Enter to win a signed copy!
Readers, I am thrilled to announce this week’s contest, because it is extra special. Not only are we giving away five copies of Shadow of Night—the sequel to Deborah Harkness’ outstanding A Discovery of Witches—but we are giving away five signed copies of Shadow of Night!
Yep, Deborah is coming to our office next week, and we will have her inscribe the books however the winners please.
If you got hooked on A Discovery of Witches, you will love Shadow of Night. Here’s what BookPage reviewer Stephenie Harrison says about the novel:
“Shadow of Night picks up right where the previous book left off, with Diana and Matthew touching down in Elizabethan England. Their hunt for a witch who can help Diana harness her powers and the mysterious Ashmole 782 volume carries them through the labyrinthine streets of London, as well as across the sea to France and Prague . . . it is evident that this novel is as much a love story about a bygone era as it is about Matthew and Diana.”
Can’t wait to start reading? Here’s how you can win…
TO ENTER: Leave a comment telling us if you own any signed books. Which is your favorite? How come? (Did you go to an awesome author event?)
CONTEST DETAILS: Five winners will be chosen by random.org from among entries received by 2 pm CST on Friday, July 20. The winners will each receive a signed copy of Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness. Prize must be shipped to a North American address, and Rhode Island residents are not eligible. (Full contest rules here.) Good luck!
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ETA: Congrats to our five winners, Emily, Lily, Sandra, Colleen and Tiffany! Thank you to all who entered. Contest is now closed.
My prized autographed copy is signed by Norman Mailer–THE TIME OF OUR LIFE
I was fortunate to have met Sue Miller, at a local library event, and had her sign the book, The World Below. Also, have a signed copy of Janet
Evanovich’s Finger Lickin’ Fifteen and just recently got a signed copy of Kirsten Hubbard’s wonderful book, Like Mandarin.
‘ A room without a book is like a body without a soul’
I agree with you and feel very uncomfortable when visiting somebody’s house where no books are in sight.
Two books of mine are signed by Dr Brian L Weiss, psychiatrist. “Many Lives, Many Masters” & “Through Time Into Healing”. My favorite is the first of the serie, “Many Lives Many Masters”. It is a fascinating story of one of his patients who recalls past-life traumas that seem to be the key to her recurring nightmares and anxiety attacks. I couldn’t put down the book, spellbound, because it has everything I love: psychotherapy, mystery, history and spiritual awakening . Watching the news, my husband found out that Dr Brian Weiss was signing his books in Boca Raton Fl, not too far from where we lived at the time and suggested to go. I was thrilled to meet the author who was soft spoken and very easy to talk to.
I also have a signed copy of “Tarentelle” by Martine Madelaine-Richard, French poet. This is a cherished gift from the author.
My favorite signed book is from Mary Doria Russell, A Thread of Grace, whose writing and novels I admire greatly. She is to be admired and is an inspiration and very special.
I absolutely loved her books, The Sparrow and Children of God. They were unlike anything I’ve ever read and had me mesmerized.
I have several signed editions: This Is How, by Augusten Burroughs is my latest. I also own all of Yannick Murphy’s books signed by her (that one was easy, though – she’s my sister).
I don’t own any signed books, I’d love to start that collection! Thanks for the giveaway!
I don’t have any and would love to have one! (Probably the reason I don’t is that the lines are always so long at author signings!)
I own a few autographed books, thanks to the LitPunch program held over the last few months by some local independent bookstores. One of my favorites (for book, autograph AND for his reading at the store) was Jonathan Odell’s “The Healing”. GREAT book!
Also, Chris Bohjalian for “The Night Strangers”. If you ever get a chance to go to a reading for either of these guys, GO!
I have several but I love that I found my Ridley Pearson autographed book at a local used book store….it felt like I’d hit the lottery!
The only signed book I own is It’s My Party Too, by Christine Todd Whitman, past GOP governor of NJ. I was invited to an event that she was speaking at, and we were given books and the opportunity to have her sign them. I enjoyed her speech and liked her as a governor, but (almost embarrassed to admit this) I never read the book. Maybe because I’m a Democrat. Anyway, I would cherish a signed copy of Shadow of Night!
I have a Patricia Polacco book signed by her. Great lady and author!
Love any book author takes the time to sign.latest signature. LIfeboat charolette brogan.
My prizes are several Charles de Lint signed editions, and 2 Orson Scott Card signed editions. They were purchased as signed, limited editions from the publisher, so I’ve never met the authors in person.
I have a signed copy of Dave Egger’s A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. I saw him speak at an event then got to meet him afterwords – so awesome!
I do own signed books and l love going to author events. I don’t know that I have a favorite. I love taking the kids to see children’s authors.
My favorite signed book is No Place Like Home by Mary Higgins Clark. Unfortunately I did not get to meet her but rather obtained the book at a Charity Silent Auction for The Children’s Therapy Center in NJ which my niece attends. Mary Higgins Clark was my favorite author at the time and I was so excited that she was helping the charity as well. It was a wonderful treasure and for a worthy cause.
I have a few signed books. This past weekend I was at an author event for Jennifer Weiner who signed her new book for me, “The Next Best Thing”. When clearing out my parent’s house I was thrilled to find a copy of “Our Hearts Were Young & Gay” signed by Cornelia Otis Skinner. Of course I kept it! I’m looking forward to reading Shadow of Night and would love to have a signed copy.
I have LOTS of books and none of them are signed. I NEED to win.
sorry to say I do not own any signed books…..YET!!!!
