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Smart Bitches Hanukkah Festival Giveaway: Part Eight!
by SB Sarah | by SB Sarah | December 08, 2010 | Wednesday at 11:22 am | 682 Comments
Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, it’s time for the fun to end. Had enough? One more? Sure!
One last giveaway as part of the festive merriment to celebrate reading, both paper and digital, I have a digital reader that’s rather awesome, but getting hard to find.
All you have to do to win is leave a comment, and I’ll select a winner each day. These contests are open to international winners, and I will do my best to ship this week, provided people send me their addresses promptly.
Standard disclaimers apply: I’m not being compensated for this giveaway. If anything, my gift is exceptional support of the United States Postal Service (Happy Hanukkah, US Mail Carriers!). Digital or paper reading is awesome, but you knew that. Love is a battlefield.
Ahoy! Contest the eighth!
ETA: It’s not over until it’s OVER - I have a $50.00 gift card to the eHarlequin bookstore, thanks to the fine folks at Harlequin! So! Since folks have awesomeness in store if they win, I’m going to extend the contest for a few hours extra, and the winner will get both the awesome prize below AND the $50 gift card. WOO HOO! Happy Hanukkah from Harlequin!
On the Eighth Night of Hanukkah, Smart Bitches Gave to Me: A new-in-box Silver Sony 505. I have a big soft spot for this reader: clear screen, memory slots, slim but portable.
Just leave a comment below, and tell me what you’re wishing for most this holiday season, if you’re celebrating, and you’re entered to win. Comments close in 24 hours, but fear not, there’s another book - paper or digital - giveaway coming soon. Because Hanukkah lasts for eight crazy nights, and I have lost my ever lovin’ mind.
Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Reading!
Kathryn said on 12.09.10 at 05:17 AM • [link]
What I want most this holiday season is a nice, quiet, stress-free holiday, with a delicious meal, and good company. (Although an ereader would be a nice addition, too)!
Gail M. said on 12.09.10 at 05:19 AM • [link]
I just need some confidence. Everything else will work out after that.
Meghan said on 12.09.10 at 05:23 AM • [link]
My wish for the holidays? Rest, relaxation, and lots of fun with my boys ...in a house that magically cleans itself!
Heather said on 12.09.10 at 05:25 AM • [link]
I’m going to be selfish and wish for good grades on my first semester 1L exams…
stachay said on 12.09.10 at 05:29 AM • [link]
This Christmas, I’m hoping all family travels safely, everyone loves, respects, and treats each other compassionately, and that they give me three uninterrupted days in my pajamas. Is that too much?
Flossip said on 12.09.10 at 05:31 AM • [link]
I’m always in for a contest.
Sandy said on 12.09.10 at 05:33 AM • [link]
My Christmas wish was for my husband to find a job after nearly two years of unemployment… he started on Monday :)
Donna L said on 12.09.10 at 05:38 AM • [link]
Hi,
I already got the best Christmas present ever. My son arrived safe and sound from Afganistan. I won’t be seeing him until January, but he’s back and doing well, so our holidays are already happy.
I hope everyone else has a healthy and Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.
Sarah Ferraro said on 12.09.10 at 05:39 AM • [link]
This holiday season I’m just thrilled that my sister’s cancer is being successfully beaten back by treatment.
Becca said on 12.09.10 at 05:39 AM • [link]
What I most want for Christmas is to see my family for the first time since April and I’m getting that, so yay! The “thing” I want most…hmmm…an eReader sure would be nice. ;)
Kat said on 12.09.10 at 05:46 AM • [link]
I really just want to spend time with my hubby, he is working out of town and just the occasional weekend is not enough. But other than that, I want some accessories for my new wood stove!
Pam said on 12.09.10 at 05:54 AM • [link]
My husband’s parents and my Dad’s wife died this year, and my Dad died last year, so this holiday season is a melancholy one. What I wish for most is that we can reaffirm our bonds with remaining family members, share our memories, and provide one another with comfort and support. Thanksgiving was pretty good, and I have hopes for Christmas too.
I hope all of the Bitchery have a wonderful and satisfying (in every way) holiday season.
Shannon said on 12.09.10 at 05:54 AM • [link]
I’d love some peace, a dash of happiness and throw in a smartphone.
Happy Holidays Eveyrone!
