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It is your responsibility to Email Me (aroundtheworldtours@gmail.com) For Next Address, before your mail by date! Please Email me a day or two before your ready to mail. Not the day you get the book! IF mailing early, please tell me, so I can get the address to you FAST!

REMEMBER: Mr Linky is for reviews only, not signups! To sign up, follow directions in each post! (comments-chatbox)

If you want added onto an already closed tour, please email me for permission. I may or may not grant it.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

ATWT TOURS HAS MOVED




Yep, we have moved to Wordpress!!!!! This blog will no longer be updated! Do not comment on the site anymore or use it!!! All future updates will be on the new blog!!!! Please review it and go look around and see how it will work!!!! Find your way around so you know where things are located!

Hope you like the new site!!!


The New Blog is located at:
aroundtheworldarctours.wordpress.com

Our email has also changed! It is now aroundtheworldarctours@gmail.com You must email the new email for a response!

Friday, January 13, 2012

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin


Summary: Everything is in ruins.

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.

So what does Araby Worth have to live for?

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.

Donated by Sharon
Signups Open-Leave State

Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris


Summary: Two days before her junior year, Janelle Tenner is hit by a pickup truck and killed —as in blinding light, her life flashing before her, then nothing. Except the next thing she knows, she's opening her eyes to find Ben Michaels, a loner from her high school whom Janelle has never talked to, leaning over her. And though it isn’t possible, she knows with every fiber of her being that Ben has brought her back to life.
But her revival, and Ben’s possible role in it, is only the first of the puzzles that Janelle must solve. W hile snooping in her FBI agent father’s files for clues about her accident, she uncovers a clock that seems to be counting down to something — but to what? And when someone close to Janelle is killed, she can no longer deny what’s right in front of her: Everything that’s happened—the accident, the countdown clock, Ben’s sudden appearance in her life—points to the end of life as she knows it. As the clock ticks down, she realizes that if she wants to put a stop to the end of the world, she needs to uncover Ben’s secrets—and keep from falling..


Donated by Chelsey (WA)



Signups Open-leave State

Traitor's Son (Raven Duet #2)

By Hilari Bell


Summary: In Trickster's Girl, when Kesla's journey comes to an end, she pass the pouch and the quest on to someone else. She picks Jason, a native boy she thinks will be able to finish the job. But in fact, a family feud has cut Jason off from his traditional roots, and he is even more doubtful and resistant than Kesla was. But Raven, now a beautiful girl, is quite persuasive and manages to convince Jason this is something not only that he can do, but that he must if he wants to heal his family and the earth.




Signups Open-Leave State
-Did you read the first book, Trickster's Girl? Will you read before your turn?

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Receiving Books/Mailing Books

YOU SHOULD BE POSTING DC THE DAY YOU MAIL!!!

Remember you must keep your book blog updated to participate in tours! You should be updating it at least 2 a week!

ATWT Tours is currently accepting ARC donations!!!!


MAJOR ALERT:
Even if I have already marked the book as received you should also be commenting on this post letting me know you received the book. This ensures that you got it safely and keeps the site up to date! PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THE BOOK.


Note To Authors-Publishers: If you want to donate an ARC for the tour site, please Email ATWT-I've seen a few bloggers mentioning to authors that they will donate to the tour site if you (the author) send them the ARC first. If you send it to that blogger, I can't offer any guarantee that the book will show up on the tour site. I've noticed people are using the tour site as a third party when requesting ARCs lately. I would recommend contacting me to put the book on the tour site and not going through the third party. This is so EVERYONE gets to read the book and the chance branches out to multiple readers!!!

Note To Bloggers: I don't mind you mentioning the tour site to authors, but please tell them to contact me to put the book up for tour! I even suggest mentioning it because ARCS are so limited and we can share them between lots of people! Please do not ask them to donate it to you, so you can donate it to the site. You can let them know to email me so I can start the tour and send the book to the first participate on the tour (not you). Requests should be going straight through the site.


Please leave a comment here when receiving a book/telling me you linked a review/AND asking to be removed from a tour. This will help unclog the chatbox a little bit.

