Hey there sweet peeps! I'm so excited to kick off the month with a super special and fun giveaway!!!
A couple months ago I was contacted by Laura Childs - she writes mysteries and is a New York Times bestselling author - inquiring if I'd be interested in reading an upcoming novel to be released this week!! and writing a review. I love to read so I was intrigued but she really roped me in when she said the novel she'd like me to read was also related to scrapbooking!!
The following blurb is my review. I was sent a complimentary copy of the book - my review is completely based upon my own personal opinion of the book.
I began reading Postcards From the Dead with a bit of apprehension, mysteries have never been my first choice in genres so I was nervous about how official giving a review sounded, but anything with scrappy tips included had to be good. I dove in.
The book takes place in New Orleans right in the midst of Mardi Gras and lemme tell you, Laura Childs paints a great picture for her readers! I felt as though I was there. Carmela is the main character and she is a scrappy shop owner - cool. In her attempts to get some extra publicity for her shop she finds herself amidst a murder scene. As the book unfolded I traveled along with Carmela throughout her day to day in the shop, preparations for Mardi Gras, and some murder investigation. Numerous times I thought I had it all figured out but in the end my socks were blown right off! Wow. My friends I can say I told all in my family I was now a fan of not only Laura Childs but mysteries?! How could I have not realized what a fun genre it could be to read? If you love to read - mysteries or not - you will enjoy this book. Its well written and left me wanting to read another.
Throughout the book there are scrappy tips and project ideas (really fun ones) - I believe Carmela's shop would be delightful to visit. -I was inspired to create this postcard in honor of my review - not that the book takes place anytime around Halloween - but spooky all the same and people do dress up for Mardi Gras, right? ;)
What fun I had doing this and now it gets even better..... I get to give away one copy of this book to one of my blog readers - Yay!! Here's what you need to do to win:
- Leave me a comment sharing what types of books you like to read or a good book you've just read.
- Please share this giveaway at (at least) one other spot.
I will announce the winner on Monday and then will request mailing info to forward to the author - she will be sending the copy out - Eeek! so fun to receive a book from the author - am I geek or what??! I don't care - it was cool. :)
That's it. I can't wait to read your responses but in the meantime I get to dive in to my next Laura Child's book - oh yes Stake and Eggs here I come!!! I'll have a new review for you all in a few weeks as well as another giveaway to share!
Take care!
I am geeky about receiving books from the author, too!I just finished a book called The Crossing by Serita Jakes, a Christian author. It was a tough read in that the characters experience some really raw stuff emotionally.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to tap in to you as a resource for some suggestions on good Christian authors. I'll be on the lookout for The Crossing. Is it a true story or fictional?
DeleteI would love to read that book. I have read some of her tea books and loved them. It would be fun to get a first edition.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome you've read some of her books Karen! Really good reads - diving in to the next one tonight!! :)
DeleteThere is nothing like a great mystery book and what could be better than a mystery book that included scappy tips!? Right now I'm reading a political thriller "The Third Option" by Vince Flynn.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy I can say I now agree with you on mysteries Joan - what an eye opener. I bet my husband might like the book you're reading. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteThe book sounds intriguing! I have to say that I'm more of a...ahem...."racy" book reader...lol! but I haven't had much time lately because of my passion for scrapbooking! And scrappy tips...are you kidding? Sign me up!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to be able to read a book and at the same time get scrappy tips. Wow! A novel that's scrap-related! Sound great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win . . . can I have the book autographed by the author if I do win? Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Sounds like a good read Scarlett! I am reading Water For Elephants, but it is taking me forever to read since my scrappy passion comes first.
ReplyDeleteI love all of Janet Evanovich books. the whole one for the money series is great. I have read a couple of Laura child's books. I shared the contest on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's fun, light, lets me de-stress. I plan to read more of Laura Child's books.
ReplyDeleteI have read several of her other books. The are really fun reads.
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