I read almost constantly, and I read to my children, less constantly but I do make sure they can read early in life. The faster I can get them reading, the faster I can go back to my own book(s).
Ahem.
In the interest of promoting reading, my well-tested philosophy of 'give and it will be given back to you' (it works), and this blog, I will be giving away a book or two every so often.
I'd say "once a month" or "once every two months" but I would procrastinate.
In the interest of non-procrastination, I'm just going to update this post whenever I feel like it, or whenever I find a book I enjoyed that you might enjoy as well.
One of my favorite current fiction books is Stephanie Meyer's Breaking Dawn. I loved the way she took her protagonists from madly-in-love adolescents into the horror of married life, and even childbirth.
Stunning. How many teen books describe the anguish of childbirth as accurately as Stephanie Meyers?
Granted, we are not all wanna-be vampires with a youngling inside waiting to burst forth at the smell of blood, but still, she did a great job.
The point is, those books were a good read, once I got past the 1,000th "I can't believe he likes me" in the first book. Even that starts to grow on you after awhile, especially when he starts saying it back to her.
I also thought she did a stunning job of portraying how both parties feel when a breakup with the person you THOUGHT was your true love turns his back, and the rather divided emotions of having another love interest when the said person comes back on the scene.
Plus, it's a happy thought to think that if wild and wonderful things can go on at a teeny tiny town in WA, maybe there's some excitement around here too.
Well, I can't give away just one of the books, so I'll give away the complete hardcover set as shown here:
If you already have the set it would make a great re-gift.
Just sayin'.
I probably won't have another giveaway until after the New Year, because let's face it, I have a ton of in-loves and in-laws and I'm already getting together the massive number of packages I'm sending out this year.
I swear, next year I'm doing gift cards.
Maybe Amazon e-cards.
*sighing* but that is so impersonal. I know I won't be able to follow through on the threat of the cards.
I think we'll set Dec 1st as the cut-off date for entry in this one.
I should have their presents sent before then.
Oh, right, entry rules:
comment = 1 entry
tweet about it @lawtonokmom (you'll want to follow as I'll announce the winner on twitter first) and follow me on twitter = 1 entry
blog about it AND include a link to this contest AND my website+permalink to your blog post in comments = 2 entries
Feel free to snag my purty blog button for your post. It has a link back to my blog already hooked up.
Continental US only please!
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Good luck!
Thank you for this contest i have been wanting to read these books. My sister said they are good but will not let me barrow them. I hope i win them
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! My cousin and I are both hooked on these books!
ReplyDeleteI would totally go tweet too, but twitter is insane today. :(
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com
I've been wanting to read these books! They cost so much though!
ReplyDeleteI love to read, esp. YA and middle grade books. And whimsical adult books of course (I'm not very serious, obviously...) Do you have any tips? I've already read out the local library.. :)
ReplyDeleteI liked Breaking Dawn the best, too. I had the same problems with the books at first, when I thought they were too teen angst-y but the plot and the empathy won out and I was hooked.
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I read them and they are amazing books. I sold my collection w/in 1 hour on Craigslist but regret it. I want to read them again! Thanks for the chance to win!
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My wife has been wanting to read these books for ages! If I don't win them I'll probably end up buying them for her Christmas gift. Of course I'd rather win them, buy her something else and have several great presents. Thank you for having this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on twitter at http://twitter.com/cakeblast and I tweeted..
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Thanks for the chance at a great giveaway! I LOVE this series!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I borrowed these books from a friend and loved them. I'd like to read New Moon again before the movie comes out!
ReplyDeleteHello, I've been on a waiting list at the library to read the second book. My email is mommy2brodie at yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend Geri has been after me, relentlessly, for me to get started on this series. She'd be positively delighted if I won. Either way, I'm going to read them. Thanks for the great opportunity! Best regards, Jenn @ rookno17.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWOW! You have a wonderful blog!!! What a wonderful giveaway as well
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I hope you decided to follow me because I try to bring my readers a new and AMAZING giveaway every Monday!
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Priscila
I haven't read the books yet :(. I'm a bit slow to get on the bandwagon. I can't decide wether to keep it for myself or give it to one of my best bloggy friends who is completely obsessed with it~
ReplyDeleteI added your button to my blog, I love to read.
ReplyDeleteI love the twilight series! Great giveaway!!
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I haven't read these books, and I'd love to see what the hype is about them. I guess I feel too old to break down and buy them myself.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read these books. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I follow on twitter and tweeted.
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