Occupying Time

When I need to escape, I read. I'll read about anything and I share the list with you as the year goes on. I'm trying something new. There are a lot of "reader" blogs out there and my friend Kelly has been a great source of info for these. She recently posted about several book give away contests and since I'm in the middle of a mental conundrum I am going to enter a few and wanted to pass on the info to all of you as well. Check the links out, you might find a new book to occupy yourself with...

#1 Bookin' with Bingo with some March Madness
I read the review and it sounds like the book "Matrimony" might be one I should read right now. Maybe I'll find an answer to that inevitable question..."why?" And a chance to win two other books with it...what a bonus.

-a copy of MATRIMONY by Joshua Henkin
--an advanced copy of M. J. Rose's THE MEMORIST
--a copy of SCAVENGER by David Morrell
--all wrapped up and sent in a Multi-Use Book Tote
I will pick a second place winner who will also receive a copy of MATRIMONY

To be one of the winners this week, here are the simple rules:
1.For ONE entry leave a comment about MATRIMONY after reading my review
2.For a SECOND entry become a follower of my blog, or tell if you already follow
3.For a THIRD entry leave a link about my giveaway in your blog
You MUST leave your email address in one of your comments so I can let you know when you win.
Sorry, entries only from USA and Canada, and no P. O. Boxes PLEASE
This Giveaway starts on Monday, March 2 and ends Sunday, March 8 at 6 PM
#2 A Novel Menagerie
Two of this give aways books have been on my to read list for a while...The Glass Castle and Snow Flower and Secret Fan. However, when I looked at the reviews Losing Kei looks like one of those books to read to get my "I am woman, hear me roar!" mojo back. See what you think by checking out her reviews.

What do you need to do to win this GRAND PRIZE valued at $100? Here are the rules:

• For One Entry: Leave A Comment Below. Which book are you most excited about in this list of four?

• For Two Entries: Visit my reviews of these books by clicking on the picture of the book cover. In your entry comment, tell me which review you liked reading the most.

• For Three Entries: Mention my giveaway on your blog. Use my A Novel Menagerie Graphic (below) and Tracy’s contest graphic (above). Link back to this post.

• For An Extra Entry: Subscribe to this blog and/or subscribe to my Twitter.

• For An Extra Entry: Tell me WHICH TWO sports my twins play.

• For An Extra Entry: Tell me the real name of “Princess Paddywaddle.”

• For An Extra Entry: Tell me what I’ll be doing on the evenings of March 2nd and 9th. (It’s NOT an Easter Pageant)

• For An Extra Entry: Name the blogger (and her blogsite) whose bookclub I’m in.

• For An Extra Entry: Tell me which fictional character I’d be if I had to choose one.

• For An Extra Entry: Tell me the name of one of my two best friends from high school.

• Contest open to U.S. residents only. (Sorry, the shipping is too expensive for such a heavy box international).

• Contest entries must be received by 8:00pm PST Sunday, March 8th, 2009.

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And you folks think I read a lot...these woman are truly connoisseurs of pages...

EDIT: Book Club Girl has another one out there....go check her out to get the new Jodi Picoult book. I know my best friend Heather will be anxious to read it!