One of the passions I wanted to share when I decided to start this blog was the one I have for reading.
I included a recommended reading list as one of my pages and I planned to talk about books and book groups often. But, that wasn’t enough. I wanted to come up with a special way to share my reading adventures. So, I decided to give away a book each month! I attend author appearances whenever I can… in Connecticut, New York, or Pennsylvania…sometimes for books I may not even read or like. As you know, this was the case when I attended the appearance of E.L. James (author of Fifty Shades of Grey – click here to see )
How will I choose the recipient? I will count each ‘like’ to Facebook or follow to my blog, instagram, or twitter as a ‘chance’ to win. If you are already a follower on facebook and twitter, a comment on a post will qualify. Each different post you comment on will qualify as a ‘chance.’ At the end of the last day of the month, I will choose the winner, completely at random, from the pool of ‘chances’ accumulated during that month. Good luck and happy reading!
JULY GIVEAWAY
Summertime edited by Joanne Dugan!
JUNE GIVEAWAY
The Interestings by Meg Woltizer! Winner: Candice in Chicago. Congrats Candice!
MAY GIVEAWAY
The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook by Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell! Winner: Carolyn. Congrats!
APRIL GIVEAWAY
Ecobeauty by Lauren Cox with Janice Cox! Winner: Lindsay from Pennsylvania. Congrats!
MARCH GIVEAWAY
Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist! Winner: Jenna O. from Finland. Congrats!
FEBRUARY GIVEAWAY
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen! Winner: Kelly from Michigan. Congrats!
JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER
Vedge by Rich Landau & Kate Jacoby! Winner: Erica from Illinois. Congrats!
DECEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp! Winner: Julianne. Congrats!
NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon! Winner: Nancy from New Jersey. Congrats!
OCTOBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
Backyard Foraging by Ellen Zachos! Winner: Jennifer. Congrats!
SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
Cook Like a Rock Star by Anne Burrell! Winner: Katherine from Pennsylvania. Congrats!
AUGUST GIVEAWAY WINNER
Let the World Spin by Colum McCann. Winner: Gayle M. Congratulations!
JULY GIVEAWAY WINNER
Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Winner: Jacqueline in VA from the blog Marbles Rolling! Congratulations!
Little Princes by Conor Grennan. Winner: Emma from Connecticut! Congratulations!
Three signed copies of My Intense and Meaningful Life with Cancer, A Diary of Healing by Mary Ann Wasil. Winners: Angela, Betty, and Lenny. Congrats!!
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. Winner: Nancy from New Jersey! Congratulations Nancy!
MARCH GIVEAWAY WINNER
Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee by Hoda Kotb. Winner: Theresa N. from SC. Congrats! To see more about the book and photos of Hoda, click here.
FEBRUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER
American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar. Winner: Mona from Connecticut. Congrats Mona! To see more about the book and photos of the author, click here.
JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER
Ballerina Rosie by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. Winner: Lucy from Canada, blogger at Craftberry Bush. Congrats Lucy! See photos of The Duchess by clicking here.
DECEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani. Winner: Jessica, blogger at Brand New “We.” Congrats!
NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had, My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High by Tony Danza. Winner: Theresa N. from South Carolina. Congrats Theresa! https://pleasureinsimplethings.com/tony-danza-giveaway-contest/
OCTOBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
Life Lessons From the Chocolate Factory…10 Rich, Satisfying Nuggets to Nibble On by Christopher Holl Winner: Tracy R. from Connecticut. Congrats Tracy! You won signed books for your ENTIRE book group, in addition to a conference call from the author! https://pleasureinsimplethings.com/september-monthly-book-giveaway/
SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY WINNER
1,000 Places to See Before you Die by Patricia Schultz Winner: Lynn T. from New Jersey. Congrats Lynn! https://pleasureinsimplethings.com/1000-places-to-see-before-you-die/
AUGUST’S GIVEAWAY WINNER
Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson Winner: Nancy W. from St. Louis Park, MN. Congratulations Nancy! https://pleasureinsimplethings.com/yes-chef-by-marcus-samuelsson/
August’s giveaway book for August signed by the author at www.pleasureinsimplethings.com
JULY’S GIVEAWAY WINNER
In the Garden by Stacy Bass Winner: Cynthia S. from Connecticut. Congratulations Cynthia!
JUNE’S GIVEAWAY WINNER
22 Brittania Road by Amanda Hodgkinson Winner: Liza Hawkins, blogger at (a)Musing Foodie Congratulations Liza! https://pleasureinsimplethings.com/book-giveaway-winner-for-june/
MAY’S GIVEAWAY WINNER
State of Wonder by Anne Patchett Winner: Lauren P., blogger, The Well Crafted Home Congratulations Lauren! https://pleasureinsimplethings.com/book-giveaway-winner-for-may/
June’s giveaway book at pleasureinsimplethings.com
July’s giveaway book at pleasureinsimplethings.com