Please leave DC in the chatbox when mailing a book. Make sure to put everything in the appropriate spot.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

COMMON FORMS TO FILL OUT ON THE SITE

Donate an ARC : FORM HERE

Review Decline Form: FORM HERE

Mailing A Book Late: FORM HERE

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Common Questions Regarding ARC Tours

Here are some common questions regarding ARC Tours.

What is Delivery Confirmation?

Delivery Confirmation is tracking. It is purchased at the post office when you mail your book. You ask the clerk for it. Is is required when mailing. Remember, you have one week to keep the book.

When should I post my DC?
DC should always be posted ON or BEFORE your mail date! It must be posted by noon the day after you mail!!!! If you are mailing late and using points, please remember to email me and inform me.

What if I don't post DC by noon the following day?
You will earn the strike.

What if I mail a day late?
Than your DC is due the following day after you mail by noon.

Will I still receive reminder emails about posting DC?
YES, if you did not alert me that you are mailing late! Please fill out the mailing late form on the site so you do not receive reminder emails!

Do reminder emails still equal strikes?
YES! 3 Reminders=1 strike!

What does a Review consist of "Exactly?"
A review is your opinion of the book. As stated in the review tab, a review must be at least 3 paragraphs long. Each paragraph should contain at least 5 sentences. Full reviews are required (3 paragraphs-5 sentences each). If it is shorter, you risk the chance of getting a strike for no review and a non review against your 5 no reviews! Write up more if you please!

When Are Reviews Due?
A review is due a week from when you mail a book. Don't forget to link it. Failure to do either, you take the chance of a strike and a non review against your reviews! I will be randomly checking to make sure everyone is caught up on reviews, so don't get behind!!

What if I dislike a book and don't know how to review it?
You have the option of filling out the decline form. Another suggestion is to do a Didn't Like/Didn't Finish Friday. Some people write a review telling why they didn't finish it/why they didn't like it. Remember, this still must be 3 paragraphs long with 5 sentences each for it to count!!

How can I donate an ARC?
Under the donate tab!



Thank You!

Monday, December 26, 2011

The Calling (Darkness Rising #2) by Kelley Armstrong

SIGNUPS CLOSED

Summary: In The Calling, the sizzling second book in the Darkness Rising trilogy,New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong pumps up the romance, danger, and suspense that left readers of The Gatheringclamoring for more.

Maya Delaney’s paw-print birthmark is the sign of what she truly is—a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly anyone else. Experiencing intense connections with the animals that roam the woods outside her home, Maya knows it’s only a matter of time before she’s able to Shift and become one of them. And she believes there may be others in her small town with surprising talents.

Now, Maya and her friends have been forced to flee from their homes during a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set. Then they’re kidnapped, and after a chilling helicopter crash, they find themselves in the Vancouver Island wilderness with nothing but their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home. Plentiful action and romance in this second installment in the Darkness Rising series will keep readers enthralled to the very last page!


Donated by Damaris (NJ)

Signups Open-Leave State
Have you read the first book yet? Will you read before your turn?

Participates:
DC: 0311 2550 0002 6990 0957
Annabell (MN) (p) Rc'd 1/14 Mail by 1/23
Andrea (FL)
Chelsey (WA)
Kapri (CO)
Mary (CA)
Molli (TN)
Teril (OR)
Shari (VA)
Kristi (MI)
Susan (TX)
Heidi (OR)
Jessi (TX)
Blonde Reads (CO)



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The Last Echo (#3) by Kimberly Derting

SIGNUPS CLOSED

Summary: In the end, all that’s left is an echo.

Violet kept her morbid ability to sense dead bodies a secret from everyone except her family and her childhood-best-friend-turned-boyfriend, Jay Heaton. That is until forensic psychologist Sara Priest discovered Violet’s talent and invited her to use her gift to track down murderers. Now, as she works with an eclectic group of individuals—including mysterious and dangerously attractive Rafe—it’s Violet’s job to help those who have been murdered by bringing their killers to justice.

