Winner!- A Thoughts and A Giveaway

...... And the winner is

#4 Sophia

I have emailed Sophia and she has 48 hours to respond or I will choose another winner. 

Don't forget to enter my BlogFest!

BlogFest 2011

Wow I almost forgot about this. With my internet being down, I've gotten behind in the blogging world. I'm just going to keep it short, since so much time has already been wasted.

My Giveaway:

A book under $10 at book depository

You do not have to be a follow

Leave your email in the comment section

Ends July 17 at 11:59 pm

Details about BlogFest visit A Journey of Books

Winner will be announced on July 18. 

Winner chosen by Random

Peronally Saturdays

I've been researching and thinking this week about something special I could do on my blog, that no one else really does. I thought and thought, but just couldn't think of anything. This past Thursday I decided to clean and rearrange my room. I just can't stand coming into my room and it looks the same day after day. So every couple of months I get into this cleaning-arranging-spree. I think it runs in my family. I noticed that my mom and aunt does it. I was also informed that my grandmother, who passed away when I was small, did the same thing as I do. Anyways, while I was cleaning I found this old journal that I haven't written in years. Some of you may have heard of the Me Journals. It's a little different then journals that I usually have. One every page of this one is several questions then on the back is a blank page where you can make notes. This old journal is what gave me the inspiration on Personally Saturdays.

I'm going to use some of the questions on the journal page, but I'm also going to put my own little "spark" in it. It's basically an update of whats going on in my life. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I will.
Here it goes!

Date: July 9, 2011                                                                                              Time: 12:30 pm

What was the weather like this week?

     It was extremely hot! We had a few thunderstorms at night, but it was still scorching in the day. I was really wishing I had a pool this week!

New & Events with family and friends:

    My Aunt and that side of my family returned from Florida. My great-grandmother passed away last week. I didn't attend the funeral services because I had never met her. See I'm adopted by my great-uncle and great-aunt. I don't really know anything about my biological father's side of the family. I'm just recently getting to know them. I was suppose to go hang out with my Aunt today, but I didn't get up til 3 pm. I just haven't felt good today. I'm hoping to see her tomorrow!

I am excited about:

     They are quite a few things I'm excited about. One thing is Once Upon a Read-A-Thon. I hope I get to make a dent in my TBR pile. Another thing I'm excited about is I received a letter from my new college telling me my dorm room and my roommate's name. I found out that my dorm room is in the brand new dorms that they are opening up this fall. So I can take a shower in my room without worrying about catching something. If you had seen the last college I was at, you would understand why I'm so excited to have a clean dorm. The past college I went to, had disgusting dorms and bathrooms. I'm so ready to start this college. I can't believe me of all people is wanting to start school! I'm sure after a week or so after starting I'll probably be wishing for a break.

I am concerned about:

    I'm concerned that my new roommate and I won't like each other. So far in my dorm-life I've had pretty cool roommates. Another thing I'm concerned about is having really hard classes. 

New music:

   I got a couple of songs this week. 

   1. Lost 

        - Avenged Sevenfold

   2. Video Killed the Radio Star

       - Amber Pacific

   3. Scream

       - Avenged Sevenfold

   4. Too Close

       - Next

   5. Dying

       - Stone Sour

Did you win any contest?

   Actually I won two contest this week. Which is a miracle because I hardly win anything! I won a signed copy of Burning Skies from Bitten by Paranormal Romance. I'm excited to receive it! Then I also won the Freedom Hop on The Wormhole blog. I got to choose between a couple of books by Leanore Elliott. I chose the Soul Trilogy.

Did you buy anything this week?

  Believe it or not I didn't buy anything this week. I'm trying to save up money to have while I'm at school.

Books you started/finish:

   I finished My Blood Approves. I started Vampire Academy Signature Edition: A Vampire Academy Novel. 

Goals/Ideas for a better tomorrow:

  Make more time for reading. Take more time out to tend to the blog. I think I'm going to try to read 5 books in the Read-A-Thon. Ahhh wish me luck. I would really like to finish Vampire Academy today!

This is my first time doing Personally Saturdays. I hope you guys like it. If you have any opinions on what I should add or take away to make it better, please tell me! Don't forget to enter my Harry Potter Giveaway.

Follow Friday 7/8/2011

This is my first time doing the whole "Follow Friday." I hope I do it correctly.

If you don't know much about Follow Fridays or would like to join, check out Parajunkee. Parajunkee explains it way better then I could. 

Featured Blog: Read.Breathe.Relax

Follow Friday's Question: 

Let's step away from besties...What is the worst book that you've ever read and actually finished?

My Answer: It would have to be Personal Demons. You can read my review here.

Reading Update: I'm on page 229 out of 332 in Vampire Academy. I'm almost done! Yay!

Don't forget to enter my Harry Potter Contest!

