Giveaway - Equal of the Sun

I'm not sure I want to have a giveaway-focused blog so I tend to pass on giveaway opportunities for books I haven't read. 

However, I was offered the opportunity to give away two paperback copies of Anita Amirrezvani's Equal of the Sun -- a book I read and enjoyed last summer.  How can I say no to that?!

So...surprise giveaway!

To enter, fill out this brief form.  Open to US readers only (sorry!); ends 3/15.

 

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway, I entered to win this fabulous-sounding book! Loved your review, Audra! This is the book I need to break out of my comfort zone.

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  2. BlodeueddMarch 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I have to see if the library has it cos thr cover is just so pretty

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  3. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    thanks for the giveaway! i also loved that book, and would love to have a copy for a friend. I had another cover, also very beautiful. see my review: http://wordsandpeace.com/2012/12/06/2012-61-review-equal-of-the-sun/

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  4. CarolynMarch 9, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    I loved this book and loved her first one even more!

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  5. SerenaMarch 11, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    This sounds like a great read and thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. Michelle @ The True Book AddictMarch 18, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    I've heard good things about this one. Thanks for the chance!

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