Random Chalk Talk is having a Sing Me to Sleep Giveaway:

THE TRANSFORMATION
Beth has always been “The Beast”—that’s what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Beth’s only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she’s selected to be her choir’s soprano soloist, and receives the makeover that will change her life forever.
THE LOVE AFFAIR
When Beth’s choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek: pale, brooding, totally dreamy. Derek’s untethered passion—for music, and for Beth—leaves her breathless. Because in Derek’s eyes? She’s not The Beast, she’s The Beauty.
THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE
When Beth comes home, Scott, her best friend in the world, makes a confession that leaves her completely torn. Should she stand by sweet, steady Scott or follow the dangerous, intense new feelings she has for Derek?
THE HEARTBREAK
The closer Beth gets to Derek, the further away he seems. Then Beth discovers that Derek’s been hiding a dark secret from her …one that could shatter everything.

Contest will end on February 25, 2010. ENTER HERE

Stephanie’s Blog is giving away a signed copy of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, a Hush, Hush postcard, and a Hush, Hush bookmark.

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can’t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen – and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

Contest ends February 8, 2010 at midnight CST. ENTER HERE.
The Book Junkies Bookshelf is having The Birthday Box o’ Books giveaway

Titles currently in the box:

Devil May Cry & Dark Side of the Moon by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Fat Cat by Robin Brande

Shiver by Maggie Steifvator

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Musical Chairs by Jen Knox

ENTER HERE

Steph Su Reads is having My Blogoversary Giveaway! You could win the following ARCs:

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink
Birthmarked by Caragh O’Brien
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (signed)
The Snowball Effect by Holly Hoxter

Giveaway ends Sunday, February 28, 2010. ENTER HERE

Did you enter any of these contests? Join us in the forum to discuss!!

Last Friday night we, OBS, had the opportunity to chat with Maggie Stiefvater. It was a rousing success. Many of you showed up and had great questions. Thanks for your participation.

Here are a few highlight from Maggie:

Krystal: How does it feel having a hit book on the bookshelves? are you thrilled to achieve your goal of writting

Maggie Stiefvater: Okay, it’s really awesome some days, and other days, it’s really strange. I had someone who didn’t know who I was recommend SHIVER to me in a bookstore the other day.

Laura: Maggie, how many books are planned in your Faerie series? (i loved Ballad) James, sigh, james:)

Maggie Stiefvater: Yay, thank you, Laura. James is near and dear to my heart, the little a$$hole. In my head, that is a five book arc, but there are some other books ahead of it in line to be written first.

Maggie Stiefvater: A lot of people go AUGH! is this the end of Dee’s story? And nooo I never thought of it that way at all.

Kaila W.: Loved the Linger cover! And first couple of sentences. Do you get much input in the covers? Or are they a complete surprise?

Maggie Stiefvater: I get the right of refusal on the covers, which means I can go ;LKASDJFL;KASJDFL;ASKDJFL;KAJSDFLK;JADSF if I hate the concept when they first show it to me.

Maggie Stiefvater: Luckily, the SHIVER cover was pretty much what you see now, except the wolf’s head was kind of turned, and originally there were not as many brambles at the bottom. I thought it was excellent.

Read part 1 here.

Read part 2 here.

Read part 3 here.

Keep checking back with OBS because you never know who we might be chatting with next…..