Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Excerpt & Giveaway for The Gin & Chowder Club by Nan Rossiter








Yesterday, I reviewed a wonderful novel, The Gin & Chowder Club by Nan Rossiter (read my review, here). It's the perfect summer read where you'll be swept away to the beaches of Cape Cod. It's definitely at the top of the list of my favorite books that I've read this summer. I'm thrilled to be able to share an excerpt from the book and a giveaway for a chance to win your own copy of The Gin & Chowder Club. 


Excerpt from The Gin & Chowder Club


To Asa’s surprise, the days passed quickly...and even though each day seemed to blend into all the rest, there was one daily occurrence that gave him something to look forward to: the delivery of mail. Taking two granite steps at a time into the school post office, Asa would quickly scan the rows of mail slots with small combination locks on their doors. With a tightening in his chest, he would peer through the tiny glass window to see if there were any envelopes leaning up against the inside wall. Noelle had proven true to her word and, after her first letter, Asa had forgiven her for not meeting him that last night. She wrote often...two or three times a week. Asa would slip her envelope into a book and find a seat on the grass under the reaching boughs of an old oak tree or at a worn secluded table by the window in the library. There, with the sun casting light across the pages, he would slowly read...running his fingers over the pale stationary and thinking of the slender hands that had touched it last...the hands that had touched him...and given him such pleasure. 
Noelle’s letters were warm and funny and spoke of life at home and at work. She wrote about the changing weather and the ocean and the stars. She wrote about Nate finding a bottle of champagne by the pool... where in the world had that come from??? And she always closed with thoughts of him...she missed him...every part of him...her thoughts stirred his fire and kept the embers burning. Asa clung to her words and they sustained him...more than food or drink or air...he lived for these...elegant lines linked together to give him hope... 



*GIVEAWAY DETAILS*


I have one copy of The Gin & Chowder Club (compliments of the author Nan Rossiter)to give away to one lucky reader.


For 1 Entry: All you have to do is leave a comment here about my review and what you found interesting about The Gin & Chowder Club by Nana Rossiter or the Excerpt above. Make sure to include your email address (no email, no entry)

For a 2nd Entry (Separate Comment):  Follow my blog, you can follow through Google Friend Connect to the left in my side column. If you already do, thank you, and please  make sure to let me know in your comment so I can pass the entry on to you as well. Make sure to include your email address (no email, no entry).


For a 3rd Entry (Separate Comment): Spread the word about this giveaway and Retweet, retweet button below my name at the end of this post. Make sure to include your email address (no email, no entry).

*Open to US  only.

Enter by July 31 , 2011


30 comments:

  1. I love the setting and that it's about a place where generations of family have gone each summer.

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  2. I'm a GFC follower

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  3. I left a comment on your review, but I think it sounds interesting that the book is about a friendship between two families. kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

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  4. You say it's one of your favorite books, so it must be good! I'd love to give it a try.

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  5. GFC follower!

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  6. I left a comment at review. I love the setting, have been to Cape Cod and I did not want to leave!!!!

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  7. I do follow your blog under Carol N Wong.


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  8. I tweeted with your button and retweetd:


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  9. I am a follower and email subscriber. I like the sound of your book. Sounds interesting about a plan families have gone each summer for generations. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

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  10. I have you beat...grew up in the 50's. We had a few families that we were close to.

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  11. Email subscriber

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  12. i enjoyed reading your review...the cover art captured my attention, as well...it's beautiful.

    thank you for the opportunity to read this fabulous novel.

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  13. i'm a follower and email subscriber, too.

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  14. I really enjoy books set in locales that have personal memories, i.e Cape Cod. The hydrangeas on the cover are lovely and what can I say about CHOWDER!!!

    Thanks for sharing
    Joni Kotche

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  15. I loved your review...hope the random org picks me!! LOL!!

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  16. I follow you!!

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  17. I posted it to facebook!!

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  18. Looks good...count me in please!
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  20. I grew up in New England, and the cover is perfect...would love to read.


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  21. I have been spending time on Cape Cod since I wAs a child. So, I love to read anything that takes place there!

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  22. I find the family histories fascinating, especially in small communities.

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  23. I would love to win this one. I've always wanted to visit Cape Cod!
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  24. There is so much about this book that entices me...the friendship between the families, traditions, the wonderful setting and of course, the painful conflict which I'm now wondering how it all works out.

    Please include me in your giveaway!
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  25. I'm a GFC follower of your blog!

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  26. I loved your review. I find it interesting that this book is set during the 60's. I really like reading about that time period. I would love to find out what happens with Asa and Noelle's relationship. Please enter me. Thanks!

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  27. Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.

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  28. I left a comment on your review. I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance!

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  29. GFC Follower

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