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Sunday, April 11, 2010

The Cradle, by Patrick Somerville - Giveaway


About the book:

Early one summer morning, Matthew Bishop kisses his still-sleeping wife Marissa, gets dressed and eases his truck through Milwaukee, bound for the highway. His wife, pregnant with their first child, has asked him to find the antique cradle taken years before by her mother Caroline when she abandoned Marissa, never to contact her daughter again. Soon to be a mother herself, Marissa now dreams of nothing else but bringing her baby home to the cradle she herself slept in. His wife does not know-does not want to know-where her mother lives, but Matt has an address for Caroline's sister near by and with any luck, he will be home in time for dinner.

Only as Matt tries to track down his wife's mother, he discovers that Caroline, upon leaving Marissa, has led a life increasingly plagued by impulse and irrationality, a mysterious life that grows more inexplicable with each new lead Matt gains, and door he enters. As hours turn into days and Caroline's trail takes Matt from Wisconsin to Minnesota, Illinois, and beyond in search of the cradle, Matt makes a discovery that will forever change Marissa's life, and faces a decision that will challenge everything he has ever known.

Elegant and astonishing, Patrick Somerville tells the story of one man's journey into the heart of marriage, parenthood, and what it means to be a family. Confirming the arrival of an exuberantly talented new writer, THE CRADLE is an uniquely imaginative debut novel that radiates with wisdom and wonder.

Looking for a good book club read?  I think this sounds like a great one. Please click here to find a link to the reading group guide.

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Thank you Valerie  at Hachette book group for offering A Circle of Books three copies of this book.


To Enter:
  • Leave a comment on this blog with your email address. (one entry)
  • Followers of this blog receive and addition entry. (two entries)
  • Blog or tweet about the contest and receive five entries.
  • US and Canada only / No P.O. Boxes / Books ship from the publisher.
  • Contest ends 4/28/2010

64 comments:

Shelly B said...

This sounds so good; please include me!

I am a follower.
I linked to your contest in my sidebar.
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Marilu said...

I am really looking forward to reading this one. It sounds like a great read. Please enter me.

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Ashley Amanda said...

I am a follower and I blogged about you
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Lisa (Southern Girl Reads) said...

This sounds very interesting and I'd love to enter your giveaway.

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I'm also a follower of your blog

Beth(bookaholicmom) said...

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I am also a follower

life ldc said...

Another book I'd read because of your review.

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angie said...

I would love to be entered for this book!
I am a follower
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Reading said...

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A Bookshelf Monstrosity said...

Wonderful giveaway! Thanks.

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misskallie2000 said...

I love mystery, suspense and this sounds like my kinda of book.

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scottsgal said...

Love your giveaways - thanks for the chance

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sharon54220 said...

I would love to be entered. The book sounds very intriguing. I also like that parts of it take place in Wisconsin. I'm a transplant to Wisconsin.

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Sandy Jay said...

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Sandra K321 said...

I really want to read this book. Matt must really love his wife.
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Irene said...

Sounds good. Please enter me in your give away. By the way,our book club did pass on reading Alice's Adventure in Wonderland...we went with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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Jonnie (JB) said...

I would love to read this one

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I follow your blog

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rubynreba said...

I would love to be entered. Thanks.
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Kelsey said...

Sounds great, count me in!

I'm an old follower.

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/Door2Wonderland/status/12025912855

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DarcyO said...

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Kathy (mommysreading) said...

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I am also a follower

Devon said...

Oh that sounds like a really good summer read,,yes please enter me I am already a follower and I will add you to my sidebar,,,thanks again.
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traveler said...

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Renee said...

sounds like a good book

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Renee said...

I'm a follower

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Teresa said...

+1 Thank you for the chance!
+1 I am a follower
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ChristyJan said...

+1 This sounds like a great read

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nfmgirl said...

I'd love a shot at this book. Please count me in!

I follow

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Teresa said...

This looks like a good one.

I am a follower.

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Jackie S. said...

Just found you....love your blog and will follow. Please enter me for this great book! Thanks!!!
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Jennifer said...

I'd love to win this!

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Jennifer said...

I am a follower!

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Sue said...

I'd love this. Gorgeous cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Tabathia B said...

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Julie P said...

I almost bought this book today--but winning it would be so much better! Please enter me in this giveaway, and thanks! Also, I am a follower (+1).

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

please count me in...thanks :)

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Jess said...

Hi Toni,

Sounds like an interesting story!

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Jess said...

I am a follower.

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Debbie F said...

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Debbie F said...

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Shelley said...

This is one of the few websites where, after clicking on it, I always have to sit for a moment and gaze at that beautiful building.

I'll defer to others who want this book, but since it's Poetry Friday, wanted to invite people over.

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Mary said...

This sounds like a lovely book and one that I would need a box of tissues nearby!

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Wanda said...

Love to be in the drawing for this one, thanks!

I follow and will post here.

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Jennifer said...

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Alicia said...

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Susan said...

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Nicole C. said...

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Kelly said...

I'd love to win! I am in need of a good weekend read. :)

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Francine Anchondo said...

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Marie (MUM) said...

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Dawn M. said...

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