24.5.11

summer reading giveaway | the almost moon by alice sebold


"When all is said and done, killing my mother came easily."

So begins The Almost Moon, Alice Sebold's astonishing, brilliant, and daring new novel. A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this unforgettable work by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky.

For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmatic father, to her husband and now grown children. When she finally crosses a terrible boundary, her life comes rushing in at her in a way she never could have imagined.

Unfolding over the next twenty-four hours, this searing, fast-paced novel explores the complex ties between mothers and daughters, wives and lovers; the meaning of devotion; and the line between love and hate. It is a challenging, moving, gripping story, written with the fluidity and strength of voice that only Alice Sebold can bring to the page.


this week i'm participating in the splash into summer giveaway hop [click for the full list of over 300 blogs participating in this giveaway - all book related]. the winner gets a hardcover copy of the almost moon by alice sebold. open to u.s. residents only. you must be a follower to enter.

how to enter:
leave a comment letting me know where you follow my blog [google, bloglovin, etc] and your e-mail address.

the winner will be announced on june 1!

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90 comments:

  1. Kara_MalinczakMay 24, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I am a GFC follower as Kara_Malinczak.

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    Thanks for participating in the giveaway hop!

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  2. SassyMay 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I follow via GFC
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  3. MemrieMay 24, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  4. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 1:21 AM

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  5. MonaMay 25, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I've been wanting to read this -- thanks :)
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  6. goldangel69May 25, 2011 at 4:54 AM

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  8. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I'm a new follower....would also love you to follow me back!

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 6:45 AM

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 6:46 AM

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  11. MaureenMay 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

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  12. JuanaMay 25, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. Sammie SpencerMay 25, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I follow via GFC (I am your 100th follower!!!) *confetti/balloons* Thank you for the opportunity! =D

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  14. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 7:37 AM

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  15. Heather S.May 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM

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  16. AlyssaMay 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

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  17. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 8:16 AM

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  18. LisaMay 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I follow on GFC :)

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  19. Tara WMay 25, 2011 at 8:45 AM

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  21. SusanBMay 25, 2011 at 9:59 AM

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  22. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

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  24. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM

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  26. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM

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  27. SiNnMay 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    ty for the give away!

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  28. CheyMay 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hello, dear. I'm a new follower. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway! I love Alice Sebold.

    GFC name is Chey.
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  29. Lisa WeidknechtMay 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

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  30. Lisa WeidknechtMay 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I'm a new GFC follower. Follow me too?

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  31. Sécia MischkeMay 25, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I'm a follower and this book sounds amazing!

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  32. AllieMay 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I'm a GFC follower.

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  33. Mia J.May 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I follow on GFC. I would so like to read this book. Thanks for the chance top win it.

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  34. ElizabethMay 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I'm a follower...now. I just scrolled down to the matching tattoos post. I love it.

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  35. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I follow as GFC Krystal Larson at edysicecreamlover18ATgmail.com Thank you!

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  36. tfalickMay 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I'm a GFC follower, tfalick Thank you SO MUCH for the chance to win! this Blog Hop is AH MAZING! :D
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  37. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I follow via GFC - Rita M
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  38. hollsMay 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    GFC Holly Wright
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    thanks!!!

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  39. Jennifer @ BookShelferyMay 25, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    GFC Follower - Jennifer Adams
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    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  40. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  41. JudyMay 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for great giveaway!!

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  42. AEKZ2May 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

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  43. CharlaMay 25, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I follow with GFC as booktalkwithcharla! I hope I win!!!

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  44. SpadesHighReadsMay 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    GFC Follower: SpadesHighReads

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway and for participating in Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop!! Nice to meet you!!

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    Im a new follower !!! =) If you wouldnt mind, could you follow me as well?

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  45. Julie Anne LindseyMay 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

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  46. Sarah the HobbitMay 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I follow on GFC: sarahthehobbit
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    thanks for the giveaway!

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  47. RickiMay 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

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  48. Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)May 25, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I’m a GFC Follower: Amy(ArtsyBookishGal)

    Thank you for a lovely giveaway!

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  49. Renee GMay 25, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I'm following as Renee G on GFc
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  50. CheyenneMay 25, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I am a GFC follower! Name = Cheylea

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  52. Stacey BrucaleMay 25, 2011 at 10:29 PM

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  53. SueFitzMay 26, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Thx for participating

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  54. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Thx for the giveaway :) I follow via gfc
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  55. LMcLendonMay 26, 2011 at 5:17 AM

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  56. MickeyMay 26, 2011 at 5:43 AM

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  58. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I follow on GFC (but it seems to be having issues... my user name is Maria (pronounced Mariah) I blame my mother…


    Thank you for the great giveaway.
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  59. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Great giveaway, thanks!! I follow through yahoo!!

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  60. RoshiniMay 26, 2011 at 11:18 AM

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  61. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I follow via GFC (hense1kk)
    My comp is being difficult so it won't show me as anything other than anonymous :( but I'm Andra! Thanks for participating!

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  62. Lori Mager/Stampingpooh@yahoo.comMay 26, 2011 at 11:23 AM

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  64. VidishaMay 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Sounds great......thanks for the giveaway

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  65. MichelleMay 26, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Loved her other books. Following with Google Friend Connect. Thanks for the chance to win!
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  66. AlyssaMay 26, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I follow through GFC/Blogger... :)

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  67. SakiraMay 26, 2011 at 4:06 PM

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  68. SophiaMay 26, 2011 at 5:31 PM

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  69. Tabathia BMay 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM

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  70. ToniMay 27, 2011 at 2:55 PM

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  71. DanahMay 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I follow via Bloglovin'


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  72. Mary EllenMay 27, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I follow on GFC - Mary Ellen Thompson
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    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  74. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    This sounds so good! I loved Lucky and The Lovely Bones, so I'm so curious to give this novel a read. Ms. Sebold is so talented. I follow your blog on Bloglovin. Thanks! :)

    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

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  75. VeronicaMay 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway! I follow your blog via GFC (Veronica) Thanks :)

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  76. KristiMay 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I am a new follower through GFC.

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  77. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I am a public follower of yours on Google Friends Connect (Carolsue)
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  78. KatieMay 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks for the Giveaway!
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  79. AprilMay 29, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Following on GFC

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  80. Brianna BruceMay 29, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Fantastic contest! I am a GFC follower as Brianna Bruce. My email address is:

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    Thanks again! : )

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  81. AimeeKayMay 30, 2011 at 12:30 PM

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  82. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I follow you on Google. I would love to win

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  83. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    i follow via GFC I hope i win

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  84. EllaMay 30, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I believe I am following your blog by google. My email address is: angelEllen01@yahoo.com

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