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I’d buy more autobiographies!
My favorite is Autobiography!
Historical Fiction
I would buy Contemporary romance books.
I like contemporary romance.
Vampire PNRs are my jam. Especially a series.
The Skull King/
this book should be on the screen ,love it
My wish list is long. Don’t know what I’d buy first.
I love everything I read but lately I’ve been reading a lot of true crime books.
I am a fan of Romance Fiction, whether they be Erotic, cont, suspense or other. Every one in a while a nice mystery or horror would do too.
My favorite is romance but I also like sci-fi.
Thanks for the contest.
I only read romance. I would use the gift card to buy new books as they are published.
If I won, I would buy a few true crime books.
I have a few horror books by Joe Hill that are on my wishlist right now! If I was the lucky winner, I’d be getting those for sure!
i love horror books
My favorite book genre would probably be horror or historical romance.
iam not sure which one i would buy. all great
I only read romance. My wish list is way too long to list here.
I like really good murder mysteries and crime! also serial killers .
I would buy any books that I started getting the series for and continue to get more of the authors books, it would be Romance, Paranormal, Cozy Mysteries, Fantasy. There are some series that I need to start collecting like Susan Mallery, Sarah Morgan, Nora Roberts, E. L. James, Sheila Roberts, Carolyn Brown, Melissa McClone, Mary Anne Edwards, Mary Higgins Clark, Carol Higgins Clark, JoJo Moyes
scifi is my fav genre
My favorite book genres: Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Contemporary, Thrillers, Suspense, Fantasy.
I prefer silence when I read, but I can read in places with noise, like doctor’s offices, etc.
I would buy some of the books on my massive TBR list, lol.
My favorite books are classics and I if I won I’d buy books for me and my kids.
I enjoy contemporary for light reading and thrillers for a challenge.
I’m saving up my gift cards for an ebook reader. So ebook in mind.
I enjoy women’s fiction, drama, suspense, & how to books
I just bought Where The Crawdads Sing yesterday so not sure. I might buy a book on bookbinding.
What I would buy with the gc…too many too list! Mainly Joanne Fluke books. I love cozy Mysteries and Christian books.
True crime, mysteries of all sorts.
My favorite genre is religious then mystery. I have no idea what I would buy
I would purchase Rachel Hollis’ book Girl, Stop Apologizing; Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen; Paper Dreams by K.J. Lewis and more!
I love romantic comedies with some heat to them!
I love self help books.
If I won, I would be looking for books by Jonathan Kellerman, Martha Grimes, etc. I might look for a few non-fiction books, too. I love books about WW2 or biographies.
I like several genres, but if I had to choose one favorite, it would be mysteries. I’m a sucker for a good mystery.
A Hero’s Heart
I would buy Michelle Obama’s book Becoming for my daughter in law
I like psychological thrillers
One of my favorite genres is sci-fi, and I would buy some sci-fi books with the gift card.
True crime is my favorite
My favorite genres is romance. I read just about any kind.
I would purchase romance books. I would purchase MC and sports romance books.
I would by anything Stephen King.
My favorite book genre is horror.
With my winnings I would invest in lots of horror books 🖤
My favorite genre to reading is absolutely terrifying horror 😁
A good mystery book is my favorite
I would buy a thriller and an. Amish book
My favorite is thrillers.
I like romance and mystery books. I would by my mom some books she reads way more than i do!
If I were to win the GC I would put it towards the kid’s wish lists for school in the fall – something they’d like.
Mishelle
I like mystery/sci-fi mixed together.
I would buy the book, Baby Teeth Goje Stage
Historical Fiction
I like romance, erotica, thriller, paranormal and suspense. I have so many books in my books wish list I’d buy as many as I could.
I would buy some Stephen King books with the GC.
I read a lot of Mysteries and Thrillers.
sci fi is my thing.
I am a huge reader so I would probably buy cozy mysteries and I love Mary Higgins Clark so she would definitely be in the mix 🙂
It would either be used to buy some books that I cannot get from the library (which are rather few) or saved to go toward a new vacuum cleaner.
My favorite genres are science fiction, historical and Regency romance.
To be honest, $75 worth of Amazon would be for food, clothes, and truly needed things. As much as I love books, I love food more.
I love my classics and cozy mysteries best!!
YA is my favorite genre. I’d buy books on my TBR from recent months, like With the Fire on High and We Hunt the Flame.
I read mostly true crime mystery and horror books
I would probably buy my boyfriend some of his favorite books. I enjoy thrillers, true horror & historical books. Depends on the book. We are big readers.
I read romance, suspense, fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, and others.
I would buy paperbacks of my favorite genres.
I read thrillers, psychological suspense, mysteries.
I would spend it on my current author obsession, Carol O’conner
I love mysteries and true crime. I like the physical book to read and so does my 13 yr old. I love that he is an avid reader, I must have done something right LOL
Listen to music sometimes. Love mystery/thriller the best
Urban fantasy, definitely. I would spend it on books and art supplies. xD
I like Historical romance.
silence read,
Silence is golden!
What a great group of comments! I love reading all the responses. And… I have a surprise! I drew a random winner from the comments for a $10 Amazon gift card – drum roll please 🙂
And the first winner of a bonus gift card is… Debbie P!
I would buy the latest best sellers if I won. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite book genre is the thriller. Thanks for the giveaway!
Steven King
Mystery
I have several Mystery/Thrillers and and some Paranormal Romance that I would buy if I won. And maybe a biography or autobiography. Craig Ferguson’s book just came out.
Hey Debbie! Guess what? I just did a drawing for a bonus $10 Amazon Gift Card and you are the winner. Send an email to dc @ Bookgoodies.com so I can get this to you.
Everyone tell your friends to enter and once we hit 10,000 entries I’ll draw another bonus card.
