Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Glimmerglass Contest!

Okay. I decided. At first I was going to pick up an extra signed copy of the Jenna Black's new YA, GLIMMERGLASS, next week when I went to her signing, and offer it as a prize for an upcoming giveaway. But, I think a better and much cooler option will be to hold a contest now, so she can personalize the book to you (or whomever you specify). So here's the deal:
  • Enter via the comments section here.

  • Tell me what upcoming YA releases you're most excited about or your favorite YA of all time, and you're entered. One entry is all you need.

  • I will randomly draw one winner Wednesday 5/26 at noon EST.

  • Winner, you must respond before 5 p.m. on Thursday 5/27 because I will need to know the name you want signed in the book before I leave for the signing.

  • This contest is open to everyone no matter where you are.

Now, a little about the book. I have read this book. I love this book. I have even read the second one, and I can tell you -- OMG -- you guys are in for an awesome series with Dana and the world of Avalon. And those dots on the book: Sparkly! How can you resist?


It’s all she’s ever wanted to be, but it couldn’t be further from her grasp…

Dana Hathaway doesn’t know it yet, but she’s in big trouble. When her alcoholic mom shows up at her voice recital drunk, again, Dana decides she’s had enough and runs away to find her mysterious father in Avalon: the only place on Earth where the regular, everyday world and the captivating, magical world of Faerie intersect. But from the moment Dana sets foot in Avalon, everything goes wrong, for it turns out she isn't just an ordinary teenage girl—she's a Faeriewalker, a rare individual who can travel between both worlds, and the only person who can bring magic into the human world and technology into Faerie.

Soon, Dana finds herself tangled up in a cutthroat game of Fae politics. Someone's trying to kill her, and everyone seems to want something from her, from her newfound friends and family to Ethan, the hot Fae guy Dana figures she’ll never have a chance with… until she does. Caught between two worlds, Dana isn’t sure where she’ll ever fit in and who can be trusted, not to mention if her world will ever be normal again…

66 comments:

Zita said...

My most favourite YA has to be the Harry Potter series. It's one I can read over and over. =)

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Cas said...

YA I'm most excited about? The third Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins) ties equally with the third Strange Angels (Lili St.Crow).

All time favourite YA? The Tamora Pierce Alanna books, without a doubt. I reread them every year and love them as much as when I first picked them off the library shelf nearly two decades ago.

Bethany C. said...

Since I've seen it classified as YA (okay, maybe only once) before, I hope Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder counts. That was quite possibly my favorite set of books ever!

Liyana said...

I have wanted to read this for a while. *wistful*

I'm looking forward to Andrea Cremer's Nightshade. It sound wonderful.

Kate said...

Great giveaway!

Upcoming YA most excited about? Tie between Linger and Mockingjay!

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Anonymous said...

Here via readingthisbook's RT! Thanks for hosting this contest; the book looks awesome!

YA I'm most anticipating- definitely Demon's Covenant by Sarah Rees Brennan, the sequel to Demon's Lexicon. I know it's already out in the US, but I'm *cough* patiently *cough* waiting for my British paperback to be shipped. SO. DAMN. TRYING. :)

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Steph Su said...

Oh, everything I hear about Glimmerglass gets better and better! Thank you for giving us this opportunity. :) The YA I'm most looking forward to right now... wow, that's a tough one. I'll go with The Demon's Covenant by Sarah Rees Brennan - I really liked the first in the series, and I heard this one is even better! I can't wait until I get the chance to buy it.

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Jackie said...

Having read 2 series already penned by Jenna Black this is the YA that I am most excited about releasing. Glimmerglass has every element I love in a book, from the mystery and suspense to the paranormal elements which add the "spice" that appeals to all of us who love fantasy in our reading. My favorite YA's to this point have to be "Firespell" by Chloe Neill and "The Darkest Powers" series by Kelley Armstrong, in both the characters have me captivated and cannot wait to read more of their adventures...

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Hope you have lots of fun at the signing Kelly!

Lillie (AliseOnLife) said...

Wow. There are so many YA books that I am looking forward to. Of course, I want to read Glimmerglass.
But also,

Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Clockwork Angel by Cassie Clare
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Wintercraft by Jenna Burtenshaw

Thanks!

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Lexie said...

So many books I'm excited about...ahh...Oh! The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa is definitely high on the list however!

As far my favorite of all time...that's a lot harder XD

Lexie
Lexie.Cenni(@)gmail.com

throuthehaze said...

I am REALLY looking forward to Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
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CrystalGB said...

My favorite YA series is the Harry Potter series.

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elaing8 said...

My favorite YA of all time is the Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine
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Carolin said...

Oh dear, don't think I can name a favourite, but the one I'm most looking forward to at the moment has to be Andrea Cramer's Nightshade. It sounds awesome!

Thanks for doing this giveaway! ;-)

Christine Moore said...

I love YA series. My 2 favorites are Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead and the House of Night series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.

SJDuvall said...

