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GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of April & Oliver by Tess Callahan

June 4, 2010 by Darlene


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. Melissa (Betty and Boo's Mommy) says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    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. Melissa (Betty and Boo's Mommy) says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:18 pm

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

  3. Beachreader says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    This sounds interesting. please enter me in your giveaway.

    jgoffice(at)cox(dot)net

    I am also a follower

  4. scottsgal says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    I'd love to read this – first I've heard of this book

    msboatgal at aol.com

  5. scottsgal says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    +2 already a follower
    msboatgal at aol.com

  6. Marianna says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:30 pm

    I love this book! I read it, but don't own it! I need me a copy! I have been hankering to read it again!

    +1 comment
    +2 old follower
    +3 tweeted
    http://twitter.com/suan_tian/status/15449351650

    patronus89013 at yahoo dot com

  7. Renee says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    this sounds good.

    reneesuz82(at)msn(dot)com

  8. Renee says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    I'm a follower on google friend connect

    reneesuz82(at)msn(dot)com

  9. Cheryl says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:09 am

    I would like to enter this giveaway
    cherylbaryl@Hotmail.com
    I am also giving you an award: http://cherylbaryl.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-blog-award_04.html

  10. Staci says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:12 am

    Holy books Batgirl..you're the queen of giveaways right now!! 🙂

    stacijoreads@gmail.com

  11. rubynreba says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:40 am

    I'd love to be entered. Thanks!

    +2 I already follow

    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  12. Charleydog says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:45 am

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

    pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com

  13. Colleen Turner says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:08 am

    I have had this on my TBR list for a while…please enter me in the giveaway!
    Thanks,
    candc320@gmail.com

  14. Colleen Turner says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:08 am

    I am a GFC follower.
    candc320@gmail.com

  15. elaing8 says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:39 am

    This sounds good.Please count me in
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  16. elaing8 says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:39 am

    I am already a follower
    elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net

  17. elaing8 says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:40 am

    tweeted http://twitter.com/elaing8/status/15456337712
    elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net

  18. Carrie K. says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:42 am

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

    I am a follower.

    nnjmom at yahoo dot com

  19. Martha Lawson says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:59 am

    This one sounds good. Please enter me.

    I am a follower on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

  20. Sandy Jay says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:05 am

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

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

  21. Sandy Jay says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:06 am

    I follow with Google Reader.

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

  22. JHS. says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:32 am

    Would love to read this out by the pool this summer!

    JHS
    Colloquium

    admin at jhsiess dot com

  23. JHS. says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:32 am

    Google follower

    RSS subscriber

    JHS
    Colloquium

    admin at jhsiess dot com

  24. Page says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I would like to read this one, I'm a follower and I'll post it on my blog.

    page46@gmail.com

  25. baileythebookworm says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Please enter me! +1

    baileythebookworm[at]gmail[dot]com

  26. Tea says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I would love to read April & Oliver.

    teakettle58(at)yahoo(dot)com

  27. Tea says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I already follow you.

  28. Tea says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    I have blogged about the giveaway in my sidebar. It links back to you.

    http://readwithtea.blogspot.com

  29. Anonymous says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Would love to read this book.

    I am a GFC follower.

    CarolNWong@aol.com

  30. Kara says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:48 pm

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

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

    ktulanko AT aol DOT com

  31. holdenj says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Please count me in, it looks like a great read.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  32. holdenj says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    +2 I am already a follower.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  33. ChristyJan says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful read ~ please enter me

    hawkes@citlink.net

  34. ChristyJan says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    I follow via GFC

    hawkes@citlink.net

  35. traveler says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  36. Arch says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    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.

    archanaskorner(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks
    Arch

  37. Alexandra says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Please count me in!!

    +2 I'm also a GFC follower.

    d.alexandra2@yahoo.com

  38. maria says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Would love to win this!!

