The New Year is here for some of us (and for others it’s just around the corner) so now is a good time for some reflection and a new start or two. I’ve started the Health & Fitness Read It, Live It, Blog It Challenge to get myself to apply to my life what I read in books (those posts are on Fridays and anyone is free to join). But what if *gasp* you don’t have a book to work from? Never fear, Hachette has put together a box of eight books to get you started and is letting me play book fairy to five people living in the US or Canada (next month I have a worldwide giveaway for the rest of you).
The books Hachette is giving away are listed below. You can click on the title to go check out the book on Hachette’s site. Scroll down past the books to see all the fine print about entering the giveaway (sorry, gotta have it).
New Year, New You Book Pack
Love in 90 Days by Diana Kirschner
Walking in Your Own Shoes by Robert Anthony Schuller
The Power of Who by Bob Beaudine
God is My Coach by Larry Julian
Do-It-Yourself Hedge Funds by Wayne Weddington
8 Steps to Create The Life You Want by Creflo Dollar
Going Gray by Anne Kreamer
This is the Year You Write Your Novel by Walter Mosley
That’ll keep you busy! I’ll be reviewing The Power of Who soon (tomorrow I hope, but I’ve learned not to make promises like that).
Scroll down, down, down for how to enter. 
Giveaway Details
Eligibility
- Open to residents of the United States and Canada. Sorry, you must have a street address (no P.O. boxes) to enter. Shipping courtesy of Hachette Book Group. I do have a worldwide giveaway coming up in February for this book for those who aren’t eligible for this one.
- You must be contactable. If I can’t reach you, you can’t win. As long as you provide a valid e-mail in the e-mail field when you fill out the comment form, you’re okay.
The Book
The winners will each receive an 8-book pack of the books listed above courtesy of Hachette.
How to Enter
There are a number of ways to enter, depending on how many entries you want. The list only looks long. You can do only #1 and be done. The extra ways to enter just increase your chances of winning (pick any or none of them or come back later and do more of them):
- Post a comment on this post saying that you want to be entered (1 entry). Any comment you make on this thread that makes it clear you’re entering the giveaway qualifies, so no need to make a separate comment just to collect this entry if you are doing any of the others). If you want more entries, keep reading. If one’s enough for you, thanks for coming by and don’t forget to check out the other freebies on the site or browse the reviews.
- Help me keep in touch:
- Subscribe to my RSS feed in a reader OR by e-mail (no need to do both) and tell me in your comment (2 entries). If you are already a subscriber let me know and I’ll give you the entries too.
- Follow me on Twitter (1 entry). If you already follow me on Twitter, remind me when you post and I’ll give you the entries too.
- Help me publicize this giveaway:
- Blog about this giveaway and link back here OR link to this giveaway on your blog sidebar (3 entries).
- For a few more entries, tell me about New Year’s resolutions:
- Do you make New Year’s resolutions? (Yes/No –1 entry)
- Why do you or don’t you make resolutions? (1 entry)
- What are your goals (resolutions or not) for 2009? (1 entry for each goal up to a maximum of 3 entries)
PLEASE NOTE: IF you can get all your entries in on one comment it would be appreciated. I don’t mind if you come back later or another day to add more, but please don’t make a separate comment for each entry unless you really need to (some blogs ask you to post separately for each entry, but I don’t!).
Deadlines
This giveaway has 5 prize packs of 8 books each so there are several closing dates (ALL entries count for ALL draws):
On January 20, 2009 I will draw up to 2 winners based on the number of unique entries on January 19 at 9:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. If there are at least 15 unique entries I’ll draw one winner/at least 30 unique entries I’ll draw two winners.
On January 27, 2009 I will draw up to 2 winners (or more if the weren’t enough unique entries the previous week) based on the number of unique entries on January 26, 2009 at 9:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. If there are at least 45 unique entries by this time I’ll draw one more winner/if there at least 60 unique entries by this time I’ll draw two winners.
On January 31, 2009 I will award the last pack of books if there is a minimum of 100 entries at that point (not enough entries, then no giveaway so don’t forget to tell others to come on over and enter!).
The winners will be announced and e-mailed the day after the drawings (unless I’m swamped, but I’ll try not to be). If the winners don’t reply to the e-mail notification within 72 hours, new winners will be drawn.
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148 Comments
I love books. . .especially self-help books. I need all the help I can get. thanks for the contest.
Please enter me in the giveaway!
Yes, I do make resolutions.
Because the new year is a time to reflect and redirect and think about priorities.
Resolution #1 – Lose at least 12 pounds, one per month. I really should lose all 20 I gained back after quitting WW, but one a month sounds like a goal.
Resolution #2 – Get my office cleaned out and organized so I am not so easily distracted. Oh, and my closets. Give the good clothes to someone who can use and love them.
Resolution #3 – Write a book. I am going to start on February 9th and write at least 3 pages a day on weekdays. I should have a book by summer. Yippee! I could read that Walter Mosley book to get me going….
Thanks for the contest. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions because I have found that they are no easier to keep than any other resolution. I am trying to take my own bags when I shop this year and to eat better though.
I would enjoy these books and would love to win. Thanks.
Please enter me! This is a great giveaway package~thanks!
* Do you make New Year’s resolutions? (Yes/No –1 entry) not anymore
* Why do you or don’t you make resolutions? (1 entry) it was too hard to really follow through with them
* What are your goals (resolutions or not) for 2009? (1 entry for each goal up to a maximum of 3 entries) I would like to eat heathier, walk more, and get more organized
Thank you!
