Sunday, December 8, 2013

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway! Yay!!!

Hello all! Happy Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day. I love participating in this event - what a fun way to meet new like-minded sewy people and have a chance to win some cool goodies. Sounds like a win/win to me!


For my giveaway I am offering up the following:



After all, who doesn't love Aneela Hooey, white Aurifil and white Kona cotton (1 yd)?!!! I imagine you could stitch up some real fun with these goodies.

To take part in the giveaway:

1. Leave me a comment telling me something you have read lately. Any good book recommendations?

2. For a second entry - let me know you are a follower in a second comment. New friends welcome!

EDITED: THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED.

The giveaway is open until December 13, 2013 at 5 pm PST time. International entries welcome! I will pick a winner randomly and announce it here, as well as email the lucky person.


Good luck all!!! Enjoy the Sew Mama Sew fun - pop on over here to find all the other blogs who are participating.

~Lisa

523 comments:

  1. I've been trying to read the third book in the Divergent series (I'm a big fan of teen paranormal books) but since I've had another baby and I have tons of Christmas presents to make I haven't gotten very far.

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  2. I'm a follower through bloglovin. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  3. Currently I'm reading The Kingmakers Daughter, which is pretty awesome if you're into historical fiction. I have had the Tea Rose recommended as being amazing, but I haven't read it yet. I got told I need time set aside without interruptions and I haven't been able to set aside that time commitment yet.
    E xx

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  4. I read the newspaper. Does that count?

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  5. I am an 'old' follower via Bloglovin'!

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  6. I've been reading mystery books by Howard Pease. Thanks for the great giveaway, Merry Christmas.

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  7. Just read Quilty for the first time and I love it!

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  8. Спасибо за шанс, добро пожаловать в гости! http://domik-u-morya.blogspot.ru/
    А читала я Бернарда Веббера "Мы, боги".

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  9. I haven't had a great new read recently but had a friend tell me to see the movie the Book Thief. I read that awhile ago and loved it. Great giveaway too! Have a great Christmas and New Years!

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  10. I'm re-reading Harry Potter, which is a must for anyone, but I'm also listening to Night Circus which is really quite fascinating (and reminiscent of the magical wonder that is Harry Potter - esp when Jim Dale reads it.)

    happierthanabird at gmail dot com

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  11. If you haven't read Gone Girl, do it before the movie comes out! So glad to find your blog. A new follower via RSS feed!

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  12. been reading all cherie hill books

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  13. I've not read any books lately - seem to gravitate to the quilting magazines!! :)

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  14. Well, I am currently reading A Feast for Crows: A Song of Ice and Fire. I have been working on this series for so long I don't even remember what I read before them!

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  15. I read the Harry Dresden novels, supernatural detective stories. Very funny. Thanks!

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  16. I really liked "Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson. Unfortunately, it's supposed to be a 12 book series or something...

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  17. I finally read The Hunger Games , it was good.

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  18. I've read lots of good stuff lately! Anything by chef Anthony Bourdain, Homeward Bound (the New Domesticity), One Red Paperclip, Wild Company, The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap (fantastic- highly recommended). I've been on a non-fiction jag lately.

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  19. I adore the Rose Gardner Mysteries by Denise Grover Swank. They are fabulous!!

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  20. I'm new to your blog (as of right now!) and have started following. :) love Brave New Quilts, and for fiction... hm... I used to read all the time and now with the blog and two kids under five... Good mysteries! Daniel Silva, for example.

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  21. Books? Who has time to read book? I keep trying to find time to read and when I do, I usually fall asleep. I've been reading the same book (Under the Dome) for months.

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  22. Pouring Ketchup. Sounds like a strange book but it's really good!!

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  23. I'm reading "Why Have Kids?" I think the title is a bit misleading--it's also a great book for thinking about how I want to parent.

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  24. I've recently finished the Twilight books - I resisted them for ages, thinking they were just hyped up. In fact I really enjoyed them! :-D

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  25. Devil in the White Ciity is a good story based on history.

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  26. Reading Alice in Wonderland for the 8975897345893456th time. never get tired of it.

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  27. i'm reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.

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  28. The last thing I read was a book on HTML (not exactly an exciting novel if you know what I mean!)- so I'm scrolling the comments looking for good suggestions too!

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  29. Lovely giveaway! Just finished reading Mockingjay -- a little violent for my taste, but that woman knows how to write!

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  30. I've been reading the Fever series and really been enjoying it!

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  31. I love anything by Debbie Macomber. She has a really cute Christmas book out, and if you like more romantic, the Fool's Gold series by Susan Mallery is good, too.

