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Enter to Win A Copy of Libba Bray's "The Diviners"

Do you believe there are ghosts and demons and Diviners among us?

Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City--and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. It's 1926, and New York is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls, and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is that she has to live with her uncle Will and his unhealthy obsession with the occult.

Evie worries he'll discover her darkest secret: a supernatural power that has only brought her trouble so far. But when the police find a murdered girl branded with a cryptic symbol and Will is called to the scene, Evie realizes her gift could help catch a serial killer.

As Evie jumps headlong into a dance with a murderer, other stories unfurled in the city that never sleeps. A young man named Memphis is caught between two worlds. A chorus girl named Theta is running from her past. A student named Jericho hides a shocking secret. And unknown to all, something dark and evil has awakened....

Libba Bray’s New York Times bestselling "Diviners" is now in paperback. And we hear there’s going to be a second book next August so stay tuned!

BE A DIVINER & GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SPIRITS!
One (1) lucky College Gloss reader will receive a copy of "The Diviners" and a Ouija board. All you have to do to enter is comment below with your name and email address and "like" College Gloss on Facebook.

Prizing courtesy of Little, Brown.
Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only.

Keep up with the author by visiting her website or following her on Twitter. Find out more about the book by visiting the official website and liking the book on Facebook.

Enter to Win the "About Time" Movie Prize Pack from Universal Pictures! [CLOSED]

For more than three decades, filmmaker Richard Curtis ("Love Actually," "Notting Hill," "Four Weddings and a Funeral") has crafted his signature voice in the world of movies and television, giving audiences unforgettable characters who have alternately allowed us to laugh at our ever-so-human foibles and to share a tear at the extraordinary journeys that accompany our ordinary lives.

Now, with "About Time," Curtis gives us his most personal film to date.

At the age of 21, Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers he can travel in time…

The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim’s father (Bill Nighy) tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can’t change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life—so he decides to make his world a better place ... by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as you might think.

Moving from the Cornwall coast to London to train as a lawyer, Tim finally meets the beautiful but insecure Mary (Rachel McAdams). They fall in love, then an unfortunate time-travel incident means he’s never met her at all. So they meet for the first time again—and again—but finally, after a lot of cunning time traveling, he wins her heart.

Tim then uses his power to create the perfect romantic proposal, to save his wedding from the worst best-man speeches and to save his best friend from professional disaster. But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can’t save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families, everywhere. There are great limits to what time travel can achieve, and it can be dangerous, too.

"About Time" is a comedy about love and time travel, which discovers that, in the end, making the most of life may not need time travel at all.

Genre: Comedy
Release: November 1, 2013
Rating: R
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Margot Robbie
Written and Directed by: Richard Curtis
Produced by: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Nicky Kentish Barnes
Executive Producers: Richard Curtis, Liza Chasin, Amelia Granger

Although the film isn't released until November 1, two (2) lucky winners will receive:

The "Love Actually" 10th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Combo Pack released October 15)
The "About Time" Soundtrack featuring music from Ellie Goulding, Ben Folds and more (available October 29)

To enter, comment below with you name and email address and "like" College Gloss on Facebook.

WINNER: SARAH MINDRUP

Soundtrack Details:
1. The Luckiest (Ben Folds)
2. How Long Will I Love You (Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, Ben Coleman)
3. Mid Air (Paul Bucchanan)
4. At The River (Groove Armada)
5. Friday I'm In Love (The Cure)
6. Back To Black (Amy Winehouse)
7. Gold In Them Hills (Ron Sexsmith)
8. The About Time Theme (Nick Laird-Clowes)
9. Into My Arms (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds)
10. Il Mondo (Jimmy Fontana)
11. Golborne Road (Nick Laird-Clowes)
12. Push The Button (Sugababes)
13. All The Things She Said (t.A.T.u)
14. When I Fall In Love (Barbar Gough, Sagat Guirey, Andy Hamill, Tim Herniman)
15. Spiegel im Spiegel (Arvo Part, Sebastien Klinger, Jurgen Kruse)
16. How Long Will I Love You (Ellie Goulding)

The prize packs are valued at $35 each.

This giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only.

Prizing is courtesy of Universal Pictures.

For more information, visit the movie's official website, like "About Time" on Facebook or follow @AboutTime on Twitter.

Enter to Win Alexandra Bracken's "Never Fade" Prize Package! [CLOSED]

Ruby never asked for the abilities that almost cost her her life. Now she must call upon them on a daily basis, leading dangerous missions to bring down a corrupt government and breaking into the minds of her enemies. Other kids in the Children's League call Ruby "Leader," but she knows what she really is: a monster.

When Ruby is entrusted with an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet: leaving the Children's League behind. Crucial information about the disease that killed most of America's children-and turned Ruby and the others who lived into feared and hated outcasts-has survived every attempt to destroy it. But the truth is only saved in one place: a flashdrive in the hands of Liam Stewart, the boy Ruby once believed was her future-and who now wouldn't recognize her.

As Ruby sets out across a desperate, lawless country to find Liam-and answers about the catastrophe that has ripped both her life and America apart-she is torn between old friends and the promise she made to serve the League. Ruby will do anything to protect the people she loves. But what if winning the war means losing herself?

"Never Fade" is the sequel to "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken and is on sale October 15.

You have reached your destination on THE DARKEST MINDS road trip. The sequel is HERE.

Enter to win the perfect road trip prize package by "liking" College Gloss on Facebook and commenting with your name and email address below.

One winner will receive:

An MP3 car connector
A $50 Visa gift card
A copy of "The Darkest Minds"
A copy of "Never Fade"

WINNER: SHELBY SCOTT

This giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only.

Prizing & samples courtesy of Disney Book Group.

Fun Fall Reads: Enter to Win James Patterson's Teen Detective Series Giveaway [CLOSED]

"Confessions: The Private School Murders" is the gripping second installment in James Patterson’s #1 New York Times bestselling new teen detective series!

Wealthy young women are being murdered, and the police are looking for all the right answers in all the wrong places. And Tandy Angel wants to know who’s really responsible.

In the meantime, Tandy’s brother Matthew is on trial for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, actress Tamara Gee, and Tandy is delving deeper into the Angel family closet to uncover the mysteries of her scandalous family.

As the victims continue to pile up, can Tandy untangle the mysteries in time? Or will she be the next victim?

Patterson and Maxine Paetro's "Confessions: The Private School Murders" goes on sale October 7, but one (1) lucky College Gloss reader has the chance to get his or her hands on the book before anyone else!

He or she will receive:

A journal,
A custom T-shirt,
A copy of "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" and
A copy of "Confessions: The Private School Murders"

To enter, leave a comment below with your name and email address, and "like" College Gloss on Facebook.

Giveaway open to U.S. addresses only.
Prizing & samples courtesy of Little, Brown.

WINNER: REBECCA WOJSNIS

Learn more about the book series by visiting Patterson's young adult site, liking Confessions on Facebook or following Confessions on Tumblr.

CG Shops for Candies Brand at Kohl's

On Sunday, August 11, the Teen Choice Awards named Nina Dobrev ("Vampire Diaries") Choice TV Actress - Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Demi Lavato Choice Female Artist and Gabby Douglas Choice Athlete - Female, just to name a few. During the show, CG live-tweeted with other bloggers for one of the award show's sponsors - Candie's Brand at Kohl's.

In a prize pack from Candie's Brand and Kohl's, we received a Candie's Brand floral infinity scarf (Charcoal), pink lip gloss (Cherry Bomb), pink nail polish (Oh-My-Melon) and pearl necklace set and a $25 gift card to Kohl's to spend on more Candie's products.

We chose to redeem our gift card before the award's show at a Kohl's store in Papillion, Neb., for a Candie's Brand black lace top and glitter makeup, wristlet and iPhone case gift set.

We had a great experience shopping at Kohl's for Candie's Brand products. The selection was awesome -- from blazers and backpacks to phone cases and perfume. Candie's clothing items are perfect for all students, those with internships to those just trying to make a statement on campus. With professional yet fun pieces at affordable prices, you have nothing to lose!