I really do like all kinds of genres. My favorite book to read are biographies and autobiographies.
I would buy mystery books
I love reading romance books! I would buy some books by Colleen Hoover, Tijan, and LJ Shen
I don’t have a specific book or books in mind, but I would use a gift card to by a recently published thriller or romance. Those are two of my favorite genres!
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My favorite book genre is mystery.
My favourite book genre is vampire paranormal romance.
I would probably check out Audible for audio books if I won.
Like clean romance with babies and toddlers involved, also mysteries.
I love different genres but my favourite is Paranormal Romance. I would buy the most recent books from my favourite authors if I don’t have them yet.
I’m not sure which books I’d buy but it would be a lot.
My favorites are Mystery and Romance.
My favorite genre are Mysteries and Thrillers. I can read if there is silence or some kinds of music playing that isn’t too noisey.
My favorite genre is Paranormal romance/ Urban fantasy.
I would buy a new Kindle since mine is having problems. I love a wide range of books it just what type of mood I’m in.
My favorite genre is thriller/mystery books.
I would buy mystery books.
Paranormal romance and hard copies of game of Thrones.
Paranormal and historical! Thanks for the opportunity.
My favorite genre is Mystery. I would buy a lot of those ebooks that are a little more than I would pay for, and maybe some of the print Anne of Green Gables – I love the new virago covers.
i prefer reading in silence
i love to read romantic suspense
MYSTERY AND HISTORICAL
If I win the GC I would put it towards the new computer I need for my new job. i need a desktop for work instead of the laptop I usually use. They don’t want us to be mobile…
Shouldn’t your job be providing you with a computer?
I prefer contemporary and the hotter the better
I like paranormal books
I see Mary Higgins Clark has a book coming out – I want!
I would buy books to complete my collection of books by Rosalind James and Red Phoenix along with a few others that I collect.
I like to read romance books and I follow a few authors who write erotic romance.
I would buy a few children books if I win the gift card.
I love romantic suspense, historical romance and mysteries.
There are some books by Alison Weir that I would buy.
My favorite genre is historical fiction
I would buy some L.J. Shen books
I like Romance.
Anyone here interested in a genre mashup romance?
Can you explain?
I love mystery/suspense.
I`d buy books that are on my wishlist
Which ones? 🙂
True Crime and Mysteries are my fav
I would buy the latest Stephen King book for me and Claudette Melanson’s childrens books for my Granddaughter.
I love all book genres but my favorites are Horror and Romance.
I would buy something by Liane Moriarty, James Patterson and maybe something else that looks interesting.
I like thrillers.
Boy honestly I’d make a list of books that I have been dying to read and go from there .
Some are Series so ya love to win this
Thank you for the chance
I don’t know what I would buy with the gift card. I would like to try some new authors.
My favorite genre is ya and mystery.
I would get some paranormal romance book.
I like paranormal romance.
Romance and Urban Fantasy are my favorite genres. I would buy the hardcover copies of The Others series by Anne Bishop.
I would buy mysteries
My favorite genre is mystery. I also like historical fiction, science fiction and thrillers.
It all depends what is on the list of my sisters or daughters at the time. They have some they just cannot wait to get.
I get book for family so I get a lot of romance, mystery thriller and christian books.
I would buy
An Epiphany in Lilacs: In the Aftermath of the Camps
by Iris Dorbian
We Survived…At Last I Speak
by Léon Malmed
The Paths We Choose: A Memoir
by Sully Erna
My favorite genre is true crime if nonfiction and thriller if fiction
Mysteries/Thrillers are my favorite Book Genre.
I like to read in silence. I also will get some sci fi books, my fav
I love reading .. no music or TV when I read .. I want silence please. It did not give me a survey with questions to answer.
I would buy mostly non-fiction and Sidney Sheldon novels if I won this giveaway.
It is about 50% of the time that I listen to music.
I might buy something on new york times best seller list
I do not listen to music…..silence!
If I won, I would buy the Wayward Pines Trilogy by Blake Crouch, Pines, Wayward and The Last Town. My hubby and I are watching this mini-series on TV and I am very interested to start reading these books.
I don’t listen to music when I read, I would by a couple of hardbacks of the Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones
I’d buy “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief” by Lawrence Wright.
I like silence so I can concentrate on what I’m reading and not get distracted by the music.
I prefer silence when I read and the book that I want when I win is A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin.
Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels
maybe some cookbooks.
I like silence
I like to read in silence. The quieter the house, the better I can lose myself in my book 🙂
I would finish buying the mystery series I’ve started.
It really depends on my mood. Sometimes I like silence and sometimes music.
I like quiet when I read.
Thanks for the contest.
I would buy a few Stephen King and Harlan Coben books.
I like silence when I read.
I would like to buy some books from my very looong wish list 🙂
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I prefer to read in silence 🙂
I prefer silence when I read. As for what I would buy, I would buy the new Evanovich coming out next month and some Juliet Blackwells.
I liked quiet when I read and I would buy Lucian Bane, RK Lilley, Kym Gross new Paperbacks
I’d probably look for Horror and Paranormal books first.
If I have music on it is very low so I can get into the book more easily.
I like crafts and cooking books.
I like some light music on.
Christopher Moore and Kevin Hearne both have new books coming out. I will use the gift certificate for both! Whoo! I buy print books, not ebooks.
I like silence when I read. By the way, I loved taking your survey. I felt like I could speak my mind. Thanks!
I like Silence when i read. I would purchase whatever Stephen King and Nicholas Sparks books i dont already have.. Thanks for this amazing chance to win,.Shared.
I would love to buy the collection of George R R Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire(Game of Thrones) series
Right now I want to read The Paris Wife but I’m always reading reviews of other books that I’d love to be able to buy for my Kindle.
