Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: Sunnyside Blues + Giveaway

Who AM I?

That's a good question ... I'm a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, a friend ... and there's so much more! But for the purpose of this blog I am a first and foremost a reader.

When I was in the first grade I read The Hobbit and my love of Fantasy took root. By the time I left elementary school I had completed the entire series as well as The Belgariad by David Eddings. Seventh grade brought me the beginning of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series ... which is still not complete. High school and college introduced me to the classics and to history. My reading disappeared for several years when I had a child. Then I started a book club and it came back in full force.

Today I read anything that catches my eye ... at the moment that includes historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and any titles I find interesting. I'm always on the lookout for the next great find ... any suggestions?

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Sunnyside Blues + Giveaway

Guest Review:
Sunnyside Blues
by Mary Carter
326 pages

A while back I received a book for review and my book club pal Nancy asked to read it. She is not a blogger so I can't tell you to go visit her site, but I can show you a picture of my book club with Nancy in it:

Nancy is back row, center, in purple - I'm in front in red

I hope you enjoy Nancy's review:

I am a member of the Storie delle Sorelle book club, a wife, mother of two young adult children, crafter, cook, gardener, and friend. I had the pleasure of reading Mary Carter's novel SUNNYSIDE BLUES. One will not be disappointed. The author focuses on Andes, a snake handler from West Virginia who is running from her past, and Chase, the 10-year-old son of Jay, the drunken owner of a houseboat in Seattle. There are many twists and turns that begin when Andes wants to rent Jay's houseboat. Andes soon finds herself responsible for Chase. They embark on a journey through which they find a sense of family, love, and discover their true selves.

Nancy really enjoyed this book, as she told me in several different emails. And thanks to author Mary Carter, you can enjoy it too!

Giveaway

For a chance to win a copy of SUNNYSIDE BLUES simply leave a comment below telling me why you want to read this book. Per the author, this contest is open to US residents only. I will announce the winner on 10/23.

Note: If your email address is not easily to access through your blog or profile, please be sure to leave it in your comment.

Other Reviews

For more opinions on this book check out these reviews:
Book Chatter and Other Stuff
Should Be Reading
Did I miss yours?

14 comments:

Gwendolyn B. said...: This book has been on my wish list for a while. I'd like to read it because I'm interested in the bonding relationships that lead to the creation of a non-blood-related family. I also like the various locales that are mentioned in the description.

Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com; October 15, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Ti said...: No need to enter me. I read this one as an ARC and I enjoyed the main character. I thought the kid was not true to his age but I got over it.; October 15, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Susan Helene Gottfried said...: No need to enter me, Heather. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.; October 15, 2009 at 2:21 PM
bermudaonion said...: I love a book with twists and turns, so I'd love to read this. Please enter me. milou2ster(at)gmail.com; October 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh, oh, oh, pick me, pick me. :-D

I first saw this book on Ti's blog and I fell in love with the cover (I know, I'm shallow). I've been wanting to read it ever since.

fizzybeverage@gmail.com; October 15, 2009 at 10:21 PM
heatherzilla said...: I want to read Sunnyside Blues because it sounds like a good story. I like books where the characters may start out with a hard life, but eventually find the "family" they deserve.; October 16, 2009 at 1:46 AM
Mozi Esme said...: Looks like a nice read.

janemaritz at yahoo dot com; October 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Jo-Jo said...: I want to read this because of the great reviews that I have read.
joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com; October 17, 2009 at 8:11 PM
ANovelMenagerie said...: I really enjoyed reading and reviewing this book. I'm so glad that your book club had a chance to read it!

Sheri; October 17, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Anonymous said...: I want to read this book because I like character studies. It sounds like the characterization in this novel is very strong.

Thanks for the chance.

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com; October 18, 2009 at 12:52 AM
sharon54220 said...: Sounds like a very interesting book. Please enter me.

Thanks for the chance.

sharon54220@gmail.com; October 18, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Anonymous said...: I want to read this because I love twists and turns in stories :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org; October 20, 2009 at 1:26 AM
Sue said...: This looks great. I'd love a chance. Thanks for sharing!

s.mickelson at gmail dot com; October 21, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Anonymous said...: I like the cover of this book (sometimes you can judge a book by its cover :) ).

I've read many good reviews...thanks for an opportunity to read it.

karen k
kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com; October 22, 2009 at 1:01 PM