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5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 5

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Welcome to YABC's Fifth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are US...
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I would love to win these to share with my grandson. I have read about a couple of them, including Dancer. It sounds like a sweet ... Read More
Thursday, 05 December 2019 18:10
John
"The Shortest Day" has such a cool-looking cover!
Thursday, 05 December 2019 19:46
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5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 4

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Welcome to YABC's Fifth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the  hottest titles of the year-- perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting giveaways every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. ( Giveaways...
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The Blue Witch has such an intriguing cover! It's beautifully done!
Wednesday, 04 December 2019 20:44
Debra Branigan
I am interested in these books. The fantasies by Alane Adams sound very intriguing and perfect for my young reader.
Thursday, 05 December 2019 17:31
Dianna G.
I would love to read A Dangerous Alliance. I feel like it's been all over social media lately; the cover is so eye-catching!... Read More
Thursday, 05 December 2019 22:27
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5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 3

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Welcome to YABC's Fifth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the  hottest titles of the year-- perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting giveaways every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. ( Giveaways...
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Dianna G.
So many good books on this list! I want to read The End and Other Beginnings.
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 22:15
John
This looks like an interesting assortment of fantasies and school stories!
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 22:15
Madeline Tebo
So many of these sound so good! I especially can't wait to read Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All.
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 22:20
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza - Day 1

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Welcome to YABC's Fifth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the  hottest titles of the year-- perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting giveaways every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. ( Giveaways...
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Debra Branigan
What a great selection of Christmas books. I would love to read Twas the Night Before Christmas and the I Spy book.
Monday, 02 December 2019 19:36
John
I think "Diary Of a Pug" looks and sounds like an especially incisive inquiry into the life of a pug!
Monday, 02 December 2019 22:07
Nancy Hernandez
teeny tiny santa looks super cute.
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 02:46
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4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 12

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Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are...
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Michelle R.
Something about Forever looks so romantic!
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 13:38
Kathleen Pasqualini
Something About Forever sounds like a perfect me book.
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 17:02
Chelsey Reed
All the books look so good. I love Siobhan davis
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 17:12
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4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 11

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Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are...
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The cover of Golden Curse looks amazing.
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 13:30
Jen
Wings & Destruction sounds beyond addicting and I want to know what Declan's secrets are!
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 16:47
Nancy Burgess
I'm interested in The Edge Rules.
Friday, 14 December 2018 21:56
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4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza - Day 10

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Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are...
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Definitely Two Dark Reigns!
Monday, 10 December 2018 12:17
Sethia
Two dark reigns!
Monday, 10 December 2018 15:02
Madeline Tebo
The Traitor Prince!
Monday, 10 December 2018 18:32
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4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 9

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Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are...
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Tiffany Engler
Through The White Wood! It looks like such a great book!!
Sunday, 09 December 2018 16:35
Stephanie Tullis
In this giveaway, I'm most excited by Pacifica.
Sunday, 09 December 2018 18:05
John
I've wondered about "Pacifica"--the situation sounds intriguing and exciting! And that cover is quite mysterious!
Sunday, 09 December 2018 19:05
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4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 8

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Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are US...
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Katie McGarry's books are amazing, so Say You'll Remember Me is my pick!
Saturday, 08 December 2018 12:08
Jen
Can I say all of them?! Because this is an amazing giveaway, oh my gosh I'm excited for each of these books!
Saturday, 08 December 2018 13:25
Debra Branigan
I think this batch is very exciting. This is an amazing giveaway and I find it really difficult to pick just one to be excited abo... Read More
Saturday, 08 December 2018 18:00
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4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 7

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Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting prize packs every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. Giveaways are US...
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I'm most interested in Carols and Chaos, but the Adventures of Phatty and Payaso looks really cute ... Read More
Friday, 07 December 2018 15:37
Kathleen Pasqualini
I'm excited for In Paris With You!
Friday, 07 December 2018 15:43
Michelle R.
Glitter looks fun, and Carols & Chaos does also!
Friday, 07 December 2018 17:58
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