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‘Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la la la la la, with Christmas fast approaching I’m pleased to announce that Scotland Here And Now has teamed up with Black & White Publishing for a great book giveaway. Located in Edinburgh B&W Publishing produce a wide range of bestselling titles with a distinctly Scottish edge. A big thank you to Jaane for being so helpful and supportive, it would be fantastic if you could visit their website just click on the link in the top right corner of my blog.
I have a copy of ‘The Familiar’ by Scots author Roddy Phillips to giveaway. The Familiar – A Life in Weekly Instalments is the first collection of some of Roddy’s finest work about his life, his artist-wife Catriona Millar and their family’s daily exploits – including the mouse that should have known better, the dire consequences of yoga, the perils of swimming, the bird in the bedroom and what happens when you navigate by emotional intelligence rather than SatNav.
Beautifully written, acutely observed and always amusing, The Familiar has something for everyone.
If you would like a chance to win then entry to the giveaway couldn’t be simpler, in the comments section just tell us the name and a wee bit about your all time favorite book.
The giveaway will close on the 22nd of December and is open worldwide, I’ll announce the winner on Christmas Eve and contact them to get a postal address. How will I pick the winner?
Easy, all names will be placed in a hat and the first one that my 5 year old son Stephen pulls out wins.
So tell us what’s your fav book and why, good luck everyone.
Hello, my name is Ryan. Just an ordinary guy spreading the love from the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Feel free to email me by clicking on the wee white envelope below.
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There are so many books that I love that it is very difficult to choose one, but one of the ones that first come to my mind is "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg. I like it because she has such a unique way of capturing the characters and because she was able to make me laugh and cry in the same book.
I clicked the link for you too!
OK…it is hard to choose one favorite book…The Da Vince Code by Dan Brown is my "recent" fave.
Cool contest!
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier….Spy, or anything else by John Le Carre….:)
I really miss the 'Cold War' years…..LOL!!!!!
Hi Daisy, it is hard to choose just one book especially for such a big book lover as yourself.
Hey Jean, I enjoyed The DaVinci Code aswell.
I bet you do Bridewell lol.
Building a Website for Dummies is my most recent purchase. You didn't say we had to read the book. Correct?
I have tons of books in my collection. See the wife is just a wee little, round thing. So, I stack the books like a stairway. It helps her reach the top shelf. That's where I keep the Scotch. It's fairly expensive in this part of the world.
If I win this contest, I'll save you the postage (and I do want to win), instead of you mailing it, read it to the five year old son. Then his book report could be a blog entry. I'd like that a lot more than seeing my bride getting taller than me.
A big universe question – maybe Atonement by Ian McEwan
i only love 2 book series: Vampire Academy and Lord of the Rings but if i am to pick out the best BOOK it would be Vampire Academy.
I am not a big fan of any books,but i like Harry Potter Series.
Ih he writes just as nice as you do, you can count me in.
I'm the more romantic type, anything Jane Austen, but anything Scottish History too
Can she no wear her high heels Mike, that way you'll no need to expend unnecessary energy building a staircase.
Nice one David.
Lord of the rings is too much hard work for me Jenai well done.
Who doesn't love Harry Potter, Home@f37
Oh Erna you're too kind lol I love a bit of Scottish history, not sure about the romantic stuff though!!
i love a vast range of books most recene i read was where eagles dare seen the film often but never read the book brill
If it is written in Scottish, does it come with a translator (preferably a gorgeous young lass, who is not too picky about the company she keeps)?
My favourite book is a very known one: Crime and Punishment.
It's dark, strong, brutal and brilliantly written.
Read it twice, hope to read it 10 more times until the day I die!
One of the greatest masterpieces humanity will ever see!
Luckily it's written in English FishHawk, what would yer wife say if a gorgeous young Scots lass in a tartan miniskirt turned up at your door??
Good point.
A perfect Xmas gift..thanks so much for doing a giveaway, makes this blogging life spectacular!
oh, this is difficult. i love so many books. i'm currently reading The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver who is one of my favorite authors besides Stephen King. i've also read several Oprah Book Club books and liked them. but, one book that is quite memorable to me is The Bondwoman's Narrative by Hannah Crafts. it's a book supposedly written by Hannah who was a slave. very good read if you'd like to check it out sometime. hope all is well. have a great day.
Oh, I forgot my email adress:
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Fav book? how about the next one I'll read?
Favorite geek book is Don't Make Me Think, fav childhood book is Black Beauty…
Hi retired one, hi Naq. I know it's difficult to pick one favorite, maybe I should have asked for a top ten lol.
