Weekly Geeks #19 and BAFAB Week Giveaway!

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Chris

Wow, three posts in a day! I haven’t done this in ages! I really liked this week’s Weekly Geeks and wanted to make sure I participated. Dewey suggest that we list our favorite reads of 2008 so far and eventually all vote on the best of the best. I love this idea. It’ll also give some great reading suggestions for the 24 hour read-a-thon which is being held on October 18th. You can go check out all of the information on the read-a-thon over on the faq page. So here are my top picks so far of 2008 in complete random order:

1. Mateki: The Magic Flute by Yoshitaka Amano
2. Bonk by Mary Roach
3. When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
4. The Translator by Daoud Hari
5. Farworld: Water Keep by J. Scott Savage
6. When You are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
7. The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer
8. The Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman
9. Tweak by Nic Sheff
10. Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
11. Four Letter Word ed. by Joshua Knelman and Rosalind Porter
12. Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull

And even though I’m already 2 over my top ten, I’m adding:

13. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Because I know that it’ll be a favorite of the year even though it’s not out :p

Interested in reading any of the above books?? You can click on the links to read my review and if you find you’re interested you can enter yourself for my BAFAB Week giveaway! I’ll buy the winning person any one of the books listed in my top 13 except for Odd and the Frost Giants because that one’s not available in the US yet. Just leave me a comment letting me know which one you’d like to win. And as an added bonus, whoever wins the BAFAB Week giveaway will also receive that cute little guy up on top of this post. He’s called a Domo and he’s from Target :p This drawing is open to everyone around the globe by the way! Deadline for entry is October 7th and I’ll draw a name on October 8th. Good luck!!

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56 Responses

  1. Eva, on September 29th, 2008 at 11:42 pm Said:

    Wow! You’re super-generous. :D

    Don’t talk about The Graveyard Book…I was at Border’s tonight studying (it’s the only cafe open past 8: isn’t that pathetic?!), so I thought I’d see if I could reserve a copy. Twenty minutes later, the worker says that he HAS NO IDEA WHERE THEY ARE. *sob* Why won’t a Barnes and Noble come to town?!

  2. Eva, on September 29th, 2008 at 11:43 pm Said:

    P.S.: for the giveaway, I’d love to win Four Letter Word!

  3. Nymeth, on September 30th, 2008 at 5:26 am Said:

    Ooooh…I think I’d want Four Letter Word too! Or the Amano book, or The Dangerous Alphabet, which for some reason I’ve yet to get. If I win I’d be extremely happy with any of those. Thanks for the awesome giveaway, Chris!

  4. stephanie, on September 30th, 2008 at 7:50 am Said:

    Pick me! Pick me! I’m easy. I’d be happy with anything!!

  5. deslily, on September 30th, 2008 at 9:07 am Said:

    i’m not entering but had to comment that you are an awsome son!

  6. Yan, on September 30th, 2008 at 9:14 am Said:

    I’m up for almost anything! I just love Domo-kun, my friend even made a Domo-kun cake for me XD.

  7. valentina, on September 30th, 2008 at 9:21 am Said:

    ohh I have to enter your giveaway just for your little fella there, he’s so cuuuuuuute. I want it:D
    and if I win I wouldn’t mind Mateki: the magic flute!

  8. Becky, on September 30th, 2008 at 11:12 am Said:

    I’d love to win The Translator. I’ve been wanting to read this one for months and months :)

  9. Bart, on September 30th, 2008 at 12:13 pm Said:

    I’d love to win the copy of Farworld, as I read so much about it during it’s recent book tour and if nigh on impossible to find in the UK :D

  10. Ginny, on September 30th, 2008 at 2:53 pm Said:

    I’d love to win The Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman

  11. dew, on September 30th, 2008 at 3:38 pm Said:

    MUST! WIN! DOMO!

    If I won, I would pick The Dead and the Gone, which is already on my wishlist.

  12. gautami tripathy, on September 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm Said:

    I have been wishing to read arworld for so long. It is not available in India as yet.

    The David Sedaris book too is on my wish list.

    Please enter me too!