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

  39. angie says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    This sounds like a great book! I would love to be entered:)
    +2 I am a blog follower
    +3 I tweeted http://twitter.com/bangersis/status/15499962478
    Thanks!
    bangersis(at)msn(dot)com

  40. Tina says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Wow- this one sounds great please enter me.
    +1 I'm a followers
    +2 You're posted in the giveaway sidebar on Tutu's Two Cents

    tbranco(at)hughes(d0t)net

  41. Spring says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    +1, Thanks for the chance to win this book. comethespring at gmail dot com

    +2, I'm a follower
    +3, I blogged, http://bit.ly/azRMPY

    Thanks!

  42. Linda says

    June 5, 2010 at 9:49 pm

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

    +2 follower through Google Reader

    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  43. Jem says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    Please enter me:

    thereadingjourney@gmail.com

  44. Jem says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    I am a follower too!

  45. Jem says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    Also, I have posted a link to this giveaway on my book blog:

    http://thereadingjourney.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaways.html

  46. Beverly says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:12 am

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

    beachlover20855[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

  47. Beverly says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:13 am

    +2 I am a follower

    beachlover20855[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

  48. Amy says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:16 am

    I can't wait to read this one! Thanks for the giveaway!

    amymelniczenko AT gmail DOT com

  49. Amy says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:16 am

    I follow your blog 🙂

    amymelniczenko AT gmail DOT com

  50. Melissa says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:24 am

    I've been wanting to read this one.

    + 2 I'm a follower

    coffeebooksandlaundry(at)gmail.com

  51. tradingaddress says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:38 am

    +1, I'd so love to read this book.

    +2, I'm a follower.

    +3, I mentioned the contest, http://bodicerippernovels.blogspot.com/2010/06/april-oliver-book-giveaway.html

    tradingaddress at gmail dot com

  52. Karen says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:42 am

    I follow via GFC
    kzupancic[at]yahoo[dot]com

  53. Jenna says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:54 am

    This book sounds awesome. I'd love to read it.

    jennapomme[at]yahoo[dot]com

  54. Jenna says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:55 am

    I follow your blog.

    jennapomme[at]yahoo[dot]com

  55. KindaSassyCourtney says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:58 am

    sounds interesting…..

    courtney (at) kindasassy (DOT) com

  56. Wanda says

    June 6, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Please enter my name for a chance to win.

    I follow and will post here.

    wanda_waiting[@]hotmail[.]com

  57. Anonymous says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    I would love to read this! vivaglampink@yahoo.ca

  58. Debi says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:18 am

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

    debraldufek AT hotmail DOT com

  59. Debi says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I follow on Google Reader.

    debraldufek AT hotmail DOT com

  60. Zibilee says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:30 pm

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

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  61. Zibilee says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    I am also a follower of your blog!

  62. robynl says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:15 am

    would love to read this book

    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

    I follow

  63. LAMusing says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Thanks for the chance!

    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

  64. LAMusing says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    I follow on GFC

    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)co

  65. Penny says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:13 am

    This sounds like a great book.

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

    copperpenny12(at)hotmail(dot)com

  66. Suzanne says

    June 10, 2010 at 11:14 am

    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

    quzy at mac dot com

  67. Melissa M says

    June 12, 2010 at 3:07 pm

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

    ++ I also follow.

    shhhimreading at hotmail dot com

  68. Simply Stacie says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Please count me in.

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

  69. Simply Stacie says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    follower

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

  70. Cindy W. says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Sounds like a great book. please enter me.

    Smiles,
    Cindy W

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

  71. Cindy W. says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:28 am

    I am a GFC follower of your blog.

    Smiles,
    Cindy W

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

  72. Marilu says

    June 15, 2010 at 1:27 am

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

    lovemykidsandbooks AT gmail DOT com

  73. Marilu says

    June 15, 2010 at 1:27 am

    I follow through google friend connect!

    lovemykidsandbooks AT gmail DOT com

  74. Kaye says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:49 am

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

    florida982002[at]yahoo.com

  75. Kaye says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:49 am

    I'm a long time follower

    florida982002[at]yahoo.com

  76. reeca says

    June 15, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    I also follow your blog!!
    Thanks for the opportunity!!!
    reeca@dixie-net.com

  77. MarionG says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Hi. Great comments everywhere on this book. I would love to read it.
    polo-puppy-fluffy[at]hotmail[dot]com

