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Book Spotlight: The First Husband by Laura Dave & Giveaway (US Only)

April 21, 2012 by Darlene

Wow, another week gone by in a flash!  Today I’m spotlighting The First Husband by Laura Dave in celebration of the paperback release on April 24/12.  I wish I had the time to read this one right now because it sounds good and exactly like something I would enjoy.  So, for now I’m going to share what the book is about with you, a bit about the author, and then a giveaway!

 

 

About The First Husband by Laura Dave

THE FIRST HUSBAND, from author Laura Dave whose novels have been optioned for film by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, explores how we choose our partners and whether we can trust that choice once we’ve made it. In preparation for writing the book Dave interviewed countless subjects, from psychologists to the people next door, about the new nature of commitment and the best indicators that a marriage is going to work.

Annie Adams finally had her life on track: her blossoming career allowed her to travel the globe, and she had a comfortable home in Los Angeles with her live-in boyfriend, Nick, solid friends, and a great dog. Out of nowhere, Nick takes advice from a life coach and tells Annie he needs a break and moves out. A few days after Nick’s untimely exit, Annie drags herself to a local restaurant where she meets a chef, Griffin , the sort of man she never thought she’d fall for. Three months later, Griffin asks Annie to marry him and start a new life together in rural Massachusetts —forcing Annie to ask the question: can we start our lives again?

With THE FIRST HUSBAND, Laura Dave delivers a deeply honest, funny and wise story about a woman torn between her husband and the love of her life.

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About Laura Dave

Laura Dave was born in New York City in 1977 and grew up in Westchester County. She attended The University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a BA in English, and The University of Virginia, where she earned her MFA. While in school, Laura received several awards for her writing including The AWP Intro Award in Short Fiction.

Laura is the author of the acclaimed novels “The Divorce Party” and “London is the Best City in America.” In addition to writing books, Laura has also worked steadily as a journalist. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Glamour, Self, Modern Bride, Redbook, ESPN the Magazine, and The New York Observer, as well as on NPR’s All Things Considered.

In 2008, Cosmopolitan Magazine named Laura a “Fun and Fearless Phenom of the Year”, calling her “an inspiration” to young women.

Laura lives in southern California, where she is at work on a new novel.

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US Only)

I have 2 copies of The First Husband by Laura Dave to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry simply leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do, thanks, and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word.
  • For 4 entries, follow me on Networked Blogs.  Click here to be taken directly there.  Log in to your Facebook account and click follow.

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on Saturday, May 5/12.  Good luck

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  1. DarcyO says

    April 21, 2012 at 6:27 am

    This one sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance!

  2. DarcyO says

    April 21, 2012 at 6:28 am

    I follow your blog in Google Reader.

  3. DarcyO says

    April 21, 2012 at 6:29 am

    tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/darcy1956/status/193677780930662400

  4. Liz says

    April 21, 2012 at 7:34 am

    Please enter my name.

  5. debbie says

    April 21, 2012 at 7:57 am

    I would love to read this book, it sounds really good.
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  6. debbie says

    April 21, 2012 at 7:57 am

    I am a gfc follower
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  7. Tanya Quilts in CO says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:39 am

    I have heard great things about this one…I also follow your blog!

  8. Linda Kish says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I am a GFC follower

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  9. Linda Kish says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I can see this being made into a movie already. Sounds interesting. Count me in, please.

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  10. Anne says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Thanks for this fascinating giveaway.

  11. Anne says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I am an e-mail subscriber.

  12. Ellie says

    April 21, 2012 at 9:34 am

    This would be enjoyable and unique reading. I subscribe via e-mail.

  13. pamela james says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I love to read books like this-especially in the summer!

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  14. pamela james says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

    email subscriber
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  15. Melissa B says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

    This book sounds like a very interesting story!
    Life has a way of changing plans.. =)

    I would love to read it, thanks so much for the giveaway!

  16. pamela james says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

    networked blogs subscriber
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  17. Melissa B says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Im a email subscriber, thanks!

  18. pamela james says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:12 am

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  19. karenk says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:16 am

    thanks for the chance to read this novel 🙂

  20. karenk says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:16 am

    i’m a follower 🙂

  21. Mary Ann Woods says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Love the cover of this book. It also sounds like it would be interesting to someone with some years on them, like me. Thanks for offering it! I follow you via email and by networked blogs.

