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Monday, February 18, 2008

Body Surfing - Review and Giveaway


There is nothing more I love in a book than a character who has bigger problems than I do. I love seeing how the character handles the situations most of all.

So when I read Body Surfing by Anita Shreve, I was enthralled to say the least. Sydney, the main character, encounters so many different personality types and I kept thinking about how I personally would've reacted to each one. Not as well as Sydney I have to admit!

Through Sydney, we get an inside look into the inner dynamics and workings of a family that she begins to work for. It's like getting to be a fly on the wall in this oh-so-interesting household. The biggest twist being that the two brothers fall for Sydney. I can't say more without giving the whole book away, but I promise you do NOT want to miss this one!

I was already a big fan of Anita Shreve. (Have you read her book The Weight of Water? It's one of my favorites.)

I love her writing style...it flows so easily. She has a way of composing her words so that you forget you're reading a story. It sucks you in and keeps you turning page after page. Read an excerpt here from Body Surfing for yourself to see what I mean.

This is one of those books that I couldn't wait to lay in bed and read every night. I looked forward to seeing what would befall Sydney next, and, as I said, how she would handle it all.

Want to get lost in Body Surfing yourself? I am giving away one copy of the novel to one lucky reader, courtesy of Hachette Book Group USA! All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post. For a double entry, simply post a link to this contest and to Body Surfing on your own site.

Deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. EST, Monday, March 3. Winner will be selected at random using Random.org and announced on March 4. Good luck and happy reading!
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129 comments

  1. I'd love to win this book if your contest is open to Canadians!

    taradawnrobertson (at) hotmail (d0t) com

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  2. I love her books. My favorite is The Pilots Wife.

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  3. Sounds like a fab summer read. Count me in. ( meg dot wilson at gmail dot com )

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  4. Love the title, and I love to body surf in Hawaii, so I really want to read her book. Looks like fun!

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  5. I absolutely fell in love the The Pilots Wife. I would love to read this book, sounds like its just as good, or maybe better!
    thanks for a great giveaway!

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  6. I too love Anita Shreve!

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  7. blogged ya:

    http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/02/win-copy-of-body-surfing-by-anita.html

    thanks for the entries!

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  8. Thanks for the chance to win.

    hianded[at]earthlink[dot]net

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  9. I am not yet familiar with this author. You make her book sound very intriguing! Please enter me in your fabulous book drawing. I appreciate it! Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  10. Anita Shreve is one of my favorite authors - my favorite so far is "The Last Time They Met." Thanks for entering me!

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  11. Looks like a great read! Thanks...
    stbaisch[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  12. I'm always looking for new book titles to check out, and this one looks great. Thanks for the chance to win! ~Katie

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  13. Count me in, I'm craving some new reads.

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  14. I really am dying for some new reads...I just don't know where to start!

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  15. I love Anita Shreve! Weight of Water, Pilot's Wife... thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. Id love to try out this author!
    Thanks for the chance!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

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  17. I love to read, this sounds like a great book.

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  18. sounds like an awesome read. i love giveaways!

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  19. I would love to read this - thanks!

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  20. I just finished reading "The Pilot's Wife" yesterday by the same author. It was wonderful. I'd love to read another title by her!

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  21. It would be fun to win this.

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  22. I'm a huge Anita Shreve fan - count me in!

    Check out the two contests on my blog right now - book The Sky Isn't Visible from here by the awesome Felicia Sullivan and software from Microsoft.

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  23. I would love to be entered to win a copy of this book!

    hawkesATcitlink.net

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  24. I would also love to be entered. Thanks!

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  25. Please enter me. I have read all of this author's books and love them. A great writer.

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  26. I enjoy Anita Shreve's novels. They always transport to another realm. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  27. I'd love to read this book and more of your blog. Glad I found it.

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  28. Can't wait to read it!

    Mommie
    http://www.mommieshome.net

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  29. I only read books by authors that others have read more than one book of because my free time is so little that I can't "waste" time reading a book that isn't good so I am so excited to try her books... would love to start with this one.

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  30. I love Anita Shreve! I'd love to win, so please count me in!

    Jennifer :-)

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  31. I love Anita Shreve, but Ann Patchett is my all time favorite.

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  32. I love reading books with quirky characters...maybe that is related to why I chose to major in Psychology.

