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GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of Laura Rider’s Masterpiece by Jane Hamilton

February 18, 2010 by Darlene

Another great giveaway – this time for 3 copies of Laura Rider’s Masterpiece by Jane Hamilton courtesy of Valerie at Hachette Book Group. This is one I wanted to read back when it first came out so needless to say I’m excited to read it now. As well, another great book club pick – here, take a look at what it’s about…

Laura and Charlie Rider have been married for twelve years. They share their nursery business in rural Wisconsin, their love for their animals, and their zeal for storytelling. Although Charlie’s enthusiasm in the bedroom has worn Laura out, although she no longer sleeps with him, they are happy enough going along in their routine.

Jenna Faroli is the host of a popular radio show, and in Laura’s mind is “the single most famous person in the Town of Dover.” When Jenna happens to cross Charlie’s path one day, and they begin an e-mail correspondence, Laura cannot resist using Charlie to try out her new writing skills. Together, Laura and Charlie craft florid, strangely intimate messages that entice Jenna in an unexpected way. The “project” quickly spins out of control. The lines between Laura’s words and Charlie’s feelings are blurred and complicated, Jenna is transformed in ways that deeply disturb her, and Laura is transformed in her mind’s eye into an artist. The transformations are hilarious and poignant, and for Laura Rider, beyond her wildest expectations.

I can just imagine the discussions that could be brought about with a book such as this – marriage, fidelity, trying to find some excitement in life. Well to help you along, Hachette Book Group also provides a great Reading Guide to spark those discussions.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 3 copies of Laura Rider’s Masterpiece by Jane Hamilton up for grabs. To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with a way to contact you.
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, please let me know in your comment.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) as the books will be shipped directly from the publisher. I will be drawing for the winners on Saturday March 13, 2010. Good luck everyone!

Darlene

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  1. Penny says

    February 18, 2010 at 3:16 am

    This sounds like a good read. I follow your blog.

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  2. DarcyO says

    February 18, 2010 at 3:41 am

    Sounds interesting! Please include me. I'm a follower.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

  3. tetewa says

    February 18, 2010 at 3:49 am

    I'd like to be included, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com

  4. Florinda says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:11 am

    I've been wanting to read this for a while – please enter me in the giveaway! I follow your blog.

    3.rsblog AT Gmail DOT com

    Thanks!

  5. Mystica says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:51 am

    I follow. Please count me in for this draw.

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  6. Zia says

    February 18, 2010 at 5:10 am

    This sounds like a fun read.

    I am a follower

    Zia
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  7. Sandy Jay says

    February 18, 2010 at 5:23 am

    This one sounds very interesting. Please count me in.

    I'm an old follower.

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  8. scottsgal says

    February 18, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Another great giveaway – would love to read this

    +2 follower

    thanks for the chance
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  9. traveler says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Thanks for this lovely giveaway. I am intrigued with this book. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. Bethie says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I am a follower.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  11. alexandrea says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I would love to read that, sounds like a great storyline! Thank you for the giveaway.

    I am a follower.

    gibbylet(at)gmail(dot)com

  12. Serena says

    February 18, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    no need to enter me…but i posted this in my sidebar

  13. JoanneR says

    February 18, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Thank you! Am a follower.
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  14. J.T. Oldfield says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Please enter me. I follow you w/ GReader.

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  15. Janel says

    February 18, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    I remember reading reviews about this when it was first released. Sounds interesting.

    +1 I am a follower 🙂

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  16. TopWinger says

    February 19, 2010 at 12:08 am

    This looks to be an interesting read.

    I'm a follower.

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  17. Booksnyc says

    February 19, 2010 at 5:09 am

    I heard great thing about this one when it first came out! Thanks for the giveaway!

    I follow your blog

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  18. etirv says

    February 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    I would like to be entered!

    Google friend connect follower!

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  19. Mary says

    February 19, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    This is another book I have on my list of books I want to read.

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  20. Mary says

    February 19, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    I follow on Google Friend.

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  21. K says

    February 19, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    Please enter me too!
    Thanks!

  22. Amy says

    February 19, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    Like you, Dar, this is a book I've wanted to read since it came out. I really like Jane Hamilton's work and try to keep up to date with her books.
    Thank you for offering this book in a giveaway!

    Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com

  23. Amy says

    February 19, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    +2 I follow your blog!

    Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com

  24. Bcteagirl says

    February 20, 2010 at 2:35 am

    This looks interesting, thank you for the contest!

    teagirl1 at telus dot net

  25. Bcteagirl says

    February 20, 2010 at 2:35 am

    I follow via google friend connect! 🙂

  26. Bcteagirl says

    February 20, 2010 at 2:36 am

    Twitted!
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  27. Sue says

    February 20, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    I'd love a chance!

