Each month my post on the first two books in The Immortals series by Alyson Noel (Evermore and Blue Moon) receives a noticeable number of hits, and occasionally a comment from a teen fan, which tells me that these books are hot.
The Immortals series consists of Evermore, Blue Moon, and the recently-released Shadowland (which brings us to the mid-point in the six-book series). These books follow the trend of the paranormal. Though I know that some younger kids try to jump on the bandwagon with some Young Adult offerings, I think that these books are definitely for teens. While there’s nothing overly explicit, there are many mature themes presented including drinking, physical relationships, not to mention some dark magic.
I’ve been taking in the series on audiobook. The excellent narration from Katie Schorr adds to the experience.
I don’t want to give anything away to those who might be just starting on the series, but I love the direction that Shadowland takes. More characters are introduced, including one that may get between Ever and Damen. Like Blue Moon, it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, which will leave teens counting down the days until the next book is released.
While audiobooks are sometimes quite expensive, MacMillian audio has made Shadowland available at a great price, and it even comes with a special commemorative Immortals necklace.
Consider audiobooks for the teen in your life. You could introduce them to a new series or buy the audiobooks of a favorite series to give them an additional way to enjoy one of their favorites.
Jennifer Donovan loves listening the great renditions of books produced as audiobooks. She blogs at Snapshot.
One grand prize winner will receive all three books in the series on audiobook CDs from MacMillan Audio. Three more of you will receive the Shadowland on CD audiobook.
Entries will be closed on December 8, and we will announce the winners on December 9. Please watch your email and check the site for your name, so that we can collect your shipping information and you can get your gift by Christmas.
This giveaway is CLOSED.
Be sure you’ve entered all the giveaways in our 2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway event.
StacyH says
Please enter me to win! Thank you!
Andrew M. says
I think my little sister would enjoy trying audiobooks, and this looks like it would be right up her alley in terms of genre. Please enter me for this contest, and thanks!
Tom Lopy says
I think teen audiobooks are a great idea. They hate to read. Its just so expensive. Maybe you can recommend a free audiobook. I know sites like librevox and newfiction.com have more mature books.
Jen says
These look interesting!
Nise says
This adult want to read/listen to these books. But I do have a teen to gift them to!
Cherry says
I have Evermore in my TBR pile. I would love to win Shadowland!! Please count me in!
Cherry
Cherry says
Re-posted your contest at http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-shadowland-at-5minutesforbooks.html
joanna reynolds says
This is a great idea:)
My son reads but wouldrather listen and this would be great:)
Please enter me!
edj says
I’m entering, but if I win sounds like I should listen to them myself before letting Ilsa (12) even know about them, right? 😉 We havent’ tried audiobooks; I wonder how we’d like them?
chris says
I know my nieces spend a lot of time in the car (they live in a suburb – no transit!). I bet they’d prefer this to their dad’s radio station…
Angie says
My son would love these books!
Marj M. says
Thank you for the chance. I’m an email subscriber to 5M4M.
susan says
I would love these.
Rita says
Love to listen to audiobooks in the car with grandkids.
Benita G. says
What a great idea! Audiobooks for tweens. Count me in!
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Debbie Lester says
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Please enter me in the drawing. My daughter would love these books.
Carolyn says
I’d love to win!
Linda Kish says
I would love the chance to win!
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Amy says
Oooh please enter me!
I don’t own any audiobooks and I really want to read/hear Alyson Noel’s Immortals series.
THANK YOU so much for this great opportunity!
~Aye.Me?
Ruby Loves Adventure says
Please count me in your giveaway! I love to listen to audiobooks. 🙂 Many thanks for the opportunity!
jennifer O says
This would be great for my daughter!!!
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Lindsey says
This is awesome! I love listening to audio books, and this is a series that I would love to hear/read. 🙂
Beth C says
What a fun giveaway – audio books are great!
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John Ferris says
This will make a nice Christmas gift.
Daniel M says
be a great xmas gift for my niece!
Ann F says
I’d like to win these audio books for my nieces.
Mary Reisinger says
this looks good. thanks
Jaime P says
would love to win the whole set
count me in
Heather Diotte says
Another wonderful giveaway! Please enter me into the giveaway, thanks!!!!!
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katklaw777 says
Great Xmas presents! Thanks for the giveaway!
Nancy V says
Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!
kathy dunaway says
I would love to win.Thanks for the giveaway:)
victoria lynch says
I really think that I would like this
kathy whitney says
I travel in my work. And these audios help me from getting bored.It would be great to have a whole series!
DeeAnn S says
Thanks for another great giveaway!
Julie Swaney says
Please enter me to win!!!
Julie S.
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Susan Tremayne says
My niece just took and interest in reading last year (age 13) and I like to give books (audio or printed) to her
Alicia says
Wow! I know someone that this would be perfect for.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Gayle Morgan says
these audiobooks are great for everyone including teens.
Annette says
Please enter me in the contest for the immortals audiobooks
Jay R says
I never have time to read books but audiobooks are a must in the car.
Deb K says
I love audiobooks, they come in handy on long trips.
Erma says
My daughter would love this.
Tracey Byram says
I know just the girl that would love this audiobook. This is her favorite genre of books.
Annette W says
Wow! I’d like to give these to my brother. Though in his early 20’s, he struggles to read. I think these would get his attention and open up the world of audio books for him. I haven’t been able to sway him yet.
christa d marteny says
would love for son and our long drives to ohio from ok
Ed Nemmers says
Happy Monday!
Angela Winesburg says
I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!
Katina S. says
Great contest!