Category Archives: contests

Monday contest: Edith Wharton’s midlife awakening

Posted on 6 August 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

This week, we’re giving away a brand-new book that gives you a peek into the private life of Edwardian novelist Edith Wharton. The Age of Desire, by Nashville author Jennie Fields, exposes the midlife love affair that almost ruined Wharton’s … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Debut fiction

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

As any book lover knows, discovering a talented author with their first work of fiction is a special feeling. Think Alice Sebold and The Lovely Bones, Zadie Smith and White Teeth or Kathryn Stockett and The Help. In our August … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Top picks!

Posted on 23 July 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

This week, we’re giving away three of our July Top Picks! The Innocents by Francesca Segal is our Top Pick in Fiction! Segal’s debut novel is an impressive re-imagining of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence. Set in the Jewish … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: A personalized copy of ‘Shadow of Night’

Posted on 16 July 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

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 … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: So excited for the summer Olympics!

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Have you been keeping up with the Olympic trials? We certainly have—they transform July into one giant countdown to the Opening Ceremonies on July 27! Our July issue has plenty of Olympic-centric books: our cover story with Chris Cleave, a … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Paperbacks for your beach bag

Posted on 2 July 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Another Monday, another chance to win free books from BookPage. This week, we’ve selected four BP-approved summer reads that won’t weigh down your beach bag or suitcase. From gritty suspense, to literary fiction, to an inspirational story of life after … Continue reading →

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Monday Contest: Top Picks!

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

For the last week in June, we’re giving away . . . our Top Picks in fiction and nonfiction! You Came Back by Christopher Coake is our Fiction Top Pick. This novel is both a page-turner and a tear-jerker, about … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: I spy a Jason Bourne giveaway

Posted on 18 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

This week’s contest, sponsored by Grand Central Publishing, gives FIVE lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Imperative, by Eric Van Lustbader. For a dead guy, Robert Ludlum is pretty lively: check out his … Continue reading →

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Monday Contest: Page-turners for summer reading

Posted on 11 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I cannot count the number of people who have asked me for summer reading recommendations this year—and it’s only the second week of June! After I give the names of a few favorites, I’ll always ask . . . “Now … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Discover USA’s Best National Parks!

Posted on 4 June 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Thanks to this year’s Reader Survey, we know that many of our readers love to travel for fun. So, we are thrilled to announce a new feature in BookPage: Travels with Lonely Planet! Robert Reid, the U.S. Travel Editor for … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Celebrate audio book month!

Posted on 28 May 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Audio month starts on Friday, and we’re kicking it off by giving away a selection of six audiobooks—a varied bunch that includes suspense, nonfiction and classics. A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes (CSA Word). Set in the 19th … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Books for inspiration

Posted on 21 May 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

This week’s Monday Contest celebrates books to make you better—better at breaking (or making) habits; better at being healthy; better at being happy in the face of uncertainty. The three books are funny, interesting and inspiring. They’d make perfect gifts … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Summer suspense

Posted on 14 May 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

When I go on a summer vacation, I love to have a page-turner on hand. I want something that will hold my attention—that will be engrossing whether I’m sitting in front of loud TV at an airport terminal or surrounded … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Memorable memoirs

Posted on 7 May 2012 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Today’s Monday contest celebrates the memoir! We’re giving away five personal stories that caught our attention over the past few months. From the story of a twisted family (The Orchard) to the ups and downs of parenting (Bloom and Immortal … Continue reading →

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Monday contest: Four much-anticipated books

Posted on 30 April 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

Have you been keeping up with our 30 most anticipated books of 2012? If so, you know that March, April and May pack some big book releases: 17 of our 30 most anticipated books! We’re giving away four picks from … Continue reading →

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