My Next Read Is Chosen by – YOU! (Winner)

Thank you to everyone who participated in last weeks post on Choosing my next read.  I was so excited to toss all entries into Random.org tonight and see what book I was going to pull out of the pile, read and then pass on to the lucky winner.

The person who won the drawing is:

Bookjunkiemom09

Her comment was:

“This was a hard choice but… “Between Sisters” by Kristin Hannah”

So, the book that I will be reading throughout the weekend is:

Thank you to all who entered – I appreciate you all so much and once this book is read and on its way to its new owner, we will do this again

BEA Swag Bag Winner

Hey all – it is beyond time for me to choose a winner of the swag bag giveaway from BEA.  If you missed this post and want to see the contents in this great bag you can check it out here.   I was excited when the BBC (Book Blogger Convention) organizers offered an extra swag bag to those who wanted one.  This one I brought back for one Book Journey reader.

So… using random.org… Isn’t this SUPER exciting?  The winner is….

Jen Forbus!!!

Woo hoo Jen!!!!  I have emailed you at once I have your address I will send this package of BEA/BBC treats your way!

The Threadbare Heart Winner

I have a few contests that I need to wrap up in the next 48 hours here and this is one of them.  The Threadbare Heart Contest was one that really interested me as I lost my own mother to a car accident in 1996.  She was an incredible strong woman and I will forever have a piece of me missing with that loss.  Mother daughter relationships are a wonderful thing and those who have them – cherish them.

I had a hard time choosing a winner as the entries that were sent to me were all so wonderful.  However, I had committed to the contest and to the requirement of choosing a winning entry, and this one really warmed my heart:

I really loved the book “When I Married My Mother” by Jo Maeder!
I could really relate to this book, as my mother is elderly and dealing with many health issues.
I myself am confined to a wheelchair and have been for many years. My mother helped me through a great deal of tough times and now it is my turn to help her.
She needs a heart transplant, but due to her age, she does not qualify for the transplant list. She is also dealing with numerous other health issues including congestive heart failure, lung problems, arthritis and many more.
Some people say that it looks odd for a person in a wheelchair to be helping another person in a wheelchair, but I guess they will have to say whatever they want. We will continue to help each other, as long as we both have the breathe and strength to do so.

Thank you to J.L. Lacey for sharing this with me and my readers. You are the winner of the signed copy of The Threadbare Heart by Jennie Nash.  I am emailing you for your shipping information.

Winner of My Next Read

Thank you to everyone who participated in my Choose The book I Read Next post.  This has turned out to be a great way to read the books I purchased at the library sale and then to pass the book on to one of you.  This is the second time I have listed the book sale books.  Ryan at Wordsmithonia won the first time around and picked Titanic 2012 which turned out to be a wonderful read!

Now…. using random.org, a new winner had been chosen:

Jackie!!!

Jackie’s comment was:  Phew! What a list…  I narrowed it down to about 10 in my head, lol. I think after your review of The Bride Collector that The Boneman’s Daughter would be a good pick

So There it is.  Boneman’s Daughter comes out of the box and will be read as soon as I get a chance to and then sent to Jackie.  Once I have this book complete I will post the books again and we will go for round three!

Thanks everyone who participated and congratulations Jackie!  Please email me your shipping address  (journeythroughbooks@gmail.com) and I will prepare the envelope for the book to be shipped! 

Winner of You Were Born For This by Bruce Wilkinson

Time for another winner and random.org this time has chosen our winner for this great book, You Were Born For This!

Who is it going to be?

Hmmmmmm….

Our winner is:

Congratulations!!!  Remember to watch for my current giveaways under the Giveaway Tab

The Winner Of The Sister Pact by Cami Checketts

I just now drew (using random.org) a winner for the wonderful giveaway from Cami , author of The Sister Pact (which I really enjoyed!)  This winner will receive an autographed copy of the book from the author.

And…. our winner is….

Congratulations!  Remember to sign up for more giveaways happening here under the Giveaway Tab

Winner of The King of Torts by John Grisham

It is time to draw my winner (using the wonderful random.org) for the book, King of Torts by John Grisham. 

Our winner is….

justicejenniferreads!!!

Congratulations!!!

Winner of Memory Keepers Daughter

Last weeks Freebie Friday has come to a close this evening. Thank you to all who left a comment here for a chance to win this wonderful book. Using Random.org I have a winner…

Congratulations Nancy!!!

A new Freebie Friday is about to begin…

Winner of End of Grace!!!

I am pleased to announce that I have just drawn (using random.org) the winner for the wonderful giveaway of The End of Grace.  Our winner is….

Congratulations!!!

Please email me your mailing info and I will give the author the information to mail this book to you!

Freebie Friday: Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen

**  WE  HAVE  A  WINNER!!!  **

Congratulations to Barbara Davis from The Serenity Gate

Using Random.org, the number of her post was drawn for this book.

Thank you as always to everyone and stay tuned for the next Freebie Friday … there is one always going on!

Late posting on this giveaway…. I had a C R A Z Y busy day and well, the day just got away from me.  I am excited though, at even this evening hour to come through with a great Freebie Friday.  I have a NEW copy of Water For Elephants that needs to find its way into a book lovers hands.  This could be your lucky day!

We recently read this book for my book club and when it was chosen I had forgotten I had already had it waiting patiently on my book shelf to be read for some time.  I went out to our local book store and bought a new copy, and didnt even notice until this last week that the new copy was sitting on my desk and I had read the one I had all along for the book review.  “Sigh”…. true confessions of a Book Addict….

HOWEVER…. my error is your gain!  This book is an incredible read, just check out my review of Water For Elephants and you will see what a delightful book it is!

Anyway – here is how to earn yourself chances to win this beautiful book:

1.  Comment here with your favorite read about an animal.

2.  Earn a bonus chance to win by posting a comment on any of my other book reviews (up to 2 extra points for 2 comments on different posts)

3.  Post a link to this on Twitter and/or post this giveaway on your blog and then come back and let me know the link to this giveaway.

There you have it – up to 4 chances per person!   This giveaway is over at midnight on July 3.  US addresses only and no PO boxes.  I will post the winning name here and email the winner for mailing info.

Thanks as always for coming by!  Good luck!