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Beauty on the Backroads

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May 4, 2012

It’s my birthday and I’ll give away a book if I want to!

Yep! I’m 29 again today, and I want to celebrate by giving away some free books. So every Friday in May, I’ll be posting a book you can win just by leaving comments, sharing with friends and tweeting your little hearts out.

To kick things off, I’m giving away a copy of The Doctor’s Lady by Jody Hedlund. I previously reviewed the book here, so check that out to see if you’re interested. Historical fiction. Romance. A great summer read, if you ask me. And if you like it, she’s got a new book coming out later this year.

Here’s what you have to do to win: Leave a comment on the blog (that’s right here) about the best birthday gift you ever received. For me, it’s this year: my husband is graduating from seminary!

For extra chances to win: share this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter (1 entry each), subscribe to the blog via e-mail (1 entry) or follow me on Twitter (1 entry). Leave a comment on the blog for each extra chance to win. I’ll pick a winner on Fridays and announce it with the next week’s free book offering. There’s a mix of fiction and non-fiction, so check back on Fridays to see what I’m giving away.

Free book Fridays during May — spread the word!

Filed Under: Fiction, holidays, The Weekly Read Tagged With: birthday gifts, free books

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Comments

  1. Liz Bragg says

    May 4, 2012 at 9:24 am

    MY best birthday present every had to be our trip last year. We went to Cozumel, Mexico for our 10 year anniversary and it happened to be over my birthday. I did have to spend part of the day in a plane, but it was worth it!

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  2. Doris Reedy says

    May 4, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Sounds like a great book. I would love to win it.

    Reply
  3. alaskan56743 says

    May 4, 2012 at 11:20 am

    On my 70th birthday, my oldest daughter took me to San Diego for a week. It was so wonderful to have that time with just the two of us.

    Reply
  4. eli says

    May 4, 2012 at 11:32 am

    My best Birthday present, was when I received my first coach flats, from my sister.

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  5. Chris says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    My best birthday gift was 8 days late, the birth of our only child, a daughter..

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  6. BobandHeather Brown says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I would love to have the opportunity to read this book. My best birthday present was last year when I was given my first pandigital ereader from my husband, I am on my 3rd one now(got it yesterday for my birthday!!!), kids broke the first two:( Hoping this one will last longer!!

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  7. CJanelle says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    My best birthday gift was the one I received this year. It was being able to spend the week with my best friend who lives in Seattle.

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  8. CJanelle says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Just signed up to follow by email. 🙂

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  9. CJanelle says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Shared on Facebook. 🙂

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  10. CJanelle says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    And shared on Twitter!

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  11. tricia rhodes says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    my best birthday was when my husband surprised with a party at our church.

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  12. corajramos says

    May 4, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Happy Birthday.

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  13. Renee G says

    May 4, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    My best birthday was when my husband took me and our boys to the same hotel we spent our honeymoon at.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOt)com

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  14. Julie Seeley (@WisteriaRain) says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    May today there be peace within…May you trust that you are exactly
    where you are meant to be…May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others…May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you…May you be content with yourself just the way you are… Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

    I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting. I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

    I WISH YOU ENOUGH!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  15. Heather says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Sadly I don’t have any memorable birthday gifts. But I’d still love to win…

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  16. Heather says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Shared on Facebook

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  17. Heather says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Shared on Twitter – Happy birthday!

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  18. Heather says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Now following you on Twitter 🙂

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  19. heatherdaygilbert says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Oh my word! I’d love to read this book. Found you via Jody’s FB page. My fave b-day gift was a Shiloh shepherd puppy that my husband (a lawyer) won for a client in a court case. She didn’t want it, so she said he could have it! I was so surprised to go over and pick up my fluffy little bundle of cuteness that b-day!

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  20. tracikenworth says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:37 am

    My best birthday present was my house which I got a few months after my divorce was finalized and my daughter and son moved into with me. It’s been fun!!

    Reply
  21. Julie says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I’m not sure about what would be my best gift. My husband got me an iPad this year, and I’ve been enjoying that.

    Reply

Trackbacks

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    May 11, 2012 at 7:01 am

    […] we are — week two of free book Fridays in May. Last week I offered up Jody Hedlund‘s The Doctor’s Lady as the first book in […]

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    May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

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