Welcome Blog Hoppers

June 24, 2011 by pburt

Welcome to the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop hosted by Judith of Leeswammes’ Blog.

I have two books to give away which I picked, not only for their literary merit, but also because they have not received much notice here in the United States and both are worthy of more attention. Each is well written and each speaks about the importance of the individual although in very different ways. One is a new favorite that I would not have ever discovered if it were not for book blogs. And the other is one of my all-time favorite books:

The Report: A Novel by Jessica Francis Kane which details the aftermath of the greatest civilian tragedy in England during WWII. On a March evening in 1943, during an air raid alert, one hundred seventy-three people died trying to enter a shelter. The novel is a fictional account of what happened after, the writing of a government report, and a look back at the incident from the present. It is a quiet book that honors the individual in a way that treats them with dignity and grace. My full review of the novel can be found here. The copy I am giving away has been gently read once.

The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West

First published in 1957 and republished in 2002 by NYRB Classics, this novel is set in the Edwardian Era and is about the Aubrey Family: Charismatic and loving father Piers who is unable to provide for his family; his strong and gifted wife Clare who holds everyone together, older sister Cordelia who struggles with not fitting in with everyone else, twin sisters Rose (the voice of the novel) and Mary, both gifted musicians, and their charming little brother Richard Quin. This is a book about fitting in with your family or not, about becoming an individual in a family filled with strong voices, it is about being human and all the laughter, love, and heartache that entails. The winner of this book will receive a new copy of the book.

So please leave a comment to this posting telling me which book you would like and an email address I can contact you at. The give away is limited to the United States and closes at Midnight June 29th.

Thank you for visiting, thank you to Judith for doing the organizing, and here are the links to the participating blogs.

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55 Responses

on June 25, 2011 at 12:56 am | Reply Becca

I cannot choose, they both sound so lovely. Please surprise me if that’s not much trouble!

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on June 25, 2011 at 5:14 am | Reply sally

I would very much like to read The Report: A Novel. Thank you!

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on June 25, 2011 at 5:55 am | Reply Nupur

I’d love to read The Report- it sounds very interesting.

Thanks for the giveaway!

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on June 25, 2011 at 6:38 am | Reply Melissa C.

Both of these sound really amazingly good but this one sounds more my cup of tea…The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West!
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on June 25, 2011 at 6:54 am | Reply debnance at readerbuzz

Thank you for a wonderful giveaway! I’d love to win The Fountain Overflows.

My mother has been sick and I never got around to signing up to participate in the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop. But I’ve started a monthly giveaway on my blog and I’ve got a June Giveaway going on this month at my blog, and I’d love to invite you to stop by and throw your name in the hat for Anna and the French Kiss! It’s a US giveaway only this month, but next month, I’ll be offering an international giveaway for a $25 Amazon card!

If you follow me, let me know. I always follow back!
on June 25, 2011 at 8:12 am | Reply Aths

Great pair of books. I’ve especially heard a lot about The Report. I had never heard of that specific incident until I came across the book. I would love to be entered into that.

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on June 25, 2011 at 8:46 am | Reply Parrish

Not eligible, but thought I’d pop over & say Hi & invite you to mine
on June 25, 2011 at 8:48 am | Reply diane

Wonderful Giveaways. I’d love The Fountain Overflows.

I’m on the blog hop tour as well. Hope you have a chance to stop by, and will enter my giveaway.
on June 25, 2011 at 10:57 am | Reply Cassandra

I’d be interested to read The Report. Thanks!

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on June 25, 2011 at 11:34 am | Reply Susanna P

Thanks for the giveaway! These both sound great…I guess The Fountain Overflows would be my pick, though the other one looks really interesting, too…

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on June 25, 2011 at 11:53 am | Reply Mary Ellen Thompson

I would love to win The Fountain Overflows. Thank you so much for the wonderful giveaway, both books are great picks!

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on June 25, 2011 at 12:10 pm | Reply Leanna Morris

I think I’d really enjoy either book, although The Report would probably be my first choice. Thanks for the opportunity!
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on June 25, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Reply Small Footprints

They both sound fabulous … I would love to win either one! If I must make a choice, I’d choose The Fountain Overflows. Thank you, so much, for giving us this opportunity!
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on June 25, 2011 at 12:49 pm | Reply Kay

I think I’d love THE REPORT. Very interested in WWII London. Thanks so much for offering the giveaway!
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on June 25, 2011 at 1:52 pm | Reply Col (Col Reads)

I’d love to read The Fountain Overflows. Thanks for the great giveaway! cuc15 at psu dot edu
on June 25, 2011 at 2:29 pm | Reply debbie

I would like the report-a novel, because I am a history buff.
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on June 25, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Janelle Ashton

I’d love to win The Fountain Overflows!
Best wishes and thank for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
on June 25, 2011 at 2:47 pm | Reply karenk

would enjoy reading ‘the fountain overflows’ thanks for the chance 🙂
on June 25, 2011 at 4:21 pm | Reply Lady Anne

I’d love to be entered for The Fountain Overflows. 🙂

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on June 25, 2011 at 4:37 pm | Reply Samantha C.

