I mentioned awhile ago that I was reading The Hunger Games in a post where I talked about my love for the blogosphere and more specifically for Lula, who mailed me the book and it’s sequel. I finished them months ago and meant to tell you…holy smokes. SO good. I don’t care if you’re a “reader” or not, you will read this and you will love it. I promise. And believe me, I am not one to put my name on something that I don’t genuinely like.
MY REPUTATION IS AT STAKE HERE!
Anyways, in honor of Lula’s generosity for sending me the best books I’ve read so far this year…I’d like to pay it forward in a giveaway I’m calling Literature. Love, Lula. She mailed me the books. I’m in love. And I will mail one of YOU the books for you to love…but only under one condition:
After you read the books YOU must pay it forward too and host another Literature. Love, Lula post and send them to a lucky winner on YOUR blog for them to love (and they must do the same and so on and so forth).
That’s it.
Leave a comment if you want in on the pay it forward giveaway and experience the goodness that is The Hunger Games.
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Oh pick me pick me! I love to read!
My daughter loved these books too and has been begging me to read them. I keep putting it off to read other books that were on my ‘to read’ list first. I love the idea of paying it forward. It is always nice to receive but even better to give.
hmmmm *looks around at my overcrowded shelves with books I have yet to read* I will have to pass right now but that is a great idea
I am in dire need of a good book. I’ve always been an avid reader but lately, for some reason, I have like a dozen books that I’ve started and just “can’t get into.” I need a good read for pete’s sakes!
I love reading…sign me up!
LOVE the idea and I am in body and soul LOL need some books to read and am in no mood to go and search at the library! also to pass them on is great as i wont have to keep books at home (have toooo many!)
I already have both of those books so don’t include me but I just had to say what a good idea this is! Way to share the love.
Hook it up! I’d love to do this!!
I would love it. I love to read.
My sister just recommended that book to me! I’d love the chance to read it!
I’ve heard so much about these books! Please pick me!
I LOVE this idea! I would be thrilled to pass it on, as well as other books too! Also, I have been dying to read The Hunger Games…but I do live in Brazil..would you ship to Brazil? Did I mention the lack of English books here? And I am running out of books to read! Did I mention how much I love you and your blog? Did I mention Brazil–like small city Brazil..not like big city with lots of options…did that invoke sympathy? :)
Totally sympathetic…I’d ship to Brazil for sure. :)
Ok I’m in! I have The Hunger Games on my “to read” list on Goodreads so this just makes sense (and sounds fun!!)
I LOVE this idea, as well. I’m an avid reader, and I’d love to Pay It Forward, too! Thanks for adding me to the list!
I’ll doooo it! I’ll doooo it!
These books have been on my list to read but I have not been able to get my hands on them yet.
Oh I would love to do this, and have been DYING to read those books.
What a fabulous idea!
Great idea!
Love this idea! What a great way to get rid
of books that you’ve already read but don’t necessarily want to keep! Sign me up, girl!
Oh I am in! Maybe you should write your name in the back of the book, fun to see all of the names it ends up :)
Oooh I like that idea!
Maybe on the next one. ‘Cause I already read The Hunger Games (thanks to Angie) and it’s sequel (and am anxiously awaiting the next one). But, great idea fo sho!
Reputation. HA! *snort*
I almost couldn’t finish the rest of the post after that line.
Whew… *deep breath Danielle*
Ok, seriously. I need a good read. And I’ll pay it forward like I just won the lottery in line at Starbucks. :)
Haven’t read a book in years…(don’t judge, I work long hours and have kids) and would love to read a book, I’m in.
Sadie at heyMamas
THis is fantastic. I LOVE these books as well. But I have my own. Which I’m too poor of a friend to pass along. I did give one away once though. :)
Pick me pick me :)
Oh, me, me, me, me!!! *Hand waving wildly in the air*
Ooooh, I. LOVES. IT. ALL! Paying it forward, literature, and while I don’t know Lula I am sure I would grow to love her. :)
I LOVE your idea of Literature Love paying it forward! Can this be something you do more often? I don’t want to steal your idea, but I definitely think there should be an entire community of blogs that are devoted to this!
I would really appreciate receiving these books. I am a former middle school literature teacher transformed into a SAHM by my BEAUTIFUL baby girl (check out her pictures on my blog *smile*)
I am in desperate need of some GROWN UP literature. I have been stuck reading (and to be honest, enjoying) pre-teen lit for so long that I have no idea where to start with adult lit. Please HELP! lol
I wonder if we could even make it bigger somehow…maybe have EVERYONE who has a Hunger Games book choose a reader to send it to and have them keep the chain going. It could be fun.
I’ve been hearing a lot about these books and I would love to read them, and pay them forward.
Ok so don’t send me the books because I’ve read them…but can I just say that I’m almost in pain waiting for Book 3??? Seriously…it’s just not fair.
