Monday, December 28, 2009

My Favorite Reads of 2009 (with giveaway of top 2 favorites!)

Today I am guesting over at The Book Smugglers for their Smugglivus Celebration and there you can see my top 5 YA reads of 2009.

Well, I will go ahead and reveal that my #1 was Lips Touch by Laini Taylor...because I bought a hardcover copy I want to give away to addict someone else to its utter brilliance! Keep reading for contest details. To view #2-5 you'll have to click over to the Book Smugglers. (Yes, I am making you work for it!)

My next ten YA reads of 2009 (#6-15) in no particular order:
Genesis by Bernard Beckett (the only male author on the list!)



So want to win my favorite book of 2009, Lips Touch? Or maybe the library queue is too long for The Help and you'd like me to buy you a copy of that one? Just tell me what YOUR favorite book of 2009 was in the comments. I'll pick one winner for Lips Touch and one for The Help so make sure you also tell me your preference in your comment.

I'll give extra entries for:
+1 Leaving a comment at my guest post at The Book Smugglers
+1 Linking to my contest from your blog (sidebar is fine)
+1 For tweeting (include @lenoreva in your tweet)

I'll keep the contest open until January 11th at 11:59 CST, and I will send internationally! Happy reading in 2010.
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108 comments:

  1. Steph SuDecember 28, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    No need to enter me in this one (as I've either read or own those two), but I just wanted to comment on the diversity of your favorite reads. You didn't get nominated for Most Eclectic Taste for nothing, did you? ;P Well, I agree with many of your choices, and there are some I absolutely have to read soon (so excited for Before I Fall!). And I'm bringing The Help with me when I go to Puerto Rico in January. Can't wait!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Lips Touch is probably the one I would prefer but it really doesn't matter to me. My favorite book of 2009 was U.P. by R.A. Riekki.

    Dey@mts.net

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  3. D SwizzleDecember 28, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    I commented on the book smugglers. My fav of 2009 was probably Furnace: Lockdown. im also a follower.

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  4. EricaDecember 28, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    My favorite book of the year would probably be Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols. I absolutely loved that book! I don't really have a preference over the 2.

    +1 I commented on your guest post

    :) Erica
    thebookcellar@wi.rr.com

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  5. Shooting Stars MagDecember 28, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Ooh nice nice. I'd love to be entered for Lips Touch. I want to read it! My fave 2009 book? So hard....

    Willow by Julia Hoban or Ballads of Suburbia by Stephanie Kuehnert.

    -lauren

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  6. nikniknikDecember 28, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    My favorite book is actually weird... it's a manga, but it originated from a book.
    Maximum Ride Manga 2 by James Patterson.

    I just LOVE those books:)

    cookiedevil94(at)hotmail.com

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  7. Natalie December 28, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    I'd like to enter for Lips Touch!

    My favorite book of 2009 would probably be City of Glass by Cassandra Clare!

    +1 Tweeted it
    +1 Sidebar Link

    n_monzyk_27@yahoo.com

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  8. LiyanaDecember 28, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    I read all three Mortal Instruments books by Cassandra Clare this year, so it's a tough choice. I'll go with City of Glass.

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  9. AnnieDecember 28, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    My 2009 favourite book was Catching Fire, from Suzanne Collins. OMG! I really loved it...

    Nice Giveaway, both books sound great!

    +1 Sidebar (under 'Concursos online')
    http://annisbooks.blogspot.com/

    +1 Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/AnniesBooks/status/7111119692

    Thanks!!

    Annie
    anniesbooks(at)hotmail(dot)es

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  10. Jenn (Books At Midnight)December 28, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Ohh, nice picks! No need to enter me either since I'm not entirely sure on The Help, and I bought Lips Touch the day it was released (well, the pictures were GORGEOUS). I'll definitely be checking out your post on The Book Smugglers! :)

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  11. Bookish in a BoxDecember 28, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Blue Moon. I don't think it came out in 2009, but I didn't get it in paperback until then so it was a 2009 read for me. :-)

    Of those two, my pick would be Lips Touch.

    whatinabox (at) gmail (dot) com

    +1 Left a comment at The Book Smugglers as InABox

    +1 Link: http://budgetinabox.blogspot.com/ (sidebar under Book Giveaways)

    +1 Tweet: http://twitter.com/whatinabox/status/7111347489

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  12. HollyDecember 28, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    I would love a copy of either book!