My one and only signed book was passed down to me from my mom – “Misty of Chincoteague” by Marguerite Henry. Love it!
I have a signed Half Broke Horses from Jeannette Walls. Love!
I would love a signed copy of Shadow of Night. I love Discovery of Witches. I haven’t ever had a book signed before, however I save every tweet that Deborah Harkness has responded to me personally. She is loyal to her fans and I think she is an amazing talent. I would cherish a signed copy of this book!
I do not have the pleasure of having an author signed book! “Shadow of Night” would be a wonderful start!
I do have several signed books but my favorite, to date, is probably Anne Rice’s Lasher. She was very nice and made a point to do a little chit chat with everyone that had a book signed.
I have many books but none of them are signed. I am a huge Deborah Harkness fan and would love to have a signed copy of her new book!
I don’t have any signed books.
Maybe this will be my first! 
Love love love A Discovery of Witches!
Hi,
I have a few signed books by various authors but my fave signed book is Zombies In New York And Other Bloody Jottings by Sam Stone. I met Sam at a book signing in my local Waterstones and she is such a lovely lady and will happily spend time chatting to you, I go along to my local Waterstones whenever she is signing. I couldn’t decide which of her books to buy when I went along to her first signing and she was kind enough to ask the manager whether I could have them on a 3 for 2 offer.
I don’t have any signed books.. But would love to have one from Deborah Harkness. I am so in love with these books… Cried my way through the last chapter of Discovery of Witches… And I’m reading as slow as possible thru Shadow.. I just don’t want it to end!
I don’t own any books signed by authors. What I do have and cherish are the few books that are signed by relatives… a small children’s bible signed by my Father when he was eleven. A high school German language book that was signed by my Mother when she was fifeteen… also signed by her best friend, my Aunt. Last of all, a book of poetry and prose that was inscribed by my great great Grandmother. No matter who the authors are, I feel that my relatives (all gone now) have passed on a love of reading. Now that I have a wee daughter I’m working on “raising a reader”. Thanks for the give away. Would love to win this! I read Deborah Harkness’ first book, A Discovery of Witches while going through a difficult pregnancy. It enthralled me.
I have a signed copy of “Founding Brothers” by Joe Ellis and it’s one of my favorites b/c Joe was one of my favorite professors when I was a student at Mount Holyoke College.
I don’t any signed books but I would love to start my collection! I am now inspired to read the first book so I am ready when my new”signed” copy of “Shadow of Night” arrives!
I don’t have any signed books. I’d love to win this one!
I do not have any signed books, but I love to read! Deborah just might be my favorite author & having a signed edition of her second book would be such a huge thrill for me.
I do not have any signed copies but would love to start a collection! Can’t wait to read this one! The perfect blend of romance, history and witchcraft!
I feel very fortunate as I have LOTS of signed books. I have attended a couple of RT conventions. However most of my signed books have come from winning contests *g* or the author’s themselves. I’ve been friends with a lot of them for years. A few signed favorites would be books by Sue-Ellen Welfonder. She is a wonderful woman and a terrific writer. She writes contemporary and historical Scottish romances. It would be an honor and a privilege to have Deborah Harkness’s signed book in my collection. I have DISCOVERY and I’m looking forward to reading SHADOW. Thank you.
My favorite signed book is Anne Rice’s “Merrick”. I was out of town when she came for the book signing, but my husband, knowing she is one of my favorite author’s (and it was a few days before my birthday), went and gave it to me as a birthday present. Part of the message inside reads “Happy Birthday Anne from Anne Rice”
Deborah Harkness has fast reached the list of my favorite author’s with “A Discovery of Witches” and I look forward to reading books from her for many years to come. A signed copy of “Shadow of Night” would be an amazing addition to my “library”.
OH, another of my favorites is my copy of THE MUMMY signed by Anne Rice. Met her in Boston many years ago.
I have all of Cindy Miles book signed. She’s great, writing as herself or as Elle Jasper.
I have a signed first edition copy of Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice.
Most of the signed books I own are local authors whose book signings I have attended.
I have a signed copy of Charlton Heston’s autobiography, given to me by my son, (although I actually did meet and have lunch with the author waaay back when he was promoting “Ben Hur”). And I have a signed copy of Diana Gabaldon’s “Breath of Snow and Ashes.”
I have a copy of a book of poems signed by Richard Thomas (John Boy from The Walton) that was my mother’s.
I don’t currently have any signed books for my personal library, but this could be the start of a great tradition. I have, however, gotten several books signed by Homer Hickam for my nephew. He really enjoyed ROCKET BOYS (first book he liked reading) and is happy to now have a signed copy of this book.
I have a few signed books, two of my favorites are “Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea” by Gary Kinder and “The Infernals” by John Connolly. Both authors are incredibly friendly and intelligent, they’re passionate about their work.
I don’t have too many signed books, though I do have a signed copy of Mr. Toppit (Charles Elton), that he signed for me at BEA–I was working in the booth next to Other Press’ at the time. I also got a signed galley of Mary Roach’s Packing for Mars at BEA one year, which was awesome for me because I got to meet her… I was second in line!
I have a few signed books including a John Irving. But my favorite author signature story is getting Rupert Holmes signature at the National Book Festival years ago. No one was at his signing tent, so I went over to say hi and ask for an autograph even though I didn’t have any of his books. He laughed and told me he was happy to sign anything and would even sign someone else’s book if I wanted him to.
I had him sign my book festival program. Now I love telling the story of how I met the “Pina Colada Song guy.”
