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GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of April & Oliver by Tess Callahan

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Here’s a book that you and your book club can sink your teeth into. I’ve got 3 copies of April & Oliver by Tess Callahan up for grabs courtesy of Valerie at Hachette Book Group. I haven’t read April & Oliver yet but I do have a copy and I’ve heard so many good things about the book. I’m trying this summer to read a few of my own books along the way too and April & Oliver is one I won so hopefully I’ll be able to fit it in.

About the Book…

Best friends since childhood, the sexual tension between April and Oliver has always been palpable. Years after being completely inseparable, they become strangers, but the wildly different paths of their lives cross once again with the sudden death of April’s brother. Oliver, the responsible, newly engaged law student finds himself drawn more than ever to the reckless, mystifying April – and cracks begin to appear in his carefully constructed life. Even as Oliver attempts to “save” his childhood friend from her grief, her menacing boyfriend and herself, it soon becomes apparent that Oliver has some secrets of his own–secrets he hasn’t shared with anyone, even his fiancé.

Oh wow, I could think of so many things to chat about in this novel with your book club. One huge one would be infidelity obviously. As well, I think an interesting topic is always that draw that you have to your first love- that could make for a great discussion as well. Being as great as the folks over at Hachette Book Group always are they have provided a Reading Group Guide to really get you and your book club chatting.

About the Author…

A painter, teacher and mother of twins, Tess Callahan has written for Cottonwood, The Stylus Anthology: 1950-2000, The Boston College Magazine, New York Newsday and elsewhere through syndication. When not exploring the complex motivations of intriguing characters (in her personal life and in her work), she finds nourishment and sustenance in periodic travels to wild, austere landscapes around the world. Tess has an MFA in Fiction from Bennington College. April & Oliver is her first novel.

Be sure to visit Tess Callahan’s website as well!


GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 3 copies of April & Oliver by Tess Callahan up for grabs courtesy of Hachette Book Group. To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with a way to contact you. No email, no entry anymore.
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, thank you and please let me know in your comment.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway.

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I’ll draw for the winners on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Good luck everyone!

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  1. I checked this out from the library and had to take it back before I had a chance to read it. Would love to win a copy! You can contact me at peanutboo2 at gmail dot com.

  2. I'm a follower of your blog (and a subscriber in Google Reader :)2nd entry.

  3. This sounds interesting. please enter me in your giveaway.

    jgoffice(at)cox(dot)net

    I am also a follower

  12. Please enter my name in the giveaway for the book. Thanks!

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  18. This sounds like an intriguing read! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

    I am a follower.

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  19. This one sounds good. Please enter me.

    I am a follower on gfc

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  20. Please enter me in the drawing. I'd love to read this.

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  30. This one sounds great!!! Would love to read it.

    Please count me in, I am a Google Reader follower.

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  36. The story sounds like an interesting one. Like you mentioned, it seems to touch on very sensitive topics like infidelity and first love. Would be nice to see how the author has built the story.

    +2: I am a follower of your blog.

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    Thanks
    Arch

  42. This sounds like an intriquing novel. Thanks for the giveaway.

    +2 follower through Google Reader

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  46. Please enter me in this contest – I have been hearing such wonderful things about this book

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  50. I've been wanting to read this one.

    + 2 I'm a follower

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  58. I need to put this on my check out from the library list just in case I'm not a lucky winner. Thank!

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  60. I would love to read this one as well! Please enter me!!

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  65. This sounds like a great book.

    +2 I am a follower. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  66. Would love to win a copy of this! Sounds like a perfect summer read!

    * I'm a follower too! Of course!

    Thanks for hosting!
    Suzanne

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  67. Thanks for the great giveaway. This one sounds wonderful!!

    ++ I also follow.

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  70. Sounds like a great book. please enter me.

    Smiles,
    Cindy W

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  72. I would love to win a copy of this book! Please enter me. thanks

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  74. Sounds like an interesting read. I love the cover! Please enter me in the drawing, Dar. Thanks!!

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  77. Hi. Great comments everywhere on this book. I would love to read it.
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  84. This book has been on my TBR for far too long. I hope to win this giveaway otherwise I think I'll be going out to purchase it!

    Thank you Dar for a great giveaway!

    ~ Amy
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  87. I am a follower of your blog.

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

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  88. I would love to win this book. thank you for the opportunity.

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

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  89. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

    I am a follower.

    I've posted your giveaway in my blog's sidebar.

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  90. I'd like to read this one.

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    ~Leslie

  93. It sounds as though the relationship dynamics in this book would be fascinating! I'd love to win a copy, so thanks very much for hosting this giveaway!

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  94. Oh wow, sounds like this is gonna be quite the page turner! Please enter me. 😀

    Marie
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  103. I'd love to read this book. There have been so many good reviews.

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  105. This sounds like a great story. Count me in, please! :0)

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  113. Thanks for the giveaway!
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  114. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance.

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