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As many of you may have seen in the news Obama took this book on vacation with him. Hachette wanted to share the excitement and give it away to some lucky followers.
Thanks to Miriam at Hachette Book Group I have 5 copies of The Way Home to giveaway!
Book Description:
Christopher Flynn is trying to get it right. After years of trouble and rebellion that enraged his father and nearly cost him his life, he has a steady job in his father's company, he's seriously dating a woman he respects, and, aside from the distrust that lingers in his father's eyes, his mistakes are firmly in the past.
One day on the job, Chris and his partner come across a temptation almost too big to resist. Chris does the right thing, but old habits and instincts rise to the surface, threatening this new-found stability with sudden treachery and violence. With his father and his most trusted friends, he takes one last chance to blast past the demons trying to pull him back.
Like Richard Price or William Kennedy, Pelecanos pushes his characters to the extremes, their redemption that much sweeter because it is so hard fought. Pelecanos has long been celebrated for his unerring ability to portray the conflicts men feel as they search and struggle for power and love in a world that is often harsh and unforgiving but can ultimately be filled with beauty.
Visit the author's website: www.georgepelecanos.com
To enter my giveaway:
*1 entry Comment and answer the question Does the fact that Obama chose this book make you want to read it more? Make sure you leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.
*1 entry tweet about this giveaway and include me @alipet813
*1 entry mention this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment here with the link - it can be on a sidebar of current giveaways
*1 entry if you read my previous review of The Night Gardner also by Mr. Pelecanos - leave a comment here letting me know so it is easier to tally up in the end
This contest will run until September 10th at 11:59 p.m. Central. Thanks and Good Luck!!
Yes I suppose it influenced me to read it.
ReplyDeletemadeleine444[at]gmail[dot]com
I tweeted your giveaway
ReplyDeletemadeleine444[at]gmail[dot]com
I usually don't let anyone influence me to read a book - unless they have reviewed it! This is one of my favorite authors though.
ReplyDeleteannarudow at gmail dot com
I am a new follower, and yes because the President is reading this book I would like to as well.
ReplyDeletecenya2 at hotmail dot com
Obama's reading of this book has absolutely no influence on my choosing to read it. I usually read books based on personal recommendations and not just because some "VIP" is reading it. I place high regard on my blogger friends recommending books to me!!
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I have read your review of The Night Gardener and I look forward to reading this book! :)
ReplyDeletefaithfulgirl4[at]gmail[dot]com
I tweeted!
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I've posted the contest on my sidebar (http://molcotw.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeletefaithfulgirl4[at]gmail[dot]com
I've posted the giveaway on my sidebar
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laura@laurafabiani.com
The fact that Obama chose this book to read does make it intriguing but I still think the book stands on its own two feet. Would love to win it and review it on my blog.
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No, I want to read the book because I enjoyed the Night Gardener so much. I just want to read another Pelecanos.
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ReplyDeleteNO! I LOVE George Pelecano and I heard this one was good!
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liztapioka14[at]yahoo[dot]com
Nope, I doubt Obama and I have the same taste in books.
ReplyDeleteandie.v107(at)yahoo(dot)com
No, I have enough trouble reading all the books by my bedside without adding those endorsed by celebrities (OK, I'm calling the prez a celebrity!). I'd still love to read it, though!
ReplyDeletelahlstedt (at) gmail (dot) com
Once I found out that this book was on Obama's reading list and saw that there was a giveaway for this book I wanted to win and read this book too. So yes it did influence me.
ReplyDeletejen4777[at]hotmail.com
No, I have read other books by the author and have enjoyed them. I always wondered why his books were not more popular so maybe this will put his books on reads TBR list.
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beachlover20855[AT]yahoo[DOT]cpm
Nope, no effect! I just really like this author=)
ReplyDeleteLuvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net
Yes, Obama has influenced me somewhat.
ReplyDeletewandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com
I've been wanting to read this and add to my Pellanos collection. Hearing that Obama was reading it was interesting to hear, but as I said, I've wanting to read this.
ReplyDeletesharon54220@gmail.com
No. I pick books on my own.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
Yes. I'm somewhat influenced that President Obama selected this book.
ReplyDeletebgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
I read your previous review of The Night Gardener. It was terrific. I then read the Night Gardener and I loved it. Thanks for that review and the opportunity in the giveaway.
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No, President Obama's selection of this book did not influence me...
ReplyDeletethanks for the opportunity to read this book.
karen k
kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com
Yes, I did read your previous review...it was great!!
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kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com
Obama's reading of this book did not influence me at all. I want to read it because I enjoy George Pelecanos books.
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mittens0831 at aol dot com
I read your review of The Night Gardner. I like a good mystery and I want to read this book, too.
ReplyDeleteCarol M
mittens0831 at aol dot com
No, the fact that President Obama read this book does not influence my want to read it... I like Obama, but I make my own choices. :-) And it does seem he has good taste though. Please accept this as my entry. Thank you!
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aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca
No, the fact that President Obama took this book with him on vacation to read recently does not make me want to read it any more than I already wanted to! I just love George Pelecanos! I would love to be entered! Thank you!
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it didn't influence my decision to want the book BUT now that i know, it makes me want to read it more!
ReplyDeleteNo, his reading of this novel doesn't sway me one way or another. It just sounds like a book I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteryspenc@yahoo.com
Thanks for the giveaway! No, Obama does not influence me at all. But the book looks great, please enter me.
ReplyDeletelizzi0915 at aol dot com
Although I greatly admire President Obama, I choose my own books (though it is nice to see that he has great taste in books)!
ReplyDeleteDidnt know Obama liked this...
ReplyDeleteI would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
jeffintennessee at gmail dot com
No, I have read previous books by GP and loved them... the opportunity to read another (for free) is incentive enough. Thanks.
ReplyDeletedebbebennett at yahoo dot com
It does not necessarily *influence* me per se, but I do wonder what kind of books the president likes. :)
ReplyDeleterebelprince89@live.com
I tweeted about the giveaway at Topazshell5 on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the giveaway in my sidebar http://readwithtea.blogspot.com
I am going to read your Night Gardener book review by G.P.
teakettle58@yahoo.com
I couldn't get to your book review for Night Gardener. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to read one of this author's novels for a long time. Yes, it does increase my interest knowing President Obama has read one of his books.
I've wanted to read it and it doesn't matter to me if Obama read it or not.
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