Today’s blog-warming giveaway is a stack of great books – and what a variety, too! You’ve got a novel, a memoir and a Christian living book. (Okay, so yeah, they’re all Christian books. But they’re different kinds of Christian books. See?)
Just Between You & Me by Jenny B. Jones was just nominated for an ACFW award, and a blog post listing the nominees is what introduced me to this book in the first place. After reading it, I have to say I’d definitely vote for it. I’m actually giving it a full review this weekend, but for now, let me just say that if you’ve been turned off by fluffy, unrealistic Christian fiction, you should try this book. The Christian themes are unmistakable, but the author’s voice and characters are so authentic. It actually made me feel like I was reading a blog in places – and you know I like that.
Plus, she uses the word “crap.” So it has that going for it.
I first heard about The Me I Want to Be: Becoming God’s Best Version of You by John Ortberg in a Catalyst podcast with Ortberg. Then my friend Lindsey Nobles mentioned it on Twitter and said she would recommend it to every person she knows.
Now that I’m about halfway through the book, I’d definitely agree. It’s well-written, personable and funny – but it gets right to the heart of some issues that I have (and you just might have, too. Not because I think you have issues, but I think wanting to “find myself” is a pretty common thing.).
I’m going to be honest. I haven’t read Thin Places: A Memoir by Mary DeMuth. I’ve read amazing, moving reviews of it. I’ve read enough of Mary’s other work to know that it’s going to be amazing and moving. But I know this book – about the abuse Mary suffered as a child and how God has redeemed it all – is going to be hard. And so I haven’t picked it up yet.
You, however, CAN read it. If you win. (Or even if you don’t. You should buy it and read it. My friend Sarah Markley read it and said she was in awe of the author. She said “it’s that good.”)
How to Enter the Giveaway:
- Leave a comment telling me the last good book you read.
- For additional entries, subscribe to Giving Up on Perfect, follow me on Twitter or join my Facebook page.
- {Just to be clear, you can do any or all of these – just leave a separate comment for each. And if you already do these things, just say so in your (separate) comment.}
This giveaway will be open until midnight (CST) on Friday, August 13. I’ll use Random.org to draw a winner and announce it next week. Good luck!
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All of these books reminds me so much of the book I’m almost finished reading, Hand Wash Cold by Karen Maezen Miller.
Hand Wash Cold is a very good book for anyone who has questions about what “YOUR” life is supposed to be. I’m recommending this book to everyone.
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The last good book I read was Grace Based Parenting.
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Last good book I read was Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. I love his books.
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I’m always looking for good books to read! The last one I finished was Still House Pond by Jan Watson.
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The last great book I read was “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. My husband read it and recommended it as a “depressing, but really *really* well-written piece of work”. I recommend it as insightful, and creepy in parts, but definitely well written.
…And I’m a fan on the ol’ facebooks.
…And I’m a loyal blog subscriber in my feed :)
Thanks for the rockin’ giveaways!
The last good book I read was probably The Noticer by Andy Andrews. I am in the middle of Strong Women, Soft Heart and Boundaries and both of those are great too!
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Hi, its me again… I “like” you a whole lot on facebook.
Hi, it’s me again… I subscribe to you via google reader.
I am currently reading “Gilead” and really enjoying it
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Last good book I read was “Little Bee.” It haunts me.
Love the new blog, btw!
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Of course you’re in my reader!
The last good book I read was “The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical,” by Shane Claiborne. He made me think. His humor made me laugh. His faith is huge and inspired me to step outside of my comfort zone. (I’m still trying to write a post about my experience.)
Pick me, Random.org :)
And thanks Mary for the giveaway!
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Someone recommended “Just Between You and Me” earlier today! It must be a sign.
The last good book I read was “Jane Austen Ruined My Life” by Beth Pattillo. I’m a sucker for anything Austen-related and was captivated from start to finish.
I’m a subscriber who really hopes to win!
I just finished reading Calico Palace, a book I had dug out of an old book from my mom. It literally fell apart as I was reading it.
I subscribe to your blog
The last book I read was Plan B by Pete Wilson
“The New Toughness Training for Sports” is such an excellent book, I borrowed it from the library but had to buy a copy because it is applicable not just for sports but for daily life, really insightful psychology of thinking positive through tough times… really, really love it and I’m reading it again!!
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I enjoyed “Eat Pray Love” even though I didn’t think I would. Also really liked Plan B (Pete Wilson!)