    Thanks

  13. Susan, on September 30th, 2008 at 8:21 pm Said:

    Pick me! I love the little guy! that’s how I feel on our crowded buses going to and from work every day during rush hour!!! Also, Davis Sedaris has just gone on my wishlist and I would love the Dangerous Alphabet which I’m not sure if it’s up here yet or not. Thanks for doing this, Chris!! Oh – and congratulations for reading all those books published this year, you make my Cool inner Literary Bookworm proud! (she is writing me angry poems right now, my post today explains why….)

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  15. Chris, on September 30th, 2008 at 10:52 pm Said:

    Glad to hear everyone is enjoying the giveaway! I think in the future I’m going to do pools of my fav books to pick from when I have giveaways :p I’ve got you all in the hat!

  16. Alyce, on October 1st, 2008 at 12:17 am Said:

    I would love to win Mateki: The Magic Flute, it looks fabulous!

  17. Stephanie, on October 1st, 2008 at 9:18 am Said:

    Great giveaway! I would love to win the David Sederis book!

  18. mariel, on October 1st, 2008 at 1:11 pm Said:

    What a fabulous giveaway! I would love to win Mateki: The Magic Flute!

  19. Lauren, on October 1st, 2008 at 2:07 pm Said:

    Oh, enter me. I’d like Tweak by Nic Sheff.

    -Lauren

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

  20. Bookfool, aka Nancy, on October 1st, 2008 at 6:24 pm Said:

    Oh, now, see . . . I wasn’t going to enter but then I saw The Dead and the Gone is one of your favorites. I am seriously aching to read that book, but our library doesn’t have a copy (yet) and I haven’t been able to find one at any of the bookstores! What’s wrong with this place?

    BTW, the first book, Life As We Knew It, was donated to our library by International Paper. Apparently, they donate a lot of money to our library because — this is so funny — they also donated the children’s copy of An Inconvenient Truth. How Ironic is that? One of the biggest polluters in the area donated An Inconvenient Truth? And, yes, he mentions that paper plants are among the worst! So funny.

  21. Popin, on October 1st, 2008 at 6:31 pm Said:

    What an awesome giveaway. I’d love to win The Dead and The Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer.

    I’ve left a link of this at my blog as well!

    Thanks

    ~ Popin

  22. Liz, on October 1st, 2008 at 7:08 pm Said:

    I love neil gaiman!! well his work anyway i don’t know him in person or anything so i can’t say i love him : )
    i choose—
    The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

    : )

    good luck to all!!! (it’d be nice to have more luck though hehe)

  23. Kim L, on October 1st, 2008 at 8:07 pm Said:

    Your drawing will be on my birthday so I hope I win!! I’d be interested in winning The Dangerous Alphabet. Your review made it sound absolutely fabulous!

  24. madeleine, on October 1st, 2008 at 8:53 pm Said:

    Ah oui, can you put me in for:
    WHEN YOU ARE ENGOLFED IN FLAMES by David Sedaris, d’accord?
    Merci,
    Madeleine

  25. madeleine, on October 1st, 2008 at 8:54 pm Said:

    I am adding your BAFAB contribution to my blog

  26. Carolsue, on October 1st, 2008 at 9:53 pm Said:

    I can’t decide between Odd and the Frost Giants and Fablehaven–so either of those, in that order, I guess! I want to read both of them eventually!

  27. callista83, on October 2nd, 2008 at 6:48 am Said:

    If your contest is open to Canadians, please enter me to win Bonk! It looks very interesting.
    callista83 AT cogeco DOT ca

  28. Christine, on October 2nd, 2008 at 10:29 am Said:

    I’d love to get Bonk, When You are Engulfed in Flames, The Translator… actually, basically anything except Farworld and Four Letter Word, as I already own those!

  29. chartroose, on October 2nd, 2008 at 12:25 pm Said:

    David Sedaris please! Thanks, Mr. Chris.

  30. Liviania, on October 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 pm Said:

    I’d love to win WHEN TWILIGHT BURNS. (Also, the Domo is super cute!)

    My copy of THE GRAVEYARD BOOK is sitting happily on my shelf. I trust 100% in the Gaiman name.

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  32. Chris, on October 2nd, 2008 at 5:44 pm Said:

    I’ve got you all listed in the drawing!

  33. bunnyb, on October 2nd, 2008 at 11:59 pm Said:

    Wowwee!! I’d love to win The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman! Ooo.. Domo is so cute! :) ) Thanks for the chance!!