You are just so awesome. What a great contest. I'm looking forward to so many YA books, but here are a few:

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Clockwork Angel by Cassie Clare

And my favorite of all time would have to be Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Harry Potter got me into reading and for that, I owe it big time. And the 4th book was my favorite because that is when the plot got really serious and dark. :)

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bookaholic said...

I loved Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater and so I am totally looking forward to Linger. Other YAs on my priority list is Mockingjay,Nightshade,Paranormalcy,Lifted and Restoring Harmony!

Thank you so much for the giveaway. Would love love love to win it :)

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INCiDeNT (Kayleigh) said...

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause along with The Silver Kiss (both YA paranormal) resonated with me when I was younger. They both still belong in the favourites shelf although I haven't re-read them forever. ;)

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Tyhitia Green said...

I'm new to YA, but I'm looking forward to Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games 2 and 3. Yes, I know 2 is out but I haven't gotten it yet, but I love the 1st one. :-D

And I'd love to read Jenna's book. :-D

Blodeuedd said...

I am really looking forward the 3rd Hungergames book, Moockingjay :D

Fav all time, hm, well I really loved Poison Study Maria V Snyder

Enchanted by Books said...

Hi Kelly!!

I adore YA books. My most recent favorite is Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins. But of course I also love Harry Potter, Twilight and so many others. The Magic or Madness Trilogy by Justine Larbalestier is wonderful also.

I am most looking forward ironically to Glimmerglass by Jenna Black. I ADORE her adult books in the Morgan Kingsley exorcist series. She's an amazing writer and I am beyond excited to try her first YA book!! It sounds soooo good!!! Thank you for a great contest.

Rachel498 said...
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Rachel498 said...

My favorite YA series is probably Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. Im looking forward to the Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, and My Soul To Keep by Rachel Vincent. Im excited to read Glimmerglass!

donnas said...

Sounds like its going to be a great series. My favorite is the Mortal Instruments series and I cant wait for Clockwork Angel.

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Lynsey Newton said...

Oh my goodness, there are so many books that I'm looking forward to like Nightshade by Andrea Cremer, Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, Matched by Ally Condie, Absolution by Jennifer Laurens to name but a few!

Thanks so much for the contest! Lynsey@narrativelyspeaking.com

Unknown said...

I am looking forward to the Vampire Academy book series by Mead. My favorite thus far is the Twilight series. But they are also the only YA book I have read recently.

Vickie said...

All time favorite, since it must be because it's on the keeper shelf in HC, audio, and now TPB format...the Harry Potter series.

I can't think of any one particular YA I am looking forward to most, probably all of them as they each have something new to bring to Mt Git'r'Read and my reading fun.

Vickie said...

Well....phhht....I always forget this part

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Tez Miller said...

Upcoming YA Releases I want? Well, DARKNESS BECOMES HER, by one Kelly Keaton for a start ;-) Also, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE by Beth Revis.

Favourite YA of all time? Well, Mary E. Pearson's THE ADORATION OF JENNA FOX made me realise that this is the kind of book I love to read, and would like to try writing. I love futuristics, and this novel is a big reason why :-)

Abigail said...

Well, Glimmerglass for one, but I also really want to read Crescendo.

mariska said...

Upcoming YA releases that i'm so excited will be Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

And I'm so curious about Glimmerglass since couple months ago. The cover is so awesome !

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Lacie said...

I'm pretty excited about the new Rachel Vincent YA, and also Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead. And of course, yours that will come out next year I'm sure will certainly be awesome!!

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SandyG265 said...

I can't pck a favorite YA book but I'm looking foward to reading Linger.

Anonymous said...

My favorite YA series is Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. My son and I read all five of them between his third and fifth grade years (he's a big reader, and now in sixth grade) ... and I took him twice to hear and meet Rick at Quail Ridge Books. We have two most anticipated YA releases: the final installation of The 39 Clues series, and The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (got it last week!).

Melissa said...

Right now, I'm most excited about Lili St.Crow's upcoming Jealousy. I can't wait!

CHRISTIE said...

I loved The Hunger Games and Chasing Fire so I can’t wait for Mockingjay. I’m glad to hear you loved Glimmerglass. It is a book I hope to read.

Unknown said...

favorite YA series is Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.

van

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Sara M said...

Some of my favorite YA novels are Rampant by Diana Peterfreund, Voice of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready, Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins, Immortal by Gillian Shields, and The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. Some of my favorite YA series are the Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr, and the Soul Screamers by Rachel Vincent.

I'm looking forward to the following YA releases:
Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison
Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Betrayal by Gillian Shields
Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
The Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

Sara M
sara_UFblog [at] yahoo [dot] com

Anonymous said...

My favorite YA series is the Morganville vampire series by Rachel Caine.


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Anonymous said...

My favourite YA series is Georgina Kincaid, by Richelle Mead I'm not sure if that is YA. If not i love The Night World Series by L J Smith.

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Anonymous said...

I read so much it's hard to keep track of the books I can't wait for ! But I do have some on mind. I really can't wait for Collin's The Mockingjay (3rd book in Hunger Games Series). I love all of the characters and the plot is so unique. The previous books made me stay up until the ungodly hours of the night! Such an amazing series!