Mary,
The last *good* book I read (and finished) was “The First Five Years: Make the Love Investment That Lasts a Lifetime” by Bill & Pam Farrel. I happened to be reading on a trip alone with the hubs in our first year of marriage, so it was definitely applicable to where I was at that point in my life.
Don’t enter me, but thank you for the shout out for Just Between You and Me. That is so kind and makes my day. I’m just now starting Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani. The first line: “I’m not the pretty sister.” I like it already.
I’m a subscriber! :)
Officially following on Twitter! :)
And now a fan on Facebook! Can you tell I would like to have some good books to read? And, of course I like the blog too! :)
Premier by Melody Carlson is was really good.
I just finished Karen Kingsbury’s Summer and wept. I also read Pat the Bunny today to the little girl that I watch every day.
Actually the latest book I read was titled, “Principled Centered Living” by Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. I have been going through some really rough times and needed a change in my life. This book really helped me with my personal growth. So helpful!
http://www.principlecenteredliving.com/
This last extremely good book I read was Atonement Child by Francine Rivers
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I just finished Steven James’ “The Bishop” and it was excellent.
The last good book I read was “Searching For God Knows What” by Donald Miller.
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Last book I finished was Present Perfect by Greg Boyd.
Now following you on Twitter
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I’m now following you on Twitter, my fellow Missourian!
Hmm…last good book- I would have to say Plan B by Pete Wilson. Awesome read if you haven’t read it yet….check it out! thanks for the entry!
I am now following you on twitter!!!
I am ALWAYS looking for a good book to read (especially since I was recently blessed with a NOOK by my wonderful husband :D) The last GOOD book I read (which I HIGHLY recommend) is So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore. It is one book that I can honestly say changed my life!!
I also recently downloaded a sample of The Me I Want to Be and it seems to be a really good read.
Thanks for this giveaway!!!
I just read Skin by Ted Dekker, but he disturbs me, so I’d have to say it was the restoration series (4 books) that I read right before that by Terri Blackstock.
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I’m a facebook follower
And I’m a twitter follower.
Wow!!!! Seriously been looking for a website this!!!
Being a stay at home mom of three little ones I strive to find time to read. Any extra time on my hands I pull out my Nook I was blessed with (for my last labor delivery) and read. The las book I read that was awesome was Crazy Love! I am a huge Francine Rivers fan! However, am in the transition to other authors! Looking forward to following you on Twitter!
My favorite books are the Yada Yada Prayer Group series by Neta Jackson. There are 7 books in the series, and they are wonderful! Never has a fiction book series had such a profound effect on my prayer life!
The last good book i read was, Lost In Nashvegas, by Rachel Haulk. It was REALLY good!
All these books look good. I’ve been WAITING and WAITING to get Just Between You and Me from the library but it never comes:( i want to read it SO bad! I love Jenny’s books!
i also just subscribed to Giving Up On Perfect. Its a great blog. I love it!
I last read Disgrace-Coetze. Highly recommended!
I subscribe in my Google Reader!
I follow you on twitter @dcme20009
I also like you on FB! Stephanie Dc
Hey! The last book I read was A Surrendered Heart by Tracie Peterson. It is in a series called the Broadmoor Legacy, and it’s a really good book.
The last really good book I read was “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”. Before that it was “The Help”. Thanks!
The last good book I read was Breaking Dawn.. yes, I am ashamed that I am a fan of the Twilight saga. *don’t tell my friends*
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The last good book I read was Charlie St. Cloud. Thanks for the giveaway, all the books look like great reads!
The last good book I read was Cool Beans, by Erynn Mangum. I love all of her books =)
Please enter me if this is international. The last book I read was The strangely beautiful tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber
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I am a subscriber.
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I “like” the facebook page. (Username -Misha Mathew)
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I “like” the facebook page. (Username -Misha Mathew)
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the facebook thing got repeated. Instead I wanted to write that I am a twitter follower . (Misha_1989)
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The last good book I read was a real oldie (but goodie) called Hindsfeet on High Places.
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The last good book I read was “Bringing Up Girls” by James Dobson. It gave me a lot of insight about important values to install in my daughter.
I subscribed to Giving Up On Perfect through Google Reader!
I follow @givingupperfect on Twitter (@houseofhege)
I “liked” Giving Up on Perfect on Facebook!
I read “Cool Beans” by Erynn Mangum. It was great, just like her other books:)
The last good book I read was The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin. A charming story of love and survivial. I am a new Facebook follower also!