Thursday, April 16, 2009

Different Covers: Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs & A Giveaway!




Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs was originally published in hardback edition,which is the top cover with the black background and the gorgeous orange apricots. The trade paperback edition was just released on April 7th, it is the cover below, with the gorgeous cupcakes. Well, I read an advanced reading copy of Comfort Food and wrote a review last year and didn't realize that the trade paperback edition was the same book. This was one of my earlier reviews when I had just started my blog. It looked so different that it didn't register that it was the same book that I had already read. The new trade paperback edition includes two NEW recipes. One is for Homemade Buns, which is Kate Jacob's grandmothers secret recipe. The other recipe is for Gus's golden cupcakes. Both recipes are extra treats for her readers. There is also a readers guide at the end of the book.


Please visit Kate Jacob's website here, for additional information. Also, visit the website for the book Comfort Food, here. There is a reading guide, excerpt of the first chapter, recipes and more.


The publisher sent me a trade paperback copy and since I had already read this book I have decided to offer this brand new copy of Comfort Food to one of my readers via a giveaway.







To Enter:


  • For One Entry: Please leave a comment, let me know which cover you prefer and why. Make sure that you include your email or that your email is in your blog profile. If I have no way of contacting you by email, your entry will automatically be withdrawn.
  • For a Second Entry, In a SEPARATE comment: tell me that you have Blogged about this giveaway and share a link(posting in your sidebar is fine).
  • For a Third Entry, In a SEPARATE comment: Tell me that you Follow My Blog or Subscribe in a Reader (let me know if you are already a follower or subscriber)
  • This giveaway is ONLY open to U.S. and Canada.


I'll use random.org to draw a winner and the contest will end on April 24th, 2009 at Midnight EST. Good Luck!!



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89 comments:

  1. VanessaApril 16, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I like the cover with the cupcakes. It's so pretty!

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  2. VanessaApril 16, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  3. UnknownApril 16, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I like the fruit cover better. I prefer to have the title larger than the author's name.

    jgbeads AT gmail DOT com

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  4. UnknownApril 16, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I subscribe in Google Reader.

    jgbeads AT gmail DOT com

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  5. Eva @ One Swede ReadApril 16, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I prefer the second one - to me, the first one looks like it should be a straight cookbook and the second one has a novel-vibe.

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  6. Eva @ One Swede ReadApril 16, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  7. BridgetApril 16, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Just posted on Win A Book. Personally, I like the cover with the apricots - very classy. No need to enter me.

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  8. StaciApril 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I'm surprised that it is almost 50/50 with which cover everyone likes best. Me...the cupcakes win!! Don't enter me....already have a copy!

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  9. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I'd vote for the cupcakes!

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

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  10. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I follow your blog on Google reader.

    Thanks!

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

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  11. kalea_kaneApril 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    For me it is definitely the first cover with the apricots. I don't even like apricots, but they make me want to munch! Thanks for the giveaway.

    kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  12. kalea_kaneApril 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I'm a follower as well.

    Thank you again.

    kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. HollyApril 16, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I have to say I like the paperback copy much better. SO yummy looking! And much more comfort food-like. :-)

    isaacson.holly[at]gmail[dot]com

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  14. Ladytink_534April 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Oh I like both covers but I have to go with the cupcake one which is what I'm now craving :)

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  15. MollyApril 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    I would love to be entered in this give away. I tried to snag a copy of the book from the library for the read-a-thon, but there were none left :(

    I prefer the first cover -- to me it seems like a more serious read, which I enjoy. I had to look at the cupcake cover twice to make sure that they weren't skeins of yarn (I knew the author wrote the Knitting novels, and I had just assumed that the colorful "balls" were yarn)

    I have been a follower for a while and absolutely love your blog!

    Mstermind1 at gmail dot com

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  16. dreyApril 16, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    LOVE the apricots!

    I'm a follower. dreyshouse at gmail dot com.

