Friday, April 10, 2009

April Giveaway #1!!


Many of you have heard me raving about this book. I read it this week. It is an amazing story of friendship and tolerance. It's set in Jackson, Mississippi in the 60's. It's the story of the relationships between white families of that era and the black maids who serve them. You follow the lives of three women, all three of which you love sometimes and you want to shake at other times.

This one made me laugh out loud, as well as weep. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't believe that it's author, Kathryn Stockett, has never written a book before. Her first time out of the gate and she hits a home run! This is one of my top 5 reads of all time.


I'm giving this away. Here are the rules:

1. Leave a comment on this post anytime between now and next Thursday, April 16. Winner will be drawn by random number generator and announced on Friday, April 17th. Winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to provide an address to send the book. Should winner fail to do so, another winner will be chosen.
2. You will get one extra entry if you sign up for email subscriptions and start receiving them.
3. You will get one extra entry if you follow me on Twitter.
4. You will get one extra entry if you blog about this giveaway.
5. You will get one extra entry if you forward this post to at least 4 friends. Please copy me on the email.
6. You will get one extra entry if you tweet about this giveway.

Whew! That's a lot of entries. Good luck!
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29 comments:

  1. catladysdApril 10, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    I keep a tablet near the computer that i add book titles and authors to when i hear them discussed in the room. I have added this one as i trust your taste in books in seems to be similar to mine!

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  2. mindyApril 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    this sounds like a wonderful read thanks for the giveaway

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  3. NickolayApril 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I have actually heard some really good things about this book. Thanks for the chance

    jason@allworldautomotive.com

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  4. scottsgalApril 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Sounds like a real "feel good" read - thanks for the giveaway

    msboatgal at aol.com

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  5. cmilesApril 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Nice giveaway Jewels...great idea!!

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  6. Kat's ScratchApril 10, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Thanks for the tip....putting that on my reading list.

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  7. KRApril 10, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I'd love this.

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  8. AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    I'd love to read this. Thanks!

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  9. MicheleApril 10, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway. This book sounds very interesting.

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  10. AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    I haven't come across this book before. It sounds interesting and one I would like to read.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. SinfullyApril 11, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I'm holding off ordering the book from Borders...cause I'm feeling lucky!

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  12. Nicole C.April 11, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    I've been dying to read this book!!

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. AikApril 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    This sounds so interesting! I really want to read this book.

    aikychien@yahoo.com

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  14. AikApril 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I subscribed.

    aikychien@yahoo.com

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  15. AikApril 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I'm following you on Twitter.
    My username is aikychien.

    aikychien@yahoo.com

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  16. AikApril 11, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I tweeted here:

    http://twitter.com/aikychien/status/1497292668

    aikychien@yahoo.com

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  17. Lady RoxiApril 11, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Love to have this.

    Thanks,

    darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. JenniferApril 12, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    This sounds like a really good book, thanks for the giveaway!

    mattandjen[at]gmail.com

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  19. A ReaderApril 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Sounds great.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    kimspam66(at) yahoo(dot)com

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  20. MsBooMski@aol.comApril 13, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Count me in! I like the idea of you posting a reading recommendation with a short review once a month. The giveaway is great too! Since this is my first comment, I'm believing in beginner's luck! I really enjoy the blog. Thanks!

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  21. Sandra K321April 14, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I would enjoy reading this book. Sounds like it will be a good and informative book about the 60's.

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  22. jwx4April 14, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Love to read this book.

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  23. LUVAApril 14, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    If this book is anything like Sue Monk's Secret Life of the Bees,it'll be a winner. I'd love to read it!

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  24. Adriene H JohnsonApril 15, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I am going to try my luck!!!

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  25. Starfiire58April 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I am claiming this book as mine right now in the name of Jesus! Jewel I love your blog, you have always kept my interst! If I do not win the book, I will purchase it, sounds very interesting. Thanks

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  26. blqlvrgrlApril 16, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I am a readaholic. I am in the middle of reading Walter Mosely's new book. I already see this will be my next selection. Thanks...

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  27. lepaixApril 16, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    I looked for this book in the bookstore tonight, but I didn't have the name quite right so I didn't find it. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  28. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    This sounds like a great book for a spring/summer getaway. Thanks for the chance to win! =)

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  29. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I follow you on Twitter (@Minxvixen)

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