Happy Halloween and a Giveaway
Oct 30
This year Halloween snuck up on me. One day it was early August, and the next it’s time for ghouls, goblins and ghosts. It’s time to stock up on the good candy so the trick-or-treaters don’t egg my front door. It’s time to move some of my favorite spooky reads to the top of my reading pile.
Because Halloween only comes once a year. And as it’s my favorite non-Holiday here in the U.S. it’s one that I like to celebrate. In my own way. By reading chilling tales of horror. And by watching movies through my caged fingers, because I couldn’t possibly watch them without that protective shield.
I also prefer when Halloween falls on a Sunday. Because that means I can sit through the hours-long movie marathon on AMC. But as tomorrow is a work day – yes I’m posting this just a few hours early – I won’t get the true screamfest experience I love.
But I shall not let that deter me from my enjoyment of the day. Who says I can’t be productive with the sounds of John Carpenter’s haunting Halloween score in the background? Who says I’ll be distracted by Jamie Lee Curtis’ blood-curdling screams? Definitely not I!
Of course, if Ichabod Crane were to meet up with the Headless Horseman then all bets are off. Because The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is still the most frightful tale I’ve ever read and one that’s given me more nightmares than any other story.
Anyway….
If you couldn’t tell that I was a fan of All Hallow’s Eve before now, you can probably guess by the way I’ve dressed up my blog. Or by this amazing custom graphic I purchased from Parajunkee Design.
And in the spirit of Halloween – yes there’s a spirit of Halloween – I thought I’d host a giveaway. I promise it’s no trick, just a treat.
And while these may not be the scariest of tales – I’m restricting this to young adult reads only – they are most definitely books that I call treats.
The Giveaway
What’s up for grabs:
A book of your choice from the six books above to TWO winners.
The deets:
1. One entry per household.
2. There will be TWO winners.
3. You must be 13 or older.
4. Giveaway is International.
5. Contest ends on Wednesday, October 31st at 9:01 p.m. Pacific.
6. Winners will be chosen by Random.org through Rafflecopter and announced on October 31st in this post.
7. Winners will have 48 hours after notification to respond with their details.
There is no requirement to like or follow. But if you’d like to spread the word that would be awesome!
To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form:
I love reading on Halloween. I always walk around when the kids are out and about so that I can see all of the decorated houses and hear the different sounds of Halloween. I really wish that I lived on the east coast so that I could experience the crunchy leaves and different colors. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the Competition, Happy Halloween!!
I just LOVE Halloween, favorite non-holiday as well. As for reading scary books, and watching scary movies? It is the best thing ever. One reason October is my favorite month. Happy Halloween! & Thanks for the giveaway!
I too love Halloween and was raised watching all things that go bump in the night! The book that probably freaked me out the most was The Hideaway by Dean Koontz. I read that while I was in high school and it totally freaked me out! Thanks for spreading the Halloween cheer, love and spirit!! Trick or Treat!!
Happy Halloween!! And thanks for the giveaway!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Thank you!
Happy Holloween! And thanks for the giveaway!
Great photo and thank you for the giveaway!
Happy Holloween!!!
Cute graphic! I love The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, too. It’s always been one of my favorite spooky stories! Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween, Rachel! Hope you have a terrifying and wicked day
(even if it’s in the middle of the week, sigh).
Happy Halloween!
thabks for the giveaway!
Happy Halloween and thank you for this giveaway!
Happy Halloween! Hopefully you can do something fun tonight!
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween to you too!
Happy Halloween! :
Happy Halloween and thank you for the giveaway
happy halloween everyone
Happy Halloween!
Happy halloween! I hope everyone has fun trick or treating ;D
Happy Halloween!
And thanks for the giveaway
One hour here in GA until the spooks start arriving at the door! I love Halloween! It’s changed a lot over the years, but still, like you said there is still this spirit of Halloween that survives. I hope you have lots of fun this tonight whether you are at a party or just passing out candy to little ghouls. Thank you for the thoughts and this fantastic treat!
Super cute graphic! Happy Halloween! Thanks for the giveaway. I think I would want to win A Touch Morbid!
Great book choices as always, Rachel! And I love your Halloween garb! Thanks and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
love the custom graphics!
Concur with Jackie–the custom graphic is amazing!
Happy Halloween!!