I do not have any signed books yet. I had hoped to go see Deborah Harkness recently when she was in Philly/West Chester despite the hour drive but I unfortunately I had a previous obligation for one of my very active children. If I had made it there Shadow of Night would by far be my most treasured because I am addicted to this trilogy. I have never been a history fan but I can not get enough of Matthew and Diana’s story. I am tborn between reading fast to find out what happens and reading slow to savor every word so it doesn’t end yet.
Unfortunately I don’t own any signed books. I really enjoyed “Discovery of Witches” and can’t wait for “Shadow of Night” signed or unsigned—–but signed would be awesome. Thanks for the opportunity!
The National Book Festival is definitely an awesome author event! So many authors at one time, and two years ago I got jodi picoult to sign her book for an amazing birthday present
I have many signed books thanks to an independent bookstore within an hour of my house, local libraries, and other book events. Picking a favorite is difficult, but I think I would choose my Erma Bombeck since I wrote a column that I called Bombeckesque.
My favorite is Valerie Tripp, who wrote many of the “American Girl” doll books.
Just one, and it is one of my favorites, the moving and poignant “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green. Unfortunately, I did not get to meet him, I purchased the book already autographed.
I do not have any signed copies, so I hope this is my first one!
I love signed editions and give them as gifts to my book-loving friends whenever I can. Last September I attended the National Book Festival in Washington, DC and I was able to meet some of my favorite authors and get a number of books signed (Steve Berry, Gregory Maguire, Jack Gantos). The web site for the event is http://www.loc.gov/bookfest and best of all it’s FREE.
I own a few signed books…and since most of them have a “story” it’s difficult to select a favorite. Hmmmm….if I had to give all of them away and only keep one which one would it be…..Pat Conroy’s MY LOSING SEASON. My husband gave this to me as a Christmas gift. He and a friend put a lot of thought and effort into getting it signed and delivered on time.
I don’t have any signed books, but I would be honored to win this one! One of my fave triologys so far…who ever thought it would be so easy to read a 600 page book as discovery of witches and I can’t wait to read this one…
lots of signed books in my household, especially children’s books..>I especially love my signed Sherman Alexie and Walter Mosley books
I have several signed books. My favorites are the ones by Rick Riordan, and Anne Rice! I would LOVE to add my favorite trilogy to that list; Shadow of Night.
I haven’t got any signed books, so if i won Shadow of Night, it would be my very first!!! Very cool. Xxx
I own a few signed books. One was written by a good friend of mine. Another is Unnatural by Michael Griffo. It’s an amazing book written by a fabulous person. It’s actually a YA but it’s a lovely story about vampires.
I have (at the time) a complete set of signed books by children’s author Bill Brittain (“TheWish Giver,” “All The Money in the World,” etc.”). I was in second. Grade and he was the first author I’d ever met; he was the one who made me want to be a writer. And this February, I was thrilled to meet Deborah Harkness in Wichita and have her sign my copy of “A Discovery of Witches.”
I own none, which is why starting with this fabulous author would be great!!
found a signed Tasha Tudor book and saving it for my daughter’s childrens!
My favorite signed book is breaking dawn from stephenie Meyer because i had gone to her concert/ book discussion and i told her how had just graduated from college and she was super sweet and asked my major and made a big deal about my degree. I had trouble finding a job in my field and she really encouraged me not to give up.
I have a large collection of signed first editions… my favorites include a copy of “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” by David Sedaris, into which he inscribed “Looking forward to reading _your_ book someday” and a limited edition of “A Widow for One Year” by John Irving, who very rarely signs books anymore.
I own several signed books but my favorite is one of Tabitha King’s novels!
i would love to win this book
I have a number of signed books, but my favorites are probably my signed Imaginarium Geographica books by James A Owen.
I have tina of signed books but my favorites are from Joe Hill because of the doodles he does for each one. They are alays different so each book is unique.
I have a signed copy of “The Help.” I was lucky enough to get to hear Kathryn Stockett speak in Dallas.
Waited hours for a signed Anne Rice book..this was years ago..she commented on my glasses..said she liked them!
I currently have 6 signed books (that I have won through Goodreads or through the authors’ websites), one of my favorites is The Weepers: The Other Life by Susanne Winnacker. Awesome book, btw!
I would be thrilled to add Shadow of Night signed by Deborah Harkness to my collection!! Thank you for this giveaway opportunity!
I have signed copy of Light between the oceans. The author loved my review
I do not own any signed books that is why I would be so honored to have one signed by Ms. Harkness.
I recently one a signed copy of Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert Goolrich. I won it on the Algonquin book blog and I was so excited. It was a very enjoyable book!
I have seen Adriana Trigiani and she was hilarious!! One of my favorites for sure.
I am fortunate enough to have many signed copies of books from my favorite writers of mystery novels. But my favorite is a signed copy of House from Pultizer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder.
The only signed book I have is the one my brother wrote on proactive health and fitness. Not only great words to live by but special because he is my brother.
I have a book signed by Jasper fforde whom I love. He is so funny and brilliant!
I’m afraid I don’t have any signed books. I’m from a rural town where I haunt the local library and eagerly await my copies through a book club. The nearest retail bookstores are two hours away, let alone being able to meet an author. And to win a signed book by Deb Harkness–awesome start!!
I have a few, but my favorites are My Latest Grievance by Elinor Lipman and Becoming Finola by Suzanne Strempek Shea. I enjoyed reading both books, but enjoyed meeting the authors even more as they were so friendly & down to earth.
