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September Book Giveaway – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I have a real treat for you. FIVE people will win a copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, just by leaving a comment below. If you link to this contest on your blog or site, you’ll get an extra entry. (Tell me you did so in the comments.)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is such a powerful, gripping YA book, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Scholastic generously donated FIVE copies for this contest–thank you! (UPDATED: Scholastic just let me know they’re sending two more copies (they were sending three before) of The Hunger Games, since the response has been so good. That means that five people will win a copy of this fantastic book, instead of three. Hurray!)
Read my review to find out why I love it so much.
The Rules:
1) Once a month, or when I get to it, I’ll pick a book (or two) to give away to one (or two, or three) lucky reader(s) (you don’t have to have a blog to enter). It may be a book that I’ve purchased new or used, or it may be an ARC or a review copy of a book I’ve recently reviewed, or a book that a publisher sends me. (If you receive an ARC from me, please don’t sell it online after you’ve read it.)
2) How to enter:
Leave a comment on this post with your name (and/or anything else you want to say). In September, the winners will be randomly selected by using the Random Integer Generator. lf you’re the winner, I’ll contact you, and you can email me the address you want the book shipped to. Open to anyone in any country. Giveaway closes September 18 at midnight EST, so please enter before then.
3) If you link to this contest on your blog or site, you’ll get an extra entry. (Tell me you did so in the comments.)
4) If you’re the lucky winner of the book giveaway, I ask that you consider donating a book of your choice (new or used) to your local library or shelter after you’re done with it, or to host your own book giveaway on your site or blog. Or, if you love the book, please talk it up with your friends.
That’s it! Have fun. 
I’ll be holding the drawing on September 19 or a day or two after.
my 
September 4th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I just linked to the contest, Cheryl. But no need to enter me. I have the ARC, and I managed to pick up a signed hardcopy at ALA. But I did want to talk up your contest, because it’s such a great book.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Oh, thank you, Jen, for linking to the contest! I love the book so much, too; I definitely want to get the word out.
I’m glad you managed to snag a signed hardcover–pretty cool. 
September 5th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Hi Cheryl,
I’ve linked! I’d really really like a copy….
September 5th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Having read your review and Jen’s, I’d like a copy, too….
September 5th, 2008 at 9:13 am
The Hunger Games was phenomenal. I picked up a galley at BEA, devoured it, but had to leave it behind in Los Angeles. I’m so excited for the second book, Catching Fire, but we won’t get it till next fall.
I’m linking to your contest on my site (my Sept. 3 entry).
September 5th, 2008 at 9:45 am
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this book – I would love to be included in the drawing!
September 5th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Everyone’s talking about The Hunger Games–I can’t wait to read it!
September 5th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Well, I don´t know if you´d send it to Brazil, but I love the idea and I´ll be linking it on my blog. Thanks for the opportunity!
September 5th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Charlotte, thanks for the link. That gives you two entries. Good luck!
Glaucia, I’ll ship to Brazil, unless it’s hugely expensive. I’ll use the cheapest shipping method.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
oooooo. I am so looking forward to reading this. Please enter me. Thanks!
September 5th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Here is my post where I blogged about it, I’d love to be entered in this one. I’ve heard such great things about this one.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Thanks, Becky; you’ve got a double entry. Good luck!
And good luck to all.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I’d love to enter this contest, thanks!
September 5th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Enter me, please!
September 5th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
reminds me of the shock I felt when reading the “the lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” except with a much more horrifying base. Would be interested in reading this.
September 6th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Ooooooo! Me! Me! Pick me!
Also, I blogged about it here:
http://tushuguan.blogspot.com/2008/09/still-here-free-books.html
September 6th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I’ve been hearing so much enthusiasm for this book, I can’t pass up an opportunity to try and snag a free copy
Here’s my blog about the contest, too, for an extra special bonus entry. Cheers!
http://falstaff.blogspot.com/2008/09/you-cant-win-if-you-dont-enter.html
September 6th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Scholastic donated three copies? how nice of them! I saw this book the other day at the bookstore and the title caught my eye. i read the little summary on the book jacket and decided i was going to get it when i could. well i still have not been able to get it. I did not, however, realize it was so great that several people have read it and all have enjoyed it. That’s wonderful that you’re doing this giveaway. i’d liked to be entered into this if you dont mind. I have linked to this contest here: http://hylianvamp.blogspot.com/
thank you so much! I would read you’re review but I don’t want any spoilers ;D. i’ll have to wait until after i read The Hunger Games.
