December 2, 2009

Audiobooks for Teens: The Immortals

Written by Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

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.

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December 2, 2009

StacyH @ 6:33 pm

Please enter me to win! Thank you!

Andrew M. @ 7:22 pm

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 @ 8:01 pm

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 @ Happy Little Homemaker @ 9:07 pm

These look interesting!

Nise @ 10:27 pm

This adult want to read/listen to these books. But I do have a teen to gift them to!

December 3, 2009

Cherry @ 4:33 am

I have Evermore in my TBR pile. I would love to win Shadowland!! Please count me in!

Cherry

Cherry @ 4:52 am

Re-posted your contest at http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-shadowland-at-5minutesforbooks.html

joanna reynolds @ 5:27 am

This is a great idea:)
My son reads but wouldrather listen and this would be great:)
Please enter me!

edj @ 9:19 am

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 @ 11:14 am

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 @ 2:42 pm

My son would love these books!

Marj M. @ 2:48 pm

Thank you for the chance. I'm an email subscriber to 5M4M.

susan @ 5:26 pm

I would love these.

Rita @ 5:32 pm

Love to listen to audiobooks in the car with grandkids.

Benita G. @ 5:52 pm

What a great idea! Audiobooks for tweens. Count me in!

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Debbie Lester @ 6:10 pm

justpeachy36@yahoo.com

Please enter me in the drawing. My daughter would love these books.

Carolyn @ 8:11 pm

I'd love to win!

Linda Kish @ 8:28 pm

I would love the chance to win!

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Amy @ 10:47 pm

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?

December 4, 2009

Ruby Loves Adventure @ 1:43 am

Please count me in your giveaway! I love to listen to audiobooks. Many thanks for the opportunity!

jennifer O @ 6:12 pm

This would be great for my daughter!!!
jonotary@yahoo.com

December 5, 2009

Lindsey@A Kindred Spirits' Thoughts @ 12:38 am

This is awesome! I love listening to audio books, and this is a series that I would love to hear/read.

Beth C @ 9:23 am

What a fun giveaway – audio books are great!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

John Ferris @ 1:58 pm

This will make a nice Christmas gift.

Daniel M @ 5:31 pm

be a great xmas gift for my niece!

Ann F @ 5:59 pm

I'd like to win these audio books for my nieces.

Mary Reisinger @ 8:24 pm

this looks good. thanks

Jaime P @ 10:10 pm

would love to win the whole set
count me in

Heather Diotte @ 11:44 pm

Another wonderful giveaway! Please enter me into the giveaway, thanks!!!!!

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December 6, 2009

katklaw777 @ 7:10 am

Great Xmas presents! Thanks for the giveaway!

Nancy V @ 9:16 am

Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!

kathy dunaway @ 11:31 am

I would love to win.Thanks for the giveaway:)

victoria lynch @ 11:53 am

I really think that I would like this

kathy whitney @ 12:08 pm

I travel in my work. And these audios help me from getting bored.It would be great to have a whole series!

DeeAnn S @ 1:04 pm

Thanks for another great giveaway!

Julie Swaney @ 1:16 pm

Please enter me to win!!!

Julie S.
jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com

Susan Tremayne @ 4:21 pm

My niece just took and interest in reading last year (age 13) and I like to give books (audio or printed) to her

Alicia @ 4:58 pm

Wow! I know someone that this would be perfect for.

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

Gayle Morgan @ 5:42 pm

these audiobooks are great for everyone including teens.

Annette @ 6:38 pm

Please enter me in the contest for the immortals audiobooks

December 7, 2009

Jay R @ 1:42 am

I never have time to read books but audiobooks are a must in the car.

Deb K @ 2:59 am

I love audiobooks, they come in handy on long trips.

Erma @ 6:56 am

My daughter would love this.

Tracey Byram @ 7:25 am

I know just the girl that would love this audiobook. This is her favorite genre of books.

Annette W @ 10:43 am

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 @ 11:41 am

would love for son and our long drives to ohio from ok

Ed Nemmers @ 3:58 pm

Happy Monday!

Angela Winesburg @ 5:59 pm

I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

Katina S. @ 8:15 pm

Great contest!

Maja Meza @ 10:35 pm

pretty neat

Jessica McKelvie @ 11:07 pm

I love audio books for work!

Jessica @ 11:45 pm

Thanks for the giveaway. It is always fun listening to good books.

December 8, 2009

Kathleen S. @ 12:31 am

One of my co-workers recently read this series and highly recommended it to me. I would love to win the audiobooks because I have a long road trip in February, so it would be perfect to have these to listen to. Thanks!

Janice @ 12:52 am

Perfect for a long trip.

Linda K. @ 1:05 am

I would like to win a copy.

Jay French @ 1:53 am

Looks like an interesting set, and I'm trying to get the kids hooked on audiobooks, as I already am. (Listening to one currently!)

Chrysa @ 1:55 am

Thanks for the giveaway!

dawn @ 1:55 am

What a great idea! My daughter would really enjoy this.
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Gianna @ 2:08 am

Please enter me

Carol Lawrence @ 2:23 am

I love audio-books,so don't tell that if I win I will be listening to them myself,I'm a teen at heart. jelly15301@gmail.com

theodore esteghamat @ 2:31 am

I want to win.

Gloria @ 8:27 am

My daughter would be so excited to get these.

Steve M. @ 8:51 am

64th!

Janet @ 10:23 am

AWESOME giveaway! thank-you very much 4 the entry!

Veronica Garrett @ 10:56 am

My daughter would enjoy these audiobooks.

CASSANDRA @ 12:13 pm

My best friend would love a book like this!

Rachel S. @ 3:30 pm

Audiobooks are fantastic for long car rides. And with the holidays coming up there will be several weekends in a row of trips to grandparents' houses. This would be great!