A Circle of Books: The Crazy School, by Cornelia Read

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The Crazy School, by Cornelia Read - GIVEAWAY

***Edited to correct a mortifying spelling/typo on 2/2/2010.

A bit about the book

From the acclaimed author of A FIELD OF DARKNESS comes another compelling novel featuring the acerbic and memorable voice of ex-debutante Madeline Dare. Madeline Dare has finally escaped rust-belt Syracuse, New York, for the lush Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts. After her husband's job offer falls through, Maddie signs on as a teacher at the Santangelo Academy, a boarding school for disturbed teenagers. Behind the academy's ornate gates, she discovers a disturbing realm where students and teachers alike must submit to the founder's bizarre therapeutic regimen.

A bit about the Author

Cornelia Read grew up in New York, California, and Hawaii. She describes herself as a reformed debutante who currently lives in Berkeley. This is her second novel. Her website is www.corneliaread.com.

Thanks to Valerie at Hachette Books, I have three copies of this book to offer. Give it a shot and recommend it to your reading group! There is a great reading group guide for this book. It is always a great feature to have for your group reading.

Rules: US/ Canada Only
Will not ship to P.O. Boxes

For one entry leave a comment with your email address.
For two entries leave a comment and follow this blog.
For five entries do the above and leave a comment on a reading group. Do you have one? Would you like one? Let's talk about book clubs.

Good Luck
This giveaway ends on February 15th, 2010.

85 comments:

Mystica said...: The book sounds intriguing and different.

I am a follower

mystica123athotmaildotcom; January 27, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Payton said...: I must agree, it sounds like an interesting book and I look forward to reading it!

I am a follower
I currently do not have a Book Club but I am interested in creating one! Unfortunately, I need help to start that venture.

Thanks,
smpayton2003@hotmail(dot)com; January 28, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Kaye said...: Hi Toni, as usual any book set in MA has an instant appeal for me. The berkshires is just a gorgeous part of my old home state. Please enter me in the drawing.

I'm a follower.

florida982002[at]yahoo.com; January 28, 2010 at 4:16 AM
scottsgal said...: I love books that have a different than normal theme
thanks for the chance
msboatgal at aol.com; January 28, 2010 at 4:18 AM
scottsgal said...: I've tried to find a local book club but didn't care for this year's books they had listed at the library one
msboatgal at aol.com; January 28, 2010 at 4:19 AM
bermudaonion said...: I'd love to be entered! I subscribe in Google Reader, if that counts. I belong to a book club that meets once a month via Skype. We've been meeting about 8 months and so far, it's been great fun!; January 28, 2010 at 5:33 AM
bermudaonion said...: Whoops, I forgot to leave my email address! milou2ster(at)gmail.com; January 28, 2010 at 5:33 AM
Renee said...: This one sounds good

reneesuz82(at)msn.com; January 28, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Renee said...: I'm a follower on google

reneesuz82(at)msn.com; January 28, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Unknown said...: I participate in an online book group. It's a lot of fun.
amandarwest at gmaildotcom; January 28, 2010 at 5:53 AM
Renee said...: I belonged to a book club when we lived in Germany.... there's a group I would love to join but I got the impression they were full since I wasn't invited to join when I said I would love a book club.. Another friend is trying to start one but it's not off the ground yet.

reneesuz82(at)msn.com; January 28, 2010 at 5:53 AM
Wall-to-wall books said...: Oh! I read this book! I liked it! It was a "crazy" read, really.

I will have to give you a plug on my next post.; January 28, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Yes! Sounds like a great book!! I am a follower of this blog! Libbysutherland(fortysix) at gmaildotcom; January 28, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Mitzi said...: Books,book, I love to read books. Please enter my name in your drawing. I enjoy your blog very much.
Marlynerskine@yahoo.com; January 28, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Serena said...: you caught my attention with Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts!

savvyverseandwit AT gmail; January 28, 2010 at 6:44 AM
Serena said...: oops...forgot...I follow!; January 28, 2010 at 6:45 AM
traveler said...: Thanks for this giveaway. This book sounds intriguing. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com; January 28, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Love your giveaways and would Love to add this book to my bookshelf
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Sherry; January 28, 2010 at 8:09 AM
mrsshukra said...: Google friend connect follower!

delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com; January 28, 2010 at 9:16 AM
fredamans said...: Interesting.

freda.mans[at]sympatico.cach; January 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM
fredamans said...: I do not currently have or participate in a reading group. I would love to, however I do not know lots of people who actually sit and read books anymore. It seems to be a lost art, or maybe people work too hard now. If I could get enough people to come I would definitely host a club or guide of sorts.; January 28, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Shooting Stars Mag said...: this sounds amazing. I do follow you and would love to read this.

