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Book Spotlight: Coming Up for Air by Patti Callahan Henry & Giveaway

August 1, 2011 by Darlene


Good day everyone! Today I’m going to spotlight a book that sounds terrific and it’s called Coming Up for Air by Patti Callahan Henry which releases on August 16/11! I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but any story that involves a hidden diary and stories that have been buried for years is always right up my alley. So let’s check out what Coming Up for Air is about and learn a bit about the author. Be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of the post!

About the Book (from Patti’s website)

On the coast of Alabama, there is a house cloaked in mystery, a place that reveals the truth and changes lives…

Ellie Calvin is caught in a dying marriage, and she knows this. With her beloved daughter away at college and a growing gap between her and her husband – between her reality and the woman she wants to be – she doesn’t quite seem to fit into her own life.

But everything changes after her controlling mother, Lillian, passes away. Ellie’s world turns upside down when she sees her ex-boyfriend, Hutch, at her mother’s funeral and learns that he is in charge of a documentary that involved Lillian before her death. He wants answers to questions that Ellie’s not sure she can face, until, in the painful midst of going through her mother’s things, she discovers a hidden diary – and a window into stories buried long ago.

As Ellie and Hutch start speaking for the first time in years, Ellie’s closed heart slowly begins to open. Fighting their feelings, they set out together to dig into Lillian’s history. Using both the diary and a trip to the Summer House, a mysterious and seductive bayside home, they gamble that they can work together and not fall in love again. But in piecing together a decades-old unrequited-love story, they just might uncover the secrets in their own hearts…

Coming up for Air is the story of one woman’s search for truth – and what happens when love steps in along the way.

Read an excerpt
Buy Coming Up for Air on Amazon.com or Amazon.ca

About the Author (from Patti’s website)


NYT Bestselling author of eight novels: Losing the Moon, Where the River Runs, When Light Breaks, Between the Tides, The Art of Keeping Secrets, and Driftwood Summer and The Perfect Love Song. Her latest novel, Coming Up For Air will be published by St. Martins Press on August 15th, 2011.

Patti has been hailed as a fresh new voice in southern fiction. She has been short-listed for the Townsend Prize for Fiction and has twice been nominated for the Southeastern Independent Booksellers Fiction Novel of the Year. She is a frequent speaker at luncheons, book clubs and women’s groups where she discusses the importance of storytelling and anything else they want to talk about.

After earning her Master’s degree in Child Health, Patti worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist until her first child was born. Patti is a full time writer, wife and mother living with her husband and three children in Mountain Brook, AL where she is working on her next novel.

Patti’s website
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of Coming Up for Air by Patti Callahan Henry up for grabs! To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with an email address to contact you (no email, no entry).
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word!

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I’ll draw for the winner on Saturday, August 20/11. Good luck everyone!

© 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.

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  1. Melissa says

    August 1, 2011 at 6:12 am

    I love her books. Thanks for the giveaway.

    coffeebooksandlaundry(at)gmail.com

    I also follow on GFC (Melissa)

  2. Veens says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Love the sound of this one. And the cover.

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    I am your google follower.

  3. Theresa N. says

    August 1, 2011 at 11:30 am

    I've added this to my reading list, sounds good.
    I'm a gfc follower: theresan
    Theresa N
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  4. Renee says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    thanks for this giveaway

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  5. Renee says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I follow on GFC

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  6. PoCoKat says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. PoCoKat says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    GFC follower

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  8. bermudaonion says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    I'd love to be entered. kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

  9. Maria says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I've never read anything Ms. Henry but this book sounds very interesting and like something I would enjoy. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. Maria says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I am a GFC follwer of the blog

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  11. Maria says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I also tweeted the giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/#!/crazymidwestgal/status/98058639788621824

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  12. Wall-to-wall books says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Oh my goodness, please enter me! I have not read one of hers yet, but they are ALL on my wish list!

    forevereading at gmail dot com

    I am a follower

    Its on my sidebar!

  13. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful love story!
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  14. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    GFC follower as Karen B.
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  15. Zibilee says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    This book sounds like it has a dual storyline, which is something that I really like. I am going to have to check it out at some point, and would love a chance to win this one as well, Dar! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  16. Serena says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    I just adore diary/secrets stories! Love them! I'd like to be entered…

    savvyverseandwit at gmail

    i follow and will post in the sidebar!

  17. Colleen Turner says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Oh my gosh this sounds so good! Please include me in the giveaway!
    candc320@gmail.com

  18. Colleen Turner says

    August 1, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner).
    candc320@gmail.com

  19. rhonda says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    email follower lomazowr@gmail.com

  20. Carol N Wong says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I used to have a controlling mother-in-law. Acting it turned out to be my sister-in-law behind everything! Anyway, I could really get into this story. LOL

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  21. Carol N Wong says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I follow you with GFC.

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  22. Carol N Wong says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    I tweeted under my Twitter name of Carolee888:

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  23. Linda Kish says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    I would love to read this book.

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  24. Linda Kish says

    August 1, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    I am a GFC follower

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  25. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    Thanks for this lovely giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

  26. Anonymous says

    August 1, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    A great book which would be ideal this summer. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  27. TheBookGirl says

    August 1, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    This sounds like a good one Darlene; I will check it out further. No need to enter me in the giveaway; I'm trying to catch up a little 🙂
    I miss the Sammy postings on Sunday; hope the little guy is okay!

