If you read our interview with author Naseem Rakha today you know what great reviews her book The Crying Tree: A Novel has received. When I asked Naseem about it, she said:

I’m *extremely* grateful for the positive feedback and attention The Crying Tree has received. It’s an international best seller; won the Pacific NW Booksellers Award; was a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection; a Book Expo America Emerging Author pick; a Target Breakout Book, as well as the only American selection for the UK’s Richard and Judy Book club (think Oprah, but with an accent). I still wake up some mornings and pinch myself.

And guess what? She has graciously given us a copy of The Crying Tree to give to one lucky reader!

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post by Thursday, November 4th. I’ll choose a winner at random and announce the lucky guy or gal the next day.

We haven’t had a giveaway in awhile here, so why not start that practice again, this time with a book we can all use. I’ve got Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Miracles: 101 True Stories of Healing, Faith, Divine Intervention, and Answered Prayers to giveaway to one lucky reader. I browsed through this book, and I can say that if you’re feeling a bit down or in need of hope, there are so many wonderful stories in here that there is bound to be at least one that lifts your spirit.

Here’s a description of the book from Amazon:

Everyone loves a good miracle story, and this book provides 101 true stories of healing, divine intervention, and answered prayers. These amazing, personal stories prove that God is alive and active in the world today, working miracles on our behalf. The incredible accounts show His love and involvement in our lives. This book of miracles will encourage, uplift, and recharge the faith of Catholics and all Christian readers.

To enter, leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, October 13th. I’ll choose a winner at random and announce the lucky guy or gal the next day. (U.S. and Canada entries only.)

Robin Maxwell’s latest book, O Juliet, is coming out next month. Robin will be stopping at our blog on Thursday, but in the meantime, how about a fabulous contest to pique your interest? Robin is giving away a copy of her new book along with a gorgeous heart necklace.

To win, head on over to Robin’s blog and answer this question:

What are the qualities in a lover that are most important to you?

The giveaway is for a carved Thai silver heart necklace and a copy of O, Juliet. It is open to all participants, worldwide. A winner will be chosen and announced on January 18th. In order to qualify for entry, please provide your e-mail address along with your answer to the Love Game question.

In order to enter the giveaway, you’ll need to open a “google account” if you don’t have one already. Look under the “Post a Comment” window where it says “Comment as:’” and just follow the simple instructions.

Further details available on Robin’s blog.