December 1st kicks off Sable Lit Review’s Spirit of Giving Book Giveaway!

Sable Lit Reviews in collaboration with Hachette Book Group USA is hosting a book giveaway contest to honor the holiday spirit of giving this December holiday season that focuses on tangible and intangible giving.

What does the December holiday season of giving mean to you?

Sable Lit Reviews and Hachette Book Group have teamed up yet again to bring you a chance to win a set of books each representative of the three major holidays in the month of December: Hanukah, Kwanza and Christmas.  While gift giving is only a small aspect of what these holidays are about, Sable Lit Reviews still understands the joy that exists in giving and receiving gifts both tangible and intangible. It is during a time like this that we touch each other is some pretty amazing ways please share and it could earn you a box of new inspirational books shipped to your house before the end of the year.

Up to total five winners will be selected to receive a print copy of all five books from either the Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza giveaway after the contest concludes on December 20th. The books up for grabs are:

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Book Giveaway:

1. Engaging Father Christmas By Robin Gunn ISBN: 0446179469 $13.99
2. The Paper Bag Christmas By Kevin Milne ISBN: 1599950731 $14.99
3. Christmas Around the World By Chuck Fischer ISBN: 9780316117951 $30.00
4. The Physics of Christmas By Roger Highfield ISBN: 0316366951 $16.99
5. The Christmas Train By David Baldacci ISBN: 0446615757 $5.99

November 10th kicks off Sable Lit Review’s tribute to the spirit of Thanksgiving!

Sable Lit Reviews in collaboration with Hachette Book Group USA is hosting a book giveaway contest to honor the holiday that focuses on family and tradition.

What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

Sable Lit Reviews wants to share in your Thanksgiving traditions. How does the rest of the country do Thanksgiving?

In a contest event that takes place from November 10th to November 30th, sponsored by Hatchette Book Group, Sable Lit Reviews will be holding a drawing for 5 free books representing the best in holiday entertainment.

Up to five winners will be selected to receive a print copy of all five books after the contest concludes on November 30th. The books up for grabs are:

• The Flavor Bible By Karen Page, Andrew Dornenburg ISBN: 0316118400 $35.00
• Karen Brown Celebrates By Karen Brown ISBN: 9780316118187 $30.00
• I Like You By Amy Sedaris ISBN 9780446696777 $15.99
• Festivus By Allen Salkan ISBN: 0446540668 $9.99
• Holidays on Ice By David Sedaris ISBN: 0316035904 $16.99

How to Enter:

To enter simply navigate to the following link and post your favorite Thanksgiving family tradition, memory or recipe. All those who post a tradition, memory or recipe will be entered into a drawing. Up to five names will be drawn after 11:59 PM PST on Novemeber 30th and contacted to make delivery arrangements.

Spirit of Thanksgiving Book Giveaway

Contest Rules:

Only the name of the poster and his/her memory, recipe or tradition will be qualify for the drawing. Visitors are free to post comments about memory, recipe or tradition posted but will not be entered in the drawing unless they post their own memory recipe or tradition.

A maximum of five winners from the US and Canada will be selected. In the event that more than five contestants are eligible to win, then the five winners will be selected at random from the pool of eligible contestants. Winners will be notified between December 1 and December 5th. Winners will be required to provide their mailing address (no P.O. Boxes will be accepted) by December 10th at the latest.

So tempt us with your favorite Thanksgiving recipes, let us share in the emotion of your favorite Thanksgiving memory or broaden our sense of culture with your favorite Thanksgiving tradition in order to claim your chance to add these great books to your personal library.

FAQs

1. Can I submit more than one of the three qualifying elements to be entered in the drawing more than once?

Answer: Yes, if you choose to enter a memory, a recipe and a tradition,  you will be entered in the drawing a maximum of three times.

Photo Courtesy of IowaPolitics.com

America was more concerned with their desire for change than with the ethnic-background or political tenure of the presidential candidates. While I did not feel the urge to dance, scream or cry, I felt an intense shower of pride wash over my stomach as an American and as an African American, I watched Barak Obama earn the highest political seat in America. I am practical to a fault and while I was very proud of our nation, I began to think about the journey that is ahead not just for Obama, but for all of us. It was a strong sense of “OK, you got the job, now what are you going to do with it?”  I have no doubt President Obama will do his best to bring about the change we seek, however, we cannot expect him to do it alone. Each of us has to make a commitment to change as well. Last night wasn’t about electing someone to make those changes for us, it was about electing the best person who can facilitate and manage the change we seek in a position to represent us–the people. While we can enjoy what President Obama, his campaign, his transition and his presidency means for the country, we must also be prepared to work together regardless of political persuasion to bring about the change we seek.

