October 15, 2013

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop


It's that time of year again!

For last year's Spooktacular Giveaway Hop, I paid homage to my favorite supernatural character - the vampire. This year, I'm going to be looking closer at a different character. One that, honestly, hasn't compelled me much until recently.

Ghosts



When I started compiling my list of examples of books that feature ghosts prominently, I realized the appear in many more of my favorite stories than I had realized. One of my favorite series - the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost - includes ghosts not as main characters but in a supporting role. Other series, like Jeri Smith-Ready's Shade series puts ghosts in a starring role. Ghosts can be helpful, like in the Charley Davidson series. Or remorseful like in Aprilynne Pike's Life After Theft.

So, for this year's Spooktacular Giveaway Hop, I'm offering any book you like that prominently features ghosts in some way (as long as the Book Depository ships to you).

So, if you're interested, you know what to do! Fill out the Rafflecopter, then keep on hopping!

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107 comments:

Clarissa (Bookadicea) said...

So far I really like Demonglass! I haven't read Anna Dressed in Blood yet.
-RizB.

Unknown said...

I love scary ghosts in books. I'm a big horror fan and loves reading books by Stephen King.

Unknown said...

Maybe Anna Dressed in Blood.

HelloJennyReviews said...

Forevermore by Cindy Miles. I loveeeee that book!

LRAtRandom said...

First Grave would probably be my fav so far

Unknown said...

pet semetary, stephen king

Andreea said...

A German ya book called In dieser ganz besonderen Nacht.

English one: Hereafter by Tara Hudson

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

The first that comes to mind is Meg Cabot's Mediator Series!

Bewitched reader said...

I don’t have a favorite book that features ghosts. I usually stay far away from those types of books. But there is a series I recently found that does have ghosts in it and it sounds so good! So I would say that Downside Ghosts Series by Stacia Kane will be my favorite book that has ghosts featured in it. Cannot wait to read this series!!!

Diana_Dimovska said...

Stephen King's Joyland. Thanks! :)

miki said...

the night huntress series is one of teh series i follow with a ghost but also the hollows series by kim harrison ( Pearce is such a gentleman)... i'm trying to discover more books with them this month so winning a book from my list would be great

thanks!

SarahS. said...

Stephan King's Pet Sematary

Joseph Hawkshaw said...

Any book with paranormal activity is awesome.

Unknown said...

I love Stacia Kane's Downside Ghost series. It is fantastic. Plus I love Terrible. :)

Anonymous said...

The Mediator series!

Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chance to win (And I <3 books with ghosts! xD)

Ruthsic said...

Harry Potter (they have house ghosts!)

DShope said...

I like Ghost by Peter Straub.

vvb32 reads said...

Boo! I started watching season one of The American Horror Story: Murder House and getting hooked onto the ghosts in it.

Cali W. said...

THanks for the giveaway. Hereafter by Tara Hudson. <3

Brittney said...

the shining

Unknown said...

Haven't really read any ghost books....

Unknown said...

The Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong!

Unknown said...

Definitely Anna Dressed in Blood! :D

smiles said...

The only one that comes to mind right now is Victoria Schwab's The Archived. Good book. Dying for book 2!

Isa said...

I love the Darkest Powers trilogy. Thank you for the giveaway and enjoy your day! :)

Unknown said...

Stephan King's Pet Sematary

Think said...

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

Jennifer said...

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Kat said...

The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon was a great ghostly book!
Thanks for the giveaway! :)

Unknown said...

Anna Dressed in Blood. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! :D

deasuluna said...

The Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready :)

mareb said...

The Ghost Hunt manga!

Francis Casabuena said...

Not a favorite. But I enjoy Dead Is a State of Mind by Marlene Perez. It's not a creepy book but I guess that's ok.

Ashley E said...

Hainted by Jordan L. Hawkes is awesome.

Suz said...

I'd have to say Pet Sematary by Stephen King! Thanks for this amazing giveaway - I would love to win!

Suz Reads

GL Tomas said...

So far, I've read many that featured ghosts as small characters, but Anna Dressed in Blood was the only one with a ghost as a main character. BTW new follower via GFC. Hope you find time to hop on over to Twinja Book Reviews

Kathleen said...

I think Help for the Haunted: A Novel by John Searles is a good read. I'm always stumped when a giveaway asks for a favorite book. I read SO MANY, it's always hard to come up with just one on the spur of the moment, especially when I'm doing a hop and I want to be honest, original, and QUICK.. =) Thanks so much for the giveaway!

It's a Clements thing said...

The Shining

Maria Medeiros said...

Well right now I'm reading stephen kings doctor sleep...so far I love it! Scary ghosts !!

Maureen said...

My favorite is The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley.

Unknown said...

I'm a huge fan of Jeaniene Frosts Night Huntress series so yeah that series and the harley Davidson series both brilliant!

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jmcgaugh said...

Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series

Chenise Jones said...

Anna Dressed in Blood!

Unknown said...

Joe Hill's Heart-Shaped Box features a quite frightening ghost. I loved that book; it's one of my all-time favorites!