When Violet discovers the body of a college girl killed by “the girlfriend collector” she is determined to solve the case. But now the serial killer is on the lookout for a new “relationship” and Violet may have caught his eye....

Donated by Damaris (NJ)


Have you read the first 2 books? Will you read before your turn?



Participates:
DC:9405 5036 9930 0362 2165 13
Becky (NE) Rc'd 1/7 Mail by 1/17
Chrissy (NY) (p)
Mariya (MN)
Lauren (KY)
Nicole (CA)
Amber (MO)
Amber Skye (TX)
Jessica (WA)
Page (ID)
Anna (PA)
Alice (CA)
Benji (WA)
Kate (CT)
Blonde Reads (CO)
Heidi (OR)
Andrea (FL)
Heather (IL)

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Thou Shalt Not Road Trip by Antony John


SIGNUPS CLOSED



Summary: When sixteen-year-old Luke's book, Hallelujah, becomes a national best seller, his publisher sends him on a cross-country tour with his unpredictable older brother, Matt, as chauffeur. But when Matt offers to drive Luke's ex-crush, Fran, across the country too, things get a little crazy. Luke thinks he's enlightened, but he really needs to loosen up if he's going to discover what it truly means to have faith, and do what it takes to get the girl he loves.





Participates:

Donated by Kassiah (LA)

DC:9102 1288 8230 0079 1136 92
Becky (NE) Rc'd 1/3 Mail by 1/10 DC:03111660000187356026
Jessi (MO) Rc'd 1/13 Mail by 1/20
Blonde Reads (CO)
Maddz (FL)
Annette (IL)
Amber (MO)
Andie (AR)
Benji (WA)


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Saturday, December 24, 2011

The Selection by Kiera Cass

SIGNUPS CLOSED

Summary: For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

---Saturday Mailings DO apply. If you get this book on Saturday, your mail date will be the following Saturday!
---Review MUST be linked within the week!

Participates:
ARC 1:

DC:9102 1288 8230 0079 1136 92
Becky (NE) Rc'd 1/3 Mail by 1/10 DC:03111660000187356033
Brooke (MN) (p)




ARC 2:
DC:9102128882300081990960
Damaris (NJ) Rc'd 1/5 Mail by 1/12 DC:03112550000008418811
Tara (FL) Rc'd 1/11 Mail by 1/18
Andie (AR)




Tour 3: Donated by Amanda (PA) DC:03103200000046708550
Asheley (NC) Rc'd 1/14 Mail by 1/23


Tour Members:
Alice (CA)
Nicole (CA)
Blonde Reads (CO)
Ky (NE)
JL (PA)
Stephanie (CA)
Enna (UT)
Amanda (TX)
Annabell (MN)
Lillie (PA)
Kate (VA)
Sophia (TX)
Carole (OK)
Kassiah (LA)
Emma (UT)
Page (ID)
Kelsey (NJ)
Lauren (KY)
Christina (CA)
Amber (MO)
Amber Skye (TX)
Benji (WA)
Shanella (NY)
Jessica (WA)
Teri (OR)
Andrea (FL)
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Partials by Dan Wells

SIGNUPS CLOSED


Summary: The human race is all but extinct after a war with Partials—engineered organic beings identical to humans—has decimated the population.

Reduced to tens of thousands by RM, a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island while the Partials have mysteriously retreated. The threat of the Partials is still imminent, but worse, no baby has been born immune to RM in more than a decade. Our time is running out.

Kira, a sixteen-year-old medic in training, is on the front lines of this battle, seeing RM ravage the community while mandatory pregnancy laws threaten to launch what’s left of humanity into civil war, and she’s not content to stand by and watch. But as she makes a desperate decision to save the last of her race, she will discover that the survival of humans and Partials alike rests in her attempts to uncover the connections between them—connections that humanity has forgotten, or perhaps never even knew were there.