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  32. The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher. It's one of my favourites :)

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  33. I follow via bloglovin. I love this fabric line! it's so fun!

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  34. I have been reading Margaret Maron books. She write a series about a female judge in North Carolina, which is where I happen to live.

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  35. I'm currently reading The Love Languages book. It was a shower gift for my husband and I.

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  36. I love anything by Chris Bojalian- great fiction writer.

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  37. One of my favorite places to visit is amazon.com's freebie book lists. Right now I'm reading The Christmas Tin by Roderick J Robison. on my kindle. I'm about a quarter way through and so far so good. It had pretty good reviews. Not sure if its still on the freebie list anymore as I picked it up several weeks ago.

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  38. The Great Gatsby. Would love to win your giveaway!

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  39. I've just finished The Mists of Avalon...good Arthurian read.

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  40. last night I read Yertle The Turtle and Go, Dog. Go! with my boy.

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  41. I'm reading An Everlasting Meal. And I really need to finish it! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  42. I just re-read all of the Hunger Games novels. It's a guilty pleasure, but they are definitely better than the movies. ;)

    kari.morrison@hotmail.com

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  43. I also follow on bloglovin'.

    kari.morrison@hotmail.com

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  44. Hmm… Does Dr. Seuss count? What about some Caldecott books? :) #ionlyreadatbedtimethesedays

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  45. I always recommend The Red Tent. It is a great tent. I also like to read James Patterson.
    ramona_murray(at)comcast(dot)net.

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  46. I just finished book 3 of the mortal instruments books by cassandra clare

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  47. I just finished Cindermaid which was the follow up book to Charming which broke down the Cinderella and Prince charming tales down. It was a fun read.

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  48. I just read a great book called "Upon This Rock"

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  49. I'm just starting The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley. It was highly recommended to me. Thanks.

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  50. I'm a new follower with Bloglovin'. Thanks again.

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  51. Oh, embarrassing, I am reading Dr. Sleep by Stephen King. I used to like Stephen King so hubby bought it for me but I'd have to say, I think I am not such a fan anymore. Thanks for the chance to win, feel free to come enter my SMS giveaway also!

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  52. currently reading The Good Lord Bird, excellent novel based on the American abolitionist John Brown.

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  53. I just finished the first of the Jennifer chia reins books. It was great!

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  54. I recently finished "A House in the Sky" by Amanda Lindhout, a memoir about a woman held captive in Somalia. Powerful story!

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  55. Now a follower of your blog via bloglovin'.. thanks for the beautiful giveaway!

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  56. I just finished the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris

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  57. I've just started reading the Puzzle Lady mysteries by Parnell Hall. A little frothy fun to go along with some heavier nonfiction.

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  58. I am reading Apartment Therapy. My home is in desperate need of organizing and de-cluttering (too large a fabric stash perhaps???)

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  59. I recently read a book titled The Discovery by Dan Walsh. I could not put it down. It is really worth reading! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  60. Golden Malicious by Sheila Connelly. I love cozy mysteries.

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  61. I haven't read a good book in a long time. I saw some from your readers I might give a try. Thanks for the chance.

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  62. Right now Im reading all the seed catalogs I can get my hands on, dreaming of next springs garden while I look out at the snow!

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  63. One of my favorites was "the help" (recently made into a movie), but I most recently read the Ember series.

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  64. Current book (loving it!) is My Notorious Life by Kate Manning...

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  65. The last thing I read was an animal encyclopedia to my 5 yr old :)

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  66. It may sound odd but I love reading Uncle John's Bathroom Readers (outside of the BR). They are full on interesting information and you can read them for a short time or longer. Thanks!

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    1. I just wrapped one as a Christmas gift, love reading those to n my nursing home residents

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  67. I haven't read anything great lately!
    wannabequilter (at) gmail.com

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  68. I recently read The Luminaries - long but really really good. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  69. I'm reading Throne of Glass good so far!

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  70. Thanks for the chance! I recently read The Bone Season and absolutely LOVED it. I highly recommend!

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  71. My favorite read this year was Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore. Right now, I'm reading The Signature of All Things. Happy reading!

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  72. I just finished The Book Thief and loved it!

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  73. I have been reading romances and the Blackdagger Brotherhood books

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  74. I follow you on Bloglovin. Rcoyle at olemiss dot edu

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  75. I haven't read much as far as books go lately, but I'm working through "Educating the Whole-Hearted Child". Not very interesting or exciting unless you're a homeschooling mom. I spend more time than I should browsing quilting books!