  78. MarionG says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:43 am

    I'm a follower on GFC as MarionG
    polo-puppy-fluffy[at]hotmail[dot]com

  79. Team JC says

    June 16, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Fingers crossed!! I would love to win this one! Thanks!
    schaefer7382 (at) aol (dot) com

  80. Team JC says

    June 16, 2010 at 11:33 am

    I am a follower! Thanks!
    schaefer7382 (at) aol (dot) com

  81. Sarah E says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Please enter me in this giveaway!

    familyhistree at yahoo dot com

    Sarah E

  82. Sarah E says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:32 am

    I follow.

    familyhistree at yahoo dot com

    Sarah E

  83. Sarah E says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/saemmerson/status/16381186730

    familyhistree at yahoo dot com

    Sarah E

  84. Amy says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    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
    Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com

  85. Amy says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I'm a follower via Blogger Dashboard & Google Reader!

    ~ Amy
    Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com

  86. Amy says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    I tweeted here:
    http://twitter.com/Amestir/status/16491374910.

    Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com

  87. Cindy W. says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:28 am

    I am a follower of your blog.

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

  88. Cindy W. says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:28 am

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

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

  89. Suko says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:13 am

    Thanks for the chance to win this book.

    I am a follower.

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

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  90. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree) says

    June 21, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    I'd like to read this one.

    undermyappletree at gmail dot com

    ~Leslie

  91. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree) says

    June 21, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    I'm also a follower

    undermyappletree at gmail dot com

    ~Leslie

  92. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree) says

    June 21, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    I linked to this giveaway in the sidebar of my blog.

    undermyappletree at gmail dot com

    http://undermyappletree.wordpress.com

    ~Leslie

  93. jewelknits says

    June 21, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    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!

    knittingandsundries(at)gmail(dot)com

  94. MUM says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:11 pm

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

    Marie
    utah91960[at]yahoo[dot]com

  95. MUM says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Aleady a follower.

    Marie
    utah91960[at]yahoo[dot]com

  96. Renee says

    June 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Would love a copy. Thanks for the chance.

    reneehood@comcast.net

  97. Renee says

    June 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Already a follower. Thanks.

    reneehood@comcast.net

  98. ruthiekb72 says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    My book club would love this!
    Thanks, ruthiekb72@yahoo.com

  99. Staci says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I would love to win a copy. I've been wanting to read it!!

    stacijoreads@gmail.com

    And of course I follow you!

  100. k_sunshine1977 says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    i follow your blog

    k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com

  101. k_sunshine1977 says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    this sounds really good…please enter me!

    k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com

  102. bison61 says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:56 am

    sounds good-please sign me up

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

  103. Carol W. says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:22 am

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

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

  104. Carol W. says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:24 am

    I follow your blog.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

  105. Dawn M. says

    June 27, 2010 at 2:45 am

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

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

  106. Dawn M. says

    June 27, 2010 at 2:46 am

    I follow.

    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

  107. lag123 says

    June 28, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    This sounds really good. Thank you for the giveaway!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  108. lag123 says

    June 28, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    I am a follower!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  109. Debbie F says

    July 1, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Please include me! Thanks

    dcf_beth at verizon dot net

  110. Debbie F says

    July 1, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    I'm already a follower

    dcf_beth at verizon dot net

  111. Stacey says

    July 1, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I really need a good book to read this summer! I have never won one of these.

    I am following via Friend Connect, but I prefer to read your blog on my RSS feeder from my iPhone!

    I have tweeted this giveaway at
    http://twitter.com/rowdycowchick

    My email:
    rowdycowchick@gmail.com

  112. Sue says

    July 2, 2010 at 3:54 am

    Looks great. Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

  113. EmilyJoy says

    July 2, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I follow via Google Friend Connect.
    emilyjoymitchell at gmail dot com

  114. Nancye says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:38 am

    Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  115. Nancye says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:38 am

    Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  116. Nancye says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:39 am

    Follower #2

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  117. Nancye says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:40 am

    Tweet! Tweet! #1
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/17689131827

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  118. Nancye says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Tweet! Tweet! #2
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/17689131827

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  119. Nancye says

    July 4, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Tweet! Tweet! #3
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/17689131827

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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