Rachel R. said on 12.09.10 at 05:57 AM • [link]
I’m wishing for a new Nintendo DS and for a little extra time to enjoy it!
kristal1122 said on 12.09.10 at 06:01 AM • [link]
I want Sugar Bowl tickets!
Jessi G. said on 12.09.10 at 06:03 AM • [link]
The willpower to make it through the holidays without gaining my usual 5-8 pounds. What’s that? Three office parties next week…?
Lorraine from CA said on 12.09.10 at 06:04 AM • [link]
I really wish that my mom could be healthy again. My dad passed away last year and my mother misses him terribly and seems to have aged 10 years.
I wish all the SBs have a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year. Thanks to all the Bitchery for many entertaining hours reading your comments.
Tina C. said on 12.09.10 at 06:09 AM • [link]
My youngest son is currently on a ship, “somewhere in the South Pacific” (translation, probably somewhere far too close to that loon in N. Korea). I haven’t heard from him in over a month and I really miss him. Saturday is his 21st birthday. If I could have anything for Christmas, it would be to have him home.
JBHunt said on 12.09.10 at 06:11 AM • [link]
Wishing for a speedy recovery for several family members who are ill this holiday season.
Linda Henderson said on 12.09.10 at 06:12 AM • [link]
A vacuum cleaner is at the top of my wish list, mine isn’t working well and it needs to be retired. Of course an e-reader is always on my list, but I figure with the resources my family has, the vacuum is the most likely.
Jody F. said on 12.09.10 at 06:21 AM • [link]
I’m hoping for no family drama. My BIL rubs everybody wrong and I’m hoping everyone will be mellow enough to not want to hit him over the head. I’ll be bring lots of bottles of wine to my sister’s house to achieve my wish. And of course there’s the yummy foods and the believable excuse to eat lots (it’s the holidays after all) and not feel guilty.
whitney said on 12.09.10 at 06:22 AM • [link]
My whole family will be together this Christmas, which is really all I can ask for!
iokijo said on 12.09.10 at 06:23 AM • [link]
To find myself again .....
Thanks for giving everyone a chance to win such a great gift..
Good luck everyone..
Hope you have had an amazing Hanukkah Sarah..
Eleine said on 12.09.10 at 06:32 AM • [link]
Well, it sure would be great to have a silver Sony 505 for Christmas. =D That and to celebrate it with family and friends, in as many Christmas parties as much as possible!
Christine L. said on 12.09.10 at 06:33 AM • [link]
I want some time to sleep and to read. I have a huge TBR pile.
Sarah said on 12.09.10 at 06:38 AM • [link]
I wish for A’s in my classes and to get my dream job when they’re over!
Kate Vinée said on 12.09.10 at 06:39 AM • [link]
I’m hoping that my family makes it through the holidays without a good old-fashioned Massive Family Drama. Huge family fights are our biggest Christmas tradition. Apart from that, I’d like a ukulele and a CD or two.
Happy Hanukkah, Sarah!
Holly said on 12.09.10 at 06:46 AM • [link]
I’m wishing to not have to drive through hours of crappy roads and weather to get home. Fingers crossed for moderate sun and clear roads, and for everyone who is traveling, to make it to their destination safely to be with their loved (and tolerated, hehe) ones.
Erin said on 12.09.10 at 06:48 AM • [link]
This is the first Christmas since my brother passed away so I’m really hoping my parents get through it okay. I also hope for lots of fun, relaxing time with my husband and children. Vacations from work and school seem to go way too fast.
Julia said on 12.09.10 at 06:50 AM • [link]
This year, all i want for the holidays is to ace my finals! A nice secondary wish would be someone sweet to cuddle up with for the new year ^_^
meganhwa said on 12.09.10 at 06:50 AM • [link]
As this will probably be my last Christmas in Sydney for a couple of years, my wish would be for an enjoyable holiday celebration with family and friends before I leave off for the americas to make my fortune.
brit said on 12.09.10 at 06:54 AM • [link]
I already got my present and it was great, so I am pretty much satisfied with my needs, now I only hope to pull off all the holiday cooking with minimal family complaints (a true winter miracle).
SugarSpice said on 12.09.10 at 07:01 AM • [link]
I’m wishing I knew what I was wishing for…
SueX said on 12.09.10 at 07:03 AM • [link]
I can never get enough books, so more please ;)
Wylykat said on 12.09.10 at 07:07 AM • [link]
A quiet, low stress holiday with a bit of snow but not enough to ground the planes. :)
Angie G said on 12.09.10 at 07:11 AM • [link]
Hope I’m not too late! This year I’m wishing for some peace and relaxation during the holidays.
