GIVEAWAY: JANUARY OWLCRATE


These past 48 hours have been very nerve wracking for many U.S. citizens. My anxiety has been through the roof, so when I received book mail Friday…it helped in distracting me for just a bit. I knew I wanted to host my 1st giveaway this year, I just didn’t think it would be this soon lol. The spirit of giving hit me though, and so I shall go with it. I hope this box finds its way to a wonderful bookworm who might also need a bit of a distraction. I meant to  post this box earlier in the day but btwn my 2 tiny humans & being absorbed watching the Women’s March I have truly lost track of time. Running this giveaway is giving me a little happy back & for that I am grateful. The rules for this giveaway will be listed at the bottom of this post. This giveaway will be open to my INTERNATIONAL bookworms as well, inspired by the outpouring support I’ve seen this morning from women all over the world. I have also been actively seeking out Diverse Books and this will play a part in this giveaway 😉

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goodreads-synopsis-2In this modern day spin on Leroux’s gothic tale of unrequited love turned to madness, seventeen-year-old Rune Germain has a mysterious affliction linked to her operatic talent, and a horrifying mistake she’s trying to hide. Hoping creative direction will help her, Rune’s mother sends her to a French arts conservatory for her senior year, located in an opera house rumored to have ties to The Phantom of the Opera. 

At RoseBlood, Rune secretly befriends the masked Thorn—an elusive violinist who not only guides her musical transformation through dreams that seem more real than reality itself, but somehow knows who she is behind her own masks. As the two discover an otherworldly connection and a soul-deep romance blossoms, Thorn’s dark agenda comes to light and he’s forced to make a deadly choice: lead Rune to her destruction, or face the wrath of the phantom who has haunted the opera house for a century, and is the only father he’s ever known.

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🥀Roseblood by A.G. Howard (hardcover)

🥀1 mint tea packet by @firsteditiontea 🥀1 Secret Garden inspired book-shaped soap (smells SO good!)

🥀1 Slaughterhouse Five inspired watercolor #bookmark

🥀1 children’s classics inspired calendar by @obviousstate

🥀1 Phantom Of The Opera fridge magnet

🥀 1 Owlcrate Theatre pin

🥀1 Wires and Nerve by Marisa Meyer mini poster

 

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🥀 This giveaway will be open to my INTERNATIONAL bookish peeps as well, you just have to have a valid mailing & email address that you are willing to share with me

🥀 Follow my blog of course  (i’ll be checking loves)

🥀 Must be 18 years or older

🥀 Comment on this post with your most anticipated book for 2017, if this book happens to be a Diverse Book, you will get 1 extra entry 😉

🥀 This giveaway will run starting today 1/21/17 til next Sunday 1/28/2017

Good luck to all those who decide to throw their hat in the ring. I have my lucky mason jar ready and can’t wait to see all of your recommendations. My excited face is on at the moment hehe 🙂

Author: LairOfBooks

"I didn't choose the Book Life, the Book Life chose me"

96 thoughts on “GIVEAWAY: JANUARY OWLCRATE”

  1. I’m eager to read Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh!! I would die happy if I could get my hands on a copy of that book, lol!!
    Thanks for the giveaway, Lily! I hope you do have a good weekend, love!! 😘

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  2. OMG best giveaway ever, thanks for the chance 🙂 I’ve been looking for somewhere where I can try and get one of these boxes. I live in Algeria, and unfortunately, I do not have enough Dollars to get one of these and in my currency it super expencive. Enough talking about my life as a poor book lover :p anyways, this year I have decided to try new genres, I am going with short books (under 200 pages) to see what kind I will like more. So, my most anticipated book is the #3 book in the series A Court of Thorns and Roses, ACOMAF was just so awesome , ca’t wait for the last book.

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    1. Ahhh! I have the same predicament with Fairyloot which I’d love to one day have a subscription too but shipping from the U.K. To the states is insane. I am also highly anticipating ACOWAR😉 thank you for stopping by & may luck be with the 💕

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    1. Ahh! Yes that is a highly anticipated release, I have Lady Midnight to read as we get closer to the release of the sequel. Thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  5. I’m so stressed about everything! Reading has been my only escape. I just hope that I don’t fall down the rabbit hole again like I did a few months ago. I’m really looking forward to The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera. It’s an #ownvoices Latinx story that is being described as “Pretty in Pink comes to the South Bronx”. Yes, please!!

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    1. I’m so sorry to hear that, know you are def not alone 😕 The Education Of Margot Sanchez was an awesome read & perfect to pick up when you need something a bit lighter. Although it covers some very important topics like gentrification, it does so in a way that’s relatable. I have a review coming this week for Margot 😉 hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  6. It’s so sweet of you to arm this giveaway internationally! I’m very excited right now ajajaja, it’s so hard to decide for a book that makes me excited because many do, I’ll choose History is All You Left Me because maybe it’s one I’ll get soon I can not wait to read it :). Have a beautiful day 🙂

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    1. Thank you! ☺️ it’s only fair on a day like today that I make it open for everyone 💜 History Is All You Left Me is already my fave book of 2017 & possibly joining my fave books of all time. Beautifully written, it really delves deep into grief & the human psyche. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 😉 thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  7. This is wonderful. I’ve been dying to have a box subscription in so long, it’s just so pricey with my currency, so I can’t afford to buy one. 😦 And speaking of most anticipated 2017 read, History is All You Left Me and Goodbye Days are on top of my wish list to read this year.

