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100+ Book Giveaway Month!

Posted by Rachel at 12:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013


That's right! 100+ books up for grabs. Krystal and Rachel have been saving up books for this special occasion. Both of them are giving away 50 books to two winners and every day this month there will be a special guest author giving away signed books. In total everyone receives 70 chances to win! Every day they will be updating this post so you can click on different authors if you missed someone. Here's the author schedule:

Feburary...
2nd: Etquette & Espionage, Gail Carriger  -- 10 copies!
3nd: Unremembered, Jessica Brody
4th: Soldier Dog, Sam Angus
4th: What I Call Life, Jill Wolfson
5th: The Innocents, Lili Peloquin
6th: Shunning Sarah / Stalking Sarah & Missing Mark, Julie Kramer
7th: False Memory, Dan Krokos
8th: The Murmurings, Carly Anne West
8th: Illuminate, Aimee Agresti
9th: Witch & Wizard: The Kiss!, James Patterson -- 5 copies!
10th: When We Wake, Karen Healey -- 5 copies!
11th: Breaking Point, Kristen Simmons
12th: Summerset Abby, T.J. Brown
12th: The Ruining, Anna Collomore
13th: Ashfall, Mike Mullin
14th: Chain Reaction, Simone Elkeles -- 2 copies!
15th: Midnight City, Mitchell Barton
16th: Override (Glitch #2), Heather Anastasiu
17th: The Nightmare Affair, Mindee Arnett
17th: Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things, Kathryn Burak
18th: Surrender & ARC of Justice, Rhiannon Paille
19th: Monument 14: Sky On Fire ARC, Emmy Laybourne
20th: Catherine, April Lindner -- 5 copies!
21st: Return to Me, Justina Chen -- 5 copies!
22nd: Altered, Jennifer Rush -- 5 copies!
23rd: After Dark, Emi Gayle
23rd: Moonglow, Michael Griffo
24th: So Close to You, Rachel Carter
24th: Such a Rush, Jennifer Echols
25th: Weather Witch, Shannon Delany
25th: Touch of Death, Kelly Hashway
26th: The 13th Sign, Kristin Tubb
26th: Fault Line, Christa Desir
27th: Darker Still, Leanna Hieber
28th: Fractured Light and Fractured Soul, Rachel McClellan

Below is a list of 30 books each person will receive, the remaining 20 will be a surprise ;)

Winner #1 books:

1. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
2. Mocking Jay by Suzanne Collins
3. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
4. Soul Screamers by Rachel Vincent
5. Ella Enchanted Gail Carson Levine
6. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
7. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
8. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
9. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
10. Insatiable by Meg Cabot
11. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
12. Family Affairs by Jen Calonita
13. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
14. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
15. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
16. Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
17. Lightbringer by K.D. McEntire
18. Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz
19. The Reckoning by Alma Katsu
20. The Boy by Lara Santoro
21. Where You Are by J.H. Trumble
22. The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell
23. Witch Way Bends by Olivia Harden
24. Bitten Shame by Olivia Harden
25. Hating Heidi Foster by Jeffrey Blount
26. The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich
27. Burned by PC Cast and Kristin Cast
28. 34 Pieces of You by Carmen Rodrigues
29. Beautiful Lies by Clare Clark
30. Alienation by Jon S. Lewis
... and more!

Winner #2 books:

1. The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. Eternal: More Love Stories With Bite by P.C. Cast
3. Holes by Louis Sachar
4. Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Asher
5. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
6. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
7. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
8. Eternal Rider Larissa Ione
9. Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld
10. How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles
11. Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
12. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen 
13. A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
14. Harry Potter J.K. Rowling
15. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
16. Thank The Liberals by Alan Colmes
17. One Last Thing Before I Go by Jonathan Tropper
18.The Holder's Dominion by Genese Davis
19. The Lawyer's Lawyer by James Sheehan
20.The Lure of Shapinsay by Krista Holle
21. The Light of Asteria by  Elizabeth Isaacs
22. The Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad Williams
23.Bluff by Lenore Skomal
24. Breed by Chase Novak
25. Sorority Sisters by Claudia Lynch
26.Desires Unleashed by D.N. Simmons
27. Does This Church Make Me Look Fat by Rhoda Janzen
28.  Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia
29. Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay
30. Black Fridays by Michael Sears
... and more!

