Best I've Read 2011 Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
I LOVE Libba Bray's writing. Going Bovine was one of my favorite reads last year, so it was no surprise to me that I loved Beauty Queens. Libba's writing and these girls are sure to keep you entertained.
The fifty contestants in the Miss Teen Dream pageant thought this was going to be a fun trip to the beach, where they could parade in their state-appropriate costumes and compete in front of the cameras. But sadly, their airplane had another idea, crashing on a desert island and leaving the survivors stranded with little food, little water, and practically no eyeliner.
What's a beauty queen to do? Continue to practice for the talent portion of the program - or wrestle snakes to the ground? Get a perfect tan - or learn to run wild? And what should happen when the sexy pirates show up?
Welcome to the heart of non-exfoliated darkness. Your tour guide? None other than Libba Bray, the hilarious, sensational, Printz Award-winning author of A Great and Terrible Beauty and Going Bovine. The result is a novel that will make you laugh, make you think, and make you never see beauty the same way again.
What's a beauty queen to do? Continue to practice for the talent portion of the program - or wrestle snakes to the ground? Get a perfect tan - or learn to run wild? And what should happen when the sexy pirates show up?
Welcome to the heart of non-exfoliated darkness. Your tour guide? None other than Libba Bray, the hilarious, sensational, Printz Award-winning author of A Great and Terrible Beauty and Going Bovine. The result is a novel that will make you laugh, make you think, and make you never see beauty the same way again.
Now for the giveaway details! We have one SIGNED copy of Beauty Queens to offer up to our followers. Want it?
* You must be a Reading Lark follower
* You must be 13+ years old
* You must be a US Resident - No PO Boxes
* You must fill out the Beauty Queens Giveaway form!
* Leaving a comment on this post will earn you +3 entries into the giveaway.
One winner will be chosen. The contest runs from December 12-20.
Libba Bray is a boss, I absolutely loved her his fic series:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the video! I've seen others reading this on Goodreads, but never really stopped to read the description. Now I am intrigued! Thank you for the excellent review (I sneaked over and read that) and this giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteLove Libba Bray SO, SO much! : ) Haven't read this one yet, so this sounds like a perfect opportunity!
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G.C.
Thanks for the giveaway! I've been after a copy of this book since last spring and would love to finally win one - Libba Bray is one of my favorite authors.
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LOL! This sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the giveaway chance - would love to have this one ;-)
Gena Robertson
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I've heard a lot about this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCool! I've read some great reviews for this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteOmg - I've been wanting to read Beauty Queens so much!! It's got all the elements I love in a book: snarky, survival, etc! Thank you so much for such a terrific giveaway, I'm really crossing my fingers for this one lol :D
I love Libba Bray...she is amazing and super funny in real life. I was literally rolling on the floor laughing when I met her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! This one has been on my to-read-list since before it was published. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI love Libba Bray, she's so hilarious and I love her books. I've been meaning to read this one, so I'm moving it up on my TBR list. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this book but I would love to.
ReplyDeleteThank you a ton for this giveaway. I listened to this book but I would love to read it, too :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen Beauty Queens around a lot.. Haven't really looked into it. It looks good! Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I absolutely love anything that Libba Bray attempts to write and I've heard nothing but great things about this book. Thank you, so much for being so generous in this giveaway! :)
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Suz @ A Soul Unsung
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Thank you so much for this super awesome opportunity! I've heard several wonderful things about this novel.
ReplyDeleteThe giveaway is much appreciated! :)
Amy
I was a little hesitant whether this book would be something that I would enjoy but after reading more about it I think it sounds like a fun read. So thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletePam
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I've heard great things about this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thanks for the giveaway! beofgoodcheer85 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! thanks for the chance:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway! I love Libba Bray's writing b/c she's just hilarious and awesome!
ReplyDeleteChen Chang
Thanks so much fir this giveaway! I've heard such amazing things about this book! I love the cover
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like a fun read! Thanks for the giveaway (:
ReplyDelete-Sophia L.
Beauty Queens is definitely my favorite book this year. I devoured it in about one sitting and wanted to start reading it again right away. With biting satire, humor, and fun characters, not to mention the outside the box approach to storytelling, this is one of my favorite books ever! Thank you so much for offering this giveaway. This is definitely a book to own!
ReplyDeleteLibba Bray! She's genius! And hilarious! I'm still giggling from the video. Definitely belongs on the BIR list. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY want to read this! Thank you for the opportunity to win. :)
ReplyDeleteI still want to read this book. I just haven't had a chance yet!
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