A Saturday Moment with Deitre + Giveaway


So it's Saturday and I'm in a reflecting mood. I'm looking at my book shelf and wondering what is next in line to read. The life of a book blogger is such hard work. I'm grateful that Yara keeps us on top of it, but also encourages the team to jump in at anytime. So this is me, jumping in, and trying it out. I recently finished the book Red Hill by Jamie McGuire. For a full OUaT review see the link below. This was the first book that I have read by Jamie McGuire and I must say that it will not be the last. Ok, sooo, let's just say that I was caught off guard with the subject matter. I was hearing a lot of buzz about Red Hill, but never knew that it was about the undead, or zombies as some call them. I can barely handle The Walking Dead series, but I thought I'll give it a try and paint my own pictures in my mind as I read. Well Ms. McGuire's words painted the pictures for me. There was no holding back. When you read a book and you just can't find the right place to stop, afraid that you might miss something, that's good writing. There are so many characters in the book with their own unique strengths and determination to live that I can't really focus on just one. But I'll tell you, that Red Hill, is the place to be. It's the place that everyone is trying to get to. It's the place that means survival from the undead. So I find it filled with adventure, many scary parts, and lot's of decisions to make just to stay alive. Red Hill get's 4 trees from me.

So back to my bookshelf. I think Control by Lydia Kang is calling my name to read. There are football games playing in my household. Unfortunately, Nascar season is over, with Christmas Music playing, coffee brewing, and my electric blanket going strong, I'm going to dig into Control.

What are you reading today? I have no idea how to do a rafflecopter. We always leave that up to Yara. But I can do it the old fashion way. Let us know in the comment portion what you are reading this weekend and on Monday I'll choose one person to send a surprise book to. If you leave a comment, be sure to check back on Monday evening, as if you are selected you will need to send your email address to OUaT. Well I think the coffee is finished and the blanket is warm.

When you comment please leave your email address so that we can contact you if you win the surprise. 

Happy Reading...Deitre


Yara's Review

11/25/13 Update:  Congratulations "Susan @ The Book Bag."  You are our winner!  Can't wait to send some surprise books your way!  Look out for an email in the next couple of days from OUaT for mailing information.  

38 comments:

  1. I often stare at my reading piles and wonder what I'm going to read next. I have been staying away from Red Hill because I'm not a big zombie person but maybe I should give it a try for the characters.

    I hope to read Soul Resurrected by Keri Lake this weekend.
    Happy Reading!

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    1. Oh trust me when I say you WANT to pick Redhill up, the story doesn't focus on the zombies, they are just part of it like a side characters, Redhill has so much more to offer than just Zombies.

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    2. Good point Yara...the zombies are minor characters indeed!

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  2. Dee I just want to say I think your first OUaT post is AWESOME, thanks for being part of the team for so many years now, LOVE YA!

    Guys let Dee know what an awesome first post this was and go read RED HILL!

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  3. I am reading Christmas books this weekend. First up is North Pole Reform School - lovin' it, so funny. And then next up is Candlelight Christmas.

    Great post, Dee!
    suzebomb(at)gmail.com

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    1. Thanks Susan...I'll have to check out Candlelight Christmas. Last year myChristmas read was An Amish Christmas. It was a great read as well.

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  4. I'm really excited to read Control, I just requested it for my library as an ebook! This weekend I am reading a few things: Fire & Ice by Erin Hunter, Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (progress is slow), and I plan on starting Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore. Thank you for the awesome surprise giveaway!

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    1. I'll be sure to post a review on it. I didn't get very far today. :)

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  5. I'm really excited to read Control, I just requested it for my library as an ebook! This weekend I am reading a few things: Fire & Ice by Erin Hunter, Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (progress is slow), and I plan on starting Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore. Thank you for the awesome surprise giveaway!

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  6. I'm reading Love and Decay episode 6 by Rachel Higginson. I am LOVING these books! I have Red Hill on my TBR list.
    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  7. I'm reading My Life Next Door. So far so good. I have Red Hill on my bookshelf sitting pretty and waiting to be read.

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    1. Looked it up. Seems interesting. Would love for you to come back next Sat. And share your thoughts about it. :)

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  8. I just finished Better by S. Walden. And up next? I think I will start Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Everyone seems to really enjoy it, so I hope I will too. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with all the books that I'm dying to read. There isn't enough time in the day though. I wish I had one of those jobs where you get paid to read. Can you say Heaven? Thank you for sharing one of your books. My bare bookshelf could use an extra book. Happy Holiday.
    Email ~ Areuscared66@yahoo.com

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    1. Paid to read...I with you on that! I turn to audio books when I have reads I just can't get to. Driving 30 mins to work each way helps the time pass and get in some good listening if the reader is great.