Sarah, thanks so much for these opportunities!
infinitieh said on 12.09.10 at 07:12 AM • [link]
I just got my temporary crown on my front tooth, I would love to have the permanent be a Christmas present. :) Otherwise, health and happiness to my family and friends, both online and off.
NoKindleForKindle said on 12.09.10 at 07:23 AM • [link]
All I want for Christmas this year is love. And a baby.
Kate Quinn said on 12.09.10 at 07:31 AM • [link]
What I am wishing for most is that my kids will play with the toys that I have spent hours agonizing over before finally choosing them (while all the while knowing that Santa will get all the credit), and not instead play with the boxes they came in.
SD said on 12.09.10 at 07:37 AM • [link]
A big, fat, well-paying client base for the new (small) business I’m starting after January 1. And a massage.
meardaba said on 12.09.10 at 07:38 AM • [link]
I really want a break from being a student. That’s all I want for the holidays this year…
Ms. M said on 12.09.10 at 07:38 AM • [link]
For myself? I would like some peace of mind. Failing that, I’m hoping my pay differential comes through soon.
But as for this? I would really really like to give this Sony 505 to my mother. She wants a Kindle, but I seem to think that the reviews here keep giving better marks to the Sony. (Regardless, I will see about getting her an ereader. But this would be cool)
response44? not hardly. I missed that count by several hundred…
meardaba said on 12.09.10 at 07:40 AM • [link]
I thought I posted? Anyway, all I want is a break from being a student. My apologies if I posted this twice.
Autumncat said on 12.09.10 at 07:42 AM • [link]
I’m really just wishing for all of my family to be home for Christmas. After that, an e-reader is definitely at the top of my list! ;-)
Lara K. said on 12.09.10 at 07:42 AM • [link]
I’m wishing the friend I’ve asked to feed my kitties while I’m visiting my parents remembers to check on them every day!
Jill L said on 12.09.10 at 07:44 AM • [link]
I want some kitchen gadgets and slippers….boring I know
Kate said on 12.09.10 at 07:47 AM • [link]
I want to make it through finals, and get home a few days before Christmas.
Romantic Alice said on 12.09.10 at 07:49 AM • [link]
I’m wishing for Season two of parks and recreation. And for my sister to get a job and go do something with her life.
Dena said on 12.09.10 at 07:52 AM • [link]
My deeply, shamefully materialistic side is wishing for a new, shiny, loaded desktop compy to play games on.
The realistic side would just really like a nice, healthy holiday with the family.
Reema said on 12.09.10 at 07:53 AM • [link]
I want to go a day without having to explain what librarians do or what a MLIS actually entails. I love my family, but none of them seem to have ever walked into a library in the last century.
Pam U said on 12.09.10 at 07:57 AM • [link]
whirlled peas
Thuy said on 12.09.10 at 08:05 AM • [link]
A warm bed and 72 hours of uninterrupted sleep. And peace on Earth, of course…
Eva said on 12.09.10 at 08:06 AM • [link]
A cure for cancer would be nice; delivered, if not in time for the holidays, then within a few months.
Barring that, books, of course.
Daisy said on 12.09.10 at 08:07 AM • [link]
I want an ereader, but it is not on my list this year because it is not in my budget.
Oh well, maybe Santa will get the hint.
Colleen said on 12.09.10 at 08:08 AM • [link]
I’m wishing for my new little niece to get better and be home for the holidays!
Also, some gas cards for me would be awesome.
AJane said on 12.09.10 at 08:20 AM • [link]
The thing I really want most… Arg! I want a red Wii. It’s so pretty and shiny! So shiny.
Theresa I said on 12.09.10 at 08:26 AM • [link]
I’m wishing for a new couch! I just bought a house a few months ago and have an empty living room….My favorite store has their annual sale the day after Christmas so I think I’m buying this present for myself.
maru said on 12.09.10 at 08:31 AM • [link]
I wishing for a puppy!
Jacqueline C. said on 12.09.10 at 08:46 AM • [link]
I want a new Macbook. I already plan on getting myself one right after Christmas, but it’d be lovely to be gifted with one.