I personally learned from Obama’s candidacy and his ultimately winning the presidential status, is that each day brings its own challenges, but it is what we do every day that dictates our tomorrows. Each everyday action is accumulating to bring about a desired effect for our future. For President Obama it started with the societal committees, his first senate defeat, his eventual senate seat, and then his announcement to run for president, which ultimately led him to the highest seat in the office. We often see where people are in the here and now and think little of the work that got them there.  Yesterday’s historic evening, reminded me that each day builds my tomorrow and I can’t waste it wallowing in the past or fearing the future. By the time today arrives, what’s done is done and we have to keep looking to how tomorrow can be better. With these acknowledgements, for me, change has already begun. For that, my sincerest thanks, President Barak Obama.

Sable Lit Reviews presents the Hispanic Heritage Book Giveaway Contest Bonus!

Over-achievers unite!! If you recall the giveaway contest rules, only one correct entry garner’s you eligibility to win one of the 5 boxes of 8 Hachette Hispanic Heritage bestsellers….

Well, Marcia McNair, the former assistant editor at Essence and current professor at Nassau Community College contacted me to offer up to five people who have faithfully answered additional questions to earn an increased chance to win a box of books to also be eligible to win an autographed copy of her new book E-Males.

Wahoo!! See, it does pay to do a little bit more!!!

So, for those of you who have correctly answered more than one question, not only have you increased your eligibility to win the box of 8, you also are eligible to win Marcia McNair (who’s of Cuban descent and nicely ties in to the theme of this contest….thank you very much!!)’s new book E-Males…

What’s E-Males about?

Whether it’s a handwritten note, diary, or e-mail, we’ve all been tempted to read someone else’s private writing. E-Males is a chance to indulge yourself without guilt and get an intimate glimpse of what African American women really think and say when they think no one else is reading. Ebony and Wanita tell each other everything. No subject is off limits or too politically incorrect. They rant and rave about on- and off-line romances, meddling mothers, single parenting, workplace drama, and brothers on the Down Low while simultaneously debating serious issues about race, class, and gender.

So, what if you’ve only answered one question or Heave-forbid you are just hearing about this and haven’t answered any?

Well, I suggest you get busy! You have until the original deadline of October 15th 2008 at 11:59 pm PST to answer at least two of the four questions correctly in order to be eligible for the giveaway and the bonus! If you’ve already answered one question and been notified that it was correct, then you only have to answer one more by the deadline. All four questions have now been posted so it doesn’t matter which two you answer.

Answering only one question only makes you eligible for the original Hachette giveaway. You must correctly answer two of the four questions to be eligible for the Marcia McNair bonus!!

Trust me, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to win Marcia McNair’s book! I will be reviewing it in the coming months as well!

Thanks Marcia for your graciousness and supporting Sable Lit Reviews as well as Hispanic Heritage Month!

Welcome back and thanks for participating in Sable Lit Reviews’ Hispanic Heritage Month Book Giveaway! If you missed the three questions be sure to consult the Win Books Page or find them at the following links:

http://www.sablelitreviews.com/hh-book-giveaway-1

http://www.sablelitreviews.com/hh-book-giveaway-2

http://www.sablelitreviews.com/hh-book-giveaway-3

You will be provided with a question, a few clues, and the answer in a scrambled form. There is only one possible answer. Each week for four weeks, a new question and its supporting details will be provided. At least one of the four questions must be answered correctly and be provided by 11:59 p.m. PST on October 15th to be eligible for the book giveaway. Those answering more than one question will have increased chance of winning in direct proportion to the number of questions answered correctly. Once you have your answer(s) send an email to LMReviews@SableLitReviews.com to enter for a chance to win 8 free books from among Hachette’s bestsellers in the Hispanic genre. Here’s a reminder of the books up for grabs:

Welcome back and thanks for participating in Sable Lit Reviews’ Hispanic Heritage Month Book Giveaway! If you missed the two questions be sure to consult the Win Books Page or find them at the following links:

http://www.sablelitreviews.com/hh-book-giveaway-1

http://www.sablelitreviews.com/hh-book-giveaway-2

You will be provided with a question, a few clues, and the answer in a scrambled form. There is only one possible answer. Each week for four weeks, a new question and its supporting details will be provided. At least one of the four questions must be answered correctly and be provided by 11:59 p.m. PST on October 15th to be eligible for the book giveaway. Those answering more than one question will have increased chance of winning in direct proportion to the number of questions answered correctly. Once you have answered at least one of the four email your response to LMReviews@SableLitReviews.com to enter for a chance to win 8 free books from among Hachette’s bestsellers in the Hispanic genre. Here’s a reminder of the books up for grabs:

Welcome back and thanks for participating in Sable Lit Reviews’ Hispanic Heritage Month Book Giveaway! If you missed the first question be sure to consult the Win Books Page or click here:

http://www.sablelitreviews.com/hh-book-giveaway-1

 You will be provided with a question, a few clues, and the answer in a scrambled form. There is only one possible answer. Each week for four weeks, a new question and its supporting details will be provided. At least one of the four questions must be answered correctly and be provided by 11:59 p.m. PST on October 15th to be eligible for the book giveaway. Those answering more than one question will have increased chance of winning in direct proportion to the number of questions answered correctly. Once you have answered at least one question email email it to LMReviews@SableLitReviews.com to enter for a chance to win 8 free books from among Hachette’s bestsellers in the Hispanic genre. Here’s a reminder of the books up for grabs:

This marks the first entry question for the Hispanic Hertiage Month Book Giveaway Contest.

