Hey peeps! Guess what? I'm trying something different and offering a BLOG FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY! That's right, for those of you that follow my blog you have the opportunity this Wednesday to win...
Julianne's mom gave me a copy of this book a few weeks ago along with a very sweet note. She thought I'd really like Edenbrooke and wanted me to read it and then pass it along to someone else in order to get the word out about her daughter's new book. I was more than thrilled to have a brand-new book in my hands as I LOVE TO READ and am always on the lookout for new stories. The gorgeous cover didn't hurt either. (I know the saying goes, "Never judge a book by its cover" but I totally and forever will ALWAYS do just that.) By the fourth chapter I'd absolutely fallen in love with this book, the clever dialoge, and witty characters.
Edenbrooke begins with Marianne Daventry attempting to escape the unwanted attentions of a rather enthusiastic (and entirely too old) suitor. Having recently lost her mother and now living in town, separated from her father and sister, Marianne finds her current situation lonely. She sees a surprise invitation to visit her sister in the country as just the thing to lift her spirits while her grandmother sees it as a fine opportunity to make a smart match. Highway robberies, mistaken identities, and kidnappings certainly keep things from becoming too dull. Where's a girl supposed to find time for love?
I think if you're into British Lit you'll really like this book. It's written a little less formally than Jane Austen's novels but keeps enough of the "slang" and customs of the time to make you feel like you've stepped inside the Regency era. Julianne Donaldson does a fabulous job at subtle writing. I've found that a lot of first-time authors bash their readers over the head with clues and foreshadowing just to make sure that the reader GETS IT. Not Julianne. She did a fabulous job building characters, weaving plot and subplot through the chapters, and writing believable dialog, (not an easy thing to do either)! All in all, a fabulous book!
Edenbrooke begins with Marianne Daventry attempting to escape the unwanted attentions of a rather enthusiastic (and entirely too old) suitor. Having recently lost her mother and now living in town, separated from her father and sister, Marianne finds her current situation lonely. She sees a surprise invitation to visit her sister in the country as just the thing to lift her spirits while her grandmother sees it as a fine opportunity to make a smart match. Highway robberies, mistaken identities, and kidnappings certainly keep things from becoming too dull. Where's a girl supposed to find time for love?
I think if you're into British Lit you'll really like this book. It's written a little less formally than Jane Austen's novels but keeps enough of the "slang" and customs of the time to make you feel like you've stepped inside the Regency era. Julianne Donaldson does a fabulous job at subtle writing. I've found that a lot of first-time authors bash their readers over the head with clues and foreshadowing just to make sure that the reader GETS IT. Not Julianne. She did a fabulous job building characters, weaving plot and subplot through the chapters, and writing believable dialog, (not an easy thing to do either)! All in all, a fabulous book!
If you'll recall I was given Edenbrooke with the stipulation that I pass it along. Well...like I said, I loved it so much I just couldn't bear to give it away. So I went out and bought a second copy which is what you'll receive if you're the winner of the blog follower give away! You can try to find yourself a copy, but Fair Warning! I received an email on Friday informing me that Edenbrooke has SOLD OUT at Deseret Book! You can find it at Costco and Barnes and Noble here in Utah and New York. BUT...if you follow me you'll have the chance to get this book for FREEEEEE!
(See the book I'm holding in my hands? By Wednesday this could very well be YOUR VERY OWN COPY!)
Following my blog is easy! Just click "Follow"at the top left hand of the screen. Feel free to follow with your screen or blog name! However, anonymous follows are not eligible for Edenbrooke because I have no idea who you are! The winner will be chosen at random with the help of Random.org. If you win I will ship this book to you free of charge! (Just to be fair this giveaway is available to my international friends as well!)
You've got until Wednesday at 12:00 MST to follow my blog publicly and I'll announce the winner soon afterwards! Good luck! I can't wait to see who wins!
Em
P.S. Check out Julianne Donaldson's website HERE.
Does it count for those of us who were already following your fabulous blog?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really good! Also, thanks again for saving the day when you rescued my wallet. That could have been disastrous!
ReplyDeleteHey guys! And yes Vanessa, if you already follow you are already eligible. Welcome Charli! I was happy to be of service.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like my kind of book! Pick me!! P.s- am I going to see you this weekend??
ReplyDeleteYeah!Glad I follow already! Love ya, Em! :)
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