Giveaways


In 2022 I gave away a total of $640 in prizes with 20 very happy Carpe Librum winners! Between 2015 - 2021 Carpe Librum subscribers and readers won more than $2,400 in books and prizes.

So if you see something you like here on the giveaways page, please enter and good luck!

Future giveaways

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Closed Giveaways

2023

October 2023
Bone Rites by Natalie Bayley, entries closed at midnight Sunday 29 October 2023 and the winner (Rowan) was announced here.

July 2023
The Skull by Jon Klassen, entries closed Sunday 16 July 2023, and the winner (Selwyn) was announced here.

May 2023

- 3 x copies of Drowning by T.J. Newman, entries closed 21 May 2023, and the winners (Leanne Lonsdale, Joe & Floss) were announced here.

February 2023
- Confluence by Gemma Chilton, entries closed 5 February 2023, and the winners (Lindsay and Pam Swain) were announced here.

2022

August 2022
- Framed by John M. Green, entries closed 14 August 2022 and the winner (Denise Ackers) was announced here.
- 2 signed copies of Relentless and Self/Less by AViVA, entries closed 8 August 2022, and the two winners (LeeW and Dr. Aurion*) were announced here. *One of the original winners was ineligible and Lois Laird is the new lucky winner.

July 2022
- 5 signed copies of Once Upon A Camino by Matthew S. Wilson, entries closed 24 July 2022 and the winners (Michele Douglas, Diana, Cousin Phil, Ash and Claire Woods) were announced here.

June 2022
- Black River by Matthew Spencer, entries closed 19 June 2022 and the winners (Bev, Megan Schollar, Richard Harrison, Tamara Lamb & Kylie) were announced here.
Blobfish by Olaf Falafel, closed 5 June 2022 and the winner (Kirsten) was announced here.

April 2022
The Winter Dress by Lauren Chater, entries closed 24 April 2022 and the winners (Julia Proud* and Mary G2E) were announced here. * I was unable to successfully contact Julia Proud and the giveaway was re-drawn and Rachel Black is the new winner).

March 2022
Look - It's Your Book! by Anna Featherstone, entries closed 13 March 2022 and the winner (Mary Preston) was announced here.

February 2022
The Gosling Girl by Jacqueline Roy, entries closed 20 February 2022 and the winners (Marnie, Jools and Denise Beanland) were announced here.


2021

July 2021
Blood Trail by Tony Park, entries closed 1 August 2021, and the winners (Claire Louisa Holderness and Crystal Rudd) were announced here.
Nancy Business by RWR McDonald, entries closed 4 July 2021 and the winners (Andrea and Rosemary) were announced here.

June 2021
Widow's Island by L.A. Larkin, entries closed 18 June 2021 and the two winners (Sharon Hill and Tara L) were announced here.

May 2021
The Hope Flower by Joy Dettman, entries closed 9 May 2021 and the winner (Janelle) was announced here.

April 2021
One of Us Buried by Johanna Craven, entries closed 25 April 2021, and the winner (Renee) was announced here.

February 2021
The Moroccan Daughter by Deborah Rodriguez, entries closed 14 February 2021 and the winner (Bev Goldfarb) was announced here.

January 2021
A Plum Job by Cenarth Fox, entries closed 31 January 2021, and the winners (Brenda Telford and Daniella) were announced here.
- Dead Regular by Harry Colfer, entries closed 24 January 2021, and the winner (Chrissy) was announced here.

2020

October 2020
Trust by Chris Hammer, entries closed 25 October 2020, and the winner (Lois Laird) was announced here.
How To Break Up With Friends by Dr Hannah Korrel, entries closed 18 October 2020 and the winner (Meg) was announced here.

August 2020
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram, entries closed 28 August 2020, and the winner (Sharah McConville) was announced here.
- The Sister's Gift by Barbara Hannay, entries closed 9 August 2020, and the winner (Ebony Zuidland) was announced here.

April 2020
Prey by L.A. Larkin, entries closed 26 April 2020, and the winner (Karen) was announced here.

February 2020
- Judy Moody, Super Book Whiz by Megan McDonald, entries closed 16 February 2020, and the two winners (Karyn Gladwish & Schizanthus Nerd) were announced here.

