Time to put away all of your "I hate Valentine's Day" banners and pictures! Banish your complaints concerning this horrible holiday of Hallmark cards and crappy chocolates! This year, we're going to make you fall in love with V-Day all over again! How, you ask? Here at Great Imaginations, we're going to set up two lucky readers on a blind date with a book!
Because roses and candy are way overrated.
How does this work?
First, read the dating profiles of our certified books (each book passed our background check - we care about the safety of our readers!). Each Mystery Book has listed what they like to do for fun and some of their favorite things. The books have also included a brief description of what they look for in a reader as well to help increase the odds of a love connection between you and your blind date.
Two winners will be chosen for this giveaway. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below, and include a comment on which book you will choose for your blind date.
All books are upcoming 2013 releases. Once our books are available, we will send them straight to your door!
Dating Profiles:
For Fun: Cross-country traveling
Favorite Things: Summer days, pyromania, road trips
Seeking reader who loves romance and self-discovery
Name: Mystery Book #2
For Fun: Space Travel, Assassination, Grieving
Favorite Things: The Promised Land, Botany, Rebellion
Seeking: A reader who finds romantic sci-fi fascinating!
For Fun: Surviving the Apocalypse, City Living
Favorite Things: Healthy partners, Non-polluted drinking water, action and adventure
Seeking: A reader who is looking for adventure while surviving the dystopian landscape while taking strolls downtown in New York City.
For Fun: Séances, Spiritualism, college life
Favorite Things: England, Fringe Science, Murder
Seeking: A reading partner who loves supernatural romance and can forgive a book with a secret past.
For Fun: Animals, Family Traditions
Favorite Things: Middle school, baby animals
Seeking: Hello! I am looking for someone who loves mythical creatures and middle school adventures!
For Fun: Government conspiracies, Telepathy
Favorite Things: Twins, The Future, Danger
Seeking: A person who will love to share in my futuristic and thrilling adventures!
For Fun: Boating, Communicating with spirits
Favorite Things: Maine, lighthouses, souls
Seeking: A reader who is wishing for a spooky and haunting partner to cuddle beside!
For Fun: Communication with the dead, Tracking missing people
Favorite Things: Avoiding the Mob,
Seeking: An adventurous spirit who loves the paranormal side of life!
For Fun: Murder, Road Trips
Favorite Things: Mythology, God-hunting
Seeking: A true-hearted warrior who is ready for a wild journey into an alternate reality.
For Fun: Marine Biology, Genetics
Favorite Things: Sea Life, Racing for your life
Seeking: A reader who will root for the underdog and share an undersea date for two
You can choose from a paperback or ebook of your choice. If a hardcover is all that's available, then I will order the hardcover.
This giveaway is International. If you are in the US, the book will be shipping from Amazon. If you are international, the book will be shipping from The Book Depository.
Contest will end on February 18th, 2013 at midnight.
One email address per household. One Twitter account per entrant. Winner has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. I will be checking and disqualifying any entries that are trying to cheat and game the system.
Thank you, Atlantic County Library, for the blind book date ideas!
Also thank you to Giselle at Xpresso Design for the lovely giveaway banner and button!
Also thank you to Giselle at Xpresso Design for the lovely giveaway banner and button!
Omg this is such a cool idea! Love it! I'd totally pick surviving the Apocalypse one--duh! lol. And who did the awesome book boyfriend faces? LOL
ReplyDeleteOops I forgot to leave the book # 3--*slaps self*
DeleteMy sister and I drew the covers - I'm glad that you like them!
DeletePlease tell me you're going to list the names of the books beside their profiles once the giveaway is over!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! So many choices, but I suppose I must go with book one - I love anything involving road trips, but I don't think I've read any road trip books other than Paper Towns by John Green.
ReplyDeleteFun idea! I think would pick number 9 -- I suspect that some of the others that sound interesting are books that I've actually already read!
ReplyDeleteName: Mystery Book #3
ReplyDeletethx u for the giveaway :)
OMG I love this idea! I think I'd choose #7, because I *think* I know what it is and I'm DYING to read it. Awesome giveaway, ladies! <3
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like a date with either #1, #4, or #6. I'm not that picky.. LOL. :o) Thanks! Very cute and fun giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteBook #1! This is such a neat idea you guys! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBook #2 =]]]
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway =]]]
I would choose book # 3. Sounds like a book I featured not too long ago! :O)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking number 3. I'm not sure which book it is, but sounds like it might be a me book...
