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Giveaway: 5 copies of The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

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Hi everyone, well here I am trying to get back in the swing of things. The dog is still sick but I’m really praying he’s going to get better soon. In the meantime I have a great giveaway of 5 paperback copies of The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova courtesy of Valerie at Hachette Book Group.

This would be a fantastic book for your book club to read. I have a copy of the book and have started it but not finished as of yet. I’ve enjoyed what I have read. What I like is that it is a chunkster of a book at 720 pages. I’ve always found that for a book club a chunkster is always good. There’s always plenty to talk about. My book club, The Page Turners, have definitely read a few chunksters in our time and I think they’re great because they give you more to sink your teeth into.

About the Book

Breathtakingly suspenseful and beautifully written, The Historian is the story of a young woman plunged into a labyrinth where the secrets of her family’s past connect to an inconceivable evil: the dark fifteenth-century reign of Vlad the Impaler and a time-defying pact that may have kept his awful work alive through the ages. The search for the truth becomes an adventure of monumental proportions, taking us from monasteries and dusty libraries to the capitals of Eastern Europe – in a feat of storytelling so rich, so hypnotic, so exciting that it has enthralled readers around the world.

“Never was a ghost story so casually erudite, nor a historical travelogue such gripping entertainment.” —New York Magazine

“Impossible to resist. . . . Kostova blends fact and fantasy to remind us that the original Dracula legend is rooted in monstrous acts of unblinking evil.” —Miami Herald

“A richly told story about family and the dark side of human nature. . . . This cry of the heart will appeal to readers beyond those who are drawn by a fascaination with the legend of Dracula.” —Chicago Tribune

“Genuinely terrifying.” —Boston Globe

“Nearly impossible to put down once you crack the spine. . . . It won’t take you long to get to the end.” —Houston Chronicle

You can listen to an excerpt here.

And be sure to check out the Reading Group Guide here which is a fantastic resource for your book club.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 5 copies of The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova up for grabs courtesy of Valerie at Hachette Book Group. To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave a comment with a way to contact you.
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, let me know and I’ll pass on the extra entry to you as well.
  • For 3 entries blog or tweet this giveaway.

The giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I’ll draw for the winners on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Good luck everyone!

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  5. I will be praying for Buddy for you…I know how much he means to you. My book club hates chunksters but I love them! So please enter me Dar.

    I'm also a follower.
    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

  9. You will definitely have to let me know what you think of the book after you finish it. I'll say no more, but don't read my review from last year until after you have finished it.

    Needless to say, you can exclude me from the drawing since I already have the hardcover on my shelf.

  10. Please enter me for a chance to win The Historian. I have had this book in my Amazon cart for what seems like forever.
    knittingmomof3(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  26. Don't enter me Dar…already read the book. Just wanted to stop by and say that I hope Buddy gets better!! 🙂

  30. Oh wow this looks good. I have to say being a history major I was intrigued by the title then I read about it and hmmm I think I want to read this book. So please enter me in the giveaway.

    leann.luckett@gmail.com

  36. I've heard such great things about this book and I know it's been suggested for one of the selections for my book club next year!

    melacan at hotmail dot com

  39. Would love to win this book!

    I follow your blog.

    I posted a link about this giveaway on my blog's sidebar.

    ibeeeg(at)gmail(dot)com

  40. I have this book and loved it, so no need to enter me. I just came by to say that I've been thinking about you, and am praying for him to get better soon!

  41. Awesome sounding book!
    I'm already a follower.=]
    In the side bar of my blog is your giveaway!
    kayla(dot)yoesting{at}yahoo(dot)com
    Thanks!!

  47. The first time I heard about this book, I thought it sounded fascinating and told my daughter about it. I'd love to win a copy.

    I follow through Google Reader.

    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  50. No need to enter me (I didn't love it. Didn't even really like it). I'm letting you know I've missed you. This is up at Win a Book, too.

  54. Please enter me for this book, and I am a follower of your blog.
    I've heard of this book and it sounds like one my husband and I will enjoy: scarey, history, mystery.
    thekilns at excite dot com

  60. I would love to be entered in this giveaway – my bookclub is always looking for a good thriller. My email address is laarlt78(at)hotmail(dot)com.

    I am a follower.

    Thanks!

  63. I hope your dog's doing better.

    I'd love to be entered. I follow through Google Reader.

    Thanks.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

  67. Wow, this book sounds great!!! Please enter me.

    I'm a follower

    mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net

    Thanks again for the wonderful giveaway/contest!!!

  71. Thanks!
    rae_sunshine4(at)yahoo.com
    I'm a follower as well. 🙂
    Stop by and visit at twoandahalfbooklovers.blogspot.com
    Contest is on my sidebar.

  72. Mary D
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com

    Please count me in, I've been dyin' to read The Historian 🙂

    And please give your beloved Buddy a hug from animal lover moi ~

  77. I am up for tackling a "chunkster" this winter! Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance!

    rubymoonstone at gmail dot com

  79. Hello hope your dog is feeling better it is hard when your friend is sick and also worrying so am sorry to here he or she is ill.

    please enter me in your contest and thanks for having it.

    starryann2000@yahoo.com

  90. I have read great things about this one! But don't enter me… I am not eligible!

    I hope Buddy gets well soon… and hope you and your family is recovering!

  108. Although I had read wonderful reviews, I never read this book. I'd like the opportunity to win a copy.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

  112. Please enter me in your drawing. I am so glad to have found yor website with lots of book comments!
    bmcginn19(at)gmail(dot)com

    p.s. I hope your dog gets better!

  116. Hi! I hope your pup gets to feeling better.

    I am very interested in reading this book. Although, it may take me years to get through it all!! 700+ pages! Wow!
    Thanks for this giveaway!

    imsosweepy { at } gmail { dot } com

  120. 1. I think this book looks amazing! I would love to read and review this.

    journey through books @ gmail dot com

  127. This would be a fantastic read, and I'm told I MUST read it!

    Livelaughlovecj(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thank you!