Saturday, September 13, 2014

Would YOU like to WIN a good read?

If you are a regular reader, than YOU know how I love quilting…you may even know that I love a good book!  Recently I was approached by Litfuse Publicity Group asking if I would like to read and review books from Abingdon Press’ Quilts of Love book series.  If you ask me, love and Quilts go hand and hand, so of course I said YES! 

I just finished reading the first book, ‘A Promise in Pieces’ written by Canadian author Emily T. Wierenga.  I have to say it was a VERY good read!  It grabbed my attention right away…as the main character Clara,  an elderly woman, is retelling her life’s story to her grandchildren. Tell me more…tell me more!!  I don’t very often pick up a book in the afternoon (I’d rather be sewing)…but I was drawn back to the story in this book…I had to find out how Clara’s life was going to unfold…and of course, it revolved around a baby quilt!  I have to tell you the story was heart-rending in places and hilarious in others!

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Let me also tell you a bit about this series of books….

Abingdon Press has created a line of books that not only appeals to a wide variety of fiction readers, but is sure to catch the interest of quilters around the world. Each novel in the 25-book series is written by a different author and offers a completely unique story, setting and cast of characters. The books do not need to be read in order and can be enjoyed individually.

The idea behind the series (launched fall 2012) is that quilts tell stories of love and loss, hope and faith, tradition and new beginnings. The Quilts of Love series focuses on the women who quilted all of these things into their family history. Featuring contemporary and historical romances, as well as Amish fiction, women’s fiction and the occasional light mystery, readers are drawn into the endearing characters and touched by their stories. A new book will be released each month through January 2015.

If you would like to read an over-view of the book, ‘A Promise in Pieces’ you can go HERE .  You will also see that the 85 people who reviewed this book so far gave it 4.6 out of 5! I would rated it 4.

Now for the good part…I have finished reading the book and would like to share the love by GIVING it AWAY!!  If you would like to read ‘A Promise In Pieces’ then leave a comment.  I will randomly pick a winner on Sunday.  Good luck!

Have a super Saturday and Happy Stitching!~P

45 comments:

  1. I love to read and especially fiction with a quilting element. Wow am I #1.
    sjhughson@gmail.com

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  2. I love to sew and read! Your blog and Jo Morton's are the ones I check every day. This book series sounds exactly like my kind of book. I've always loved to read about the stories behind the quilts.

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  3. I love novels with a quilting theme! Please enter me in the drawing.

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  4. Sounds like a good read! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  5. I love to read, probably more than quilting! Can you believe that??

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  6. Hi Paulette, Two of my favourite things to do is 1) quilting and 2) reading,... a book on quilting euphoria.

    Thanks for your blog, read it every day.

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  7. Always ready for a good read. Please enter me
    Paula
    in SD

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  8. What a grand opportunity to read about my two favourite pastimes, quilting and reading.
    Paulette, please enter my name in the draw, many thanks.

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  9. I love to share quilting books with my mom and her friends.

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  10. Love to read, love to quilt, love to read about quilts so am sure I would love this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  11. It's always a quandary... Sew or read? :)
    Blessings, Patti

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  12. Thanks for sharing the book. I would love to read it. Good Luck to everyone, especially me! LOL!

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  13. Sounds like a book that I would like to read. Anything with a family history element always holds my attention.

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  14. I've read several other quilting novels but hadn't heard about this series. I'll have to see what my local library has. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  15. Thanks for an informative review. I love to read and quilt and would be thrilled to win this book.

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  16. I'd like to read it!! Thanks Paulette.

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  17. There's nothing better than holding a good book. Digital is fine, but I love to re-read "real" books. This one sounds like one I would enjoy! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  18. Sounds like a good read, would love to win, read it and pass it on to my quilting group.

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  19. I'd love to check out this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  20. Thanks for thinking of us rather than putting it back on a shelf.

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  21. I like it when someone recommends a book or a pattern.

    Thanks for a chance.

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  22. I am a reader too and have read whole shelves at the library. This sounds like a good one. Thanks for the chance!

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  23. I would love to read this book. Thank you for the opportunity to win and for sharing the info. I'm going to look up the publisher and find the list of others in the series.

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  24. I would love to be in this `Give away`as love reading these types of novels.

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  25. I would love to win the book. I share all the books I read with my quilting group. Spread the joy I say!

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  26. Love to read, love to quilt! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  27. I'm always looking for another good book to read. Thanks for the chance to win this one! :0)

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  28. I am always drawn to books with a quilting theme, would love to read this book!

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  29. Enjoy sitting and reading a good book, even better with a quilt related theme.

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  30. I would love to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  31. I would love to read this book! And even if I don't win, than you for the review. I will definitely check out their books. Thanks! sarah@forrussia.org

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  32. I would love a good read. Long road trip ahead and if I am not stitching, I am reading!

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  33. I had not heard of this series. Thanks for the review. And thanks for the opportunity to win the book.

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  34. not heard of this series before, I do like a good read especially if a nice sunny day so a quilting type book should really hold my attention

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  35. That book's on my wish list, so I'd love to win it. Fingers crossed.

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  36. Love your blog, love quilting, love reading - especially history and quilting. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  37. Sounds like a good book! Thanks for the chance! I really like the hexie cover...

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  38. Seems like a theme, the love of quilting and reading. I'm one of those, too. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  39. After reading yours and the reviews on Amazon, I am SEW looking forward to reading this book. As always, you are very generous to share. Thanks!

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  40. I love to read, and if there's a quilt in the story, all the better! Please count me in for the giveaway. Thanks!

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  41. I read your BLOG everyday and I'd love to read this book.

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  42. I love quilts. I love to read. I would love to win this book.

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