weeks, I won two books this morning: by Lisa Lutz and the Third Generation by Larry Buttram"

Lucky you! I tried for the Spellman Files too. Enjoy reading!

Katherine wrote: "I won Canterbury Tales !!!

It looks like it may be fun and a departure from murder and mayhem..

Congrats, Karen B on your wins"

Another one I tried for and didn't get. LOL Actually I'm getting caught up on the ones I've been winning so can't complain. Good reading!

I won two books today and I was surprised because I was sure I wasn't winning because of not having posted a review in a while.

I won Lights Out in Wonderland by D C B Pierre.

and Skipping Stones at the Center of the Earth (a middle grade novel) Andy Hueller

Karen B wrote: "I won two books today and I was surprised because I was sure I wasn't winning because of not having posted a review in a while.

I won Lights Out in Wonderland by D C B Pierre.[bookcover:Lights Out..."

Congratulations! It's been a few weeks since I won a book but still busy reading the last four I won so that could be why.

I'm in the same boat as Karen M and two more arrived in today's mail! Jeffrey Archer's Only Time Will Tell and Darlene Marshall's Sea Change in which she both signed and included a hand-written note

Katherine, you've got me all excited for the mail coming today. Hopefully my copy of Only Time Will Tell will be in it! That's my only outstanding first-reads to read, I was able to get through the other 3. Now I just need to win some more!

Karen wrote: "I won my second book. It is this, . Never read him before. It should be interesting."

I won this one too and am really looking forward to her new series.
She quickly became a favorite author of mine with her St Just mystery series. The first, , is delightfully witty with nods to readers of cozy mysteries. It won the Agatha for best first mystery.

Congrats to all who won!

Apparently Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ decided that it would be a good idea to give me four books at the same time. , , and

Super excited about this occurrance and I'm glad that someone received the Jeffery Archer book. Hopefully I will get that one soon!

Wow--Pauline--I've gotten four in one week but NEVER four at one time--Congratulations!!!!

Katherine wrote: "I'm in the same boat as Karen M and two more arrived in today's mail! Jeffrey Archer's Only Time Will Tell and Darlene Marshall's Sea Change [bookcover:Sea..."

Don't you just love it when the author does something like that?

Pauline wrote: "Congrats to all who won!

Apparently Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ decided that it would be a good idea to give me four books at the same time. , book.

I also just received the Archer book yesterday.

Won Trains of Discovery: Railroads and Legacy of Our National Parks from Library Thing. Looks interesting!Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks

Karen wrote: "I won my second book. It is this, . Never read him before. It should be interesting."

just read your post and the book looked so good that I pre-ordered it. Hope it lives up to expectations!

Pauline wrote: "Congrats to all who won!

Apparently Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ decided that it would be a good idea to give me four books at the same time. , [bookcover:Dark Passage|10380657..."

Some people get all the luck! ;-)

Katherine wrote: "Wow--Pauline--I've gotten four in one week but NEVER four at one time--Congratulations!!!!"

I've won four in three YEARS. I'll never understand GRs algorithm. Maybe other's luck will rub off on me. :-)
That's one reason I was so delighted to win a first reads book by a favorite author. I started reading it this weekend and was immediately transported to the English village and smiling at her descriptions of its residents.

Oh my goodness! There was only one copy in the giveaway and I won it. It was the third or fourth time I'd entered a giveaway for this book. I'm psyched!

I've tried for that one a couple of times myself. Congrats!

Oh,ho--won another today--Deadly Defiance

This is the second by this author--unfortunately, I haven't finished the first because it is on CD and I'm having trouble concentrating. I've listened to a third of it and it is an interesting book with lots of twists and turns --will try to listen to more today.

Nell wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Wow--Pauline--I've gotten four in one week but NEVER four at one time--Congratulations!!!!"

I've won four in three YEARS. I'll never understand GRs algorithm. Maybe other's luc..."

Oh I really wanted that one-congratulations! I hope it's great.

I won today! I was really hoping to get a copy of this!!