Choco's 2 books contest

Choco is offering 2 lovely books in celebration of her 600 followers! A chance to win Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver and Willow by Julie Hoban at http://inwhichagirl.blogspot.com/2010/03/600-followers-giveaway-international.html
I have been after these books for a long time and I know it's the same with many of you too. One winner wins both the books. So hurry to the above link!

Kick ass book giveaway!

Amanda is hosting a fab giveaway on her blog at http://storywings.blogspot.com/2010/03/missy-jane-contest.html
She is giving away a copy of They Call Me Dead by Missy Jane.If you like kick ass heroines,you are sure to love this book. And Amanda is giving away 3 copies of the book!! So generous...I hope I win a copy!

Undercover book lover's lovely contest!

A really great chance to win a whole box of books from different publishers-http://theundercoverbooklover.blogspot.com/2010/03/pick-your-publisher-contest.html

Up for grabs are-

Win Winter Garden

To win a copy of winter Garden by Kristin Hannah enter-http://www.savvyverseandwit.com/2010/03/winter-garden-by-kristin-hannah.html

Here's the book synopsis:
Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father extracts a promise from the women in his life: the fairy tale will be told one last time—and all the way to the end. Thus begins an unexpected journey into the truth of Anya’s life in war-torn Leningrad, more than five decades ago. Alternating between the past and present, Meredith and Nina will finally hear the singular, harrowing story of their mother’s life, and what they learn is a secret so terrible and terrifying that it will shake the very foundation of their family and change who they believe they are.

Heidi's massive giveaway

In order to celebrate the release of Sea in 9 weeks,Heidi Kling is having an awesome giveaway on her page. You have to work for it though ;)
Link-http://seaheidi.livejournal.com/175715.html

Spud: The Madness Continues by John van de Ruit

SYNOPSIS:
The record-breaking, bestselling sequel to Spud!

It’s 1991, and John “Spud” Milton’s journey to manhood is still creeping along at a snail’s pace. Nearly fifteen, Spud’s starting his second year at boarding school and—to his utter mortification—he’s still a spud!

To make things worse, his dorm mates, the legendary Crazy Eight, have an unusual new member (Roger the cat), and his house is home to a new batch of unruly first years. Spud is soon plagued with women trouble, coerced into expulsion-worthy adventures, and frustrated to find his dreams of fame in tatters after landing the part of the Dove of Peace in a disastrous production of Noah’s Ark.

Join Spud as he takes another tentative step forward while all around him the madness continues. . . .


REVIEW:
It surprises me that I haven't seen this book around the blogosphere. It is the best book I have read so far! I love love love it!!
Spud: The Madness Continues is a sequel to van de Ruit's book Spud. I have been lucky enough to get my hands on this book,but unlucky that I couldn't manage a copy of its prequel. If you read and love the Adrian Mole books,I can guarantee you will love this book a lot more. Spud is an intelligent Adrian Mole. Spud's life in a South African hostel is crazy and hilarious!! Spud and his friends who make up The Crazy Eight is now in second year. They have left behind their year as the youngest and most tormented. They are now back to bully their juniors in madly innovative ways.
The book also has its fair share of 'mad' romance. Spud's theories and ideas regarding life in general,love,romance,girls made me laugh hoarse. I wont give away any more of the book. I have said it,but will say it again-I guarantee you a fun roller coaster ride with this genius of a novel. I highly recommend it. It improves the Adrian Mole premise and leaves you with wanting more. It is a perfect tear jerker-your eyes will water because of laughing. It is a perfect page turner. I had so much fun reading this book that I could not but help posting a review and professing it's 'greatness'. John van de Ruit is an absolutely brilliant writer. He is the best!

My warning: Your stomach will ache and eyes will water with laughter!

My Rating- 5/5(needless to say..) :)

A great contest with 3 winners!

Brittlit has an awesome contest on her super nice blog.A chance to win Before I Fall,The Sky Is Everywhere and The Line at http://thelifeofateenlibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/03/contest-win-before-i-fall-and-sky-is.html

Cleopatra's Daughter up for grabs!

Check out this link for a giveaway of Cleopatra's Daughter-http://muse-in-the-fog.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-cleopatras-daughter-by.html

Contest at The Serpentine Library!

A giveaway is going on at The Serpentine Library-http://theserpentinelibrary.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-blog-layout-and-contest.html

Great giveaways!