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  1. starryblue said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    I am captivated by the characters most of the time.

  1. Leannessf said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I usually love strong heroines, bad boys, and a great mystery or life-changing event!

    Thanks,
    Leanne

  1. Naga said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Plot twists and very, VERY good written love triangles.

  1. pippirose said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    A good story line and believable characters.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    It's got to have a mixture of good plot, decent characters, and also a decent setting. I'm picky. LOL

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I love well developed characters, an unpredictable story and great world building if appropriate. Romance helps too!

  1. Mikki D said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    The characters are very important but i like to read about all the little details that could make the book that much more interesting.

  1. Rachel V said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    The writing is what makes it captivating for me. If the author can suck me in to a book even when it is a cliche plot or the same old vampires then you know its good.

  1. Sophia Rose said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Initially, its a combination of the cover, the blurb and what others are saying about it.

    But then when I'm reading, its how well the author draws me into the world of the book. Characters run it a close second.

    Thanks for this giveaway opportunity.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Good world building always captivates me. Stories don't always have to be intense for me to enjoy them, but when they are, they are often the ones I don't want to put down.

  1. Daniela said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    I think the characters are very important to captivate the reader. Doesn't matter if the story line is UH-MAZING, if the characters aren't interesting enough, or strong enough, then I won't be able to stand them and I'll give up before I even start.

  1. Ana Death Duarte said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Good characters, which feel real... good writing, being a good page-turner xD

  1. katethesape said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    What captivates me is when writers capture real emotion and draw you into the characters' conflict.

  1. Denise D. said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    World building, something original. That's what captivates me the most, if the plot is cliched, I can't stand it.

  1. Steph said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    The writing has to draw me in. I need to be able to lose myself in the world inside the story and with the characters. Also, something that is original and/or unusual helps too. Thanks for the EPIC giveaway!!

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Great characters are what pull me in! I love characters that are flawed and go through emotional journeys, which is something that also draws me to continue reading a story.

  1. Rose said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Lovable and believable characters is what captivates me. I love bad boys too.

  1. purpleshadowhunter said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Got have suspense and definitely a lovable bad boy

  1. Amber said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Descriptions. Like a LOT of descriptions. And an interesting plotline~

  1. kathleen said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    No whiny heroines. They have to be strong and capable. Or at least developed.

  1. Randi M said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Amazing worldbuilding that make me feel like I'm there; deep characters that make me feel like I know them. :)

  1. aLilLacey said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    The story is believable detailed and draws you in from the first page

  1. Liss Martz said...:
    February 1, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    First of all, the cover. Then, the blurb. After start reading it, the characters and the situations, even if it's a paranormal, or fantasy book, they have to be "normal". Credible. Real. That's what I like. I want a book to be as original as possible. The plot doesn't have to remind me another book. And that can catch my attention so much, that hurts me to put it down, si I'll never do until I read it all! :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    for me a book is captivating when I can visualize the story as I read. The more descriptive the text and writing style the better visual picture you can get.

    Miranda

  1. erin said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'd have to say I look for a story that I can lose myself in :)

  1. Parupoli said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    There's a wow factor in some books that make them beautiful and fascinating. Definitely a story that I can relate to. Books with depth. Thanks for the giveaway.

  1. Sam said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    When I'm reading a story the characters and the storyline itself are what draws me in and keeps me reading. Without strong characters I tend to drift away from the book and have trouble picking it back up and getting into it. Thanks for this amazing giveaway!

  1. Emily Genther said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Great characters make a book hands down. I'll read about a strongly written character doing just about anything.

  1. nurmawati djuhawan said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    good story, beatiful cover and great characters :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    The characters! Always the characters. A good story helps too....