September 6th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
i really want to read hunger games! i’ve heard so much about it and seen it at the bookstore but cannot buy it
so i’d love to try and win it thanks for the giveaway!
: ) i will most likely give it to a friend of mine who also loves books, after i’m done with it
September 7th, 2008 at 7:04 am
I would love to be entered in your contest – cannot wait to read this book!!
September 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
I would love to win this book for my library (after I read it first).
thanks
September 7th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
I am actually entering this for my sister because her birthday is coming up next month and I haven’t gotten her a decent present. It defiantly sounds like her kind of book.
September 7th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Sorry, I meant definately.
September 7th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Hey, it’s my birthday tomorrow. Guess what I’d like?
September 8th, 2008 at 12:07 am
[...] copies of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games from Cheryl Rainfield, deadline 18 [...]
September 8th, 2008 at 5:27 am
It sounds like a great read! I’m going to get my hands on it whether I win or not. Thanks, Cheryl.
September 8th, 2008 at 6:14 am
Thanks, Karen; I’m so glad to hear that.
September 8th, 2008 at 6:59 am
I just love to donate my books to the library. I would love to win a book from you.
September 8th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Looks good, Cheryl. I’ll add it to my ‘must read’ list. Thanks!
September 8th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Cool giveaway – I’ve heard nothing but good things about THE HUNGER GAMES.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Wonderful giveaway, Cheryl. I’ve been dying to read this one. I mentioned it on my blog, please enter me in the contest.
September 9th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Enter me, please!
September 9th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Thanks Cheryl. If it comes with your recommendation it must be good, and I’m always up for a good read. If I win, I promise to recycle and pass it on to Anne, who can pass it on to her library.
September 9th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Hey! I like free books. I’ve seen enough reviews of this one to be intrigued, as well.
September 9th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Thanks for the contest, Cheryl.
Hunger Games sounds amazing! I’d love to win a copy so my 13 y.o. daughter and I can read and discuss it. I also posted about your contest HERE. Thank you!
September 10th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Hearing really great things about this book. Would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I just read your review and I cannot wait to read it. I read alot of YA novels for my 13 year old god child whom has scored better in her school exams. I believe that her new love of reading has made the change. A new book to her collection would be a great surprise and honor.
Thank you
September 10th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Please enter me. I’ve heard good things about this book. I also blogged about it here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
Thanks!
Lauren
Lauren51990@aol.com
September 10th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I read your review and this book sounds really good!
akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
September 10th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I am sorry i did not mean to enter in twice but I did but I did put the contest up on my website http://curlyshoe.blogspot.com/
September 11th, 2008 at 2:33 am
I would love to win a copy of this! I’ve heard such good things…
September 11th, 2008 at 7:29 am
This sounds like a good book to swap when I get done reading it. Please enter me in the contest, I’d love to win Hunger Games!
September 11th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
This book sounds so interesting! I would love to read it!
September 11th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Thanks Cheryl for the opportunity to win the book!
September 12th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Ooh! I heard good things about this book.
September 13th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I’m always looking for great reads, and I love hearing about new books! Thanks for posting this one–I’d really like a copy.
September 13th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I am excited to read this book whether I win the giveaway or not. Love your blog!
September 13th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I’ve heard soooo much great things about The Hunger Games. I’d loved to be entered in your contest to win a free copy!! Thank you for it Cheryl.
I posted a blog here: http://fallenpenguin.blogspot.com/ about your contest and many more. I love your blogs so much, so keep up the good work! I hope you get a lot of viewers in the near future! And, I’d gladly donate this book to a library after my sister and I are done with it.
twiliwolf228 (at) aol (dot) com
September 14th, 2008 at 6:55 am
i would love a chance to win this book! i’ve heard such wonderful things about it!
September 14th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Oh, I’ve really been wanting to read this book! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
September 16th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Me, too, please!
September 16th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I’ve heard such good things about this one! Please enter me in the draw…. thanks!
September 17th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I’d love a copy of this book. I’ve heard such great things!
September 17th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I blogged about it here:
http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2008/09/weekly-giveaway-roundup.html
September 17th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
This sounds really good! Thank you for the chance to win it!
mittens0831 AT aol Dot com
September 17th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
I’m wanting to read this book after reading the acclaims and reviews. Enter me please. Thanks for the giveaway and to the book supplier.