You will be provided with a question, a few clues, and the answer in a scrambled form. There is only one possible answer. Each week for four weeks, a new question and its supporting details will be provided. At least one of the four questions must be answered correctly and be provided by 11:59 p.m. PST on October 15th to be eligible for the book giveaway. Those answering more than one question will have increased chance of winning in direct proportion to the number of questions answered correctly. Once you have answered at least one question email it to LMReviews@SableLitreviews.com to enter for a chance to win 8 free books from among Hachette’s bestsellers in the Hispanic genre.

Question one:

Born in La Mancha, Spain, who is the filmmaker and writer responsible creating movies with strong female characters and such alternative lifestyles as transexuals?

Clues:

He’s made the following movies:

• Volver aka To Return
• ¡Átame! aka Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
•  Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Unscramble the Answer:

OEPRD VRAMLODO

Good luck and be sure to checkout the next three questions as they are all needed to enter.

Today sparks the launch of Sable Lit Reviews’ observance of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Book Giveaway contest sponsored by Hachette Book Group.

The contest runs from September 15th through October 15th. Enter to win 8 of Hachette’s bestselling literary contributions to the Hispanic Culture.

Up to five winners will be selected after the contest concludes on October 15th to win a copy of the following books:

• Dream in Color: How the Sanchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress By Linda Sánchez , Loretta Sánchez ISBN: 0446508047
• Gunmetal Black By Daniel Serrano ISBN: 0446194131
• The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters By Lorraine López ISBN: 0446699217
• Bless Me, Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya ISBN: 0446675369
• Brownsville By Oscar Casares
• The Hummingbird’s Daughter By Luis Urrea ISBN: 0316154520
• The General and the Jaguar By Eileen Welsome ISBN: 0316715999
• Tomorrow They Will Kiss By Eduardo Santiago ISBN: 0316014125

Contest Rules:

On four Tuesdays during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 16th, Sept 23th, Sept. 30, and Oct. 7) a question related to Hispanic culture in media and/or literature will be posted on Sable Lit Reviews’ main page. Clues will be provided as well as the answer in a scrambled form. At least one of the four questions must be answered correctly and be provided by 11:59 p.m. PST on October 15th to be eligible for the book giveaway. Those answering more than one question will have increased chance of winning in direct proportion to the number of questions answered correctly. Email your answer(s) in the body of an email and send it using the form at the bottom of the page as winners will be notified by email reply.  

A maximum of five winners will be selected. In the event that more than five contestants are eligible to win, then the five winners will be selected at random from the pool of eligible contestants. Winners will be notified between October 16th and October 24th. Winners will be required to provide their mailing address (no P.O. Boxes will be accepted) no later than 11:59 p.m PST October 31st in order to take receipt of the books.

So get ready to unscramble the answers to find some major contributors to Hispanic Culture and Media in order to claim your chance to add these great books to your personal library.

Check back tomorrow to get the first question and clue sequence.  For more details, see www.sablelitreviews.com/Win-Books.

Check out Sable Lit Reviews.com for Multicultural Book Reviews!

Despite the growing popularity of ebooks and multicultural fiction, there are still only a had full of review sites available.
Introducing Sable Lit Reviews -The Destination for All Things Multicultural.

Not just a book review site, stop by to read the articles that explore current events from a multicultural perspective, but don’t just read about it–comment on it!
 
Check out the Multicultural Events calendar that features multicultural events around the country and eventually around the world. Know of a cool multicultural event? Submit it and get it posted for more exposure!

September 1st, marked the beginning of our multicultural fiction reviews. First up?  Greg Cochran’s Saving Grace published by Amira Press.

Read the review here:  http://www.sablelitreviews.com/saving-grace/

Reviews are open to all genres that possess a multicultural theme and/or a cast of multicultural characters. The book, whether in print or electronic format, can be a current release or past release. Yes, nonfiction, LGBT, Erotic and Inspirational themes will have a home here as well. Sable Lit Reviews wants to put a flood light on all multicultural books no matter the persuasion.

Authors and publishers, if you’d like to have your book reviewed and showcased on Sable Lit Reviews, visit Sable Lit Reviews.com for more information.

Coming up? A week with Award-winning Kimani Press author of over 50 titles, Donna Hill. Visiting Sable Lit Reviews during her virtual book tour, Donna will take the reigns from Sept. 8 through Sept. 14. Stop by and check out her answers to some very interesting review questions and read some excerpts. Please stop by and say hello or ask her your burning publishing question.

Want to know more about Donna before she arrives? See
http:www//Donnahill.com.

Multicultural Literary addicts, please watch it all unfold at Sable Lit Reviews!

Sincerely,
 
Laura Major
Blog Mistress
Sable Lit Reviews.com