    My favorite book of 09 was "The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz

    holly.kay.lee@gmail.com

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  13. LlehnDecember 28, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    My fav book of the year was Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.

    I'd love to enter for either books.

    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. MardelDecember 28, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    There are so many books that I read in 2009 (probably not as many as a lot of bloggers out there, but a lot for me). The think is, almost (not all, but almost) could be considered favorites so I'll mention

    favorite YA - Strange Angels and Betrayals,

    favorite adult books - The Spellcrackers.com series by Suzanne McLeod (England)
    Magic to the Bone (Devon Monk).

    There's a lot more, but those ones pop in my head the quickest

    Your contest in linked on my sidebar http://mardel-rabidreader.blogspot.com/

    commenting over at the Book Smugglers.

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  15. CeceliaDecember 28, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    My favorite read this year...is so hard to choose! I'm going to say Peter & Max. But maybe only because I've read it so recently? Not sure...

    At any rate, I'd love to win Lips Touch. It's sounds lovely and magical.

    +1 left a comment at book smugglers
    +1 link on my blog sidebar

    celialarsen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. OrchidDecember 28, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Favorite book read in 2009, I'm torn between Prophecy of the Sisters- Michelle Zink and Tomorrow, When the War Began- John Marsden.
    I'd like to be entered to win Lips Touch. :)
    Follower
    hauntingorchid (at) aol (dot) com

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  17. ChloeDecember 28, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Lips Touch sounds amazing; I'd love to win that! I can't pick a top favorite for 09, but some of them have been Beautiful Creatures, Eyes Like Stars, Shiver, Prophecy of the Sisters, Blood Promise, and Catching Fire.

    +1 Commented on the Guest Post
    +1 Tweeted (@chloeeesays)

    Chloe
    lookaftermyheart1901(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. MissADecember 28, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I'm currently reading the Help and it's so great! It's so hard to pick your favorite book of any year, but I think my favorite book of 2009 was Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork.
    +1 commented on book smugglers
    I really want to read Lips Touch!

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  19. Tanya Egan GibsonDecember 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I'm so honored that my novel, How To Buy a Love of Reading, is among your favorite non-YA reads.

    Thank you so much for reading and reviewing it!

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  20. Rachel YarbroughDecember 28, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    My fav. book this year was probably 'The Awakening' by Kelley Armstrong. This year I got away from my usual fare of vampire-romance & delved deeper into paranormal-romance instead.

    (I'd like to enter for 'Lips Touch'.)

    - Rachel // Rachel.Melinda.Yarbrough@gmail.com

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  21. buddytDecember 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I am a Follower.

    My Favourite read of 2009 was The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

    He is a fantastic author.
    I would love The Help.

    Carol

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  22. SaraDecember 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I'd love to win Lips Touch! My favorite 2009 read was probably Perfect chemistry. Best series - Vampire Academy

    sosarora_11(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  23. Jess13angelDecember 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    +1 Commented on your post at Book Smugglers
    +1 tweet: http://twitter.com/angel13js/status/7121770011

    Great Contest!!

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  24. JennyDecember 28, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I'd have a very hard time choosing, but I think my favorite read of 2009 was probably The Knife of Never Letting Go. Tricky though! I'd love to be entered for The Help - thanks for doing this giveaway! bastet57 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  25. WordLilyDecember 28, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    My favorite 2009 book was *gasp* nonfiction, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. I'm longing to get my hands on The Help.

    I tweeted about your giveaway: http://twitter.com/Wordlily/statuses/7124950710

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  26. I ♥ Book GossipDecember 28, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    My favorite 2009 book is Catching Fire.

    I would like to read Lips Touch.

    +1 Leaving a comment at my guest post at The Book Smugglers

    +1 Blogged

    +1 Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/iheartbkgossip

    cindyc725 at gmail dot ocm

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  27. chocowaferDecember 28, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    It's a hard to pick a favorite but I guess I'll go with Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey. :)

    I'd love to win either of the two books. :)

    +1 commented on your guest post
    +1 linked this on my sidebar:
    http://fictiondoesitbetter.blogspot.com/
    +1 tweeted (@austenfanblogs):
    http://twitter.com/austenfanblogs/status/7124997943

    austenfanblogs[at]gmail[dot]com

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  28. SherryDecember 28, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I can't choose between City of Glass and Blood Promise, they are both my favorites from 2009, so is Catching Fire I think. Oh man there is no way to pick just one. If I win I would like to read Lips Touch.


