Hello everybody!
Back in 2009, we read, loved and reviewed Give Up The Ghost by Megan Crewe. The book features a character-driven story about a girl who can communicate with ghosts better than with living people. It is a lovely story and we truly enjoyed it so when the author asked us if we were up to run a giveaway to celebrate its release in paperback this month, we were happy to accept.
So here we are, sharing the love!
The Book:
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal YA
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
Publication date First edition 2009/ Paperback: 2011
Paperback 256 pages
Cass McKenna much prefers ghosts over “breathers.” Ghosts are uncomplicated and dependable, and they know the dirt on everybody…and Cass loves dirt. She’s on a mission to expose the dirty secrets of the poseurs in her school.
But when the vice president of the student council discovers her secret, Cass’s whole scheme hangs in the balance. Tim wants her to help him contact his recently deceased mother, and Cass reluctantly agrees.
As Cass becomes increasingly entwined in Tim’s life, she’s surprised to realize he’s not so bad—and he needs help more desperately than anyone else suspects. Maybe it’s time to give the living another chance….
Note: The new paperback edition includes bonus material that wasn’t available with the hardcover, such as a couple of deleted scenes featuring two ghosts who didn’t make the final cut for the finished book.
The Trailer:
The Giveaway:
Courtesy of the author, we are giving away one SIGNED copy of Give Up The Ghost to one lucky winner. The contest is open to EVERYBODY and will run until Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM (PST). In order to enter, all you have to do is leave a comment here. Only ONE comment per person, please! Multiple entries and/or duplicate comments will be automatically disqualified. Good luck!
138 Comments
Rachel
April 13, 2011 at 1:51 amSounds like a cool idea, i can’t wait to read the review
Steffie
April 13, 2011 at 1:52 amThe books sounds really interesting, so I’m happy to take part! 🙂
Thank you very much for providing it! 😀
Ebony McKenna
April 13, 2011 at 1:54 amFantastic, please count me in 😀
Thank you.
jennifer kieves
April 13, 2011 at 2:08 amsounds like a good book to read … when i see a good read i want to start reading it …
slayra
April 13, 2011 at 2:11 amSeems like an interesting book. 😀
BrendaC
April 13, 2011 at 2:24 amlooks really good 🙂
Nikki Egerton
April 13, 2011 at 2:50 amAah, gotta love a giveaway to brighten up a Wednesday morning!
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Stephanie
April 13, 2011 at 3:19 amI’ve been wanting to read this! Please count me in, thanks. 🙂
Lise
April 13, 2011 at 3:42 amsounds like a great book! 😀
Angela
April 13, 2011 at 3:51 amThis seems an exciting read. And thanks!
Katy
April 13, 2011 at 4:02 amThe possibility of winning a prize can get anyone through Humpday.
Two Readers Reviews
April 13, 2011 at 4:30 amThanks for the fab giveaway! 🙂
Soleil
April 13, 2011 at 4:50 amThe book has got some time ago in my sight and not only for its great cover. About a signed copy I would be very happy and so I try just my luck.
Katie
April 13, 2011 at 5:16 amLooks interesting! Thanks for doing the giveaway.
Lucia
April 13, 2011 at 5:24 amI’d love to read the book, sounds really interesting. Thanks for the giveaway and for making it international!
Stacey
April 13, 2011 at 5:25 amI haven’t heard of this one – will definitely give it a shot!
Chachic
April 13, 2011 at 5:30 amThanks for having an international giveaway! This one looks interesting and I’m always willing to try a book recommended by the Smugglers. 🙂
Gerd D.
April 13, 2011 at 5:31 amSounds great, thanks for the giveaway.
Rebecca
April 13, 2011 at 5:32 amI like a giveaway as much as the next gal. Count me in please.
SandyG265
April 13, 2011 at 5:39 amI’d like to read the bonus material.
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Sarah
April 13, 2011 at 5:46 amSounds great, count me in please. And thanks for making it an international giveaway – woo hoo!
Kirsty
April 13, 2011 at 5:53 amCount me in, sounds good. 😯
Anne M Leone
April 13, 2011 at 6:14 amOhhh, been wanting to read this one for a while! Thanks!
Karla Vollkopf
April 13, 2011 at 6:20 amGreat giveaway, thanks for making it international! 😉
I love ghost stories, and this one looks lovely.
kah_cherub at hotmail dot com 😀
srs
April 13, 2011 at 6:29 amI’m a little burned out on YA Paranormal, but your review made it sound interesting so I’d like to give it a shot.
