Freebie Friday...Mother's Day Style

Happy Mother's Day to you all!
I hope you will remember to give a little shout out to your mama this weekend.

I've been thinking a lot about books lately.
I love a good book.
But they are hard to come by.
There are a million books out there that are just ok and about a billion more that are blah.

So when you find a good book you want to tell everyone.

Well, one of my favorite books is...get the jokes ready....I can handle your judgements...
Twilight

I don't care what you say.
I love it.  So there.  It has been said.

On this particular Freebie Friday I have decided to give away a book.
But don't worry, it isn't Twilight.

It is this one...

So how can you win it?

Post a comment telling me what is one of your favorite books.

Really this is a Freebie Friday for me too because maybe someone will suggest a book I will love.

Comments

Megan said…
If I am forced to name just two of my favorite books:

Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
May 7, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Life of the Lorenzens said…
It has been so long since I've actually sat down to read a good book for pure pleasure (i.e. not a book about parenting or spiritual growth or other self-help). Although I was an avid reader growing up I just don't seem to make the time anymore. However, I really like all the John Grisham novels and enjoy listening to them as audio books when I can.

Just so you know, I have the first two books in the Twilight series sitting underneath my bed. I'm dying to read them b/c I know I'll love them, but I just can't commit the time (i.e. totally neglecting everyone and everything else until I'm done) right now. Maybe that's another reason why I've avoided any good fiction. I have a very hard time putting it down once I start. I once read the entire Harry Potter #5 book in one sitting (except for food and bathroom breaks) when I was home for Christmas break in college. I think I finished at 4:00am. :o)
May 7, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Matt said…
Fab Five by Mitch Albom*

* This recommendation is made contingent upon the fact that I do not have to read The Wedding or whatever chick book was offered.
May 7, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Great Gramma Smith said…
I seldom read books for my pleasure. I use to belong to a book club and found I would rather read the book instead of doing my chores.
My favorite was Gone With The Wind. I have seen the movie and read the book a couple times.
After having kids and grandkids I have read mnay many Little Golden
Books etc. Do you remember sarah?
May 8, 2010 at 7:28 AM
glsgls said…
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.

Praying for Gil Hodges by Thomas
Oliphant

Being a Dodger fan helps you love the second book.
May 9, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Courtney said…
My current favorite read is one I just finished with. "The Hole in Our Gospel" It is written by the guy that is president of World Vision right now. It is so inspiring. I am even thinking of doing the bible study that was written to go along with the book.

Don't pick me to win the book. I have already read The Wedding. It is also highly recommended though. :)
May 9, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Life of the Lorenzens said…
"The Hole in the Gospel" is currently available as the free audio book download of the month from www.christianaudio.com. Look on the right side of the home page. :o)

P.S. I really like some of the classics, too, like "Gone with the Wind" and "Tale of Two Cities".
May 10, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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