by Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~.
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Priscilla's Book Give-Away 2 Books up for grabs!

September 12, 2008 01:31 PM EDT (Updated: September 12, 2008 07:32 PM EDT)
views: 81 | rating: 9.4/10 (16 votes) | comments: 131

This contest is for 2 books - 1 winner wins both books!

Italy - A Traveler's Literary Companion

Ital's rising literary stars join some of its best-known writers - including Nobel-laureate Luigi Pirandello, Natalia Ginzburg, Alberto Moravia, and Antonio Tabucchi - to take the reader on a panoramic tour of both city and countryside, across the social spectrum, surveying the country's rich cultural history. Explore Ital's popular tourist destinations and out-of- the-way spots under the fresh and even startling light cast by these 23 diverse and exciting stories, most of which are available here in English for the 1st time!

2nd book is: To Cut a Long Story Short  - by Jeffrey Archer

Delivering 14 new short stories-more than half of which are based on true events. Readers will have a difficult time sorting fact from fiction as each story comes complete with intriguing characters, ingenious plotting and Archer's trademark surprise endings!

 

This contest will run until Monday September 15th noon Central time. Whomever post the most comments will have these books mailed to them free of charge!

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Comments: 131

JoAnn C. Sep 12, 2008, 1:33pm EDT
pick me! pick me. I want the italy book.
JoAnn C. Sep 12, 2008, 1:34pm EDT
I hope I remember to stop back and comment some more
JoAnn C. Sep 12, 2008, 1:34pm EDT
good thing I came home sick so I can get a head start on the comments
Rose H. Sep 12, 2008, 1:35pm EDT
The short story book by Archer sounds intriguing - throwing my hat in the ring!
Amy C. Sep 12, 2008, 1:35pm EDT
Good luck all!
JoAnn C. Sep 12, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
Is today your last day of work or next Friday?
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Sep 12, 2008, 2:07pm EDT
Oh i like the sound of the last book
Christine Zibas Sep 12, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
I too am an Italy fan and would love to have that one.
Christine Zibas Sep 12, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
For years, I only traveled to Northern Italy, but a few years back, I finally discovered the wonders of Rome, and now I can't wait to return.
Christine Zibas Sep 12, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Also went to Sicily and Naples.
Christine Zibas Sep 12, 2008, 2:41pm EDT
Have you been to Italy, Cassandra, or is it too obvious by your book choice?
Christine Zibas Sep 12, 2008, 2:42pm EDT
Archer is a good writer too. I read something by him years ago.
Christine Zibas Sep 12, 2008, 2:42pm EDT
Hope everyone is having a good Friday. I am moving on.
Vivian P. Sep 12, 2008, 3:15pm EDT
Jeffery Archer is good
Marianne R. Sep 12, 2008, 3:41pm EDT
Hello.
the contest is for both books - just so everyone knows! There will be only 1 winner.
Janet "Jax" B. Sep 12, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
Good luck everyone
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
ohhhh, sounds good!
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
Hi Priscilla, hows the packing going?
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
I've decided to spend the weekend catching up on my gathering.
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
doing laundry
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
dishes
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
cleaning
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
girl scout stuff
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
and of course....
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
SLEEPING
Debby C. Sep 12, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
i WILL BE BACK!
Leah Christensen Sep 12, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
Cool! Thanks for the tip.
Vic Needs Coffee Sep 12, 2008, 6:05pm EDT
Very cool.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Sep 12, 2008, 6:33pm EDT
I would love the second one but I don't think I'm going to be able to compete with Debby. I hope you're having a good weekend!
Ang, inspired by good, G. Sep 12, 2008, 9:07pm EDT
Pick, JoAnn! She needs this book.
Kim M. Sep 12, 2008, 9:09pm EDT
I say pick JoAnn too! Can you add my comments to hers? =)
Kim M. Sep 12, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
We use to be stuck like glue together, so we can count as one.
Kim M. Sep 12, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
pretty please with pink sugar on top?
Kim M. Sep 12, 2008, 9:11pm EDT
JoAnn really would be interested in the first book. She loves antyhing she can get her hands on about Italy.
Kim M. Sep 12, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
I will have to check back on this again over the weekend!
Is JoAnn going to Italy soon? I would love to go there~
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:22pm EDT
No plans to go to Italy at this time but I was in Europe one year ago today.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:23pm EDT
I would love to go back as soon as possible.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:23pm EDT
I want to visit Malito Italy (in the Callabria region).
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:24pm EDT
This is the town where my great grandparents (the ones I have several pictures posted of) are from.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:24pm EDT
They are my dad's mom's parents. They came over from Italy in the early 1900's.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:24pm EDT
I have been to Paganica, Italy
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:25pm EDT
This is the town where my dad's dad's parents are from.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:26pm EDT
My mom's dad's parents are from northern Italy but I'm not sure what town.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:27pm EDT
The second book sounds interesting also.
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:28pm EDT
I love Rome. It's an incredible city. so much history
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:29pm EDT
The wineries of Tuscany. so much wine, so little time
JoAnn C. Sep 13, 2008, 1:31pm EDT
thanks Kim and Ang
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 13, 2008, 4:17pm EDT
Sound like good books.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 13, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
I used to have the Archer book, but I think that it got "lost" when I moved back here.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 13, 2008, 4:19pm EDT
I hope that packing is going well for you, Priscilla.