    +1 I posted on my sidebar!
    http://flippingpagesforallages.blogspot.com/

    Sherry
    ssalach88(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. SpavDecember 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    My favourite book of 2009 probably was Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh.
    I would prefer The Help.

    +1 Commented on guest post
    +1 Tweet: http://twitter.com/Sparima/status/7127219104

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  30. MilkaDecember 28, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    It is really hard to say one specific book since I read a lot of great books this year. But definitely one that made me think and laugh and cry was 'Crossroads Cafe' by Deborah Smith. That book was a total suprise for me since the synopsis in the cover did not seem that good.

    I would love to win The Help.

    milkavainamo[at]lyseo[dot]edu[dot]ouka[dot]fi

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  31. GreenBeanTeenQueenDecember 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    My favorite of 2009 was Catching Fire, but Lips Touch is up there-it's amazing!
    I need to read The Help, so please enter me for that one!
    greenbeanteenqueen at gmail dot com

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  32. MichelleDecember 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    My fav for 2009 was probably Fire by Kristin Cashore - so dang good. I'd love to be entered for The Help. I've been hearing lots of good things about that one.

    Thanks!

    mmillet at gmail dot com

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  33. Ladytink_534December 28, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    I think I'd have to go with The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman as my favorite 2009 read. Tempted by P.C. and Kristin Cast was the best published in 2009. I want Lips Touch.

    +1 Left a comment on guest post

    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. AnnaDecember 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    No need to enter me. Just wanted to say you've given me some good suggestions for books to read next year. I've had my eye on The Help for awhile now.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  35. Fantastic Book ReviewDecember 28, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    My Favorite book of 2009 has to be If I Stay by Gayle Forman. I just gave my copy to my mom and told her I would buy me another one. You have some great picks - many that are on my list of favs too.

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  36. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)December 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Hey Lenore =)

    I'd like a chance to win Lips Touch. I've heard its pretty amazing!

    My favorite read this year was The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it!!

    +1- I left a comment on your post @ The Book Smugglers
    +1- Linked to this contest on my sidebar (http://creativitygone.blogspot.com)

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  37. JessyDecember 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    I'm reading the Stolen One now so I'm glad to hear it made your list. My favorite read was probably Fire by Kristen Cashore. If I won I would like The Help.

    +1-Left comment at the Book Smugglers
    +1-Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Emma015/statuses/7134304228

    findjessyhere at gmail dot com

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  38. Anna ClaireDecember 28, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn - very gothic and Wuthering Heights-ish! I've been wanting to read The Help forever!

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  39. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Hi, Just stopping by to say thank you for including The Stolen One on your list! And I just finished The Help - what a wonderful book.

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  40. MemoryDecember 29, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    I'm not at all surprised to hear your choices!

    THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY by Michael Chabon was the best book I read in 2009, though it was published quite a few years ago. :) My favourite book with a 2009 copyright was CORAMBIS by Sarah Monette.

    I'd love a chance to win LIPS TOUCH: THREE TIMES. I've wanted to raed it ever since you tweeted about it!

    -- Memory
    xicanti AT gmail.com

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  41. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    My favorite book that was released in 2009 is probably Funny How Things Change by Melissa Wyatt. However, my favorite book that I read in 2009 is The Book Thief, which I actually finished yesterday.

    +1 Leaving a comment at my guest post at The Book Smugglers
    +1 Linking to my contest from your blog (sidebar is fine) (http://towerofbooks.wordpress.com)

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  42. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Oh, and I wanted to be put in the drawing for Lips Touch!

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  43. Simply StacieDecember 29, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    I loved The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

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  44. AndreaDecember 29, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    I would like to read either book.

    My favorite book of 2009 was My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent

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  45. PriyaDecember 29, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Please enter me for Lips Touch! My favorite book of the year would probably be Catching Fire.

    +1 I commented on your guest post.

    priyagan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. MysticaDecember 29, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Would like to be entered for The Help.

    Thanks.


