February 24, 2009
Book Giveaway: The Laws of Harmony
Speaking of reading in bed all day, Harper Collins has generously offered to give away five copies of the new book by Judith Ryan Hendricks, The Laws of Harmony. Booklist says that Hendricks “calls to mind Barbara Kingsolver in her affinity for wise women and the power of close female friendships.” And, to make things better, the main character is a cook, so expect lots of evocative writing about food. Leave a comment and I will draw five names on Friday. Sorry all you beloved internationals, but you must live in the United States for this one. Am about to draw the winners, so no more entries, please. Here are the winning comment numbers! I’ll be contacting each of you via email. Congratulations!
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Jennifer: Hi there! Was just introduced to your blog and am LOVING it! I’d love a chance to win the book drawing – I know you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but I do like that cover….2 years ago
Kate: Hi,
Came across your blog a few weeks ago. Enjoying it! Would love a chance to read this book!2 years ago
Jennifer: This books sounds interesting! I discovered your blog on Yahoo Shine and I love it.2 years ago
Bun: Oh yay! I’ve been looking for a good read to wile away my commute…2 years ago
Christine S.: Oooh, ooh, ooh…another book to possibly share with my high school students and the book club at school… Please consider me for a free copy! (Of course, I would have to preview it first…as if that would be a stretch!) Thanks for the opportunity!2 years ago
Liz: Looks like an interesting read!2 years ago
Kristina: I’d be honored to be entered into the drawing. Thanks, Sarah!2 years ago
Elizabeth: Barbara Kingsolver is one of my all time favorite authors – if this is even close to one of her novels, I’d be ecstatic! Great giveaway!2 years ago
Sarah Jane: I’m just a sucker for a new book. This one looks like a good one to read with a cup of tea.2 years ago
Anna: Sounds like a lovely book! I’ve been stuck reading about forensics and the weather for two classes this semester… I’d love to have some fiction to mix in!2 years ago
Ann: oooh this looks like a fabulous dregs-of-winter read.2 years ago
anna: always looking for new material. especially since winter seems to be dragging out!2 years ago
Victoria Haynes: I read the first chapter on Amazon and am filled with lots of feelings. I’d like to suggest it as the next read for book club! Not to mention that the concept of harmony has been on my mind a lot lately.2 years ago
Liana: I’ve been home sick these past couple days and a new book looks like just the thing, danke!
(Hours of Fast Food Nation while ill probably hasn’t been the best idea…)2 years ago
mindy: thanks for the wonderful giveaway2 years ago
Christina Brunetti: I would love to read this.
Thanks2 years ago
lisa: Count me in
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Lisa: The book sounds great.2 years ago
jami anderson: I’d love to win this – it looks fantastic!2 years ago
Victoria: This book sounds really interesting. I’d love to read it!2 years ago
peden: hey there – i’ve been a silent reader from the west coast for a while now! you are adorable. thanks for the giveaway!
xoxoxo
peden2 years ago
Miranda M.: “…evocative writing about food.”
Sounds like my personal journal!2 years ago
Emily: Sounds like the makings of a great vacation-when-I-can’t-afford-one evening! thanks2 years ago
Melissa: What a lovely contest. Thanks for doing it! This book sounds like it could be just what the doctor ordered.2 years ago
Beth: This looks great! I too love Barbara Kingsolver…2 years ago
Ellie W: Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.2 years ago
Melanie: I am new to your blog and this sounds like a great giveaway. Thanks.2 years ago
Alison: Count me in too! And by the way….I finally watched the Mrs. Bradley mysteries you recommended quite some time ago…they are every bit as fab as you suggested! I’m sad there are only a few discs!2 years ago
Jessica: Love your blog! Looks like a good book!2 years ago
Anjali: sounds like the perfect book to read on our next frigid day in Chicago – March means more winter, still…2 years ago
Lily: I just read a recommendation for this book so I’m definitely in.2 years ago
Janet F: I would love to read this book!
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com2 years ago
Kate: Looks like a great read!2 years ago
Megan: I spent today reading in bed (sinus infection kept me out of work) and definately could have used a new book.
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Gretchen: Ah, I could always use a good read. Lovely cover!2 years ago
Janet: Sounds great. Please enter my name.2 years ago
Becky: Sounds good! I’d love to enter. Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com2 years ago
Sarah Beth: Would love a new book…2 years ago
Jenica Hendrix: I just found your blog, and with every entry, I love it more. Please, count me in for this giveaway. This sounds like a lovely book.2 years ago
Lynne: Your website is so refreshing and fun! I’m finishing “Eat, Pray, Love”. This sounds like a nice follow-up. Please enter me, Thanks!2 years ago
Joy: love the new look and the book looks great! I will counter with five copies of a great Random House book for another giveaway if you can spare one for me!2 years ago
Tasha: I love your blog. I find it very refreshing. I’m glad I found it. I would love a chance to read this book. It sounds so interesting! Have a beautiful day!2 years ago
Victoria: HI!
i guess i should have left a comment sooner, would love a chance to read!