    Thank you for the opportunity. Wish me the best of luck.

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    1. Nice! History Is All You Left me is so far (doubt it’ll change) my favorite book of 2017. Haven’t heard of Me and Goodbye Days but now I will looking into it on Goodreads 😉 thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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    1. Thank you Kim! 🙂 & I can say the same, the women’s marches have lifted my spirits quite a bit after yesterday. I’m also looking forward to Flame In The Mist, I hear its Mulan inspired & she’s one of my faves 😆 also very intrigued by The Hate U Give, I’m trying my absolute hardest to start it on Monday. I just know that it will be an impactful read &!relevant to current times. Thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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      1. Haha yeah it’s not a diverse book, but I am super excited for it! lol. So much #coverlove
        Thank you for hosting such an awesome giveaway 🙂 and good luck to you as well!!
        I hope you find some other distractions to keep your mind off the current happenings, it can’t be easy over there at the moment!

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    1. Aww, thanks ☺️ & Caraval is one that I am eager to get my hands on as well. I LOVED The Night Circus! & cant wait to return to a circus setting 🙌🏼thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  12. I’m super excited for Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han! ❤ I love Jenny Han’s books because of the wonderful characters and family. Me and my best friend literally jumped for joy when we heard there will be a sequel to P. S. I Still Love You. Can’t wait for the release! 😄

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    1. Omg yes! A trilogy that is at the summer of my TBR for this summer. I haven’t read these books but have cover lusted along with its fan base. Looking forward to finally knowing what they’re all about 😃 thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee💕

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  13. Even though it’s TECHNICALLY already out, my anticipated read of 2017 is History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera. And I also can’t wait to read Roseblood, because the Splintered series was so amazing, but I feel like that goes without saying 🙂

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    1. Ah! History Is All You Left me was simply amazing! Loved every single page & it holds the throne for favorite book of 2017 so far 😉hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙌🏼 thank you for stopping by and may luck be with thee💕

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    1. Oh goodness! Yes! So am I 🤗🤗🤗 I’m actually currently waiting for word through Edelweiss *fingers crossed* lol. & you’re very welcome, thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  17. Aah this is such an awesome giveaway! I’ve always wanted to have a box subscription. Sadly I’m only 17 years old and I’m so regretting it! :((
    Think you can make an exception?
    Thankyou for this giveaway. 🙂

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      1. Omg you’re so nice thanks so much!!! Really appreciate it! 🙂
        *Fingers crossed*
        Oh and as per the rules, my most anticipated book for 2017 is A Court Of Wings and Ruin. 🙂
        Thanks again! 😀

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  19. I cannot wait for Hundreds by Pepper Winters! (#3 Dollar) You may have seen me going crazy on Twitter after reading the first two & then realising the third isn’t out yet lol. Gutted😂

    Also, Crimson Death by Laurell K Hamilton. It’s out, but the paperback red edition isn’t available in U.K. yet & I don’t want to mess up the lovely order of them on my bookshelves, OCD perhaps.

    Side note: I see America is a bit on edge after the Election, sending love to you & to those that see this. It’s a bit like after Brexit, the scaremongering was, and still is, crazy. I’m sure everything will be ok if you continue to hold your heads high & your hearts open💪🏼 x

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    1. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Pepper Winters & so recommended it to a friend. She just finished the 2nd book & was also bummed when she realized book 3 isn’t out yet 😕 lol. I’ll look into Laurel K Hamilton 😉 I totally understand as I have mild OCD myself. I’ve actually received some words of hope from others who experienced Brexit & it is uplifting, so thank you 💜
      I’ve entered your name, may luck be with thee 💕

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    1. I absolutely agree, I may be starting The Hate U Give this week of all goes as planned. I was lucky enough to get an arc & I just know it will be an impactful & important book to read. Thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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    1. Yes! When Dimple Met Rishi is also one that I am REALLY looking forward to. I requested it from Edelweiss but I’m still pending. Hoping it’s a yes lol. Thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  22. Omg thanks so much for this giveaway! I cancelled my OwlCrate this month because I’m a little low on money right now, but this box looks so good. My most anticipated release this year without a doubt is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas!! I have it pre-ordered and everything, haha!

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    1. Yes I remember you mentioning canceling this box 😕 I’m also really looking forward to reading THUG. I have the arc & will most likely be starting it this week if all goes as planned. Thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee Kourtni 💕

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  23. I’m excited for the release of Binti Home by Nnedi Okorafor, which is at the end of this month! Not only do I love Nnedi’s writing but I had the joy of being in one of her classes during my undergrad degree.

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    1. I’ve heard of Binti & it is on my TBR for diverse reads, great recommendation! Oh goodness! That is an amazing opportunity you had, I look forward to reading her books 😃 thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  24. Yay! Your first giveaway ((cue confetti and noise makers)) AND what a giveaway it is! Thank you for the opportunity to win Lilly 🙂 One of my most anticipated reads for 2017 is The Hate You Give because there is just so much positive buzz around it right now.

