I'm on a literary merry-go-round!
Following the lead of the Dovegreyreader, I'm joining in the "Give a friend a book" scheme which you can read about here. I have chosen one of my most favourite books - a novel - and a brand new copy will be sent to the Cornflower visitor whose name is drawn from the hat on Sunday, 7th. January.
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and you are in with a chance of winning what I hope you will think is a delightful read, and if you have it already (or don't like it), please just jump on the bookish bandwagon and pass it on to someone else. Distance is no object here, as I can send the prize anywhere in the world, and you don't have to be a regular visitor to the site to enter, anyone just passing through is welcome to have a go.
So please do leave a comment and you might win a good book.
me please! love the pics
Posted by: Elaine | 05 January 2007 at 12:57 PM
Great idea! As always, lovely pictures.I'm sure it is a wonderful book choice cos you seem to read the sort of books I like!
Posted by: Rosemary | 05 January 2007 at 01:13 PM
Me me me me me of course!
The pleasure I've had from all this has been immense Karen and so I must contribute to your enjoyment of it too!
Posted by: dovegreyreader | 05 January 2007 at 01:30 PM
And me! What lovely lovely pictures!
Posted by: Julie | 05 January 2007 at 01:59 PM
Put my name down too - just as long as it isn't one of the books I've already bought because you recommended it :)
Posted by: Helen | 05 January 2007 at 02:12 PM
You left a comment on my blog and so I tracked back here. What a marvelous blog you have! Food, dogs, knitting, books, gardening, and photographs of all of these to make one's mouth water.
Oh, and do put me in for the drawing. I've sent a friend a book this week, but in April I'll have a drawing like yours and dove's.
md
Posted by: Mary Ronan Drew | 05 January 2007 at 03:26 PM
I love your blog. The colors are fantaxtic. I am intrigued by the books you have mentioned because I am unfamiliar with them. You are welcome to come visit me. I am going to check out these books.
Posted by: Janet | 05 January 2007 at 03:45 PM
It's always so interesting to see what others read - another thing I love about blogging! I had never read Alexander Mccall Smith until I heard about him on a blog, and now I'm working my way through. :0)
Posted by: Charity | 05 January 2007 at 04:24 PM
I would have left a comment even if my name wasn't going to go in the hat.:<) I love that picture. I want to be in that room, I want the room to be in my house! Where did you find it? In a book? I find myself wondering what pages the books on the table are open to. There's so much to look at and ponder. Thanks for posting it.
Posted by: Nan | 05 January 2007 at 04:30 PM
I echo Nan's comment. I love the picture of the room full of books. Reminds me a bit of myself. I do most of my reading on our living couch, surrounded by my favorite books. You may add my name to your hat. I need to get in on the giving end of this next time around.
Posted by: Les in NE | 05 January 2007 at 06:18 PM
I echo Nan's comment. I love the picture of the room full of books. Reminds me a bit of myself. I do most of my reading on our living couch, surrounded by my favorite books. You may add my name to your hat. I need to get in on the giving end of this next time around.
Posted by: Les in NE | 05 January 2007 at 06:36 PM
I'm so sorry for the double post. I was looking for it at the bottom of the list and didn't see it at the top! I thought maybe it got lost in the ether. I wasn't being greedy. Honest! ;)
Posted by: Les in NE | 05 January 2007 at 06:38 PM
What lovely illustrations-Ican't resist entering the competition.
Please pick out my name.
Posted by: margaret | 05 January 2007 at 07:44 PM
Count me in, Cornflower. I have a wonderful read that I would be happy to send anywhere in the world as well! Such a good idea and the sled that the two little people are on (one with a beautiful burgundy coat and hat) is exactly like one I used to use as a child, and we called it 'coasting'!
Posted by: peg | 05 January 2007 at 09:21 PM
I would like to be added to the draw - although our tastes in books often differ, your opinions are always highly valued.
The Black Cat
Posted by: Peter the flautist | 05 January 2007 at 09:31 PM
What a lovely idea - count me in please! Marianne
Posted by: Pillowbookblogger | 05 January 2007 at 09:46 PM
Please count me in too!! (And I love that picture of the girl reading - where is it from?)
Posted by: Elizabeth | 05 January 2007 at 09:53 PM
Please, I'd love have my name added to the drawing list.
I do not blog BUT I love to read blogs (knitting, cooking, reading and gardening).
Mary
Posted by: Mary | 06 January 2007 at 01:13 AM
Me too please.You and the DGR make me want to knit and I haven't for years! Plus love all the book talk.
Posted by: Carol | 06 January 2007 at 05:51 AM
Please could you include me in the draw too. Have discovered your blog recently via Dove Grey Reader and have thoroughly enjoyed the visits I have made.
Would also like to know the origin of the picture of the reading girl.
Posted by: Anna | 06 January 2007 at 12:07 PM
My 11 year old loves these pictures. I hope we are the luck of the draw.
Posted by: Sandy Lorenz | 06 January 2007 at 02:59 PM
I love the picture of the girl in the room full of books too. Your pictures are wonderful. I'd love to be counted in the drawing.
Posted by: Janet | 06 January 2007 at 06:21 PM
What beautiful pictures! And what a great idea to do this from your blog.
Posted by: Deborah | 06 January 2007 at 10:03 PM
I hope I'm not too late. If not, count me in! Thanks;-)
Posted by: Kimmy | 07 January 2007 at 12:54 AM
Please add my name to the draw also. I have been enjoying your blog for a while and love the photos of your life.
Lucette
Posted by: Lucette | 07 January 2007 at 04:35 PM
Oooh add me to this, if I'm not too late. I might do it too.
Posted by: natalie | 07 January 2007 at 08:21 PM
WHat a wonderful idea - please count me in! I've just found your blog (through Fidra Books) and have really enjoyed dipping in here and there. Though think I might have to go and make cake having read the baking section...Orange and almond cake made with blood oranges and then with lemon syrup over the top...
Posted by: Alison | 04 February 2007 at 07:44 PM
Love to be included, thanks. I've been enjoying getting introduced to all these women-written "lit-blogs" through one of my clients, thenovelette.com ; come by and check it out sometime!
Posted by: Sara | 01 March 2007 at 07:47 PM