Donated by Jennifer M

Participates:
DC: 9505 5000 1383 2005 0002 26
Blonde Reads (CO) Rc'd 1/9 Mail by 1/17 DC: 03111660000221346662
Page (ID)
Annette (IL)
Lillie (PA)
Sonny (WI)
Ky (NE)
Kate (VA)
Carole (OK)
Asheley (NC)



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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Fear (Gone, #5) by Michael Grant

SIGNUPS CLOSED

Summary: DO NOT READ if you haven't started this series! This is a blood-pumping, white-knuckle sci-fi thriller of epic proportions. Night is falling in the FAYZ. Even though it's been nearly a year since everyone over the age of fifteen disappeared, the sun has continued to shine on the kids of Perdido Beach. Now, though, the gaiaphage has blotted out the sun and plunged the FAYZ into perpetual gloom. Divided and dispirited, the survivors face their greatest enemy yet - the darkness of their own minds...

Donated by Damaris (NJ)


--Have you read the first 4 books? Will you read them before your turn? If you haven't read all of them, how many more do you have to read before your caught up?



Participates:
DC 0311 2550 0002 6253 5897
Enna (UT) Rc'd 1/4 Mail by 1/11 DC: 0311 0820 0002 2269 8312
Blonde Reads (CO)
Alice (CA)
Jen (CT)



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The Marked (Delcroix Academy #2) by Inara Scott

SIGNUPS CLOSED

Summary: DO NOT READ if you haven't started series!
All of her life, Dancia Lewis has wanted to use her powers for good. And now that she’s learned the truth about Delcroix Academy—and herself—she may just get the chance. But being part of Delcroix’s top secret Program isn’t anything like Dancia expected. She has to ask herself: what happens to the Talented kids who refuse to pledge their loyalty to the Program? And why did her friend Jack run away rather than join? Dancia’s adorable boyfriend Cam insists they need the help of every Talented student to defend Delcroix from dangerous enemies outside their gates. But Dancia has to wonder: what if Delcroix’s most frightening enemies come from within?



---Did you read the first book, The Candidates? Will you read before your turn?
--The first book is on amazon for cheap for a used copy or its probably at your library by now.
Cindy's Review for Candidates HERE

Participates:
DC:9102785091401433668566
Kristi (MI) Rc'd 12/29 Mail by 1/5 DC: 9405 5036 9930 0364 9153 22
Jennifer Sic (NJ) Rc'd 1/9 Mail by 1/17
Christina (CA)

Blonde Reads (CO)
Amanda (NJ)
Andrea (FL)


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A Want So Wicked by Suzanne Young

SIGNUPS CLOSED

Summary: Elise is a normal seventeen-year-old girl until the day she wakes up in a desert park, with no idea who she is.

After that episode, her life takes a bizarre turn. She’s experiencing unexpected flashes of insight into people’s lives—people she’s never met before. Strangers frighten her with warnings about the approaching Shadows. And although Elise has never had a boyfriend, she suddenly finds herself torn between two handsome but very different young men: Abe, the charming bad boy whose affect on her both seduces and frightens her, and the mysterious Harlin, who’s new to town but with whom Elise feels an urgent, elemental connection—almost as if they are soul mates.

Now Elise begins to question everything about her life. Why do these guys both want her so desperately? What are the Shadows? Why does the name Charlotte inspire a terrifying familiarity? And who is Elise, really?


-Please leave with comment
-Have you read the first book yet, A Need So Beautiful?
- Do you own, will you read before your turn???


Participates:
DC:
9102785091401433668573
Sarah (MN) Rc'd 12/28 Mail by 1/4 DC: 9102 1288 8230 0082 7584 46
Amanda (PA) Rc'd 1/5 Mail by 1/12 DC: 03103200000046706365
Tara (FL) Rc'd 1/11 Mail by 1/18
Andrea (FL)
Amber (MO)
Patricia (AZ)
Nicole (CA)
Lauren (KY)
Page (ID)
Yani (FL)
Teril (OR)
Alice (CA)
Blonde Reads (CO)
Julie (CA)
Amanda (NJ)
Chelsey (WA)
Annabell (MN)
Chrissy (NY)
Christina (CA)
Susan (TX)
Molli (TN)
Jessi (TX)
Kristi (MI)
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