Happy Readings to All

Two Covers Revealed!

Fans of Across the Universe, the sequel A Million Suns: An Across the Universe Novel was just released. I have unfortunately not had the chance to read Across the Universe yet. I hope to get to read it soon. I know they're are a lot of fans out there that love the first book, that's why I decided to share the new cover.

Here is A Million Suns:

I really love the cover of these books. They're so pretty! The colors are wonderful.

On Goodreads.com it says the plot of this book is a secret. Personally that just makes it sound more interesting!

Now, Fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, the author of this book is Co-writing a new book. It will be released on November 11, 2011. Again I have to say, I have not read the book Thirteen Reasons Why, but it's on my TBR list. 

The Cover of The Future of Us:

These covers are very unique. It kind of reminds me of The Matrix.

Here is the Plot from Goodreads:

"It's 1996, and less than half of all American high school students have ever used the Internet.

Emma just got her first computer and an America Online CD-ROM.

Josh is her best friend. They power up and log on--and discover themselves on Facebook, fifteen years in the future.

Everybody wonders what their Destiny will be. Josh and Emma are about to find out."

I'm currently a little over half-way through Vampire Academy Signature Edition: A Vampire Academy Novel. So far it's pretty good and keeping my attention. Which has come pretty damn hard these days. I'm not sure if it's because of the books, growing up, or because I'm just so darn busy. I'll post my opinions on it when I finish it!

Don't forget to enter my Harry Potter Giveaway. It ends on July 15 at 12:01 AM. 

Happy Readings to All! 

Book Review: My Blood Approves

A couple of months ago I was searching the Nook library for cheap interesting books. I find a few, but the one that really struck my interest was the book My Blood Approves. I didn't really have much time to read it while I was in school. I read a little here and there in some of my spare moments. I didn't get to really get into it until a few weeks ago. One I sat down and truly started reading, I couldn't put it down. It got really good and I just had to know what happened next with each page turn. The cover is pretty, but it isn't fascinating like most books that are coming out these days. I think the other ones in the series are better. I like that every book cover in the series connects together.
Here is the other books:

The first book Cost:

Paperback on Amazon: $8.99 (the link My Blood Approves)

Barnes and Noble Nook Book: $0.99 ( the link)

Trust me this book is worth that 99 cents! Even if you don't like nook books, its worth the 8.99 too!

I really loved this book. Yeah it has the vampire theme everyone seems to be using these days, but to me the characters were original and it had a few twist to it.

(Now on may contain some spoilers)

I think I might like the wrong male character. Since I have only read the first book I try not to choose who I want to end up with who. But I can't help myself, I really like Peter. I have a feeling that Alice is going to end up with Jack. Don't get me wrong I like Jack. But every since we found out about them being vampires, he acts a little too childish. I know being a vampire, in this book, it takes several years for them to mature, but come on. You don't have to make him seem like he's 12. Peter....ah Peter. He is so mysterious and dark. He wants her then he doesn't want her. He tries his best to refuse her, but its taking a tole on him. Seriously Peter she was made for you! They have a bond, let the magic happen! I hope I get more peter-alice-sexy-ness! I haven't had the chance to start the second book yet, but I hope to soon. 

Right now I'm currently reading Vampire Academy Signature Edition: A Vampire Academy Novel and Evil in Carnations (Flower Shop Mysteries, No. 8). I mainly reading Vampire Academy though. So far it's pretty good. I have no idea what I'm going to read next. I have so many reads on my TBR list its crazy! Tomorrow I will definitely post a picture of all of the books.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway in the last post! If you don't see it here's the LINK. Make sure to spread the word. I don't think many people know about it because only one has entered so far. :( It doesn't end until Juky 15th. So there is still time!

Oh one more thing if you haven't enter any of the contest in the Freedom Blog Hop, there is still time for that. Lots of blogs came together for this. There are lots of great prizes being handed out. It ends on the 7th. I have already entered all the ones I liked. If you need the list of blogs here is the Link. Thank you to I am a reader, not a writer for hosting this hop.

Oh Gosh I forgot. Happy 4th of July! Stupid me. +facepalm+

Happy Readings to All

Thoughts and a Giveaway

So I've been thinking since it's the last Harry Potter coming out, that I would do a giveaway for it! I don't know about you guys, but I've been counting down the days for it. I even have a countdown clock app on my phone. I'm such a dork. >.<
I can't believe that this is the last movie. It makes me feel so old. I grew up with these movies and the books. I do have to admit the movies are what caught my attention first. I'm probably going to cry my eyes during the whole movie. I'm a pretty strong-willed person, but this being the last movie is just so emotional!
I guess it seems right for the last movie to come out while I'm 18. What am I going to countdown to now?? hah Well I still have many fantastic books to do that too, I guess.

