Submitted by Bethanne on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:08pm
We're so fortunate to have wonderful writers living in the WETA-PBS metropolitan area. Breena Clarke, Keith Donohue, and T. Greenwood have each appeared on The Book Studio, and we have copies of their latest novels for giveaway. Five lucky visitors will win three books each written by these talented novelists.
Simply leave an answer to the following question in the Comments section for your chance to win:
What was your favorite book of 2009?
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners:
Lindsey K.
Erika R.
Jill B.
Megan S.
Frederick K.
Breena Clarke
Breena Clarke discusses her historical fiction novel, Stand the Storm.
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I'm not afraid to admit that
I'm not afraid to admit that I read only for pleasure. I love my romance and mystery novels! One of my favorite books this year (and there are many favorite books) was Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb. I love this series because the characters keep growing and changing as each book comes out. The Eve Dallas in book one is not the same Eve Dallas in book 30. It never gets stale!
Favorite Book
My favorite book of 2009 was Water for Elephants but since that was not written on 2009 I will have to go with Pope Joan,
favorite book
My favorite book this year was Ariel Sabar's "My Father's Paradise." It combined a moving story of a son learning to understand his father and at the same time, explored the history of the little known Kurdish Jewish community.
Ariel Sabar interview posts Jan. 11!
Like you, Sharon, I was moved by Sabar's book. My interview with him will be live here on January 11th; I hope you'll come back to watch it. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Favorite Book
Amy MacKinnon's Tethered and Robin Gerber's Eleanor v. Ike (both originally released in 2008 though). Obviously, for two very different reasons!
My favorite book of 2009
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Favorite Book of 2009
Hmm, probably Her Fearful Symmetry, although I know people had mixed feelings about that one I really liked it.
Fav Book
My favorite book was In a Perfect World.
Favorite book of 2009
My favorite book of 2009 is Dan Brown's The Last Symbol.
Favorite Book of 2009
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Entertaining and suspenseful.
FAVORITE BOOK(S) OF 2009
I really need to add one more - a lovely new book, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie! It's the first in a new series. If you love mysteries, you enjoy reading about 11-year-old, Flavia de Luce! The next in the series, The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag, will be out in March of 2010.
fave
I have to go with How To Say Goodbye In Robot by Natalie Standiford. It was the ony I enjoyed the most while reading, and I also loved the ending and found myself thinking about it long after.
Tough call
A tough call, but my favorite book of 2009 would have to go to Suzanne Collins' Catching Fire, sequel to The Hunger Games. Fantastic, rollicking read -- and I can't wait for the third novel!
FAVORITE BOOK OF 2009
My husband and I both agreed on this one: The Girl Who Played With Fire. Second, but very close, would be, The Help. I love to see what everyone is choosing!
Fave Book
The Book of Night of Night Women by Marlon James was extremely well done and had me talking for awhile.
Favorite Book of 2009
I see this one has already been noted, but my favorite was Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
My favorite book of 2009 was
My favorite book of 2009 was White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison. I'm a sucker for Paranormal Romance. :)
Fave Book 2009
My favorite book of 2009 was The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
Favorite Book 2009
My favorite book of 2009 was The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
Favorite 2009 book(s)
I loved The Help, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and Water for Elephants, which wasn't a 2009 book, but I read it in 2009. Does that count?
My favorite book of 2009
I'm not sure I can choose just one. I loved most of the books. They are different and therefore provided me with the litterary stimulation and thrill I like when I read a book. However, I would choose The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson as my favorite if I have to just pick one.
The writing is very intelligently done. The plot is tight, suspensful, and just awsome. The characters are complex, believable and appealing. Larsson parcels out information in a consistently enthralling way that makes your heart race full of anticipation. It's a real page turner that makes you gasp at every turn, then delivers the final climax with a big bang! looooved it.
My favorite 2009 book is a
My favorite 2009 book is a very short novel, Go With Me by Castle Freeman Jr. It deals with the need for good to destroy evil and left me dizzy with questions.
Favorite Book
Favorite Book
Just one? I think I'd have to pick everything I read by Mary Doria Russell -- The Sparrow, Children of God and A Thread of Grace. None were actually published in 2009, but I hope this still counts!
favorite book
I adored The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society! Absolutely charming.
Favorite Book
My favorite book of 2009 was "America America" by Ethan Canin and/or "Bridge of Sighs" by Richard Russo. Honestly, though I read so many greta books that choosing just one is very difficult!
Favorite Book
Marlon James disturbing but beautifully written The Book of Women. Just wonderful!
Favorite Book 2009
My favorite book of 2009 was Robert Bolano's 2666.
The Scarecrow by Michael
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. Fantastic series.
2009 favorite
My favorite 2009 book, so far anyway, has been The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.
Favorite Book
I've barely put a dent in my list of 2009 books to read, but I'll go with a fire theme and pick two--Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. Both great reads!
Favorite book of 2009
My favorite book of 2009 was The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood. I have reviewed it on librarything.com under member name Clara53.
2009 favorite book
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo - a splendid read! :)
Favorite Book(s) of 2009
I cannot pick just one...Three way tie between: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Shaffer and Barrows, Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant, and The White Queen by Philippa Gregory.
Favorite Book of 2009
As I think you should have 2 categories (one non-fiction, one fiction) my favorites of this year have been Harriet Resisen's LOUISA MAY ALCOTT, THE WOMAN BEHIND LITTLE WOMEN and Colum McCann's LET THE GREAT WORLD SPIN. Beautiful, both ! Merry Christmas,
Kristine
Favorite Book of 2009
Probably a 3-way tie between The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, Cutting for Stone, and The Help.
favorite?
Thats like asking what month i enjoyed breathing most....but i really loved "Mister Sandman" by Barbarba Gowdy. Favorite for sure.
2009 Favorite Book
Pictures at an Exhibition - by Houghteling
This is not your average WWII novel - not much has been said about the French involvment and even less has been said about the looting of art works.
FAVORITE BOOK
My favorite book of 2009 was Vigil by Cecilia Samartin. This emotionally beautiful novel was memorable and extremely wonderful. The story was captivating and the characters were realistic and unforgettable.
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