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  17. bermudaonionApril 16, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    I prefer the trade paperback because of those beautiful cupcakes. milou2ster(at)gmail.com

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  18. MariApril 16, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Cupcakes! Much better cover. :)

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  19. MariApril 16, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    You are in my Google Reader!

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  20. Simply StacieApril 17, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I love the cupcakes cover because I'm a fan of sweets.

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  21. Simply StacieApril 17, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I follow.

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  22. Annie1April 17, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    I like the cupcake cover the best!


    Cup Cakes to me are so comforting!


    Thanks


    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  23. Annie1April 17, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    I'm already following your blog!


    Thanks



    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  24. BeckyApril 17, 2009 at 1:52 AM

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  25. BeckyApril 17, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Hi! Me again! Also posted about it in the sidebar on my blog at: http://mjmbecky.blogspot.com/

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  26. Kat BryanApril 17, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    I prefer the cupcake book but not because of the cover. I often carry what I'm reading in my purse and it's just easier with a paperback.

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  27. BeckyApril 17, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    I'm a follower on your blog as well! Thanks for the great offer! mjmbecky(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Jake LApril 17, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    The second cover with the flowery cupcakes looks much tastier.

    thanks for entering me,
    jakewoodworth(AT)gmail.com

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  29. BeckyApril 17, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Ah...so sorry. I'm tired and posted a mix between my blog address and my email address. :) I'll delete it for this comment instead!

    I like the cupcakes. Hmm...a good diet would say I should like the fruit though, eh?

    My email is: mjmbecky(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. UnknownApril 17, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    I like the second cover a lot better. It's colorful.

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  31. AnonymousApril 17, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    I would love to win either copy. Thank you so much:
    beastmomma(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. UnknownApril 17, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    I'm already a follower.

    bjhopper(at)me(dot)com

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  33. UnknownApril 17, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Posted link on sidebar:

    http://bridget3420.blogspot.com

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  34. AmberApril 17, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Personally, I prefer the hardback cover with apricots. I do like both though!
    Thanks for the giveaway :)
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  35. tetewaApril 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    I like the cover with the cupcakes, because I enjoy my sweets! tWarner419@aol.com

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  36. TaraApril 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I like the first cover better - it looks so elegant to me. The cupcakes look a bit more like chick-lit.

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  37. TaraApril 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I subscribe to you on bloglines.

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  38. scottsgalApril 17, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I like the cupcake cover - looks more inviting and colorful

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  39. SherriApril 17, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Bonnie, count me in! I like the cover with cupcakes!

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  40. SherriApril 17, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  41. VickieApril 17, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I prefer the original with apricots. It's elegant. The new cover reminds me of a semi-Martha Stewart magazine cover.

    V Winship at aol dot com

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  42. VickieApril 17, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I am a loyal follower....luv you!

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  43. VickieApril 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    http://iyamvixenbooks.blogspot.com/2009/04/redladys-reading-room-book-giveaway.html

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  44. himbi63April 17, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    I like the second cover, too. It's more pretty :-)

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  45. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)April 17, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I like the cupcake cover. Great giveaway!

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  46. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)April 17, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I'm a long-time follower!

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  47. MarieApril 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I love the cupcake cover, yum!

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  48. MarieApril 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I am a new follower also!

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  49. MelissaApril 17, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    I like the cupcake cover because of the colors!

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  50. AnonymousApril 17, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I like the first one, because it's fancier looking. Please enter me. Thanks!

    tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  51. AnonymousApril 17, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I'm also subscribed to your blog.

    tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  52. ToniApril 18, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    Please enter me... I love the second.. the cupcakes.. and I LOVE KATE Jacobs books. Thank you. tonigomez(@)surewest.net

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  53. DebbApril 18, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I love the new cover... the covers always get me to read a book... thanks for the giveaway

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  54. KayeApril 18, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I like the apricots cover better. The cupcakes cover at first glance I took to be full bloomed roses. The title of the book should be more prominent than the author's name. imho

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  55. KayeApril 18, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I am already a follower

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  56. KRApril 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Definitely cupcakes!!!

