Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Time for a Giveaway - A Book I Loved!

It's been a while since I did a giveaway, and yesterday came across my like-new hardcover copy of Translation of the Bones by Francesca Kay.  In case you haven't read this one, it's really very very good.  Want to throw your name into the hat and try to win?  Look at the awesome dust jacket.


A profound novel about the nature of faith and motherhood that “begins as the small mystery of one woman’s vision (or delusion) and explodes into a deeper story” (The Washington Post).

Mary-Margaret O’Reilly is seemingly a harmless enough young woman, ready and willing to help out Father Diamond in the Sacred Heart church in Battersea. She may not be very bright, and she is sadly overweight, but she can certainly clean, and is very good with children.

It is the statue of Jesus on the cross Mary-Margaret is especially drawn to, and one day she decides to give Him a thorough and loving cleansing. But then moments later she lies unconscious, a great gash in her head, blood on the floor. Word gets out that she has witnessed a miracle and soon a full-scale religious mania descends on the quiet church, and everyone, from Father Diamond to his small but loyal band of parishioners, is affected by it. After recovering, Mary-Margaret returns to the church, and obsessively, back to the statue of Jesus. He has told her things, things she must act on, and urgently. The act she decides on is a shocking one, making The Translation of the Bones a riveting story of passion gone tragically wrong.
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  1. MysticaSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Thank you for making it open to all. Much appreciated.

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  2. leonelSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    looks interesting.

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  3. caiteSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    sounds interesting!!

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  4. Ann SummervilleSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    The beginning reminds me a little of the painting in Italy where a woman tried to restore it and the painting ended up looking like a monkey. That would probably make an interesting novel too. Thanks for offering a giveaway.
    Ann
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  5. Natalie~Coffee and a Book ChickSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Oh, this sounds absolutely fascinating, and one I will find hard to put down. Thank you for hosting this giveaway! coffeeandabookchick {at} gmail {dot} com.

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  6. travelerSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I am captivated with this unique novel.Thanks for this feature. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. petiteSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    A unique and fascinating book. Thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  8. grammajudybSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. The cover and short intro grabbed me.

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  9. SherrieSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    This looks great - would love to check it out!

    Thanks :)

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I'd love to read this. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  11. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    This one sounds so captivating....thanks!

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  12. RinnSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Ooh, this sounds good! My email is rinnreads[at]gmail.com =)

    Rinn

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  13. Cyn HydeSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    it sounds like a book i'd like to read. my e-mail is chyde121(at)gmail(dot)com thanks

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  14. Sim CarterSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    That sounds intriquing and the fact that there's a big uh oh in it means I must enter for a chance to win a copy! Contact me at simcarter@prodigy.net.
    Thanks Diane!

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  15. Debbie RodgersSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Thanks for opening this up to outside the USA :-) Book sounds interesting and I so often like the ones you recommend, so I'm eager to read this.

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  16. ElisabethSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Sounds intriguing! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    You always have the best books!

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  18. GigiSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    This one looks really good! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. rhondaSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    thanks for giveaway!lomazowr@gmail.com

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  20. JennaSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Sounds like an intriguing read! I have heard lots of good things about it!
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  21. SukoSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I'd love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway, Diane!

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  22. ZibileeSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I read your review of this one and thought it sounded fantastic, so I would love to be considered for the giveaway. This book is high up on my wanted list, so I am so excited that you are offering up a copy! Thanks so much for your generosity!

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  23. lag123September 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I want to see what act Mary Margaret decides upon.

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  24. karenkSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    thanks for the chance to read one of your favourite novels

    karenk
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  25. Mary PrestonSeptember 6, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    THE TRANSLATION OF THE BONES looks fascinating. Yes please!!

    Cheers!!

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  26. skkormanSeptember 6, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I would love to read this book—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

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  27. StaciSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Here's my comment!!

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  28. KarenSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    An enticing lead-in to the story! Would love to read it!

    Karen
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  29. KarenSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:14 PM

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  30. ZaraAlexisSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Faith and motherhood...things I'm very much interested in. I would love to win a copy! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!

    Zara Alexis
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  31. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    This sounds like a captivating story. Thank you so much for this giveaway!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I'm not entering because I've already read it. But I have to say it was a very interesting book!

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  33. MelissaSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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