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GIVEAWAY: Shiver & Linger by Maggie Stiefvater!!!


Hi everyone, I’ve got a great way to start out your week! With a giveaway of Shiver and Maggie Stiefvater’s newest in The Wolves of Mercy Falls Trilogy – Linger, releasing on July 20, 2010! Everyone at Scholastic Press wants to make sure readers are ready to delve into Linger by whetting your appetites with Shiver!


I just received my books so unfortunately I don’t have a review ready of even Shiver but I can tell you that I’ve heard so many good things about Shiver around the blog world that I can’t wait to read it! Plus I am such a sucker for a series – I just can’t seem to help myself when it comes to starting new ones.

Here’s a bit about the books:

Shiver

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can’t seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human… until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It’s her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

Linger

This is the story of a boy who used to be a wolf and a girl who was becoming one.

Just a few months ago, it was Sam who was the mythical creature. His was the disease we couldn’t cure. His was the good-bye that meant the most. He had the body that was a mystery, too strange and wonderful and terrifying to comprehend.

But now it is spring. With the heat, the remaining wolves will soon be falling out of their wolf pelts and back into their human bodies. Sam stays Sam, and Cole stays Cole, and it’s only me who’s not firmly in my own skin.

Check out the press release for Shiver from Scholastic Press:

“Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains
to deal with the challenges they face.”
–Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“My big literary influences for Shiver were Crow Lake and
The Time Traveler’s Wife, because they tell quiet, bittersweet love stories.”
—Maggie Stiefvater

In August 2009, dazzlingly talented newcomer, Maggie Stiefvater, introduced readers to Shiver, a powerful supernatural love story. This chilling, beautifully crafted novel was an instant New York Times bestseller. Rights to thirty foreign editions of Shiver have been licensed to date, and the book is now in its third printing, with more than 150,000 copies in print within one month of publication

Shiver brings together two teenagers against all odds. Grace has spent years watching the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—watches back. He feels deeply familiar but she doesn’t know why.

Sam has lived two lives. In the cold winter months, he is a wolf, keeping the silent company of his pack and keeping careful watch over the girl he loves. And then, for a short time each year when the weather is warm enough, he is human, never daring to talk to Grace… until now.

For Grace and Sam, love has always been kept at a distance. But now it cannot be denied. Sam must fight to stay human—and Grace must fight to keep him—even if it means taking on the scars of the past, the fragility of the present, and the impossibility of the future.

Check out the beautiful Linger trailer!



About the Author:

Maggie Stiefvater is a twenty-seven year old writer, artist, and musician. Her debut novel, Lament: The Faerie Queen’s Deception, was published by Flux in 2008. She lives in rural Virginia with her husband and their two young children. For more information please visit Maggie’s website.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 1 paperback copy of Shiver and 1 hardcover copy of Linger by Maggie Stiefvater to share with my readers! One winner will receive both books! To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with a way to contact you. You must leave an email address please or your entry will be deleted.
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and let me know in your comment.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) as the books will be shipped directly from the publisher. As a note, the books will not ship until after the release date of Linger on July 20, 2010. I will draw for the winner on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Good luck to you all!

Comments

  1. I'm shivering at the possibility of winning that book! Thanks for the giveaway!

  5. Thanks for the giveaway!! I am crossing my fingers on this one!

    I am a follower.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  6. I would love to read these, thanks for all the great info and chance to win.

    +2 I am a GFC follower.

    Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. I've heard such good things about this series. I would love a chance to win it!

    Follower!

    Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

  11. They sound intriguing! I'm going to download Shiver. I always love coming here to get new ideas.

    I've had a love/hate relationship with Nicholas Sparks but that new one of his sounds great.

    Hope Buddy is doing okay!

  12. This is the best giveaway of late! Both are on my wishlist!

    freda.mans[at]sympatico.ca

  15. Oooh, I am sending happy, name-drawing thoughts your way on this one! Not only would I be over the moon to win, so would my daughter!!!!! Thanks Dar! rnawrot at cfl dot rr dot com

  17. Hey Dar, count me in!
    I am posting about it today
    I am a follower.

    forevereading at gmail dot com

  19. I'd love the chance to be entered! I have read good things about these books, and think they look great. Thanks for the great giveaway, Dar!!

  23. I would love to win these books. I've read and loved Shiver and can't wait to read Linger.

    I am a follower also

    Zia
    ziaria(at)gmail(dot)com

  25. Great give-a-way for some great books. they sound really good reads.
    Please enter me.
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

  26. What a great giveaway! I don't want to be enter but just want to let everyone know what a great read Shiver was. Your winner will love it!

