Monday, June 21, 2010

Read it: Backseat Saints (A Giveaway!)

So it's no secret that Joshilyn Jackson is my favorite author. I love all of her books: gods in Alabama; Between, Georgia; and The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. Between, Georgia, is my favorite, but they're all awesome. I tell everyone I know to read her books. (Seriously, read them. You won't be disappointed.) I'm a loyal reader of her blog (read it too, it's hilarious) and consider myself her close, personal friend stalker.


Here we are at her last book signing in March 2008 with my son and Stephanie. Don't we look chummy?

Anyway. Her new book, Backseat Saints, just came out (and it's already on the NYT Best-Sellers list!). I missed her book signing last week when I was on vacation, but my friends report she was awesome. I ordered a signed copy and picked it up today.
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Here's the part where Katie gets pushy.

I haven't started reading Backseat Saints yet, but I'm so convinced of its inevitable awesomeness that I got an extra signed copy to give to one of you.

Just leave a comment on this post (any comment will do, but make sure I have a way to reach you), and I'll pick a winner at random on Saturday morning.

I understand this is a companion book to gods in Alabama, so you might want to (re)read that before picking up this one.

(Did you notice how many times I used the word "awesome"? That's how you know I'm serious!)
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29 comments:

  1. Tracey JacobsenJune 21, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I'll play! I'd love to read it! :)

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  2. JodiJune 21, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Wow - I am an avid reader and can't believe I never heard of this author! Shame on me! Would love a new author to read and will be visiting the library very soon to get "Gods in Alabama." gmmeenan at gmail dot com

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  3. SunshineJune 21, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Hah, I know exactly how you feel because I get that about a couple of authors I've been reading. And hey, if I don't win, I'll be sure to look for her books at the library!

    Cheerios,
    Christine

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  4. RobinJune 21, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    I need to read this book.

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  5. syJune 21, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    gods in Alabama sounds very interesting, will search for it. would love to win a copy of backseat saints.

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  6. StephanieJune 21, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Wow. You are officially crazy. Ha!

    Don't enter me, you know I already have my signed copy. After we finished dinner Wednesday night, Joshilyn asked me to tell her former bff hello.

    Hello.

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  7. Kaye PrinceJune 22, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Oh, yes please! You know I love books! And no worries, I use the word awesome all the time too, hehe!

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  8. CecilyJune 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I love books. I'm going to have to check out Joshilyn's other books. Like I said, I LOVE books! Fun giveaway!

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  9. NatalieJune 22, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I like how you showed us her signature... just to PROVE that you had it signed. Can't wait to read this book.

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  10. IrinaJune 22, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    I love reading and I need someone to recommend me a good book. Now I have 2 to read, Gods in Alabama and this one!
    If I win, I'll be very happy, if not...I'll be happy anyway since I've got them in my reading list!
    thank you!

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  11. JenJune 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    You lent me Gods in Alabama, and now I want to read this one too!

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  12. Wendy PJune 22, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    I love her books too! Thanks for tipping me off to her blog. Signing up there too!

    I wanted to get this book for my birthday, but winning it a month early would be super! Fingers crossed!

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  13. Nancy SueJune 22, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Wow, what a generous giveway Katie. Having a 2 yr old, I am trying to be creative with finding my "pre-baby" reading time again. When I do find it, I'd love to have this signed book on my nightstand. Who needs sleep????!!

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  14. tam2324lJune 23, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    I want to win. Aunt Tammy

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  15. Jennifer-Girls Gone ReadingJune 23, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book! I hear it is wonderful.

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  16. PattyJune 23, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I love to get recommendations for good books. Thanks for the chance to win. paweis at yahoo dot com

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  17. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Katie, I trust your recommendation for a good book - haven't read any of this author's yet, but I just might have to get started! If I end up winning this book, then for sure I will need to read the others.

    Nana B.

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  18. Deanna PavayJune 23, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Katie, what a thoughtful giveaway! I read every night (so I can stop thinking about what I want to sew/cut out the next day and get sleepy!) and I've never heard of this author. I do tend to wander down the craft aisle a bit too much at B&N, but who doesn't?? I'd love to read this book (my daughter grew her hair out and donated a 13" red braid when she was 17) so the braid on the cover really intrigues me...

    Good luck to all ~
    Dee

    deepavay at gmail dot com

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  19. LeeJune 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Hi - I have never read this author before. Looking for to it! Thanks for chance to win.
    Colleen
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  20. NicoleJune 24, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    I love to read, but I've never heard of this author. Thank you for the giveaway, and another cool blog to read!

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  21. MysticaJune 24, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    I'd love to read this. Thanks for being so generous.

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  22. JacquelineJune 24, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Well aren't you sweet.. thanks for a chance to try a new author.

    jleibfried@aol.com

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  23. MiriJune 24, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Oh this sounds terrific! Thanks for the chance to try a new author (new for me that is!).

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  24. SlowpokeJune 24, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Yes Please, I would like a chance to read a new author. Thank you for introducing her to my list.

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  25. Marcia W.June 24, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    This is my introduction to this author. Please enter me for the chance to win this book.

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  26. TaniaJune 25, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Breathe!!!!!! With such literary awesomeness around, you'll have to ration the reading. Um, good luck with that!

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  27. renaeJune 25, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks!

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  28. Mary on Lake PulaskiJune 25, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Now I have two books I know I need to read whether or now I win this giveaway!

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  29. Mary LouJune 25, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Just like fabric, you can never have enough books. Thanks for the chance to win.

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