Giveaway: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein
This book isn't all about the cover though, this was one of my favorite books of 2008. It's not a cute dog story although the narrator is a dog named, Enzo. You can read my review here.
Now for the Giveaway: Sarah Daily of Terra Communications has offered one of my readers a new copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain, along with a swag bag filled with notepad, lapel pin and bookmark.
Here's the book description:
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it.
Here are the rules:
1. For one entry, leave a comment. Please be sure to include your email address (if it isn't available in your profile), so that I can contact you if you win. If I can't find your email either in the comments or your profile, you will be disqualified!
2. For another two entries, comment on my review of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
and then come back to this post to let me know you did it.
3. For two more entries, post about this giveaway on your blog and leave link to your blog post in the comments. You will also get an entry for each person who tells me that they learned about this
giveaway from you.
4. For another 5 entries: Become a Follower of my blog or subscribe to my blog through Google Reader or other subscription service. If you are already a subscriber or follower you still get the five extra entries! Please do not comment that you are a follower five times! I will give you the extra entries myself. I will delete any extra entries that you make as it will just confuse me when I go to pick the winners.
5. If you do all of the above, you will have 10 entries!
Sorry, the giveaway is only open US and Canadian residents only.
The winner’s mailing address: NO P.O. Boxes.
Only one entry per household/IP address.
This giveaway will end on Friday September 10th, 11:59 P.M. E.S.T. The winners will be notified by email, so remember to include your email address in the comments, if it isn't available in your profile! Winners must respond within TWO days or will be disqualified.
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I would like to win! I'm a GFC follower.
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Anonymous said... August 26, 2010 at 11:25 PM
This book sounds like a fun book to read and appreciate the opportunity to enter your giveaway. I am GGC follower.
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Steve Capell said... August 27, 2010 at 5:02 AM
You're right, this is a darling cover, but I also like the old cover with what I assume is a golden retriever. Thanks for the giveaway.
+2 I commented on the original review
+5 I follow through Google Reader.
Linda said... August 27, 2010 at 6:46 AM
I can tell this one will have me in tears. It's tough losing an animal companion. I'm sorry you lost yours.
+5 I have been a follower on GFC for a while.
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Anonymous said... August 27, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Please count me in. Thanks for the chance.
+2 Commented on your review
+5 I follow on GFC
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Reading said... August 27, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Sounds like a great book. Please include me.
+5 follow through Google Reader
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DarcyO said... August 27, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Please enter my name in the giveaway for the book. Thanks!
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Charleydog said... August 27, 2010 at 5:37 PM
I'd love a chance to read this, and the cover is super cute!
+5 I'm a follower
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Unknown said... August 27, 2010 at 7:51 PM
I read this book and loved it! But I read a library copy and would love to have my own.
mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com
Margie said... August 29, 2010 at 12:57 PM
What a great giveaway!!!
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maria said... August 30, 2010 at 10:17 PM
No need to enter me, babe. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.
Susan Helene Gottfried said... August 31, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Moridin said... August 31, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Please count me in, this one has passed me by, but looks great!
+5 I subscribe via google reader.
Thanks!
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holdenj said... August 31, 2010 at 2:28 PM
I remember when this came out & read great reviews about it. Please enter me, thanks.
New email subscriber.
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Ruthie said... August 31, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Wow, I've been meaning to read this book. I just became a follower via GFC. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Audrey said... September 1, 2010 at 10:29 AM
I think this should be in my original note....
+2 for commenting on review
+5 for following
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Margie said... September 2, 2010 at 5:55 PM
I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!!
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a real librarian said... September 2, 2010 at 6:48 PM
sounds just adorable! Thank you!
~Melissa
melissa AT squeakycleanreads DOT com
Melissa said... September 4, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Please enter me in this giveaway. This book sounds wonderful and I would love to read it. I really like the new cover! I am a follower.
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Terry said... September 4, 2010 at 7:07 AM
+2 entries - I just posted a comment on your review. Thanks!
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Terry said... September 4, 2010 at 7:11 AM
I would love to win a copy. Please enter me. Thanks!
+5 I follow through google friend connect.
+2 commented on review
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Lu said... September 5, 2010 at 4:35 PM
I'd love to enter, please.
+5 I'm a follower through Bloglines.
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
ikkinlala said... September 6, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Thanks for the chance to win this book. I'm a sucker for books about precious animals/pets.
+5 I'm a GFC follower.
safoga at gmail dot com
Susan O'Bryant said... September 8, 2010 at 6:40 PM
This book sounds amazing. I love that the protaganist is a dog named Enzo, especially as he is the dog on the cover, a great picture!
Please enter me in this giveaway.
~ Amy
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Unknown said... September 9, 2010 at 7:32 PM
I commented on your review and I loved it. You have piqued my interest in this book and excited me about reading it!
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Unknown said... September 9, 2010 at 7:39 PM
I blogged about this giveaway on my blog here:
http://homeofaimala.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-giveaways-happening-around.html
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Unknown said... September 9, 2010 at 7:42 PM
+5 I am a Google Friend Connect follower of your blog!
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Unknown said... September 9, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Thanks to everyone who entered this giveaway. I will be announcing the winner very soon.
Teddy Rose said... September 12, 2010 at 5:19 PM
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