I participated in a giveaway program of goodreads in February with my "Nine Years to Freedom," and "The Apple Tree Blossoms in the Fall." I tried to give away three copies of "The Apple Tree Blossoms in the Fall," choosing only the US and the UK. 780 people participated. With "Nine Years to Freedom," I decided to give only one copy and choose readers in the US and a few other different countries. 1081 people showed interest in reading my book. I sent out the books to the winners, and am impatiently waiting to read their reviews on goodreads. I think authors shoudl try the giveaway program on goodreads, if they haven't already done iso It is a good way of getting one's name out.