Goodnight Beautiful by Dorothy Koomson. It has me crying every time.
This Santa lives in Tulsa. My story is that the elves do all the work anyway and I just show up to drive the sleigh. I was the prime time Santa for Tulsa's largest shopping mall for 6 seasons. I have retired from that but still do Santa for some charities. It is good to be Santa but 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, for the 6 weeks before Christmas can be tough. The kids are fun but can beat you up in their enthusiasm. You learn early to wear a cup.
Nice one Claire.
The cup – worn by professional sportsmen and Santa claus lol.
Top ten and I would have stood a chance of choosing – I have a stack that is reaching about the height of my mattress and frequently tumbles over. I'd love to add "The Familiar" to that pile.
Janet in darkest rural Nova Scotia
Hi Janet how is chilly Canada?
I can feel the spirit of Christmas is getting nearer…….:-)
I won't enter, because I'm hoping for some books for Christmas and I have to make some room to fit them in!
But just to say – don't ever depend on satnav to get you anywhere in Dunfermline. The town is a Bermuda Triangle as far as Mrs Satnav lady is concerned.
to choose a fave is hard one but one book i read again and again is moonfleet. i first heard it at school and its a wonderful book that i read again and again
Far too many to mention. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is my recent favourite.
Harry Potter of course and anything Scottish history too.
As I've said before I love Scotland and Scottish heritage!
Betty
Roddy's book sounds so merry and bright! Uhhhh…how can I pick only ONE favorite book?? I read like crazy. Hmmmmm…Gone with the Wind? I have read that several times, so it must be my fave.
Oh gosh! It's hard for me to even pick a favourite book. I love all my books!
I know I know, I really should have asked for your top 3 or 5 lol. Keep those entries coming guys.
I just finished 2 biographies..Marc Chagall and Franz Marc. If you pop over to my blog you will see why I am interested in their art. That said I am a sucker for reading about the lives of creative people.
Hi Ryan! First I want to thank you for your incredibnly kind comment. It really meant a lot to me!
hmmm if I had to choose a favorite book I think it might be Black Beauty but only becasue I just adore my copy that my mom and dad had gotten me one year for Christmas when I was a child. I have such a hard time choosing favorites.
have a lovely weekend
hugs to your family!!
I visited your blog Kay, I'm impressed. What a fantastic artist you are.
Hi teenage, black beauty was my sisters fav book when she was young too.
Hello! My name is Vivian.
Oh my, "A" favorite book? May I just say I love all of the Ian Rankin books, I also love "Outlander" and at least the two sequels, add "Water for Elephants" and "The Secret Life of Bees," maybe even "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," and so many others!
Thanks!
My all time favorite is Pride and Predjudice because it's just plain fun to read. The book is timeless.
What fun! Thank you for offering a give away! It is hard to say just one book is my favorite, so I'll tell you the most recent one that I really enjoyed was "The Passage" by Justin Cronin.
Happy Holidays!
Julie
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Oh my…a favorite book? Is it possible to pick just one? If I were picking for my daughter I'd say the latest book of 4 santa stories was her fave. For me? My all time favorite is Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. I also love War and Peace. Thanks!
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Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry: this epic cattle drive is alive with endless plains, raging rivers, renegade Indians & cowboys.
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My all time favorite book was This Much We Know is True by Wally Lamb. It left a strong impression on me. I read it several years ago.Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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This is a tough one..I have so many favourites but if I had to pick just one, I'd choose The Tin Flute by Gabrielle Roy. A beautiful, moving story to overcome poverty and ignorance.
There's some fabulous books here, thanks to everyone that's entered so far. Keep them coming.
I would pick Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.
My favourite is… Well, I really can't choose.
But Bruce Chatwin is one of my eternal loves!
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hai! thank you for inviting me to this blog! it's awesoommme!
my favorite book? gosh! that's hard coz I LOVE books but I have to go for Anne of Green Gables by Lucy M Montgomery.
Why? Coz it's the first English book I read and from that book, my passion for reading started =)
Have a lovely week and Merry Christmas!!
The Wilderness by Samantha Harvey – my dad suffered from Alzheimers and that and Dementia are now becoming so prevalent, that this gives one a glimpse into what the sufferer may be trying to deal with so, hopefully, will help us to deal better and in a kinder way with these problems.
My favourite book has to be Angela's Ashes!!! When reading a book that can make you cry, then you know if your reading a good book.
I always love a book giveaway, especially one I don't have!
As for favorite book.. oh it would have to be anything by Frank E. Peretti… probably this present darkness.. that was my favorite book -> dark, scary, yet redemptive.. lol
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