I read in silence.
I listen to music while I read.
I would buy the Mortal Instruments book series with my gift card.
I need it to be silent when I read.
I would buy my children some books as they love to read too. I would also buy the 5th book in the Jeffrey Archer series
I like to read in silence
I can read just about anywhere, anytime!
I’d purchase a book suggested by my mom
I prefer silence when I read
I would buy all new books for my daughter to read this summer to keep her mind fresh.
I like silence when I read
The Heroes of Olympus Paperback 3-Book Boxed Set by Rick Riordan
The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus, Book Four) by Rick Riordan ( I would get this for one of my grandsons )
The Heroes of Olympus Book Five: The Blood of Olympus
The Chronicles of Dragon: The Hero, The Sword and The Dragons (Book 1 through10) ( this set would go to my oldest grandson )
Sometimes I enjoy classical music or Christian music, but other times My mind craves silence..
Blood Kiss: Black Dagger Legacy
Most of the time I read in silence.
I like silence when I read.
With a gift card, I would buy A Deadly Web by Kay Hooper
I like it quiet when I read, I dont mind back ground noise though. I would some historical romance books 😀
I like silence when I read. If I win I will buy tons of books.
I would buy what’s coming up next in my cozy reads. Bailey Cates, Juliet Blackwell Barbara Ross and my next Jill Shalvis book.
I occasionally listen to classical music while I read.
I cannot really say what I would buy…. but I am a HUGE fan of paranormal, sci fi, dystopian and mysteries…. so anything new coming out would be my choices! Thanks for the chance…. this would get me a bunch of books!
I like complete silence when I read. Thank for the chance and good luck to all!
I can only read when it’s silent. If I am doing something like math problems (geometry, algebra, accounting, etc) then I need instrumental music, no lyrics at all though because it’s too distracting for me.
I too prefer silence when I read.
I prefer not to listen to music when I read. I would start with the new Pennyroyal green coming out and a few Mary Balough
I would add it to my gift card balance, so I can buy books when they come out. I can’t list any, too numerous to list
Sometimes I like music, sometimes silence.
I would buy all the books that I’ve had my eye on or a few to finish a few series I’ve been collecting 🙂 I would love to have thirst number 5 book 🙂
I like silence when I read 🙂 but that only comes at bedtime for this mother of 3!
I would buy the rest of the Lux series and some of Catherine Gayle’s books.
Yeah, I love listening to music when I read.
With a giftcard I would buy the next book in any series I’m reading or will be reading.
I read in complete silences
There are some Sandrine Dion Gasq books that don’t have.. Some Alexandra Ivy a and Laura Wright books that I would get on my TBR list.
That would depend on my mood and what I’m reading.
If I have music on, I keep it really low. I’m not sure what books I would buy. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Master No (Masters and Mercenaries Book 9) by Lexi Blake
Shattered Duty: A Deadly Ops Novel by Katie Reus
Rage/Killian: Bayou Heat Novellas (1001 Dark Nights Book 5) by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Ravaged: An Eternal Guardians Novella (1001 Dark Nights) by Elisabeth Naughton
It’s a Wonderful Wife (Sinclair Brothers Novel) by Janet Chapman
When An Alpha Purrs (A Lion’s Pride Book 1) by Eve Langlais
just to name a few
I’m good with music or silence, though live nature sounds are good too! It really depends on my mood & what I’m reading.
I love to read. I read off and on all day. I will wake up in the middle of the night and read. I also find that reading is very calming.
i would pick up some true stories books fantasy books and some good suspence books i love all types of books
I prefer to have it silent when reading so I can dedicate myself to my book
I probably would buy books from a lot of Indie authors whom I haven’t read yet. I love supporting them.
I would buy books on my Amazon wish list!!
I prefer silence.
I can read a book listening to music, enjoying the birds singing or in a quiet room. Doesn’t matter where I am.
I’d enjoy my favorite authors and be tempted to try new ones as well!
Silence while. Reading is superb
Court of Rose and Thorns – Sarah J Maas, Reawakened – Colleen Houck, The Sin eaters daughter, Eighth grave and no body. So many to buy 🙂
I dont listen to music when I read usually, but I also dont need silence either. I usually tune out any background noises.
Historical romance
I read I silence
I’d get a few more Zane books.
I like music when I read.
Too numerous to name, but it would put a serious dent in my wishlist! 🙂
Music…always read with music!
I always have music playing, no matter what. As far as what I would buy, I have a list of ebooks a mile long I am trying to whittle down.
Science fiction, in silence
I have a ton of books I want to read. There never seems to be enough money!
Yes I listen to music.
I like silence when I read
I would buy Gone Girl
I have a whole list of books that I am waiting to purchase! The first one………hmmmm…….something by Bette Lee Crosby!
I often have the TV on as background noise, but don’t purposely have music playing. I am not easily distracted when reading, as can be attested to by my children!
I can’t listen to music while reading, & I would buy George Orwell 1985 with the gift card, first edition.
I would buy some Ted Dekker novels…He’s a great author…..
I need total silent to read a book…..
I’d buy summer themed books.
It depends on the type of book I’m reading. For novels and other leisure reading, I like to have music playing in the background.
I need silence when I read.
If I win, I will get some cosy mysteries.
I couldn’t listen to music while reading, I Like it nice and quiet.
I blast late ’60s and early ’70s psychedelic music when I write. Sometimes an obscure lyric or riff will prompt me onto a “Magic Carpet Ride” and into a place unrelated to the actual content of the song — a place where imagination rules and from which I feel comfortable to create my fiction. This technique worked for me. Last week, the retired editor of Reader’s Digest posted that my SF/F novel was the best science fiction that he’s read in several years.
I like listening to music when reading. It blocks out all other distractions.
