Friday, February 22, 2013

What's in the mail...plus a giveaway

**Giveaway is now closed**

Melissa A and Amy:

Three Good Things by Wendy Francis from Simon and Schuster




What could be in YOUR mail...

A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams!

Start loading up your beach bags...[a little less than] 100 days 'til Beatriz Williams' new novel hits shelves! However, if you live in the US, you could have your hands on this book a lot earlier than that!

Thanks to Penguin, we have TWO copies for some lucky US readers!

Memorial Day, 1938: New York socialite Lily Dane has just returned with her family to the idyllic oceanfront community of Seaview, Rhode Island, expecting another placid summer season among the familiar traditions and friendships that sustained her after heartbreak.

That is, until Greenwalds decide to take up residence in Seaview.

Nick and Budgie Greenwald are an unwelcome specter from Lily’s past: her former best friend and her former fiancé, now recently married—an event that set off a wildfire of gossip among the elite of Seaview, who have summered together for generations. Budgie’s arrival to restore her family’s old house puts her once more in the center of the community’s social scene, and she insinuates herself back into Lily's friendship with an overpowering talent for seduction...and an alluring acquaintance from their college days, Yankees pitcher Graham Pendleton. But the ties that bind Lily to Nick are too strong and intricate to ignore, and the two are drawn back into long-buried dreams, despite their uneasy secrets and many emotional obligations.

Under the scorching summer sun, the unexpected truth of Budgie and Nick’s marriage bubbles to the surface, and as a cataclysmic hurricane barrels unseen up the Atlantic and into New England, Lily and Nick must confront an emotional cyclone of their own, which will change their worlds forever. (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)

How to win: Since the Oscars are this Sunday (yay!!!), please tell us one of your favorite nominees from any category. (If you're entering this giveaway after the Oscar winners have been announced, let us know which win you're happiest about.)

One entry per person.

Please include your e-mail address or another way to reach you if you win. Entries without contact information will NOT be counted.

US only. Giveaway ends February 27th at midnight EST.




38 comments:

Felicia said...

I'd like to see Les Miserable do well at the Oscars. Thought all did a fabulous job and would like to see them get the recognition!

Suzy M said...

I'm rooting for Argo.

Book Mama said...

I hope Bradley Cooper wins for leading actor.

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Nova said...

I am hoping for a win for Jennifer Lawrence in "Silver Linings Playbook" for best actress.

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Lauren McCormick said...

I'm rooting for Les Mis to win win win!! It was an amazing movie and fantabulous acting and singing!!

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Ty for this opportunity to win your book!!

pascale said...

ARGO!!!!! The movie was fantastic and Ben Afflick... wow! However, I will also be thrilled if Silver LIning Playbook wins ANYTHING... another WOW!

This book sounds great!
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Mrs Mommy Booknerd said...

Just saw THE SILVER LINING PLAYBOOK and I loved it, so any win for the movie would make me happy! But ps...the movie and book are VERY different!

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Lisamarie said...

Django Unchained...One of the few Quentin Taratino movies I have enjoyed in a long time.

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Bonnie K. said...

I'm rooting for Amour in the Best Picture category.

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Tiffany Drew said...

Daniel Day Lewis for best actor. I haven't seen Lincoln, probably never will, but I'm still loving him from The Last of the Mohicans. I don't really have much interest any of the people up for awards, they always leave out the people I think deserve to be nominated.

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Linda Kish said...

I'd like to see Sally Field win again for best supporting actress

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RegRache said...

BEST ANIMATED PICTURE = Wreck It Ralph!! fingers crossed

Jessica said...

I want Bradley Cooper to win for best actor!

Thanks!

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PuttPutt1198Eve said...

If Daniel Day Lewis doesn't get it for Lincoln, he was robbed (just like Ben Affleck)!

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Sorry -- Daniel Day Lewis and my contact info is:
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rhonda said...

Loved Jennifer Lawrence.lomazowr@gmail.com

Twisty J said...

I really like this cover! There's just something about it. I would like to see 'Lincoln' pull some awards at the Oscars, for sure.

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bn100 said...

Anne Hathaway for best supporting actress

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Sheena said...


I'd like to see Christoph Waltz win Best Actor in a supporting role for Django Unchained. He did a terrific job in it!

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Rita Wray said...

I hope Daniel Day Lewis wins.

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Mary Jo Burke said...

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of my favorite Daniels. The other didn't get nominated, but should have. Of course, I mean Daniel Craig.

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DD said...

Oh my gosh! I love little Quvenzhané Wallis in the Beast of the Southern Wild. I'd love to see her win the award for best actress.

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Kristen said...

I loved DDL as Lincoln!

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Holly Gipson said...
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Jennifer Huelsebusch said...

I would love to see Bradley Cooper win!! Also, looking forward to seeing all the fashion!

Holly Gipson said...

absolutely loved Les Mis!!!

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Maggie Reyes said...

Jessica Chastain for best actress. Argo for best picture.

I *loved* Overseas so much I read it the first time then re-read it immediately again! (I have never done that with any book!)

So excited about 100 Summers!

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Thanks for this giveaway!!!!

Preet said...

I'm a huge fan of Anne Hathaway, always have been. I'd love to see her win for Best Supporting Actress in a Supporting Role. I'd also love to see Brave win the animated feature film category.

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Anonymous said...

I'd love to see Jennifer Lawrence take home an Oscar!

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TinaB said...

Anne Hathaway!
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Pauline Wiles said...

I loved Les Mis, but I'd really like the Skyfall theme song to win.
Thanks for the giveaway...
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karenk said...

can you believe that i did not see any of these movies!!!

thanks for the chance to read this wonderful novel

i'm a follower, too

karenk
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Cresta McGowan said...

Well, I never get to go to the movies :-( But, if I was a betting women, I'm sure "Zero Dark Thirty" will pull a few nods because it's about the military. As a military wife, it's not so accurate in the details, but it tells a compelling story. My personal choice would be Les Miserable. I haven't seen it, but I heard it was fabulous and I adore the actors in that film!

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Cresta McGowan said...

Oh, and I'm a follower - here, on Twitter, and on FB. :-)

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Leslie J. said...

I really enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook. A heavy subject handled in a poignant and funny way. Loved all of the performances. I think Lawrence will win for actress, would love to see Cooper and DeNiro win, but don't think they will. Can't wait until tonight!

A Hundred Summers sounds like a real page turner and gets me so excited for summer! Thanks for the giveaway! lesj11@hotmail.com

Erica said...

I thought Jane Fonda looked amazing! It was great that Daniel Day Lewis won.

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Unknown said...

Although I haven't seen Silver Linings Playbook, I'm happy that Jennifer Lawrence won. I think she's a great actress, and she's funny too! :)

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Hailey said...

I was happy to hear Jennifer Lawrence won Actress for "Silver Linings Playbook" and Adele won original song "Skyfall" from "Skyfall"

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