One of my favorite summer activities is reading outside. I have a childhood memory of my mother finding me reading on the couch. She told me to “go outside and play,” so I took an afghan under a tree so I could finish my book. My mother took a picture, and I wish I could find it so I could share it.
I still read outside, although not as often as I would like. Books are comforting; I often spend my lunch at the bookstore browsing titles (and finding additions for my library).
My nostalgia has a purpose. When I was at
Schuler's Book on Tuesday these geeky buttons caught my eye.
It reminds me of the Pizza Hut Book It! button (and free personal pan pizza!) I earned in elementary school.
So whether you are a chick novel fiend; an elitist who only reads classic literature; a nerd who reads sci-fi and fantasy; a sleuth looking for clues in mysteries; or read a little bit of everything (like me), keep reading this post for giveaway details.
In literature, important plot development usually happens in threes, so here are three ways to enter:
1. Leave a relevant comment in this post. Ex: I am reading __. My favorite book is __. I read your blog because __.
3. Follow my twitter account jmtoole and retweet the contest to your followers. Both steps must be fulfilled for entry.
The giveaway ends on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern). I will draw the three winners using
Random.org. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, July 19.
Entry does not guarantee a prize. This contest is open to all contestants; however; if a winner does not respond to notification of winning by the July 31, 2011 he or she forfeits the prize.
This is the official a Shimmering Star blog giveaway kickoff. Watch this blog for more fun contests and giveaways.