ReplyDeleteAlso, this idea ROCKS!
DeleteThe lovely Miss Kara cooked it up when she saw the picture I shared on my GR page.
DeleteThis is so fun!! There are a few that sound like fabulous blind dates, but I think I am going to go with blind date #1 ;)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to go with #3. This is such a cool idea. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteErin K.
I'd choose book #3, I think I know which one it is, at least I'm hoping! This is a great idea for a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis is genius.
ReplyDeleteI'm so loving the idea and the cover-art xD
Going for book 9 because who doesn't love mythology? Also that guy is cutest of them all. (If I win) You should def provide a printout of your illustration.
What a brilliant idea! A great way to try something a little different. I think I'd pick #4.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! #1 for me
ReplyDeleteI love the covers!
ReplyDelete#1 would have to be the one for me. Road trip adventures are the best.
ReplyDeleteI'd choose Mystery Book #8! Mob, you're talking about the mafia, right? Or a horde of zombies?
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a fantastic idea! If I win, I'd love book #3! :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd choose #9, but #3 also sound really interesting!!
ReplyDeletei would choose book 5 and 7.just what i need
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea=D nice drawings btw:P normally there aren't many international giveaway:(
ReplyDeleteI love the idea!!
ReplyDeleteMystery book #9 sounds the most appealing to me!
Hah hah, I almost did this for our blog this year, too--I've been seeing so many posts about libraries and bookstores doing it! It's such a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Definitely book 3 sounds like the man for me!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with this!!! And I adore those faces, definitely appealing. :) I like #2; space is always good, right?
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS SO HARD TO CHOOSE FROM! ACK.
ReplyDeleteBUT - I would really love any of the three: #1, #2, or #4. :)
And OMG, the face on #7. Ha.
1 or 3 is the man for me! This post just cracked me up with your book-faces! Fantastic idea :)
ReplyDeleteI would def. choose 2. Nothing says love like assassination and the promised land. XD
ReplyDelete#9! I laughed at loud at the drawing and who doesn't like mythology? Brilliant idea, saw a couple of libraries doing this in the US as well!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea so much! I saw some pictures on tumblr of libraries doing a similar activity. Wish they had it at mine!
ReplyDeleteTotally going with number 1. It sounds so good...and I'm pretty sure I know which book it is. :)
I love how you guys turned this into a giveaway. You're both so clever! And someone is very artistically talented as well. I love the faces. I have my guesses about what a few of these are -- and that's really half the fun.
ReplyDeleteThough I'd pick one of the ones I'm not sure about, like #2 or #6 - the surprise is the best part!
Good luck to everyone!
Hehe, I love that you're doing this as a giveaway! I've seen this around lately at libraries, and thought it was such a fantastic idea. I'd pick #7 because it sounds a little creepy...and nothing says blind date to me like being creeped out. :P
ReplyDeleteI know you have heard this before....BUT what a fan-freaking-tastic idea and soo darn cute! I would pick book #7...or #8....or maybe #9?? Darn this awesome mystery game! :)
ReplyDeleteWow this is adorable! I love the faces! Hmm....they all sound fantastic but maybe 2 or 4 would be my favorites.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! And props to to Lyn & sis for the adorable pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd go with either #3 or #9..
Book boyfriend number one reminds me of someone...guess I'll go with him because I don't want adventure...Its Romance Day right?
ReplyDeleteThat's #1
DeleteWhat a fantastic idea! Lovin' the pictures!
ReplyDeleteToday I think I'll go with #4. I'm quite intrigued with that one. Thanks for the giveaway!
I think I'd pick #3 or #7, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best idea ever!
ReplyDelete(And I don't even celebrate Valentine's day. But I promise, book, I will treat you to the best date ever, if only you would be mine.)
#2 or #6?
I think maybe Mystery Book #9 .
ReplyDeleteI'd love to meet Mystery Book #3. I think we would have a great time together!
ReplyDelete#1 or #6 look like they'd be a perfect match for me!