I really wish that I could move, but that isn't a viable option at the moment. :(
Debby C. Sep 13, 2008, 6:10pm EDT
tweedley deedley deet.....
Kim M. Sep 13, 2008, 6:38pm EDT
Just popping back in to see how things are going.
Kim M. Sep 13, 2008, 6:38pm EDT
Looks like JoAnn really wants these books.
Kim M. Sep 13, 2008, 6:39pm EDT
Don't forget to add my comments to hers if you are willing to combine. =)
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 9:53am EDT
I would also like to go back to Florence.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 9:53am EDT
I was only there for a few hours and didn't get to see everything.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 9:53am EDT
I did see the statue of David.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 9:54am EDT
it's huge! The pedastool he stands on is taller than me.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 7:57pm EDT
hope you had a good weekend, Priscilla. I'm still sick. I'm working from home tomorrow in the morning and based on how I feel may take some sick time tomorrow afternoon.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 14, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
Good evening, Priscilla.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 14, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
Hope the packing is going well.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 14, 2008, 8:55pm EDT
At least Minnesota is safely out of the path of hurricanes.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 14, 2008, 8:55pm EDT
Although, it will definitely give you a reason to do quite a bit of shopping for winter clothes. :)
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
Siena is also a wonderful city in Italy to visit.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:37pm EDT
I didn't go there last year when I went. I went in 2004
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:41pm EDT
I know that JoAnne wants this Italy book
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:41pm EDT
I am here to offer my comments on her behalf
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:41pm EDT
I have never been to Italy
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:41pm EDT
I would love to visit there
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:42pm EDT
But I never will. ...
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:42pm EDT
I am afraid of heights, so that means no flying
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
Thanks Connie!
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
I am afriaid of Water so that means no boats.
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
Hey JoAnne
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
We can chat
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
That is two comments for one. LOL
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
How are you today?
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
how are you feeling?
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
I am just here to help you out :)
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
I have been in bed all day today. LOL
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
I have a bad cold.
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
When I did the Today On gather Post.......
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
I put August instead of Sept
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
I've been in all weekend. I did run out to the store this afternoon but that was it.
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
I hope you are feeling better
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:46pm EDT
This is a bad time of year to be sick. Is it a cold or allergies
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:46pm EDT
Allergies are really bad around here right now... rag weed is out as well as chestnut bloom
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:46pm EDT
Thanks. I'm staying home from work tomorrow. I'll work from home in the morning and then take the afternoon off if I'm not feeling better.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
A cold
Kelly M. Sep 14, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
stopping in to say hi!
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
HI Kelly
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
I am so thirsty lately
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
Hi Kelly
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
JoAnn,
I do hope you feel better tomorrow
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
I hope you win this book. I know you want it badly
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:50pm EDT
It is raining and storming really bad here
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:50pm EDT
Thank you Connie. I'm going to take some more cold medicine and head to bed soon. I have a doctor's appointment Tuesday night that I had scheduled for a regular check up. If I'm not feeling better by then hopefully he'll give me something.
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:51pm EDT
we had rain earlier today then it got really humid.
Connie C. Sep 14, 2008, 10:51pm EDT
I will move on now. Good luck JoAnn and I do hope you feel better soon.

Priscilla,
Please add my comments with JoAnns. Thanks