A mini giveaway is on at Audrey's blog-http://brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/moving-away-international-mini-giveaway.html

Audrey is giving away Magic Under Glass at http://brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-arc-of-magic-under-glass-by.html

Bird Room also up for grabs at-http://brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-and-giveaway-bird-room-by-chris.html

Drey's wonderful giveaway

Drey has posted an excerpt of Angleology on her blog. Check it out. You will surely fall in love with the book. She has also been enormously kind to host a lovely giveaway of the book too! Check here to enter- http://dreyslibrary.blogspot.com/2010/03/excerpt-and-giveaway-angleology-by.html

Win Forget Her Nots

A chance to win Forget Her Nots! I have been looking forward to reading this one for a long time. I heartily hope I win this one. If you are interested in winning a copy too,enter here-http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2010/03/win-copy-of-forget-her-nots-amy.html

March Giveaway

I love the books up for grabs! Please enter here to win 3 absolutely great books-http://tabwriter.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-book-giveaway.html

Book Review:Top Ten Uses For An Unused Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro

Synopsis:
Nicolette Antonovich was dumped two days before the prom by the hottest guy at school. As a result, she became the proud owner of one unworn, perfectly magical pink vintage dress. Now older, wiser, and completely overwhelmed by a new set of problems, Nic realizes the dress might hold the answers.

Sophomore year, Nicolette Antonovich was dumped two days before prom by the hottest guy at school. As a result, she became the proud owner of one unworn, perfectly magical pink vintage dress. But Nic is determined to put that night behind her for good. She's a junior now-- older, wiser, and completely overwhelmed by a new set of problems: (1) The bank's ready to foreclose on her childhood home. (2) Her father's too busy with his " replacement" daughter to care. (3) Her best friend's brother is an eternal thorn in her side. (4) Her best friend isn't exactly the rose attached to that thorn. (5) Rumors are flying around school that could get her kicked off the volleyball team, which would (6) ruin all chances of a college scholarship. (7) She still likes the boy who dumped her in the first place. (8) And what in the world do you do with an unworn prom dress, anyway? Strangely, it's getting to the bottom of this last dilemma that just might hold the answer to all Nic's problems.


REVIEW:
The cover drew me in. Though I am not a big fan of pink,I am a fan of all cute ythings and this cover,I hope all will agree with me, is extremely sweet.
As you can see from the synopsis,this is another book with the teenage protagonist in a mess with her life! I don’t think there is anything new or much to talk about this book(the summary says it all). Though I must mention that it was a great read,it was nothing extraordinary or even extremely innovative and interesting for that matter. I love to be surprised but I could from the very first page guess the guy she was going to turn up with in the end! So nothing surprising there too,though I guess Tina Ferraro tried to misguide the readers by complicating things!
However,I must mention that the characters and their dilemmas and the situations were extremely realistic and relatable. One can easily connect to Nic and the others. They are normal teens with regular problems and that is something I liked-nothing blown out of proportions. That was a major plus point of the book for me. Also,Nic's character was nice-somewhat sassy,strong but all that 'sassiness' entwined with a whole lot of other emotions. I like round characters and that is what I got here. :)
All in all I liked the book,though not loved.. The novel was not out-and-out great but quite a page turner. Also,the happy ending helped,since I am a total sucker for one!!

My Rating:4/5

Win a few books at princess bookie's blog!

http://www.princessbookie.com/2010/03/win-few-books.html

A grand giveaway!

A number of books to be won at http://juiciliciousssreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/random-big-giveaway.html

Lauren's awesome giveaway!

Lauren is celebrating 300 followers at her blog. And she is celebrating it with a fantastic giveaway!! Winner gets to choose 3 books(!!!). Up for grabs are-
Nearly Departed by Rook Hastings
Sapphique by Catherine Fisher
My So-Called Afterlife by Tamsyn Murray
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The Compound by S. A. Bodeen
Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder

You wouldn't want to miss this!! Link- http://iwasateenagebookgeek.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-was-teenage-book-geeks-300-follower.html

Kate's fab giveaway!

Kate is holding a giveaway at http://readthisbook.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/be-my-radiant-valentine-giveaway/

My first Bloggy Award!

from Larissa :)
This award is to honor certain bloggers that are kindhearted individuals. They regularly take part in my blog and always leave the sweetest comments. If it wasn't for them, my site would just be an ordinary book review blog. Their blogs are also amazing and are tastefully done on a daily basis. I thank them and look forward to our growing friendship through the blog world.

Rule:

Nominate 5 bloggers you feel deserve the Humane Award =)
I pass on this award to these lovelies:

Elana of Elana Johnson,YA Author
Bookalicious of Bookalicious Ramblings
Kimberly of Kimberly Franklin
Darlene of Peeking Between the Pages
Christina of Confessions of A Book Addict

Sci fi giveaway!

If you like books of the sci-fi or fantasy genre,this is a perfect giveaway for you. Spellwright,a great book to be won at http://onlythebestscifi.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-spellwright-by-blake-charlton.html
Check out the link!