2019

November 2019
- Friday Freebie to WIN a signed copy of Hide by S.J. Morgan, entries closed 1 December 2019, and the winner (Odette) was announced here.

October 2019
- Friday Freebie to WIN a prize pack valued at $83.93AUD from Stormbird Press to celebrate Tales from the River - An Anthology of River Literature edited by Donna Mulvenna and Margi Prideaux. Entries closed midnight Sunday 27 October 2019, and the winner (Liz Harrison) was announced here.

September 2019
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Maternal Instinct by Rebecca Bowyer along with an accompanying bookmark, entries closed 22 September 2019 and the winner (Denise Ackers) was announced here.

July 2019
- Blog tour giveaway to WIN a copy of Trails in the Dust by Joy Dettman, entries closed 14 July 2019 and the winner (Kylie H) was announced here.

June 2019
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Ghosts of the Shadow Market by Cassandra Clare, entries closed 16 June 2019 and the winner (Michael Potter) was announced here.

April 2019
- Friday Freebie to WIN 1 of 2 copies of Children's picture book Dig, Dump, Roll by Sally Sutton and Illustrated by Brian Lovelock. Entries closed 21 April 2019 and the winners (Sarah & Renae) were announced here.

March 2019
Bumper Birthday Stack Giveaway, entries closed 31 March 2019 and the winners (Lobroo and Kathryn) were announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Apple Island Wife by Fiona Stocker, entries closed 17 March 2019 and the winner (May) was announced here.

February 2019
Win a pair of cashmere writing gloves from Literary Book Gifts, entries closed 3 March 2019 and the winner (Krystal) was announced here.

2018

September 2018
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale, entries closed 7 September 2018 and the winner (Steven Maxwell) was announced here.

August 2018
- WIN a copy of Scrublands by Chris Hammer, entries closed 24 August 2018 and the winner (Jools) was announced here.
- WIN a copy of The Hunter by David Cohen, entries closed 24 August 2018 and the winner (Donna) was announced here.

May 2018
- WIN a signed copy of If Kisses Cured Cancer by T.S. Hawken, entries closed 6 May 2018 and the winner (Sarahmary) was announced here.

April 2018
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Honey Farm Dreaming by Anna Featherstone, closed 20 April 2018, and the winner (Diana) was announced here.
WIN 1 of 2 copies of The Flying Optometrist by Joanne Anderton, closed 8 April 2018 and the winners (Kate & Nicole) were announced here.

March 2018
Birthday giveaway, closed 11 March 2018 and the winners (Kerri & Mish Farrugia) were announced here.

February 2018
WIN a copy of The Bookworm by Mitch Silver, closed 16 February 2018 and the winner (Tien) was announced here.


2017

November 2017
WIN a print copy of Illusion by Stephanie Elmas, closed 27 November 2017 and the winner (Fay) was announced here.

October 2017
- Friday Freebie to WIN 3 illustrated books from User Design, closed 27 October 2017 and the winner (Mary Preston) was announced here.

WIN 1 of 3 paperback copies of Soon by Lois Murphy, closed 6 October 2017 and the winners (Robin Dawson, Delores and Pam Swain) were announced here.

July 2017
- Friday Freebie to WIN a print copy of Lovesick by Jean Flynn, closed 7 July 2017 and the winner (Daniella) was announced here.

June 2017
- WIN a hard copy of A Trace of Smoke (the first in the The Hannah Vogel series,) as well as the ebook version of The Hannah Vogel Box Set: Books 1-3 (Collector's Edition) by Rebecca Cantrell. Entries closed 9 June and the winner (Paul Groves) was announced here.

April 2017
- WIN a print copy of A Presence of Absence by Sarah Surgey & Emma Vestrheim here. Entries closed 7 April and the winner (Carol @readingwritingriesling) was announced here.

March 2017
- Choose 1 book from a stack of 13 books up for grabs in my birthday giveaway here. Entries closed 26 March and the winner (Christy) was announced here.

February 2017
-WIN a copy of Last of the Giants - The True Story of Guns N' Roses by Mick Wall, closed 8 February and the winner (Drew Fuller) was announced here.


January 2017
- WIN a copy of To The Sea by Christine Dibley, closed 12 January, and the winner (Shannon - Giraffe Days) was announced here.


