Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Giveaway - This One is Mine - Maria Semple


Doesn't that cover just make you want to dig into This One is Mine by Maria Semple? This would be a light hearted selection for a book club - you can find the reading guide here.

From the publisher:

"Violet Parry is living the quintessential life of luxury in the Hollywood Hills with David, her rock-and-roll manager husband, and her darling toddler, Dot. She has the perfect life--except that she's deeply unhappy. David expects the world of Violet but gives little of himself in return. When she meets Teddy, a roguish small-time bass player, Violet comes alive, and soon she's risking everything for the chance to find herself again. Also in the picture are David's hilariously high-strung sister, Sally, on the prowl for a successful husband, and Jeremy, the ESPN sportscaster savant who falls into her trap."

Get a head start - read an excerpt of This One is Mine. Or check out the Facebook page.

Listen to a blog talk radio interview with Maria.

Thanks to the generosity of The Hachette Book Group, I have 3 copies to giveaway. Open to the US and Canada, no po boxes please. Simply comment to be entered. Ends Saturday March 20th at 6 pm EST.

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108 comments:

  1. KRFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    I hate being first but this sounds great!


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  2. MysticaFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Please count me in for this giveaway.

    Thank you.

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  3. KayeFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    This sounds like a fun one, Luanne. Please include me in the drawing. Thanks!


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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I love the cover on this one. I'll enter.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    The book sounds great and I love the cover, too. Please enter my name in your draw. Thanks.
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  6. Stacey BrucaleFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Please enter me!

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  7. SueFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. This looks great!

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  8. Sandy JayFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Please enter me in the drawing.

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  9. Cackleberry HomesteadFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    This sounds good - please enter me.

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  10. JoanneRFebruary 24, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Thank you for hosting!
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  11. KerryFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    I'd love a chance to win!

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  12. MariluFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    This sounds good! I would love to win a copy. Please enter me. Thanks
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  13. Mrs SuviFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    OMG, this sounds like a read for me! Can't enter but HAD to comment :)

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  14. sharon54220February 24, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    I love the cover also. I would love a chance to win.

    Thanks for the chance.

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  15. Simply StacieFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Please count me in.

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  16. rubynrebaFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Sounds great! Thanks for the chance.
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  17. Martha LawsonFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Please enter me for this one.

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  18. MomKHMFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Sign me up! This looks like a fun read.

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  19. BridgetFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Just posted this on Win A Book. No need to enter me, though.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    I'd love a chance to read this!

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  21. MOMFOREVERANDEVERFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    I'd love a chance

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    This book sounds great!!!

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  23. Renee GFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Would love to read this.
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  24. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    This would be a great beach read for the upcoming summer!!

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  25. MaryFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Sounds like a book I would enjoy.

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  26. AndriaFebruary 26, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    I would love a chance to win. Thank you.

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Sounds like it is worth a read, thanks for the chance!
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  28. DarcyOFebruary 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Love the cover. Please include me.

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  29. Nicole C.February 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    This sounds like a great book. I would love to read it!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 26, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Count me in!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 4:01 PM

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    SOUNDS LIKE GOOD READING AND I HAVE READ EVERYTHING IN THE HOUSE THIS WINTER

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  32. BethFebruary 26, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    This looks great! Please enter me!

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  33. janehFebruary 26, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    sounds like fun!!

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  34. linettFebruary 26, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    would love to read this, thanks

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  35. David JohnsonFebruary 26, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    please count me in, thanks.

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  36. PamFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    AH!!!!! I LOVED this book! I really did. It was funny and dark and quirky and just really great. Obviously don't enter me. I just think everyone should read it. It's weird that they changed the cover but it fits.

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  37. a real librarianFebruary 27, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Ohh, I love the cover!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  38. justpeachy36February 27, 2010 at 5:50 PM

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    Please enter me in the giveaway.

