It drives me crazy to hear abalone pronounced improperly. It's abalonEE.

For a chance to win a pair of these soft, cozy Pohler Bear Socks, please answer this question in the comments below: Who would you most like to start the new year playing footsies with--real or fictional?

I'll randomly choose all winners tomorrow, on New Year's Day, and I'll announce them in a live here in the lounge at 4PM CST. The replay will be posted here and in the lounge on my site. Best of luck!

Sorry I'm a day late getting this one up!

For a chance to win a custom book sleeve crocheted by me, please answer this question in the comments: Do you prefer soft pastels, deep jewel tones, moody darks, or bold brights — and what color would your dream book sleeve be?

Btw, I create a number of styles using your choice of color and sell them for $20 each on my store here: https://www.evapohler.com/product-page/crocheted-book-sleeve

You can also make your own with my free pattern here:https://www.evapohler.com/post/crocheted-book-sleeves

Winner will be chosen on New Year's Day. Good luck!

If you'd like a chance to win this cute book mark and pretty tote, please answer this question in the comments: If you could receive one bookish item as a gift (besides today’s giveaway), what would it be?

Btw, the Ghosty Bookmark is available for purchase in my store for only $6.99 here: https://www.evapohler.com/product-page/ghosty-bookmark

You can find the free pattern here to crochet your own: https://www.evapohler.com/post/crochet-a-ghosty-bookmark

Winner announced on New Year's Day. Good luck!

If you'd like a chance to win a signed paperback copy of THE LADY AT THE GATE, answer this question in the comments below: What draws you into a mystery — a dead body, a locked room, a mysterious note, a ghostly encounter, an atmospheric setting, or something else? Tell us your favorite mystery hook!

Btw, this is the first book in my TWILIGHT SOCIETY MYSTERIES, which will eventually total five books. I'm currently working on the second book, THE PIANIST, releasing in April and available for preorder in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook here: https://www.evapohler.com/books/twilight-society-mysteries

Winner announced on New Year's Day. Good luck!

If you'd like a chance to win this pretty book charm necklace (comes in silver or gold plated), answer this question in the comments below: If you could choose a charm to represent you, what would it be and why?

Btw, you can purchase this book charm necklace for only $10 in my store here: https://www.evapohler.com/product-page/stainless-steel-necklaces-antique-little-book-charm

Winner announced on New Year's Day! Good luck!

If you would like a chance to win a signed paperback copy of BEAUTY AND THE DRAGON, answer this question in the comments below: If you could step into any fairy tale world, which one would it be and why?

Btw, There are two books out in my OLYMPUS EVER AFTER SERIES, with SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN SHADES available for preorder and releasing on February 13th (Friday the 13th!). Like all my books, these novellas are available in print, ebook, and audiobook. You can find them here: https://www.evapohler.com/books/olympus-ever-after

Winner will be chosen on New Year's Day. Good luck!