Better yet, you can pair your blazer and slacks (or whatever internship-ready outfit you choose) with a pearl necklace (what's classier than pearls?), stylish bag and a spritz of Candie's perfume. And you can find all of these items in one store -- Kohl's!

The next time you want to spruce up your wardrobe or find a new sassy nail color to sport, find your local Kohl's store or shop online!

Win a Copy of Kat Carlton's New Thriller "Two Lies and a Spy" [CLOSED]

When 16-year-old Kari’s dad sends her an unexpected text, she and her brother immediately go into hiding. Because when your parents are superspies and your dad declares a Code Black, it can only mean something bad. Very bad.

Kari soon discovers that her parents have been disavowed and declared traitors, and she’s determined to clear their names. Breaking into the Agency seems like a reasonable plan, especially with the help of a team that includes her longtime crush, Luke, as well as her two best friends — an expert hacker with attitude and a master martial artist — and Luke’s popular, vindictive twin sister. Oh, and a new guy, who’s as cute as he is complicated…

GIVEAWAY!

"A spy is only as good as her gadgets!" Get your hands on a copy of Kat Carlton's "Two Lies and a Spy," released September 3, by entering our giveaway!

One (1) winner will receive:

An emergency charger
A macro camera phone lens
A copy of "Two Lies and a Spy"

To enter, leave "like" College Gloss on Facebook, and comment below with your name and email address.

WINNER: CHANTEL FIELDS

Giveaway open to U.S. addresses only.

Prizing & samples courtesy of Simon & Schuster.

Summer Reads: Win "The Program" + an iTunes Gift Card! [CLOSED]

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them.

"The Program" by Suzanne Young just hit stores April 30. Want to get your hands on a copy of this new book? Keep reading...

College Gloss has teamed up with Simon & Schuster to give one lucky ready a copy of "The Program" and a $25 iTunes gift card! All you have to do to enter is "like" College Gloss on Facebook and comment below with your name and email address.

Please note: This giveaway open to U.S. addresses only.

WINNER: JESSE JOHNSON

About the Author
Suzanne Young currently lives in Tempe, Arizona, where she teaches high school English. When not writing obsessively, Suzanne can be found searching her own tragic memories for inspiration. She is the author of several books for teens, including "The Program," "A Need So Beautiful," and "A Want So Wicked."

Follow Suzanne Young on Twitter for the latest on her books!

"A Corner of White" Book & Kate Spade Umbrella Giveaway! [CLOSED]

A tale of two worlds, told in brilliant color.

Readers have loved bestselling author Jaclyn Moriarty since "The Year of Secret Assignments." Now she gives them "A Corner of White," the first in a suspenseful, funny, genre-busting trilogy that brings her fantastic characters, laugh-out-loud descriptions, and brilliant plotting to a fantasy setting.

Madeleine and her mother have run away from their former life and settled in a rainy corner of Cambridge, England (in our world).

In another world, in the Kingdom of Cello, Elliot is in search of his father, who disappeared on the night his uncle Jon was found dead. The talk in the town is that Elliot's dad may have killed Jon and run away with the physics teacher. But Elliot refuses to believe it. And he is determined to find both his dad and the truth.

As Madeleine and Elliot move closer to unraveling their mysteries, they begin to exchange messages across worlds — through an accidental gap that hasn't appeared in centuries. On both sides of the gap, even greater mysteries are unfolding — with more than one life at stake.

Need a pop of color in your world? Lucky for you, one (1) winner will receive a Kate Spade umbrella and a copy of Jaclyn Moriarty's "A Corner of White." To enter, "like" College Gloss on Facebook, and leave a comment below with your name and email address.

WINNER: EM KAY

About the Author

Jaclyn Moriarty is the prize-winning, bestselling author of novels for young adults and adults including "Feeling Sorry for Celia" and "The Year of Secret Assignments." Jaclyn grew up in Sydney, lived in England, the US, and Canada, and now lives in Sydney again. She is very fond of chocolate, blueberries, and sleep.

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