    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  47. Bella@BeguileThySorrowDecember 29, 2009 at 7:47 AM

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  48. Bella@BeguileThySorrowDecember 29, 2009 at 7:49 AM

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  49. Bella@BeguileThySorrowDecember 29, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins! I even bought myself a mockingjay pin :) I'd prefer Lips Touch if I win.
    bells.franco@gmail.com

    +1 Commented@ guest post@The Book Smugglers (under my first name):
    comment#6- Veronica F. on 12-27-09
    +1 Linking to contest from your blog (sidebar is fine)
    http://beguilethysorrow.blogspot.com/
    +1 For tweeting
    http://twitter.com/BellaFranco

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  50. JustineDecember 29, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Ooh, I've yet to read these all! Quit exciting :)

    +1 linked on sidebar: http://abookfulofthoughts.blogspot.com/
    +1 tweeted: http://twitter.com/justeena/status/7152417031

    justeena_25(at)yahoo(dot)Ca

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  51. Michelle SantiagoDecember 29, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    my favorite read in 2009 is the hunger games. i actually just finished the book two days ago but it blew everything else i've read this year out of the water!

    i'd love to read lips touch (how awesome is that cover!).

    +1 i linked this giveaway on my sidebar (booksandmakeup.blogspot.com)
    +1 i tweeted about it (http://twitter.com/chelleyreads/status/7154538001)
    +1 i left a comment on your book smugglers post

    happy new year all!!

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  52. Michelle SantiagoDecember 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM

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  53. PreciousDecember 29, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater! I loved everything about it!

    I've read about Lips Touch and I think it's a good read! I would prefer that.

    I'm a follower!

    +1 tweeted: http://twitter.com/precious_shusky/status/7155173551
    +1 sidebar under contests and giveaways:
    http://shusky20.blogspot.com/

    precious_shusky@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  54. Beth KephartDecember 29, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    What a fabulous contest. No need to enter me (I've got The Help right here) but (though I am someone who can never choose favorites, which is perhaps why I have just one child) I'd have to say that Lit and Nothing to be Frightened of and Asylum and three books that top my last three months, at least....

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  55. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh. Just awesomeness.

    I would love to read Lips Touch!

    +1 Sidebar: http://goodgonegirl.blogspot.com

    +1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/thegoodgonegirl/status/7156066971

    Anna ♥
    goodgonegirl@gmail.com

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  56. VioletDecember 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Cassandra Clare's City of Glass. I absolutely love the Mortal Instruments series!

    +1 commented on the Book Smugglers
    +1 tweeted (http://twitter.com/TheEagerReaders/status/7157584907)
    +1 blog post (http://theeagerreaders.blogspot.com/2009/12/book-giveaways-contests.html)

    I am particularly interested in reading Lips Touch. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. Happy reading in 2010!

    theeagerreaders[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  57. TestDecember 29, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Of those two, my pick would be Lips Touch. And favorite book of '09? Seriously, that is so hard! Though, if I had to pick, I would choose Fire by Kristin Cashore.

    laurenscrammedbookshelf@gmail.com

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  58. SerenaDecember 29, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Gee, I have to pick one! I would love to read either, so I guess I am still noncommittal...but if I must choose, I will pick Lips Touch, since you raved about it so much.

    I read and commented on your post at Book Smugglers even before I knew you had a giveaway. Cool!

    I'll post this in my sidebar.

    savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com

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  59. SerenaDecember 29, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    tweet tweet: http://twitter.com/SavvyVerseWit/status/7162043301

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  60. SerenaDecember 29, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    oops, here's the one with the @lenoreva! http://twitter.com/SavvyVerseWit/status/7162069464

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  61. AnnaDecember 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    On second thought, I'd love the be entered to win The Help. My favorite read this year was Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran. I've linked to the giveaway in my sidebar.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric
    diaryofaneccentric at hotmail dot com

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  62. Diana DangDecember 29, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    My favourite novel of 2009 would have to be Eon by Alison Goodman! :D

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  63. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    I'm honored to be included on your list. Thank you. I adored Lips Touch too. I don't often reread books, but this one is definitely one I plan to enjoy again very soon.

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  64. jpetroroyDecember 29, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    My favorite of 2009 was Francisco X. Stork's Marcelo in the Real World.

    +1 I left a comment under JenP

    I'd prefer Lips Touch

    jpetroroy at gmail dot com

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  65. SadakoDecember 30, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Lips Touch is the one I'd prefer.

    My fave book of 2009 was Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson. She's so wonderful about expressing what teen girls are feeling, and even though I've never had anorexia, I felt like I really knew what Lia was going through.

