Saturday, February 18, 2012

Literary Giveaway Blog Hop



Over 50 blogs participating all offering one or more giveaways of literary (non) fiction or bookish items.
 My Giveaway - International

One winner can choose one book from the three pictured below which will be sent from the Book Depository. The books I've chosen were all top favourites from what I read in 2011. The links will take you to my reviews.


The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford.......Eight-year-old Molly Fawcett and her ten-year-old brother Ralph are inseparable, in league with each other against the stodgy and stupid routines of school and daily life; against their prim mother and prissy older sisters; against the world of authority and perhaps the world itself.

Bereft by Chris Womersley.......It is 1919. The Great War has ended, but the Spanish flu epidemic is raging across Australia. 
QuinnWalker returns to the small town and the home he fled ten years earlier when he was accused of an unspeakable crime determined to uncover the truth.

The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall........ During the long hot summer of 1976, a young Cambridge mathematician cycles into a
remote village in the Lake District and takes a job as a farm labourer. Painfully awkward and shy, Spencer Little is viewed with suspicion by the community and his only real friendship is with scruffy. clever 10-year-old Alice. When he saves Alice from a mountain fire he begins at last to feel accepted but as he is drawn deeper into the lives of others he also becomes aware of their secrets - and of the difficulty of keeping his own.

To enter the Giveaway please leave a comment which includes
  • your email
  • which book is your choice if you win.
Entries will close 8am Thursday 23rd (NZ time) - this will be UK 8pm Wednesday 22nd.. The winner will be chosen by random org. , contacted by email and will have 48 hrs to respond - no reply and I'll draw another winner.

A list of all Blog Hop participants can be found here.

Good Luck!


Entries are now closed


Thanks to all who participated.




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70 comments:

  1. MarceFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    marceblogspot(at)hotmail(dot)com

    The Proof of Love is already on my Wishlist from you so would love to win that.

    Great selection, thanks for the opportunity.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I've heard lots of great things about The Proof of Love, so I'd love to try to win it.
    Thanks for having a giveaway!
    Cheers
    Sam
    samstillreading[at]gmail[dot]com

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  3. UnknownFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I'd love to win 'Bereft' as I feel slightly guilty that I haven't already read it...

    tonymalone at y7mail dot com

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  4. buddytFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.

    Much appreciated.

    I would be interested in Bereft


    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  5. JannekeFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I love to win The Proof of Love. Thanks for the inernatinal giveaway
    jjhoutstra17(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. JannekeFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I love to win The Proof of Love. Thanks for the inernatinal giveaway
    jjhoutstra17(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. Bonnie JacobsFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford sounds most interesting to me, so that's the one I'd like to win. Thanks for taking part in the Blog Hop.
    emerging DOT paradigm AT yahoo DOT com

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. The Mountain Lion has been on my wishlist for a while now.

    kinnareads (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. UnknownFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    I've been meaning to read Bereft for years now so obviously that's my pick!!

    Thanks for hosting such a delightful giveaway,

    kayleigh (dot) f (dot) murphy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  10. EllieFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    I'd love to read The Mountain Lion - it sounds right up my street!
    Thanks for the giveaway - I'm adding a lot of books to my wishlist thanks to this hop!
    Ellie @ Musings of a Bookshop Girl
    emp501 (at) hotmail (dot) co (dot) uk

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  11. Reading Mind / The Loyal Book February 19, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    I'd love The proof of love! thanks so much

    aliasgirl at libero dot it

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  12. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    I'd be happy to win any of the three!

    debnance at gmail dot com

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  13. layenFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    I'd choose Bereft.

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    lincalc at gmail dot com

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  14. UnknownFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! All three books look great, but I love NYRB, so I'd go with The Mountain Lion.

    susanna DOT pyatt AT student DOT rcsnc DOT org

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    You have a really interesting blog! I'd like to win Bereft. curlygeek04(at)gmail(dot)com. Enjoy the Hop!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'd choose The Proof of Love.

    readinginwinter(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  17. Reader Unfolded February 19, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Thank you! I would like The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall.

    erikadlugo at yahoo dot com

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  18. nomadreaderFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    I'd love to win The Proof of Love. Thanks for hosting this giveaway! nomadreaderblog at g mail dot com

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  19. @parridhlanternFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    I think my choice would be Bereft, thanks for the giveaway.
    parrishlantern@yahoo dot co dot uk

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  20. VeronikaFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I would choose The Proof of Love.
    Thank you for this giveaway!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  21. Francine AnchondoFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    The proof of love
    fmd518(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. ikkinlalaFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I think I'd choose The Mountain Lion... but it's a tough choice! Thanks for the opportunity!

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  23. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I'd love a chance to win PROOF of LOVE ; great giveaway and great blog. Stop buy and enter my giveaway if you haven't done so already.

    bibliophilebythesea AT gmail DOT com

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  24. deanna_boocockFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Bereft looks like such a good read. I have seen the novel on a few sites now and shall have to add it to my TBR
    deanna_boocock (at) hotmail.com

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  25. Sam (Tiny Library)February 19, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Great giveaway - I like the sound of Proof of Love :)
    s.murray10@yahoo.co.uk

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  26. Pain SUXFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I'd like "Proof of Love" it sounds like a great read.
    Thanks for the opportunity.