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  33. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this. Anita Shreve is one of my favorite authors.

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  34. I really want to read this book!

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  35. Can't wait to read this!

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  36. id like to read this

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  37. the weight of water was awesome!

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  38. I am a huge reader and have enjoyed all of this authors titles. Keep up the good work.

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  39. Anita Shreve is a fantastic author, I'd love to win this book! Thanks for the chance!

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  40. I love finding out about new books and this sounds like a great one.

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  41. sounds like a fun read!

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  42. My wife will enjoy this hope I win it for her.

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  43. love to read looks like a good read

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  44. I will read anything!!!

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  45. I would love to win this

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  46. I would love a chance to read this

    pcbdolphins@wmconnect.com

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  47. Love to sit back and read this book!

    anne_c_taylor@hotmail.com

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  48. I am looking for a new author. I am tired of the same old same old.

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  49. Great writer...easy on the eyes too.

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  50. Would love to win this book!
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  51. I'd love to have a copy!!

    I blogged you too
    http://www.prizeatron.com

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  52. I've never read any of Shreve's books, but I'd love to win one!

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  53. Interesting book

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  54. i love her books esp The Pilot's Wife.

    Guess this one will be special, too.

    ivan(dot)manalansan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. You know what? From the cover and title alone, I would've never even given this book a chance. But your review has me wanting to go find and read it. :D A variety of personalities = A recipe for greatness. Nothing bores me more than seeing the same type of character being rehashed over and over.. though once and a great while it seems to work out and be enthralling. Anyway my point is- Body Surfing sounds good. I'd love to win it. The only downside is if I love it and finish it and there's no sequel! Haha. :D But hopefully the plot has closure? Anyway, see ya.

    e-mail- wakeupangel at gmail dot com

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  56. looks like an interesting book.

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  57. I have been wanting to read this. Your review makes it sound even better than I thought.

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  58. I've read some other Anita Shreev books, and I'd love to read this one!

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  59. I'd like the chance for a copy! tWarner419@aol.com

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  60. I would love to read this.

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  61. I've always enjoyed her books. This looks to be another good one.

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  62. I love love love Anita Shreve's books. I'd love to add this to my collection.

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  63. This would be a fun book for our library.

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  64. I'd love to win this book

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  65. I love to read and this sounds like a great book

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  66. Sounds like a fun book - thanks for the chance to win!

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  67. Looks great!!!
    dakotakaylee@comcast.net

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  68. I would love to read this. Please enter me, and thank you!

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  69. I'd love to read this! Please count me in too! ~ :) Thanks!
    jmagloro[at]ywave.com

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  70. love to read this.

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  71. on vacation yet... how could I miss one of your contests... !

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  72. I haven't read her books, but would love to :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

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  73. Would love to own this book - thanks!!

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  74. I love Anita Shreve's books aewalls425@hotmail.com

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  75. Sounds like a great read! Thanks for sharing!

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  76. I haven't read any of Anita Shreve's books yet, but I will have to look for them at the library. Thanks!

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  77. sounds like the perfect spring break read!

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  78. I have a few books by Anita Shreve and love them all. This sounds to be another winner.

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  79. I have never read this author's work before. Sounds intewresting.

    kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com

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  80. I would love to win this book!

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  81. I like the handiness and not having to worry about how much to use!

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  82. Sounds like a great book. I would love to win!

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  83. I would love the chance to read the book! Thank you!

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  84. I love Anita Shreve's book's...I would love to win one.

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  85. this sounds like a really good read!

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  86. Sounds like good reading!

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  87. I would love to win this book.

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  88. please enter me
    klp1965@verizon.net

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  89. Anita Shreve is an excellent author. I would love to read this one.

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  90. I think I'd really enjoy reading this book.

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  91. Would really love to win this novel. Have heard so many good things about it. thanks for offering the novel in a sweeps.

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  92. Sweet niblets!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  93. this sounds really interesting. sign me up!

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  94. I'd love to win. Thanks!!

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  95. OH Boy! Yippee!! Count Me In!!

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  96. I have been wanting to read this book for awhile.

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  97. I would love to read this !! Thanks..Zoe

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  98. Sounds like a book I'd love to read.

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  99. id like to try this book for my book club!

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  100. Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

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