Friday, March 20, 2009

Book Giveaway - Everyone is Beautiful by Katherine Center (ARC)

When Lanie Coates moves from Houston to Cambridge, Mass., with her musician husband, Peter, she loses her support system and quickly becomes overwhelmed by her three small boys and a self-image that's sagging both literally and figuratively. In this agreeable mom-lit entry from the author of The Bright Side of Disaster, Lanie, a former painter, finds beauty in everyone but herself, and especially adores Peter, even though the two of them seem to be drifting apart. The early chapters nearly sink beneath the weight of routine housekeeping details and scenes describing the children's bodily functions and fascination with their body parts, matters most parents have experienced, but which don't necessarily make for great fiction. However, as Lanie begins to find herself through a newfound passion for photography, the story gains traction, and the tension grows as her photography teacher turns out to be a smitten kitten.

Now on to the RULES ~~

  1. Open to residents of the US only.
  2. Post a comment here. You MUST LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR ACTIVE BLOG ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT. Any comment that DOES NOT INCLUDE this information WILL BE DELETED. I have to have a way to contact you if you win!!!!
  3. If you blog this contest and leave a link in your comment so I can check it out, you will receive an extra entry to the contest.

Contest open through March 27th. Winner will be announced on March 28th.

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68 comments:

  1. TraceeMarch 20, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    No need to enter me as I already read this one, just wanted to let everyone else know how great it is!

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  2. Nicole C.March 20, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    This sounds like a great book! I would love to read this one. Please enter me.

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. The Merry DeathMarch 20, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    I really really want to read this!
    meredycat*lycos*com

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  4. UnknownMarch 20, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I'd like to be included. I really want to read this.

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  5. MelissaMarch 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I'd love to win this one. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. BridgetMarch 20, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Don't enter me in the contest. I've posted this on Win A Book.

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  7. 5websMarch 20, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I have something in common with the protagonist. I have three kids and everything is sagging too.
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

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  8. mvernoMarch 20, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    love to be the winner mverno@roadrunner.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Please enter me. Thanks!

    tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  10. janehMarch 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    sounds like a situation that we can all identify with at some point in our lives.......interesting read....

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  11. AlyceMarch 20, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I would like to be entered.
    akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  12. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    File this one under, "I can relate" would love to read.

    rmc1ra(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. demmiMarch 20, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    please enter me con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. KRMarch 20, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    This sounds really good. Thanks for the awesome giveaways!

    mj.coward[at]gmail.com

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  15. nfmgirlMarch 20, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    It sounds like a very identifiable book for many of us. Please count me in. Thank you!

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  16. Michele P.March 20, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Please include me in the drawing, it sounds like something I would like to read.

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  17. Debs DeskMarch 20, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Please include me in your giveaway.
    Thanks
    Debbie
    debdesk9@verizon.net

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  18. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    This looks like a fun read. Thanks!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    I'd love a chance to read.

    And I blogged:
    http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/03/16/book-giveaways-0316-0322/

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

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  20. Princess Golden HairMarch 20, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    this looks like a great book for my book club to read. thans for telling me about it

    teechbiz at gmail dot com

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  21. js22March 20, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    sounds like a great book!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    email in blogger profile

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  22. tricialynnMarch 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I would love to read this book.

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  23. paulineroseMarch 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    This sounds like an awesome book!!!!

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  24. UnknownMarch 20, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I'd love a chance to read this book, thanks.
    unforgetable_dreamer_always (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

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  25. wanda fMarch 21, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    this souds awesome please enter me .

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  26. bleuMarch 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    This looks like an interesting read. I hope to get my hands on it.

    bleuteam at gmail dot com

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  27. Lady RoxiMarch 21, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Love to have this.

    Thanks,

    darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. AmberMarch 21, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Please enter me - it sounds like a great book and the cover is cute too.

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Gwendolyn B.March 21, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I'd love to read this -- thank you for the chance to win a copy!
    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  30. tawndamMarch 21, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    sounds good
    rss subscriber

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  31. AndreaMarch 21, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! I blogged about the contest here

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  32. SunnyvaleMarch 21, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Sounds interesting, would like to read this.

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  33. darbysclosetMarch 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Love the premis of this book!!!
    I'd love to read and review!!!
    Thanks so much,
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

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  34. UnknownMarch 21, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Count me in. Thanks!

    nhertel85ATyahooDOTcom

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  35. UnknownMarch 21, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Please enter me. I've been through the sagging mommy stage!

    jgbeads AT gmail DOT com

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  36. KayeMarch 21, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Great cover! Please enter me in the drawing, sounds like a really good book.

    florida982002[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  37. kalea_kaneMarch 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Lori, I would love to win a copy of Everyone is Beautiful. I am a total fan of mom-lit. I love books I can relate to!

    Thanks

    kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Christina G.March 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  39. Christina G.March 21, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I blogged: http://extra-entries.blogspot.com/2009/03/loris-reading-corner-everyone-is.html

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  40. kalea_kaneMarch 21, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Hi again, Lori.

    I blogged about your giveaway here:

    http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2009/03/nine-great-gives.html

    Thank you again!

    kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  41. mmentorMarch 21, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    i am in need of some entertainment

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  42. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Please throw my name in the hat for this giveaway. Thank you!
    ~Karen

    planetbooksworldwide@gmail.com

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  43. minishoesMarch 22, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Sounds like a great read! thanks jacquecurl@gmail.com

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  44. Pamela SMarch 22, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  45. TigMarch 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

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  46. vboackleMarch 22, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    i would really love to read this book.

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  47. Deborah WellensteinMarch 23, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I love to read, and one can't have too many books! Thank you!

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  48. SueMarch 23, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I love a great book. Thanks for sharing it!

    s.mickelson at gmail.com

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  49. MarieMarch 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Sounds like a great book, I would love to read it!

    vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu

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  50. NickolayMarch 23, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    This sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance

    jason@allworldautomotive.com

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  51. Anita YanceyMarch 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Sounds like a book I'd like to read. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  52. littlelatinaMarch 24, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Love to read this

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  53. BeccaMarch 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    This book sounds really good, thanks! sbcashortie (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  54. RachelMarch 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    I would like to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks!!

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  55. msrodeobratMarch 25, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    this book looks good.

    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  56. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I'd like to read this book. Thanks.
    -Terra H.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. Jenn S.March 26, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I am always looking for a good book. This one sounds great.

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  58. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Great book cover!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  59. chromiummanMarch 26, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    love to win this

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  60. UnknownMarch 26, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Looks like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway.

    jesskaufman (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  61. Molly C.March 27, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Sounds like a great book.
    mcapel4444 at aol.com

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  62. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    I would love this book as I also moved into an area where I knew no one but my child's dad and his parents. I'd love to see how the main character handles her situation. Thanks for the chance to win.
    angelynn9916@hotmail.com

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  63. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I'm not young, but I still remember all the struggles with little ones. It sounds like a really good book.

    may041827@yahoo.com

    May

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  64. blown96cobraMarch 27, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    My best friend is moving away right now because her husband got relocated. I'd read this and pass it on to her. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  65. darlanpaulsmammaMarch 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I am a read-aholic, please enter me in this.
    barnes76@sbcglobal.net

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  66. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    I would love to win this book. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  67. barbaraMarch 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    This book sounds really great!

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  68. lilykMarch 28, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

    ms.lilyk@gmail.com

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