Showing posts with label Doubleday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doubleday. Show all posts

May 6, 2020

Review: The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian




The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: March 2020
The Red Lotus  


Alexis and Austin both work at a hospital in New York City, but in different departments. So it's interesting that they meet in the Emergency Room where Alexis works when Austin is injured at a bar. Their romance is quick and the next thing you know, they are on a bike tour in Vietnam to visit the places where Austin's father fought and his uncle died. But when Austin is killed in an accident, it brings up a lot of questions for Alexis about the real reason they were in Vietnam. Alexis is determined to find out what happened to Austin, but will she loose her own life in the process?

Thank you to NetGalley and Doubleday Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I had no idea the turns this book would take. From the outside, Austin seems like your typical guy who likes to bike. But there is a secret he is hiding, one that no one about. This secret can kill hundreds, thousands, even millions of people, especially if it gets into the wrong hands. Alexis is a strong determined person, refusing to let Austin's death go without further investigation. It leads to a cross continent search for the truth and a way to end something tragic.

I really enjoy Chris Bohjalian's books. They take you on a journey that you aren't expecting. I wasn't sure where this story was going to go, but I enjoyed the ride. It goes to show you that you have to be careful out here with the people you are dating.


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June 13, 2018

Winning Wednesday--Bookish Giveaways!!


Bookish Giveaways to get you over the HUMP!!

Happy Wednesday my book friends.  I hope your week is going well.  For  me, it's been a little hectic with school ending and figuring out what I'm going to do with my kids all summer. We started the week, signing up for the Summer Reading Program at our library.  Does your library do that?  They also have activities for the kids all summer long.  

So let's find a way to keep the adults happy too, with some giveaways!!

Enter for your chance to win an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle.  You can win 1 of 350 copies.  Book is to be released Sept. 11, 2018.  Brought to you by Macmillan
At one point or another, we’ve all been asked to name five people, living or dead, with whom we’d like to have dinner. Why do we choose the people we do? And what if that dinner was to actually happen? These are the questions Rebecca Serle contends with in her utterly captivating novel, THE DINNER LIST, a story imbued with the same delightful magical realism as One Day, and the life-changing romance of Me Before You.

Open to US Residents Only--Ends June 17th


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Enter for you chance to win Three Summer Thrillers!!  Brought to you by Berkley Publishers



Open to US Residents only--Ends June 15th

Enter for your chance to win an Advance Reader's Copy of Our House by Louise Candlish  Brought to you by Berkley Publishers
When Fiona Lawson comes home to find strangers moving into her house, she's sure there's been a mistake. She and her estranged husband, Bram, have a modern co-parenting arrangement: bird's nest custody, where each parent spends a few nights a week with their two sons at the prized family home to maintain stability for their children. But the system built to protect their family ends up putting them in terrible jeopardy. In a domino effect of crimes and misdemeanors, the nest comes tumbling down.

Open to US Residents Only--Ends June 24th

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Enter for your chance to win the June Doubleday Box.  The box includes:

  • Doubleday Limited Edition Tote Bag
  • "Books Before Bros" Doubleday Hat
  • A book-scarf to match The Glitch
  • A patch with a quote from Fruit of the Drunken Tree
  • A discussion guide for Fruit of the Drunken Tree
  • Lavinia and Louise's Guide to New York City map inspired by Social Creature
  • "More Poetry!!!" Tattoos from Social Creature
  • The debut fiction books pictured below


Open to US Residents only--Ends June 30th


Enter for your chance to win a copy of The Wife Between Us by Sarah Pekkanen & Greer Hendricks along with a Lo & Sons Weekender Tote.  Brought to you by BookRiot and St. Martin's Press. 

I loved The Wife Between Us  Click the title to read my review.

Open to US Residents Only--Ends TOMORROW June 14th


Enter for your chance to win a copy of The Con Artist by Fred Van Lente.  BookRiot has 10 copies to give away.

Open to US Residents Only--Ends June 15th




Enter for your chance to win $500 to the Bookstore of your choice.  Which will you choose?  Brought to you by BookRiot.

Open to US Residents Only--Ends June 21st


Enter for your chance to win 1 of 25 Advanced Reader's Copies of All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth  Brought to you by William Morrow.  Giveaway is on Facebook so you will have to be signed in to win!

One summer day, Grace Fairchild, the beautiful young wife of a real estate mogul, vanished from the family’s lake house without a trace, leaving behind her daughter, Charlie, and a slew of unanswered questions.