  1. miki said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    The characters, teh setting and a lot i can't guess after a few pages

  1. debbie said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    It is a mix of good character development and plot. Without alot of both, the book suffers and I am not drawn into it.

  1. Babel said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    I think it's a good combination of good story, gripping prose and a theme that appeals to the reader.
    Thanks for this awesome chance! :-)

  1. LorettaLynn said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    If a story is really good, that it makes you lost in another world. Great giveaway :) thank you

  1. Christine A. said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I like the characters- if they are written well- I feel like I know them.
    Awesome contest- thank you for being so generous.

  1. Dorothy Reading said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Adventure. Fantasy. The first page. I'll often times pick a book to read based on how I feel about the first page. Get the ball rolling, and then fill in the blanks.

  1. Veronika said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    The plot, storyline and the characters.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Characters are compelling to me but usually what keeps me captivated is the storyline itself.

  1. Clarissa (Bookadicea) said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    The book captivates me through its lovely cover ( I admit, I sometimes judge a book by its cover), the synopsis, hot fictional boys (to-good-to-be-true-and-are-swoon-worthy boys) and heroines that can stand on their own. Thanks for the giveaway! Happy love month!

    -Riz B.

  1. Nancy said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    layers

  1. WinterFaerie said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Plot & Characters.

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    In my opinion it's the characters. Some of them I like right away and that makes the reading process much better ^^

    @Tibiux

  1. Judy said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Vivid characters & engaging dialogue. I can forgive a lot of sins if the dialogue is good.

  1. Holly said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    It's always the characters that draw me in first. But if a book doesn't draw me in from the very beginning, I won't finish it.

  1. Makaela said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I become captivated most often by the author's writing style. It doesn't matter if I didn't find the story enjoyable, I would still read other books by the same person as long as I enjoyed their effort.

  1. Cassandra! :D said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    The stories in books are so different from my life. I get to live through them and have thousands of different lives, some good, some bad. It's amazing :)

  1. Sarah.S said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Engaging characters and a strong plot :)

  1. Chelsea B. said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    For me, it's characters. Plot, writing, scene setting; none of that matters unless you have well developed, engaging characters.

  1. oriana said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    the characters, first I read some reviews, and i like some books for their covers or authors!
    thanks!! great prizes!!

  1. Jenny said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Energetic characters.

  1. Chantelle said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    A great, convincing romance will make any book captivating.

  1. Bea Tejano said...:
    February 2, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    The ability of the author to create a world and make it believable :)

  1. Natasha said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    The story and the characters and being able to relate to it. Thanks for the chance to win!

  1. Mary Preston said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    A fascinating, unique story line & characters that you have a vested interest in.

  1. Skittles said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Hi!!!
    I think a good story is the most important thing about a book. :D
    Thanks for the chance ^^

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I like books with small chapters. Makes me always want to read "just one more"...

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Got have suspense :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    The plot has to be intriguing and I must be able to get a sense of the storyline within the first few chapters. The book has to be well written and the characters have to be well developed and interesting.
    A completely captivating book would have all those elements.

  1. GW 65 said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I am captivated by the suspense of the book.

  1. Mary @SweepingMe said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Strong female leads!

    Mary

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Interesting characters who make you question the world and think about it in a new way.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    The characters!

  1. Tanja - Tanychy said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Interesting story and strong characters :) and a bit of romance ;)

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway :)

  1. Ivana said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Strong and funny heroines,great plot and twists,perfect bad boy,romance and action :)

  1. Stephanie said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Amazing characters, a beautiful story, and just the right amount of detail.

  1. LadyVampire2u said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    A book captivates me when it has endearing characters, a great storyline, a bad guy you love to hate, a champion you cheer for and that the book itself is written so well that you almost cry when the book ends.

  1. Reading Mind / The Loyal Book said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Compelling story, strong characters and a wonderful writing

  1. Kaniesha said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Believable, interesting characters with a solid, intriguing story. Magic is also a huge plus. Books need several things to be truly captivating.