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  66. justpeachy36December 30, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    justpeachy36@yahoo.com

    City of Glass would have to be my favorite of the 2009 releases. I would love to win a copy of The Help, haven't been able to read that one yet.

    Thanx for the giveaway.

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  67. Heather ZundelDecember 30, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    READ in 2009 or came OUT in 2009?

    Read: Samurai Shortstop by Alan Gratz.

    Came out: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Both I read in a single sitting (though the same happened for Poison Study, but that didn't come out in 2009 either).

    I've heard so much Lips Touch, I would love to get my hands on it. and +1 for the Book Smugglers comment. :)

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  68. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I would love to win a copy of Lips Touch - I really love Laini Taylors Dreamdark series. My absolute favourite book of the year has to be The Demons Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan

    Thanks for making it international too

    andy341139@hotmail.com

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  69. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I'd love to win The Help! I've heard so many good things about it.

    My top book of 2009, which got the only 10/10 rating I gave out, is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

    +1 - tweeted: http://twitter.com/alitareads/status/7203146111

    alitareads[at]gmail[dot]com

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  70. VasillyDecember 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    I read Lips Touch Three Times and enjoyed it. Goblin Market was my favorite story. I would love to read more stories with Kizzy (if she survived). I would love a copy of The Help. My favorite book this year is Not Becoming My Mother by Ruth Reichl. It's a biography about the author's mother.

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  71. CarolDecember 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    My favorite read in '09 was probably The Moonstone.

    I'd love to be entered for either, since I want to read them both.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  72. KailanaDecember 31, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Several of the books that made your best of list will be on mine. I am glad to see that! :) I really need to write my post up.

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  73. ZibileeDecember 31, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    My favorite read this year was Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. It's not a new book, but it really impressed me and made me revisit my opinions on Dickens. I am planning on reading more of his works this year.

    I would love the chance to win Lips Touch. I have been interested in it since reading your great review. It looks like an awesome read.

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

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  74. ZibileeDecember 31, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    I am also a follower of your blog

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  75. EmilyJanuary 1, 2010 at 2:08 AM

    My favorite YA of this year was The Everafter by Amy Huntley...loved it!!!

    I would prefer Lips Touch..it looks good!!

    emily DOT wittenberg @ gmail DOT com

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  76. Belladonna1975January 1, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Impossible by Nancy Werlin.

    I would love to win Lips Touch.

    Thanks so much

    Belladonna1975[at]pobox[dot]com

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  77. MarionGJanuary 2, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Lips Touch would be my favorite read in 2009 I just finished it a couple of days ago.

    The Help is what I'd like to win. I'm a follower.
    polo-puppy-fluffy AT hotmail (dot) com

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I enjoyed "Eve: the novel of the first woman" by elissa elliott

    karenk
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)Com

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  79. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    i commented on the book smuggler's site :)

    karenk
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(Dot)Com

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  80. ReadingJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Please count me in. I would love to win either. Happy New Year!

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

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  81. SheereJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I would love to read Lips Touch. My favourite read was The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and I love too The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare!

    +1 sidebar
    http://todoesfacilsi.blogspot.com/

    +1 tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Sheeredry/status/7308722934

    sheere.dry@gmail.com

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  82. Teri KJanuary 2, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    I'd love to win a copy of The Help. My daughter bought it, and has loaned it out a couple of times so I haven't had a chance to read it!
    I really enjoyed Allison Bartlett's The Man Who Loved Books Too Much.
    Thanks. I'm enjoying your blog.

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  83. LilianaJanuary 3, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    my favorite read was the hunger games and unwind


    +1 Leaving a comment on your guest post at The Book Smugglers

    Liliana A.
    mdn_91@hotmail.com

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  84. SylviaJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    I loved both The Hunger Games and The Knife of Never Letting Go! They are both amazing and I'm sure Lips Touch is going to be amazing too! I've been hearing wonderful things about it:)

    Thanks for this contest!

    sylvia_uy4@yahoo.com

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  85. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    I loved The Hunger Games. I would love to win The Help.
    amandarwest at gmaildotcom

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  86. AshleyJanuary 5, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Thanks for the contest! I'd love to win "Lips Touch".
    booksobsession(at)gmail(dot)com

    My favorite '09 book would either be "Hush, Hush" or The Hunger Games series!

