Wednesday, May 9, 2018

May and June 2018 Book Giveaway

Every two months, we're featuring EIGHT books we're interested in checking out. (We know there are many, many more, but we're just highlighting a few that haven't received their time in the spotlight yet.) Here are the books we've chosen for May and June. There is one copy of each book available to give away and we will choose FOUR winners to each receive TWO books at random.

See our previous bi-monthly posts for some other great reads you might have missed.

(Mini teasers/synopses are all courtesy of Amazon.)

May:

Beauty in the Broken Places 
by Allison Pataki (May 1st)

A deeply moving memoir about a young couple whose lives were changed in the blink of an eye, and the love that helped them rewrite their future

*Thanks to Random House for the giveaway copy.

Do This For Me by Eliza Kennedy
(May 15th)

A high-powered attorney dives into the politics of sex, the perils of desire, and why men and women treat each other the way they do. 

*Thanks to Crown for the giveaway copy.


How to Walk Away 
by Katherine Center (May 15th)

From the author of
Happiness for Beginners comes an unforgettable love story about finding joy even in the darkest of circumstances.

*Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the giveaway copy.

The Glitch by Elisabeth Cohen 
(May 22nd)

A fast, funny, deeply hilarious debut--The Glitch is the story of a high-profile, TED-talking, power-posing Silicon Valley CEO and mother of two who has it all under control, until a woman claiming to be a younger version of herself appears, causing a major glitch in her over-scheduled, over-staffed, over-worked life.

*Thanks to Doubleday for the giveaway copy.

June:


The Kiss Quotient 
by Helen Hoang (June 5th)

A heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: there's 
not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick.

**Warning: This book is steamier than it looks (or sounds)**

*Thanks to Berkley for the giveaway copy.


Boardwalk Summer 
by Meredith Jaeger (June 19th)

Aspiring Hollywood actress Violet makes a shocking choice in 1940, and seventy years later, Mari sets out to discover what happened on that long ago summer.

*Thanks to William Morrow for the giveaway copy.
Before and Again by Barbara Delinsky (June 26th)

From Barbara Delinsky, the
New York Times bestselling author of Blueprints and Sweet Salt Air, a brand-new novel about a woman in hiding finding the courage to face the world again.

*Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the giveaway copy.


Playing with Matches 
by Hannah Orenstein (June 26th)

In the tradition of Good in Bed and The Assistants comes a funny and smart comedy about a young matchmaker balancing her messy personal life and the demands of her eccentric clients.

*Thanks to Touchstone for the giveaway copy.


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Giveaway ends June 6th at midnight EST.

42 comments:

Janine said...

Boardwalk Summer stands out to me. I would read it first. But all of the books looks good.

Julie C said...

Beauty in the broken places and Broadwalk Summer. Great giveaway

Niki Storey said...

This looks to be a great summer for book releases! All of these books sound good and are going on my to read list! The top few that stand out are "Beauty in the Broken Places" and "Boardwalk Summer" but "The Kiss Quotient" also sounds good! What a great selection here, thank you for thr opportunity! :)

Unknown said...

Fun reads just in time for summer!

Carla S. said...

They all sounds great, but I would especially love to read Boardwalk Summer by Meredith Jaeger.

Margie Shaw said...

Beauty In the Broken Places by Allison Pataki is the book I am most interested in. I can relate to it because my Dad had a stroke before his death.

Lori said...

Great giveaway! Thanks.

GrandmaD said...

I am most interested in reading The Glitch, The Kiss Quotient, Playing with Matches
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!

arletta said...

I'd love to read the Kiss Quotient. I love discovering new to me authors so thank you for introducing me to her.

Barbara said...

Boardwalk Summer stands out to me!

Suburban prep said...

They all look fascinating and would be great summer reads. The one that really caught my eye is the --How To Walk Away.

Rita Wray said...

Boardwalk Summer sounds like a book I would enjoy.

traveler said...

I would enjoy Boardwalk Summer.

Paige said...

Wow they all look like great books! I’d love to win and read Before and Again and The Kiss Quotient. I’d be happy with any of them though. Thank you for the chance to win a couple of greats!

Mary C said...

Before And Again

Lwat said...

Playing with Matches looks awesome.

Jessica said...

Before and Again by Barbara Delinsky

Jennifer said...

I am most interested in playing with matches.

diannekc said...

I would like to read "Boardwalk Summer. Sounds like a great summer read.

StephTheBookworm said...

LOTS of these are on my list, but Beauty in the Broken Places sounds fascinating!

jpetroroy said...

The Kiss Quotient!

Linda Kish said...

I would love to read How to Walk Away and Beauty in the Broken Places the most.

Mary Preston said...

HOW TO WALK AWAY caught my attention first.

Lesley McIntosh said...

Beauty in Broken Places but they all sound good

Kate Vocke said...

How to Walk Away sounds incredible and what a beautiful cover!

dstoutholcomb said...

Boardwalk Summer and The Kiss Quotient call to me the most.

denise

bn100 said...

Playing with Matches

Tatum Rangel said...

"Before and Again."

Maria Malaveci said...

I am so excited for the Kissing Quotient!

John Smith said...

"Which of these books interests you the most?" "The Kiss Quotient," because it sounds like silly fun!

Terri. said...

They all sound great but I would read Playing with Matches is my first choice!

RD said...

Boardwalk Summer

Milena said...

Playing with Matches and The Kiss Quatient

Unknown said...

I'm super excited about Boardwalk Summer!

Anonymous said...

The Kiss Quotient
by Helen Hoang

Evelyn Knight said...

I am dying to read The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - own voices and a cute romance? Sign me up.

Sarah said...

The kiss quotient looks so good!

Bonnie K. said...

I would like to get a copy of How To Walk Away. The post office wouldn't forward the package. The Kiss Quotient was really good.

A. B. said...

So many gorgeous books coming out! Two of my favorites are "How to Walk Away" and "Before and Again."
--Ann

Kelley B said...

Boardwalk Summer screams beach read!!Thanks

Faith Creech said...

Before and Again looks good to me. I like Barbara Delinsky. I have enjoyed many of her previous books.

tarafarah7 said...

I just read Chapter 1 of Playing with Matches on the Hannah Orenstein's Amazon profile page, and it was soooo good!! It would definitely be my #1 pick! Thank you so much for this giveaway and for introducing me to all of these amazing books!