I have one signed book — Looking for Peyton Place by Barbara Delinsky. I attended a reading by her at a Barnes and Noble in NJ several years ago.
I only have two signed books. One is “My Dark Places” by James Ellroy, I found this book in a bookstore for $4.oo. The second book I have is “The Line of Beauty” by Alan Hollinghurst, I ordered it on Amazon just wanting to read the book. When I opened the book I noticed the signature and was stunned. I hadn’t expected it to be autographed at all. I would love a signed copy of “Shadow of Night” I loved “A Discovery of Witches” and am really looking forward to reading the book.
I have a few signed books from author events at our local library, including Amanda Eyre Ward. I would really love to have Deborah Harkness’s new book. A Discovery of Witches was one of my favorites!
I have a copy of Miles Jupps ‘Fibber in the Heat’, obtained after his stage performance of extracts from the book in Dartford. Hugely funny and such a shame that there was only a small audience – a sign of the economic times.
Richard Peck is one of my favorite YA authors and I have a couple of his books. I also have several copies of the vampire chronicles by Anne Rice -signed. I LOVE books and so enjoyed Deborah Harkness’s first book–can’t wait to read her new one.
I have many, many books, yet sadly none of them are signed. I would love to start with this one and cannot wait to read it!
I have a few signed books. The most memorable one is a book by Dick Francis. He was quite elderly when he was signing books at Keenland Race Course. It is memorable because I’m a big horse racing fan and he was signing his race-themed book at a racetrack.
I once stood in line to meet Jan Bett all the while trying to keep tabs on my three kids. It was one of the first times I went to an author event. I was a pro after that. Although, it is much easier now that my children are old enough to attend events on their own!
I have several signed books, by mostly Young Adult authors. My favorite collection of signed books is the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer because of her huge popularity. I work in a library and got to meet her through teens who camped out to get tickets to her book signing event. They got me a ticket, too, and we went to the event together.
I have 2 Audrey Niffeneggers, 3 Dave Barrys, 4 James Neff, 1 Douglas Brinkley, 2 Linda Ellerbees, and 1 Kathy Reichs.
I’ve gone to author talks and book signings to get these.
I have several signed books. Two of my favorites are Ex Libris by Anne Fadiman and Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood.
We own a first edition hardcover of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Not signed, though …
I’m in the middle of “Shadow of the Night” and would love a signed copy, my favorite signed book is Anthony Bourdain’s first book “Kitchen Confidential” in which he drew a picture of a knife with chefs rule written below.
I have an autographed copy of “The Duke Is Mine” by Eloisa James. I won it from her. It was a real treat. I hope to see her in person someday and have her sign the rest of her books I own!
I have 3 very special signed books: The Sister Queens by Sophie Perinot, Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray and Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn. I met these three very special ladies when I took a chance after I had just moved to my new home and went to a meeting of The Historical Novel Society Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter. What a wonderful welcome I received even though I am only a reader not a writer. These books hold a special place in my bookshelves.
I own a signed copy of “Shooting in the Dark” by Carolyn Hougan. Carolyn and I played on the same soccer team, “Fury,” in Fairfax’s (VA) Over-30 Women’s Soccer League. We were thrilled when she published it – her first book!
I have a number of signed books from authors of young adult titles. Thought I’d be able to discard more titles from my bookshelves until I saw all the autographed copies that I’d forgotten!
I have owned many signed books over the years. Had to sell most of them during the recent hard times but I kept a few. My favorite of these is a copy of China Mieville’s Perdido Street Station that he signed for me when he visited Richmond, VA a few years back. Hope to add Shadow of Night to my collection. Thanks!
I don’t have any signed books YET!
I own books signed by the late Timothy Findley — a brilliant writer — and Patrick McManus — so funny — but my all-time treasured book is my first edition of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” signed by John Berendt. Had relatives in Savannah at that time and whenever I long to go back I can visit via his book. Love it.
I have met Nicholas Sparks a few times. Super nice guy, got a couple signed books from him.
I unfortunately don’t have any autographed books, but I have had the pleasure of meeting many authors and working with many playwrights.
I own a beat-up paperback novel of a Spenser mystery by Robert B. Parker with his initials in the front page. I got it at a garage sale but it looks like his autograph.
Alex Haley came to our local university and I was fortunate enough to have my copy of ROOTS signed after his presentaion. I was truly impressed with him.
I own ZERO signed books so this would be great for me!! My first.
I don’t have any signed books but would LOVE for my first to be this one. LOVED that first one and so can’t wait to get my hands on this one.
I hope I am one of the five. (fingers crossed)
no signed books here .Someday I would love to get Janet Evanovich to sign her newest book but that is for the future.
I have a signed copy of Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo by Betty White. It is the only signed book I own and I love it because I love Betty White and animals! I got the wonderful opportunity to meet her and get my book signed at the PLA conference this year!
I have a signed copy of Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo by Betty White. I have a few other signed books, but this one is my favorite because I love Betty White and animals! I got the wonderful opportunity to meet her and get my book signed at the PLA conference this year!
I helped organize a reading by Colm Toibin at my school and he signed my copy of Brooklyn! Such a great book/author.
Love his stuff. Saw him at a reading in Syr NY LeMoyne college. He was delightful
I went to an awesome event with the very funny Charlaine Harris , who signed Dead In The Family for me. This is one of my fav series.
I went to my first author reading last year, Hillary Jordan. I had read “Mudbound” and really enjoyed it so when the opportunity to hear her read from “When She Woke” I couldn’t wait. Not only my first reading, but my first autographed copy!
