Reviews of books you won from First Reads

[amber]

If you've won a First Reads book you really enjoyed please post about it in this thread.

[Sheila]

oh there is a quite a bit of reviews of the books that I have won.

[Shannon]

Easy! Daynight. I entered thinking the book may be interesting and I fell in love with it. My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Ruthie]

Just finished an ARC copy I won - "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simson and I loved it. Nothing too deep, but funny, entertaining and thought provoking. Should make a great movie! A bit of a mash up of Big Bang Theory and Bridget Jones' Diary. They should have released it in the USA in the Spring, it would have been a very popular beach/vacation book!

[Sheila]

Won there has been quite a bit of books that I have won. I guess it's time for me to post them here.

[Sheila]

The Almond Tree will be posting the review of the book

[Sheila]

The Almond TreeThis book makes it look at your life at a different way if your life is bad than it can get worse. But the person made a scholarship to try and help the people in other countries to get the children a college education that they deserve. I'm sure that they will get all of the kids out of the bad countries eventually. Made me cry while reading the book knowing that there is always bad people around.

have donated this book to the local cancer center. won this book from the goodreads first read giveaway site.

[Sheila]

I was just posting my reviews where the reviews were going to be.

[Moon]

Ok.... I am just going to post reviews I have done of my favorites ... https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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These are some of my favorites so far.... got a phone call from my BFF so I will post more in a bit :) Hugs :)

[Jessica]

If you like Young Adult fiction, then Sucker Literary Magazine volume 1 is a great collection of young adult short stories.

[Jennifer]

I just received How to Sweet-Talk a Shark: Strategies and Stories from a Master Negotiator as a First Read and loved it! I highly recommend it. (my full receive is posted on the book's page.)

[Denise]

Won a copy of Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner from the First Reads Giveaways. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. If you love mystery/thrillers and have not read her books I definitely recommend picking this one up. I am now a fan.

Here is the link to my full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Touch & Go

[Kristen]

I won a copy of Inga's Zigzags ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ) and it was fabulous. Here's my review.





4.5 Stars

I loved this book!

First, I would like to say that I was very happy to receive a free copy from the author from the First Reads program on Goodreads. Vica Miller has proved with her first novel that she is a fantastic writer. Inga's Zigzags was a beautifully written, exciting story of a young Russian woman finding herself through her lovers, friends, job and her homes in both New York and Russia. The novel had a ton of heart and was at times very seductive. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone. I look forward to future releases from Vica Miller.

[Andrea]

amber wrote: "If you've won a First Reads book you really enjoyed please post about it in this thread."

Hi...there are too many reviewed over the past year or so. Just finished Rossiter's Under a Summer Sky.that was great

[Ruthie]

2 years with no wins! Starting to think there is a conspiracy...LOL

[Kristen]

Ruthie wrote: "2 years with no wins! Starting to think there is a conspiracy...LOL"

Awww. That sucks. Have you been entering the ones that have less people requesting it or just the ones you really want?

[Ruthie]

The ones I really want usually aren't crazy popular - no vampires or sci-fi or romance etc. I have no interest in books I know I don't really want to read - no point in killing any more trees for no reason! Thankfully I do well on other sites where I get books for reviews...just think there is something wrong with how Goodreads awards the free books!

[Kathryn]

Whats the right speed for reviewing first read wins? I think its rude to wait too long, but I'm in the middle of a rather long book at the moment and I want to finish it before moving on to my won books.

[Andrea]

Kathryn wrote: "Whats the right speed for reviewing first read wins? I think its rude to wait too long, but I'm in the middle of a rather long book at the moment and I want to finish it before moving on to my wo..."

I have found that a book that takes a long time to read either needs setting aside or keep posting progress. Just reviewed on of those....and am working on another serious one I feel is taking forever as well

[Andrea]

Ruthie wrote: "The ones I really want usually aren't crazy popular - no vampires or sci-fi or romance etc. I have no interest in books I know I don't really want to read - no point in killing any more trees for n..."

Hey, I might be naive, but I want to belive the algorythmic choice- akin to rafflecopter- is the best thing they have. I also do believe that "flaunting" a "wins" shelf DOES catch the eye if those that run that bingo cage

[Kathryn]

I also do believe that "flaunting" a "wins" shelf DOES catch the eye if those that run that bingo cage

Do you think this is good or bad? They do suggest having a first reads shelf.

[Andrea]

Since I started posting it almost from first giveaway, it seems to catch some eagle eye...

BTW, I won a lovely copy of Sarah Bird's Above the East China Sea, and, IMHO, it was so disturbing as to choose to stop reading 1/3 through, and post same (just in case someone feels all I do are "GOOD" reviews

[Anna]

I won 'Hide and Seek' by P.S Brown a few months. You can find my review here:

Hide and Seek by P.S. Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


***I won this book in a goodreads giveaway and was very excited when I received my copy. Many thanks to the author for hosting this giveaway***

What a great read, I couldn't put this book down. It is one of those books which keeps you turning the pages - a real page turner. The story is fast paced and excellent, with lots of action. Each chapter ends with a final sentence which keeps you reading more. I couldn't put it down till I finished and what a shocking unexpected ending it was. Everything is explained and nothing is left out, so you won't be disappointed.

The only parts I disliked were the chasing scenes which are not to my taste. However, they added to the storyline very well. The little list of the Excellent Eight at the start of the book is an added bonus as you can easily forget who they are or if a certain character is part of the group.

Overall it was a well constructed story and a must read if you are a person who enjoys psychological thrillers. It will definitely not disappoint you.

I will be keeping my eye out for other new releases from this author.

PS. Many thanks to the author for signing my copy of the book which I won.



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It was a great read, I highly recommend this book if you like psychological thrillers.

[Jody]

I don't think there has been much I've won and not enjoyed so far. Books I never would have taken home at the library, have turned out to be real gems. Goodreads is fantastic for expanding your reading choices! I'm reading a few I've won at the moment, so check out my 'currently reading' for more info!

[Sheetal]

This is one of the first read books I really enjoyed-
The Exiled Prince 5 stars to it.

I regretted procastinating reading it but enjoyed it a lot.Destiny's Flower

I really poignant narrative.Brought tears to my eyes.Tears of Jhelum

[Sucheta]

I won this one. It is worth a read. Love the narrative and the humor. The review is here -

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sucheta]

Jody wrote: "I don't think there has been much I've won and not enjoyed so far. Books I never would have taken home at the library, have turned out to be real gems. Goodreads is fantastic for expanding your rea..."

I agree :)

[Paula]

Grace has a sister with Down Syndrome whom she loves dearly. She has not found the right man who will take on the responsibility of Millie until now. When Jack offers to dance with Millie in the midst of a group of people, Grace is smitten. Jack is the perfect gentleman and when he asks Grace to marry him, she couldn't be happier.

Now on her wedding night, she wonders what she has gotten herself and Millie into.

I got this book free to read and review. I'm very glad to do it, this is quite the page turner. I'm looking forward to more of B. A. Paris.

[Daniela]

Eight Jagged Loops I loved it... you need some patience... the end is very rewarding... :)