  1. Mabel said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    A certain level of predictability. It's got to have a shocking twist to capture my attention. :)

  1. Veronica said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    For me it is all about the relationship of the main characters. That is what hooks me into a story every time

  1. İlkim said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Strong heroines and a good thrilling fiction are my favorites.

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    For me, it's about the characters first, though an unusual setting and beautiful prose are helpful!

    eai(At)stanfordalumni(dot)org

  1. Hanife Albayrak (Romancekolik) said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    For me there must be a lot plot to make me scream. Definitely has a alpha male. And most definitely heroine must go through rough times.

  1. Leah said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    The story and the characters :)

  1. Wendi said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    a great plot and believable characters

  1. mon said...:
    February 3, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    A book can be captivating if it has realistic heroes and heroines and a plot that can hold readers' interest.

  1. Miricle said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    I love well written characters.

  1. Franci said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    An original plot and a great heroes:)

  1. Kelly said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Characters that are believable and loveable, even when obnoxious. That can overshadow a bad plot line for me.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Suspense! I love suspenseful novels, something that will make me stay up until the middle of the night reading because I can't put it down. Lol

  1. Ashfa said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Unforgettable characters and an intriguing story.

  1. Nuzaifa @ Word Contessa said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    The characters and the interaction between them are the most important thing for me.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    The characters have to be real to me. I want to know them and feel what they feel.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Great & sarcastic characters and well-written. A story that has me escaping from my reality. =)

  1. Sarah Perry said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I am most captivated by books in which authors can make you feel a certain way. If a book can make me laugh out loud or cry, I think thats what grabs me.
    oddball2003 at hotmail dot com

  1. Dovile said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    gripping plot twists and humorous writing style

  1. carol810 said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    The cover gets my attention and then I love strong characters and thier descriptions so that I can relate to them.

  1. Tiffany Drew said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    The characters and the drama!

  1. SkokieShopper said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    The charisma of the characters or lack thereof make for a great novel.

  1. Diana said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    At first sight, what is most captivating would be seemingly obvious - its cover.. Reading the book, what is most captivating [for me] is the romance and the plot.

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway! :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    the characters:)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    A fast paced plot and well developed characters! Thanks for the giveaway!

  1. bn100 said...:
    February 4, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    characters I want to read more about

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 5, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    The characters and plot
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

  1. Lucinda said...:
    February 5, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I think the author makes the book captivating because the author creates the story. The world in the book is also the author's world and if she/he is not captivated by it, how could anyone else be? The author is the reason the characters are so engaging and if the author doesn't feel like she is one with her characters, then they are, most likely, going to seem flat. That's my opinion anyway :).

  1. Sol y Luna said...:
    February 5, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I think the book is the theme, because it clearly I have to draw attention to read it apart if I know the author already are more or less going to be written as

  1. MåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-» said...:
    February 5, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    If the book has a compelling storyline and just as compelling main characters! In my books, that's what makes a book so amazing!

    Thanks for the awesomesauce giveaway! :)

  1. Danielle said...:
    February 5, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    The storyline needs to be original and the characters can't be whiny or helpless.

  1. Denise Z said...:
    February 6, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    For me it is a book that has characters that I like and would want to know in the real world regardless of the fictional setting. I want to laugh and cry and feel that rush with the action. Thank you for sharing this awesome giveaway fun.

  1. Dani F. said...:
    February 6, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I like strong character, with deep and soul. Also a good story, but even if it's a weak one good character make them better (but if the story is bad most of the times the character are too)

  1. Rosa C. said...:
    February 6, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    A good, strong protagonist and an unpredictable plot!

  1. andalene said...:
    February 7, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    the small details...the ones that make you feel like you're right there, like you would feel if you were that character.
    abrennan09@hotmail.com

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 8, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Well developed characters and an interesting plot are what makes a book captivating in my opinion

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 8, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    A good character and a well developed plot. :)

  1. Tiffany Sill said...:
    February 8, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    The characters, the plot, and the setting, they all have to pull me into the book. I tend to devour books that captivate in one or two days :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 8, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    The character and a good plot is what captivates me.