September 17th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Oh, please do count me in! – MJ
September 17th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I’d love to read this book. It looks great.
I’ve linked here:
http://whatvanessareads.wordpress.com/contests-click-here-to-win-stuff/
Thanks so much for the contest!
Vanessa
whatvanessareads.wordpress.com
whatvanessareads (at) gmail.com
September 17th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Awesome! I really want to read this book!
Please enter me.
September 18th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Stephenie Meyer recommends this book on her website. I read the excerpt and would love to get a copy. I will also link this contest to the Team Georgia website, which is a branch of the Twilight MOMS website. Thanks for the contest!
September 18th, 2008 at 5:43 am
Ooh I really hope I win! Though there are so many people who have entered that I will be surprised if I get a chance. Still, never hurts to try! I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
September 18th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I am anxious to read this; please enter me in the drawing!
September 18th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
By your review this sounds like such a great book!
September 19th, 2008 at 10:43 am
OMG! i have to read this book! Stephen Meyer suggested it. I put your link on my myspace page!
September 19th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
ooh its five people now??!!! how’d you come to get two more copies cheryl?
September 19th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I have been waiting for this book to come out like crazy! I’m passing the word along!
September 19th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
oh jeez; im so sorry for posting before. i didn’t read the rest of the blog because i thought the number was the only thing changed >< sorry!!!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Moriah, it’s totally okay. I go through all the comments, making a numbered list (and putting people’s name down twice if they had a link to the contest). I’m careful about it, so it’s no problem leaving comments.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
And, I got the extra two copies just by telling the woman who works for promotions at Scholastic about how this contest was doing. She suggested adding two more copies herself, which was so kind of her.
September 20th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Got here from a link on buzzfeed and looks like the odds are still good =)
I don’t know what’s up with my interest in dystopian futures!
September 20th, 2008 at 9:05 am
ive been hearing so much about this recently…but since seeing stephenie meyer recommend this on her website has made me want to read it that much more!
September 20th, 2008 at 11:09 am
sorry this is so late, but I posted a blog with the link, and hope that i can still be entered ^_^
September 20th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Hello. I know this is probably too late, but I would like to enter for the next one if possible I absolutely want to read The Hunger Games. It reminds me so much a a movie I previously saw: Battle Royale.
September 23rd, 2008 at 2:01 pm
i read a draft version of the book and i liked it, i mostly just want a new copy to see if the author had changed any thing
September 26th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
This is one of the reasons why i love reading!
September 30th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I can’t wait for the next book to come out, I’ve heard she’s contracted for 3. But for now I guess I’ll have to settle with rereading this one
October 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I can’t wait for the next book, either, Lizzy. That’s exciting, that she might have been contracted for three! I hope the next is just as powerful and good as this one.
October 1st, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Please enter me in the contest. I’ve been wanting to read this book for a long time. It look so great! I’ll link this contest to my blog tomorrow. Thanks for having this amazing contest!
October 6th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
ohh, please enter me in this contest. I’ve already read this book but my friend is dying to. She’d love it, and would be really happy if i gave her a copy. Thanks!
December 16th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Can I still be entered? Or did I majorly miss the release date?
December 29th, 2008 at 9:34 am
I am just sick that I missed your deadline for winning “The Hunger Games.” I’m a teacher with an extensive AR library. I know the kids would love reading this one! I wish I had it on my shelves.
August 21st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
please enter me. i have been wanting to read this book!
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
Please please please enter me in your contest please please
That is all
(please?)
September 4th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Would love a chance to win.Please add me in.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I would love to win this amazing book! Good luck everyone.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:28 am
I would LOVE to win this!!
Thankyou!!:D:D:D:D
-Lindsay
lindsay15photo@gmail.com
January 8th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
hey i really want a book, i love reading i raed all the time but i never got the hunger games. i wish i get one because i really want to read it… oh did i already say that well anyway. i read the frist page online because i wanted to know what it was. so i did and i go drawn away by how good it was. i wish it is not to late because i am really happy about this. i always go into contests but i never win. my cousin has won about 4 now but i have never won and i am sad about that. well i am also really happy about the movie but i want to read the book first. and if it is to late i understand, just another sad ending. i hope you read this, oh.. and sorry for making it so long. anway i hope you pick me to be one of the winners and please email me back. even if i didn’t win.