Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop 2013

Australia Day Blog HopBooklover Book Reviews is delighted to be part of the inaugural Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop.

Big thank you to organiser Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out.

The promotion of titles by Australian Authors has been a passion of mine for quite some time, with my Aussie Author Challenge now in it’s fourth year (still time to sign-up!).

Over that time I have read many wonderful titles by Aussie Authors and think many deserve much greater commercial success than they have achieved to date.

To that end, today I offer giveaway entrants a choice of winning one (1) paperback copy from this selection of slightly lesser known, but nonetheless high quality titles by Aussie Authors:

The Chicken Thief by Fiona LeonardDreams of Speaking - Gail JonesDue Preparation for the Plague - planeLove in the Years of Lunacy by Mandy SayerRhubarb - Craig Silvey   The Women in Black by Madeleine St John

Click on the covers to read my reviews

  • This is an international giveaway, because all titles are available from The Book Depository (free international delivery). Simply select which of the books you would like to win in the entry form below.
  • An additional 2 entries are on offer if you re/tweet about this international book giveaway.
  • Entries close midnight Monday 28th January 2013 and the winner announced the next day.
  • I will send a request for the winner’s mailing address to the email provided below. If a valid mailing address is not provided within 7 days unfortunately the prize will be forfeited and I will select a new winner.

After entering, make sure you check out the other stops on the Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop.

SORRY, ENTRIES CLOSED – Winner announced HERE

Comments
  • Michael @ Literary Exploration January 25, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Interesting selection of books

  • Jenny Schwartz January 25, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Your review of The Women in Black hooked me. An Australian comedy of manners sounds perfect summer reading. Thanks!

    Happy Australia Day :)

  • KtTurner January 25, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway and hope you have a great long weekend. Happy Australia Day!

  • Marcia Bezuidenhout January 25, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    No need to enter me in the competition Joanne – I just wanted to drop by and wish you a Happy Australia Day – great giveaway.
    Cheers,
    Marcia – Book Muster Down Under

  • Tash M January 26, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks for taking part in the hop

  • Sam January 26, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    I loved The Women in Black – so much fun!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Caroline Kelly January 28, 2013 at 6:15 am

    My paternal grand parents arrived as immigrants to Australia. There were rules on entertaining, meal preparations, and the amazing stories about life prior to immigration.

    I would love, “The Women in Black.”

  • Joe Jeney January 28, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    You’re doing some great work for Australian writing, regards Joe Jeney

  • Melissa Wray January 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    An interesting selection of Aussie authors. Well done for highlighting them in your giveaway!

  • michelle A - Novels On The Run January 28, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    I’ve not heard of these books, so that is nice to learn. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Michelle

    • Joanne P (Booklover Book Reviews) January 29, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      Sam – My pleasure. I thought we’d have a similar opinion on The Women in Black, sure was a lot of fun.
      Caroline – I am first generation Australian on my father’s side, so I know exactly what you mean.
      Joe – Appreciate that feedback. There are so many gems that don’t receive the recognition they deserve – it’s our duty to do what we can.
      Melissa – Thanks, hope you found something that appeals to you amongst these six.
      Michelle – Glad I’ve been able to highlight some books that are new to you.

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