I would like to be entered in the book giveaway. Winning books would be a great treat. Many thanks.
I would love to win this prize.
Please enter me in the contest……
1. Yes, I make a resolution or two each year.
2. Don’t make many because they are too hard to keep.
3. a. to spend more time with my childresn, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
b. get more exercise (bought a Wii-Fit)
c. get rid of the clutter in my house (one room at a time makes it more doable)
I would love to win those books.Pleeeeaaaasssseeee!
Hey there, I’d like to entered for this – and I already have you subscribed in my Google Reader. As for your questions.. I make resolutions, though more as a tradition than anything else. I’d like to learn to cook new meals; learn to crochet again, and make a blanket or something; be more patient with my mother, who drives me absolutely crazy at times. Cooking would be a big plus overall though, lol.
I used to make resolutions. I also realized they were too broad and never came to fruition. So now I try to make goals and hopefully something doable – organize my books, read more books, spend less time on the computer
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i’d love to win!
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Please enter me in your contest.
I don’t make “resolutions” anymor, because I found them tedious
That being said, however, I most certainly do set goals for myself throughout the year.
This year is no exception, so, I am:
(1) living a much healthier lifestyle, (2) making peace with some old demons, and, (3) becoming more organized.
I signed up for the newsletter.
Thanks!
I hope I win.
My resolution is to read more
Steve
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Reading is great so is free books
iwould like to try to change my life for the better. please let me win
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Please enter me in your giveaway. I already follow you on Twitter. Yes, I do make New Year’s resolutions. This year, I resolve to get an agent for my novel, or at least get my novel out to as many agents as necessary.
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You convinced me (on twitter) — I’d like to enter.
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I would like to be entered in your contest…I think it is very nice to be afforded the chance to win these books!!!
I do make New Year’s Resolutions.
I usually keep my resolutions!
My resolutions for this year are to read more books and a greater variety of them even though I read a tremendous lot already!!! =0)
I would like to enter the giveaway.
I follow you on twitter, username: lillygustavus
My resolutions:
1. concentrate more on my spiritual side of life
2. be more career oriented and work on expanding my freelancing in translating and interpreting
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I also subscribed to your RSS feed in MyYahoo reader.
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I would like to be entered.
I subscribe to your rss feed and follow you on twitter.
For a few more entries, tell me about New Year’s resolutions:
I make New Year’s resolutions
It gives me chalenges to work towards
My resolutions are to be the best mom and wife I can be and make lots of friends
A reader can never have a large enough library. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.
I’d love a chance to win this very generous giveaway!
I promoted your giveaway on Luck Happens: http://www.luck-happens.com/january-26.html.
Please enter me in the New Year, New You Book Pack Giveaway. Thank you for such a great selection of books in this giveaway.
I have signed to subscribe.
I used to make resolutions all the time.
I felt there was a need or needs to change.
Now I set goals, but try to be more realistic and break them up into more achievable parts. This year I am sorting through my belongings with the goal of paring down in order to free up more space in my house to be able to avail my time and house space to others – and to feel the Lord’s spirit. I will sell the excess things to earn some much needed cash too.
I also want to communicate by letter with my family members on a more regular basis.
I also want to be more diligent about studying the scriptures and getting closer to God.
Thank you.
looks like a great set of books
Please enter me in the New Year, New You Book Pack Giveaway
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Yes, please enter me!
I did not make any resolutions to avoid resolution guilt but I did make “plans” that I have been working on.
1. To eat a healthier diet
2. To finish off every book on my “unread” shelves
3. To clean out all unnecessary junk in the house
4. To load all CDs onto my iPod
That’s been the majority of it. So far so good!
I’d love to win and read these books – I love reading so much. Thank you for the opportunity.
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions because I’ve never been able to succeed at them. It seems the more I concentrate on trying, the more I fail.
In 2009, I want to better control my finances and continue to lose weight no matter how slow (definitely not gain any back).
I’d love to read these books – enter me, please!
Follow you on twitter.
I made some NY resolutions.
I like to start a new year afresh – that is why I make resolutions for some positive change in my life.
I’d love to be entered. Thanks for the giveaway! (1)
I subscribed via reader using the same email (2)
I follow you on Twitter–luckytoddler (1)
Yes, I make New Year resolutions (1)
Because I do it every year (1)
My goals for 2009 are to lose at least 10 pounds, to get a new job, and to buy a new car (3).
Hey, I’d love to be entered! I’m already a subscriber and (as you know) I follow you on Twitter!
Count me in! I’m also following you on Twitter – callmeabookworm
Thanks!
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I would love to win these nice books. What a great giveaway! They sound very interesting.
I would love to be entered in this draw. Thanks.
I would love to win this set of books.
I usually do not make New Year’s resolutions because I always set unattainable goals. It doesn’t keep me from wishing that a cure could be found for systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. I am a teacher who really wants to keep teaching but may have to face retirement because of the advancement of these auto immune diseases.
I am a subscriber & love books..
Happy new Year..
Am a subscriber – love books
Happy New YEar
My goals for this year are to survive this year, keep a job, pay my bills and most especially love my family
i would like to be entered, thank you!
I would like to enter. I recently made a New Year’s resolution to WRITE everyday. I think “This Year You Write Your Novel” by Walter Mosley, would be a great book to read, I even took a peek at it and I loved what I read.
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