    ~Steph
    soklad82@hotmail.com

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  27. Nose_in_a_bookFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Oh, I would love to read The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall. I have seen a lot of gushing reviews of it! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Kate
    kate@noseinabook.co.uk

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  28. EvieFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I would like to read Bereft by Chris Womersley. thanks a lot for the chance to win it!
    by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br

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  29. Debbie RodgersFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I'd like to read Bereft: I am fascinated by that period in history. Thanks for the chance to win!

    debbie at exurbanis (dot) com

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  30. NennaFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I would love to win The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall :)

    minuhno@gmail.com

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  31. CatFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    My comment: "I'd love to win Bereft - I read too few books from your continent!

    Thanks for the nice giveaway!"

    Judith @ Leeswammes' Blog

    Judith emailed me she couldn't get her comment to post so please let me know if you're having the same problem and I'll add your comment.
    catsplace31(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)nz

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  32. Marjorie/cenya2February 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    I would love to read the Bereft. This book sounds like it has a lot of mystery.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

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  33. PuttPutt1198EveFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. "The Mountain Lion" sounds the most interesting to me. Kids against the world -- I think we have all felt like that at one time or other. Again, thanks for the chance to win it! PuttPutt1198Eve@comcast.net

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  34. DindaFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I would love to get The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall.

    dl(dot)love(dot)freedom(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Raising my hand for Bereft (although it was very hard to choose).

    pbhinterland@comcast.net

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  36. mamabunny13February 19, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I would like The Mountain Lion if I win. Thanks.
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

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  37. LilianFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    The Mountain Lion sounds the most intriguing to me and I would love the opportunity to read it!

    lilianxcheng AT gmail DOT com

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I'd choose Bereft - it's been on my wishlist for a while!

    Thanks for the giveaway
    Shelleyrae @ Book'd out

    bookd.out at gmail dot com

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I would choose The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall.
    Thank you.

    Malvina
    darkenf(at)rocketmail(dot)com

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  40. MysticaFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall. Thank you for offering choices.

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  41. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:41 AM

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  42. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I'd love to read Bereft! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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  43. AnnaZedFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Oh Jean Stafford by a mile. I have read 'Boston Adventure', 'The Catherine Wheel' and (of course) 'Collected Stories' but not 'The Mountain Lion'. That would be very interesting and I like that you aren't just offering new books on your giveaway, thanks.

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  44. AnnaZedFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Sorry! margueritecore [ at ] gmail [ dot ] com

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  45. Nina CFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    I'd choose Bereft.
    tribb99(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  46. NancyFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I'd love to read Bereft. Thanks.

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  47. Sara Kovach / Dare to be Different - Teach!February 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Surprise me with the book selection. Thank you for the giveaway.

    skovach717@gmail.com

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  48. JudyFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Bereft looks like I would enjoy it.

    Thanks for your giveaway.

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

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  49. orianaFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    i would like to read The proof of love
    thanks for making this international!!

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  50. RuthFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Bereft would be my choice. Thanks!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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  51. StephanieFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I'd love Bereft!

    Stephanie

    thaliansmhc at yahoo dot com

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  52. AikFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    I'd choose Bereft by Chris Womersley.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  53. michelle130February 21, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I'd choose The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford.
    msuck27@hotmail.co.uk

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  54. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Both The Proof of Love and The Mountain Lion sound very good. I think if I win I'd like The Proof of Love.

    Thank you for a great giveaway!
    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. Linda KishFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I would choose The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  56. ZaraAlexisFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks for participating in the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop. What a great way to share books!
    I'd love a copy of "The Proof of Love."

    Thanks,
    Zara D. Garcia-Alvarez
    Email: zgarcia(dot)alvarez(at)gmail(dot)com
    On Twitter: @ZaraAlexis

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  57. VinciFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    follow your unique and well designed site
    by gfc - dayleb.
    would like to read - Bereft by Chris Womersley..
    sounds like my kind of book. but the Proof of Love
    sounds good too. anyways thanks for the chance
    to snag a copy. And the list of your fav. books is great.
    dayle b at telus dot net

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  58. PersephoneFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. I'd like Bereft.


    GFC-Persephone
    wingedpersephone at gmail dot com

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  59. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬February 21, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I'd like Bereft.
    Is US eligible?
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  60. ArtemisGFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Thanks for participating in the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop and for the giveaway!
    I would like Bereft by Chris Womersley.

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  61. KatrinaFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    I hope it's ok if I say that I would like any one of those books, so if I win, just pick one for me. :) Thanks!
    oneagainst at hotmail dot com

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  62. mikiFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    i would like to discover a proof of love.

    thanks you a lot for opening this worlwide

    all the best

    isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. Tiffany DrewFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I would love to receive The Proof of Love if I am chosen. Thank you for the great giveaway!

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

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  64. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I'd love The Proof of Love.

    My email: litendeavors(at)gmail.com

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  65. neerFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I'd love to have Bereft. thanks.

    neerrr(at)gmail(dot)com

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  66. CindyFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I'd really like to win "The Proof of Love"
    Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.
    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  67. Iris on BooksFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I'd like to enter for "The Mountain Lion". The other books look good as well, but this one seems to be a NYRB Classic and how could I resist?

    irisonbooks [@] gmail [.] com

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  68. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    The Proof of Love by Catherine Hall
    galyettina at yahoo dot com

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  69. HelenFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    I would choose Bereft by Chris Womersley
    helldog3 at aol.com

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  70. DarleneFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I would choose Bereft.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com

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