Monday, April 5, 2010

Giveaway - A Week in December - Sebastian Faulks



Thanks to the generosity of Doubleday Publishing , I have two copies of Sebastian Faulk's latest novel - A Week in December to giveaway.

From the publisher:

"From the author of the bestselling Birdsong comes a powerful novel that melds the moral heft of Dickens and the scrupulous realism of Trollope with the satirical spirit of Tom Wolfe.

London: the week before Christmas, 2007. Over seven days we follow the lives of seven major characters: a hedge fund manager trying to bring off the biggest trade of his career; a professional footballer recently arrived from Poland; a young lawyer with little work and too much time to speculate; a student who has been led astray by Islamist theory; a hack book reviewer; a schoolboy hooked on reality TV and genetically altered pot; and a Tube train driver whose Circle Line train joins these and countless other lives together in a daily loop.

With daring skill and savage humor, A Week in December explores the complex patterns and crossings of modern urban life; as the novel moves to its gripping climax, its characters are forced, one by one, to confront the true nature of the world they—and we all—inhabit."

Read an excerpt of A Week in December.

Like to own it? Just comment to be entered. Sorry - this one is for the US only, no po boxes please. Ends Saturday May 1st at 6 pm EST.

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79 comments:

  1. Rebecca ChapmanApril 5, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    Im not eligible, but this just reminds me that I really want to read something by Sebastien Faulks. I own two of his books but haven't yet picked them up... I will have to make a point of it this year

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  2. MysticaApril 5, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    I own one of his books and would like to be counted in for this one.
    I dont live in the US but I do have an address that I could use should I be lucky to win. If that is allowed please count me in otherwise please delete this entry.

    Thank you for hosting as usual lovely books.

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  3. KerryApril 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, I would love to read this!! Thanks for the giveaway.

    kerrybu AT gmail DOT com

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  4. AnonymousApril 5, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    I would lovve to win


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  5. flychild7April 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    I love to read, this would be great for my collection

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  6. AmberApril 5, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    This looks thrilling - please enter me!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  7. AnonymousApril 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    This would be a good book to read. I would love to have it.
    debp
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  8. MaryApril 5, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I have this one on my to read list. I'd love to win it.

    mamie316(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  9. BookieApril 5, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Sounds like a lot of interesting story lines. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  10. Mozi EsmeApril 5, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    I'd love to read this!

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  11. SueApril 5, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I'd love it. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. AnonymousApril 5, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    I think I might like this one. Enter me please. Thanks!

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  13. DarleneApril 5, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Just popping in to say I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.

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  14. UnknownApril 5, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Love to read! WOuld love to win this

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  15. Tribute BooksApril 5, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Have to read,thanks! love to win info@tribute-books.com

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  16. KelseyApril 5, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Sounds good! Please enter me.

    Kelsey
    krae991@yahoo.com

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  17. Terri DellApril 5, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    I've heard this was good. I'd love to read it.

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  18. Stacey BrucaleApril 5, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Please enter me!

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  19. misskallie2000April 5, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    I have never read any of Faulks work but I would love to win this book.

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter.


    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  20. janehApril 5, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Looking forward to reading this....would be such fun to win it!

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  21. christineApril 5, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Please count me in!
    christinezeg(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. mvernoApril 5, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    i sure do love to read mverno@roadrunner.com

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  23. js22April 5, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    ooh this book sounds great!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    email in blogger profile.

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  24. rubynrebaApril 5, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Please enter me. Thanks!
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  25. Martha LawsonApril 5, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Sounds great, please enter me.

    I follow

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  26. AnnApril 5, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    This looks like a great read..
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  27. Francine AnchondoApril 5, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway

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  28. AnonymousApril 5, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    I am a folllower and I would love to win the Book Thief.

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  29. KayeApril 6, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    hi Luanne, this sounds like a good one although I haven't read this author before. florida982002[at]yahoo.com

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  30. BarbarawrApril 6, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    I'm always looking for new authors and this one sounds really good!

