Summary: "Now we're just alike." So begins Fiona and Patricia's friendship that warm autumn morning in first grade in Lake Charles, Louisiana, their bond forged ever closer by Fiona's abusive mother and Patricia's neglectful one. Their relationship is a source of continuity and strength through their move to L.A. to become actresses; through Fiona's marriage and Patricia's sudden fame. When husband and career pressures exact a toll, the women wonder if their friendship can survive. Then a dark secret from their past emerges, threatening to destroy not only their bond, but all they've worked for as well. The Safety of Secrets is a beautifully written exploration of the bonds forged in childhood and challenged decades later, of the fulfillment of dreams and the damage they can cause, and of secrets being uncovered and the truth we find inside. -- Avon A
As part of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, I want to offer a brand new copy of THE SAFETY OF SECRETS by Delaune Michel to one lucky reader. I know I don't say this enough, but I really appreciate everything you book bloggers do! You provide me with loads of book ideas and endless hours of entertainment! I also want to thank all of the readers who visit Booking Mama. I always look forward to your comments and feedback -- they really make my day. I love that I've "met" so many wonderful friends through the blogging experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed THE SAFETY OF SECRETS when I read it a few months ago, and I would love to share it with one of my blogging buddies -- that means a book blogger or a book blogger reader. You can read my review if you want to learn more about it.
To be eligible to win, all you have to do is leave a comment with your e-mail address. I'm adding one additional requirement this time. Please name a book you'd like to read that you learned about on Booking Mama . If you want to double your chances, blog about this contest with a link back to this post. The contest will run until Friday, September 19th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Unfortunately, this contest is for those of you with U.S. and Canada addresses only.
Good luck to everyone and thanks for visiting my blog!
What a great contest! I really enjoy reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteI learned about "Without a Backward Glance" from reading your blog, and then went on to review it and interview Kate Veitch on my blog. I also can't wait to read "Falling Under," which I read about here!
Keep up the great work!
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A book I discovered on Booking Mama is So Long at the Fair. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered into this contest as well. I just love your blog and was saddened that you were not among the finalists for BBAW! I found out about "Falling Under" here like Anna, and I contacted the author and she will send me a copy to read and review. I am excited.
ReplyDeleteI learned about "The Rope Walk" by Carrie Brown. I love coming of age stories, and this one is still on my wish list. I love your blog and have taken to reading it every day. Thanks for the time and energy you put into it, and thank you for the chance to win "The Safety of Secrets" -- another one from my wish list!
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I am next on the list to read "Dear Neighbor, Drop Dead" at my library!
ReplyDeleteI have added Falling Under to my list (read about it here!). Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Contest! I first heard about Matimony on your site. I would like to be entered in your contest. Thanks
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I would love to read 'Matrimony'. Your review was the one that won me over.
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I'd love the read "sweet love" and this book too cause it sounds really good and with a twist of suprise.
ReplyDeleteI always trust your reviews on books and often find myself adding to my TBR pile after reading one of your reviews.
ReplyDeleteBooks I have on my list to read based from your reviews are:
Falling Under
Sweet Love
Did I Expect Angels?
Made In The U.S.A.
A Passion Most Pure
Without A Backward Glance
Driving Sideways
The Knitting Circle
....just to name a few. Please add me to this contest!
Thanks!
Kim
Your blog has opened me up to a bunch of books that I otherwise wouldn't have known about! I have Dear Neighbor, Drop Dead on my list to read soon because of this blog! :)
ReplyDeleteJulie, don't enter me b/c I already have this book...but where to start? Sometimes I'll see a book in the store and think..oh Julie liked that one! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering a giveaway.
I learned about "The Wednesday Sisters" from your blog and I'm anxious to read that one!
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Elizabeth
I'd like to read Hello Neighbor, Drop Dead. The title is very catchy and your review hinted that it was more than just chic lit.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks really good. I love stories about secrets from the past coming back to haunt people in the present. Fun!
ReplyDeleteYou've reviewed a bunch of books that subsequently ended up on my TBR list. The Call to Shakabaz is one, Matrimony is another, and this one, of course. I can't remember all of them, but you always have great recommendations. Thanks!
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I just found your blog because of BBAW - I am loving it!! Thanks for the chance at this giveaway!!
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I learned about Made In The U.S.A. by Billie Letts. It's a book I would love to read. I enjoy visiting your site and learning about new books!
