Summary: For more than half a century, the red leather diary languished inside a steamer trunk. Rescued from a Dumpster on Manhattan's Upper West Side, it found its way to Lily Koppel, a young writer, who opened its tarnished brass lock and journeyed into an enthralling past. The diary painted a breathtaking portrait of a bygone New York—of glamorous nights at El Morocco and elegant teas at Schrafft's during the 1920s and '30s—and of the headstrong, endearing teenager who filled its pages with her hopes, heartaches, and vivid recollections. Intrigued, Koppel followed her only clue, a frontispiece inscription, to its now ninety-year-old owner, Florence Wolfson, and was enchanted as Florence, reunited with her diary, rediscovered a lost younger self burning with artistic fervor.Joining intimate interviews with original diary entries, The Red Leather Diary re-creates the romance and promise of a remarkable era and brings to life the true story of a daring, precocious young dreamer. -- Harper Perennial
I was going to wait to do a giveaway for THE RED LEATHER DIARY: RECLAIMING A LIFE THROUGH THE PAGES OF A LOST JOURNAL by Lily Koppel until I finished reading and reviewing it. Then I thought, what the heck? It is the week of the Book Giveaway Carnival! (I promise that I will be reading it and sharing my thoughts with you in the very near future.)
For one entry, leave a comment with your e-mail address telling me why you want to read this book! For an extra entry (or two), you can blog about this contest with a link back to this post and/or tweet about it! This contest is open until Saturday, March 7th at 11:59 p.m. I will announce the winner the following day! This contest is open to those of you with U.S. or Canada mailing addresses only. Good luck!
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112 comments:
Oh, I hate to be first, but I really want to read this book, because it sounds so fascinating. I love to read diaries and memoirs - I guess I'm nosy. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
I have not heard of this one, but it sounds delightful and intriguing! Please enter me - I also retweeted your tweet about it!!
ajpohren@iowatelecom.net
Thank you!!
I'm so glad you are giving this away. I think it would be interesting to read because it is so personal. As a student, I loved Diary of Anne Frank for that very reason. I learned so much about the character.
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I hadn't heard of the book either, but it sounds terrific. I'd love to read it. gd830(at)hotmail.com
I would love to read this book because I am an author myself and a research nut and stories like this fascinate me - especially the story behind the book. Love it!
I tweeted about the contest here:
http://twitter.com/Margay
Margay
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This sounds like a fascinating book. I've always enjoyed books that are written in the style of diaries/memoirs. Sounds like I'd enjoy this one.
Thanks for the chance to win!
ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com
it is always so amazing to listen or read about someones life and struggles.
livingmyhappilyeverafter at yahoo
This sounds like an interesting read and I would love to have it.
midwestvintage54@gmail.com
Thanks for another great giveaway. I'd love to read this one - I love epistilary novels. So few books are written as letters or diaries.
I heard about this book on another book blog and was surprised at how disappointed I was not to win the drawing. Apparently I wanted to read this book far more than I realized. I find it enchanting to be able to read the memoirs of a young woman during the 1920's-30's, more so that in her 90's she was reunited with the diary.
Thanks for entering me in this drawing. If I don't win this one, I'm going to have to break down and actually buy the book. Indigo
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I heard about this book the other day, actually, and am super interested in reading it! I love the idea of finding an old journal. Very gothic-romantic.
I'd love to read this because I really enjoy learning more about 1920s America. I blame The Great Gatsby. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
First of all, this one sounds really good but the real reason I want to read it is because I am nosy and it's a way to be nosy with permission. LOL.
thereedfamily[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
What an extraordinarily fascinating book you have featured. I am intrigued with this amazing story and would enjoy reading it greatly. Thanks for this chance.
saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
This book sounds like it would be an amazing read! I would love to discover their journeys and experiences!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
Sounds fascinating! Please enter me, too. amandagignac [at] gmail [dot] com
this book appears almost mesmerizing thanks for the giveaway minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net
What a fascinating sounding book. I love this time period in history.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I'd like to read it because early 20th century history in New York is really interesting! I love to read original diaries and things like that, too.
Here's my tweet about it:
http://twitter.com/mbookworm/status/1274579519
meghankk at gmail dot com
Thanks!
First off, I love reading memoirs. Secondly, being from the East Coast (NJ) originally, I love to read stuff about the area. Thirdly, I read about this book awhile ago, and really want to read it.
Thanks for the giveaway.
sharon54220@gmail.com
I want to read it simply because it sounds so good. Thanks for offering it as a giveaway!
je2kids(at)yahoo(dot)com
I want to read this book because it reminds me of my grandmother who was a young woman during the 20's. It would be interesting to read the attitudes of that time.
I'd like to read this book because I've enjoyed other books based on diaries.