  1. mk said...:
    February 9, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    What captivates me the most in a book are the characters and their personalities. I could have the plot and I could dislike the genre but if the characters are these snarky, funny people than I fall for them and nothing else matters.. Well, okay.. the plot matters a lot and the genre too but I fall for the characters and the world they live in. That's why I have a favorite age group I like to read in and a favorite type of characters. If that even makes sense..
    Anyway, thanks for the incredible giveaway and for making it international!

  1. Jenny Jensen said...:
    February 9, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you for this amazing amazing giveaway.

    I think that well developed, interesting characters really help a book be captivating. I have found that even when there is a lull in the story line or even if it starts going off in a direction that I'm not liking, I'll still stick with the book if I love the main character. And those books that have a fantastic storylines, but where the characters are lacking, I have a harder time sticking through it.

  1. Kathy F said...:
    February 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Good strong characters with an appealing storyline.
    Kathy Faberge

  1. book queen said...:
    February 9, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Usually the plot and the emotional feelings the book contains (or not), how I relate to the book

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    A kick-butt protag and a healthy dose of conflict. :)

  1. Nancy said...:
    February 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Thank you for the great giveaway

  1. Sofia T. said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Definitely the characters!!!!!And of course the plot as a whole!!!

  1. Emily said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    I always like a lot of action and romance!

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I always think its the characters and their connections to each other as well as the plot.

  1. Erika said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    The characters and the plot!

  1. NenaTH said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    the characters and the story line definitely

  1. Literary Mermaid said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This is the most amazing thing i have ever seen

  1. Literary Mermaid said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I am captivated by the words. The syntax. The thought. The beauty.

  1. Alie said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    I'm captivated by well-rounded characters and a strong plot.

  1. Katie Gianelli said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Relationships between characters

  1. Aly C. said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Interesting plot and believable characters.

  1. Mary H said...:
    February 10, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I find different things captivating: good characters, excellent writing, snappy and witty dialogue, a unique and interesting plot. Not every book has all of these elements, but if I find any combination, I'll usually like the novel.

  1. Maya @ The Book Nook said...:
    February 11, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Plot and characters, with a few poetic little descriptions scattered here and there :)

  1. Nancy said...:
    February 11, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Thank you tor the awesome giveaway......

  1. melissa said...:
    February 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    This giveaway is awesome, thank you!!!

    I love deeply developed characters and a richly detailed setting.

  1. Nicki said...:
    February 11, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    The interaction between the characters. I think that it has to start with a special interaction to captivate me

  1. Jaime Lester said...:
    February 13, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Amazing characters and their interactions, awesome world-building, thick and juicy plots, mystery and suspense, creepiness, a little bit of romance..... There are so many things that need to be in a book to make it UNPUTDOWNABLE. The recipe for a great book is longer than any recipe for any food or dessert on the planet. A book can be good, but it takes something special to make it great.

  1. bashashhazbaz said...:
    February 13, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    a combination of likable characters and an awesome storyline!

  1. chappydebbie said...:
    February 14, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    The ability to take me to another place and time.

  1. Pamela Hargraves said...:
    February 14, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Characters for me.

  1. Céline G. said...:
    February 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    A book is captivating when the universe is dragging you into the book... Thanks a lot for the giveaway!

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 14, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I love books that takes me away from reality and let's me focus on something else for a while.

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 15, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    For me book is captivating when it has at elast 50% of action or mystery inside.. I can't be captivated just by simply romance book >.<

  1. Rima said...:
    February 15, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Interesting, well developed characters (esp. the narrator/protagonist) and an intriguing premise. :)

  1. seagullsandsemantics said...:
    February 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I am captivated by the relationships, whether they be romantic or friendship. If they are well written, I will probably love the book. Going further, if the book spends a lot of time with the MC by his or her self, then I will probably not like the book.

  1. Kiery said...:
    February 15, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Real relationships!!! REAL ways that people connect. No whiny poor me type, girls. No dark and mysterious boys.