Nara said...

I really like The Name of the Star!

Blacky said...

The Shining :D

Sofia said...

I haven't read many ghost stories but really liked "The Unquiet" by Jeannine Grasse.

Jo's Daughter said...

Any one of Cindy Miles, it's ghosts and romance wrapped in a fun and light packet :D

karin said...

anna dressed in blood

Jillyn said...

Girl of Nightmares, for sure.

Lisa Mandina said...

Right now probably Anna Dressed in Blood.

Videoclimber said...

Bag of Bones

Unknown said...

Just the books of Stephen King. so far, for me, they are the coolest and scariest book. :)
Thanks for the giveaway. ;)

Janhvi said...

Anna Dressed in Blood

Unknown said...

The Restorer.
Thanks for the chance!

Unknown said...

Anything by Stephen King :)

Jeann @ Happy Indulgence said...

Definitely Anna Dressed in Blood!

AshleighSwerdfeger said...

JR Ward's series- The BDB?lo She is a pretty awesome doctor and is technically a ghost lol.

Chantelle said...

I reallly liked the Bone Season!

Unknown said...

All Stephen King's books.

Thanks for this giveaway :)

Unknown said...

I love Stephen Kings novels.

F. Juni Ismarianto said...

The Mediator series by Meg Cabot.

Library Lady said...

The Charley Davidson series is definitely my fave series with ghosts!!!

D.E. Malone said...

I just finished reading Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. Loved it!

Yuska said...

Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill.
That ghost raelly appeared in my dream.

Jamie E. said...

Sadly my ghost books are lacking. this is my chance to read one :)

Unknown said...

So far, my favourite is The Shining by Stephen King. But I've just bought Anna Dressed in Blood and I'm so excited!

Unknown said...

Scary School For Northern Frights by Derek The Ghost is one we want to read- as far as already read - I would say Stephen King Books are always scary and I think Christine with the ghost in the car was scary...

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Unknown said...

The Downside Ghosts series by Stacia Kane, the Dark London series by Caitlin Kittredge and the Alex Craft series by Kalayna Price.

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com

Kristia said...

The Graveyard Queen series by Amanda Stevens. Thank you for the giveaway :)

Unknown said...

Anna Dressed in Blood! Thanks for the giveaway! :D

meryvamp said...

I don't know. I haven't read many with ghosts. I think The Hollow series has a ghost if I remember correctly. Thanks for the giveaway!

Elizabeth said...

I haven't read many with ghosts, but currently on my to-read list is The Phantom of the Opera. Thanks for the giveaway!

Stormy Vixen said...

I like Lyn Benedict's series. Thanks for sharing the hop and the giveaway. evamillien at gmail dot com

Bube said...

For now I don't have favorite book with ghosts :D

Natasha said...

All The Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn is one of my favorites.
Thanks for the chance to win!

♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ said...

Anna Dressed in Blood
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Ashfa said...

Anna Dressed in Blood.

Maidenveil said...

anna dressed in blood.

Unknown said...

The Lisa Kleypas Friday Harbor series

Unknown said...

wow that hard i read them all the time

Wendy Mastin said...

Pet Semetary by Stephen King

Unknown said...

I really really liked Anna Dressed in Blood!

Meghan said...

The Black Dagger Brotherhood series has a ghost character. I love that series!

Unknown said...

Anna dressed in blood

Unknown said...

Hex Hall Thanks!!

amanda whitley said...

Anna dressed in blood, love ghost stories

Perava said...

Penmort Castle by Kristen Ashley :)

Unknown said...

I can't really remember a ghost book that I've read :(

Why Not? Because I Said So! said...

Harry Potter books! LOL! I don't read a lot with ghosts.

Jolene and Family said...

Stacey Kennedy's Frostbite series

Sarika Patkotwar said...

Anna Dressed In Blood for sure! Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

The Meditator Series by Meg Cabot. Those were really good!

Wendy said...

I love any and all Darynda Jones books. Also, I just listened to a Jennifer Lynn Barnes book series that ended up having ghosts in the last book of the series..Great series! (Raised by Wolves)

Unknown said...

In the Shadow of Blackbirds was pretty good! Thanks!

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

Haven't read books with a ghost in center stage so I'll say the Harry Potter series as they have lots! Thanks!

Krista said...

Definitely the Downside Ghosts series!

Unknown said...

I haven't read it but I hear Anna Dressed in Blood is good! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

_Sandra_ said...

Anna Dressed in Blood & Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake and Pet Sematary by Stephen King.
Thanks for a giveaway! :)

Unknown said...

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger was pretty good. I've read alot of ghosts ones but can't really think of any at the moment.

Dovile said...

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Ruth said...

Oh, my goodness, I am trying so hard to remember. I found it--Heart of the Ocean
by Heather B. Moore. One of the only ghost stories I have ever read and liked.

Unknown said...

Deviltry Afoot

Unknown said...

Goosebumps series I ever read about ghost stories

Fiction_TheNewReality (Jayne) said...

I really really love Anna Dressed in Blood! Thanks for the giveaway!
-Jayne