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
Thanks for the giveaway - sounds like a great read
msboatgal at aol dot com
I'd love to win this one b/c it's been on my TBR list since early last year!
This sounds great....a diary and a myster
flip (at)tetonvalley (dot) net
This sounds like a fascinating book, I've always wanted to discover a vintage diary, that would be so neat!
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
I read about this book on a book site--maybe Powell's?--and promptly sent the write up to my husband, who also thought it sounded fascinating. I'd love to win a copy! (Contact info on my book blog.)
Oh, I would love to win this book! I love the era of the 20s; it lends itself well to being written about!
I think I would enjoy this very much!
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
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nancyrobster@gmail.com
I have wanted to read this book. I love stories written in diary or letter format! I think it makes them more "real". Sign me up!
Staciele(at)netins(dot)net
This sounds like a great book. I'd like to read it. I keep a journal so am fascinated with old ones.
sydlaughs@att.net
I read about this in the New York Times, and it has been on my booklist ever since.
urchiken at gmail dot com
I want to read this because I used to keep diaries and I think it would be cool to read about someone else's life.
bridget3420(at)yahoo(dot)com
The concept of this book which pairs the early life of the writer with her later life is very appealing to me. I'd also like reading her descriptions of life in the 20's and 30's. And I love diaries!
judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com
I am interested in the 20s and 30s time period. OK, I'm obsessed with that time period. I can't find out enough about it. This book would feed my obsession nicely.
traymona[at]aol.com
This book sounds very interesting. I would love to read it. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to read this book because I love "found history" -- things that we thought were lost but then are brought to light again later with some clues about the past.
webereading at gmail dot com
I would love to read this book because I love "found history" -- things that we thought were lost but then are brought to light again later with some clues about the past.
webereading at gmail dot com
I love to read about the lives of people, especially women. And I love history, so I always look for a book with good historical context.
Blogged this contest:
http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/03/02/book-giveaways-0302-0308/
Valorie
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Love to have this. I really need something new to read and this sounds fascinating.
Thanks,
darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com
this sounds fascinating! i love books like this. i love anne frank. visited her actual hideout as well. creepy.
she
pookielocks at ymail dot com
Please count me in! I want to read this book because it sounds fascinating. Like Kathy, I love reading diaries and memoirs. Thanks!
shereadsandreads(at)gmail(dot)com
I love reading things that take place during that time period. Thanks for the great giveaway.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
Please enter me in your giveaway! I love reading stories from this era based on people's lives.
That summary sounds so good. I would love to read this book!
~Meredith
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this book sounds wonderful, I'd love to read it
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
I've seen this book around and it looks so good! Please enter me!
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I want to read it because I love memoirs and the time period sounds fun and kind of decadent.
bookfoolery at yahoo dot com
Kathy is so funny. I guess I'm nosy, too. :)
I have heard good things about this book. I would love the chance to win it. Memoirs are one of my favorite genres.
mycreativeimagination at yahoo dot com
The author of the diary reminds me of an aunt that I loved very much while I was growing up! She was ahead of her time in many ways. Please enter me in your fabulous book giveaway drawing. I appreciate it very much! Thanks, Cindi
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I have heard so much about this book, and I've been wanting to read it because I love books that are based on real life or diaries.
akreese (at) hotmail (dot) com
I tweeted the contest here:
http://twitter.com/AtHomeWithBooks/status/1277491554
I love reading about what other people choose to write in their diaries :-D
greenyak [at] yahoo [dot] com
Memoirs are often great reads, it's interesting to see what other people have experienced in life. I like the idea of combining the journal and interviews with the much older journal author.
I love to read diaries/memoirs and this book has been on my wishlist for awhile now..would love to win a copy!!
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Please enter me in the drawing. This looks like a great read. How often do you get to see into someone's head and read their inner most thoughts? I find all that truly interesting and especially from a time i know nothing about.
florida982002[at]yahoo[dot]com
this sounds like a memoir with a twist...a diary found in the dumpster...fantastic. I would love to see what is going on in this diary owner's head!
I once lost a journal and later obsessed about who might find it and what they would think. Luckily, it didn't have my name in it! ;) The idea of 'found' history is so cool.
periabd1(at)yahoo(dot)com
I really want to read this! I love the story behind it, and have now added it to my wishlist.
momof5boys at gmail dot com
This era is so intersting. Please enter me.
