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Today we’re trying something new. Instead of simply the triumphant return of contest roundup (which is toward the end), we’re giving you some of the best book-related news and happenings from the last week. Chances are we’ve already told you about these via Twitter or Facebook. But those move so quickly. In the event you missed any news, it’s all piled in on convenient place. Also, we’re embedding the... 
Update: The giveaway is now closed, but we still love hearing your feedback. (We may be planning another fun event for later this summer, thanks to your input.) I had so much fun with the Alpha Showdown, and it’s because you guys made it a blast. (We’ve already been asked about future battles. We like the idea of power couples a la Cat & Bones, Barrons & Mac, Chess & Terrible, Mina & Rhys, etc. Maybe...
We ask you to vote. We told you it was coming. Now, we’re ready to start the big battle. Oh yes, it’s time for the 2011 ALPHA SHOWDOWN! We’ve narrowed the field to 16 ass-kicking men and women (supernatural and human alike), and now it’s in your hands. Each day we’ll post a new battle — with some of our favorite bloggers championing for those alphas in the running — and then leave it up to you, readers,... 
We know you’re still ogling the new contests, but we have more suggested escapes from bloggers we love. If you missed out on this week’s earlier posts, you can check out Part 1 and Part 2, respectively. Author features will start showing up next week. Prepare yourselves! SUGGESTED ESCAPES FROM OUR FAVORITE BOOK BLOGGERS (PART 3) Name: Kristin C. Blog: My Bookish Ways What’s your ultimate escape book or... 
Today we’re continuing the kickoff for our Reading Escapes event — you know, the one where we’ll be giving away 30+ books, hosting your favorite authors and giving you tons of great books to escape with — by bringing in more of our favorite bloggers to tell us which novels provide them the ultimate escape. (We’ll have suggested escapes all week long. Missed yesterday’s post? Read Part 1) Tomorrow we’ll...
I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately. (Those who follow my Twitter feed know I’ve been heading somewhere nearly every other week.) It’s never for fun, though. Work, family stuff, but never a vacation. That’s why I’m always toting great novels with me. At the very least I can get away with alpha male vampires in paranormal romance or kick ass women ruling all in urban fantasy. So, in the name of Spring... 
We’re working on several awesome giveaways for this month and the next here at Vampire Book Club. Until those are ready to go, enjoy these awesome ones from bloggers we love. Parajunkee’s View is giving away a signed ARC of Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead. Open to U.S. and Canada only. Contest ends April 6. Mandi over at Smexy Books is giving away a hardcover copy of the Author’s Cut Special Edition Dark... 
Today we’re over on For What It’s Worth for part of their Better Know a Blogger series. We’re talking auto-buy authors, couples that make us swoon and even admit the book that has been sitting in our to-read pile the longest (you’re going to wonder how it is we haven’t read it yet). Head over to For What It’s Worth for the Q&A with Chelsea from Vampire Book Club.