  1. celina k said...:
    February 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    For me it comes down to how well written it is. How well the writer creates the world they are portraying, often even while asking the reader to suspend belief or reality. It has to draw me in to that world completely.

  1. Kristin A. said...:
    February 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    You can never go wrong with a great plot combined with well written characters.

  1. Melissa @thereaderandthechef said...:
    February 16, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    The characters and the scenery the author paints on the reader's mind :D

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 16, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    What makes a book captivating?

    Well, a great plot, for one. Can't stand awful plots. However, I feel that a great author will sometimes tip the balance in favor of the book.

    Also, the characters. Cardboard characters are the most awfulest things in existence.

    ...Well, it all depends on the book. Every book is different with its appeal, and every book has different things that can hook onto the reader's heart.

  1. Kay said...:
    February 17, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    The adventure you get from a book is what makes it.

  1. catherine said...:
    February 17, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I think love triangles(when done right) and enoyable loveable characters (:

  1. Natalie @ Book Lovers Life said...:
    February 17, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    For me its the characters and plot. Its the story that grabs you and wont let you go :)

  1. Syre Farfalla said...:
    February 17, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Its originality.
    While the story fresher, more interesting is. The characters are the reason why you fall for a book.
    :)

  1. Na said...:
    February 18, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    The characters!

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 18, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    A book that keeps me interested and invested in the character's struggle.

  1. Briana @ Pages Unbound said...:
    February 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    A good plot, interesting character, and intriguing themes make a book captivating.

  1. Misusedinnocence said...:
    February 18, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    The characters. If they don't feel alive, it's hard to stay attached.

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 19, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    The characters, for sure.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 20, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    The plot, the writing, and the characters. If any of these are weak, the whole book suffers.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 20, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    For me, it's really important to have more than one element. Like, if a book was just pure romance, I wouldn't find it all that interesting. Not only that but the writing has to be well done. Nothing bothers me more than a poorly written story.

  1. THN said...:
    February 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    whitout proper characters the plot will never keep my interest, and if i wanted half-assed writing i'd read fanfiction instead.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Everything from the story to the characters to the setting :)

  1. Cali_Beauty said...:
    February 23, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    The writing style. I've read a few books with great plots, but the writing and execution was so poor I couldn't enjoy the book.

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 24, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    It's uniqueness and new ideas. :) Thanks for the super awesome giveaway!

  1. Life's Simple Pleasures said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    A good plot with a unique storyline we have not read before, strong characters, and at least decent writing style, it should flow!

    Thanks!

    raffle name: Nikki O

  1. Anonymous said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I LOVE a good story. Suspense is a plus and character definition is another must :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    A good plot with interesting characters, and for me it always needs to be moving forward. I can't stand to not see any progress, especially in series.

  1. Texas Book Lover said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Great story line that isn't predictable with interesting characters and preferably a little romance thrown in.

  1. Amie said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    A change to escape the reality/ the busy world

  1. Holly Bryan said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    First of all, please let me say THANK YOU for this UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING giveaway!!! I'm just stunned at your generosity, I truly am. As well as the generosity of all the authors participating in the OTHER giveaways... because 100 books just wasn't enough, was it?! :)

    Second, what makes a book captivating for me is world-building and characters with dimension and a true "voice" of their own. I mostly read sci-fi/fantasy and historical fiction, both of which really require excellent world-building and dynamic characters if they are going to work. That's why I never shy away from 400+ page books...often they're the best, because you truly get invested in the characters, the world, and the story!

    Thanks again, ladies!!

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    What makes a book captivating? Hmmm I'd have to say its the characters...if I don't find a character particularly interesting it's hard to continue reading even if the storyline seems good

  1. Say said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    I am captivated by the characters ALL of the time =)

  1. Missie1 said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    What makes a book captivating is a wonderful and believable Story line, That is well written with great lead characters.

