DAY 10: Birthday Extravaganza [CLOSED]

Thanks to Kai Charles, today’s Birthday Extravaganza giveaway is for a beach reads gift pack that includes: previous read ARCs of Clarity by Kim Harrington and Beauty Queens by Libba Bray along with a tote bag and bookmarks. Kai is also here with us today sharing some books from her summer reading list. Take it away Kai!

Hello everyone! When Brianna put out the call for posts for her Birthday Celebration I had to sign up! I’m a June baby as well. No offenses to the other 11 months but June birthdays are marvelous! Growing up June not only meant the end of school but as a young bookworm unfettered access to reading and of course the library!

Every June I get that same excited feeling for summer and my birthday. Though Adult responsibilities limit me to some extent I always make time for reading vacations. Whether it’s an afternoon in the park, a table at Starbucks or my reading “nest” at home summertime reading is a priority. Along with shopping for what else? More books! So I thought Id share with you some books from my summer reading list:

A Race to Splendor by Ciji Ware

Summer always inspires escapism in me. I want to visit different times and places Race to Splendor really fit this description. Set in San Francisco in 1906 this is the story of two young female architects racing to complete competing hotels. I love the premise and a peak into the past. Looking forward to this one a lot!

The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler

What’s summer without a really good thriller? This crime novel set in the Artic Circle by a Swedish writing pair is really intriguing. After being a bestseller in over 30 countries it’s now been translated and is being released here in the USA in July.

Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar

Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres. Add romance, Royalty and Scandal and I’m even more intrigued. Actress Ellen “Nell” Gwyn has risen to popularity as an actress. She is grateful for her modest success after coming from severe poverty. She never imagined the theater would lead her into the arms of Charles II and the life of a mistress. Perfect poolside reading!

 

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness and Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz

Witchy Women! It’s been a while since I’ve read some adult paranormal fiction I’ve been really immersed in YA fiction lately. These two books have been getting tremendous buzz. I’m looking forward to both.

Hope I’ve intrigued you to give one or all of these fine books a try. I’m also donating a prize pack to get you started on your own summer reading: Arc’s of Clarity and Beauty Queen! Check the bottom of Brianna’s blog for more information.

Happiest of Birthday’s to you Brianna! Hope your day is full of Joy and surprises!

And Happy Birthday to you too Kai!!

When you can see things others can't, where do you look for the truth?

This paranormal murder mystery will have teens reading on the edge of their seats.

Clarity "Clare" Fern sees things. Things no one else can see. Things like stolen kisses and long-buried secrets. All she has to do is touch a certain object, and the visions come to her. It's a gift.

And a curse.

When a teenage girl is found murdered, Clare's ex-boyfriend wants her to help solve the case--but Clare is still furious at the cheating jerk. Then Clare's brother--who has supernatural gifts of his own--becomes the prime suspect, and Clare can no longer look away. Teaming up with Gabriel, the smoldering son of the new detective, Clare must venture into the depths of fear, revenge, and lust in order to track the killer. But will her sight fail her just when she needs it most?

 

From bestselling, Printz Award-winning author Libba Bray, the story of a plane of beauty pageant contestants that crashes on a desert island.

Teen beauty queens. A "Lost"-like island. Mysteries and dangers. No access to email. And the spirit of fierce, feral competition that lives underground in girls, a savage brutality that can only be revealed by a journey into the heart of non-exfoliated darkness. Oh, the horror, the horror! Only funnier. With evening gowns. And a body count.

Places to find Kai Charles online: 
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GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Thanks to Kai Charles, one lucky winner will receive a beach reads gift pack that includes: previous read ARCs of Clarity by Kim Harrington and Beauty Queens by Libba Bray along with a tote bag and bookmarks!!

• Giveaway open to US residents.
• Comments are appreciated, however, you must fill out the form below in order to enter the giveaway.
• Please read the Contest/Giveaway Policy for complete list of rules.
• You have until midnight (your time) on Thursday, July 7, 2011 to enter.

Good luck to all who enter!