2016

December 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN 1 of 3 ebook copies of Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett, closed 9 December, and the winners (John Dede, Margot Korbell and hargrek) were announced here.

November 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Pounce by photographer Seth Casteel, closed 25 November, and the winner (Julia Persico) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Tao Deception by John M. Green, closed 11 November, and the winner (Anne Hutton) was announced here.

September 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Cleanskin by Laura Bloom, closed 23 September and the winner (Veronica) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Fence by Meredith Jaffe, closed 9 September and the winner (Amanda B) was announced here.

August 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Falls by B. Michael Radburn, closed 5 August and the winner (Elias Zanbaka) was announced here.

July 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Bad Blood by Gary Kemble, closed 22 July and the winner (Anne_MB) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Devour by L.A. Larkin, closed 15 July and the winner (Cloggie Downunder) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a signed copy of No Free Man by Graham Potts, closed 1 July and the winner (Sarah E.) was announced here.


April 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN Choosing Xaverique by Karyn Sepulveda, entries closed 15 April and the winner (Suzanne) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN The End of Seeing by Christy Collins, entries closed 8 April and the winner (Rosalie) was announced here.

March 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Crime Scenes edited by Zane Lovitt, entries closed 25 March and the winner (Richard Harrison) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN Twilight of the Empire series by Ian Ross valued at $90, entries closed 18 March and the winner (Waughzone67) was announced here.

February 2016
- Friday Freebie to WIN 1 of 2 ebook copies of The Changing Season by Steven Manchester, closed 26 February, and the winners (Denise Newman & Debbie Rodgers & Ange Sharma) were announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Spellbound by Maree Coote, closed 19 February and the winner (Mary Preston) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Missing by Melanie Casey, closed 12 February and the winner (Kim Stace) was announced here.

January 2016
Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop, 1st Prize was a $50 voucher from Boomerang Books. Entries closed 27 January and the winner (Danielle Burns) was announced here.

2015

December 2015
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Butterfly Enigma by Lorraine Campbell, closed 18 December and the winner (Jools) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Olmec Obituary by L.J.M Owen, closed 4 December and the winner (Brenda) was announced here.

November 2015
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of An Empty Coast by Tony Park, closed 13 November and the winner (Mythicalmoofie) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of Here We Lie by Sophie McKenzie, closed 6 November and the winner (Liana) was announced here.

October 2015
Friday Freebie to WIN a copy of The Gilded Life of Matilda Duplaine by Alex Brunkhorst, closed 30 October, and the winner (Carly) was announced here.
- Friday Freebie to win children's book, WOW! The Wonders of Our World, closed 17 October, and the winner (Alisha Tostevin) was announced here.
Friday Freebie: WIN a copy of Good Money by J.M. Green, entries closed on 2 October and the winner (Joe S.) was announced here.

September 2015
- Competition to WIN a copy of Fever of Animals by Miles Allinson closed 11 September and the winner (Jaz, replaced by Carmel Corry) was announced here.
- Competition to WIN a copy of Devastation Road by Jason Hewitt closed 4 September and the winner (Michael Swensson) was announced here.

August 2015
Friday Freebie: Salt Creek by Lucy Treloar closed 28 August and the winner (Odette) was announced here.

July 2015
- Competition to WIN a copy of Princess Diaries XI: Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot, closed 24 July, and the winner (Catherine Goldfinch) was announced here.

June 2015
- Vanessa Skye giveaway to WIN 1 signed copy or 1 of 3 ebook copies of Koven by Vanessa Skye closed 19 June and the winners were announced here (Mary, Kate and Sharon).

May 2015
- Carpe Librum readers were able to download a FREE copy of The Countess' Captive by Andrea Cefalo on Amazon.

January 2015
Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop, 1st Prize was a $25 gift voucher from Boomerang Books, and 2nd Prize was brand new print copy of The Wrong Girl by Zoe Foster. Entries closed on 27 January and the winners (Catherine G & Nat H) were announced here.
Massive Giveaway of the Edge of Darkness series of Books by Australian author Vanessa Skye (7 books up for grabs), closed on 26 January, and the winners (Marcia B, Jessica (frellathon) & ManyLivesinOne) were announced here.


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