I'm happy to announce that my next book giveaway will be in conjuction with Book Room Reviews' Book Giveaway Carnival! There are a lot of sites participating in this, so make sure to check out the list on their page.
I'm giving away an ARC of The Forbidden Daughter by Shobhan Bantwal [review]. The rules are the same as usual - comment on this post to enter, with an extra entry if you blog about it and link back here. Due to shipping costs, U.S. & Canada only, please. The contest will end on Sunday, November 9 and the winner will be announced on Monday the 10th. Good luck!
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116 comments:
I've been interested in reading this since you posted your review. Keeping my fingers crossed!
I'd love to read this. Please enter me! milou2ster(at)gmail.com
Beautiful cover, I'd love to read this story. Please enter me, thank you.
I'd like to read this and I'm sure my mil would fight me for it! LOL mawshimp @ gmail dot com.
Please enter me. After your review, there is no way I can miss this book. Thanks!
I have been wanting to read this - thanks :)
Thanks so much for a chance to win this book....it really looks interesting!
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Great review. I'd love to read this one.
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would love to read this...please enter me- thanks so much!mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom
Please enter me, it looks like a good read. Thank you.
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I'd very much like to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
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I'd like to read this book.
-Terra
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This sounds like a book I'd really enjoy. Thanks for the chance!
I blogged about it! :)
I would love to be entered into your contest for the Forbidden Daughter. Yet another book I've been dying to read.
Check out my contests for life after genius, black flies, and lydia bennet's story...there are more to come from the blog giveaway carnival.
got your contest in the sidebar feature at Savvy Verse & Wit!
Great contest, I've been wanting to read this for awhile. mushmishy@yahoo.com
I wouldl really like to read this! Thank you!
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Great giveaway! Thanks!! Please enter me.
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Rachel
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I'm interested in this one. I'll add you to the list of giveaways in my sidebar.
For anyone else, my blog is also participating in the Book Giveaway Carnival, so feel free to stop by.
This one looks great. Thanks. And thanks again for sharing the wedding pics.
Great choice. I would love a chance at this book. Thanks.
I love finding all these new blogs....especially book blogs.
Jackpot!
Count me in, please!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
I loved the Dowry Bride, so I'd love to win this.
~ Popin
This looks good; thank you for the chance to win!
Your review makes this sound like a must read! Thanks for the chance to win.
looks good
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Looks like an interesting book. Please enter me for a chance to win! Thanks!
The book sounds very interesting. I love to read about other cultures. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I've posted this at Win a Book. No need to enter me in the contest.
hmm.. i thought i entered for this giveaway.. but can't seem to find my name here.. if this is a duplicate entry, you know what to do!:)
do enter me for this giveaway!:)
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I just read the review, now I want to read the book! Please sign me up for this giveaway, thanks!
I just read your review and it sounds very interesting! Thanks for the opportunity.
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-- Memory
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I would love to read this, please enter me. I've posted about the giveaway here.
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I thought I entered, but I do not see my post. So I am trying again, an I apologise if you receive this more than once.
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This book sounds very interesting. thanks for the giveaway!
I would like to be entered for this drawing, sounds like a really good book
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I have this one, it does look good! Just wanted to stop by and say hi and thanks for participating:)
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I havent heard of this one but it sounds interesting!
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I can't believe all the great blogs I am coming across through this Carnival. The book sounds like a great read!
Great site. Thanks for having the giveaway!
I would like to be entered to win this book!
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I'd love to be entered! I've heard such good things about this book! Thanks!
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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I'd love to be entered, looks good!
I love the looks of that book
I'd love to read this!
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I enjoyed your review and I am so glad you are following it up with this giveaway!
Thank you!
Darby
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I love the review- and it sounds like the type of book I would read. Of course, I would have to share it with others so they can get the joy out of it, too!
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Based on your review this sounds like a book I would enjoy reading. I love to read about different cultures. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I'm always on the look out for books to add to my 'must read' pile. Please count me in for this one! Thank you for the giveaway and the review!
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would love to enter
Great contest for a great book. Please come visit our Friday book reviews
Your review made me really want to read this book. I have to know what happens.
Thanks for the chance to win, looks like a wonderful book!
Please enter me - thank you for the giveaway!
thank you for having this! THis looks and sounds like an excellent read. Thank you!
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Wow, this sounds like an amazing book. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks for the giveaway! Great review :)
i would love to read this book.please enter me. thanks. yvonne. wingspawsnmagick@yahoo.com
Sounds interesting. I'd like an entry, please!
Enter me please! This book sounds very good!
Please enter me to win an ARC of The Forbidden Daughter by Shobhan Bantwal
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I'd love to be entered! Thanks!
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I love to read so I hope I win!
I read a review of this book on another review site and I would love to read it.
~Meredith F.
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I blogged about it here:
http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2008/11/weekly-giveaway-roundup-november-4.html
I would love to win this book! Thanks
Sounds very interesting, I've been seeing buzz around :).
I've been wanting to read this.
Your review has me eager to read this
Hi, I have read many good things about this book! The book's cover is gorgeous. Please enter my name in your fabulous book drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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I'd love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Elizabeth
nice one thanks
Looks like an interesting book. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks for the chance to win!
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this book sounds great!
Sounds like a great book!
Count me in too!
I'd love to read this. Thanks for the opportunity!
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After reading your review, this is a must. thanks for sharing
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This sounds so interesting... hope I get a chance to read it!
Sounds like an interesting book, I would love to win.
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I'd love to read this. Please enter my name
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Please enter me into this contest, thanks!!
Mariah
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I'd love to read this book. It sounds interesting and the cover is beautiful, but more than that, you're right that this is a subject more people should be more aware of. Thanks!
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sounds like a great read, thansk for sharing
I would love to read this. Thanks!!! aewalls425@hotmail.com
would love to read...thanks so much for entry!
It sounds like a great read about culture and what happens when we try to break free from traditions. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks. =)
Carmen T
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Would love to read this - thanks.
This book is right up my alley, thanks for the chance.
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i have never seen this book... looks very interesting, would love to give it a whirl :)
thank you
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i'm glad i stumbled across your blog. what an excellent book recommendation. Thanks so much for this great giveaway
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Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I liked your review. This sounds like an interesting read. Thank you~
I'm entering! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks to your review this is on my must read list.
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Shobhan is in my online writing group and I am dying to read this one! acirucci(at)gmail.com
Pick Me! Pick Me! I would love to win.
My husbands favorite author is Stephen King. I have two favorites: James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark.
I am currently reading WHAT YOUR 1ST GRADER NEEDS TO KNOW by E.D. HIRSCH
It's very kind of you to offer such a great giveaway, its rare that I see giveaways for people like us (avid readers).
Count me in too please.
Thanks
Tammy OHagan
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Go ahead and throw my name in the hat. Who knows I may be lucky. lol.
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