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I read about "Professors' Wives' Club" on your blog and added it to my list of books that I would like to read!
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This book sounds great and I hope I win. I have found soooo many books on your blog that I want to read. But, most recently, I want to read Did I Expect an Angel? It's on its way from bookmooch as I type!
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Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteI added The Professors' Wives Club to my wish list after reading your review - I love books about the friendships of women.
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I would love to be entered to win "The Safety of Secrets". I pretty much want to read all the books you mention, but since I LOVED "The Red Tent", I would now love to read "The Triumph of Deborah". Thanks! Stacie
ReplyDeleteI loved your review of Queen of the Road and immediately added it to my amazon wish list!
ReplyDeleteHope you're enjoying BBAW :)
Great giveaway!
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I found on your site "Matriony" which is now on my "to be read list" which never gets smaller only larger ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all that you do for us!!!
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I’m part of the Book Blogger Appreciation week and I wanted to thank you for all you do to help promote books.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a powerful story. I would love to read the book. Please enter me.
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I like Beneath My Mothers Feet for the insight it gives into another culture. I would also like to read the Safety of Secrets.
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Matrimony is one I want to read after reading about it from you and everyone else on the net. I am new to blogging and love reading everyones good and bad reviews
ReplyDeleteThe Wednesday Sister's grabbed my attention. It's amazing that you've read over 180 books this year alone! WOW!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me! I learned about MATRIMONY here.
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The Triumph Of Deborah sounds good and one I'd like to check into.
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I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read the book you mentioned Matrimony sometime soon.
Please enter me in your contest.
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I learned about Professors' Wives Club here at Booking Mama!
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I would say "Whistling in the Dark" but actually I already read it and just thought I would plug it again. LOL Actually you blog is where I spotted "Dear Neighbor, Drop Dead" and I think I'm going to have to bug my librarian to order it.
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http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post.html
Thanks so much!
I just came across your blog and have bookmarked it. I also am a stay at home mom and love to read. I look forward to reading "The Knitting Circle" after reading your review on it. Thanks!
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I really want to read The Wednesday Sisters!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this contest!!! :)
I have two going on now as well, come see if you want to enter!
I read about The Condition and it is on my to read list.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read Dear Neighbor, Drop Dead... which I thought looked really neat to read... my library doesn't have it though so I have to wait until I have some money to buy from the bookstore eventually... being broke, not fun at all.
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The Safety of Secrets sounds very good and one I'd like; my heart already goes out for the 2 girls who develop a friendship.
ReplyDeleteI learnt about Matrimony from this blog and would love that book.
The Triumph of Deborah is one that I've recently added to my TBR list. It intrigues me.
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Thanks for all the interesting posts! I'll be checking back for more fun reads.
I only just started reading your blog, but I've now added Without a Backward Glance to my wish list on account of your review. Please enter me in this giveaway! Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful contest! I learned about Queen of the Road and loved your post. This site has brought me great pleasure and an introduction to wonderful reading.
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I'd like to read Hello Neighbor, Drop Dead. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read Suspicious Minds :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I'd love to be entered. Lets see a couple of books I've seen on your blog that I want to read are Matrimony and The Triumph of Deborah-both of which I have sitting on my tbr pile. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDelete"Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict" was a book I learned about here and added to my wishlist! Love the blog!
ReplyDeleteHi, would love to be entered. Whistling in the Dark sounds very intriguing, really enjoyed your review.
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I like to read The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown-sounds like a great book!
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Please enter me to win this awesome looking book :)
ReplyDeleteI have put a LOT of books on my TBR list because of your blog, but the first one I can think of off the top of my head is "Septembers of Shiraz". But honestly, you read so many books that look good to me, it is hard to pick just one!
hey.. do enter me for this giveaway..:) i have read so many of your reviews but i guess the one that stands out in my mind right now is that for matrimony..
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I'd love to be entered in this contest to win *The Safety of Secrets*. Another book I read about on your blog is *Driving Sideways*
ReplyDeleteI would love to read The Postman by Antonio Skaarmeta
ReplyDeleteI had seen the cover for The Professor's Wives Club but didn't know much about it until reading your review :) I'd like, now, to read that book and The Safety of Secrets.
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Please enter me. Thanks for the chance. I read about Sweet Love here.
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