My favorite are the books I got signed by Nicholas Basbanes at several readings/lectures he’s done at the Library of Congress. Such an interesting individual and great speaker. Coming in a close second is Richard Russon who did a reading at local library and I had him sign his first book issued in paperback. Also a great speaker.
I own a few autographed cookbooks
I have quite a few signed books mostly childrens picture books. It’s hard to pick a favorite though. Neil Gaiman’s “Graveyard Book” I got at a super event over halloween 2 years ago at the House on the Rock where a part of his book “American Gods” takes place. He read, there was a costume contest & big party with food & bands in the house all night:)
Chris Cleave signed my copy of Little Bee at an appearance for his new book, Gold.
Isabel Allende cam to speak locally, she signed my well read copy of “House of the Spirits”. One of my top 10 favorite books!
Unfortunately, I do not own any signed books.
I attended a lecture by Kurt Vonnegut in Fort Wayne, IN, where I lived at the time. Unfortunately, I was so overwhelmed by the thought that I was in the same room as Kurt Vonnegut that I could not form words to ask for him to sign one of my many Vonnegut books.
I have a signed copy of “What Do You Do With A Kangeroo” by Mercer Mayer. I love his illustrations. My daughter fell in love with this book when she was 3. I had to read it to her a dozen times a day. I can still recite most of it. She’s 40 now and has read it to her own children. We both loved that the main character was a girl with guts and heart.
I have a signed book by Charlaine Harris.
This would be my first signed book, so it would be very special!
I have a copy of Sisters Keeper signed by Jodi Picoult. My favorite author
I have a copy of Janet Evanovich’s that I received at a book signing.
I now have donated it to the library where I work.
I do not have any signed copies of book. I will like to start with this one.
I RECENTLY RECEIVED THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR JOSHUA HENKIN IT WAS A FABULOUS READ, ONE I DID NOT WANT TO PUT DOWN UNTIL THE END AND REALLY WANTED THE STORY TO CONTINUE. THANK YOU
When I was 12 I had the pleasure of meeting my favorite author Michelle Magorian and get a signed copy of A Little Love Song.
i have no signed books unfortunalty my favorite series is lord of the rings, i reread them at least every 1-2 yrs just keep finding different thing each time!
I have a signed copy of Jennifer Weiner’s “Good In Bed” which was her very first book. She was at a local event and I was unable to attend due to the fact that I was deathly sick with a case of mono at age 41. Thankly I recovered after 3 months and went to visit my favorite local bookstore where she appeared. There low and behold was a signed copy on the shelf for sale. I also have a copy of Nelson DeMille’s “Cathedral” which I found at a local book sale. I do believe that whoever donated the book did not realize that they gave away a signed copy. I would say that Jennifer Weiner is my prized copy though, because of the facts leading up to finding her book and how much I had wanted to go to her apperance at the local book store.
I do have one signed picture book, Laughing all the Way. It was signed by my aunt who was the illustrator. It is a book that will always stay on my shelf.
I have a signed copy of Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. Like A Discovery of Witches, Her Fearful Symmetry was a book that not only sucked me in but also kept me thinking long after I was finished. I love books that keep you wondering. I’m so excited for Shadow of Night!
I have several signed books the latest being ‘From Zero to Christian in Just 35 Years’ by Lori A. Moore. The book is full of peace and comfort which are what all of need on a daily basis.
No I don’t own personalized copies, but working in a library is almost the same!
My favorite is “Read My Pins” by Madeleine Albright, because not only was she willing to sign, she took the time to write whatever dedication you wanted, and spoke with each person while writing that dedication. I thought it gave new meaning to the idea of ‘multi-tasking’!
I have had many books signed but my most prized possession is a letter from Wallace Stegner. I once had occasion to write to Stegner and he sent me a lovely reply (even though it was a rejection) in which he said he was “a cheese getting too old to travel.”
I don’t have any signed books personally, but I work for a public library and we do own some…but I read “Discover of witches” and absolutely loved it – can’t wait for part 2. I would be honored to own my own signed copy – maybe start a personal collection!
I don’t own any signed books yet, but would love to start! I really loved Discovery of Witches and cannot wait to read part 2. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have several books signed by Christopher Moore, but I suppose my most prized edition is my copy of Lamb, in the special edition that looks Bible-esque. I try to make it to his author appearances whenever he’s in town.
A treasure I have is “The Trapp Family Singers” autographed by Maria von Trapp whose life was depicted in “The Sound of Music”. Another is “Beach Music” by Pat Conroy. I have several by Ron Rash including “Serena”and “Saints at the River”. By far, Maria von Trapp’s is my favorite!!
I had entered a contest on fresh ficton and won a copy of Swimming Lessons by Mary Alice Monroe. I had never read anything by her at this time and I enjoyed her book so much i went on to purchase all her other books. After i had read this book i told my mother-in-law about it and how much i loved it she said it sounded so familier to her favorite book she checked the author on her book and it was also by Mary Alice …actually mine was the follow up book to hers I sent her a email to tell her how much i enjoyed her book I had won and what a big fan i am of her writting, and shared my story with her she is such a sweet person and it is such a special book to me. I would love to win a copy of this book i read the Discovery of Witches and Loved it !!
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My favorite autographed book is Force of Nature by C J Box
I took my children to meet Jan Brett and she signed their copy of “The Easter Egg.”. I think that is my favorite signed book because we all enjoyed the experience so much. It is so exciting to instill a love of reading in my kids!
