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Wednesday 16 January 2013

Book giveaway - one night only (for now)

I'm giving some books away, free. This is because I'm not a hoarder, when I've finished with books I pass most of them on.
I don’t have the space for thousands of books and I’m not a big fan of dusting. I keep only the books that really mean something to me, or can be used as reference in the future.
What makes me happiest is forcing the books I’ve enjoyed, on other people. :)
I’m getting bored of my usual routes (I can’t even leave them on the bus anymore as I no longer commute). So I thought I’d give some away to my blog readers – that’s if I’ve got any left, it’s been a while…..
Anyway, the four previously loved books I’m giving away have been lurking, hidden on a book shelf for quite some time. They are:
1. Audrey Niffenegger – Her Fearful Symmetry
(Atmospheric story of silly American twins, ghosts and the beautiful Highgate Cemetery)
2. Peter Carey – Parrot & Olivier in America
(Eccentric adventures in the new world, lots of humour and a bit of history)
3. Andrea Levy – The Long Song
(Slavery and freedom in Jamaica. Great central characters as always and lovely sing-song language)
4. Ian McKewan – Enduring Love
(This book haunted me in my 20s and started my obsession with McEwan. All based around a balloon accident)
To get hold of one of these books, leave a comment below, including the name of the book you want.  I’ll post to UK ONLY and I’ll get my children to randomly select the recipients.  
The giveaway closes tomorrow night (Thursday) at midnight. Any comments posted after that time won’t count.
If you love books, pass them on.

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8 comments:

  1. Rich Gordon16 January 2013 at 22:03

    Number 1 sounds good.Already got Enduring Love. Rich G

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  2. Nailah A16 January 2013 at 23:07

    4. Ian McKewan – Enduring Love

    It sounds really good! :D

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  3. Paul C16 January 2013 at 23:20

    Been meaning to read Levy's The Long Song but never git round to buying.

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  4. nicrobley17 January 2013 at 13:06

    Peter Carey please

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  5. Chino Odimba17 January 2013 at 18:36

    Andrea Levy - not read enough of her writing. Will swap for a Chiminanda Adichie novel...and I live down the road :-)

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  6. Al Gordon17 January 2013 at 19:43

    Willing to take any vis Rich and Vic to save postage and will sort something in return if you want!!

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  7. Debbie24 January 2013 at 12:46

    Peter Carey – Parrot & Olivier in America
    this looks good

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  8. Unknown28 January 2013 at 17:30

    Sorry all we've been without internet and I hadn't got around to getting the 4 year old to select. I'll be posting the following books, can you email your address to uleygirlblog@gmail.com please:

    Enduring Love – Nailah A
    The Long Song – Chino Odimba
    Peter Carey – Nic Robley
    Fearful Symmetry - Rich Gordon

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