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  76. I haven't been reading much lately, which is odd for me, but I'm slowly working my way through a biography of dalai lama.

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  77. Last book I finished reading for pleasure was Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett.

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  78. I am reading Mary and Carol Higgins Clark's Christmas books to my residents at the nursing home.we finished the Christmas thief and are about half way through Santa cruise.they are light fun mysteries

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  79. I haven't read a book in forever since reading falls into the "hobby" category and sewing fills that time for me lately. I do enjoy Living magazine and I pick up a quiltI mag once in awhile :). Then there's always blog reading.

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  80. I follow you with BlogLovin :)

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  81. I don't have time for reading...but I do read the Sunday newspaper!

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  82. Can I be honest here? I'm reading Country Living magazine. I do LOVE Sew Stitchy, though, and Aurifil, and Kona. Thank you!!

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  83. I haven't been reading at all recently... Sorry!:) but I can recommend anything by Mitch Albom

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  84. Hmmm. I've lost count: lots of Harlan Coben, Jeffrey Deaver, Ridley Pearson.

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  85. Just finish Red Azalea by Anchee Min - fascinating & gripping

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  86. Well, I haven't had the time to pick up a book in months because I've been so crazy busy! I hope to start the Harry Potter series next year...I still haven't a chance to read them!

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  87. I just read the first two books of Kristan Higgins' Blue Heron series - the leading ladies are always so sassy and funny - love it! :) Fun giveaway!

    Bess

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  88. I loved the latest Julia Quinn romance. She's always a fun read.:) Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  89. Not sure if you would like it but how about, "Applied Multiple Regression/Correlation Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences?" kmcassie@gmail.com

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  90. New follower by email. kmcassie@gmail.com

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  91. I am afraid that since I found quilting, I am totally hooked. I read a lot of quilting stuff, does that count? Yes, I am addicted!

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  92. I have read Slave to sensation by Nalini Singh about 10 times so far, I can also recomend Schnibbles by Carrie Nelson.

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  93. I'm reading An Inspector Calls by Priestly right now, but I don't know if a modern drama counts for a recommendation. Thanks for the chance anyway.

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  94. One of the most enchanting books I've ever read was the Lilac Bus by Maeve Binchy.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  95. I've been reading through a lot of craft books lately and "Everything Alice" is very inspiring!

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  96. i have recently read Philippa Gregory's cousins wars series, great read.Thanks for the chance to win.

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  97. I have been reading a lot of children's books lately. I have really enjoyed reading Dick King-Smith "Sophie" series. I also love reading "Dinosaur Cove" series by Rex Stone to my son. I haven't really read any books for myself recently, sorry!

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  98. Just re-read The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. Such a great book!

    lenelson(at)mail(dot)com

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  99. I'm rubbish at sitting down and reading, I'd prefer to be at my sewing machine! But I have just reread A Foreign Field by Ben Macintyre which is a moving story about 1st World War soldiers. Thanks for a great giveaway

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  100. I love zombie books! Best wishes from Argentina ♥

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  101. Right now Im reading the biography of Pope Francis. Excellent book!

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  102. I am a new follower Lisa! As Mariana Galvagno vía Bloglovin

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  103. Haven't read any good books of late...but been reading some quilt books & magazines and also reading blogs! Love your lovely giveaway fabrics...hope to win.

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  104. Um I just read the latest book in Christine Feehans Dark series I think it was book number 23 or 24. it was awesome. And she has another one coming out in fairly soon. Can't wait. I am also currently reading Hannah Howell's Highland Beast. I love all of her books too..Thank you for the chance to enter. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  105. New follower via GFC & Bloglovin

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  106. I have just been given The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry to read, a friend highly recommends it.

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  107. I recently read a couple of Gillian Flynn books - Gone Girl and Dark Places. I recommend both!

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  108. I've been catching up on anne perry mysteries

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  109. I am catching up on the Louise Penny mystery series ! And Indigo by Alan Brooks - a great read!
    thanks!

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  110. The last book I read was a quilting book Oh Frannson can't remember the name of it.

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  111. I am trying to finish "Miss Peregrin's Home for Peculiar Children". I keep stopping a nod starting. Thanks for the give away.

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  112. I just finished a young adult fiction called Everneath. It is a 3 part series of a modern retelling of the story of Persephone. Loved it :)

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  113. I recently read Light on Snow by Anita Shreve - thanks for the giveaway

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  114. Textbooks! I'm in school so I'm not in a great place to provide recommendations for pleasure reading!

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  115. I just finished a three book series by Tracie Peterson (I believe it's the Alaska series!).