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  9. I'm re-reading Catching Fire before I go to see the movie next week but I'm also reading Empath by Becca J. Campbell, Prodigy by Marie Lu and Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier. :)
    stephanie.vampiregirl.moore@gmail.com

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    1. Now I'm the complete opposite. I haven't reread catching fire so some things will be a surprise for me. However FB and twitter has already ruined a few scenes for me :(

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  10. ive decided to reread an old book ya i checked out from the library : the ashleys by melissa de la cruz. Yush i mainly choose it the first time because it had my name cx but i have grown to love de la cruz's books

    ridewitme(dot)ashley(at)yahoo(dot).com

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  11. I'm not big on reading zombie books either. I finished reading The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes late last night, and I haven't decided what to read tonight. I don't know what kind of mood I'm in... watching hockey and drinking coffee while sitting next to the Christmas tree. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
    WaitingForWentworth(at)charter(dot)net

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  12. I'm reading the "In Death We Must Abide" series by Rhiannon Frater & "Magic Rises - Kate Daniels #6" by Ilona Andrews. ;-)

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  13. I'm reading "The Goddess Test" by Aimee Carter. It's based on the myth of Hades and Persephone. I really love it so far!
    Thanks for sharing!

    mestith at gmail dot com

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  14. I love zombie books!!! LOL... definitely going to have to check out Red Hill. I just finished the e-novella, Dragos takes a Vacation by Thea Harrison and I'm cruising my Kindle carasel to see what's next. Haven't picked yet :)

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  15. Great first post Dee! Red Hill sounds interesting. However I am a huge fan of zombie books and after reading your reply comment I'm not sure how much I would enjoy it. Right now I'm trying to finish Throne of Glass. I have to say that I expected this book to be completely different than what it is and I not really enjoying it so much. Next I will be reading Splintered and I am so excited to dive into that book. :)

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    1. Sorry forgot to add my email. Its dayowldreamer(at)gmail(dot)com :)

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    2. I have Throne of Glass on Audio. I'll start it in Dec. I love love the shows.

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  16. I am reading Gideon Smith and the Mechanical Girl. ;)

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    1. My email is:

      ann [dot] m [dot] vuong [at] gmail [dot] com

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  17. I think I am reading four books at the moment. As today is a Sunday, I am planning to finish with House of Hades.
    krutulanair (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. I'm currently reading Pawn by Aimee Carter, but I should be writing an essay that's due on Monday. Oops...

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  19. I didn't know Red Hill was about zombies!!! I wouldn't expect that after her contemporary series! I( am currently reading Something Real by Heather Demetrios it is a YA contemporary about a young girl who has grown up on TV and hates it! But my TBR is giant and I never know what to read next!

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  20. I am reading The Chill Of Night by James Hayman. Thanks for having this giveaway.

    ayancey1974(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. I'm actually halfway through Red Hill right now! Loving it so far! Gotta love zombies! Thanks!
    saltsnmore at yahoo dot com

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  22. I had no idea Red Hill is about zombies, I may have to try it out. I'm currently reading Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken. the.girl.and.the.book at gmail dot com

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  23. I've haven't actually read any of Jamie Aguire's books yet, but they've been on my tbr shel for a long time now... My list of TBR books consist of a gigantic pile that I keep adding books to. I don't think I'll ever be able to finish~ :) I think that whenever I'm deciding on which book to read next, I tend to pick with my mood-- whatever genre seems appealing to me at the moment... I know that red hill is going to be moved close to the top of my pile now!
    I've actually been re-reading Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi this weekend... one of my favorites~

    Thanks!
    bookworm.hsu@gmail.com

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  24. I've haven't actually read any of Jamie Aguire's books yet, but they've been on my tbr shel for a long time now... My list of TBR books consist of a gigantic pile that I keep adding books to. I don't think I'll ever be able to finish~ :) I think that whenever I'm deciding on which book to read next, I tend to pick with my mood-- whatever genre seems appealing to me at the moment... I know that red hill is going to be moved close to the top of my pile now!
    I've actually been re-reading Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi this weekend... one of my favorites~

    Thanks!
    bookworm.hsu@gmail.com

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  25. I'm reading AT HOME by Bill Bryson right now. Thank you for the giveaway.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  26. I finished Witch and Wizard by James Petterson this morning and started The Kill Order by James Dashner. Must be a "James" kind of day!! Thanks for the giveaway!

    loganandjennifer.jensen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. Choosing my next read is always difficult for me too - I'm never in the mood for the same book day to day. XP Hope you enjoy Control - I've heard really good things about it.

    I just started reading Avalon by Mindee Arnett, which I'm super-excited about. Although the writing isn't the best, I'm quite enjoying the story!

    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

    Email: scribblerskye[at]gmail[dot]com

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