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    1. Thank you Amanda! I’m pretty excited too 😆😆😆 The Hate You Give is an excellent choice, I’ll be reading it within the next week. I have a feeling it will be one of the most important books I read this year. Thank you for entering & may luck be with thee 💕

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  25. Most anticipated has to be Forever and Always & The Upside of unrequited XD I need those books asap (I need to many books asap) I’m currently reading Roseblood I just started so I don’t know how I feel about it yet but I hope you love it when you start 🙂

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    1. Nice! I was lucky enough to score an arc of The Upside Of Unrequited and can’t wait to dive into that one. I have an arc for Roseblood which is why I decided to run this giveaway in the spirit of sharing 😉 may luck be with thee!

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  28. Omggg, thank you for hosting this amazing giveaway! 😀
    After The Hate U Give, which I currently have, my most anticipated 2017 release is When Dimple Met Rishi. I need to find someone who wants to trade for this book! D:
    Good luck to everyone!

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    1. A small thank you to my followers 😉 I’m also looking forward to settling in with THUG, hoping for this week if not the next. I am crossing my fingers for an Edelweiss approval for When Dimple Met Rishi, me neeeeeeeeeeds that book haha! thank you for stopping by Naz, may luck be with thee <3!

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  29. First of all– I completely get where you are coming from emotionally. I’ve been struggling quite a bit, but watching the marches all over the *world* were amazing and empowering! I cannot wait to take more action and make change in the world.

    Second– this is a brilliant giveaway! Your first one and you are killing it. Great job. 🙂 Look at how many comments you have already, Lilly, and you know it’s just going to grow.

    Last… most anticipated book for 2017? The Inexplicable Logic of My Life and When Dimple Met Rishi are high up there. But The Seafarer’s Kiss might be it. Lesbian retelling of The Little Mermaid?! YES PLEASE.

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    1. Thank you Jackie, that means a lot to me! <3<3<3 & yea, that's all I did for the majority of my Sunday was watch the marches all over the world. They were def uplifting…only to now be hit with executive orders that were signed this morning by Not My President. On another note, I actually didn't expect this much of a turn out which is why I decided to run it til next Sunday…whelp lol. Lastly, LOVE your picks! the last one, The Seafarer's Kiss was brought to my attention by Gretchen my book twin lol. So may diverse books hitting the shelves this year that I don't know where to start *eeeeK* thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 😉

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  30. My most anticipated release of this year is Wires and nerve. I love Lunar Chronicles so much, and Iko is my favorite character ever, so I’m so excited with this graphic novel 😀

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  31. Thaaaank you so much for the giveaway! One of the books that I’m impatiently waiting for is A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard!

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  33. I really want to read The Hate U Give. I don’t know a lot about it but I saw a booktuber gushing over it and how great it was so now I want to read it too haha

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  34. What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! There are so many books I’m anticipating this year, especially diverse books, it’s hard to choose just one. I’m anticipating It’s Not Like It’s a Secret by Misa Sugiura and also Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert. Oh, and The Hate U Give!! Yessss. 🙂

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    1. Thanks Megan! Nice! I hadn’t even heard of the first two 😃 looking into them now 😉 I’m currently reading a The Hate U Give, and it’s clear why this book is making waves and getting praises. Well deserved 💜

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      1. You’re welcome! Yay! I’m glad to hear that the book is living up to the hype for you! I hope it does the same for me. I need that book in my life.

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  35. Thank you very much for the opportunity to become a winner in your giveaway. I am new to the world of book giveaways and this is the second one I have ever entered.

    A book that I’m currently reading that came out last year is called The Winter Experience: Book One of the Seasons Experience Collection authored by Eli Summers (a personal friend that I’ve known since late childhood/early teenage years). It’s a fictional romance book about a 15-year-old boy named Mattie Hawkins and his journey as a homosexual individual.

    My most anticipated read for 2017 would have to be Fever Song by Karen Marie Moning which is book 9 in the Fever series and takes place in Ireland. It involves paranormal romance as well as murder mystery.

    There are a lot of exciting books that came out this year and books that are still coming out this year but I have to say I’m a little biased with the Fever series because it’s a series that pulled me out of a reading slump in 2015 after nearly 5 years of lacking my usual passion for reading. I haven’t been in a slump since then. 💕

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    1. Yes Debby! I am anxiously awaiting Iron Gold as well! One of my most highly anticipated books 🙌🏼 he seems like a hottie you mean? 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for stopping by & may luck be with thee 💕

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  39. Hello, one of my most anticipated books is Wendy Darling #2: Seas, but it hasn’t been translated in spanish yet 😦 Thank you SO MUCH for this giveaway, A G Howard is my favorite author!❤❤❤

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  43. Thanks for hosting this giveaway! The book I’m looking most forward to is A Court of Wings and Ruin! Also looking forward to a LOT of diverse books but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I anticipate reading ACOWAR the most D: haha. Thanks again and good luck everyone!!!

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