1st January 2019 marks SWB’s second birthday! When I began Sarah Withers Blogs back on in 2017 I never imagined I’d actually make it into my third year but here I am at the beginning of it!
SWB has changed a few times over the past two years most recently 2 nights ago when I decided to give it a refresh looks-wise in time for 2019! Apologies if the front page looks a little strange for a while, my last theme displayed featured images as squares, but this one displays them as rectangles so parts of the old images are cut off. It will look better once the front page display is filled with newer posts!
I’m really looking forward to 2019 here on SWB – since starting my new job in July I’m gradually getting used to a much longer commute and working on balancing out my work life balance so I’m hoping that the big hiatuses that accidentally filled 2018 will be few and far between!
I had planned to do a giveaway on Christmas Eve but I went to stay with a friend’s family and time completely ran away with me and I forgot to schedule the post. So instead I’m going to include a giveaway here!

January marks the start of a whole new year of books to look forward to! So to celebrate SWB’s second birthday I’m giving you the chance to win your most anticipated release of 2019!
Simply reply to this post with the 2019 release you’d like to win and if you’re the lucky winner I’ll pre-order it for you! Please read the terms and conditions below and be sure to check out SWB over the next week when I’ll be sharing some of the 2019 novels I’m most looking forward to to give you some ideas!

Competition Terms and Conditions
- The SWB Birthday Giveaway competition is open to UK residents and residents of any country The Book Depository will ship to.
- To be eligible to win participants must leave a comment on this blog post stating the 2019 release they would like to win.
- Only one entry per person – No giveaway accounts allowed
- Names from all eligible comments will be listed and entered into Random.org list randomizer whichever name is listed first once the list is generated will be the winner.
- The prize is a single book up to the value of £30 (or equivalent) If the value of the book chosen is lower no cash alternative will be offered
- The giveaway will run from 8:00 1st January 2019 to 23:59 31st January 2019.
- The draw will take place 1st February 2019 and the winner will be contacted by 23:59 1st February 2019.
- All times listed are GMT
- Following the confirmation of the winner’s delivery address the chosen book will be ordered. Any January release will be dispatched in line with the retailers dispatch policies. Any other releases will be preordered and confirmation shared with the winner. Once ordered no changes can be made to the chosen book.
higgy88
Happy New Year and Happy Blog Birthday! My chosen book is The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Thanks.
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Sarah @ SWB
Thank you and good luck! Make sure you check back on the 1st February!
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goldenbooksgirl
Happy New Year/blogiversary! I am so excited for so many books, but I think Happy Girl Lucky has to be my absolute most anticipated of all of them (even though I’m also terrified to read it because Geek Girl is so special to me that I don’t know how I’ll feel about it. I’m optimistic though!)
Amy x
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Sarah @ SWB
Not going to lie I’ve not heard of Happy Girl Lucky lol!
Good luck though!
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goldenbooksgirl
It’s Holly Smale’s first new book in almost 2 years, and her first release that’s not part of the Geek Girl series x
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hscptcrash
Mine would have to be Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M McManus
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Sarah @ SWB
I am so excited for this book! Good luck!
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Lainy, BookishBitsBlog
Happy New Year, and blogging birthday! I would love to win The Extinction Trials: Rebel!
Lainy x
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Sarah @ SWB
Thank you! I’ve still to read that series, I have the first book sitting on my shelf! Good luck!
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Lainy, BookishBitsBlog
It is such a good series! Something I wasn’t sure that I would like, but I love it!
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CharlotteSomewhere
Happy birthday! Mine would be Song of Sorrow by Melinda Salisbury x
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Sarah @ SWB
I really need to make 2019 the year I pick up a Mel book…. Good luck!
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ashleighmuses
Happy New Year & Happy Blogaversary!
Book I’m most looking forward to in 2019 is Ali Smith’s Spring in March – not sure my feelings on that need to be expanded on really!
Looking forward to your 2019 blogging! xx
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Sarah @ SWB
Thanks lovely! I don’t think I’ve ever read a book by Ali Smith…. Good luck!
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Sarah - SWB
Spring is all yours! Drop me an email with your address and I will get it all ordered for you!
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Hayley at RatherTooFondofBooks
Happy 2nd Blogging Birthday, and a Happy New Year! 🙂 The book I most want to read that’s out in 2019 is Spring by Ali Smith. I loved Autumn and Winter so am eagerly anticipating the next book in the quartet.
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Sarah @ SWB
Thank you! You’re the second person to say Spring!
Happy New Year and Good Luck!
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ashortbooklover
Thanks for the chance! My choice would be A Girl Called Shameless by Laura Stevens.
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Sarah @ SWB
That’s on my list! I really need to read The Exact Opposite of Okay though! Good luck!
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ashortbooklover
I think you’ll really enjoy it!
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ashortbooklover
My friend recently pre-ordered me a copy, so I’ll change it and politely ask for Meat Market by Juno Dawson instead!
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TeaPartyPrincess
Yaaaay congratulations!
I’m excited for Collision by Victor Dixen and Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins 🙂
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk
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Sarah @ SWB
Thanks Cora!
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Jade Hewlett
Happy Blog Birthday! I can’t wait to read Fierce Fragile Hearts by Sara Barnard 🙂
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Sarah @ SWB
Thank you!
Good Luck!
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Christina Reid
Happy 2 year anniversary! I am really excited about tonnes of books in 2019, but I think the biggest one on my list right now is The Priory of the Orange Tree which looks epic!
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Sarah - SWB
Thank you! and good luck! So many people have said The Priory of the Orange Tree looks amazing!
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Megan H
Isn’t the Carry On (Rainbow Rowell) sequel coming out this year? I would absolutely love to win that if I’m correct x
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Sarah - SWB
I have to admit I’ve never read any of Rainbow’s books but I think Wayward Son is due out this year, is that the sequel?
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Amy
Happy birthday to your blog! 🙂
There’s this Edgar Poe retelling anthology coming out in September, His Hideous Heart, and I’ve had my eye on it for a while, so if I win, that’s the one I’d wish for. Sounds creepy and awesome!
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Sarah - SWB
Oh that sounds so good! Good luck!
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fhms97
not sure what id choose yet but maybe normal people by sally rooney 😊😊
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Sarah - SWB
Good luck! Best get thinking the winner is announced tomorrow!
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Donna
Loving the new blog look Sarah! Happy 2nd blogging birthday! I think my most anticipated book is Atlas Alone by Emma Newman, which is her first direct sequel in the Planetfall series (there are other books, but they can all be read as standalones).
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Sarah - SWB
Congratulations to Ashleigh!
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wanderingsofabookbird
Thank you so much for this amazing giveaway, Sarah! I’d love to win Priory of the Orange Tree 🙂
Megan
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