First, B&N doesn't allow contests here so I want to stress this is NOT a contest. It is an incentive, though.
I would like to encourage you all to stop by our guest author threads and say hello - you don't have to feel guilty if you haven't read the authors' books. This isn't a traditional book club, and part of the fun here is getting to meet and chat with authors.
The authors often have fascinating stories to tell and you may also discover new books to try.
Here's the deal. I have a LOT of books in my personal collection. My brother manages a bookstore and sends me lots of Advance Reader Copies (when they are no longer Advance), I get books from publishers and I buy a lot of books. Before I even started working here, I had thousands of books, and that number never seems to go down.
My kids are grown and one of these days, my husband and I are going to move to a smaller place. We're going to have to bite the bullet and give away some books. Since you all like to read, here's the plan:
Stop in and chat with every featured author this month, and say hi to our guests during the Meet the Publisher week later this month. That's all you have to do! I'll send three books from my personal library to everyone who participates. Some of the books may be new, some will be vintage.
There is method to my madness. I'm hoping this will encourage you to read/buy more by the authors whose books I send you because, after all, Barnes & Noble is a bookstore!
I'll keep track, but at the end of the month be sure to send me a personal message with your address so I know where to mail the books. Thanks for participating!
becke_davis wrote:
First, B&N doesn't allow contests here so I want to stress this is NOT a contest. It is an incentive, though.
I would like to encourage you all to stop by our guest author threads and say hello - you don't have to feel guilty if you haven't read the authors' books. This isn't a traditional book club, and part of the fun here is getting to meet and chat with authors.
The authors often have fascinating stories to tell and you may also discover new books to try.
Here's the deal. I have a LOT of books in my personal collection. My brother manages a bookstore and sends me lots of Advance Reader Copies (when they are no longer Advance), I get books from publishers and I buy a lot of books. Before I even started working here, I had thousands of books, and that number never seems to go down.
My kids are grown and one of these days, my husband and I are going to move to a smaller place. We're going to have to bite the bullet and give away some books. Since you all like to read, here's the plan:
Stop in and chat with every featured author this month, and say hi to our guests during the Meet the Publisher week later this month. That's all you have to do! I'll send three books from my personal library to everyone who participates. Some of the books may be new, some will be vintage.
There is method to my madness. I'm hoping this will encourage you to read/buy more by the authors whose books I send you because, after all, Barnes & Noble is a bookstore!
I'll keep track, but at the end of the month be sure to send me a personal message with your address so I know where to mail the books. Thanks for participating!
Becke:
I sent you a PM.
Becke isn't lying. I got books today.
Can't lose with this incentive! Meet and greet new authors and read great books!
Fricka wrote:
becke_davis wrote:
I think all but one of the boxes have arrived now. Hope you all like the assortment you received. Enjoy!
I just received my box in the mail today, Becke! I love the books, and the bookmarks are an added bonus! THANK YOU!
I hope you like the selection!
Oh, I do! BTW, I have discovered that the Nancy Pickard book is signed! What a bonus!
This month I mailed out 10 boxes of free books to people who posted on (most) visiting author threads and the Meet the Publisher thread.
I've got another big box of books set aside for the next round, including some brand new releases. This isn't a contest, it's an incentive to encourage you to participate in the discussions and make our guests feel welcome.
This is open to everyone. I hope you will enjoy the books I send, and that it will encourage you to buy more books by those authors here at BN.com!
The next round of Got Books? is now open. Chat with our guests now through the end of September if you want to be included. It is NOT necessary for you to be familiar with our guest author's books - just stop in and welcome them.
becke_davis wrote:
First, B&N doesn't allow contests here so I want to stress this is NOT a contest. It is an incentive, though.
I would like to encourage you all to stop by our guest author threads and say hello - you don't have to feel guilty if you haven't read the authors' books. This isn't a traditional book club, and part of the fun here is getting to meet and chat with authors.
The authors often have fascinating stories to tell and you may also discover new books to try.
Here's the deal. I have a LOT of books in my personal collection. My brother manages a bookstore and sends me lots of Advance Reader Copies (when they are no longer Advance), I get books from publishers and I buy a lot of books. Before I even started working here, I had thousands of books, and that number never seems to go down.
My kids are grown and one of these days, my husband and I are going to move to a smaller place. We're going to have to bite the bullet and give away some books. Since you all like to read, here's the plan:
Stop in and chat with every featured author this month, and say hi to our guests during the Meet the Publisher week later this month. That's all you have to do! I'll send three books from my personal library to everyone who participates. Some of the books may be new, some will be vintage.
There is method to my madness. I'm hoping this will encourage you to read/buy more by the authors whose books I send you because, after all, Barnes & Noble is a bookstore!
I'll keep track, but at the end of the month be sure to send me a personal message with your address so I know where to mail the books. Thanks for participating!
WOW!! not that I need ANY more books, but what a way to read books I may have never would read other wise. I have and do swap and crossing , as well as share with friends/family. My mom takes hardback books to her 'community library'. they are able to take and read and either donate it back or others; basically a swap. no check out, no $$. just books (and puzzles) Very cool!
liisa22 wrote:
becke_davis wrote:
First, B&N doesn't allow contests here so I want to stress this is NOT a contest. It is an incentive, though.
I would like to encourage you all to stop by our guest author threads and say hello - you don't have to feel guilty if you haven't read the authors' books. This isn't a traditional book club, and part of the fun here is getting to meet and chat with authors.
The authors often have fascinating stories to tell and you may also discover new books to try.
Here's the deal. I have a LOT of books in my personal collection. My brother manages a bookstore and sends me lots of Advance Reader Copies (when they are no longer Advance), I get books from publishers and I buy a lot of books. Before I even started working here, I had thousands of books, and that number never seems to go down.
My kids are grown and one of these days, my husband and I are going to move to a smaller place. We're going to have to bite the bullet and give away some books. Since you all like to read, here's the plan:
Stop in and chat with every featured author this month, and say hi to our guests during the Meet the Publisher week later this month. That's all you have to do! I'll send three books from my personal library to everyone who participates. Some of the books may be new, some will be vintage.
There is method to my madness. I'm hoping this will encourage you to read/buy more by the authors whose books I send you because, after all, Barnes & Noble is a bookstore!
I'll keep track, but at the end of the month be sure to send me a personal message with your address so I know where to mail the books. Thanks for participating!
WOW!! not that I need ANY more books, but what a way to read books I may have never would read other wise. I have and do swap and crossing , as well as share with friends/family. My mom takes hardback books to her 'community library'. they are able to take and read and either donate it back or others; basically a swap. no check out, no $$. just books (and puzzles) Very cool!
Yep, think of it as a pay-it-forward. Keep the ones you want and pass on the rest.
I just mailed the first batch of this month's Got Books? packages. I ran out of boxes and packing tape, so the rest will go out on Monday. Sorry for the delay!