And if I win, I’d like to buy some books for my sister and my nephew who’s on-the-way!
I would buy the hunger games books for kindle.
I do not listen to music when I read, that would be distracting.
I like to listen to music when I read.
I would buy Last One Home by Debbie Macomber
I need quiet when I read. If there’s noise I find myself having to re-read parts.
I would buy romance
I like silence so I can get totally emerged into the fantasy
I have a long wish list to choose from.
I normally read in silence.
I would mostly get some books for my kids and maybe a couple Star Wars ones for myself
I love listening to music while I read
With my gift card, I would finish the print books I need for the Rough Rider series, pick up Beautiful Redemption and probably keep the rest for ebooks.
I prefer to read in silence with no distractions.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway. Amazon is really awesome.
if I got the gift card I’d put it towards getting my Prime Membership back…. best use of $99 a year
It has to be completely quiet I can’t have any distractions
I’m listening with a music while reading. 😀
If ever I won, I’ll buy a rice cooker. 😀
I would probably put the gift card towards purchasing a Kindle. I already have a Nook, and the apps for both the Nook and Kindle are on my tablet. With 2200+ books on the Kindle app, it takes up a huge amount of space on my tablet. 🙂
If there is music playing low in the background and I usually okay, but for the most part I like silence. I don’t like for people to talk to me when I read either because I usually don’t pay any attention to them.
If I won, I would buy some classics for my book collection.
I prefer reading in silence.
What books would I buy? That’s a toughie. I’m going to have to think about that. I think I’d want to really start getting into science fiction novels. I haven’t before because the length and complexity was daunting, but now I feel like I could confidently tackle them. Other than that, I think I would just rack up on bargain-priced high-rated books to read on the bus.
I mean, sometimes I listen to music but it usually distracts me so it has to be instrumental. But silence works, too.
Now that’s tough but here goes.there is a Pearl S.Buck that was released recently..I’d buy that..I’d also buy books on American History Stories
I enjoy reading in silence
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I like to read in silence.
I’d would love to buy more of the authors I follow, & get some other PNR authors.
Has to be in silence .
If I won the GC I would probably put it towards a Kindle as I have borrowed my son’s….therefore, I would probably have to replace his Kindle
Depends on how vested I am in the storyline….
silent reader
silence is golden
There are a couple stephen king books I would like to purchase
silence
I definitely can’t hear music while i’m reading. everytime theres music i wanna jump and dance! and i totally forget WHO I AM for a second and now you asking if i can multitask and do them both? lmao nooo maybe if it was instrumental and on a low volume? idk depends. i have ADHD so its just hard.
I would buy Laini Talyor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy
If I listen to music while I read, it has to be really low or instrumental
I have lots of books on my wishlist…………so I would definitely use a gift card to get a lot of those.
I prefer silence while reading a book, but have been known to use TV or easy listening music really low if book scares me….lol
I like something in the background (right now it is the TV)… mostly I listen to country or popular, but occasionally classical music.
The book(s) I would buy are the last two Stephanie Plum novels – I’m a little behind!
I would love to buy the Silksinger part 2 it’s a great series called the Faires of Dreamdark, a fiction novel!
First time commenter long time lurker, so excited for this giveaway!
No I dont like to read with music on, prefer silence so I can really focus on the words.
I would buy oh so many books, firstly The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra,
then a few classics I’m missing in my collection such as A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, One flew over the cuckoo’s nest, Dead poet society and The English Patient to mention a few.
And if he is good, I would let my husband chose a book as well
stephen king dean koontz patricia cornwall terry pratchett
I have bad tinnitus so I prefer a little noise when I am reading
As far as what books I’d buy with my winnings….there are just so many I’d love to get! I’d like to get a few more books from Liz Higgs Curtis!
It really depends on my mood & the book in question. Sometimes I prefer silence and other times I like a nice playlist that goes along with the book I’m reading. =)
I would probably buy books or movies
I enjoy silence when I read
I would probably buy books that were on my 2015 most anticipated list on Goodreads.
I prefer it to be silent. I get distracted easily.
I like it to be silent when I read. I always like to picture the setting from the book and that would be hard to do with music on. I would probably purchase an SM Reine, Addison Moore or Tasha Black book to continue their series I am interested in.
I would get books from my to-be-read list on goodreads and amazon.
I prefer silence when I read books.
I would buy oh so many books, not sure which right now
I like quiet, i get too distracted otherwise
I would buy Stephen King books
I like silence
I would buy a boouk by Judi Picoult, and Danielle Steel just release a few books!
I prefer silence when I read!
I like silence when I read, but if the book is really good, I wouldn’t notice music in the background.
I enjoy music, but sometimes the TV is on or other stuff is going on. I tend to partially block out. This way I can read at different times and still get other things done like laundry or starting supper. That’s how I get more reading done.And I’d use to card to get more cozies and Amish stories.
I enjoy music, but sometimes the TV is on or other stuff is going on. I tend to partially block out. This way I can read at different times and still get other things done like laundry or starting supper. That’s how I get more reading done.
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I like to sing along with the music, so I cant focus on what Im reading if I have music playing
If I won (crossing my fingers tight), I’d buy a lot of contemporary romance and romantic thriller novels. I’d have a ball.
I love to listen to kusic so,etimesmwhen i read.
I prefer silence when I read. As for what books I’d buy? Whatever caught my fancy. I’m in the middle of so many serialized novels, that gift card would come in mighty handy! Thanks for the opportunity!
I prefer silence when I read.
I would use a gift card to buy new releases of thrillers/suspense/espionage.
I don’t mix music and reading but love them both in their own time.
I would by ebooks in paranormal, shapeshifter, science fiction, romance erotica, time travel, futuristic, menage and more…genres.