My favorite book of the series would definitely have to be the 6th one. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) was so hilarious. It kept me entertained the whole way through. I read it in one day. I couldn't put it down to save my life! I don't think I even ate anything until I was done with it.

My favorite movie of the series....hmm..... I don't think I have one. I love them all! I do know my least favorite would have to be between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They just weren't the best to me.

I'm sure you tired of me rambling and wanted to know about the giveaway. Well I'm giving away the last book in the Harry Potter series. It's a hardcover and it's only been read once, by me. It's in very good condition.

Giveaway

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Guidelines

US only.

From July 2-July 15 12:01 AM

You do not have to be a follower, but its greatly appreciated. :)

All you have to do is answer these two questions:

What is your favorite movie of the series?

What is your favorite book of the series?

Answer these in the comment section.

Don't forget to leave your email. So I can contact if you win.

The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I choose another winner.

Winner is chosen through random.org

(If you don't want to leave it in the comments you can send me an email hypnoticallyentranced(at)gmail(dot)com)

Hypnotically Entranced is not responsible for anything lost or damage in the mail.

Fool for Books- Giveaway!

Hey guys I know I'm very late with this one, but I just saw the email. Shame on me. Anyway I'm going to make it very simple all you have to do is leave a comment with your email address. If you don't feel comfortable leaving your email in the comments, you can send me a email with it. My email is hypnoticallyentranced(at)gmail(dot)com.

       What you can win??

Your choice of any book from amazon that's under $10. 

US only guys!

Surprise!!

Guys guess what! Vanish: A Firelight Novel cover was release today and it looks amazing!! To me, the first one looked better, but it is still gorgeous!

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By the way check out the blog A Good Addition to get a better look at the cover, the summary of the book, and a giveaway of the first book Firelight. 

If you haven't read the first book yet, here is what it looks like

Also I have done a review on it too and I absolutely loved this book. I'm so ready for Vanish!

Happy Readings To All!!

Winner: Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop

I'm guessing this is what you have all been waiting for. Lol Sorry I'm just now posting it. It's because I had class today so I've been pretty busy! Well anyways I used Random.org to get the winner and the winner is......

The Winner is..........

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Samantha35

An email has been sent, you have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen!

Congratulations!!!!!!

I would like to thank everyone for participating in this giveaway!

Oh and a huge thanks to the new followers! YAY!

A big thanks to Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf and I am a reader, not a writer

for hosting this awesome blog hop!

I hope everyone else win lots of prizes!! :)

Oh and check back soon for more giveaways!

Thanks everyone!!

Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop

This will be the second blog hop this blog has done. The last one was very successful! The winner chose ARC of  Personal Demons.

This blog hop is hosted by Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf

and I am a reader, not a writer

It starts at 12:01 on Jan. 14 and last til 11:59 on Jan. 17.

I will use Random.org to choose the winner and will post it on Jan. 18 around lunchtime. 

Now for what you all been waiting for....

what you can win!

Since I want to get rid of these books, I'm going to put the two books that were left over in the last blog hop in this one. Plus a new book!

This time the winner will win two books!!  I give you three to choose from, but you only get to pick 2.

Book #1: Crank

Book #2: Book of Shadows (Sweep, No. 1)

Book #3: Saint (Paradise Series, Book 2) (The Books of History Chronicles)

Requirements! 

US only.

Leave a comment with your email

You do not have to follow, but it will be greatly appreciated! :)

After I email, you have 48 hours to respond, or I pick another winner.

Oh and don't forget to check out all of the other great blogs!!

A New Year's Revolution Giveaway!!

2010 had a lot of great books published! I think 2011 is probably gonna be better! Ah I can't wait! Candace from http://www.candacesbookblog.com, Lori from http://www.pureimaginationblog.com/, and Angela from http://www.readingangel.com/ are the one's hosting this big blog hop giveaway!

This blog hop last from Jan. 3 12:01 AM- Jan. 9 11:59 PM.

US only. Sorry International people maybe next giveaway...

On this blog you will have a choice between an ARC of Personal Demons, the book Crank, or the book Book of Shadows (Sweep, No. 1). These books are both in very good shape. Sweep is brand new, Crank hasn't even been read and Personal Demons has only been read once, by me.

ARC of Personal Demons

 Sweep (Book 1)

 Crank

Requirements:

You don't have to be a follower, but if will be greatly appreciated! 

My 1st blogoversary is coming up and the more followers I have the more things I will give away! 

The only requirements are for you to leave a comment with your email and live in the US. 

I'll will contact the winner by email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond 

or I will pick another winner.

Good luck to everyone!

Back to school Giveaway

Reading Teen is doing a back to school giveaway! It ends Sept. 24 so hurry on over there and enter! There are lots of ARC to pick from. I'm pretty sure a lot of them are some that we have been DYING to read! Haha! Here's the link:
http://www.readingteen.net/2010/08/back-to-school-giveaway-bash.html