Sunday, May 17, 2009

SELF HELP SUNDAY!!! with Late Free Book Friday!!!






My apologies CHICKS...I've had a very busy several days

BUT

I'm making it up to you


PLEASE PAY ATTENTION to THE ENTRY RULES TODAY CHICKS!!

I've GOT A COUPLE GIVEAWAYS HERE TODAY!!

FIRST...

THE Free Book Friday GIVEAWAY



TESTIMONY
by Anita Shreve
I haven't had time to read this yet, BUT
it looks really good.
This from Amazon.com
At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices--those of the men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal--that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment.Writing with a pace and intensity surpassing even her own greatest work, Anita Shreve delivers in TESTIMONY a gripping emotional drama with the impact of a thriller. No one more compellinglyexplores the dark impulses that sway the lives of seeming innocents, the needs and fears that drive ordinary men and women into intolerable dilemmas, and the ways in which our best intentions can lead to our worst transgressions.
I have 5 copies to giveaway courtesy of Valerie at Hatchette Book Group!
US and Canada Only no PO Boxes Please!!
Winners will be announced on Friday May 22nd!!


To Enter:


1. Leave a comment WITH YOUR EMAIL (please put the word Testimony in your comment)

2. Follow me +1...already a follower +2 please leave a separate comment

3. Blog about this giveaway +1 leave another comment with a link

TIME for SELF HELP SUNDAY!
I love to sit and look at recipes...
the beautiful photos of yumminess inspire the crafter in me and with all the bright colors I'm like a kid in a candy store...
This next book is so much fun,
AND will look so pretty on your coffee table!!


MIXSHAKESTIR

Danny Meyer

Don't listen to whatever you may have heard about me..

I'm not a big drinker...:-)

BUT..I do like the occasional yummy cocktail

I almost always have to stop at one though, because the second one never fails to put me on the floor...BUT

I really like to make them when I get the chance...

Maybe I should have been a bartender...

That being said...

THIS BOOK IS SO MUCH FUN!! Filled to the brim with recipies from Danny Meyer's acclaimed NYC restaurants, it takes cocktails to a whole new level. I should also add that the photography in this book is amazing. Everything looks delicious. Danny goes into detail to let you know what basic tools you will need to create these eye catching concoctions and the correct glassware to serve them in. With summer coming quickly, you can spruce up your backyard entertainment by impressing your guests with your bartending skills!


I have 5 copies to giveaway courtesy of Anna at Hatchette! US and Canada Only please No PO Boxes!!

To ENTER:

1. Leave a comment WITH YOUR EMAIL (put COCKTAIL in your comment)

Winners will be announced Sunday May 21st


CHICK LINKY WINNER FOR FREE BOOK FRIDAY IS

ROBYNCGIRL

(COMBATCROPPER)

Winner of STANDING BY by Allison Buckholtz is

FIBREJUNKY

(CAROLE)

Watch your inboxes...you'll be getting an email from me

THAT's it for Today

enjoy the rest of your weekend and

READ ON CHICKS!!


68 comments:

Carlene said...

I would love to win the "Cocktail" book. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

Carlene said...

+2 I was a follower before today.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

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Bingo said...

I would love to win the "cocktail" book....even if it winds up on the coffee table I can use it for that when not making mojitos??

my email is with my name as you know I am sure.

sharon54220 said...

I would love to win "TESTIMONY"

sharon54220@gmail.com

sharon54220 said...

+ 2 - I was already a follower

sharon54220@gmail.com

Bingo said...

I have been a follower so does that get me extra entries? I guess I should put my email in in case you don't want to hunt through my name...forgot in my first comment about the cocktail book so here it is and thanks for the giveaway!

kdhaney ((at)) gmail ((dot)) com

LuAnn said...

I'd love to win a copy of Testimony.
Anita Shreve is one of my favorite authors.

reading_frenzy@yahoo.com

LuAnn said...

I'm a follower, so that's how I found out about your "Testimony" giveaway!

reading_frenzy@yahoo.com

LuAnn said...

I also like to look through cookbooks, so include my name in the drawing for "Cocktail," please!

reading_frenzy@yahoo.com

Beth said...

COCKTAIL

This looks really good! Please enter me!

capers02 AT gmail DOT com

Beth said...

I'm a Google Reader subscriber.

capers02 AT gmail DOT com

Kaye said...

HI, please enter me in the drawing for Testimony. Thanks a lot

florida982002[at]yahoo[dot]com

Kaye said...

I've been a follower from the very beginning. Yes, I knew you when . . . . . Lol! Great blog!

florida982002[at]yahoo[dot]com

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Unknown said...

I would like to enter for "Cocktail".

bjhopper(at)me(dot)com

KR said...

Please count me in for Testimony.

mj.coward[at]gmail.com

KR said...

+2 follower!

mj.coward[at]gmail.com

KR said...

I'd love to enter for Cocktail too. My two college kids would probably fight over it!!
LOL

mj.coward[at]gmail.com

Unknown said...