Anonymous
April 13, 2011 at 6:29 amThank you for the international giveaway!
Please count me in.
😆
Maria Cristina Marques
April 13, 2011 at 6:30 amHow silly of me… I forgot to add my name! (LOL) Thank you for the international giveaway!
Please count me in.
bookharlot
April 13, 2011 at 6:36 amsounds like a great read!
Nica Pagtakhan
April 13, 2011 at 6:42 amAwesome giveaway! Count me in!:)
Dana
April 13, 2011 at 6:49 amThanks for the giveaway! It sounds like a great book I’d love a chance to get it 🙂
Kaethe
April 13, 2011 at 6:50 amI love a good ghost story!
Mia
April 13, 2011 at 6:55 amI read this book last year and really liked it.
Linda
April 13, 2011 at 7:01 amWow. Your sneak peek really intrigued me. That’s the good thing about blogs. They whet your appetite for good books.
Helen
April 13, 2011 at 7:13 amLooks really good – count me in.
Kate N (YzhaBella)
April 13, 2011 at 7:31 amCongrats on your success Megan! Thank you for the chance to win!
shayna
April 13, 2011 at 7:35 amOy,I can relate(except for the ghosts:).
Count me in!
Michelle
April 13, 2011 at 7:49 amOooh, I’ve been meaning to read this one for awhile!
Big thanks to the author and to you guys for having such an awesome giveaway! (:
MarieC
April 13, 2011 at 7:56 amSounds great! count me in!
Renee Richardson
April 13, 2011 at 7:56 amI had never heard of this book. This looks like a great read. Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
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blackplume
April 13, 2011 at 7:58 amnice book trailer, makes me more eager to read the book
Stacy
April 13, 2011 at 8:09 amThis has been on my to-read list of awhile. Thanks!
Jessica C.
April 13, 2011 at 8:20 amIt’s sounds like a great read! 😛
Thanks for the opportunity!
jcross719 at yahoo dot com
Andrea Chettle
April 13, 2011 at 8:26 amFantastic giveaway and thanks for making it international!
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Shweta
April 13, 2011 at 8:51 amHave been wanting to read this book…Thanks for making this giveaway international!
Bohemienne
April 13, 2011 at 8:53 amI’m SO glad ghost stories are finally joining their rightful place in the YA paranormal canon. I love a good haunting, and can’t wait to read this book!
Stephanie S
April 13, 2011 at 9:03 amThis looks like an awesome book. Can’t wait to read it.
Laura T
April 13, 2011 at 9:04 amThis is already on my to-read list, thanks for offering the giveaway!
CrystalGB
April 13, 2011 at 9:16 amI would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
jpetroroy
April 13, 2011 at 9:18 amI love Crewe’s blog and this has been on my to-read list for a while! Thanks 🙂
Lauren
April 13, 2011 at 9:31 amCool Story! I would love to read it ~l
Sandy Jay
April 13, 2011 at 9:32 amSounds great. Count me in. Thanks for the giveaway.
Caroline
April 13, 2011 at 9:32 amSounds like the kind of thing the girls in my school will love!
Kearsten LaBrozzi
April 13, 2011 at 10:02 amYA and ghosts? And you the Book Smugglers loved it?! Please sign me up! 🙂
heather
April 13, 2011 at 10:14 amSounds interesting!
Jason Black
April 13, 2011 at 10:31 amOoh! I’ve been enchanted with the idea of this book ever since I heard about it, but somehow, I haven’t yet managed to pick up a copy. Perhaps it was fate making me wait for this giveaway contest!
Jufuzle19
April 13, 2011 at 10:35 amlove the cover!
Alexandra
April 13, 2011 at 11:27 amBooks!
ThisViewOfMine
April 13, 2011 at 11:35 amsounds interesting.
punchdrunkdoc
April 13, 2011 at 11:58 amThis has been on my to-read list since your review – thanks for the giveaway!
Lisa B.
April 13, 2011 at 12:12 pmI actually saw a real ghost when I was 4 years old! I scared the wits out of my mother when I told her about the “glowing man” in the house. Of course, my mom immediately searched the house, but the ghost had vanished. So, no one believed me. But it REALLY happened! There ARE ghosts!
Katie
April 13, 2011 at 12:13 pmLooks interesting! Can’t wait to read it!
Candice J
April 13, 2011 at 12:28 pmThanks for the giveaway! It is always great to hear about new books. Candice
Su
April 13, 2011 at 12:38 pmOooh, yes, please! Thank you for the giveaway. =)
Ash
April 13, 2011 at 12:48 pmsounds good! it would really brighten up my day! 🙂
Donna S
April 13, 2011 at 12:53 pmThanks for the chance!!