  28. Tiffany Drew says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Thank you for another excellent giveaway!

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  29. Tiffany Drew says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    GFC follower Tiffany Drew

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  30. pmernick says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I've read one of her other books, and would love to read this one!
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  31. pmernick says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I follow your blog via GFC as pmnsl95
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  32. pmernick says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Tweet
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  33. Pinchbuggies says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    This books sounds like you could easily start reading & not put it down until you finish! Please enter me in the giveaway!
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  34. Pinchbuggies says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I am already a GFC follower
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  35. Melissa says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like a great read

    mk261274 at gmail dot com

  36. Amy says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    The story sounds fascinating and I love the southern setting!

    Thank you for another great giveaway, Dar!
    I'm a follower of your blog!

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

  37. Melissa says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    GFC=mk261274

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  38. Pinchbuggies says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Pinchbuggies/status/98125712564813824
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  39. Beth(bookaholicmom) says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I love books with mysterious diaries involved in the storyline and I love a good Southern fiction book so this sounds right up my alley. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

    bthgordon(at)yahoo(dot)com

  40. Beth(bookaholicmom) says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I am also a google follower-(bthgordon)

    bthgordon(at)yahoo(dot)com

  41. Na says

    August 1, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    This sounds like my kind of book. I love stories about hidden secrets and a past.

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  42. Na says

    August 1, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    I am a GFC follower.

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  43. Bethie says

    August 1, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    I follow on GFC under Bethie

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  44. dancealert says

    August 2, 2011 at 12:58 am

    I like this giveaway! I am a follower GFC and a subscriber. I posted this to my blog:
    http://dancealertreads.blogspot.com/2011/08/peeking-between-pages-coming-up-for-air.html

    dancealert at aol dot com

  45. ann says

    August 2, 2011 at 2:19 am

    This sounds like a book that I would enjoy

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  46. ann says

    August 2, 2011 at 2:20 am

    I am a email subscriber

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  47. mamabunny13 says

    August 2, 2011 at 6:53 am

    This sounds like a good read. I'm looking forward to it.
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  48. mamabunny13 says

    August 2, 2011 at 6:54 am

    I follow you via gfc – mamabunny13
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  49. mamabunny13 says

    August 2, 2011 at 6:57 am

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  50. Rachel says

    August 2, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I'm a follower- thanks for the giveaway!

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  51. Maureen says

    August 3, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    It looks like a great story.
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  52. Maureen says

    August 3, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    I am a follower
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  53. Susan says

    August 5, 2011 at 4:22 am

    This one sounds really great – thanks for the giveaway!

  54. Susan says

    August 5, 2011 at 4:22 am

    I am a GFC follower.

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  55. frunchezzcuh says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Thank you!
    I would love to win this one 😀

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  56. Anonymous says

    August 5, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Looks interesting! Thanks for the giveaway.
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  57. Anonymous says

    August 5, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    follow by GFC (as Margie)
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  58. Esme says

    August 6, 2011 at 5:21 am

    you have some great giveaways

    thank you

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  59. Esme says

    August 6, 2011 at 5:22 am

    gfc

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  60. BrittanyGale says

    August 6, 2011 at 6:13 am

    Sounds great 🙂

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  61. BrittanyGale says

    August 6, 2011 at 6:14 am

    I follow via GFC quixoticdreamer

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  62. BrittanyGale says

    August 6, 2011 at 6:15 am

    Tweeted
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  63. 409cope says

    August 7, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    I enjoy Patti Callahan's books and look forward to this one.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

  64. 409cope says

    August 7, 2011 at 7:41 pm

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

  65. Margaret says

    August 8, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    I'd love to add this one to my summer reads! Thanks! I'm a follower.

    Margaret
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  66. Jerilyn says

    August 9, 2011 at 2:01 am

    Sounds great!
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  67. lag123 says

    August 9, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Hidden diary, unlocked secrets, rambling old summer house? I'm in!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  68. lag123 says

    August 9, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    I follow via GFC.

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  69. lag123 says

    August 9, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/101037915521548288

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  70. Kim says

    August 10, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    ooh another good book to add to my list

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  71. Carol M says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I'd love to read this. It sounds really good!
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  72. Carol M says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I follow on GFC.
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  73. Carol M says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:51 pm

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  74. Luvdaylilies says

    August 13, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    I just know I'd love this book, Thanks for a chance!
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  75. Luvdaylilies says

    August 13, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    I follow via GFC~Luvdaylilies
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  76. Luvdaylilies says

    August 13, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    I tweeted=)
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  77. Diana Quinn says

    August 14, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Please put me in the drawing.

    Diana Quinn
    sahara5150@hotmail.com

    I'm also a follower of your Blog! 🙂

  78. karenk says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    please count me in…thanks 🙂

    i'm a follower, too

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

  79. Anonymous says

    August 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm

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  80. Anonymous says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful story, and I'd love to read the book. Please enter me. Thanks!

    Anita Yancey
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  81. Anonymous says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.

    Anita Yancey
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  82. Nancye says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:21 am

    Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  83. Nancye says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:21 am

    Follower

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  84. Nancye says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Follower

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  85. Nancye says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:23 am

    Tweet! Tweet!
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  86. Nancye says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Tweet! Tweet!
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  87. Nancye says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Tweet! Tweet!
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  88. Rachel R. says

    August 20, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Sounds super! I am a follower, rachel.rooneyr@gmail.com

  89. Vicki says

    August 21, 2011 at 2:00 am

    Thanks for the chance to win. It sounds good.
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  90. Vicki says

    August 21, 2011 at 2:00 am

    I follow your blog: Vicki Newell
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  91. Vicki says

    August 21, 2011 at 2:00 am

    TWEET
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