  27. I've heard a lot about these books. Please count me in. I am a follower.

    teresasreadingcorner at gmail dot com

  28. So many of my blogging friends have loved these books, so I'd like to be entered please. I subscribe in Google Reader. milou2ster(at)gmail.com

  31. Shiver is FABULOUS and I can't wait to get my hands on Linger.

    I am a follower:)

  34. I read the first book in the series and I adored it, now looking forward to reading the 2nd. Thanks for the opportunity

    contestmom AT hotmail DOT com

  40. I am so desperate to read Linger, I can't wait for the release date. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    sleepingbette[at]yahoo[dot]com

  45. I'd love to be entered, please! I already follow your blog.

    angiegirl (at) gmail (dot) com

  48. I've heard great things about this series, and would love to read them.

    +2 Follower.

    Thanks for the contest!

    jennapomme[at]yahoo[dot]com

  50. My daughter said that I should really, really win these books for her so we can both read them. Please enter me in your contest.

    I am already a follower.

    heatherdpear at hotmail dot com

  53. I'd love to win a copy of this book! I've heard great things. My email is amymelniczenko AT gmail DOT com

  55. Please enter me in the drawing. I'd love to read these books.

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

  66. Always loved the cover for Shimmer. Throw me in the mix for a chance to win, thanks Dar. 🙂

    I follow and will post here.

    wanda_waiting[@]hotmail[.]com

  75. Very cool giveaway! I haven't read either yet, but I keep hearing about them!

    I'm also a new follower.

    vdigregorio(AT)rogers(DOT)com

  81. I'm really excited to read Shiver!
    Thanks a lot for this contest:)

    I follow!

    sylvia_uy4(at)yahoo(dot)com

  84. Can't wait for Linger! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    I follow your blog!

    ~Natalie
    n_monzyk_27(at)yahoo(dot)com

  86. thank you for the wonderful giveaway! i can't wait to read these!

    k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com

  89. I follow your blog. =] And I'd really love to have a copy!

    ihappydance at gmail dot com

  110. What a lovely trailer..peaceful. I do follow your blog and will try and tweet it..I tweet my own stuff..just haven't tweeted others.

    Anyway..thanks for the chance…I don't enter too many giveaways..but this is too tempting. Thanks

    tekeygirl at gmail dot com

  112. I've heard great things about these books! Count me in! thanks!

    dcf_beth at verizon dot net

  114. I really need a good book to read this summer! I have never won one of these.

    I have tried to win this duo on another blog, but alas…I wasn't chosen. It would be a good belated bday present since my bday was on Sunday (hint, hint.) I LOVE anything to do with wolves, and have been dying to read these items!

    I am following via Friend Connect, but I prefer to read your blog on my RSS feeder from my iPhone!

    I have tweeted this giveaway at
    http://twitter.com/rowdycowchick

    My email:
    rowdycowchick@gmail.com

  115. I've heard such great things about these. Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

  116. Thanks for the giveaway!

    I follow via Google Friend Request.

    emilyjoymitchell at gmail dot com

  125. What a great giveaway. I need a new series, too.
    I also follow.

    jgoffice(at)cox(dot)net

  126. I like reading books about wolves-they seem so elusive and mysterious. Would love to win this one.
    I am a follower
    JOYE
    JWIsey(at)aol(dot)com

  127. I like reading books about wolves-they seem so elusive and mysterious. Would love to win this one.
    I am a follower
    JOYE
    JWIsley(at)aol(dot)com

  130. I'd love to win these books. I am a follower!

    redladysreadingroomATgmailDOTcom

  131. I really want these books!! I am also a follower =)
    angelgirl122193 (at) aol (dot) com

  132. i luved shiver and i told all my friends bout this book and ALL of them read it..

  135. I have heard great things about this series and I would love to read both Shiver and Linger. Thank you for the chance!
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  137. I would love to reads these books! I am a follower and can be reached at
    karissae (at) gmail (dot) com.

  138. Both my daughter and myself would love to read these books. Have heard so many good things about them.
    polo-puppy-fluffy[at]hotmail[dot]com

  140. I've been a long time reader of your blog. Keep up the great work.(follow on GFC – entry #2)
    polo-puppy-fluffy[at]hotmail[dot]com

  143. I've been wanting to read Shiver but haven't gotten around to it. Would be great to win Linger too!

    angela.donner (at) gmail.com

    I follow via GFC 🙂

  144. I can't wait to read Linger!

    I follow your blog.

    tehashley(@)yahoo(dot)com

  146. I'd love to win!

    long-time follower, and I've posted on my sidebar.

    dreyshouse at gmail.com

  147. This is an absolutely awesome giveaway. I have had both of these on my wish list for a while and would be on cloud nine should I win..

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway and pls include me in the giveaway.

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

  160. My granddaughter has read the first book and has told me I have to read these they are great! Would love to win, enter me please.