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Home | Giveaway | An EPIC Giveaway To Get You In The Mood For Halloween!

An EPIC Giveaway To Get You In The Mood For Halloween!

October 8, 2013 - Updated May 7, 2019 // 53 Comments

Halloween-giveaway

I can’t help but look for creepy or atmospheric reads in October! I just HAVE to every year. This year I’m teaming up with the lovely Epic Reads team to bring you a giveaway to get your Halloween reading on!

If you don’t know Epic Reads, you should DEFINITELY check out my hilarious interview with them! Margot and Aubry host Tea Time every Wednesday and it’s SUCH a fun community chat about books, pop culture and more! Not only is Tea Time a FAB time but they always have great content on the site!

What You Can Win:

*1 Grand Prize winner will win the ENTIRE prize pack of the 5 books below!
* 1 Runner-up winner will win their choice of ONE from the following books below!

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*Please read the terms on the widget — US & Canada (excluding Quebec) only!

 

Tell me which book you are most interested in!!

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  1. Amanda @ Hell-Bent to Read says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I have been dying to read all of those books, but Ten and The End Games are two that I have been eyeing the most. I loved And Then There Were None, so I’d love to see a YA version of that. And The End Games? Well, that just seems like it would have me hiding under my covers, haha.

    Thanks for the giveaway, Jamie! Also, I am LOVING the new header!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:31 am

    For sure Asylum. It has been on my TBR list for quite some time now.

    Reply
  3. jaime says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Thank you so much for the amazing giveaway!! I love creepy books!! Great kickoff for Halloween!!

    xox
    jaime

    Reply
  4. Felicia says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Thanks for the Giveaway!

    Reply
  5. Kristen @ Medium Roast says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I am strangely drawn to The Madman’s Daughter. I looks like the perfect October read.

    Reply
  6. Shelver506 says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Ooh ooh ooh! I own TEN, but I’ve been eyeing all the others hungrily, especially Another Little Piece. I’ve heard it’s amazing. Thanks, Jamie! Thanks, EpicReads!

    Reply
  7. Christine @ The Bookish Daydreamer says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:53 am

    What a great idea fir a giveaway! i love October and Halloween so this Is super fun! I’ve been wanting to read ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE and THE MADMAN’S DAUGHTER forever but just haven’t gone out and bought them. ASYLUM looks creepy and would be perfect for HALLOWEEN!

    Reply
  8. Leslie Drake says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    I want THE MADMAN’S DAUGHTER, ASYLUM, ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE, and TEN. I already own THE END GAMES and it’s such a great zombie novel (even if you don’t particular enjoy zombie stories). I’ve been wanting to read THE MADMAN’S DAUGHTER for quite some time now.

    Reply
  9. Alyssa @ Swept Away By Books says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    I really really want to read Ten and End Games!

    Reply
  10. The Magic Violinist says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    I got an ARC of Asylum and I LOVED it! 😀 Great books! 😀

    Reply
  11. Tammy says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Another Little Piece, been meaning to read this one since it’s release.

    Reply
  12. Danielle says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I want to read The Madman’s Daughter! I’m not super into scary books, but this one sounds great!

    Reply
  13. Miranda @ Tempest Books says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Ooh this is such an awesome giveaway! I love the cover of The Madman’s Daughter, but I’m on the fence about reading it because I’ve heard both good and bad things about it. I think that my choice would probably be that one, just because it’s something that I wouldn’t by for myself, but still would love to read.

    Reply
  14. Melissa @ Writer Grrl Reads says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Ack — I started entering, then saw the US only … oops! I assumed that, because it was Epic Reads, it would include Canada too. Next time I will read the directions — I promise!

    But awesome giveaway — hope the winner enjoys all these spooky books!

    Reply
    • Kristie @ Lost in Ever After says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      People from Canada can enter! It says in the terms and conditions 🙂

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        October 9, 2013 at 1:10 pm

        It originally wasn’t in the terms & conditions. Forgot to add it! EEP. But no worries. *fist bumps Canadians*

        Reply
  15. Elizabeth Bevins says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Another Little Piece sounds particularly interesting…as well as the multi-media story Asylum.

    Thanks for the entry!

    Reply
  16. Myra C says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I want to read Ten

    Reply
  17. Andrea says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    These are awesome books – and they’ve been sitting on my TBR list far too long. Super generous of Epic Reads and yourself. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Bree says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I’ve read a few of these and they are AWESOME – I still need to read The End Games and Ten, though!!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  19. Christianna says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    This is amazing! Amazing I say! I want TEN!

    Reply
  20. Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I would have to say I’m most interested in Ten. That cover is so eerie and foreboding.

    Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia

    Reply
  21. Samantha says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I haven’t really heard of any of these books but the cover (and your description!) for TEN has me intrigued!

    Reply
  22. Danielle Nguyen says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I’m really excited for The Madman’s Daughter and The End Games. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  23. Athena Franco says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Aaaugh, these all sound so good! I’ve been eyeballing ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE ever since I heard about it. Thanks to you and Epic Reads for an amazing scary reads giveaway!