  34. Jennifer, on October 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 am Said:

    Wow….a hard choice. I’m interested in The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and When You are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris. I think I’ll have to go for Neil Gaiman. But I’d be happy with any of them from the list.

  35. merlin13, on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:03 pm Said:

    Your review of The Graveyard Book so made me want to read it! I just finished American Gods and Anansi Boys and bought a couple days ago Neverwhere. I love his writing. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  36. Susan, on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:40 pm Said:

    You know I love me some Neil Gaiman, so I would love to win either of the ones you listed. In fact, I’d take any of the books except Fablehaven and Farworld since I already have them. Thanks so much, Chris!

    I’m giving away 2 books on my blog – come by and enter the drawing!

  37. Sara M, on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:01 pm Said:

    Enter me, I’d love to read Mary Roach’s BONK. Thanks.

  38. Joanne, on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:54 pm Said:

    What a fantastic list, it is eerily similar to my wishlist. But if I had to choose one book from that list it would be The Dead And The Gone. I just finished book one and was really impressed :)

  39. tanabata, on October 3rd, 2008 at 9:10 pm Said:

    What a great giveaway! You’ve read a lot of good books this year, it’s hard to choose. But I think I’d most love to read either When You Are Engulfed in Flames, or Four Letter Word. Thanks, Chris.

  40. jennysbooks, on October 4th, 2008 at 7:56 am Said:

    I’d love to have The Graveyard Book. But the Dangerous Alphabet would be nice too. (They sell kitten-eaters at Target?)

  41. Alicia, on October 4th, 2008 at 3:28 pm Said:

    I’d love to read The Translator. Thanks for the giveaway!

    bluebyrd24 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  43. Nicole (ikkinlala), on October 4th, 2008 at 6:40 pm Said:

    You have so many great choices that it’s hard to decide, but I’d like to put my name in for When You are Engulfed in Flames because it seems to be the one with the longest waiting list at my library.

  44. Paradox, on October 4th, 2008 at 8:30 pm Said:

    Oooh!!! I want Farworld: Water Keep! I’ve entered about 15 contests for it and still haven’t won! Either that or The Graveyard Book… or The Dead and the Gone.

  45. Elizabeth M., on October 5th, 2008 at 11:03 am Said:

    I would love to read the Translator. Thanks fo rhaving the giveaway!

  46. Janel, on October 5th, 2008 at 11:29 am Said:

    Nice giveaway! This was a difficult choice, but I’d like Four Letter Word- if I win.

  47. Memory, on October 5th, 2008 at 5:09 pm Said:

    I never knew what those little brown dudes were called. I always think of them as poop with mouths. :)

    I’d love a chance to win The Graveyard Book. Thanks for the opportunity!

  48. Lazy, Lazy Sunday and Weekly Geeks #20 « Stuff as Dreams are Made on, on October 5th, 2008 at 8:43 pm Said:

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  49. Kelly, on October 6th, 2008 at 11:23 am Said:

    I’d love to win The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman! I have heard nothing but awesome reviews about it.

  50. thompson, on October 6th, 2008 at 1:23 pm Said:

    How about no. 10. Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman?

  51. Keyomi, on October 6th, 2008 at 3:28 pm Said:

    When you are engulfed in flames…would be an interesting read! thanks.

  52. Lucy D =), on October 6th, 2008 at 8:07 pm Said:

    Wow, I love your list! I would love to read The Dead and the Gone! =) I loved Life as We Knew It and I thought your review was awesome too. Hope you have an awesome day! =D

  53. mari, on October 6th, 2008 at 9:50 pm Said:

    I can’t resist. I would love to be entered for any of the Neil Gaiman books. I just read Coraline and loved it and am excited to read more by him. Thanks!

  54. A Reminder and Stuff! « Stuff as Dreams are Made on, on October 6th, 2008 at 11:32 pm Said:

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  55. Robin, on October 7th, 2008 at 5:40 am Said:

    I’m in (at the last minute)! Please put my name in the hat for Mateki: The Magic Flute! Thanks, Chris!

  56. Book Dads, on October 7th, 2008 at 7:38 pm Said:

    Please enter me for Farworld: Water Keep by J. Scott Savage

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