I listen to music or have a movie on in the background while reading.
romance or fantasy novels
or both genres together
i prefer silence and when the book is describing a specific song, i listen to the song
It has to be quiet when I read, so I can concentrate on the movie in my head, and I would buy a lot of the romance novels I have on my wish list! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like to buy something by James Patterson or Nicholas Sparks.
I prefer silence when I read, or else I can’t concentrate.
Not sure which books I’d buy.. I’d have a great shopping spree though!
I prefer silence when I read.. otherwise I find myself singing along with the music and losing my place in the book
I would buy some new James Patterson books or some books for the kids if I were to win.
I don’t listen to music when I read. I need it to be silent.
I would buy Jude Deveraux’s newest releases.
It really doesn’t matter if there is music or silence or all kinds of noise. When I read I am able to get so focused that I lose touch with everything else and don’t notice noise.
I like it silent when I read. I get too distracted by music.
I prefer silence but if it’s a good book, I won’t notice anything going on around me so if someone has the TV on, it won’t bother me!
I would purchase all of Joanne Wylde’s MC books! And all of Christine Lauren’s beautiful books!
I am not sure what books I would buy. It will probably end up being textbooks for my daughter in college.
When I read, I like silence. I tend to block everything else out.
I would pre-order the new Harper Lee and the new Kate Morton. Then I would just check my Wish List for the books I’ve been wanting most.
I prefer silence, but that doesn’t happen very often!
I like silence but I have read books during TV commercials!
I would buy the Jim Butcher Dresden File series so I can gift it to my mom.
can the winner choose the amazon gift card for the amazon.ca site instead of the amazon.com site the shipping is cheaper for the canadian amazon. site
i would buy the books smiley by laurann dohner, darkness by laurann dohner, avion by eve langlais, seth by eve langlais, etc.
i like to listen to music or sound when reading just used to it.
I’m gonna use the gift card to buy the newest insurgence series I think it’s called. The newest movies…I really can’t wait to read that one!!
I love listening to music while I do everything, especially reading. I also listen to the TV sometimes also!
I’m not sure what books ill buy ill have to look and see,but i love scary and romance and when they mix together.
music or TV is fine but not loud.
I would buy some YA books for my grandkids.
I like it mostly quiet when I read.
Mystery or horror
I like to read in silence
I don’t know what books I’d buy. Something will pop out at me.
I like quiet when I’m reading. No music or TV.
I would let each of my granddaughters pick out a book to read (5 of them) and then I would get the newest Tess Gerritsen or perhaps Colleen Coble boo, for me..
Music distracts me when I read, so no I don’t listen to music..
I started reading the Outlander series so i will want to continue with these books .
If I listen to music, I want instrumental when I read.
What books would I buy? I don’t know just yet.
i like it quiet when i read
i would buy cozy mysteries
It really depends on what kind of mood i’m in if I listen to music when i read. But most times i can read with just about any type of background noise, esp if the book is really good; but other times i prefer to read in silence, esp if i’m at home by myself.
I like silence when I read, music is too distracting
If I win, I will probably continue with Philippa Gregory’s series. I just finished the Cousins’ Wars, so I think I will start the Tudor series next.
I usually need background noise to read, but have recently discovered the awesomeness of silent reading. Turns out background noise keeps me from really getting into the book.
I would buy children’s books for my nieces library she is only one.
I need silence to read.
I can’t read with noise at all, except for my fan blowing. My fan blocks out many of the noises that distract me, such as my dog breathing too loud.
If I were to win the gift card, I’m not sure what books I would buy for sure. Most likely I would either use it to continue a series I am reading or begin a new one. Although there are several books that aren’t part of a series on my wish list, so maybe I would work on buying those as I prefer to read a series straight through and could use more of these types of book while I am building my series collections for reading. I don’t know, I would have to have the money before I would really be able to decide how to spend it.
I would buy some back list books by Jill Shavis with the gift card.
I prefer silence but I can read while my hubby watches tv but it can distract me if the volume is loud.
I would get some Stephen King classics.
Most of the time it doesn’t matter what is in the background if it isn’t too loud. I get absorbed into the book so it doesn’t usually matter. I would probably buy some thrillers I don’t have yet of favorited authors and some of the series I’ve just gotten at the library so I can have them to read whenever I want to..
I would buy lots of books off my Amazon Wishlist.
I like silence when I read.
I would buy some cozy mysteries with the gift card. Thanks for the giveaway!
I sometimes listen to jazz music set to a very low volume while I read. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would buy some paranormal romance ebooks.
I need silence to read.
I would probably buy some books for family that I have been wanting to get them.
Who knows what books? I’ve got a large list of books I have yet to purchase so my bet would be one of them. 🙂
I don’t mind a little light music in the background but I do prefer silence so I can let my imagination run away from the everyday things.
I would probably buy books as gifts for other family members.
Silence, please!
I would buy some manga books and some anatomy books.
I have to have music when I read. That way when I’m on an action part of the story I just put some action music.
I like to read in silence so I can concentrate.
I would like to have the Star Wars books
I like to read in silence.
I’m not sure what I would buy. There are so many books out their that are worth reading…
I only listen to music while I’m reading in the car. At home it’s all about the silence.
What I would buy would vary depending on how long I can stand to wait to read a favorite, and if a sale pops up. My wish lists are very long.
I can read with either silence or music, as long as the music isn’t too loud.
I listen to music while reading
I would buy a lot of long sci fi thrillers for the summer with a gift card
I always read while it’s quiet
I’d rather it be quiet
Possibly Manga or the next Kim Harrison book on my list or maybe an Xanth book depending on how I feel.
I do a bit of both. Sometimes music feels right and others silence does.
i am not sure what books i would buy.. i am reading, “Confess” by Colleen Hoover..on the kindle i am reading, “the Outlanders”. . i try to read the most current books and read kindle everyday.. i love to read!!!