Oh! I love the Edwardian Era!! Please enter me for The Fountain Overflows and thank you so much for the giveaway!! ^_^
on June 25, 2011 at 4:37 pm | Reply readwriteandlive

Hi there! I would love to win The Report: A Novel. It sounds like a fascinating read, and I do love anything relating to England, even if it’s tragedy. (I hope that doesn’t sound morbid.)
Email address is readwriteandlive@hotmail.com
Cheers!
Jenna
on June 25, 2011 at 5:12 pm | Reply stacybuckeye

I would love to win The Fountain Overflows.
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on June 25, 2011 at 6:41 pm | Reply Jessica M

I’d love to read The Report, it sounds really interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!

Jessica M.
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on June 25, 2011 at 10:48 pm | Reply Sana Saboowala

Thank you so much for the wonderful giveaway! I would like to win The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West. Thank you so much!
Sana Saboowala
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on June 26, 2011 at 2:07 am | Reply Sidne

I’m going to choose ‘the report’ .
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on June 26, 2011 at 7:22 am | Reply curlygeek04

I would love to receive The Report — and will definitely check that out if I don’t win! Thanks for the giveaway.
on June 26, 2011 at 8:27 am | Reply Cindy Macbeth

Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway.
Would love to win “The Fountain Overflows” by Rebecca West
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on June 26, 2011 at 8:43 am | Reply Sunday Caught My Interest « Reflections from the Hinterland

[…] Finally, be sure to visit the othe rblogs participating in the Great Literary Giveaway Blog Hop. I was able to take a quick run through yesterday and I have already found some blogs I want to explore more. You can find the complete list at Leeswammes’ Blog or by visiting my posting about the blog hop below. […]
on June 26, 2011 at 10:50 am | Reply Mia J.

I would like to be entered for The Fountain Overflows. Thank you for the giveaway.
on June 26, 2011 at 11:58 am | Reply Judy Cox

I would like to win The Fountain Overflows. Great giveaway, thanks.

Judy
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on June 26, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply Chloe Hopper

I would love to win the The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West. It’s interesting that you featured lesser-known novels kind of like Indie-ish.
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on June 26, 2011 at 1:42 pm | Reply shirley nienkark

The Report sounds fascinating, but would enjoy either.

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on June 26, 2011 at 1:45 pm | Reply Linda Kish

I would choose The Report: A Novel

Thanks for the chance to win.

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on June 26, 2011 at 1:46 pm | Reply kindnessandmail

Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win The Fountain Overflows
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on June 26, 2011 at 3:27 pm | Reply Rebecca Reid

I’d love to be in the running for THE FOUNTAIN OVERFLOWS. I love nyrb books.

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on June 26, 2011 at 3:57 pm | Reply Shannon J.

I believe I have The Report! I know it is on my tbr list!! I’m going to pull it out!! I’m going to request The Fountain Overflows since I think I have The Report!! Great books! Thank you for the giveaway!!
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on June 26, 2011 at 4:05 pm | Reply Joy Weese Moll

I would like to read The Report since it would be a good follow-on to another novel set in WII England that I recently read, The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison.

Thanks for the giveaway!
on June 26, 2011 at 6:14 pm | Reply Mare

They both sound great, but I’m going with The Report. It sounds fascinating.

Thank you!
on June 26, 2011 at 9:04 pm | Reply mamabunny13

I would love to read The Fountain Overflows. Thanks.
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on June 26, 2011 at 9:22 pm | Reply Rob

Hi Patty–I’m still enjoying your lemon tea bread. I sliced and froze some of it to enjoy throughout the year. For my entry in the contest, I’d like a chance to read The Fountain Overflows. Best Wishes and Aloha, Rob
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on June 27, 2011 at 10:50 am | Reply nan

I would love The Fountain Overflows. Thanks.
on June 27, 2011 at 11:59 am | Reply Amy

Both of these books sound wonderful but I’m going to choose The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West.

Thank you for such a nice giveaway!
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on June 27, 2011 at 1:53 pm | Reply Meredith

The Fountain Overflows sounds very good. Thanks for the giveaway!

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on June 27, 2011 at 2:05 pm | Reply Sabrina Jaede

I would love to enter to win The Report.

Thanks so much for the great giveaway.

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on June 27, 2011 at 3:06 pm | Reply Lenasledgesblog.com

Thanks for the giveaway. I would like to win The Report.

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on June 27, 2011 at 7:19 pm | Reply Vicki

I’d like to win The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West. Thanks!

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on June 28, 2011 at 12:50 am | Reply Care Burpee

I would love to have a chance to win The Fountain Overflows. Thanks!

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on June 28, 2011 at 5:51 am | Reply Liss Martz Villegas

I’d like to win The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West =)

Thanks for the giveaway!

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on June 28, 2011 at 3:38 pm | Reply Sarahthehobbit

I would love to read The Report: A Novel.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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on June 28, 2011 at 5:11 pm | Reply April

I would love to read The Report:A Novel. I love to read books about WWII

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on June 28, 2011 at 5:55 pm | Reply Ellen Trieu

I would like to be entered to win The Report: A Novel. World War 2 was a sad time, but it’s a subject that I love to learn about in history class.

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on June 29, 2011 at 8:26 am | Reply Anna Mills

Definitely ‘The Fountain Overflows’. Anything by Rebecca West!

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Thanks!
on June 29, 2011 at 12:42 pm | Reply Veronica

I’d love to read The Report. Sounds very interesting.

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on June 29, 2011 at 6:25 pm | Reply Julie @ Knitting and Sundries

Wonderful choices! I would be happy with either, but if I had to choose, it would be The Report. I only recently heard of it and started reading wonderfully favorable reviews, so it is already on my to-buy list!

Thanks for the chance to win!

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