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  31. Deborah WellensteinApril 6, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Sounds intriguing-count me in, please.

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  32. AnonymousApril 6, 2010 at 7:01 PM

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    MY DAUGHTER WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK

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  33. mmentorApril 6, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    sign me up

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  34. Mozi EsmeApril 7, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    Looks interesting!

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  35. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Sounds really interesting. Nothing better than a good book!

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  36. CathApril 7, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    I'd love to own this book. Please consider me entered!

    -Connie @ Constance-Reader.com

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  37. CathApril 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Whoops: email is constance.reader@gmail.com!

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  38. BethApril 7, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    This looks great! Please enter me!

    BethsBookReviewBlog AT gmail DOT com

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  39. AliciaApril 8, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Sounds interesting.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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  40. Debbie FApril 8, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Please include me! thank

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  41. KarenApril 8, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Another great prize - count me in please :)

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  42. angieApril 8, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    This book sounds really good! Thanks for the giveaway!!
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  43. misskallie2000April 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I would love to read this book. Pls count me in.

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter this great giveaway.


    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  44. mindyApril 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    this sounds just awesome thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

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  45. NancyeApril 14, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Sounds like a great book! Please count me in.

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  46. AnonymousApril 15, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    i'm interested in this book...thanks for the chance to read it :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  47. catss99April 17, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    haven't read birdsong yet but this looks good
    amanda
    catss99@yahoo.com

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  48. mrsshukraApril 18, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    Please count me in! Very interesting!

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  49. Linda HendersonApril 18, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I have not read anything by this author, but this sounds like a great read. Please count me in.

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  50. MisusedinnocenceApril 18, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    I would love to be entered. Thanks!
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  51. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Another great book I haven't read. I'm a fairly new reader,less than a year so I'd love to be entered.

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  52. marApril 21, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    I would love to read "A Week in December" thank you

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  53. AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Enter me please

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  54. JlefkovenjApril 21, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Oh, I would love to read this!!

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  55. LittleEagleApril 23, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    I would love to add this to my summer reading selections.

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  56. Cindy W.April 25, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I love the cover art on this book and would really love to read it. Please enter me into your giveaway and thank you so very much for the opportunity.

    Smiles,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  57. Jenn S.April 27, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    This book is on my to read list, would love to win it. Thanks for the chance!

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  58. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    I would love to read this. Please enter me. Thanks for the chance.

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  59. SusanApril 29, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    I would love to read this! thanks for the chance.

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  60. NickolayApril 30, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    I have heard a ton of good things about this book. Thanks for the chance

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  61. Melissa B.April 30, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I love that it's set in London.

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  62. Sarah EApril 30, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Please enter me in this giveaway!

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    Sarah E

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  63. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Sounds like a great book!
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  64. Charlene S.May 1, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    Another great book, thanks again :)

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  65. SarahMay 1, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Sounds good. Don't believe I've read his stuff before.

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  66. demmiMay 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    would love to win this book

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  67. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I would love to win this book. It sounds very interesting. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  68. susan1215May 1, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Sounds like a good book

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  69. Kathy PMay 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Thank you for the Great giveaway please count me in :)

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  70. cmanMay 1, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Please enter me :)

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  71. Liz MaysMay 1, 2010 at 2:23 PM

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  72. dreamcleaversMay 1, 2010 at 2:24 PM

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    i am a huge book fan sign me up

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  73. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    The characters are all interesting and I look forward to reading this

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  74. Amanda S.May 1, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Sounds like a "can't put it down" kind of book!

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  75. lilykMay 1, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

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  76. may1927May 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    This book sounds really good.

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  77. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    I would like to read this book!

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  78. Shannon StefanickMay 1, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    I would definitely love to read this book!

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  79. JenniferMay 1, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    This sounds like a really interesting book, thanks for the giveaway!

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