ReplyDeleteI think I would either go with number 3 or number 6. Great idea for a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would probably choose number 7. I'm looking for more spooky books to read. Plus books set in Maine usually have beautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteFor sure going with #2. I'm pretty positive I know what it is and It's one I've been wanting! If I was to go with a SUPER blind book though, I'd have to say...#3. This is such a fabulous idea for a giveaway Kara! I like it! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH a cute idea for a giveaway! It's so hard, but I think I'd have to go on a blind date with #10. I've been dreaming of an underwater date since the little mermaid. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would chooose #3. Or #6 or #10! This is such a fun giveaway!!! <3
ReplyDelete-heather
I'm pretty undecided between Mystery Book #3 and #9. Awesome idea for a giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI am deabting between #3 and #6, I love a good sci-fi anyday! I hope I find love =).
ReplyDeleteLilian @ A Novel Toybox
You know, I'm going to go with #9 because that is a sexy face right there.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What a cute idea, and the books all sound AMAZING! I think I'd pick #2 or #8. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between 1, 3, or 6! Such a fun giveaway! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea for a giveaway! I can't decide between #1 or #6 or #9. Glasses are super hot. That beauty mark is irresistible (lol). #9 is totes hawt.
ReplyDelete#1 definitely! Roadtrips and warm weather are some of my favorite things, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea - I hear a lot of libraries are doing this!
ReplyDeleteBook #9 would be my choice. I like the idea of murder, god-hunting & mythology, but what sold the book was the tenderhearted warrior.
ReplyDeleteWow!! This was a hard choice but I narrowed it down to #4!! You ladies are very original and lots of fun!! If you ever want to throw a cute idea my way for the Teen Literacy blog that I volunteer book reviews for, I'd be appreciative!! www.readforyourfuture.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteNice!! I like them all but would chose number 1 last, Like romance but have a few to read right now. ;) So any of the other!!!
ReplyDeleteMysery book Number 2. Assasination, and sci-fi fantasy. I' already intrigued.
ReplyDeleteI really hope that you do the book reveals for each of the blind dates after the contest is over. Even if I don't win, I'd love to know which one I picked.
I think I would pick Mystery Book #6.
ReplyDeleteI would choose #5 or #6.
ReplyDeleteI'd choose #1 or #4 ! This kind of giveaway is awesome ! I love the concept <3 !
ReplyDeleteThanks for thinking about your international readers :D
This is such an awesome idea guys!Lovin' those book boy friends! :D
ReplyDeleteMystery Book #3 & Mystery Book #1 sound awesome-Thanks for making this INT!
Oooh! #4! It sounds spooky. :)
ReplyDeleteAny other then book 5 sounds great to me!
ReplyDeleteOooh, number 4, please!
ReplyDeleteI'd choose #3, he sounds dreamy. Have to save, I freaking LOVE their facial expressions, especially #7.
ReplyDeleteUm, still torn between Mystery Book #3 and Mystery Book #6 >,<
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blind date LOL
I love the way this giveaway is presented. I had a hard time choosing my date, all those irresistible faces make it difficult to choose. #7 would be the product if two particular anime characters had a kid. xD I would choose either Mystery Book #1 or Mystery Book #9. Thank you! :D
ReplyDelete#1 because I am a sucker for road trips. The pics for each book are hilarious! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun idea, I love it!! I think I would choose #1 bc I like summer and roadtrip books are awesome! Happy Valentines Day :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough choice, but I'd say #8 or #9 ^_^ Many thanks for the very intriguing giveaway!! ^_^
ReplyDeleteOh what a fab giveaway! I would definitely go for book 1, I love me some road trips! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! :) Probably 1, 4, 9... all three sound very intriguing. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'll go with 4. :D
This is such a cool and fun concept for a giveaway, very creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm racking my brain trying to decipher each book. Based on the descriptions
and somewhat on my guesses I would pick 2, 3, 6, 8 or 9. I know, I have to
narrow it down some more...working on it:)
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteName: Mystery Book #9 (love the Mythology) *-*
I will go with Mystery Book #6. What a cool idea. :) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHard decision but I would choose book #6. Love the covers btw :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is perhaps one of the most interesting ways to do a giveaway. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so torn between numbers 6 and 3 because they both sound like good books.