  22. Carol Wong says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:09 am

    I wanted this book so much when it was a hardback and never won it, couldn’t afford to buy it so I am thrilled that it is now out in paperback. It is a very interesting idea to explore and the author brings in humor which I love. Want to read this book!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  23. Carol Wong says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:11 am

    +2 I am a long time follower of your blog.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  24. Carol Wong says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I tweeted:

    http://t.co/QnLo73hM

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  25. Carol Wong says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:14 am

    +4 I follow you on Networked Blogs as Carol Naomi Wong.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  26. Margie says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:35 am

    This one sounds intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway.

  27. Margie says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:35 am

    -follow by email subscription

  28. Margie says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Networked Blogs follower

  29. Ann says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I follow by email.

  30. Patricia N says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Sounds like a good read.
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  31. Patricia N says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    I follow your blog via GFC as Patricia N
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  32. Patricia N says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Tweet
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  33. Patricia N says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I’m following via Networked Blogs as Patti Mercier Nicklas
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  34. Lisa Garrett says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I have never heard of this book but it sounds great. I would like to add it to my “beach” books.

  35. Lisa Garrett says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I follow via GFC and email.

  36. Lisa Garrett says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/193774018279636992

  37. Lisa Garrett says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I follow via networked blogs.

  38. holdenj says

    April 21, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I’ve been reading about this title since it was out in hardcover, glad to see it’s in pb now! Would love to win! Thanks!

  39. holdenj says

    April 21, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I am a follower!

  40. Georgette C says

    April 21, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I would like to be entered into the giveaway.
    Thank you!

  41. Georgette C says

    April 21, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I follow GFC- Georgette C.

    thanks again

  42. Carl says

    April 21, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Finally, the truth about blurbing. I’ve wondered how famous authors ever got their own books written when they are so busy reading and promoting other people’s. Please enter my name for a chance to win a copy of this book.

    I do follow this blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/carlrscott/status/193820959763988480

    I follow on Networked Blogs as well.

    That’s all the possible entries. Thanks!

  43. bn100 says

    April 21, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    This sounds like a fun book.

  44. bn100 says

    April 21, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I follow the blog.

  45. amandasue says

    April 21, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I’d love a chance to read this book thanks!

  46. amandasue says

    April 21, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Follower thanks!

  47. Shannon says

    April 21, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing this book on your blog. I have added it to my TBR list.

    I follow your blog.

    I tweeted about the spotlight: https://twitter.com/#!/ggjunk/status/193870381893955586

    bas1chsemail at gmail dot com

  48. Staci@LifeintheThumb says

    April 21, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Mary sent me her copy so don’t enter me….can’t wait to read it!

  49. Janine says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Looks like a great book! Thank you. Love this blog.

    *************
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  50. Bridget O'Neill says

    April 22, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I’ve heard great reviews on this book, I would love to win it!

    I’m a follower.

    bjoneill@hotmail.com

  51. Debbie @ A Library of our Own says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Sounds interesting! I am a new follower both through google friends and networked blogs.
    Do I need separate comments for these?

  52. Debbie @ A Library of our Own says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:55 am

    I’ll just do two more comments – new follower

  53. Debbie @ A Library of our Own says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:56 am

    following through networked blogs

  54. Bookworm says

    April 22, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    This sounds cute Dar. I hope that if you do get to read it, you enjoy it 🙂

  55. Emily Drake says

    April 23, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Please enter me! 🙂

  56. Emily Drake says

    April 23, 2012 at 9:32 am

    I follow via Google Reader

  57. Karen B says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    This sounds like a great summer read!
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  58. Karen B says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Follow by email subscription.
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  59. Karen B says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Follow on Networked blogs.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  60. Susan @ The Book Bag says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I have been wanting to read this, for forever – thanks for the chance to win it!

    I am a GFC follower and a Networked blog follower.

  61. Jenners says

    April 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I was drawn to the cover of this one!! Glad to read what it is about.

  62. Anita Yancey says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book, I would love to read it and find out what choice Annie makes. Thanks for having this giveaway.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  63. Anita Yancey says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  64. Anita Yancey says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Tweeted the giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  65. Anita Yancey says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Follow on Network Blogs as Anita Yancey.
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  66. Maureen says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:26 am

    It looks like a good story.
    I follow on GFC
    I follow on networked blogs
    Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/MaureenCE/status/198825701783240705

  67. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    This seems like a phenomenal read – one that explores relationships, and how we choose them for ourselves, in a beautiful manner. I love novels that explore such dimensions. Thank you so much for the chance to win this wonderful novel 🙂

    Name: Hira Hasnain
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  68. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I’m a GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~

    Name: Hira Hasnain
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  69. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/inluvwithbookz/status/198856903193923585

    Name: Hira Hasnain
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  70. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    I’m a Networked Blogs Follower: Hira Hasnain

    Name: Hira Hasnain
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

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