OOOOHHH I haven’t heard OR read those. And I EAT though books. If I win I would be willing to pay it forward and have you draw a second winner and forward on a GREAT book I just finished.
Rememberin Isaac *The wise and Joyful Potter of Niederbipp* by Ben Behunin.
That would be awesome! We’ll see, I’ll draw a name this weekend. But you might be on to something…maybe the receiver of a book could send the sender a favorite? I don’t know…but you MUST read these!
I love this idea! Sounds good to me. Count me in!
I SO wanna play this! It sounds like fun, AND I want to read the book.
I did something which may be descibed as a bit crazy and I’m partly blaming you got it – got any idea what it is?
Jade
This is a fabulous idea :D Not posting to enter as I already have both books! I loooved them both! And the 3rd is coming out in August! I can hardly wait!
I so want to read the hunger games series and would love to pay it forward. :)
I just heard about this the other day (man I’m behind the times, I KNOW) and I would love to read it and pass it along!!
Great ‘pay it forward’ idea!
I bought the first book after you suggested it the first time. It’s sitting on my shelf! …waiting to be touched haha. I will get to it. And I have faith in it for sure!
Don’t include me in the giveaway, just commenting :) I’d hold them wayy too long.
I do that SO often with books! I find that I read them much faster when I get them from the library and know that I need to return them soon. If I BUY the book? Forget about it.
thanks for doing this! i’ve been wanting to read the books-i’ve heard they are great! and moreso, i’ve been on a “pay it forward” mission for a few years now. when i was having a hard time (cancer), i was completely blown away by the kindness and generosity i received. ever since, paying it forward is something i try to do all the time. love this idea! thanks again!
It’s a great feeling isn’t it? Sometimes I’m blown away by the compassion people are capable in instances like yours!
Oh, I am SO IN!!!
Lula is truly the master of all that is current. I lub her. Way to pass on the Lula lub!
{And I already have that book so consider this a non-entry.}
I live for a good read!!
I would love to participate!!! Love your blog so much, I gave you a mention on mine :) Have a great one!
No matter what, I’ll be reading this. I would love to participate, but with my current schedule, it might take me several months to actually read them.
I like Emmy’s idea of writing your name on the back of the book. Take it one step further and include your blog addy. This is an awesome idea–yours not mine–mine is “not a bad idea.” ;)
Yeah I love that! I’ll definitely add it to the requirements when I announce the winner!
Oh this sounds fantastic!
I hope I win this. I love to read and pay it forward. It’s like a contest in heaven and I’m eligible.
A contest in heaven! Hahaha…yes that’s exactly what it’s like. Good luck!
I would LOVE to do this. I am a very fast reader and go through books like crazy. I have them stockpiled in case I run out of things to read, seriously. Great idea Kat… pick me! pick me!
I love a new good book!
I am in love with you. And Peeta.
And that picture. OH MY STARS, you MUST send it to me so that it can be my new desktop. ‘Cause Rico Suave’s gals were garnering some funny looks from Scott’s family when they were here last night.
Oh precious dear sweet Peeta. Until we meet again.
Yes I’ll send it right away! Mama Kat and Lula circa 1950 are SO totally hot.
I love this idea and a good book :)
ooo! pick me pick me! i love that book but i don’t have enough money to buy a copy….
I love to read too!
I would love, love, LOVE to participate in this! :)
I’d love in on this. I’ve never even heard of those books but they sound great!
I’ve been wanting to read these books forever! I’d love to join your pass it on project :)
I’m so backed up with books I have to read, I’ll pass.
I read The Hunger Games and the follow-up, Catching Fire … and I liked the premise but it wasn’t as great as all the ravings I heard about in the blogosphere. Perhaps I expected too much though. ; )
fun! i’m in!
I love this idea. I absolutely want to win, but love the idea enough that I won’t be bitter if I don’t :)
I would love a copy to read then pay forward!
Thank you for all the fun and info on your blog!
I’m game…I Need a new book…since I read the twilight series I just can’t find anything good to read!!
Speaking of giveaways *ahem* did you enter mine? haha
Oooh, pick me! I will be super happy if you do! :D
That would be awesome. I’m always looking for a good new book!
I’d heard of this book, and it wasn’t available at the library. I’d love to get the book and pay it forward!
I love lula. and I love books.
Pick me. Choose me. Love me.
I don’t read…I used to read cliff notes for my book reports….If this book could get ME to read it…then it is truly fantastic!
ps-I read magazines cover to cover…and I read every humorous pregnancy book I could get my hands on while I was pregnant (Jenny McCarthy’s books and “Girlfriends guide to pregnancy”) So…I CAN read…I just don’t!
pss— I got a booklight with my “Snuggie” that I got at as a gag gift…so I could read it in bed! :)
Did I miss it? No? Then pick me!
have you had the giveaway yet? i’m in.