I like it to be quiet when I read.
I prefer quiet when I read. I would buy a variety of books. Some paranormal, romantic suspense, thrillers, cozy mysteries.
i prefer silence.. if something interrupts me have to start all over..
The Dashiell Hammett novels.
SILENCE! oops!, sorry, silence…
I prefer silence, and I would get a few books for my hubby!
I wait and buy the latest release books with my gift cards!
Have read with tunes and without, really depends on the book !
Depends on what’s out there on what I will buy
I can’t read & listen to music but I can read & watch tv. Music just makes me want to dance.
I often listen to music, and if writing fiction, I listen to the character/narrator’s favorite music.
um, Books I’d buy is a tough one. There are so many on my TBR list. I’d savor the chance to browse and buy what strikes me in the moment
When I read I like classical music. When I listen to an audio book, I like to crochet. If I win – I’ll probably look at crochet books or science fiction books
Silence
a bunch of books off my wish list (they are all M/M)
I would probably buy some travel books as well as books for my teen daughters. They always seem to know what is popular and I usually enjoy reading what they read.
I prefer silence so that I can concentrate.
Will buy either romantic one or thrill one depends on my mood at that time 🙂
Silence , !
Must have silence. I just wouldn’t get into it the same if there was music on.
i prefer silence.
I prefer silence when I read.
I prefer silence
I would be sure to buy some Amish Cookbooks.
I would probably buy more adventure books I’m a traveler and adventurer at heart!
I like silence when I read so I can absorb everything!
Complete silence
Haven’t the vaguest idea–would depend on what I am interested in reading just then.
I prefer silence, but can manage with some noise.
I’d like to buy books for y grand daughters so they can start their own bookshelves!
I prefer silence but can read in any situation as I ave learned to block out any noise!
No Music
Red Sails in the Fallout – Paul Kidd
The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle – Christopher Healy / Todd Harris
I’m not sure at this time what books I would buy. I would probably go through my wish list at Amazon to find one.
I prefer silence when I read.
Silence is nice to read but I can also read with noise from the kiddos.
I prefer silence when I read but I usually don’t get that, I’ve got three children so it’s hard to get any silence.
When my children were growing up, I’d sometimes give myself a little time to read once they were taking their bath or in bed. It was my “me” time.
I’m not sure what books I would buy, but it would definitely be some children’s books and some for myself.
I like to read in silence. I find noise is distracting.
I would start with Gone Girl and Still Alice.
I like to read in silence.
i prefer silence when reading. I don’t know what books I’d buy yet.
If you haven’t tried any of Roxanne Henke’s books, the After Anne series is great! I also really enjoy the Amish Books – good wholesome, family oriented books.
I like silence when I read!
I would buy some cooking ebooks for my ipad
I have found a lot of good E-books on cooking from Amazon. They also have several free cookbooks on there as well.
I prefer quiet alone time for reading
I never said I would buy books with it. You assumed.
might use for necessities, mostly
childrens books as presents
no music
I think I would give the gift card to my husband. There are a ton of books on his want to read list, so I’d love to give it to him…and maybe have him pick out the next in a series for me to.
I prefer there to be music or something going
I’d buy the new Harper Lee book coming out this summer and I would buy some great military books for my husband.
I read in silence.
Paranormal/Romance or childrens books
I like silence because I have trouble concentrating on the book .
I would buy the Game of Thrones books. I have been dying to read those.
I definitely can’t read and listen to music. I need peace and quiet.
More books
Silence when reading.
I prefer silence when I read
I would buy the rest of the Wheel of Time Series
Since I am deaf – I do not listen to music and am pretty much always in silence when I read
I like silence when I read. I would probably get some books for my grand children. And maybe some cook books too.
If I win the gift card, I intend to get the books I’m missing from Terry Brooks’ Shannara series.
I get distracted easily so I need silence when I’m reading.
I actually wouldn’t use my gift card for books, per se. I would use it toward a Kindle.
It depends but generally I like silence.
I need silence to read and I would probably get Terry Pratchetts last book with a voucher! RIP
Silence is golden when I read a book or if I’m on my kindle fire.
I’d buy any book that interests me with the gift card. Lately, though, I’ve been reading a lot of YA Science Fiction novels.
It doesn’t matter whether or not music is playing. I usually get so engrossed in the book that I tune everything out.
I would buy any new James Patterson books.
I like silence when I read, I can concentrate better.
I prefer quiet while I read and I would buy any book that interests me.
i listen to music
I like classical music played very softly in the background
I’m getting The Girl on the Train.
No music while reading .
If I won I would buy a lot of books about Christianity.
I need to read in silence. Music distracts me.
Books
I would get some cookbooks
I listen to music when I read.
Silence and I would buy Katie Souzas Soul Decree Book 🙂
The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston , The Midnight Witch by Paula Brackston,
Winds of Salem: A Witches of East End Novel (Witches of the East) by Melissa de la Cruz
Serpent’s Kiss: A Witches of East End Novel by melissa de la Cruz
The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy) by Deborah Harkness
Waltzing with the Wallflower Trilogy by Leah Sanders, Rachel Van Dyken
Vegas Mates Box Set (A Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance)(Vegas Mates Books 1-4) by Krystal Shannan
The Summer Solstice: Enchanted (Contemporary Fantasy / Paranormal – BOOK ONE) (The Summer Solstice Series 1) by K.K. Allen
The Equinox: (Contemporary Fantasy / Paranormal – BOOK TWO) (The Summer Solstice Series 2) by K.K. Allen
I like listen to music when I read
i would buy children books so i can read with m kids
i have to have silence to read so i can concentrate
It would take me a while to decide what to buy. I do have a hardcover wishlist on amazon. And several other wishlists.