I’m sorry to say that I do not own any signed books; however, to be able to have this 2nd book of the the series would be a double bonus. I’ve anxiously awaited it’s release and I’m so pysched that the day is finally arriving!
I don’t think I have any signed books, but it would be nice to win one.
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I recently met Nikky Finney at a poetry retreat. We had a fellowship reading and I read 3 of my poems. She came up to me and said she loved my work and my words were beautiful. Inside I think I freaked out, but on the outside I was professional and thanked her profusely. At the end of the retreat she signed Head Off and Split, “To Cynthia, for your beautiful words, Nikky.” I value it so much that I refuse to lend it out to people!
I own a number of autographed memoirs by musicians, such as Judy Collins or Paul Shaeffer. The most interesting signed book I encountered was a signed copy of a book by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which had been donated to a thrift with which I was associated. As this was a charitable enterprise, we needed to get the signature verified and appraised before dealing with interested book dealers or autograph seekers.
I bought an autograph copy of These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner. I usually can’t make it author appearances do to family and work schedules but was excited when I found a signed copy on the shelf.
I have many signed books, too many to chose a favorite. However, the BEST author events are at Lemuria Books in Jackson Mississippi !
I went to a WITS event with Neil Gaiman and Josh Ritter last year. I’ve loved Josh Ritter’s music for years, but was able to get him to sign a copy of his first novel!
I love meeting authors and getting books personally signed. And while I know that can lower the resale value of the book, for me, they are priceless. My prized posession is an autographed copy of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” that he sent as a wedding present for me and my hubby. (25 years later, I still have both.)
I own a signed copy of a Charles de Lint book. I have read all of his books.
I’ve got nothing – would be thrilled to start with this one
I loved “A Discovery of Witches” and would really like to add a personalized copy to my bookshelf. My other treasures are, “Summer at Tiffany” by Marjorie Hart, a signed Christopher Moore that I gave to my son, Jim Butcher’s last “Dresden Files” and my daughter has a Lemony Snickett. We keep all our autographed copies together on one shelf!
I only own a few signed books…my favorite being “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green.
I have a signed copy of John Le Carre’s “A Small Town in Germany” it was a limited edition of 500 signed by the author and the one I have was #363.
The only signed copy we have is a children’s book, The Secret Zoo, by Bryan Chick. A family friend is a school-teacher and he was able to get us a signed copy of this through a school visit by Chick.
I think I have a couple signed books, but I don’t have a favorite.
I am fortunate to have several signed copies of books. The most recent was Jan Karon’s latest in the Father Tim series. I had read all of her previous books and was very excited to meet her.
I am ready to add another signed book to my collection. They are all very special to me and it ensures that actual books are going to be with us for a long time.
My most treasured autographed book is my copy of the original PREPPY HANDBOOK, signed by author Lisa Birnbach, whom I met during an author event at Thalheimer’s, the ultra preppy department store in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to signing my book, Ms. Birnbach gave me a preppy nickname (Topsy) and tole me she loved my “add-a-bead” necklace!
I have a signed copy of Knife Island, Circling a Year in a Herring Skiff by Stephen Dahl. I am looking forward to readingShadows of Darkness
I have quite a few signed copies. My most prized ones are from authors that were happy to meet their readers and enjoyed what they were doing. Two favorites are Jen Lancaster and Jan Brett (a children’s author/illustrator.
In July, 1991, as a fan of time travel fiction, I saw a book I couldn’t resist–Outlander by first time author, Diana Gabaldon.
In September, 2010, I attended DragonCon in Atlanta and was lucky enough to get a seat in Diana’s solo program talking to fans and reading from her soon to be published book.
At the end of the program I approached her and told her I still have a pristine (even the jacket) first edition, first printing of Outlander. She told me to mail it to her and she would autograph it for me. I did and she did. I had cherished the book for 18 years and now cherish my signed copy even more.
I never realized BEFORE this contest how many signed books I do have, and I’m grateful for them! My mother recently retired as a children’s librarian and she grabbed author signatures whenever she could. We have quite a few books signed by wonderful children’s and young adult authors, most notably Rosemary Wells. Those are my favorites because many of them she had signed “for her grandchildren” at a time when she could not have been sure that was ever going to happen for her…I’d like to think her faith and optimism led to the 4 beautiful grandchildren she finally has today. She has also had books signed later by Henry Cole for me and our 2 kids. Personally, I met and had books signed by Michael Buckley and “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond at the National Book Festival. In addition, West Chester University used to sponsor the most amazing Children’s Literature conferences…I was able to have books signed by Linda Sue Park, Wendy Mass, Jack Prelutsky and J. Patrick Lewis. Serendipity led to me being able to have several books signed by author/illustrator Jerry Pinckney last Christmas at the Brandywine River Museum — what a gracious and kind person he was, especially when gravely taking my (then 6) son’s suggestions to create a book about trains. When local author Maria V. Snyder did a signing of Touch of Power at the Books-a-Million in our mall, I was there — she’s such a great person! Finally, I have to shout out to my amazing independent bookstore, Aaron’s Books, in Lititz, PA, where I was able to meet Wendy Mass (again!) and Courtney Sheinmel and have books signed by both of those wonderful ladies. I was lucky enough this past Friday to attend another signing at Aaron’s by Laura Bradford, who is kicking off a lovely new cozy series involving the Amish in a fictional Lancaster-county type town called Heavenly. She not only signed my copy of Hearse and Buggy, but put a tiny gold sticker on the front that says “signed by the author,” and gave out a post-it pad and pen set with the title of the novel! Extras are always nice. Sorry for the long entry — thanks for reading.
