Friday, October 31, 2008

Gods Behaving Badly Giveaway

Summary: Being a Greek god is not all it once was. Yes, the twelve gods of Olympus are alive and well in the twenty-first century, but they are crammed together in a London townhouse-and none too happy about it. And they've had to get day jobs: Artemis as a dog-walker, Apollo as a TV psychic, Aphrodite as a phone sex operator, Dionysus as a DJ.

Even more disturbingly, their powers are waning, and even turning mortals into trees--a favorite pastime of Apollo's--is sapping their vital reserves of strength.

Soon, what begins as a minor squabble between Aphrodite and Apollo escalates into an epic battle of wills. Two perplexed humans, Alice and Neil, who are caught in the crossfire, must fear not only for their own lives, but for the survival of humankind. Nothing less than a true act of heroism is needed-but can these two decidedly ordinary people replicate the feats of the mythical heroes and save the world? -- Back Bay Books

I think this book looks terrific; and I think it's such a unique idea! Thanks to Valerie from Hachette Book Group USA, I have up to five copies of GODS BEHAVING BADLY by Marie Phillips to share! I am going to giveaway one copy for every 15 entries I receive (up to five copies.) For one chance, all you have to do is leave a comment telling me why you want to win a copy of this book! If you'd like two chances, just blog about this contest with a link back to this post!

This giveaway will be open until Friday, November 21st at 11:59 p.m. EST. I will announce the winner the following day! This contest is open to U.S. mailing addresses only -- no P.O. boxes.
Good Luck!
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34 comments:

  1. AmandaOctober 31, 2008 at 5:43 AM

    I'm a huge fan of mythology and I think that this is a great concept for a book. I'd love to win a copy to read. My email is awalworth19(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  2. AmandaOctober 31, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    Oops I also blogged about your giveaway here:
    http://thelusciousliterarymuse.blogspot.com/2008/10/gods-behaving-badly-giveaway.html

    awalworth19(at)gmail(dot)com.

    Thanks!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    This books sounds like a fun read. I would love to win it. milou2ster(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  4. LindaOctober 31, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    I've always wished I had a better understanding of mythology. Hopefully this book would add to my knowledge, or inspire me to learn more.

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  5. Mom of 5 BoysOctober 31, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    I'm guessing this one won't help much with understanding mythology! But it sounds like a fun read, and I'd love to give it a try.

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  6. TiOctober 31, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    Gods = Hunky Men. That is why I want to read it. LOL.

    thereedfamily[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

    Interesting concept to say the least!

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  7. MelanieOctober 31, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    That cover alone makes me want to read it.

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  8. TammyOctober 31, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    The concept of this book is genius! I know just enough about mythology to make me want to read it. Please enter me.

    I blogged about the giveaway here.

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  9. BoxingKingOctober 31, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    OOO, please, please, please!! I love mythology! I just took a course on myth., and all of this just makes me laught out loud at the obvious plays going on. If I don't win this one here, I'm going to have buy it anyways. Thanks!

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  10. annieOctober 31, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    Sounds extremely interesting and intriguing. Thanks for this chance.
    rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. AnonymousOctober 31, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    I saw this on another blog just today ... it looks like a lot of fun.

    Please enter my name in the giveaway:

    dawn [dot] rennert [at] verizon [dot] net

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  12. BookfoolOctober 31, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    My son is a walking mythology encyclopedia. He offered to help his mythology teacher teach. Hahaha. Funny kid. Anyway, sign me up, please!

    bookfoolery(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. UnknownNovember 1, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    I have a self help/motivational book with the Greek muses in modern days and I love it. I'm curious to see how the concept works as fiction. Thanks!

    jgbeads AT gmail DOT com

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  14. ChristyJanNovember 1, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    "Being a Greek god is not all it once was" .. but somebody's gotta do it right? This book sounds like a hoot.

    hawkes(at)citlink.net

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  15. Rebekah E.November 1, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Love mythology. Sounds like a great book. Please enter me.
    bc428[at]juno[dot]com

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  16. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    It sounds like a hilarious read!

    ylin.0621[at]yahoo.com

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  17. kristybeeNovember 2, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Sounds like it'll make me smile, and these days i need that!!
    kristybee05@bellsouth.net

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  18. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    It sounds funny and interesting.
    -Susan

    susan_geiger2 at eku dot edu

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  19. StephanieNovember 2, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! I'm a huge fan of Greek Mythology anyway. And this one looks fantastic!

    stoland at ameritech dot net

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  20. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    I'd love to read this book partly because I recently returned from a trip to Greece.

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  21. JenniferNovember 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    I would love to read this book. Your book recommendations are wonderful.

    I added your site to by blog. :)

    knittingmomof3 AT gmail DOT com

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  22. BookfoolNovember 8, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Geez, did it again. I forgot to give you a reason why I want to read the book -- to keep up with my crazy mythology-gobbling kid and because, frankly, I love that cover.

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  23. MarieNovember 11, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    I'd love to win a copy for my daughter who will be studying classical mythology next semester. Please enter me (integratedbeing@yahoo.com). Thank you!

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  24. MarieNovember 11, 2008 at 6:11 PM

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  25. DanyelleNovember 12, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    Please enter me to win a copy of this book. It sounds like a great red. Thanks!

    danyelletyrrell at hotmail dot com

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  26. travelerNovember 13, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    thanks for this giveaway. It would be interesting as I enjoy mythology and this premise is different.
    saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    This looks like a funny and interesting read. Please enter me. Thanks!

    blueambrosia (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  28. Gwendolyn B.November 14, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    I'd like to read this because I think this book sounds like a lot of fun . . . I could use a few chuckles! Thanks for the chance!
    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  29. BeccaNovember 16, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    I would like to read this book because I like mythology and it sounds like it would be good for lots of laughs. Thanks
    rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net

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  30. MicheleNovember 18, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    Like a lot of the other comments...I think that this book sounds like a fun read! I've always enjoyed mythology and this looks it gives it a fun spin.

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  31. AnonymousNovember 21, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    I love those stories about unlikely things - I'll bet Gods living in london would be awesome!
    zoomies.aim.high (at) gmail
    Nikki

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  32. UnknownNovember 21, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Gods? What's not to like about that? Plus, misbehaving. Seriously. Gotta have that. cjewel AT gmail.com

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  33. AimeeNovember 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM

    I'd love to win this book because I dig mythology and chick lit and it sounds like a great cross! acirucci(at)gmail.com

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  34. donnasNovember 22, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    Sounds like a great book.

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