MagB said on 12.09.10 at 08:58 AM • [link]
My Christmas wish - just once to win a competition. Just once :)
Grrrly said on 12.09.10 at 09:10 AM • [link]
top of my list is an ipad, but i’ll probably have to buy it for myself. you know, unless i win some other large-than-my-iphone-screen reader. ;)
Holly said on 12.09.10 at 09:12 AM • [link]
I hope it’s not too late to throw my name in!
For Christmas, I’d love to have my house fixed. It’s almost 40 years old and needs so much work. But if I can’t have that, I’d love some awesome socks, because all my toesocks have developed holes! :(
Sarah C said on 12.09.10 at 09:17 AM • [link]
Less stress would be awesome and a clean house would just make my year
Amanda D. said on 12.09.10 at 09:20 AM • [link]
I don’t want to be greedy and ask for the unobtainable. So instead, my impulses are screaming for a nice boozy cup of egg nog.
extent32: The extent of my holiday drinking may result in 32 counts of public indecency.
Cat S said on 12.09.10 at 09:24 AM • [link]
Just a peaceful day with my husband and daughter, watching her enjoy the visit from Santa like I did when I was 6!
Wednesday said on 12.09.10 at 09:25 AM • [link]
I feel a bit silly about this, but I’m working on finding job counseling so I can find a new direction in my life, and I’m trying to be hopeful about it. So what I’m looking forward to this holiday season is finding a new path for myself.
Carolyn W said on 12.09.10 at 09:26 AM • [link]
I am wishing to win the lottery! I don’t think my chances are good since I haven’t bought a ticket, but I can always hope. I’ll settle for some new clothes and books from my wishlist.
Stephanie K. said on 12.09.10 at 09:45 AM • [link]
I’m wishing for a nice Christmas with my family and for good things to happen for them.
mt said on 12.09.10 at 10:06 AM • [link]
It’s fate! I desperately wanted to try and win an e-reader, but I kept missing all the other giveaways, and yet this one was extended a couple of hours! What I most want this year? Three wishes! For: An e-reader (of course!), the courage to come out as a closet romance reader :) , and stress-free health and happiness for my family.
Allison said on 12.09.10 at 10:23 AM • [link]
I just want the guy I like to stop flirting with me an just ask me out or for me to get the courage to ask him out!!!I just need some romance of my own this year!!
Carly said on 12.09.10 at 10:38 AM • [link]
I’m wishing I can get off work and make the trip down to see my family for the first time since August.
emmad said on 12.09.10 at 11:10 AM • [link]
What I’m wishing for most is to buy a house. currently looking like will be homeless soon.
Kerri said on 12.09.10 at 11:35 AM • [link]
The thing I’d quite like for christmas this year is peace and quiet. I’m in a different country to my family so I tend to spend the holidays with friends but this year has been such a shocker that I’d really like some time out.
Hard to do that though without offending anyone. Wish me luck!
Jen M in AZ said on 12.09.10 at 12:15 PM • [link]
I really want new clothes this year. I just got a new job, with a completely different (ie: nicer, more professional) dress code. Plus, I love new clothes! And maybe some shoes!
Niveau said on 12.09.10 at 12:37 PM • [link]
What I wish for the most… I guess, for everything to go off well, for everyone to be fine and to be happy, and for a good time to be had by all. Also, for people to stop slut-shaming the women in the Assange case, but that’s not going to happen and it will probably put a bit of a damper on my enjoyment of the rest of this month.
Laura said on 12.09.10 at 01:07 PM • [link]
I want a cozy day with my family, lots of good food, good toys for my boys, good books for me. And a clue as to what to get my husband. Also, some booze
Lisa Hendrix said on 12.09.10 at 01:25 PM • [link]
My wish is for the next year to be peaceful and prosperous for all.
eaeaea said on 12.09.10 at 02:12 PM • [link]
What I’m really wishing for most this holiday season is an e-book reader.
I’m not joking.
Michelle W said on 12.09.10 at 03:14 PM • [link]
I want a spa package at the Red Door Salon.
Min said on 12.09.10 at 03:23 PM • [link]
Peace on earth and goodwill towards men would suit me nicely
Kimberly C. said on 12.09.10 at 03:52 PM • [link]
I want a new kitchen! Not going to get it, though! : ) An ereader would be nice, too…
Darwina said on 12.09.10 at 04:19 PM • [link]
I want a few days where I can sleep in and lounge around in my pj’s all morning.
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