    +1 I left a comment on your guest post.
    +1 Sidebar at http://booksobsession.blogspot.com

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  87. FrankSandyJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    My favourite book was Evidence by Jonathan Kellerman.

    walkerd@primus.ca

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  88. dsandyboyJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    I really enjoyed Creation in Death.
    I have no preference in book choice.

    dsandyboy@gmail.com

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  89. holdenjJanuary 7, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    I concur on many of your choices! I think my favorite, in both how good it was and the anticipation of waiting for it, was Catching Fire!
    Would love to win Lips Touch.
    Thanks.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  90. LashaJanuary 7, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Ruined by Paula Morris. That book is fantastic! I want to win Lips Touch. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Lasha
    arudd908@gmail.com

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  91. sRy_January 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM

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  92. Gwendolyn B.January 8, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    So, so hard to pick a fav. I think I'll say A DUTY TO THE DEAD by Charles Todd. It had a great historical British setting, a strong female lead, and was a good mystery, too. Thankfully, it's the beginning of a new series.

    I would absolutely love to read THE HELP. Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy! How generous you are!

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  93. Gwendolyn B.January 8, 2010 at 3:47 AM

    I read your guest post at the Book Smugglers and left a comment. Now I'm looking forward to your husband's book. It sounds like a hoot!

    geebee.reads At gmail DOT com

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  94. Gwendolyn B.January 8, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    I've posted the giveaway on my sidebar at http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  95. RAnnJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    I'd like The Help. My favorite book in 2009 was The Gurensey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

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  96. remJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    My favorite book of 2009 was Exodo by Anissa B.Damom

    I'd like to enter for Lips Touch

    +1 linked this on my sidebar:
    http://viajandoentrelibros.blogspot.com/
    +1 tweeted (@rem_pdg): http://twitter.com/rem_pdg/status/7519879469

    rem_pdg(at)yahoo(dot)es

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  97. Gaby GJanuary 8, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    My favorite book of 2009 was FIRE by Kristin Cashore.

    I would prefer "Lips Touch".

    +1 sidebar: http://historias-imaginarias.blogspot.com
    +1 tweet: http://twitter.com/magabygc/status/7521388417

    Thanks for the international contest!

    magabygc @ gmail dot com

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  98. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    My favorite book of 2009 was 9 Dragons by Michael Connelly.

    My preference would be The Help.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  99. The Lovely ReaderJanuary 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Oh, I would love to win Lips Touch Three Times, I've been waiting to read it :D

    Thanks for the contest
    barbrafl737 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  100. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, I hope I was able to beat the deadline. Hehe
    Lips Touch sounds very intriguing, plus, I would like to try an author I haven't read yet, and Laini Taylor sounds very promising.

    My fave book last year was The Hunger Games. It was my first time to read Ms. Collins and the book made an impact on me.

    +1 sidebar:
    http://pachuvachuva.wordpress.com/

    +1 twitter:
    http://twitter.com/pachuvachuva

    Thanks so much for giving us your international readers a chance to win such cool loot. :)

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  101. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Oh, I'm sorry I forgot to mention that I was able to wound up of your contest through:
    http://meghansbookblog.blogspot.com

    If she entered, please give her additional credit or something. Thanks :)

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  102. KittyJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Please enter me in the giveaway. Either book, both sound great.

    I follow on google. Thanks

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  103. JemJanuary 11, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    I need to win The Help because it is my book clubs selection. My favorite book of 2009 was Of Bees and Mist bu Erick Setiawan

    thereadingjourney[at]gmail[dot]com

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  104. Sarah EJanuary 11, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Please enter me in this giveaway! My favorite book of 2009 was Gertruda's Oath by Ram Oren.

    I would love to win The Help.

    +1 Leaving a comment at The Book Smugglers.

    +1 Tweet: https://twitter.com/saemmerson/status/7620749695


    saemmerson at yahoo dot com

    Sarah Emmerson

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  105. Stacey BrucaleJanuary 11, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Please enter me for Lips Touch!

    My favorite book of 2009 was Shiver!

    squiggles87(at)Aol(Dot)com

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  106. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    The Help looks liek a great book to read.
    Please enter me
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

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  107. NancyeJanuary 12, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    Both books sound great!! I would be thrilled to win either of these books!!

    Tweet! Tweet!

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/7656655829

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  108. Lenore AppelhansJanuary 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED SHORTLY.

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