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Book Review & Giveaway: Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by Olivia deBelle Byrd

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The true pleasure of the South is brought to us in this wonderful little collection of stories called Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by Olivia deBelle Byrd. Olivia deBelle Byrd is a true Southern Belle and it comes through in every word she writes. I haven’t giggled that much reading a book in a long time and it was so refreshing! I had a really hard time putting this book down at all and when I had to I went back to it at the first opportunity. I couldn’t wait to see what the next little adventure Olivia was going to take me on.

The book is made up of a great many little stories that are chock full of Southern wit and charm. I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Olivia but I felt like she was a friend just from the warmth emanating from her words. You just know she’s someone you’d like! The reason she wrote the book was because her husband, listening to yet another repeated Southern story from her, asked her why she didn’t just write it all down. So she did and that’s how we’ve gotten lucky enough to experience all these sweet Southern stories!

The characters in these stories are terrific. My favorite characters though were all from Olivia’s very own family as well as her friend Isabella. They seem to have the most eventful and fun shopping trips to New York. I think though my most favorite would have to be Olivia’s husband because the way she writes about him just makes you laugh. He can’t remember names if his life depended on it and has a fit every time Olivia heads out with the credit card. One of my favorite parts that I’ll share with you comes from Olivia’s husband talking to Olivia…

“Has your credit card been stolen?” “No, I just used it five minutes ago.” “Apparently, the fraud department just called and there has been suspicious and unusual activity on your card.” “Well, I have it right here. I am afraid I am the suspicious and unusual activity.”

And best of all, from Olivia’s husband…

“I was just hoping it had been stolen,” he opined. (page 67/68)

The stories range from weddings to funerals and the proper attire for each, the importance of not sassing your elders and writing thank you notes, shopping trips (her trip to Victoria’s Secret is hilarious!) to desperately wanting to plan weddings for her children – there is something for everyone within the pages of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown. Through these pages you feel Olivia’s love for her family, her huge sense of humor, and her zest for life. It’s an entertaining and fun read for everyone and one I would definitely recommend!

Do yourself a favor and pick up the sweet and entertaining Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle! You can pick up your own copy here in the US and here in Canada. Be sure to pop in and visit Olivia deBelle Byrd’s website and check out what others on the blog tour thought of the book as well.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I just happen to have one copy of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by Olivia deBelle Byrd to share with my readers courtesy of the author! To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with an email address to contact you if you should win.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, May 21/11. Good luck everyone! You’re in for a treat if you win!

© 2010, Darlene of Peeking Between the Pages. All Rights Reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than Peeking Between the Pages or Darlene’s Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

My copy of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown: Anecdotes of a Southern Belle by Olivia deBelle Byrd was received for review from the author.

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  1. Hi-great contest-I would love to read this book-I am and old follower-I just Tweeted your contest post -thanks

  2. This does sound like a fun book. I'd love a chance to win….

    bibliophilebythesea AT gmail DOT com

  3. Another great contest!!
    kimbers10[at]yahoo[dot]com

    I am an old follower of your blog.

    I also tweeted the contest!
    twitter.com/kdaze10

  5. I love southern fiction, and this book sounds like such fun. Thanks for the giveaway.

    I follow through Google Reader.

    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  6. Oh Dar, this book sounds so funny and witty, and like something that I would really enjoy. Please enter me in your giveaway, and thanks for hosting it. I am so glad that you enjoyed it so much!!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  8. This sounds like exactly the sort of book I need after finishing this awful semester!

    I'm a follower on GFC (dogwood)

    dogwoodlane at suddenlink dot net

  15. No need to enter me. Just wanted to pop in and say I'm glad to see you enjoyed this book as much as I did!

  21. Thanks for the giveaway this book sounds adorable!!
    I am an old follower on GFC & email subscriber

    faefever25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  33. I so loved your review!! This was a fun book and I thought the author felt like a friend too!!

    Don't enter me!

  36. I love books that are written about Southern Belle's, in that Southern voice, and that Southern dialect. I would LOVE to read this book. Thank you for your amazing giveaway opportunities.

    ~Hira~

    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  37. I'm a GFC Follower, and a CONFIRMED Email Subscriber.

    ~Hira~
    GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  39. I love books about the south.
    and I live in the south! Love it here and yes they have their own kind of wit.
    RJB
    loki304(at)tds(dot)net

  40. That part about the credit card is too funny 🙂
    I've read alot of favorable reviews of this one; glad to see that you enjoyed it too!

  46. Sounds great Dar! I enjoy reading people's true life adventures. (I used to do horse chores for a Mrs. Hildreth!)

    I follow you with email.

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  47. Thanks for the chance to win!!

    I also follow!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

  48. Well, I simply must pick this up. Sounds like my cup of tea 🙂
    I'm a follower
    kimbaldwin74(at)yahoo(dot)com

  56. I know I'd love to read this book – thanks for the giveaway!

    nblexp ( at ) gmail (dot) com

  59. Please enter me in the giveaway!

    I became a new follower as well 🙂 Lovely blog!

    bharbin07[at]gmail[dot]com

  63. Sounds like a good book. I would enjoy reading all of the stories. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net