Just broke my arm in Roller Derby, looks like i’ll be needing something to do with my recovery time.
xx2 years ago
Linda: Would love to win this–sounds very interesting! Thanks so much!2 years ago
Lex: I’d love to read this book. I have a goal this year to read a book a week and this sounds like a great one to add to the list.2 years ago
Felicia: Just stumbled across this blog through my Google Reader and want to say I’m really liking it! Count me in for the book drawing.
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Maureen: I am really enjoying your blog…thanks!2 years ago
Claire: this sounds like a great end of winter/lenten read!2 years ago
Sarah: What a great read! And what a great blog, thanks so much for putting your lovely work and ideas on the interwebs!2 years ago
Phoo-D: I really enjoyed Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. This looks like it would be a great read!
Phoo-D2 years ago
elizabeth: sounds like a great read! pick me pick me!
2 years ago
Jade: Oh wow, I could really use a book like this right now in my life.2 years ago
Starlene: I’m trying to quit smoking right now and desperately need a distraction. PLEASE!2 years ago
Jen: Sara, I have been thinking of your book list for days now and it’s made me really think clearly about what I have been craving in the things I choose to read these days. Whether it’s a book or a blog, I find myself gravitating towards authors (predominantly women) who think about their lives deeply, take pride in small wonders, enjoy the everyday and often free joys we can so easily overlook. Like a good book or a good list of good books shared with friends.
Thanks!2 years ago
Kody: I want one!2 years ago
Andrea: I love contests…2 years ago
Jeanne: Thank you for having the contest. Sounds lovely!2 years ago
eliz: yes please! i totally want to read this.2 years ago
Anna: I love checking in with you, and should comment even when I don’t have the possibility of winning something (!)…so I hereby vow to comment more.
I’m at home with a new baby and putting off getting my PhD reading list together. This book looks like the perfect sort of procrastination!2 years ago
Karen: I love your new site design. And I would love a copy of this book.2 years ago
Megan: Love the new site! Please enter me too!2 years ago
Heather: I could really use a new book to read, I just finished up the last one.2 years ago
Misty Lahti: I want to win!!! I need a new book.
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Bernie: How neat! This looks like a book that would be good to have on hand.2 years ago
kristin: HI! Love your site. I would looove to read something meant for a grown up. I do get to read a lot but it’s mostly things like Pinkalicious (fab book you must get even if you don’t have kids), If you give a mouse a cookie, Etc. I miss the kind of reading you can do without babies wanting to be on your lap but I love having them on my lap too
! Hope you’re having a better day today!2 years ago
Milly: hey, I would read that!2 years ago
Rose Anna: What a fabulous contest, I never turn down a chance for a new book
2 years ago
Maureen: I love Barbara Kingsolver, so this sounds like a good read.2 years ago
Erin: Whee! Contests are fun!2 years ago
Susan: I just spent a long weekend with two of my oldest friends, so I’ve really been appreciating the love and support we give each other.2 years ago
Kathy D: Looks like a great book….2 years ago
kim v: Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com2 years ago
Jenna: Oops! I put this in the wrong spot.
After reading the Twilight series, I could probably use something non-vampire related to read.2 years ago
Jen R.: Books are one of the great pleasures of my life, so this would be a treat.2 years ago
Estela S: I’d love to win this book. Count me in!2 years ago
Kristina: I’ll take a whack at it! I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and have yet to comment. But I must say, ma’am, your elegant and enthusiastic writing style colorful photographs help to make each day a little brighter for me in not-always-so-sunny Detroit. Thanks and pick me!2 years ago
Anne-Marie: What a great surprise! I would love to read this book all day in bed
2 years ago
Joy: Booooo – stupid living on the wrong side of the Atlantic! Looks like something to put on my amazon wish list though.2 years ago
vanessa: I love when the main character is a cook =)2 years ago
Tanya: Sounds like an awesome read! Add me to the drawing please
2 years ago
Emily: Oh yes please! If it’s likeden to Kingsolver then I will read it!2 years ago
Sydney85: I need a good book to sit down and relax.2 years ago
Becci: Female friendships, books and cooking. Perfect. Count me in.2 years ago
Robin: I do judge a book by it’s cover and I love it!2 years ago
Erin: It’s 8:56 am central time — probably too late to enter, but just in case!!
I love Barbara Kingsolver, so this sounds like a great read!!2 years ago
Tasha Wallace: I hope I’m not too late!!!! Working in a kitchen and loving books, I would love to get my hands on this one!!!!2 years ago