Open to US Residents Only--Ends June 20th



Book Riot Giveaway Page -- Click here

Giveaways from Goodreads



**These giveaways are not sponsored by What 'Cha Readin'?. Please see each giveaway for official rules.**










July 19, 2017

Winning Wednesdays!! Bookish Giveaways!!

Here's list of a few giveaways I've found this week.  Try your luck, maybe you could win**!!!

Girl of the Lake by Bill Roorbach
Enter to win one of two copies of the book.  Please note, this giveaway is on Facebook and you will have to be a member to enter this giveaway.  This giveaway is by another blogger Suzy Approved Book Reviews  She usually has several giveaways on her Facebook page.
This is for US Residents Only--Ends July 20, 2017 at 12pm EDT

Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown
Enter to win a copy of the book with a personalized inscription from the author.  This giveaway is on Instagram and you will need to be a member to participate.  All instructions for this giveaway are listed on the post.   I just finished this book, click the title for my review.
This is for US Residents only -- Ends July 21, 2017

Author Giveaway by J.L. Leslie
Enter to win one of the following prizes: 
1) $10 Amazon GC
2) 3 E-books of your choice from Ms. Leslie's  collection
3) Swag pack ( bookmarks, chapstick, postcards, coloring sheets, and more!)
This giveaway is on Facebook and you will need to be a member to enter.  All instructions for the giveaway can be found there! 
This is for US Residents only -- Ends July 25, 2017

40+ Romantic Comedy and Chick Lit books plus a New E-Reader
Enter to win 40+ books from BookSweeps.  The Grand Prize winner receives a Kindle Fire and all participating books. One runner-up receives all books. 

This is for Residents of North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand -- Ends July 24, 2017


The Lust of Lost Things by Sophie Chen Keller 
Enter for your chance to win a copy of the book and an Olive Oil Cake from Amy's Bread in New York City
This is for US Residents Only--Ends July 25, 2017 --  Putnam Books

Doubleday Getaway Summer Reading Box
Enter  for your chance to win a #DoubledayGetaway Summer Reading Box from Read It Forward and Doubleday Books.  The box includes tons of summer goodies; great reads from Edgar Cantero, Meg Mitchell Moore, and Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza; and specialty cocktail recipes from PUNCH!
Open only to US Residents--Ends July 31, 2017

Book Riot Giveaways
Enter several giveaways offered by BookRiot this week.  You can win Books, gift cards, t-shirts, etc. Please read the rules on each giveaway before entering. 



CLICK ENTER ON ANY GIVEAWAY YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN!

**Please note, What 'Cha Readin'? does not sponsor any of these giveaways.  This is just information I'm passing on to my readers.  Please read the full rules on all the giveaways for complete details.  Thank you and good luck!**



     
     
   

July 12, 2017

Winning Wednesday!!! -- Bookish Giveaways!!!

 
Here's list of a few giveaways I've found this week.  Try your luck, maybe you could win**!!!

The Lust of Lost Things by Sophie Chen Keller 
Enter for your chance to win a copy of the book and an Olive Oil Cake from Amy's Bread in New York City
This is for US Residents Only--Ends July 25, 2017 --  Putnam Books


WIN 43 BOOKS FROM AMAZING AUTHORS
Enter for your chance to win Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke's favorite books of July.  Books from authors like Elin Hilderbrand, Ruth Ware, Nikki French, and Daniel Silva.  So many amazing books.  Also check out their blog about this contest.
This is for US Residents only--Ends July 17, 2107


Doubleday Getaway Summer Reading Box
Enter  for your chance to win a #DoubledayGetaway Summer Reading Box from Read It Forward and Doubleday Books.  The box includes tons of summer goodies; great reads from Edgar Cantero, Meg Mitchell Moore, and Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza; and specialty cocktail recipes from PUNCH!
Open only to US Residents--Ends July 31, 2017

"Smart Girls Read Romance" and a $50 Gift Card to The Ripped Bodice
Enter for your chance to win a "Smart Girls Read Romance" T-shirt and a $50 gift card to The Ripped Bodice, the only all romance bookstore!!  This giveaway came from BookRiot.
Open to US Residents only--Hurry this ends July 16, 2017

The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal  
Enter to win one of 10 copies of  The Lost Ones from Harper Collins.  Named one of Time Magazine's Top 10 Thrillers of the summer.
Open to US Resident only -- Hurry this ends today July 12, 2017 at 5pm

CLICK ENTER ON ANY GIVEAWAY YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN!

**Please note, What 'Cha Readin'? does not sponsor any of these giveaways.  This is just information I'm passing on to my readers.  Please read the full rules on all the giveaways for complete details.  Thank you and good luck!**