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  39. KatrinaFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    doesn't sound like my typical books that I read but one I would love try anyway...count me in

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  40. mindyFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:25 PM

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  41. BcteagirlFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:50 PM

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  42. KMichelleC87February 28, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Please enter me in this contest.

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    Thank You!!

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  43. Candie LFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Please enter me in your contest. Thank you

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  44. TarahMarch 1, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    This sounds like a wonderful read!

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  45. Mozi EsmeMarch 2, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Would love to read this!

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  46. ZuluMarch 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    The cover is scrumptious

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  47. Mozi EsmeMarch 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Sounds fun.

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  48. BeckyMarch 3, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I would love to read this.

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  49. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 4:09 AM

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  50. Francine AnchondoMarch 6, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway

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  51. JaimeMarch 6, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    would love a copy
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  52. AliciaMarch 6, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    Would love to read this.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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  53. Betty CMarch 7, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Looks like a fun read.

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  54. hawaiian1March 8, 2010 at 2:44 AM

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  55. Patti V.March 9, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    This absolutely sounds like my kind of book! Please enter me in the giveaway.

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  56. Debbie FMarch 9, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Would love to win this one!
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  57. SunnymayMarch 12, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    The picture alone makes my mouth water. Please include me at the table for your drawing.

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  58. bison61March 12, 2010 at 2:49 PM

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  59. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    please count me in...thanks

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  60. SarahMarch 15, 2010 at 2:18 PM

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  61. SarahMarch 15, 2010 at 2:18 PM

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  62. BookieMarch 15, 2010 at 4:12 PM

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  63. Anita YanceyMarch 16, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    I would really like to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks!

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  64. LifeofkaylenMarch 16, 2010 at 7:07 PM

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  65. AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 8:32 PM

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  66. RuthieMarch 17, 2010 at 12:28 PM

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  68. MadelineMarch 17, 2010 at 11:17 PM

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  69. AmandaMarch 18, 2010 at 6:28 PM

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  70. Daniel MMarch 18, 2010 at 11:28 PM

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  71. Linda HendersonMarch 18, 2010 at 11:34 PM

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  72. BenitaMarch 19, 2010 at 12:11 AM

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  73. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 12:21 AM

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  74. yellowlabsMarch 19, 2010 at 12:48 AM

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  75. ermaMarch 19, 2010 at 7:03 AM

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  76. Melissa B.March 19, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I love reading new books.

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  77. RhondaMarch 19, 2010 at 11:15 AM

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  78. NickolayMarch 19, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    I love a good light hearted book. Thanks for the chance

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  79. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM

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  80. Jonnie (JB)March 19, 2010 at 4:50 PM

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  81. linettMarch 19, 2010 at 5:27 PM

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  82. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    That's a fun synopsis!

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  83. KarrieMarch 19, 2010 at 7:12 PM

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  84. StephMarch 19, 2010 at 7:43 PM

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  85. BookMarc BlogpantsMarch 19, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Thought it was a cook book when I first seen the cover and was about to pass on...glad I didn't as it sounds like a fun read.

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  86. RobinMarch 19, 2010 at 9:11 PM

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  87. Jinxy and MeMarch 19, 2010 at 10:28 PM

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  89. ValeenMarch 20, 2010 at 1:39 AM

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  90. Amanda S.March 20, 2010 at 2:33 AM

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  91. Deborah WellensteinMarch 20, 2010 at 6:51 AM

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  92. Terri DellMarch 20, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Sounds like a book that can't be put down til it's finished

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  94. lilykMarch 20, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

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  96. scottsgalMarch 20, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    This one's at the top of my TBR list - would love to read it
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  97. LKnottMarch 20, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Would enjoy a book win! My theory is you can never have too many books and you have to read them all to see what is good! This looks like a good one!!



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  100. /\Heather/\March 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM

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  102. Betty CMarch 20, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    I'd love to add this to my book shelf.

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  105. SandMarch 20, 2010 at 5:18 PM

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  108. UnknownMarch 20, 2010 at 7:52 PM

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