The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop hosted by Leeswammes’ Blog, runs from Saturday, October 15th through Wednesday, October 19th. More than (50) bloggers are participating, each participant will be
giving away some literary selections in the process.
If you are a new visitor to my blog, I'd describe it as a mixture of book reviews: generally, literary or contemporary
fiction, with some non fiction, with an occasional review of a childrens book I may find delightful. I also like to showcase soon to be released books
that appeal to me and, I've been known to post
occasional photos I take, hoping that some readers might enjoy a change from just books now and then.
For first time visitors, I hope you will become regular visitors after today. If
you are an old friend, THANK YOU, as you all make blogging worthwhile. I
LOVE COMMENTS, and while I do like to respond to comments via email, for some reason, not everyone's comments link back to an email :( I still haven't figured that one out, but I'm with blogger so I know at least some of you understand).
THE GIVEAWAY
- 1st Prize - You select (1) Literary Fiction Title from Amazon.Com ( $20 max)
- 2nd Prize - New Trade Softcover - The White Woman on the Green Bicycle; Monique Roffey
(about the book)
A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage,
set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad
Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy.
When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated, heat-fatigued, and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily lives. But when George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden from him, the discovery sets off a devastating series of consequences as other secrets begin to emerge.
Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy.
When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated, heat-fatigued, and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily lives. But when George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden from him, the discovery sets off a devastating series of consequences as other secrets begin to emerge.
DETAILS for a Chance to Win
- Open to US and International residents
- If you are new to my blog and have never commented here before today, you MUST become a follower to be entered in giveaways.
- One entry per person - just leave a comment with a way to contact you if you win
- You Need not have a blog to enter
- GOOD LUCK to EVERYONE who gets entered
- Winners will be selected after 8PM on the East coast on Wednesday - October 19th
- THANKS so much for stopping by. I hope you stop by again sometime.
- Now I'm off to visit your blog.
BLOG HOP and GIVEAWAY PARTICIPANTS
- Leeswammes
- Devouring Texts
- The Book Whisperer
- Seaside Book Nook
- The Scarlet Letter (US only)
- Rikki’s Teleidoscope
- Bibliosue
- Curled Up With a Good Book and a Cup of Tea
- The Book Diva’s Reads
- Gaskella
- Lucybird’s Book Blog
- Kim’s Bookish Place
- The Book Garden
- Under My Apple Tree
- Helen Smith
- Sam Still Reading
- Nishita’s Rants and Raves
- Ephemeral Digest
- Bookworm with a View
- The Parrish Lantern
- Dolce Bellezza
- Lena Sledge Blog
- Book Clutter
- I Am A Reader, Not A Writer (US only)
- The Blue Bookcase
- Book Journey (US only)
- The House of the Seven Tails (US only)
- In One Eye, Out the Other (US only)
- Read, Write & Live
- Fresh Ink Books
- Living, Learning, and Loving Life (US only)
- Bibliophile By the Sea
- Laurie Here Reading & Writing Reviews
- Amy’s Book World (US only)
- Teadevotee
- Joy’s Book Blog
- Word Crushes (US only)
- Thinking About Loud!
- Kinna Reads
- Sweeping Me
- Minding Spot (US only)
- Babies, Books, and Signs (US only)
- Lisa Beth Darling
- Tony’s Reading List
- SusieBookworm (US only)
- Tell Me A Story
- Close Encounters with the Night Kind
- Nerfreader
- Mevrouw Kinderboek (Netherlands, Belgium only)
- Boekblogger (Netherlands only)
- In Spring it is the Dawn
- No Page Left Behind
- Elle Lit
Thank you for hosting a giveaway! and for making it open to all. Much appreciated.
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It's like Christmas! In October! How fun to see what everyone's giving away! I love your opportunities for prizes, thanks for throwing my name into your hat. bellezza.mjs@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower and I don't know if I've ever commented before. This is such a great idea! There are a lot of participating blogs that I've never heard of and I look forward to reading them!
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thanks for the giveaway. id love to be entered :)
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This blog hop is quite exciting! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!
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Thank you for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.
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Thanks for being part of this hop :-) !
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I am following via e-mail subscription.
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Wow, great giveaway! I'm having a great hop, hope you are enjoying it too.
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Thanks for the offer :)
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I'd love to enter though I already have the second prize you are offering. If I get picked for second prize then please pick another person to win. Thanks so much and good luck to all.
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Hi, Another blog hop weekend! I guess I had better get hoppin'. Thanks for the choice. I follow you on GFC as Sandra K321.
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Thank you so much!
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I would love the chance to be entered in your giveaway, and to thank you for hosting it! I am a follower, of course!
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Thanks for the great giveaway Diane!
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Thank you for this very generous giveaway, Diane. If I win I will probably choose The Language of Flowers. The White Woman on the Green Bicycle sounds like very good book. Moving from England to Trinidad is quite a change!
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Thanks for having this giveaway. Both prizes sound great. Please enter me. Thanks!
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Hi, just popping by to say hello, as part of the literary giveaway blog hop.
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I've been reading your blog for a long, long time!!!! What a generous giveaway - thanks for the opportunity :)
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Thanks for hosting this giveaway - the summary of the book sounds very intriguing!
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Thanks for the great giveaway and for making it open to everyone:)
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Thank you for a fall gift. I am a new GFC follower- Christine A.
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I'm a new follower.
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I'm an old follower who would love to win :-)
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It's always a blessing and a curse to choose your own book in a giveaway. ;) Glad to be a follower!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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I love your blog and am so glad that we're buddies! Have fun with the Hop!
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An excellent giveaway, thanks for the chance to win.
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I follow by google reader as cenya2.
Yay for the Literary Blog hop! Thanks so much for the chance... I'm a GFC Follower ("Adam").
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I follow you on gfc as cjabdelnour. Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com Thanks a bunch!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a kind thought to open your giveaway prizes to international visitors, I hope that you get to make lots more new friends along the way.
I really wanted to stop by and thank you for highlighting 'The Woman On The Green Bicycle'. I was just browsing the post but was suddenly brought up short when I got to the synopsis for this book. It captured my interest and imagination immediately and is another addition to my reading list, the first today, but then it is only 9.30am!
Enjoy your Sunday.
Yvonne
Great giveaway! I've heard a lot about the book so I would love to win it.
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GFC Darlene
I've been a follower here for a long, long time. Your blog is one of my top favorites.
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What a wonderful giveaway! I'm already a follower!
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Thanks for the chance to win, Diane - very generous - I think I might splurge on a Giller Prize short listed item...will see if I win :-)
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Thanks for the giveaway! I love these blog hops.
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Lovely and generous offerings! This is such fun I am wondering why I have not done this before. I agree with Bellezza's Christmas comparison. Many thanks.
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Thank you for this, I an old follower on GFC as Tirabaralla :)
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A generous giveaway thank you.
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Thanks for the giveaway !!!
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Woman on a Green bicycle is a book I'd love to read. Haven't visited Trinidad but dame close to it!
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Thank you. (:
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Hi! Thanks for this great giveaway! I'm a new GFC follower - JaclynsMusings and I also write a blog focusing on 3 niches with one of them being books & reading.
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My favorite part of the Literary Giveaway is discovering new blogs! Thank you so much for your lovely giveaway! I think books are the best type. :-)
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