There are some more expensive hard format books I have been waiting to justify the purchase. or I might buy some Tarot cards. I also have a wishlist for class and business books I’d love to have on my shelves. As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride is on my list, and Good Faeries/Bad Faeries by Brian Froud. I would make the money stretch!
I usually have the tv on as background noise when I am home, but I enjoy music even when I am reading
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I’d buy the books on my to be read list- too many to list.
Silence
I would buy more SF!
I like silence and incense.
I’d probably buy Shutter by Courtney Alameda and some volumes of manga.
If I won a GC I would go to my Goodreads TBR list and start there. TFS.
like silence
maybe some kid books
I like silence when I read
I would probably buy a lot of romance books with my gift card.
I like silence when I read. I have learned to deal with background noise from the TV, but I really don’t like music going at all.
I would like to buy some books for my grandchildren.
I prefer it really quiet when I read.
I would use the gift card to buy some great thrillers and fantasies.
I do not listen to music while reading, I prefer silence.
Intensity by Dean Koontz is the book that I would buy with my gift card.
I think that I would buy Intensity by Dean Koontz.
Normally I prefer silence when I read.
Normally I like silence when I read.
Books I would buy with the gift card….so many choices!!! I think I would pick an assortment of things – some romance novels, maybe a new cookbook, and of course with the warm weather coming around some gardening books!
I like silence when I read – no music at all!
Complete Silence
I like it quiet when I read. I would add the gift card to my Amazon gift card balance to use when new books are released that I want.
Silence, and books for my grandchildren who are 11, and 9
I’d buy the books about making miniatures that are on my Wish List.
Silence. Maybe classical or jazz but nothing with vocals!
Any and all mt Favorites,That would buy alot of books
I want SILENCE
I like peace and quiet when I read so I can focus without any distractions. I would pick some amazon books with a Fantasy theme.
I like silence when I read, I find music distracting. I would buy any good ebooks in the Thriller genre, I love a good thrill!
I would buy all of Laurence Gardner’s books!
I listen to quiet classical or ambient music when I read.
I would buy books for my daughters to read on the Kindle Fire.
I prefer silence when reading.
I am not sure what books I would buy but it would definitely be in the YA Dystopian genre, that way my son and I could share them 🙂 I would have to do some research and see what new ones have come out and what looks good 🙂
I prefer silence when I read. No TV, no kids, no music just me and an old fashioned paper book.
I would use the gift card to buy the next several James Patterson books when they are released.
I like silence when I read.
I like silence when I read. Totally quiet.
I will probably buy more fantasy novels.
I prefer silence when I read.
I would buy all kinds of books! I don’t really stay in one genre or with one author, so it’s hard to say!
I prefer silence when I read, although I can deal with background noise.
I find it easier to concentrate on what I am reading if it is quiet.
I’ve always wanted actual copies of the Merry Gentry books… not just e-book ones. I love the bulk of that series though it tends to get very raw in points.
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There is usually something playing while I read but I have been known to read in silence – in the middle of the night.
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I would get Danielle Steel’s new bestseller and a few Harlequin’s.
They say Silence is Golden especially when you read a book.
I don’t know what books I would get. There are some photography books I’d like to get, so perhaps one or two of those. i could also use a new book light.
I like it either way, as long as the music isn’t distracting.
I like silence when I read.
I prefer silence when I read.
hmmm. Well, before I had brain surgery last april I really enjoyed listening to APC while reading. Now though, I prefer silence.
I’m not sure all the books I would get, I would have to double check my tbr list, but I have been wanting to read On the lips of children and banaba yoshimoto’s most recent book.
I prefer low volume music through my headphones.
Im not sure what books I would buy if I won
I like silence when I read
I like classical music in the background. & i’d love to buy the Oscar Wilde collection
It depends – sometimes I listen to music and sometimes I don’t. If I won, I would use it to buy Joe Ledger: Special Ops .
I prefer it quiet when I read, but am able to read almost anywhere as long as the book holds my attention! I am not sure what I would buy! There are So many books on my to read list! Probably some newer best sellers or books that are being made into movies!
There ‘s a lot of good books coming out soon so I’m not sure what book I would get.
I like it to be silent.
I usually have my fiance’s video game as background but prefer quiet over music. I’d select random books from my to read list on goodreads.
I would buy any and all books that I could that I have been wanting for a while!
I listen to some classical music to stimulate my mind. I also have my t.v. on in the background for white noise (it’s comforting somehow). Other than that, I do prefer to read in silence.
I would buy some books I’ve been wanting to get for myself and a few for my daughter.
I like to read in silence so I can get completely immersed.
I want silence when i read. im not sure what books im gonna buy i
I would get a couple of Nora Roberts books.
No, I like it to be quiet when I read.
I’d treat myself to new releases…Nora Roberts, John Grisham and S.A. Wolfe!
If I’m alone…I like no music…if others are in the house…turn the music on!
I prefer silence. I get distracted when there is noise. Now ask me when I was in college studying, I preferred music.
I would buy Neil Patrick Harris’s memoir and a book about nail polish art!
I like to read in silence, otherwise I get distracted!
The latest JD Robb In Death and then I’d check my wishlist
I like silence when reading
I like it quiet when I read but I also enjoy reading by the ocean. there are a couple of Nichols Sparks books I haven’t got yet and would love to get those and would like to try out some new authors as well
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I would like to get the latest Diane Mott Davidson, some new pastiches of Sherlock Holmes. Maybe a few new authors to try.
I like to listen to a little music, low volume, something mellow.
I’m not sure, maybe some new gardening books.
I prefer silence when I read.