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

  28. Anonymous says

    February 20, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I would like to win
    Please enter me
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

  29. sharon54220 says

    February 22, 2010 at 1:53 am

    I've been wanting to read this since it firsct came out. I would love a chance to win.

    I'm also a follower.

    sharon54220@gmail.com

  30. justpeachy36 says

    February 22, 2010 at 2:09 am

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    Please enter me in the giveaway.

  31. justpeachy36 says

    February 22, 2010 at 2:10 am

    justpeachy36@yahoo.com

    I am a follower.

  32. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2010 at 5:59 am

    this looks like a great read!!

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  33. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2010 at 6:02 am

    I love your blog!! Enter me pls!

    vivaglampink@yahoo.ca

  34. Margie says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Sounds good. (I'm a follower)
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

  35. Sean says

    February 23, 2010 at 1:06 am

    please enter me
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  36. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2010 at 4:03 am

    I'd love to read this book! Please accept this as my entry. Thank you!

    Aliya D.
    aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca

  37. Alison's Book Marks says

    February 23, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    This one looks great too!

    APSkap (at) comcast (dot) net

  38. Allison says

    February 23, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Please enter me.
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  39. Allison says

    February 23, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Already a follower
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  40. Simply Stacie says

    February 25, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    Please count me in.

    I follow.

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  41. Sandra Hughes says

    February 26, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    First visit to your site…please enter me for the drawing of this new book by Jane Hamilton (love her novels) madeintexas@mail.com

  42. 409cope says

    March 1, 2010 at 1:56 am

    This looks like a good book! cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

  43. 409cope says

    March 1, 2010 at 1:56 am

    I follow through google friend. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

  44. Pamela Keener says

    March 1, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    This sounds like an awesome read.
    I am a follower via google
    pk4290@comcast.net
    Love & Hugs,
    Pam

  45. Misusedinnocence says

    March 3, 2010 at 4:34 am

    Sounds great!

    +2 I follow

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  46. Rebecca Graham says

    March 3, 2010 at 9:13 am

    Sounds like an interesting book!

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

  47. Wanda says

    March 3, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    This one sounds like such a fun read —love that cover— thanks for the chance to win!

    I follow and will post here.

    wanda_waiting[@]hotmail[.]com

  48. nfmgirl says

    March 3, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    This sounds great! Please count me in. Thank you!

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  49. nfmgirl says

    March 3, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I follow

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  50. nfmgirl says

    March 3, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Blogged:
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  51. Karin says

    March 4, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    Count me in! Thanks!

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  52. Jenny Girl says

    March 4, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Oh this sounds good!
    +2
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    I follow 😉

  53. Jaime says

    March 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    please enter me
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  54. Jaime says

    March 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

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  55. Jaime says

    March 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    2 follower
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  56. Jaime says

    March 6, 2010 at 6:52 pm

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  57. Jaime says

    March 6, 2010 at 6:52 pm

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  58. Jaime says

    March 6, 2010 at 6:53 pm

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  59. Anonymous says

    March 7, 2010 at 4:34 am

    Jane Hamilton Here. Thanks for all of your enthusiasms. This book is a Comedy, a satire. So, it's a bit of a departure for me. Although I think there are funny bits in the other books. Anyway, thanks for the GIVEAWAY. Cheers, jh

  60. Renee G says

    March 8, 2010 at 4:31 am

    Would love to read this.
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  61. Bani says

    March 8, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    +1 I'd love to enter this giveaway. E-mail is wakeupangel at gmail dot com

    +2 I'm already a follower.

    +3 Tweeted here- http://twitter.com/baniclips/status/10192015894

  62. Aik says

    March 9, 2010 at 11:07 am

    I'd love to enter! Thanks!

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  63. Aik says

    March 9, 2010 at 11:07 am

    I'm a follower.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

  64. Anita Yancey says

    March 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Sounds like a book I would be interested in. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  65. cherylbaryl says

    March 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    I am a follower and would love to enter. I have posted the giveaway on my blog:
    http://cherylbaryl.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaways.html
    cherylbaryl@hotmail.com

  66. lag123 says

    March 11, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    Love your review. Thanks for the giveaway.

    lag110@mchsi.com

  67. lag123 says

    March 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Vintage follower thru google reader and GFC.

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  68. lag123 says

    March 11, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/lag32583/status/10344049666

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  69. Charleydog says

    March 12, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Please enter my name in the giveaway. Thanks!

    I am a follower.

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  70. CherylS22 says

    March 13, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Please count me in

    I follow in GoogleFriendConnect

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  71. Nancye says

    March 14, 2010 at 3:52 am

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    March 14, 2010 at 3:52 am

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  73. Nancye says

    March 14, 2010 at 3:52 am

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    March 14, 2010 at 3:53 am

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