Lauren
April 13, 2011 at 1:08 pmWould love to win this one. Great giveaway.
Mel S
April 13, 2011 at 1:22 pmLove the idea in this book! Count me in! 🙂
Kate A
April 13, 2011 at 1:33 pmThanks for the giveaway! I’d love to be entered.
Amanda W
April 13, 2011 at 1:33 pmLooks like a good book!
Carol Thompson
April 13, 2011 at 1:56 pmThis sounds lilke a fun read so please enter me in the giveaway.
Thanks.
Carol T
buddytho {at} gmail DOT com
spicelux
April 13, 2011 at 1:56 pmJust curious if one must read this book in “a certain slant of light”? Boo!
Scribe Kira
April 13, 2011 at 2:02 pmlove the trailer and the cover!!!! book sounds awesome!!!! thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=o)
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Kate
April 13, 2011 at 2:12 pmThis books sounds interesting 🙂 I really want to read it!
Josephine
April 13, 2011 at 2:16 pmDeleted scenes in a book, and book trailers? They’re becoming movies!
Alina Neganova
April 13, 2011 at 2:18 pmI love books!
Arhcadia
April 13, 2011 at 2:19 pmSounds interesting. Count me in!
Thx
Alwyn
April 13, 2011 at 2:32 pmI would love to win a copy of this book!
elaing8
April 13, 2011 at 3:10 pmI’d love to win this.Please count me in
Megan
April 13, 2011 at 3:41 pmThis is a great contest! I hope I win!
Kathleen Brown
April 13, 2011 at 3:51 pmI read an excerpt from this before it came out and made a mental note to pick it up after it’s release…. and then promptly forgot. Thanks for holding the giveaway 🙂
Amy C
April 13, 2011 at 5:32 pmThe cover is lovely; it’s very eye-catching. 🙂
Becky
April 13, 2011 at 5:35 pmNice giveaway! Count me in!
Victoria Zumbrum
April 13, 2011 at 5:46 pmPlease enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com
Iyana
April 13, 2011 at 5:48 pmThis book looks amazing!!!!seems like a must read!!!! 😉
Jill
April 13, 2011 at 5:49 pmSounds intriguing. I’d be interested to read it.
Patti W
April 13, 2011 at 6:13 pmI haven’t read YA in awhile. This sounds like a good book to start reading them again.
Ellie
April 13, 2011 at 6:21 pmThanks for the giveaway!! Hope I win! 😀
Lucia Hua
April 13, 2011 at 6:36 pmI love the cover of this! Book looks really good. 🙂
Bethie
April 13, 2011 at 6:55 pmThanks for the giveaway. Please count me in.
JenM
April 13, 2011 at 7:28 pmI must have missed this one the first time around, but I love books with characters that see ghosts, so I’d love to win it and I’m adding it to my wishlist.
Courtney
April 13, 2011 at 7:49 pmSounds good, count me in!
Sophie
April 13, 2011 at 7:52 pmGreat Giveaway. Reminds me of Meg Cabot’s Mediator series. Please, please choose me! I’ve never won anything before. Please, please, please choose me. Thanks!
ritu
April 13, 2011 at 7:56 pmGhosts in the book? Ok, I want. Please enter me in the giveaway!
Kaylyn
April 13, 2011 at 7:57 pmOo I just read a book where one of the characters can see ghosts. I think its good! It’s called the GHOST AND THE GOTH. This one sounds good too 😀 I hope I win 😛
Isabel Fine
April 13, 2011 at 8:02 pmThis sounds great!
Llehn
April 13, 2011 at 8:05 pmI’d love to play please.
Beverly
April 13, 2011 at 8:15 pmHmm.. I’ve seen ghost whisperer on tv but I haven’t seen that type of plot in a book before. Thanks for the giveaway! This book sounds like a good read 😀
Jess Tudor
April 13, 2011 at 8:18 pmI had this on my TBR when it came out and it got dropped off it somehow, reminds me to put it back (if I don’t win!) 🙂
Stephanie K.
April 13, 2011 at 9:00 pmBeautiful cover. Sounds like a good read.
Adrienne
April 13, 2011 at 10:10 pmI saw this book when you reviewed it, added it to my list and my bookstore never did get a copy…count me in and thanks for the give away
mikhaila
April 13, 2011 at 10:40 pmlooks like a good book
Helle M. Larsen
April 14, 2011 at 12:04 amSounds like a really interesting book. 😀
The Book Memoirs (Elle)
April 14, 2011 at 12:21 amThanks for yet another fabby giveaway! 😀
I have a copy of the paperback release ordered (the cover is gorgeous) but I’d love to have it signed.