    Reply
  24. Holly says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    I’ve really been wanting to read Another Little Piece and Asylum! yay for spooky reads!

    Reply
  25. Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says

    October 8, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win, I would like to read any of them but probably Madmans Daughter first.

    Reply
  26. Gypsi says

    October 8, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Great set of books! The Madman’s Daughter sounds like something I would love; I’ll have to find it soon!

    Reply
  27. Alaa says

    October 8, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    Yay!! I love Halloween 🙂 So in the mood for something spooky!

    Reply
  28. Laura Jones says

    October 8, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    I’ve wanted to read these books for a long time! (:

    Reply
  29. Jourdyn says

    October 8, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    I’ve been dying to read “Another Little Piece”!!!

    Reply
  30. Jaime says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    End Games! Weeee!

    Reply
  31. Chloe Lee says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    They all sound great but I would love to The Madman’s Daughter since I have the e-arc of the second book plus it sounds amazing!

    Reply
  32. Mary @ Mary Had a Little Book Blog says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    I’ve already read The Madman’s Daughter (and loved it!) so I’m going with Ten, which sounds super spooky!

    Reply
  33. Em says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Another Little Piece definitely!!! I have wanted to read that for a while now!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  34. Tanya says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Awesome giveaway! I’ve been hearing such great things about Asylum!

    Reply
  35. Colleen says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I think all of these books are on my TBR list. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  36. MaryKate says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Great prize pack Jamie! Thanks for an awesome Halloween giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  37. Asheley (@BookwormAsheley) says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:30 am

    This is really fun. I’ve heard TEN is so scary! EEK.

    Reply
  38. Kelly G. says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:45 am

    So hard to choose just one book! The End Games, Another Little Piece, and Asylum all look quite good!

    Reply
  39. amy says

    October 9, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! Even if I don’t win at least I have some great suggestions for Halloween reading!

    Reply
  40. erinf1 says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:56 am

    what an awesome giveaway!!! Thanks so much 🙂

    Reply
  41. Kristie @ Lost in Ever After says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. Have some creepy reads up for grabs.

    Reply
  42. Valerie says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I love this giveaway! Perfect books for Halloween. 🙂

    Reply
  43. Shannon says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Wicked contest!! Great selection!!

    Reply
  44. Samantha Degraff says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Wow all of these books are books I’ve been DYING to read!! And so great for October! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Tahleen says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Definitely most interested in The Madman’s Daughter. Time to start my spooky October reading!

    Reply
  46. Kari says

    October 10, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Fantastic giveaway! I’ve been eying The Madman’s Daughter for a while now on Goodreads, but haven’t had a chance to read it yet. And Another Little Piece looks pretty good, too =)

    Reply
  47. Anne Consolacion says

    October 12, 2013 at 6:28 am

    I never really paid attention to Another Little Piece. And it’s a supernatural horror book, my kind of book! I’d love to read this. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Heather says

    October 12, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve been hearing so many good things about the End Games, so it’s already a must-read for me. Zombies combined with a Ready Player One-like story is exactly my style!

    Reply
  49. Rachel says

    October 13, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    I love THE MADMAN’S DAUGHTER and TEN is great for Halloween! I really want to read all the others, especially ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE. Thanks for the epic giveaway!

    Reply
  50. Kimberly F says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I really want to read Another Little Piece! Love the cover too!

    Reply

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“Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — “Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — she says as she is surrounded by piles on piles of books on the floor and desk and packed on her bookshelf and book cart. (Partner @berkleypub - thanks for the review copy).⁣
⁣
I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
⁣
I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
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Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
⁣
Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
⁣
But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
⁣
With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
⁣
In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
⁣
Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
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Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
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And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
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But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
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Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
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Just me orrrrrr?⁣
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No but for real. If you love YA fantasy, go start #theprisonhealer so you can be caught up when The Blood Traitor comes out in June (and be my emotional support person for the duration of reading it). I love these characters and I dying to see what happens next. 

Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
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But y’all Black Cake is so good!! I’m almost halfway through and I know it’s A Choice to declare it one of the best books I’ve read all year but I’m feeling bold based on how it’s going.⁣
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I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
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In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
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Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
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I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are becoming movies/tv shows soon! And one of them is out TODAY!⁣
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The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
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Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
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No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

Also, for the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of books becoming movies/tv shows for the year. Head to my bio to check out the list! I try to update it weekly and keep on top of it all but life ya know 😆 but I try!
Is this a book club? I think we just started a boo Is this a book club? I think we just started a book club. Or maybe just a @jenniferesmith appreciation club?? (partner @randomhouse )⁣
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Either way, after loving Jennifer E. Smith's YA books for years, it's been a real treat to also read her debut picture book with Riley (we loved!!) as well as her adult debut out in 3 weeks!⁣
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⁣So let me tell you about that adult debut — The Unsinkable Great James!!

This one just was the perfect warm-hearted read for a cold and gloomy January.

A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣

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