I don’t have any signed copies of books. Would be nice to have one -especially if I don’t have to fight a crowd to get a signed copy.
I have an autographed copy of “Doc” by Mary Doria Russell. She really did her research about the legendary Doc Holiday and presented quite an energetic program for our book group (plus MANY guests)!
I have a few signed copies in my collection; my husband has many more in his collection of first edition fishing books. I usually attend author signings (I was at BEA a decade ago, it was my version of Disneyworld), or sometimes a store (i.e., Powell’s of Portland or The Golden Notebook in Woodstock NY) will offer signed copies via mail. My favorite signed books are by young adult books, such as Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Di Camillo
HAVE NOT READ EITHER BOOK. BUT I WOULD LOVE TO READ
THEM BOTH I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW AUTHORS TO TRY.
Natalie Goldberg signed my most beat-up copy of Writing Down the Bones at a reading in Madison, Wisconsin. I was 16 and ran my car into a trash can to get there on time. I don’t regret it for a minute.
I have a pretty good-sized collection of signed books — I love going to author events, and living first in San Francisco and now near NYC means there are always lots of awesome events.
Probably my favorite signed books that I have are a set of Mary Roach’s books that she signed for me at an event at the California Academy of Sciences or my signed copy of Fool by Christopher Moore from when I got to meet him in San Francisco.
I have a signed book by J.A.Jance who writes about a woman sheriff in Bisbee, Az. Since we winter in AZ, we took the time to search out many of the Bisbee, AZ (5 hours away) sites that she mentions in her books. We even found Lonesome Ranch Road. What great fun.
I have several author signed books and got them at library related events. I am actually listening to “A Discovery of Witches” now and would love love to win a free copy.
Thanks for offering this little give-a-way contest!
My favorite signed copy is a book by Cokie Roberts: We Are Our Mothers’ Daughters. She autographed it at a book signing on Mother’s Day soon after my first child was born!
I read and loved “Discovery of Witches” and would like to win a signed edition of the sequel “Darkness of Night”.
Only signed book is ” The Girl Who Fell From the Sky” by Heidi Durrow at an author’s reading. Heidi is a wonderful person and “The Girl” is an insightful novel.
I have signed copies of Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr, which was released last year. I was the grand prize winner of a writing contest, and in addition to winning the books, I am also a character in the book!
I have signed copies of the book Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr, which was released last year. I was the grand prize winner of a writing contest, and in addition to winning the books, I am also a character in the book!
I had a signed copy of Trail Dust and Saddle Leather by Jo Mora, but it was among my mother’s things and I have not seen it since she passed away. I do have signed copies of books by Thomas Steinbeck, Gail Tsukiyama and Shirley Rousseau Murphy, thanks to a bookstore called The Thunderbird (now closed, alas), that used to host an event called “Books and Dinner.” For a very reasonable price we were served a three course dinner and had the opportunity to meet and dine with many fine authors, and of course, to discuss books.
I have books signed by Jodi Picoult, Janet Evanovich, and just last week I met Heather Gudenkauf at an author event and got a book signed.
I have two signed books. The first one is Bella Tuscanny by Frances Mayes. Ms. Mayes was the Honorary Chancellor at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL for the Founders’ Day event. I worked there and my boss asked Ms. Mayes to sign a book for me and she wrote a lovely note in it. The second is a book on Polk County in Florida. It is where I lived and the author signed it for me. It mentions my family as an early part of history in the county.
Books are so important to my life. I read a book and it can open up new ideas and possibly change my life. I loved Discovery of Witches so much. Its the first book in a long time that I couldn’t put down. I am anxiously awaiting the Shadow of Night. Deborah Harkness rocks my world!
I have several One of my favorites is Momnesia by Lori Verni Fogarsi.
I have a signed book,Cherries in the Winter by Susan Colon,and a note too,loved all it was saying about surviving in hard times
I have a signed copy of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. I was the last person in a very long line after one of his readings. He doodled a big rat on the page with his signature. I love it!!
The signed book I have is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Love her series of Outlander books.
I have very few signed copies of books….but not of them extra special. I would love to have a signed copy of this book….always interested in reading new authors.
I have quite a few autographed books – one of the perks of being a librarian. One of my favorites is Blubber by Judy Blume!
I do not own any signed books! I loved ” A Discovery of Witches” and have been looking forward to the sequel.
Hi! Thank you for this giveaway! I want to read this author’s books for sure. I only have one book signed by a author..Janet Tronstad who writes for the Love Inspired books by Harlequin. She is a very lady and writes really nice stories.
I used to work at a bookstore and every year my boss would go to the big book conference on the east coast and bring back signed books fro all the employees. I have about ten from her efforts. My favorites are the ones I have seen in person though. I have one signed by Sherman Alexie.
One of favorite my signed books: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow
I own several signed books because I love to attend book festivals, and I’m a librarian so I get to meet many authors. My favorite signed book is SkippyJon Jones by Judy Schachner because she was wearing big ears when she signed it.
I actually don’t own any signed books, and would love to have this as my first!
I don’t own any signed books but I would love to start collecting signed books now!
Nope, many books, none signed.
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
I don’t, sorry, but would love to win!
Each of the last three years at the collectible paperback book show here in Southern California–it’s held in March–I’ve had Tim Powers autograph a book for me. “Last Call,” “The Anubis Gates,” and “On Stranger Tides.” I’ve read them all, too, and they are excellent!