  1. Jan Lee said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    The plot and the characters make a book captivating :)

  1. Emily @ Falling For YA said...:
    February 26, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    The characters for sure! If I don't relate to them then even if the book has the most interesting plot in the world I won't care. That isn't to say there doesn't need to be action as well, without action characters can never grow.

  1. Candy @ So little time... said...:
    February 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Most of the time, the cover will grab me first. Then, of course, the characters! I love a strong female - that doesn't quite know all of her value, but learns along the way.

    Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 27, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    the bad guy ... in some occasion or a good cute boy .... = romance

  1. Unknown said...:
    February 28, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    The cover and the blurb, especially if it has a myserious vibe to it. :)

  1. Little Bookworm said...:
    February 28, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Thanks so much for this awesome opportunity!

  1. Little Bookworm said...:
    February 28, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    A book is definitely captivating with a good plot and characters that come to life.

  1. Unknown said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    The chance to escape into someone else's reality/happy ending always captivates me! :)

  1. Unknown said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I love twists and turns. I like it when a book has the unexpected. :)

  1. Lili said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Amazing world-building and characterization makes a book captivating!

  1. RIN said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Suspense and tension! If there's nothing keep a character from getting what they want, why would I even want to read the book?

  1. Sherry Butcher said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Good character to believe in, great world building and a twist for supense.

  1. Unknown said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    The ability to draw me into the story and keep me reading.

  1. Marthalynn said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    For me, a well-written and believable character is fascinating!

  1. Anonymous said...:
    March 1, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Hmmmmm...what makes a book captivating? Ithink for me it varies depending on my mood. Sometimes it's the believability of the characters, a good "who done it" plot, the conflict between the characters, or maybe it's a combination of all of those. I do have to say that the story has to open up early, define itself and not bog down or "waffle".

  1. ReaderandDreamer said...:
    March 2, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    the plot and the characters. :)

  1. Alexju said...:
    March 2, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    What makes a book captivating to me is usually how the characters interact and develop. Characters are very important.

  1. Amanda D said...:
    March 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I had to think about this for a moment. The most important thing for me is to engage with the characters. If they feel real to me and I feel as if I am in the story, then I usually can't put the book down. Of course, the plot needs to be good and well written also.

  1. Rachel said...:
    March 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Plot and unique characters that you can either relate to or feel for. Thanks for the giveaway!

  1. Angela Wang said...:
    March 2, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you for the grand giveaway :D

  1. Amanda Higbie said...:
    March 2, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    A good plot and likeable/loveable characters.

  1. Unknown said...:
    March 3, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    An amazing story.

  1. Pedacinho Literário said...:
    March 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    To me, it starts with a good cover - I'm a cover addict - and, of course, an incredible story.

  1. Francis Casabuena said...:
    March 4, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    a good plot, a superb twists, and lovable characters.

  1. Unknown said...:
    March 4, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    A lot of factors go into making a book completely captivating, I think. The author's writing quality/style, good characters, and a good story. Thanks for this amazing giveaway!! :)

  1. Armando Read said...:
    March 4, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    A good cover and absolutly a big story with many branches

  1. Syren said...:
    March 5, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    What makes a book captivating is the story's ability to draw us, and put us into its world. It's so easy to get lost in a book, and it's very fun.

  1. _Sandra_ said...:
    March 8, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    For me, it all starts with a cover, I'm sucker for a pretty cover. :) But mostly, it's a mixture of a captivating plot and great characters that I can relate to or have feelings for.

  1. Ange said...:
    March 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Characters, who are well developed, lovable, relatable and just plain awesome. An exciting plot. Surprising twists.

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

  1. OwlReads said...:
    March 8, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    wow those are a lot of books!!

  1. Grace T. Lindo said...:
    March 9, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I honestly like nice covers xP great and original story and settings. :D

  1. Unknown said...:
    March 9, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    a good storyline, interesting charaters and the cover! :)

  1. Sarah - Exploring All Genres said...:
    March 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Wow, what a great giveaway!

  1. Rin said...:
    March 11, 2013 at 6:15 AM
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  1. Betty Sparkle said...:
    March 11, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I like main characters with a strong personality

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