Audra Holtwick
April 14, 2011 at 12:44 amGreat Story- I need anew paperback—— me luvs to smell the printed word!!!!!!!http://www.thebooksmugglers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif
Archee
April 14, 2011 at 2:20 am*waves hands wildly in the air* Pick me! Pick me! Not only does this book sound quirky and cool, it’s the best possible way to procrastinate.
whitewolfreads
April 14, 2011 at 2:40 amThis looks interesting. I definitely want to check this series out. Thanks for the giveaway!
Franki
April 14, 2011 at 2:46 amThis book sounds really good! I especially like the mysterious Tim.
mary
April 14, 2011 at 2:49 amLooks interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Nicole
April 14, 2011 at 3:44 amOoh, paperback! So much less injury to my chest 😉
Hannah
April 14, 2011 at 3:58 amOoooh I’m suddenly struck with a horrible feeling of guilt – totally meant to buy this when it came out but I became distracted by some other shiny book and it slipped my mind entirely. Thanks so much for bringing it back to my attention, and for holding the giveaway! 😀
Maureen
April 14, 2011 at 4:17 amIt looks like an interesting story.
Robi
April 14, 2011 at 4:55 amThis sounds like a very good book.
Bonnie
April 14, 2011 at 5:31 amThe book sounds great!
Carol Wong
April 14, 2011 at 5:32 amBeautiful cover and the story sounds great. Thank you for this giveaway.
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
Elly
April 14, 2011 at 6:50 amThat’s really very interesting. I haven’t read stories with ghosts in it for a while now. 😀
jennifer
April 14, 2011 at 7:18 amthis kinda remind me of another book… but it still sound great
Aishah Ali
April 14, 2011 at 7:49 amthis really was a great book. love to have it on my shelf.
Rin
April 14, 2011 at 8:02 amLooks like fun 🙂
mariska
April 14, 2011 at 8:10 amWant this book !
Anita Yancey
April 14, 2011 at 8:49 amI love books about ghosts. Would really enjoy reading Cass and Tim’s story. Please enter me. Thanks!
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Dovile
April 14, 2011 at 8:59 amThanks for making this open internationally!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
vickyvak
April 14, 2011 at 9:09 amI’d love to win this book.Sounds really interesting!
vicky.vak8(at)gmail.com
Kirsten Alexandra Merritt
April 14, 2011 at 9:11 amwow. love the story of this book. would love to win 😀 thanks for the giveaway!
Melanie S.
April 14, 2011 at 10:29 amoh my, please please count me in! I’ve heard great things about the book and it’s already on my wishlist – I would absolutely love to read it 🙂
greetings, Melanie
booksforalleternity at gmail dot com
Maria S (pronounced Mariah)
April 14, 2011 at 10:34 amGotta love a good ghost book! There aren’t that many out there that center on ghosts.
Thank you! mmafsmith(at)gmail(dot)com
Rachael L
April 14, 2011 at 11:51 amSounds like a fun read! Thanks for the giveaway 😀
Emilia W
April 14, 2011 at 2:36 pmI’m interested in the giveaway! Thanks!
Pippi55
April 14, 2011 at 6:27 pmI’d love to read the book. =)
Jen B.
April 14, 2011 at 7:12 pmWow, so many comments! I am always looking for new YA to share with my kids. This looks like a fun read.
Kathryn
April 15, 2011 at 5:42 amThis book sounds really good 🙂 I hope I win!
brit
April 15, 2011 at 8:48 amthis book looks good, thanks for the heads up
Alita
April 15, 2011 at 12:21 pmI’d love to win a copy of this book! I’ve heard such great things about it.
Carol M
April 15, 2011 at 12:38 pmThis sounds like a book I would really enjoy! Thank you for the giveaway!
lara
April 15, 2011 at 2:16 pmThis looks really good. COunt me in!
CC
April 15, 2011 at 11:59 pmAren’t we all a little afraid of living? Would love to have this book!
Ionescu Laura
April 16, 2011 at 10:20 amI heard so many good things about this book that I just need to read it somehow!Amaizing contest!Awesome prize!Finally a story about FRIENDSHIP! 😀
Nicole
April 16, 2011 at 1:44 pmI always wanted this book.
Tatiana C.
April 16, 2011 at 6:41 pmAnother great giveaway!