Rush Home Road
Thanks to Hachette Book Group I have 5 copies to give away.
Five year old Sharla Cody is sent to live with seventy-year old, Addy Shadd. Addy is in no way related to Sharla but she is the first person who answered her door when Sharla’s mother, Colette knocked and offered to take Sharla for the summer. Addy lives in a trailer park. She is all alone, so when Colette is looking for someone to take Sharla; Addy agrees. It will be nice to have someone to talk to again. Sharla and Addy will teach each other things despite their age differences.
Ok let me first get this out of the way by say this “Oh My Gosh”. I did not realize how much this book was going to affect me. The reason is that Lori Lansens has such a distinct, prolific writing style that Addy and Sharla just came alive for me. It was like I was living in that trailer park along with Sharla and Addy. The friendship that Sharla and Addy formed with each other was precious and one to be treasured forever. I started reading this book last night and in a matter of only a few hours I had finished reading Rush Home Road. For being Lori Lansens first novel as well as the first one I have read by this author, I give it a perfect ten! Rush Home Road just became one of my new favorite books. Lori Lansens is one author to watch out for. A true powerhouse.
Purchase the book here http://www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/books_9780316008037-WhereToBuy.htm
To enter to win one of five copies of this book. Open to US and Canada only and no PO Boxes. There are mulitple ways:
1. Leave a comment saying you want to be entered and an email address (1 entry)
2. Blog about this contest and leave a link where you did. (2 entries)
3. Share your favorite book of 2008 so far (1 entry)
4. Post about this contest on numerous sites and for every place you post about this contest will get you 1 entry.
So for example you post about this contest on LibraryThing, Shelfari, Good Reads. You have now just earned yourself 3 more entries
I will pick the winners Saturday, October 4th.
Five year old Sharla Cody is sent to live with seventy-year old, Addy Shadd. Addy is in no way related to Sharla but she is the first person who answered her door when Sharla’s mother, Colette knocked and offered to take Sharla for the summer. Addy lives in a trailer park. She is all alone, so when Colette is looking for someone to take Sharla; Addy agrees. It will be nice to have someone to talk to again. Sharla and Addy will teach each other things despite their age differences.
Ok let me first get this out of the way by say this “Oh My Gosh”. I did not realize how much this book was going to affect me. The reason is that Lori Lansens has such a distinct, prolific writing style that Addy and Sharla just came alive for me. It was like I was living in that trailer park along with Sharla and Addy. The friendship that Sharla and Addy formed with each other was precious and one to be treasured forever. I started reading this book last night and in a matter of only a few hours I had finished reading Rush Home Road. For being Lori Lansens first novel as well as the first one I have read by this author, I give it a perfect ten! Rush Home Road just became one of my new favorite books. Lori Lansens is one author to watch out for. A true powerhouse.
Purchase the book here http://www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/books_9780316008037-WhereToBuy.htm
To enter to win one of five copies of this book. Open to US and Canada only and no PO Boxes. There are mulitple ways:
1. Leave a comment saying you want to be entered and an email address (1 entry)
2. Blog about this contest and leave a link where you did. (2 entries)
3. Share your favorite book of 2008 so far (1 entry)
4. Post about this contest on numerous sites and for every place you post about this contest will get you 1 entry.
So for example you post about this contest on LibraryThing, Shelfari, Good Reads. You have now just earned yourself 3 more entries
I will pick the winners Saturday, October 4th.
Comments
For another entry, my favorite book recently has been THE LAST QUEEN!
My favorite book for this year has been WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. I know it's not new this year, but I only read it in the spring, and I am still in awe.
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My email address is
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I'll be back shortly with my link.
For another chance, my favorite book for 2008 is Orange Mint and Honey by Carleen Brice excellent book about a mother/daughter relationship.
http://www.apooobooks.com/2008/09/24/wednesday-winnersand-book-blogger-contest/
I'm off to post about it on Shelfari and Library Things.
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my favorite read htis year has been 'Shattered Dreams'
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Julie- I have not read The Girls yet but after reading Rush Home Road I want to.
Gwen- I too liked Water for Elephants
Becky-Thanks for blogging about this contest. I want to read Duma Key after hearing you rave about it.
Yasmin - I have not heard of Orange Mint and Honey by Carleen Brice but I will have to check it out.
Becca- You are not alone. I to read Far World and enjoyed it
Yan -I want to read The Host
Naida- I will have to check out Shattered Dreams.
Susan- Thanks for blogging about this contest.
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http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2008/09/weekly-giveaway-roundup_24.html
My favorite book of '08, so far, would be a tough choice. I will say Sweetsmoke by David Fuller.
I posted about your giveaway on my blog:
http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2008/09/challenges-and-giveaways.html
I also posted about it here.
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And my favorite book for this year is The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Loved it!
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My favorite book so far this year is a triple header - A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Host, and the Book Thief. All wonderful wonderful reads!
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And favorite book I've read thus far this year...The Last Jihad by Joel Rosenberg. So good!
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Kimberly
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Icedream- I have heard good things about Sweetsmoke
Dawn M - I really need to read The Host
A Real Lib- I have not heard of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle but will check it out
Wendy- I loved The Book Thief
Jenna - The Last Jihad by Joel Rosenberg is another book I have not heard of
I am learning about so many new books from you all. Thanks
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Thanks for the giveaway!
Lindsey
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please enter me!!!
--Anna
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My favorite book of the year is "Garden Spells" by Sarah Addison Allen.
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My favorite read so far this year is Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks.
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My favorite book of the year was Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.
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Elizabeth
The best book I read recently was People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
http://shereadsandreads.blogspot.com/2008/10/win-it-wednesday.html
Thanks!
-Adayla
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kris
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My favorite book is the one I'm reading now, The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
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Elaine R
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For another entry also, my absolute favorite book this year, hands down, is The Seamstress by Frances de Pontes Peebles.
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Fave book so far in 2008 has been Tomato Girl by Jayne Pupek.
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