I used to have an online book club but it kind of fell apart as we all go older and started doing more college, getting married and divorced, etc. etc. I loved it though.

-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com; January 28, 2010 at 10:08 AM
dsandyboy said...: I am a follower; January 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM
mindy said...: this sounds like a great read thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net; January 28, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Wrighty said...: Great giveaway! I look forward to reading this one. Thanks for the offer!

5wrights1[at]verizon[dot]net; January 28, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Wrighty said...: I'm a follower.

5wrights1[at]verizon[dot]net; January 28, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Sandy Jay said...: This sounds interesting. Count me in.

forwhlz at gmail dot com; January 28, 2010 at 4:01 PM
sharon54220 said...: This book sounds great. I would love a chance to win.

Yes, I'm a follower.

No, I'm not in a book club. With my work schedule it's hard, but I do read alot.

sharon54220@gmail.com; January 28, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Rebecca Orr said...: I am loving the cover.
bekki1820cb at gmail; January 28, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Rebecca Orr said...: Follower of the blog
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Bani said...: This book sounds very interesting. I'd love to read it.

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I haven't been a member of a book club since I was a little kid. I'd joined some summer contest and read dozens of books.; January 28, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Simply Stacie said...: follower.

simplystacieblog at gmail dot com; January 28, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Simply Stacie said...: follower.

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Misusedinnocence said...: I would love to read this. :)

misusedinnocence@aol.com; January 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Misusedinnocence said...: I follow.

misusedinnocence@aol.com; January 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM
justpeachy36 said...: justpeachy36@yahoo.com

Please enter me in the giveaway.

I am a follower.

The ladies from our church have a book club or sorts where we read a book on Christian living once a month.; January 29, 2010 at 3:30 AM
Lindsey said...: This book sounds really interesting! Please enter me in the giveaway.

I'm a follower.

jdb (and) lrb (at) yahoo (dot)com; January 29, 2010 at 5:15 AM
skkorman said...: Sounds like a good read—please enter me to win! Thanks!!

skkorman@bellsouth.net; January 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Anonymous said...: The book sounds like a real nail-biter and one that I will have to read straight through... Would appreciate the opportunity to read this. Please accept this as my entry. Thank you!

Aliya D.
aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca; January 29, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Chip said...: Book sounds intriguing.

chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com; January 29, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Aik said...: I'd love to enter! Thanks!

aikychien at yahoo dot com; January 30, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Aik said...: I'm a follower.

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Anonymous said...: please count me in....thanks

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kmkuka(at)yahoo(Dot)Com; January 30, 2010 at 6:27 AM
lag123 said...: Your review leaves me very interested. Please enter me.

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lag110@mchsi.com; January 30, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Alicia said...: Sounds good.

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

bloggyig at gmail dot com; January 30, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Kathleen said...: I would love to read this book. Please enter me.

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Unknown said...: Would love to read this book! Please enter my name. Thanks.; January 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Dawn M. said...: I've had this one on my wish list since it came out in hardback. Would love the chance to read it. Count me in, please! :0)

Thanks!
librarygrinch at gmail dot com; January 30, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Sounds like an interesting book.

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gibbylet(at)gmail(dot)com; February 1, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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Nicole said...: follower; February 3, 2010 at 5:57 AM
Nicole said...: I love my book club. It's with my mom's group and we check out book kits with 10 copies of each book from the library. They have over 100 to choose from.; February 3, 2010 at 5:57 AM
Miss Theresa said...: I would love to read this! Pick me, pick me!; February 3, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Marilu said...: I think this sounds like a really good book. I would love to read it. Please enter me.

I follow your blog!

I belong to 3 online book clubs. They are pretty casual as there are over 50 members in each one. Each one has 3 or 4 different group reads every month for you to choose from. If you are not interested you do not have to read them, you can decide to read a different book and open up a thread so other members can read and discuss with you. I LOVE them!
lovemykidsandbooks AT gmail DOT com; February 3, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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Sue said...: Thanks for the giveaway.

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rubynreba said...: I'd love to read this. Thanks!
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Ally said...: Please enter me!
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Teresa said...: Thanks for the chance! mstlee2000 @ hotmail.com; February 15, 2010 at 2:12 PM
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Mia J. said...: This book sounds really good. Thanks for the chance to win it.; February 15, 2010 at 5:07 PM