I don’t have a signed copy of a book. But, I LOVE the series and reread and relistened to ‘A Discovery of Witches’ in June in preparation for book two!!!! I just got it from my library am enjoying it from page 1.
I have my sister reading the trilogy also.
David Sedaris’ “Barrel Fever” – I waited THREE HOURS to meet him!
I have a signed copy of “Liberty Falling” by Nevada Barr – enjoy all her books, and a signed copy of “John Adams” by David McCullough that I got after hearing him at a conference. But my favorite signed book is one I got for my son: “Library Mouse” by Daniel Kirk. He personalized the book by writing “Squeaks for Dougie” [my son's name] in the book, and it’s one of our favorite books to read together.
I do have a few signed books – my favorite is Amy Bloom’s “Away.” She spoke at our book club and I was lucky enough to sit with her at lunch and have a nice conversation.
I would love love love a copy of Shadow of Night – A Discovery of Witches was one of my favorite books and I can’t wait to read the sequel!
I don’t have any signed books yet, but I’d love for my first to be Shadow of Night!!
I have three signed books:
1 – ‘The Tin Roof Blowdown’, by James Lee Burke. I have a Folio edition of this heartbreaking story of the aftermath of the levy failure in Louisiana. He is one of my favorites, and this is one of my treasures.
2 – ‘Hunter’s Moon’ and ‘Gulf Coast Cookbook’, by Randy Wayne White –
Had the honor of meeting him at a book signing. These are treasures as well and he is another of my favorites!
3 – ‘The School of Essential Ingredients’, by Erica Bauermeister – I met her at an indie bookstore in Cave Creek AZ, that is no longer there, unfortunately. She is an amazing woman and the book is one for the ages.
My favorite? I have no answer for that one!
No signed books that I treasure, sadly. Would love to start a collection. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have a Joseph Finder autograph that he sent to be put in any of his books. And I have a signed copy of Lorna Landvik’s “Angry Housewives”
that my daughter won & gave to me.
I own several signed books that I cherish, but my favorite is Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Mr. Maguire was chosen as the author of focus for my city’s One Book, One Community project a few years ago. As a librarian at one of the sponsoring libraries I was able to volunteer for the event and not just meet Mr. Maguire, but actually spend some time talking to him. I LOVE his books, and he is an equally fascinating person.
I own several books signed by some of my favorite authors: Gwyn Cready, Diana Gabaldon, RG Alexander/Rachel Grace, Robyn Carr, etc. However, my favorite author signed item isn’t a book, it’s a mug! I have a Nora Roberts signed mug displaying the picture of her bookstore in Maryland. I love her books and her bookstore and I really love Cherry Dr. Pepper. I guess the mug reflects multiple levels of love.
I have a signed copy of the illustrated version of Life of Pi by Yann Martel, it was amazing meeting him!
I do not own an autographed copy of any book…..love to use
our system libraries!
The only signed copies of books that I have are children’s books. There were several author events at the elementary school while I was chair of Reading Incentives and Book Fairs. My favorite is a signed copy of Tale of Despereaux! Thanks, Kate DiCamillo.
I have a signed copy of Mandarin Plaid by S.J. Rozan. I am slowly building up my collection of all her Lydia Chin/Bill Smith mysteries.
Discovery of Witches one of my favorites. Totally different genre. Can’t wait to read her second book.
I have a signed copy of A Lost Memory of Skin. Russell Banks spoke at our library and signed the book.
My favorite signed book is the Lost Boy by David Pelzer. I saw him at a barnes and nobel. I worked 8 years with abuse survivors and to see him live and in person, after the extreme abuse and trauma he experienced revitalized my career. He is amazing.
I saw David Peltzer also he was awesome & I have his book signed he was at our local high school
Would love to win. I have an autographed copy of “Giant John” by children’s author, Arnold Lobel.
Jodi Picoult signed an ARC of Change of Heart for me at a reader event.
I have a signed copy of All the difference by Kaira Rouda -it’s my only signed book so it must be my favorite.
I have a signed copy of Paris in Love by Eloisa James. I heard her speak and got my copy of her memoir signed afterwards.
i have a beautiful book that my uncle wrote and signed, and dedicated it to my grandpa. and friday is my birthday, a good day to win a book!
Don’t own any signed copies of any book. This would be a nice start.
I teach. My students are amazed when I bring in a book signed by an author. I think it puts thinks back in perspective for them (that there is a human behind that paperback, hard bound or e-book). I encourage my kids to look at the author’s bios. Maybe that author was inspired to write due to an incident in their childhood. Maybe my students will do that one day, too.
I own only one signed book – Almanac of the Dead, by Leslie Marmon Silko. I’d love to expand my collection, and A Discovery of Witches was my favorite book of the last few years. I can’t wait to start Shadow of Night.
I don’t have any signed books, but would love to have one of these!
Petey by Ben Mikaelsen is one of my favorite signed books. A dear friend gave it to me.
I own two signed books one is called Summer in the South by Cathy Holton and the other is an advanced reader copy of Ashes of Twilight by Kassy Tayler. Both I won through book contests one on GoodReads and the other on fReado.
I don’t have any signed books. I loved a Discovery of Witches and I ‘m looking forward to the sequel.
I have several signed books I think the most memorable & one I like
is Nicholas Sparks I got my picture taken with him & I have a copy
of it.
And the one my Mary Higgins Clark she was my first autographed book
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Signed in person by Isabell Allende…”House of the Spirits”. It is one of my all time favorite books…so I do treasure it.