I would love to read this one. The era has always intrigued me, and I love reading about others dreams and fantasies.
slcremer at gmail dot com
I love the name! It sounds really good. Thanks for the chance to win.
saz AT chainreader DOT com
I like the era of the 20s and 30s, and just recently, I've come to enjoy reading novels with a diary format. Please put my name in the drawing.
lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm starting to hear some buzz about this book - it sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance to win it. asthenight at gmail dot com
What a great giveaway. This type of novel is enthralling and I find it quite entrancing since it is real life and important.
rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com
i want to win this book because i love reading about 20th century history. it's history within reach, y'know?
k_sunshine1977@yahoo.com
Please include me in your drawing.
Thanks
Debbie
debdesk9@verizon.net
the book sounds like a wonderful look into a everyday persons life and a glimpse of history con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
Sounds interesting, I'd like to know what's going on and how it will end. Thanks for the chance to win!
litheorchid(at)hotmail(dot)com
This looks like a lovely, fascinating book. Please enter me.
rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca
I would love to win this because it sounds fascinating and I love true stories! I love reading period.
calliemist@yahoo.com
I love reading about times gone by!
islandgirlinutah at gmail dot com
I would love to read the first person descriptions of that time period. How lovely to learn this woman's story and how she "rediscovers" her own story.
Oh, this sounds fantastic!
allisonDOTcampbellATgmailDOTcom
I'd love to be entered. I want to read the original diary entries. I posted this giveaway in my sidebar. Thanks!
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
diaryofaneccentric at hotmail dot com
This sounds really interesting! I like to read personal diaries. Like someone else said, I guess I am nosey, LOL!
I have this book on my wishlist. I have heard many good things about it and I love reading diary-style books.
jmcoaber@comcast.net
Sounds like a fascinating book with a little modern day sleuthing to rediscover the girl who wrote the pages. I would love to be included in your giveaway. Thank you!
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
I have heard nothing but good things about this book and would love to read it. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Have not heard of this but I am always looking for a new great book to read and this looks like it may just be it
I would love to read this because I adore diaries. They usually have so many of the tiny details that other books don't.
smchester at gmail dot com
would love to win sounds good
ezziriah (at)gmail (dot)com
This looks like a great book and I like the historical aspect of it.
I tweeted your giveaway! (My username is @ThriftyJinxy)
Looks like a good story. Thanks!
This sounds like such a good book...historical and engrossing!
ParkingGoddessFTW at gmail dot com
I'd love to read this book because it sounds so interesting and I especially love hearing about the roaring twenties! Thanks :)
I would love to read this book. It sounds wonderful and fascinating! Please enter me!
kyrissaean@live.ca
Sounds like a great book. The fact that it's diary entries makes it even more intriguing and personal.
kairilily at yahoo dot com
Christina - xristya@rock.com - The title of this book is very interesting (which is why I'd want to read it), since I do believe that one can reclaim one's life through writing - I've been doing it my ENTIRE life, being a poet/artist/writer - and finding a lost journal can only remind you that you've LIVED - at least that's my guess about the book!
I want to read it because it seems like a good and interesting book.
heatherstamper09@aol.com
I'm another that enjoys the exploration of the human psyche!! Love books like this. Thanks.
I have proposed this book as the next book for our book club on the forum at Fabulouscanadianfreebies.com (right now we are reading The Genesis Code). Would love to win a copy, thanks for this contest!
I want to win this, because it looks like a really interesting book
I love reading about New York history and would love to read this book for that reason. bibliophile at bostonbibliophile dot com. thanks for entering me! :-)
I would love to read this book, because I have always been a fan of diarys and journals. This would be a real treat! Thanks!
Kelly
enroutetolife(at)gmail(dot)com
I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2009/03/can-you-believe-these-giveaways.html
Thanks again!
enroutetolife(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to read this book, because it takes place in the era my Grandmother lived....I imagine reading this diary would be very similiar to reading my Grandmothers.
Thanks,
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
It sounds like a really interesting book. And it also sounds like it'd be insightful.
I'd like to read this because I love to read other people's lives.
nhertel85 AT yahoo DOT com
I'd truly enjoy this book for a number of reasons. First of all is the fact that my entire life, I've thought that a dream job would be going through people's attics before estate sales or if they no longer wanted the contents for whatever reason.
The main reason for that is because I would love finding old pictures, mementoes, and especially things like journals and diaries.
In its own way, this book would be almost like getting to do that for a little while. :-)
Ooops, forgot to add my email in the first comment. 4mywinz [at] gmail [dot] com.
I would love to read this to get a glimpse into life during a different era. Thanks.
qwills2cats@hotmail dot com
I like the way the book is set up. Thank you.
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to read this since it's on a list of books for a bookclub I just joined
I would love to read this book for the historical aspect and I love diary formats.
This sounds like a very different kind of book. Would love to read it.
Sue W.
roylsue@telpage.net
ty 4 the awesome book giveaway and 4 the entry:)
I would love love love to read this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
lastnerve2000@gmail.com
please enter me thank you
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