Another book I do have on mind is The Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. Her other series, Mortal Instruments, was amazing so I can't wait for her new book !

Thanks for this amazing contest ! Glimmerglass sounds amazing !

~Alison
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Candace said...

Mm, that sounds like a fabulous book!

My favorite YA ...that's difficult. Harry Potter, the Study series (Maria V. Snyder), and anything written by Tamora Pierce are all at the top of that list.

Kate at Read This Book! said...

One book I absolutely am dying to read is Delirium by Lauren Oliver! Before I Fall was amazing!

Thanks for the contest!

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Maidenveil said...

Fav YA would be a tie between harry potter series and the mortal instruments! that's why i'm looking forward to clockwork angel this august. :D but i'm also excited for mockingjay and iron daughter! :D

Lena1xoxo said...

The YA novels I'm most excited about are Nightshade by Andrea Cremer, Linger, Beautiful Darkness, Torment, Mockingjay, and Crescendo.

My favorite YA of all time...ummm. Wow, that's so tough. I'm just going to go with Shiver b/c I read it over and over well after I finished. :P

Thank you so much for hosting this!

*crosses fingers*

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Pamk said...

my favorite ya is HP and I also love Kelly Armstrong's series. looking forward to her next one.
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Jax Cassidy said...

Sounds awesome! What a beautiful cover :)

Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...
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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

My favorite anticipated YA is Gena Showalter's "Unraveled".
Black's "Guardians of the Night" was a favorite series(though not a YA series)of mine and I can't wait to get my hands on GlimmerGlass. My favorite YA series- "Gone" by Michael Grant.

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Yan said...

I'm looking forward to MOCKINGJAY by Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games is wow.

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Brenda Hyde said...

I can't wait for the next Wicked Lovely book by Melissa Marr. I just read the new one and loved it!
It's probably my favorite YA so far.

Jo-Anne said...

This book sounds awesome! My fave YA series right this very moment is Vampire Academy. But I am waiting for Linger by Maggie Stiefvater, Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, and Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick. There's plenty more but I can't think of them all right now.

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Anonymous said...

My favourite YA series has to be Lili St Crow Strange Angels, I really am enjoying the exploits of Dru and friends. The way she rights is so engrossing I find myself not coming up for air for hours, especially during the first novel.

Christa said...

I'm really looking forward to (surprise) : ) Glimmerglass & also Matched by Ally Condie.

Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jamie Eyberg said...

my most favorite YA are probably the ghost stories of Mary Downing Hahn. They rival any of the best adult ghost stories out there.

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Sylvia said...

I'm really excited to read Glimmerglass ever since I saw its cover, it made me really interested in reading the book! I'm really looking forward to Mockingjay, I can't wait to read it! As well as Matched by Ally Condie, I love its premise, not to mention its cover, too:) Thank you very much for this contest, I really hope I win:)

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Aja said...

Hi, hi!

oh, goodness, favorite YA of all time?

Too hard. (Harry Potter doesn't count!)

So I'll tell you my most-looked-forward-to upcoming releases: Zombies vs. Unicorns (ZOMBIES!!!!!), Fury of the Phoenix by Cindy Pon, and whatever Justine Larbalestier writes next.

With bonus props to Sarah Rees Brennan's newly-released Demon's Covenant, because it was my most-looked-forward-to book of 2010, and completely blew me away.

Kelly said...

What a contest! Please enter me! My favorite YA is Robin McKinley's Beauty. I am looking forward to Mockingjay's release this summer! I can't wait. It is the only book I have ever pre-ordered in my entire life. :)
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Sara said...

Awesome contest!
One of my favorite books is Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles :)

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Unknown said...

Amazing contest and thanks so much for making it international!!

I love the HP series and started the Vampire Academy series right now, heard so amny great things about it! But my alltime YA series is the Anne series by LM Montgomery, that is my comfort read :-)

Wow, beautiful cover!

Please enter me too!

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Precious said...

I've read great reviews about Glimmerglass! :)

My most favorite YA is Shiver by Maggie STiefvater. I can't stop rereading it. In connection with this, the YA I'm most excited about is none other than LInger, the sequel of Shiver! I can't wait for July!

Thank you!

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k_sunshine1977 said...

i love all these titles coming out by some of my favorite adult authors that are now venturing into the wonderful world of ya. consequently, my tbr list just keeps growing....

k_sunshine1977 said...

forgot this part

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Anonymous said...

My favorite YA is an 1995 vampire novel named Look For Me By Moonlight by Mary Downing Hahn. It was about the darker side of vampires, and, since it was made long before the Twilight phase dominated our YA section, it hold true to the stereotypes and tragic love stories.

I would recommend it to anyone.

Giada M. said...

My favorite Ya is Harry Potter!^O^
Great contest! Thank you for this great chance!:)

Giada M.

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Sharli said...

I can't wait to read Linger by maggie stiefvater! Among others, obviously ;)

Thanks!
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