Fun survey! Should provide lots of interesting insights into the book buying public. 🙂
Oh, and to answer the questions: I would buy more books by my friends that have recently published, and I prefer silence when reading.
the bible on audiobook
I need to listen to music softly in the background or have some sort of light noise
I’d splurge on the latest from both James Lee Burke and Alafair Burke … and probably a few for my 10 year old who’s a total bookworm just like his Mama! 😉
I prefer quiet but, I rarely get it! Music is okay … it’s better than kids screaming Bloody Murder!! 😉
It depends on the new releases and other that are available.
I prefer silence when I read because I get into the story I am reading.
Would like to obtain the Stephen King novels I have not yet read
I do not mind music while I read as it is easy to partially tune out the music
I have about 500 books/ebooks on my amazon wish list, so I will buy whatever is on sale (love those $2.99 and under bargains).
I love listening to music when I read. The type of music depends on what I am reading, but usually either indie rock and folk or movie scores.
I am uncertain what books I would buy, it depends on what would peak my interests.
Depends on the music, if it relaxing music it is fine to listen too while reading, otherwise silence.
Inspirational Books
I prefer silence
Blood Song by Anthony Ryan, Prince of Thorns by Mark Ryan and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
I love music, but when I read, I have to have silence.
I may get more books for my son. He is reading The Hobbit series right now. I got him a really nice leather bound set for Christmas.
I like it quiet when I read although there is usually the constant chatter of my son in the background, sometimes with me but mostly to himself, lol.
With a gift card I might buy some sci-fi or paranormal romance titles I’ve had my eye on… And anything Doctor Who related. 😉
Music is fine to listen to while I read–as long as it doesn’t have any words in it! Otherwise, I start singing along with it and that makes reading difficult. 😉
I like silence when I read
I don’t listen to music while I read. I prefer silence, no distractions. If I win I’m sure I will buy plenty more erotica and romance novels. They’re my favorite!! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
So many choices, I could never say what books I would buy yet!! There are way too many that I want to name!
I have to have silence when I read.
I like silence – or at least quiet surroundings – when I read. I find that music distracts me when I read.
I like my silence when I read but, if the book is really good I can pretty much drown anything out!
I would probably buy some paperback mysteries if I won. I don’t have any particular ones in mind yet.
If I win, I would buy some history books I’ve been eying.
I have to have silence when I read, Music is a distraction, I don’t know which books I would pick now, I would carefully browse before making my selections.
It varies. Sometimes I like having music on and sometimes I like it quiet when I read.
All of them that are in my wish list.. 🙂
Silence for me..
i’d probably buy All of our yesterdays or Crown of midnight by sarah j maas
I don’t listen to music when I read
I have to have silence to read. Easily distractged
I’d buy an assortment of books – craft, memoirs, some Amish fiction
I prefer silence
I would buy Stephen King books
I prefer silence when I read.
I like it quiet when i read.
I would probably buy some books by Julie Klassen because I’m trying to catch up on reading her books!
I prefer silence when I read. My total focus is on the book!
not sure so many to choice.
Silence
This is my amazon wishlist:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3GICCTEWWZOVZ/ref=topnav_lists_1
I want them all!
I read on silence. I need to “hear” the characters talking.
I don’t have a book I’ve picked out yet to buy, but it will probably be something school-related. I always listen to music when I read, usually some chillstep is best.
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I sometimes listen to music while reading but not always. And I buy expensive books with gift cards, books I normally wouldn’t buy otherwise.
I sometimes listen to music and have a list of books I would purchase!
If I won the giftcard, I would buy a few Stephen King books that I am missing. Also, I would buy books for my son and daughter who are also readers. 🙂
I prefer silence when I am reading.
With my gift card I would buy the newest Land of Stories vol 4 book by Chris Colfer, his book sets coming in October, the final book of The School for Good and Evil final book, The Art of Equestria-Course I gotta choose wisely because I know my tops are book 4 of LOS, the curvy tree and book sets for chris colfer and the final school for good and evil book.
Here is what their like! :3 Their a must in my collection
http://www.amazon.com/The-School-Good-Evil-After/dp/0062104950/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
http://www.amazon.com/Land-Stories-Book-4/dp/0316339385/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427639686&sr=1-4&keywords=land+of+stories
http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Land-Stories-Boxed-Set/dp/0316261513/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427639698&sr=1-7
http://www.amazon.com/The-Curvy-Tree-Chris-Colfer/dp/0316406856/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1WBFAKKT0EX0S54ZZAGX
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I prefer silence when reading a good book :3 I love to imagine the story as I read in complete silence-its like a movie playing in my head the more I read-OR like a mini series kinda thing. :3
One book I know for sure I will get is The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks. I have been dying to read that one!! I’d also like to read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. I’m sure I’d pick up a few romance novels and maybe another autobiography.
I prefer silence when I read so I don’t have any distractions and can really melt into the story and get deep into it! 🙂
I’d go to my wishlist on Amazon and stock up on all the things that I think are a little pricey for my normal dollars.
I’m a mom. If I can’t read with music, noise, etc. around me, then I wouldn’t get to read! I don’t prefer music, but I can read in any setting.
I would get at least one frim Christine Feehan and browse for some others.
I have hundreds of books on my wishlist, so I’d have to do a lot of thinking to narrow it down.
Sometimes I like the quiet and others I like to gave musuc playing softly
I definitely prefer silence when I read. The only exception is when I’m at the gym. I like to listen to music to drown out other sounds, even when I’m reading.
The rest of Lisa Scottoline books.
I prefer silence.
i would buy books for my grand daughters 16th birthday
i like silence
I prefer dead silence when I read so that I can focus and concentrate and enjoy what I am reading!
I have about 100 books on my list to buy and they include history, historical romance, historical fiction, biography, children’s books. I would be like a kid in a candy store with a gift card!
I’d buy the Divergent series.
I like to read in silence.
Silence, definitely silence.