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  57. CherylS22April 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    The cupcake cover looks yummy! - A lot more colorful than the other cover.

    Thanks,
    Cheryl
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  58. LuanneApril 18, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    I'm torn - the apricot cover looks so elegant, but I think sugar wins out for me - the icing looks delicous on the second cover!

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  59. LuanneApril 18, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    And I'm a follower!

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  60. VioletReadsApril 19, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    I think the paperback cover is totally cute! I follow via RSS.

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  61. Belinda MApril 19, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I prefer the dark backgroud with the fruit. It is much more serene and relaxing, makes me want to pick up the book and open it. Please enter me in the giveaway

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  62. -.-April 19, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I perfer the first cover shown, with the black background and the orange apricots. It looks more elegant that way.

    Thanks

    ~ Popin
    proudbookworm[@]gmail[dot]com

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  63. -.-April 19, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I've also left a link of your giveaway at my blog. It's on my sidebar under the header, "Giveaway List."

    Thanks again

    ~ Popin
    proudbookworm[@]gmail[dot]com

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  64. Bella FoxxApril 19, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Hi I posted about this on my blog, please do NOT enter me.

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  65. ChristinaApril 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - I like the cover with the cupcakes, which lets you know the book is about food!

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  66. Sue W.April 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I like the simple elegance of the apricots but love cupcakes so much that I would have to go with the cupcake colors.

    roylsue(at)telpage(dot)net

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  67. Sue W.April 20, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    I blogged this giveaway at:

    http://gourdcrafter.blogspot.com/

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  68. Sue W.April 20, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    I'm a follower!!

    roylsue(at)telpage(dot)net

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  69. a real librarianApril 20, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Ohh, LOVE the cupcakes!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  70. rubynrebaApril 20, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I like the cover with the cupcakes.

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  71. kalea_kaneApril 20, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I blogged your giveaway:

    http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2009/04/some-teeny-tiny-giveaways.html

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  72. nfmgirlApril 20, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I like the first cover-- the one with what looks like peaches or apricots. It looks "richer" to me. It has more depth.

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  73. nfmgirlApril 20, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I am following

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  74. Carol MApril 20, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    I like the one with the orange apricots. Looking at the cupcakes makes me want to eat sweets! lol
    I also like the name of the book to be larger than the author's name.
    Carol M
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  75. Carol MApril 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I'm a follower.
    Carol M
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

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  76. LuAnnApril 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    I like the cupcake cover because it's so colorful and draws the eye to it.

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  77. LuAnnApril 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  78. BingoApril 21, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    I like the cupcakes and now with nothing sweet in my house at 1 AM, I am craving one or something sweet! Darn!

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  79. BingoApril 21, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    I am a follower..thanks for the giveaway .....I love Kate Jacobs

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  80. valerie2350April 21, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    i like the fruit - cupcakes look to sweet to me

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  81. valerie2350April 21, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    follow

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  82. Anita YanceyApril 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    I prefer the cover with cupcakes on it, because it is pretty and colorful. Book covers that are colorful will attack me to them, before other covers will. Please enter me for this book. Thanks!

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  83. JessApril 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I love the cupcakes, they look delicious.

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  84. JessApril 22, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I am a follower

    jedziedz@hotmail.com

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  85. deepsouthrunnerApril 23, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I like the simplicity of the apricots cover, but the cupcakes ring truer to what my kind of comfort food is! :)

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  86. deepsouthrunnerApril 23, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  87. selinda_mccumbersApril 24, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    I like the hardback cover better. It is less busy!

    Thanks!

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  88. bloggytreasuresApril 24, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I would like the softcover version because I have carpal tunnel syndrome and the thickness, weight and firmness of hardcover books seems to aggravate my hands for some reason.
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  89. bloggytreasuresApril 24, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I subscribe through google reader.
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