Count me in too for "Cocktail" pls.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
I am also a follower.

annmariebro(at)hotmail.com

Dixie said...

I solemnly swear that the "testimony" I am about to give is true-"I want to win this Book":D

southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com

Dixie said...

I am already a follower!

southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com

Lisa N. said...

The Cocktail book sounds great! I would love a chance to win!

rocket_kay at hotmail dot com

Lisa N. said...

+2 I follow your blog in my feed reader. (for the Cocktail book)

rocket_kay at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Would love to win a copy of Testimony!

lovestoread0708(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Would also like to sing up for mixshakestir!

lovestoread0708(at)yahoo(dot)com

Robynccgirl said...

WhooHoo Amy!! I'm excited I won! Thanks! I have to tell you that I have really enjoyed reading all the books you've reviewed! Just finished Agnes and the Hitman! Was hilarious!

That cocktail book sounds yummy!

Bridget said...

Thanks for the email, Amy. Just posted these on Win A Book.

Anonymous said...

Ooh, I really want the "COCKTAIL" book! I know I'll have fun with that one!

jaam121388 at yahoo dot com

The Brunette Librarian said...

How awesome would reading "Testimony" be? It would make my day! :)

rachie2004 @ yahoo.com

The Brunette Librarian said...

I'm a follower!! :) A happy happy follower for "Testimony" Woo woo!

Lyoness2009 said...

Please count me in for "Testimony" I'd love to check it out...Sounds fantastic!

lyoness2009 AT hotmail . com

Michael Phelps said...

Hi Amy,

First, I would like to read sections of "MIXSHAKESTIR", then make myself comfortable in my easy chair and begin reading "TESTIMONY"

Unknown said...

Oh my, it has been a long week, so I would sure love to win the cocktail book! In fact, I could use one now! Thanks!

jgbeads AT gmail DOT com

FibreJunky said...

Cocktail!!

And thank you so much for Standing By!
Carole
FibreJunky AT gmail Dot com

nfmgirl said...

I'd love to win Testimony!

nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

nfmgirl said...

I'm addicted to cookbooks, so I'd love to win the Cocktail book!

nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

nfmgirl said...

I've been a follower

nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

nfmgirl said...

I blogged both of your giveaways:

http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-05-15-09.html

Jay said...

Cocktail looks like a good one.

thanks,
theneongreensage[at]aol.com

Kytaira said...

The cocktail book sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance?

lynda98662 at yahoo dot com

Kytaira said...

+2 I am already a follower (google) and really hope I get cocktail!

lynda98662 at yahoo dot com

Pissenlit said...

I would like to be entered in the COCKTAIL giveaway, please and thank you. Yum, I like yummy cocktails sometimes too.

un_pissenlit (at) hotmail (dot) com

Unknown said...

I'd love a chance to read Testimony! Thanks.
unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

Kate said...

I'm a google reader follower and would love to win a copy of TESTIMONY. Thanks!
k8slong@msn.com

The Giveaway Diva said...

cocktail for me!! yum!

nicolemarielum @gmail.com

erica said...

i'd love to learn how to mix COCKTAILS!

ericaloves @hotmail.com

Kelly said...

"Testimony" looks like a great book. I've always been an Aniat Shreve fan....the books I've read by her I have loved!

Rachel said...

Testimony looks great!


Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

Rachel said...

I love Cocktails!

Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

Becky W. said...

I'd love to win the "Cocktail" book! I can always use a new yummy recipe!

kysmom02 AT hotmail DOT com

scottsgal said...

I'd love to win the Testimony book - thats on my TBR list

msboatgal at aol.com

scottsgal said...

I'm a previous follower as well

msboatgal at aol.com

scottsgal said...

Please also enter me for the cocktail book - this would be great for making drinks during our summer pool parties


msboatgal at aol.com

Mandy said...

Hi, Amy! Put me in for Testimony.

Mandy said...

OK, put me in for Cocktail, too, if it's allowed! I don't drink, but I know someone this would be perfect for!!

Sarah said...
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Sarah said...

For some reason I couldn't get into the last Anita Shreve book I picked up, but I'd like to give this one a try.

supersarah216@comcast.net

Andrea said...

Oooh..I would love to win the "Cocktail" book!

purplg8r@aol.com

Jessica said...

I would love to see testimony. Sounds very interesting!

livingthesilverdream@gmail.com

Katrina said...

I would love to win "testimony"

Gaby317 said...

I would love to have either book - but if I have to pick, please enter me for Testimony.

Thanks so much

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Chris said...

While testimony looks amazing, I'd rather win the cocktail book - if I win and if I get a choice!

Thanks as always!

danunepthys(at)hotmail(dot)com

Jeanne said...

Would love to win a copy of Testimony. Blogged about it too. Thanks Amy!

Ladytink_534 said...

Uh-oh! I hope I'm not to late to enter the MIXSHAKESTIR contest! Gah, I hate being so far behind on my blogs.... Really would like to try one of those yummy COCKTAILs!

Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com

minishoes1 said...

Please enter me for Testimony. This book looks fantastic! Thanks jacquecurl1@gmail.com