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  116. Been reading "The Infernal Devices" series and next will be "The Mortal Instruments" series both by Cassandra Clare.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  117. Had to become a follower after seeing where you live (Bloglovin). I used to live in Pitt Meadows many years ago.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  118. I really liked the Night Circus. One of the few I didn't get tired of half way through.

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  119. It's pretty dense, but for one of my courses this semester I'm reading Hot Flat and Crowded by Friedman. It's an eye opener to the climate crisis we're in!

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  120. I've also been a Bloglovin follow for a few weeks now.

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  121. A Single Shard. It's a kids chapter book, but a really great read!

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  122. I mostly read children's books to my little girl! I did recently read the Hangman's Daughter which is an historic novel about, you guessed it a hangman's daughter.
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  123. City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte

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  124. Sadly, I don't do much reading these days. My free time is spent sewing or with my 4 year old! I do love a good thriller though, I think the last book I read was a Stephen King book, he's still my fave! Thanks for the chance to win, I adore these fabrics!!

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  125. My favorite book series is Mark of the Lion by Francine Rivers. Thanks!

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  126. You definitely need to read Ghostly Bounty. Find it on Amazon for digital download. Enjoy. Good luck everyone.

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  127. I last read a book called Ninety Percent of Everything, which was interesting, but which I also wouldn't hugely recommend unless you really want to learn about the international shipping industry. I'm about to start in on the Ghost Map, which I'm excited about!

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  128. I'm currently reading Kafka's 'The Castle', but more for education than for pleasure :) And if I were asked to recommend a good read I would say Jonathan Safran Foer. Anything written by this man is worth reading.

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  129. I am reading Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, and it is really good!

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  130. I loved, re-read and will continue to re-read "Blackberry Wine" by Joanne Harris - it's beautiful :)

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  131. I don't get to read much...I don't really remember the last non-childrens and non-mental health book I read... :-/

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  132. And I'm now an email follower - your mini-quilts are stunning!!

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  133. Last "read" was 50 Shades of Grey. Last audiobook, however, was in the series Chicagoland Vampires. Not a bad book. Definitely not a thinkers book, though. :)

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  134. The Garden of the Evening Mists - very good!

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  135. Pieces of the heart / Bonnie S. Calhoun.

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  136. Big City Bags by Sara Lawson (OK, so its a sewing book but I have been studying it from front to back!).

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  137. I have only been reading pattern books lately! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  138. I have just been reading blogs lately.

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  139. I just read "Winter Wheat" by Mildred Walker and really liked it. Reminded me of Willa Cather.

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  140. I just finished reading The Time Travelers Wife, it was so much better than the movie!

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  141. Some great books I have read lately are Me Before You, The Language of Flowers and The Last Letter from Your Lover.

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  142. Hello! Lately I have read only norwegian authors, and I truly do not know if they are translated into english....

    jachelno(at)gmail(dot)com

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  143. I've been reading lots of Magic Treehouse with my kids...not a ton of fun reading just for me though. I need some ideas!

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  144. I love the Jack Reacher books by Lee Child. Check one out they are great! Thanks!

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  145. I just finished the divergent series. Allegiant was my least favorite of the three, but still a great series.

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  146. I'm following you through bloglovin.

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  147. I'm a mystery reader and the newest Louise Penny was great!

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  148. I just finished reading the Immortal Instruments series and loved them.....can't wait for the next one to come out. Not a big fan of the movie....the books are soooo much better. Thank you for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com

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  149. I am reading The Round House by Louise Erdrich. It's not a feel-good book but it is a page-turner.

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  150. FOLLOW<BLOG LOVIN'!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  151. HELLO, I LOVE LOVE YOUR GIVEAWAY!
    I'M ENJOYING KIM BRACKETT'S "SCRAP BASKET SURPRISES" (A QUILTING INST. BOOK) RIGHT NOW! THANKS FOR SHARING!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  152. I'm just finishing The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss--it's awesome! Can't wait to get the next one.

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  153. My SIL gave me a book last week, I haven't read anything since my daughter was born 3 years ago, OMG, I forgot how much I love to read a good book, check out "Divergent" by Veronica Roth, I devoured it in 1 night.

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  154. Great prize! I really haven't read much lately, after having kids I craft or drool over Pinterest if I get any free time!

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  155. I love to read and the book I am reading now is Glad Tidings by Debby Macomber. Thank you so much for your giveaway.

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  156. I just finished Painted House by John Grisham.

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  157. I'm currently reading a book on cheese making.

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  158. I am in the middle of Sarum, which is a historical novel about England, in the Salisbury/Stonehenge region.

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