How Many Books–Libdrone’s 2nd Book Giveaway Contest
I will be the first to admit that this is not a pretty picture. Not in any sense of the word. But lest my loyal readers think that the reason I’ve not been posting any book reviews lately is because I don’t have any books to write about. The above photograph, which has been expanded to give you a fair shot at counting just how darn many books I have awaiting some disposition as to review or no review. Add in the fact that lovely summer weather has me spending more time outside and with new friends and reading a lot less and you notice that Ron pretty much carried the site for me in June.
To enter the contest, leave a comment on this post with your best guess of the number of books pictured in the chair. A few hints: the top row of books with their spines facing the camera is supported by a completely concealed back 2 stacks of books. And yes, the audio book does count. The contest will run until July 31st. In August, I will announce the correct number and if anyone has chosen it that person will receive their choice of any of my advanced reading and review copies, listed below. In the event that more than one person chooses the correct number, I will use random.org to pick one winner from all who guessed correctly. Now then the prizes. Please include your choice of book in your comment. Winner will be contacted by e-mail the first week in August.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly– Advanced Reading Copy
Afraid by Jack Kilborn–Advanced Reading Copy
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher– hardcover published copy
Fault Line by Barry Eisler– hardcover published copy
Home Girl by Judith Matloff– hardcover published copy
Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton–hardcover published copy
Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton– published CD audio book
Annie’s Ghost by Steve Luxenborg– hardcover published copy
The Islamist by Ed Husain– trade paperback published copy
The Dead Man by Joel Goldman– mass market paperback published copy
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1Ellen Etc.
wrote on 1 July 2009 at 1:25
Customers at the bookstore where I work say, “You HAVE to read this BOOK!”
I say, “I have a stack of 40 books called Must Read Next. I’ll put it there.”
So my guess is 40 books, but I don’t want to win, and God knows I don’t need any more ARCs!
lol. I get plenty of those kinds of recommendations too. Thanks for playing, Ellen.
2Kelly
wrote on 1 July 2009 at 6:51
I’ll say 57, but I don’t want to win either. I can’t seem to shrink my TBR pile under 70.
thanks for entering kelly. so nice to see so many old friends commenting this week
3Margaret
wrote on 1 July 2009 at 11:13
I’m going to say 67 and I *DO* want to win – you can never have enough to read IMO.
And you should KNOW I want The Scarecrow
thanks for playing, Margaret. if it were me, I would go ahead and take Kelly up on her copy now instead of waiting til next month
4Kelly
wrote on 1 July 2009 at 19:35
Pssst, Margaret. If you don’t win Alan’s copy, I have one, too. I can send it on to you after I read it.
5Dorothy L
wrote on 2 July 2009 at 7:16
51
I write book reviews also and I so totally feel your dilemma….mine is should I kayak or read…Bssically anyone who knows me never sees me without a book or three…
Piles in the waiting…lol…oh yes although my being a neat freak are a bit more organized:)
lol. thanks for stopping by and for playing, Dorothy…it begins to seem no one really wants my books. hee hee
6Sarah Z
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 10:01
I am going to say… 74 books! Horse Soldiers audio book please!
7SUZANNA
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 10:05
thats some stack of books there i say 97 i have books all over the place too
8shannon flora
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 12:18
i would say about 150 books,i would like to read annie’s ghost!! thanks for the contest, shannon
9quiltingreader
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 13:15
63
Home Girl by Judith Matloff– hardcover published copy
10Christina Brunetti
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 15:52
43?
Thanks
11carol
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 18:08
it looks like about 43…thanks for the great giveaway
12Jessica
wrote on 4 July 2009 at 21:15
I’m going to guess 92!
13MRS.MOMMYY
wrote on 5 July 2009 at 3:05
guess is 89
14Kelly Ann T.
wrote on 5 July 2009 at 21:45
I;m going to guess there are about 77 books.
15Mia J.
wrote on 6 July 2009 at 0:50
My guess is 83. Thanks for the great giveaway.
16Jason
wrote on 6 July 2009 at 17:21
I am gonna say 64 books. If I win, I pick the book Thirteen Reasons. Thanks for the chance
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
17Tara Hill
wrote on 6 July 2009 at 21:38
57
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Thanks!
18Rachel
wrote on 7 July 2009 at 13:33
I say 54 books.
19Nicole D.
wrote on 7 July 2009 at 16:29
I’ll take 101! Thanks!
20Valerie
wrote on 7 July 2009 at 22:59
66
Afraid
21Margaret
wrote on 8 July 2009 at 15:12
Looks like you have quite an interest in your contest! Congratulations, Alan!
Thank you, Margaret. And thank you to Everyone who has entered. The contest got listed on a contest site and that has helped to draw more visitors.
22Lyndi
wrote on 12 July 2009 at 3:49
I think everyone is guessing too high. I reckon there are 38 books. Postage to my neck of the woods is far too high (ask Margaret). Should I win please give Margaret the book of her choice.
I would be sporting about it if you win, Lyndi. I realize the postage will be higher if the winner is outside of North America, but I will send the book to the winner wherever they are. if that is anyone guesses the correct number
23Chungyen Chang
wrote on 12 July 2009 at 13:41
45 books? I don’t really want a book, I just want to win.
If you are looking for books. Swaptree is really amazing. You can list the books you want to get rid of and then put what you want on your wishlist, and trade them with another person for free.
24Øyvind
wrote on 12 July 2009 at 18:06
I can’t see any Hitchikers Guide in there but my guess is 42.
25Candie L
wrote on 25 July 2009 at 22:43
I am guessing 37. Thank you